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Wildcat League Schedule (rev 5/17/13)

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Maddison Rakestraw (left in teal) and Lupita Rocha (black/green) had great seasons as fourth graders last Summer and both return as leading candidates for all star honors in 2013

 

2013 Ventura Wildcat Summer League Schedule 

All games at Ventura Missionary gym

POSTED 5/17/13

Event# Date Day Start     Notes
Round 1-2
1 6/1 Sat 10:30am Bearcats v Jaguars
2 6/1 Sat 11:30am Leopards v Pumas
3 6/1 Sat 12:30pm Jaguars v Lions
Round 3  
5 6/15 Sat 10:30am Bearcats v Lions Bearcats wear whites
6 6/15 Sat 11:30am Jaguars v Leopards
7 6/15 Sat 12:30pm Bearcats v Pumas
Round 4
9 6/22 Sat 10:30am Jaguars v Pumas
10 6/22 Sat 11:30am Leopards v Lions
Round 5
12 6/25 Tue 5:30pm Bearcats v Leopards
13 6/25 Tue 6:30pm Lions v Pumas
Round 6
15 6/29 Sat 10:30am Leopards v Pumas
16 6/29 Sat 11:30am Bearcats v Jaguars
Round 7
18 7/2 Tue 5:30pm Jaguars v Lions
19 7/2 Tue 6:30pm Bearcats v Pumas
Round 8
21 7/9 Tue 5:30pm Leopards v Lions
22 7/9 Tue 6:30pm Jaguars v Pumas  
Round 9
24 7/13 Sat 10:30am Lions v Pumas
25 7/13 Sat 11:30am Bearcats v Leopards  
Round 10
31 7/16 Tue 5:30pm Jaguars Leopards
32 7/16 Tue 6:30pm Bearcats v Lions Bearcats wear whites
Seeding of teams on July 16, is a composite of a team’s win-loss record, “superior win” points, and sportsmanship rating.
Players: Bring a change of clothes to all games from July 20, 2013 through the championship game. With that change of clothing, players whose teams lose will be able to trade their uniforms for their trophies.
Round 11 Quarterfinals
40 7/20 Sat 10:30am Seed 5 v Seed 4
Round 12 Semifinals
42 7/23 Tue 5:30pm Seed 2 v Seed 3
43 7/23 Tue 6:30pm Seed 1 v Winner of game 40
Round 13 Final
45 7/27 Sat 10:30am   10:30am
46 7/27 Sat 12:30pm Winner of game 42 v Winner of game 43 Championship Game

 

Breakers [v101]: Last time together

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All 10 players from Breakers [V101] assembled at Balboa Middle School on May 10, 2013 for a final practice followed by a bar-b-que dinner, swimming, awards, and good-byes after many months of travel throughout Southern and Central California.

Assistant Coach John Collet was given the team’s three-foot high trophy from Yosemite and Coach John disassembled it and gave it away in pieces via lottery need that arose throughout the long season

More photos of this event are in the Photo Gallery

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Diane Seaberg was acknowledge for her immediate and ever-present help with every .

Uncle John’s catering provided tri tip, bar-b-que ribs, chicken, and salad to feed the group of 34 people.

Each player was given a golden plaque with a picture of the team and the Yosemite trophy and words of praise from coach Bobby for each player’s great courage and spirit.

Among the more notable memories cited were:

The team gaining entrance to Bobby’s hotel room at the Lompoc tournament and TP-ing the room, then unloading two cans on Bobby when he showed up to make sure nothing was happening.

The team with all family members gathering for dinner and enjoying the beauty and competitive performance of the team at the Yosemite Tournament and the wonderful Tenaya Lodge.

The team struggling in the early-going before posting nice finishes at Yosemite, Lompoc, Seaside.

Sara Siddens pulling the fire alarm at Cabrillo Middle School in January which brought the principal, fire department, and police department to the school and canceled practice.

The team gathering in a circle in March to discuss relationships and two players offering heartfelt apologies for spur-of-the-moment comments made in the heat of battle, and their commitment to do better.  Their sincerity brought tears to many eyes including coaches.

Winning their final game ever 24–20 over Santa Barbara at the Quakes Tournament in Ventura.  Claire Hansen had 18 points and Rachel Jamroz six points in the win.

The final words from Coach Bobby to each girl on plaques was: “I will remember you always!”

