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Men's Basketball NewsBrad King earns degreeMay 11, 2012 Ball accepts basketball scholarship to Carroll College in MontanaMay 11, 2012
OREGON CITY -- CCC’s Brett Ball has accepted a basketball scholarship to Carroll College in Montana. The 6’7 forward led the Southern Region in rebounding, averaging a double double in league play, with 13.7 ppg and 11.8 rpg. He earned 2nd team all region honors and was a member of the regional sophomore all star team and the NWAACC all academic team. He was also honorable mention all defensive team. He has also accumulated a two year GPA of 3.96 for his college course work in a demanding curriculum.
“Brett stands out as a sparkling example of what a scholar athlete should be: the kind of person who relentlessly pursues excellence in all his endeavors in the classroom and in the arena of competition,” said coach Wegner.
Ball’s improved play and inspired leadership were key contributors in Clackamas finishing the last 10 league games as the hottest team in the NWAACC. Added assistant coach Paul Fiskum, “We saw Brett grow immensely this year as a player, student, leader, and person. He worked hard every practice; in fact, every drill, all season long to make himself a better player.”
At Carroll College, Ball will be expected to make a sizable contribution as an impact player. “He should be a tremendous player there,” said Wegner. “It’s one of the top NAIA conferences in America, for sure; teams there have won the national championship. But we really think of Brett as a D-1 caliber kid, so we expect him to really make a splash there as a player, scholar, and leader.”
Ball is interested in studying physical therapy and sports medicine. His scholarship is in excess of $35,000 a year and will cover almost all of his college educational costs. Former Cougars Shine at Next LevelMarch 19, 2012 Five players who began their college basketball experience in the NWAACC at Clackamas Community College have competed well on the floor and in the classroom since. All five players began their college academic experience at CCC and now all five are on track to earn their bachelor’s degrees by this spring! Congratulations to these seniors:
1. At Oregon State University, Kevin McShane is a 3 year team captain whose team beat Pac 12 champs Washington; still in post season play in CBI.
2. At Portland State University, Chehales Tapscott led his team into post season play, was 1st team all-Big Sky, led league in rebounding and among league leaders in several other categories.
3. At Hawaii Hilo University, Zach Wilde was a team captain and honorable mention all-conference. He is pursuing a coaching career, possibly in the NWAACC.
4. At Seattle Pacific University, Jeff Dorman played on one of the top ranked NCAA Division II teams in America; The Falcons beat the University of Arizona in preseason, shocking the college basketball world.
5. At Concordia University in Portland, Austin Dunn started and helped his team to a successful season. The Cavaliers beat 2012 NAIA National Champions OIT this season.
Cougars go 1-2 at NWAACC Championship TournamentMarch 7, 2012
The Cougars turned the shooting around in the second half with 50% shooting from both the field and beyond the arc, but Peninsula was able to trade baskets with CCC to maintain their lead and went on to win 74-65.
Clackamas took on South Puget Sound Sunday in the 7th-8th place consolation bracket. The Clippers came into the contest coming off a loss in which they played great basketball and were expected to give the Cougars a tough game.
CCC had a strong shooting performance in the first half with 53% for the field to the Clippers' 33% and enjoyed a 40-28 half time lead. Both clubs shot poorly in the second period and for the most part traded baskets - the difference was the Clippers trio of 3-pt shots to CCC's zero attempts, but SPSCC fell short as the Cougars went on the win 70-67.
Spokane took the Cougars to the woodshed in Monday's elimination game as the Sasquatch came read to play shooting 54% for the game to CCC's dismal 33% resulting in a lopsided 75-56 win for Spokane, ending CCC run in the tourney.
The tournament appearance marked the 12th consecutive appearance in the 16 team championship tournament, which began in 2001. Out of 34 NWAACC men’s teams, Clackamas is the only program to accomplish this feat. It was also the Cougars 13 straight playoff appearance dating back to 2000.
