Basketball
FD ALUMNI FRIDAY NIGHT
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By Colin Leon Guerrero
2000’s Johnny Holbrom was on fire today as he scored 13 points with three 3-pointers. (photo by Kevin Wang)
In Day 8 of the FD Alumni Basketball Tournament, Class of 1999 showed that they are still in their prime after defeating the combined team of 2000 and 2005, 53-35 Friday night at the Jungle.
99’s Johnny Holbrom got things going for his class scoring the first five buckets within the first five minutes of the half. Holbrom’s enthusiasm sparked ’99 to take control early as William Valencio and Steve Kim contributed six points each in the first half as 99 quickly had a ten point lead midway through the first quarter at 22-11.
00/05 however did make a push nearing the end of the first half as Nick Santos drove to the lane on a couple of possessions scoring the acrobatic layups. However, Holbrom was on fire from downtown knocking down three 3-pointers. By half time 99 held on to a comfortable 29-19 lead.
It was more of the same in the second half as 99 kept the momentum going with good give and go passes which lead for easy scoring baskets. Kim seemed unstoppable in the paint scoring another six points in the second half.
McDonald’s Player of the game: Johnny Holbrom.
00/05 tried to get things going in the second half, but came up a little short as 99 just had one of those nights where everything was going their way.
“Felt good to come out and represent with my class,” said Holbrom who had 15 points for 99, who are one of the last remaining undefeated teams in the tournament. Kim also contributed with 15 points, and Valencio racking up 12. Santos led 00/05 with 21 points.
Class of 2009 def. Class of 2003
The class of 09’ kept their hot streak going after defeating the hosting class 47-41 in the 7pm game. Dominic “#thecrossboss” Sablan and Stephen “#buckets” Gatewood both had 16 points, as 2009 keeps their undefeated streak alive at 3-0.
Class of 72/74 def. Class of 88
PHOTO GALLERY BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
2000’s Corey Diaz stretches for the block. (photo by Kevin Wang)
2000’s Nick Santos goes for the layup during the fastbreak. (photo by Kevin Wang)
2000’s Nick Santos reaches for the two-point floater. (photo by Kevin Wang)
FD Class of ’99. (photo by Kevin Wang)
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