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Program on the Rise
2007-08 Highlights
*Five players with above 3.0 Grade Point Average fall quarter.
* Longest winning streak in school history.
*11 game improvement from last year.
*Highest scoring average in Western Division.
*Most three pointers made in Western Division.
*First Basketball League
MVP in school history.
*Trip to NWAACC tournament.
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Chris Scott Named League MVP
Chris Scott who led the
NWAACC in assists was named the MVP of the West Division.
Scott averaged 13.2 points 9.1 assists and 2.4 steals per game, while
leading
his
team to the NWAACC tournament.
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Clippers Season Comes to an End at the NWAACC Tournament (03/03/08) The Clippers opened the Tournament against Clackamas the defending NWAACC champions. The Clippers were ahead at half time 41 to 39 and seemed to be ready for an upset victory. At the beginning of the second half the net on the hoop fell off ?! After a 15 minute delay the game restarted, but after the Clippers second basket, the net started to come down again. The Clippers seemed to lose energy, during the delays in this strange game. When the final buzzer sounded, it was after mid-night, and the Clippers were on the losing end 93 to71. The Clippers had five players in double figures including 15 points by Jonny Saryaz all of them coming from the 3 point line.
Clippers Going to the NWAACC Tournament!! (02/25/08) After suffering through many tough losing seasons it looks like the South Puget Sound Men’s basketball program has finally turned the corner. They are headed to the 16 team NWAACC tournament with a winning record for the first time in recent memory. It came down to the final league game which the Clippers had to win, their opponent was the second ranked Lower Columbia Red Devils. At half time the game was tied at 41. In the second half the high octane, warp driven offense of the Clippers took over, scoring 55 points on the noticeably tired Red Devils. They were ahead by 17 points with 5 minutes to go when Chris Scott, the do every thing point guard for the Clippers fouled out. It was a tough final five minutes without the Clippers leader on the court, but Gerad Moser made solid play making decisions when it counted, and the Clippers won 96 to 88. Michael Derosier, arguably the best 6th man in the entire NWAACC,
scored 24 points had 5 assists and 2 steals. Nigel Moore contributed
a double double with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Jonny Saryaz hit
4 three pointers and scored 19 points. Chris Scott once again controlled
the tempo of the game. Scott was 8 for 8 from the foul line, had
six steals, 12 assists and only turned the ball over 2 times in
35 minutes. The NWAACC tournament begins on Thursday. Clippers Smash Pierce College 76 to 59 (02/23/08) In a critical game for both teams the Clippers
outplayed the Raiders on both ends of the court knocking them out
of any possibility of post season play. With the win it guaranteed
the Clippers at the very least a play-off game with Grays Harbor,
and with it little luck it could of gave the Clippers a trip to
the NWAACC tournament! Nigel Moore and Michael Brumsey dominated
the paint going a combined 16 for 22 from the field. Chris Scott
who played the entire 40 minutes controlled the game with his excellent
play making skills. He had five assists (4 under his average),
8 rebounds, 8 points, 3 steals, and most impressively only turned
the ball over one time. Gerad Moser contributed 14 points and 7
rebounds. Clippers fall to Green River (02/20/08) Just like the previous game the Clippers
fell behind big. In the first half they were behind by 20 points.
Once again
they did not give up, and cut the lead down to 5 points with 4
minutes remaining, but couldn’t quite finish the come back.
It was another team effort for the Clippers who had six players
in double figures. Nigel Moore had 10 rebounds to go along with
his 10 points, and Michael Derosier led the way in scoring with
a game high 18 points. Big Come Back Not Enough to Stop the Penguins (02/20/08) The Clippers dug themselves a big
hole, at one point in the second half they were down by 22 points.
With 10 minutes
to go the come back started, and they began to play like the team
that had brought them so much success this season. With 30 seconds
to go the Clippers had the ball and were only down by 3 points.
Unfortunately they couldn’t convert in the closing seconds
and lost 81 to 76. Jonny Saryaz led the Clippers with 22 points;
Chris Scott added 15 points to go along with 9 assists. Clippers Lose Close Game to Highline. (02/11/08) The Clippers were up by 13 points in the first
half, but seemed to lose their offensive fire-power in the second
half. Highline out scored the Clippers by 13 points in the final
twenty minutes, to erase the big lead and win 77 to 71. The Clippers
had five players in double figures led by Jonny Saryaz 5 three
pointers and 17 points. Chris Scott was poked in the eye, and had
to sit out an important part of the second half. Scott finished
with a double double, scoring 11 points, and dishing out 10 assists. Nigel Moore is Perfect From the Field in Clippers Win! (02/11/08) The Clippers beat Centralia College 89 to 80 to
improve their league record to 7 and 4. Nigel Moore was red hot
in the win, shooting a perfect 12 for 12 from the field, and finishing
with 28 points, to go along with 9 rebounds, and 5 assists. Chris
Scott dished out 9 assists to go along with 3 steals and 14 points.
It was another team effort for the clippers who had five players
in double figures. Clippers Sail by the Tacoma Titans 95 to 67 !!! (02/04/08) The Clippers got back to their winning ways with
an impressive 28 point victory over the Tacoma Titans. Going into
the locker room at half time South Puget Sound was only ahead by
one point. However on the first play of the second half Chris Scott
threw a perfect ally-oop pass to Nigel Moore who slammed it home.