Tournament Bracket March 5th - Bellevue 75 Clackamas 56 [stats] Clackamas got down by double digits early and never led in their loss to Bellevue College by a count of 75-56. Bellevue held the Clackamas starters far below their averages offensively, and will advance to play for seventh place in the NWAACC tournament.
Bellevue jumped on Clackamas from the get go, running out to a 16-5 lead on a field goal from Keaton Hayenga. Clackamas moved to within nine, but Hayenga's three point play with six minutes left in the first half put Bellevue up 14 points. Alec Wilson hit a three pointer for Bellevue to make Bulldog's halftime lead 35-22.
Clackamas fell even further behind in the second half, as Bellevue pushed the lead to 18 points on another field goal from Hayenga after just four minutes of play in the second period. Bellevue's Jonathan Humphrie pushed the lead to 21 points with a layup at the five minute mark.
With four minutes remaining, Clackamas head coach waved the white flag, emptying his bench. Bellevue's lead would reach 21 once more before Andrew Weaver's putback with 19 seconds remaining. Bellevue finished shooting 54 percent from the field and holding Clackamas to just 33.3 percent in their 75-56 victory.
Brett Ball had 13 points for Clackamas, while Taylor Dunn, one of the NWAACC's top scorers, was held to just 10.
Hayenga led with 19 points for Bellevue, and Rex Nelson added a double double with 12 points and 10 boards. March 4th - Clackamas 70 South Puget Sound 67 [stats] S. Puget Sound came back from a 12 point deficit to tie and take a brief lead to make things interesting, but in the end Clackamas prevailed, winning 70-67 to stay alive in the hunt for 7th place in the NWAACC tournament.
Clackamas jumped off to an early lead, moving ahead by nine points after five minutes of play, leading 11-2 on a field goal from Andre Dickson. S. Puget Sound battled back to get within two on a three pointer by Lucky Lagerberg, but Clackamas went on a 16-5 run to take a 13 point lead with 7:38 to play in the first half.
S. Puget Sound used a 9-0 run of their own to climb back to 29-25, but a put back by Clackamas' Paul Walter made the deficit 12 with a put back at the buzzer to give Clackamas the lead 40-28 at halftime.
S. Puget Sound came out of halftime with a vengance, going on a 13-2 run to pull within one point on a field goal from Deshawn Hayes.
Several minutes later, a three pointer from Tyler Vanderhoff made it 63-61 Clackamas, and Hayes followed with another trey to put S. Puget Sound in the lead 64-63 with just over four minutes to play in the game.
Clackamas regained the lead on a fade away by Jake Dewitt, and built their lead up to 3 points with 25 seconds left. S. Puget Sound missed all their three point attempts and Clackamas was just good enough from the line to edge past S. Puget Sound 70-67.
S. Puget Sound was led by 20 points and 18 rebounds and five assists from Anye Turner, as well as 16 points from Hayes.
Taylor Dunn and Brett Ball both that 14 points for Clackamas, who moves on to play Bellevue tomorrow at 10 am. MEN 10am Peninsula College 74 Clackamas 65 [stats] Peninsula's J.T. Terrell and DeShaun Freeman combined for 39 points to defeat Clackamas 74-65 in the first round and will advance to take on the winner of the Spokane - S. Puget Sound game tomorrow afternoon.
The game was a close contest for the first few minutes with neither team seeing much advantage. Tied up at nine after four minutes of play, Peninsula went on an 11-2 run to get a 20-11 lead on a three pointer by Daniel Sims.
Clackamas used a flurry of points to cut the deficit to five points at 26-21 on three pointer by Taylor Dunn. Peninsula led 35-27 at halftime.
The second half brought more of the same for Peninsula, who maintained a steady lead throughout the second half.
Clackamas found themselves down by 13, but climbed to within seven points on a field goal from point guard Jake Dewitt with 15 minutes left in the second half.
Leading rebounder Brett Ball fouled out with six minutes remaining and Peninsula's Sam Waller hit one of two from the free throw line to make it a double digit lead yet again at 59-59.