Members of the team were:

Claire Hansen, Rachel Jamroz, Shelby Collet, Sara Siddens, Jordan Howery, Nicole Andell, Janessa Seaberg, Summer Morda,  Dezy Guerrero,  and Chrissa Chaffin.

Sponsor: Williams Automotive (2011-2013)

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Scott Williams has been the most committed sponsor for the Wildcats and his generosity and vision for all girls in the Wildcats has enabled the program to scale unexpected obligations and provide the girls with all of the elements to make it fun and comprehensive.  Thank you so much Scott!

 

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2013 Wildcat Draft

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Bearcats Alexis Brady
Bearcats Ava Sivoraja
Bearcats Cameryn Boggio-Shean
Bearcats Carissa Flynn
Bearcats Dezy Guerrero
Bearcats Katherine McKenzie
Bearcats Myesha Lumas
Bearcats Sophia Parmisano
Bearcats Sydni Sanchez
Bearcats Tatiana Rodriguez
Jaguars Abby Bova
Jaguars Abby Sourwine
Jaguars Allison Staples
Jaguars Emiline Bova
Jaguars Janessa Seaberg
Jaguars Katie Bova
Jaguars McKenna Chasmar
Jaguars Nicole Andell
Jaguars Renee Cafarelli
Jaguars Tatiana Morales
Leopards Addison Norton
Leopards Claire Nguyen
Leopards Grace Moses
Leopards Hunter Foley
Leopards Mariesa Ybarra
Leopards Natalie Lansberg
Leopards Peyton Reynolds
Leopards Sophia Wilson
Leopards Summer Morda
Leopards Wysper Krist
Lions Aubrey Zambrano
Lions Daniella Barbar
Lions Gianna Falcocchia
Lions Jessica Williams
Lions Kylie Barbar
Lions Maddison Rakestraw
Lions McKenna Sawitz
Lions Sea’ana Egizi
Lions Shaye Swaney
Lions Vanessa Smart
Pumas Jailynn Hill
Pumas Jasmine Williams
Pumas Jordan Howery
Pumas Justine Kinnun
Pumas Kalasia De los Santos
Pumas Lupita Rocha
Pumas Makenna Barradas
Pumas Mariah Davis
Pumas Samantha Martinez
Pumas Sarah Yenney

 Coaches

Bearcats Coach Doug Lakin Doug.Lakin@ yahoo.com
Jaguars Coach Jim Pando ventura@ invisiblefence.com
Leopards Coach Arnie Moser amoser@ cityofventura.net
Lions Coach Bobby Albrant venturawildcats3@ gmail.com
Pumas Coach John Collet baccac@ sbcglobal.net

Wildcat Clinic 2013

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Legendary Buena High School girls basketball coach [retired] Joe Vaughn

was guest speaker at the Tuesday clinic after Santa Barbara College led on Monday.

Wednesday, May 8th:

The final day of the 21st annual Wildcat Clinic included work on rebounding, free throws, 1-on-1 scrimmaging, and, in compliance with the wishes of Summer League coaches, lengthy 5-on-5 team scrimmages.

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AMore pictures of the Wednesday clinic have

been added to the Photo Gallery

After the Wednesday clinic ended, coaches assembled for the player draft to form teams for the Summer League.

Tuesday, May 7th:

Legendary Buena High School girl basketball coach Joe Vaughn spoke to Wildcat players about what it takes to transform themselves from “Participants to Competitors” and he emphasized the need for players to persevere, commit to their goals, and be willing to sacrifice.

Coach Vaughn led Buena High School for thirty-two years and, before his recent retirement, established himself as the all-time winningest coach in California state history for girls basketball.

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The clinic was attended by 54 players and 14 instructors from Buena High School, Santa Clara High School, Ventura High School, and accomplished travel ball players.

Monday, May 6th:

A dozen players and coaches from Santa Barbara College led the first day of the 21st annual Ventura Wildcat basketball clinic.   With Coach Melissa Jiminez leading the Vaqueros, younger players were led through drills that including dribbling, shooting, defensive footwork, pivoting, passing, and scrimmaging.

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Coach Jiminez was returning to her earliest days of basketball because, as an eight year old, she attended the clinic and played several years in the Wildcat Summer League before moving on to play for Ventura High School and Santa Barbara College where she remained as an assistant and now as a coach.

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More pictures of the clinic are in the Photo Gallery

It is the fourth year that Coach Melissa has brought her players to the clinic and, as always, the Wildcats are greatly thankful for her leadership and excellence in teaching fundamentals to rising players.

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