Epic Duel on Thanksgiving Weekend! Ryan Campbell 19pts vs JJ Watson 20pts Plus Win

            Those who arrived at El Monte High School after Thanksgiving Day were able to witness two well round scorers in the battle between Crenshaw and St. John Bosco. JJ Watson, a 6’3 guard for the Bosco Braves has a promising future in basketball if he continues to put up numbers such as 20 points and above. Watson has an overall game that allows him to be a threat offensively. With an efficient jump shot, speed, and handles, Watson has the ability to score from outside and inside the perimeter. With this kind of game, he has the potential to be an unstoppable player. Despite of Bosco’s victory, the Braves were challenged by Ryan Campbell’s rebounding and scoring ability. Campbell’s 6’7 height allowed him to get second chance points for his team. This was difficult for the Braves due to their lack of height. This open window allowed Campbell to crash the boards with 7 rebounds, but he did not stop there. With a powerful game inside the perimeter, Campbell was able challenge Watson’s 20 points with 19 points as well.  Campbell nearly scored a double double that could’ve have made the difference between victory and defeat for the Crenshaw Cougars. With time winding down with a ten point deficit, the cougars were forced to foul the Braves and send them to the free throw line; however, the cougars could stop them defensively. The Braves pulled out with a victory. Footage of the Duel is below:

 The Bosco Braves next match up after the El Monte Tournament will be against Chaminade on December 4^th at 7 pm; Bosco’s House. The Crenshaw Cougars will face off Beverly Hills on December 1^st at 7 pm; Beverly Hills House. 

Written by Thomas Mier

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Where are they now? Top High School Hoopers Of Class Of 2015

We start off with Paris Austin! He lead the Dragons of Bishop O'Dowd to a CIF City, and State Championship his senior year. Austin went on to play on a full ride athletic scholarship with The Boise State Broncos! High school basketball career average wasn't available. You can follow him on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/HumbleGuy_Paris

Next we have Marcus Lovett Jr! He averaged in his high school basketball career 28pts, 4asts, 4reb, and 3stls. He led the Mustangs of Morgan Park to the State Semi Finals his senior year. He signed to Saint Johns University. You can follow him on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/Marcus_LoVett

Next is Rex Pflueger! In his high school basketball career, he averaged 14pts,6reb, 3asts, 3stls, and 1blk. He led the Monarchs of Mater Dei to the State Championship his senior year. He is now signed to Notre Dame university. He had a visit with the university in September 5th, 2014. You can follow him on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/rexpflueger_1

Next is Thomas L. Mier! He averaged in his high school basketball career 15pts, 8reb, 3asts, and 1stl. He lead the Fighting Frogs of Ribet Academy College Prep to the quarter finals of the CIF Playoffs his senior year. He went on to attend on a full ride academic scholarship to BYU Provo (Home of the Cougars). You can follow him on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/MierTommy

Next is Austin Butler! He averaged in his high school basketball career 15pts, 2reb, and 2stls. Led the Griffins of Buckley High to the Semi Finals of the CIF Playoffs his senior year. He is now playing for Whitman College. You can follow him on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/austin_butler11

Last, but not least, Tyler Dorsey! He averaged in his high school career 34pts, 10reb, 4asts, 2stls, and 1blk. Led the MinuteMen of Maranantha to a CIF Championship his senior year. Dorsey went on to play on a full ride scholarship with the Oregon Ducks. You can follow him on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/TDORSEY_1  

These elite hoopers of class of 2015 were a pleasure to watch, and we wish them the best on their future success. For more updates on Elite Hoops:
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T.J. Leaf and Kobe Paras is gonna make WestWood a beast to deal with! #UCLA #BRUINS #BASKETBALL

                         Two elite hoopers, Kobe Paras, and T.J. Leaf are heading to Westwood! UCLA Bruins fans must be ecstatic about the upcoming season in 2016. They have officially signed the papers, and are committed for a four year full ride athletic scholarship. Although they are Seniors in high school, they have done quite well for their high school career so far. T.J. Leaf has averaged from freshmen year to his junior year 25 points, 13 rebounds, 5assists, 3 blocks, and 1 steal. Kobe Paras has only played one year in the states, but he has done impeccable things in the Philippines that have not gone unnoticed. With one year in the United States (U.S), Paras has had a fantastic junior year. He averaged 15 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, and 1 block. Paras had a career high his junior year in the states against Cantwell Sacred Heart. He dropped 34 points. Leaf's career high his junior year was versus Kearny high. He dropped 43 points. These two are obviously no joke when it comes to the wood floor. Their going to be very exciting to watch their senior year. Although Paras has opted out of playing his senior year for his high school due to schedule conflict, he will still be playing for the MiddleBrooks Academy basketball team, which the majority of the time, still has games at the Phantoms home court under the same head coach.

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Will Mater Dei find its way back to the promised land? #STATE #CIF

                            After winning four consecutive State titles with NBA's Detroit Pistons top draft pick Stanly Johnson, Mater Dei has yet to find a go to guy after Johnson's departure. 

After working hard to make a State championship game appearance once again in 2015 versus the same team they defeated in 2014, (Bishop O'dowd) The Dragons were anxious for some payback, and smelled blood as Mater Dei lacked a finisher with Johnson out of the picture. Mater Dei has proven that they can get to the CIF State championship with a whole different roster before, having to make a championship appearance for state without Johnson is an accomplishment on its own, and who can blame the Monarch's for losing against an eager team like the dragons who had top recruit for Boise State Paris Austin, and Cal State commit Ivan Rabb (who also played at the Michael Jordan Brand Classic this year as well).

Whats amazing, is that Mater Dei has always found a way to be successful before, thanks to the amazing coaching from Gary McKnight, but father time waits for no one, and McKnight isn't getting any younger. Will the Monarch program be able to not only make another State championship appearance, but win it as well with Rex Pflueger also out of the picture? Will father time affect coach McKnight's ability to be as consistent in delivering the Monarchs the best high school basketball program in the State of California?
                            The Monarchs open up their new season December 4th, at 7:30 versus Marian Catholic at the Chicago Elite Classic. Following that, they will be playing against Morgan Park. For more news on Elite Hoops:

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