The Cougars would cut the lead to eight on several occasions, but with less than two minutes remaining, Peninsula had pushed their lead to 15. Clackamas' Josh Lokeno hit a three pointer with seven seconds left to make the final score 74-65.
Clackamas was led by Dunn's 15 points and nine rebounds and Brett Ball's 13 points. Ball, who was sixth in rebounding coming into the game, was held to just two boards.
Cougar sophomores throw exit party with 29 point win
February 25, 2012
It was Sophomore Night at Clackamas Community College, and the six CCC sophs were honored for their final home competition of the season. The sophs led the Cougar team to an impressive and entertaining win to thrill the home crowd, beating Umpqua 103-74.
Taylor Dunn led all scorers with 23 points, hitting 4 of 6 treys and doling out 3 assists. Brett Ball owned the paint on both ends, tallying 16 points on 6 of 8 shots and grabbing 15 rebounds. Ball also leads the Southern Region in rebounds.
Paul Walter hit 5 of 7 treys and registered 21 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals. Andre Dickson entertained the crowd with dunks, steals, saves, blocks, and hustle plays. He hit 6 of 9 shots for 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 steals. Dickson led the Southern Region in steals.
Alex Loul hit for 9 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists. Josh Lokeno also contributed, with 5 points and 5 assists. All in all, it was a fun and special night for a core of sophomores who have led this year’s team to a late season resurgence.
CCC also got contributions from the frosh class as well on this night. Malcolm Jackson chipped in 9 points. Jake Dewitt added 4 points and Matt Bryant added 4 points and 4 rebounds.
Clackamas dominated the glass, with a 53-32 edge on rebounds. The Cougars shot 58% from the floor and also hit 10 of 18 treys. CCC also tallied 18 assists and nine steals while committing a respectable 12 turnovers.
CCC finished region play with a record of 10-4, completing the regular season with a 16-10 record. The team rallied from a difficult preseason and a 1-3 start in league to win 9 of its last 10 games and dominating the second round of region play.
CCC will enter the NWAACC tournament as the No. 3 seed from the region and will face Peninsula, the No. 2 seed from the north region on Saturday, March 3 at 10am.
For more information on the tournament, including live stats webcast and video information, visit http://nwaacc.org/basketball/championship/
All games will have live stats webcasting on Cybersports.
Dunn rips nets for 27 as Cougars thump Portland February 22, 2012
PORTLAND -- The Clackamas Cougars team continued to look like a team peaking at the right time with a solid road win at Portland, 78-41. CCC jumped out to 22-4 lead and kept playing hard, stretching the lead to 40-13 at the half and coasting to the finish.
All 10 players got into the scoring column, led by Taylor Dunn, with 27, and Brett Ball, with 13. Ball also led all rebounders, with 9, as CCC claimed a 37-21 edge on the boards. Andre Dickson added 8 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals. Alex Loul chipped in 9 points and 6 rebounds.
Clackamas shot 53% from the floor and held PCC to 33% shooting. The Cougars committed 9 turnovers while forcing 19 from the Panthers and grabbing 11 steals.
The win guarantees CCC the No. 3 seed from the Southern Region for the NWAACC tournament March 3-6 in Kennewick, WA. The Cougars will play the No. 2 seed from the North Region on March 3 at 10 am in the Toyota Center [bracket]. NEXT GAME: Clackamas will host Umpqua at home on Saturday, February 25 at 6 pm in Randall Hall. The team will be honoring its six sophomores, who will be competing for the Cougars in their final home contest [schedule]. Win a chance for a pair of Alaska Airlines tickets at the February 25th game - Click here for details! Cougars beat Lane, clinch NWAACC tourney spot
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| Sophomore power forward Alex Loul launches for three of his 17 points against Lane Saturday. |
The score was knotted at 33 apiece at the end of the half, Clackamas (8-4, 14-10) dominated the Titans in the second half and down the stretch to come away with the home win. CCC did enough things well to answer the challenge of a talented and athletic Lane team that needed to win to keep its playoff hopes alive.
