Warren, Downey basketball facing each other in league opener

DOWNEY - The Warren High School boys' basketball team currently has an overall record of 7-3 after losing a close game to Rancho Cucamonga last week.The Bears lost to Crespi 63-54 on Dec. 6, defeated Glenn 68-21 on Dec. 12, defeated Roosevelt 52-44 on Dec. 13, defeated Newport Harbor 75-45 on Dec. 14, defeated Cantwell-Sacred Heart 60-56 on Dec. 15, defeated Whittier 67-29 on Dec. 18 and lost to Rancho Cucamonga 73-67 on Dec. 20. The Bears are currently competing in the Whittier Tournament over the Christmas Break. The Bears will begin league play against cross-town rival Downey at Downey on January 9. Coach Hart and his team are certainly looking forward to the start of the S.G.V.L. season and their much anticipated opener. The Warren High School girls' basketball team currently has an overall record of 2-7 in one of the most difficult preseason schedules in the area. The Lady Bears have played many ranked opponents, across divisions, and once San Gabriel Valley League play begins, the quality of their skilled play will emerge. The Lady Bears lost to Troy 58-29 on Dec. 4, lost to St. Bernard 70-44 on Dec. 5, defeated Cleveland 60-18 on Dec. 7, lost to Workman 72-59 on Dec. 16, lost to Vista Murrieta 47-43 on Dec. 17, defeated Fortuna 49-41 on Dec. 20, lost to Bradshaw Christian 50-30 on Dec. 21 and lost to Cherry Creek 43-35 on Dec. 22. The Lady Bears are currently competing in the Edison Tournament over the Christmas Break and played Corona Centennial on Wednesday (score unavailable at press time). The Lady Bears will begin league play when they play cross-town rival Downey at Downey on January 9.

********** Published: December 27, 2012 - Volume 11 - Issue 37