After the dunk, the Clippers seemed energized and exploded for
a 54 point second half. Clippers Lose to Chokers Drop to 5-4 in League (1/31/08) The Grays Harbor Chokers beat the Clippers 95 to
72. Jonny Saryaz led SPSCC with 20 points. Chris Scott had 12 assists.
Nigel Moore had 14 points and 10 rebounds. The Clippers look to
get back to their winning ways on Saturday against the Titans of
Tacoma. Scott Breaks Assist Record in Clippers Win! (1/23/08) Chris Scott broke his own NWAACC assist record
in Mondays 91 to 87 win against Green River Community College.
Scott had 17 assists to go along with his 8 rebounds and 5 steals.
The Clippers have now won 8 of their last 9 games and are 5 in
1 in league play. Michael Brumsy led the Clippers in scoring with
23 points, including two free throws that clinched the Win. Clippers Break School Record With 6th Straight Win!! (01/11/08) Never
before in the history of South Puget Sound Community College
has the men’s basketball team put together
this many wins in a row. The Clippers beat Centralia College 93
to 87 for their 6th straight win and improved to 3 and 0 in league
play. Chris Scott finished with 15 assists and did not turn the
ball over all game. Jonny Saryaz and Michael Derosier were a combined
11 for 16 from the three point line for the hot shooting Clippers. 5th Win in a Row for the Clippers!! (01/07/08) The Clippers defeated Tacoma Community College
88 to 83 on Saturday for their 5th straight win. The Clippers are
now in first place in the Western Division. Nigel Moore led the
way with 23 points and 10 rebounds against the much taller Titans
of Tacoma. Michael Brumsey also had a double double with 11 points
11 rebounds, and he added four blocks. Chris Scott contributed
11 points, 11 assists, and only turned the ball over two times
in 40 minutes of playing time. Clippers Beat 2nd Ranked Grays Harbor For 4th Straight Win!! (01/04/08) The Clippers continued their outstanding team play
to notch their first league win. Six Clippers scored in double
figures. Leading the way was Michael Brumsey who finished with
22 points followed by Jonny Sarysz, 18 points, and Michael DeRosier
had 17 points. Chris Scott, NWAACC leader in assists, finished
the game with 17 points, 11 assists, and 5 steals. The Clippers
host Tacoma Community College this Sat, Jan. 5th at 7 p.m. Clippers Win Third Straight Game! (12/31/07) The
Clippers beat Edmonds Community College 86 to 82 for their
third straight win. It was a total team effort for the Clippers
who had six players score nine points or more. They were
led be Michael Brumsey and Michael Derosier, who each scored
17, Chris Scott added 15 points, 11 assists and 5 steals.
Nigel Moore had 12 points and 13 rebounds. After losing their
first four games of the year the Clippers have won five of
their last seven games. League play starts this Wednesday
at Grays Harbor.
The Clippers head into the Christmas break feeling
good, they have won four of their last six games after beating
Wenatchee Valley Knights 83 to 69. Michael Brumsy continued his
hot shooting making 9 of his 11 shots and finishing with 20 points,
7 rebounds, and 4 blocks. Chris Scott, the NWAACC leader in assists,
had another outstanding game finishing with 15 points, 10 assists,
and seven steals. The Clippers will resume play next Friday against
Edmonds Community College. Clippers Win Crossover Tournament Trophy (12/16/07) Sophomore point guard Chris Scott, who leads the NWAACC in assists, helped lead the Clippers to a 3rd place finish in the Wester Region Crossover Tournament. Scott who earned a 3.6 GPA last quarter had a 07-08 NWAACC season record 15 assists against Seattle was also named to the All-Tournament Team. Michael
Brumsey from Stadium High School had 10 points in overtime and
finiashed with 26 point and 10 rebounds on Sunday as the Clippers
beat a pesky Seattle team 101 to 90 for the 3rd place trophy.
Other top performers on Sunday were Ramone Johnson with 17 points,
6 rebounds and 4 blocks, Gerad Moser with 16 points and 11 rebounds
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Clippers open with win in cross-over tournament (12/14/07) The
South Puget Sound Clippers opened the cross-over tournament with
a 94 to 83 win over Skagit Valley Community College. The Clippers
fell behind early but used the hot shooting of Jonny Sarysz to
take a 48 to 43 lead by half time. The Clippers increased the
lead to 17 points with five minutes remaining and held on for
the easy win. Sarysz led all scores with 22 points including
six three pointer. Sophomore Chris Scott had another excellent
all around game finishing with 18 points, 12 assists, and 4 steals.
Nigel Moore had 16 points and 4 rebounds before fouling out with
still 10 minutes remaining. Rogers High School’s Michael
DeRosier was 3 of 6 from the 3 point line for nine points. The
Clippers will take on the #1 ranked Spokane Community College
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The High Scoring Clippers Win Big at Olympic (11/08/07) One
of the top scoring teams in the NWAACC, the Clippers went on
the road Saturday December 8th and beat Olympic College 101 to
83. The Clippers who are averaging over 90 points per game have
topped the century mark twice this young season. Their first
game of the year, the Clippers scored 113 points against North
Seattle. |