In the second half, CCC shot 59% from the floor, 54% from the arc, and 80% from the free throw line. The Cougars outscored Lane 33-15 from the three point line.
Brett Ball scored 20 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and blocked 2 shots to lead the Cougars. Taylor Dunn hit 4 of 6 treys and 4 of 5 free throws to finish with 24 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists. Alex Loul hit 5 of 6 shots, 3 of 4 treys, and all 4 free throws to finish with 17 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks, and 3 steals. Andre Dickson had 5 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals. And Paul Walter was good for 7 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 blocks, and 3 steals.
Since starting out 0-2 in region play, the Cougars have been one of the hottest teams in the NWAACC, winning 8 of their last 10 games. The 2 losses have been a 2 point loss to Mt. Hood and a 1 point loss to Chemeketa.
CCC will conclude league play next week playing Wednesday, February 22 at Portland Community College and then hosting Umpqua next Saturday, February 25 in the final home game of the season.
Congratulations to the Clackamas Cougars for clinching a spot in the NWAACC championship tournament March 3-6 in Kennewick, WA. It will be the 12th consecutive appearance in the 16 team championship tournament, which began in 2001. Out of 34 NWAACC men’s teams, Clackamas is the only program to accomplish this feat.
February 15, 2012
Clackamas 67, Mt. Hood 46 [stats]
Clackamas (7-4, 13-10) totally dominated the Southern Region 1st place Saints all night long in running away with a 67-46 victory. The Cougar defense was the big story, stuffing the Saints at 30% field goal shooting and dominating the bigger Mt. Hood team on the glass by a 39-28 count.
Clackamas shot 44% from the floor and hit 8 of 18 treys to dominate the game both inside and outside. The CCC squad came out playing hard from the opening tip and raced away from an early 13-13 tie to take a commanding 34-21 lead at the half by holding MHCC to 25% shooting. The Cougars played another solid second half, never letting the Saints get any run going and stretching its lead out the to 20 point margin for most of the contest.
CCC was led by the inspirational play of Andre Dickson, who registered 6 rebounds, 4 assists and a season high 7 steals to spark a superb Clackamas effort on the defensive end. Freshman point guard Jake Dewitt was huge, with 13 points on 4 of 5 shooting, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists. Taylor Dunn, with 20 points and 5 rebounds, paced the Cougar scoring. Brett Ball dominated the interior of the CCC defense and finished with 8 points and 11 rebounds. Paul Walter also keyed the defense while scoring 12 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and getting 2 assists and 3 steals.
The win keeps the Cougars alone in 3rd place, still two games behind both Chemeketa and Mt. Hood in region play with three games remaining. CCC still needs a win to clinch its 12th consecutive tournament appearance, an NWAACC record.
February 11, 2012
The Cougars remained in 3rd place in the Southern Region, losing on the road at Chemeketa, and winning at home against Linn Benton.
Clackamas 73, Chemeketa 74 [stats]
Clackamas (5-4, 11-10) had its 4 game win streak snapped in the road loss. CCC dominated the first half, taking a 46-33 lead at the break. But the Cougars gave their big lead up in the first five minutes and the game heated up. CCC rallied from a late 8 point deficit to tie the game 73-73, with 23 seconds to play. But a foul call against the Cougar defense with 1 second left to play led to a Storm free throw that proved to be the deciding point.
The Chemeketa team also received an assist from the official scorekeeper, who credited the home team with an extra 2 points during the game. Games cannot be challenged, so it remains a critical league loss, even though the Cougars outscored their opponents in the contest. The loss also eliminated Clackamas from the chance to defend its 2011 league championship.
Paul Walter led CCC, with 17 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals. Brett Ball had 14 points and 9 rebounds. Jake Dewitt added 11 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists. Taylor Dunn had 12 points. Andre Dickson had 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals. Malcolm Jackson chipped 7 points and 4 assists.
