BOYS’ BASKETBALL SPORTS SHORTS, 2010-11, PART II–
(Latest boys’ basketball shorts will be at the top of the section. Scroll down to check out past results. Tournament games do not count toward win/loss record. Visit the Sports Section for boys’ basketball features.)

Be sure to visit the 2010-11 boys’ basketball schedule, home page, roster page, or check out Maxpreps.com. The Eagles are currently 12-17 overall and 1-7 in the West Sequoia League as of March 10. The Eagles have finished league play and have won the 2011 CIF Central Section Division V Championship. They will next travel to the San Fernando Valley to play the No. 1 seeded Sierra Canyon–Chatsworth, CA, at 7 p.m., March 10. However, this game will be played at Chatsworth High School. Follow the boys’ progress in with the CIF Southern California Regional Division V playoffs basketball backet.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL, 2010-11, PART IIBoys’ basketball sport shorts, Part I, for the beginning of the 2010-11 season.

Update, March29: Junior point guard Brady Lee was one of 22 high school basketball players from around the Central Valley who received an honorable mention by The Fresno Bee. To read the write up, click here.

SEASON END

EAGLES END SEASON WITH LOSS TO SIERRA CANYON–March 10
After coming off of their state playoff win, FC traveled to the San Fernando valley to face off with the No. 1 seeded Sierra Canyon. The Eagles had the support of their own students who traveled down on a rooter bus to cheer on their team. In the end, Sierra Canyon outmatched the Eagles, defeating them, 83-35, March 10.

Going into the game, the Eagles knew they would be playing one of the best teams they have ever faced. Even though the loss marked the end of their season, Head Coach Josh Justin says his team conducted themselves in an honorable way.

?Sierra Canyon was one of the best all around high school teams that I have ever seen,? Justin said. ?They were a very talented team, and their size made it very difficult for us to score. We played extremely hard, but in the end they were just too much for us. The boys gave it their all and handled the loss well.?

Sierra executed a full court press from the start of the game. The Eagles struggled to score early in the game. At the end of the first quarter, Sierra led 31-11.

Senior Zack Jackson liked playing at a higher level of competition. He feels like he contributed solid minutes to the game.

“I enjoyed the game a lot because it was fun to compete against a team at that level,” Jackson said. “It was fun watching them dunk on us. Even though we lost, I had the best minutes I think of all the games I’ve played. I got two blocks, which made me satisfied that it was a great season, and an experience I’ll never forget.

Coach Justin shares his feelings on the overall season. He expresses gratitude for being able to coach his players.

?Overall it was an amazing season with lots of memories that I will never forget,? Justin said. ?I am truly thankful to have been given the opportunity to coach such an amazing group of young men. I enjoyed getting to work with and getting to know each member of this team.?

Sierra continued to pressure the Eagles on defense. On offense they proved to be a powerhouse in the paint. Sierra also could shoot the ball from the outside, hitting many of their three’s. Going into half-time Sierra was up, 51-21.

Looking back on the season, Coach Justin remembers the trials and triumphs. From bonding on road trips to winning a Valley Championship, Justin says these are things he will always remember.

?We shared numerous experiences including exciting wins, tough defeats, road trips, and all sorts of laughs,? Justin said. ?I know that I will never forget these experiences. The boys played hard all season and in the end