Clackamas 62, Linn Benton 58 [stats]
Clackamas (6-4, 12-10) showed its character, bouncing back from its loss to beat a good Linn Benton team and take over sole possession of 3rd in the region. A rugged and physical first half ended with the Roadrunners clinging to a 30-28 lead, then stretching it out to a 48-41 advantage before the Cougars rallied to take control down the stretch, behind the inspired play of sophomore post Brett Ball; he dominated the game with 26 points and 17 rebounds. Andre Dickson had 8 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 steals. Taylor Dunn had 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. Jake Dewitt chipped in 5 rebounds and 4 assists, and Paul Walter had 7 rebounds and 5 assists.
The Cougars dominated the rebounding, 47-29 and held the Roadrunners to 40% shooting. The win moved CCC into sole possession of 3rd place in the Southern Region and dropped Linn Benton into 4th.
February 4, 2012
CCC 87, Southwestern 84 [stats]
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| Sophomore guard Taylor Dunn ripped the nets for 34 points - his second highest total this season (36pts). |
Clackamas (5-3, 11-9) moved past Southwestern and into 4th place in the Southern Region by defeating the Lakers 87-84. It was the first game in the second round of conference play and avenged an earlier season loss in Coos Bay.
Taylor Dunn carried the offense down the stretch at crunch time, hitting big shots and 8 of 9 free throws and finishing the night with 34 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals. Paul Walter hit 3 treys and finished the night with 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists. Brett Ball has 8 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 assists. Andre Dickson had 8 points, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 2 steals. Alex Loul added 7 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists. Malcolm Jackson chipped in 5 points and 4 rebounds.
CCC, the best rebounding team in the region, again dominated the boards, with a 44-32 advantage, with 18 offensive rebounds. Clackamas converted 19 free throws (84%) and shot 43% from the field.
The Cougars withstood a red hot shooting performance by the Lakers, who shot 50% from the field and hit 12 of 25 treys (48%).
With the win, CCC stays in the thick of the Southern Region chase, just a single game out of 2nd place with six more league contests to play [standings].
NEXT GAME: The Cougars travel to Salem to take on Chemeketa in another big game Wednesday, February 8. Tip-off is scheduled for a 7:30pm start [schedule].
January 29, 2012
CCC 76, Umpqua 60 [stats]
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| Sophomore guard Taylor Dunn led the Cougars with 21 points in CCC's 76-60 win over Umpqua. Dunn is currently the NWAACC's sixth leading scorer with 21.7 ppg. |
ROSEBURG, OR -- The Clackamas Cougar team continued its improved play with a convincing win on the road. CCC took an early double digit lead, protecting a 40-28 advantage at the break and maintaining a controlling edge throughout the game.
The Cougars struggled to make shots all night long, hitting on only 38% of its field goals, 28% on threes, and 58% of its free throws. But a dominating 60-36 performance on rebounding and solid defense kept CCC in control all night long.
Taylor Dunn had 21 points and 3 steals to fire the offense. Brett Ball, aka, “Mr. Double Double” had yet another one, with 12 points and 13 rebounds to go with 3 assists. Jake Dewitt had another solid game at the point, with 5 assists and 0 turnovers while also hitting for 12 points. Malcolm Jackson chipped in 10 points. Andre Dickson had 7 points and 7 rebounds. Alex Loul added 7 points and 6 rebounds. And Paul Walter had 7 points and 8 rebounds.
With the win, the Cougars (10-9, 4-3) stayed very much in the Southern Region playoff picture; only one game out out 2nd place at the halfway point of league play [standings].
Clackamas will take on Southwestern Oregon at home on Saturday, February 4 at 6 pm in Randall Hall. With the Lakers still ahead of CCC in the standings, it’s another must win for the Cougars. Earlier this season in Coos Bay, SWOCC beat CCC 88-83 [schedule].
January 25, 2012
CCC 73, Portland 34 [stats]
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| Sophomore guard Andre Dickson powers for two of his eight points. Dickson also turned in five boards and four steals in CCC's 73-34 win over Portland. |
OREGON CITY, OR -- The Clackamas basketball team (9-9, 3-3) stayed in the hunt for a playoff spot in the Southern Region by defeating Portland Community College 73-34 Wednesday night at Randall Hall. CCC jumped out to an early 20 point and kept the Panthers at bay all night.
Clackamas dominated all areas of the game, forcing 26 turnovers and only committing 12 while snaking 21 steals. CCC out-rebounded PCC 42-34 and shot 42% from the floor and 36% from the arc while the Cougar defense stifled and harassed the visitors into 31% field goal shooting.
Nine Cougars got into the scoring column.
Paul Walter led all scorer led all scorers, with 16 points and 7 rebounds. Taylor Dunn added 15 points and 5 steals. Brett Ball had 11 points and 9 rebounds. Andre Dickson had 8 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 steals. Alex Loul had 10 points and 4 rebounds. Jake Dewitt had 5 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals. Malcolm Jackson chipped in 4 points, 2 assists, and 3 steals. Andrew Weaver had 2 points and 3 rebounds. And Riley Charlish had 3 steals. Matt Bryant chipped in a bucket, a rebound, a blocked shot and some solid defense.
The win keeps Cougar playoff aspirations alive, moving CCC to within a half game of 4th place [standings].
CCC travels to Roseburg to take on Umpqua on Saturday, January 28 at 6 pm as Southern Region play continues [schedule].
January 24, 2012
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| Jake Dewitt, Brett Ball, and Taylor Dunn all earned 4.0 GPA’s for fall term. |
OREGON CITY, OR -- The Clackamas team (8-9, 2-3) may have struggled at times this season to be consistent on the court, but the basketball team’s approach to academics this fall has certainly been impressive.
For fall term, CCC players achieve a combined team GPA of 3.33. Full time members averaged 15.1 credits.
“That’s really pretty commendable to take above a full time load and add a 30 hour weekly commitment to basketball and still perform in the classroom like that,” said assistant coach Paul Fiskum.
Leading the way were sophomore co-captain Brett Ball, (18 credits; 4.0 GPA), sophomore transfer Taylor Dunn (13 credits, 4.0 GPA), and freshman Jake Dewitt (21 credits, 4.0 GPA)
Other notable fall academic performances included freshman Riley Charlish (3.58 GPA), Paul Walter (3.69 GPA). Andrew Weaver was the most improved student, earning a 3.29 GPA.
Assistant basketball coach Jonny Brainard, also a full time student in pre nursing, earned a 3.79 GPA.
In all, 12 members of the team earned GPA’s above a 3.0.
Coach Wegner: “They have really been a great bunch of kids to work with all year and they are really a bright group. Oddly, our decision making on the floor has not been very cerebral at times. But we are getting better; we think they just about have it figured out. When we play well, we can beat anybody.”
NEXT GAME: CCC’s scholar athletes take on Portland Community College Wednesday, January 25 at 7:30 pm. It’s Coaches vs. Cancer night at CCC, with all the gate proceeds and donations going to the American Cancer Society.
January 23, 2012
Oregon City, OR -- Clackamas CC will be donating all of the gate proceeds as well as any donations collected from Wednesday's double-header to the American Cancer Society.
The coaches from Clackamas and Portland CC will be wearing white sneakers with their dress clothes to raise awareness and money. Also any and all pink shirts/shoes/laces/ect. are welcomed to help support the cause.
For more information on the nationwide event…please visit www.coachesvscancer.org
Join the Cougars as they host the Portland Pathers Wednesday, January 25th. The Women's game will tip-off at 5:30pm followed by the Men's game at 7:30.
January 22, 2012
Oregon City, OR -- Former Clackamas star Chehales Tapscott is having an outstanding senior season. The 6’6 forward helped lead the Vikings (10-9, 4-3) to a 78-76 overtime victory over Eastern Washington Saturday by scoring 16 points and grabbing a game high 13 rebounds.
Tapscott has been on of the dominant players in the Big Sky this season, ranking in the top of several key statistical categories: 7th in scoring, at 13.9 points per game, 1st in rebounding, at 8.8 rebounds per game, 5th in field goal percentage, at 54%, 4th in steals, and 2nd in blocked shots [stats].
Tapscott developed his game and his academics at CCC from 2008-10, winning two NWAACC championships, a Southern Region championship, two NWAACC MVP’s, and Southern Region 1st team and MVP awards.
Tapscott has also done well as a student at PSU as well; he is on schedule to earn his bachelor’s degree this spring.
January 21, 2012
CCC 68, Lane 55 [stats]
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| Freshman guard Jake Dewitt served up six assist at the point during CCC's 68-55 win over Lane in Eugene Saturday. |
EUGENE, OR -- Clackamas (2-3, 8-9) went on the road for a must win situation and came out on top, beating Lane Community College by a 68-55 score. The Cougars stayed alive and in the hunt for a Southern Region playoff spot in the process.
Paul Walter turned in a yeoman’s effort on the defensive end and also led all scorers with 22 points while grabbing 11 rebounds. Brett Ball anchored the interior defense and also registered another double double, with 12 points and a game high 13 rebounds.
Freshman Jake Dewitt ran the team and handled Lane’s full court press, with 6 assists and only 1 turnover. Andre Dickson brought a lot of energy at both ends of the floor and finished with 14 points, 4 rebounds and 3 steals. Taylor Dunn scored 13 points and Alex Loul grabbed 6 rebounds.
The Cougars dominated the boards to claim a sizable rebound edge, at 47-29. Clackamas shot 46% from the field while holding Lane to 36%.
Next Game: The Cougars will host Portland Wednesday, January 25 in a 7:30 pm game at Randall Hall [schedule].
January 18, 2012
Clackamas 59, Mt. Hood 61 [stats]
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| Sophomore post Brett Ball powers for two of his 12 points and went on to record a double-double against the Saints. |
Playing in its biggest game of the season, hosting a cross town rival, and in front of a large home crowd, Clackamas (7-9, 1-3) dropped a Southern Region contest to Mt. Hood, by a 61-59 score.
The Cougars were not very sharp on execution on either end of the floor, committing 16 turnovers, shooting poorly, and not getting to the free throw line.
CCC’s effort on rebounding was commendable, with a sizable 43-30 edge, including 23 offensive rebounds.
Still, Clackamas only converted on 35% of its shots while Mt. Hood converted on 50% of its field goals.
Paul Walter finished 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 steals. Taylor Dunn also scored 17 and Brett Ball had another double double, with 12 points and 11 rebounds.
NEXT: CCC plays at Lane in Eugene Saturday, January 21 at 6 pm.
January 14, 2012
Clackamas 86, Linn Benton 75 [stats]
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| Sophomore guard Paul Walter shot a game high 26 points against Linn-Benton. |
Clackamas (7-8, 1-2) went on the road to knock off Linn Benton 88-75 to stay in the thick of things in Southern Region play. The Roadrunners had been 2-0 in league.
CCC scored on the opening tip and never looked back. The Clackamas squad played with a decidedly more cohesive and focused look, jumping out to 33-20 lead and maintaining a double digit lead for the rest of the contest.
CCC was active on the boards, with a 47-29 advantage in rebounding, including 20 on the offensive glass. The Cougars committed only 9 turnovers and shot 50% from the floor, 47% from the arc, and 73% from the stripe.
For the Cougars, it was a much needed win, breathing energy into a team that has been playing hard and coming up short. At 1-2, the CCC squad moves within a game of a playoff spot [standings].
Paul Walter celebrated his 21st birthday and played like, well, a grown man, with a game high 26 points and also had 11 rebounds and 2 blocks. Brett Ball dominated inside play with 19 points and 6 rebounds. Josh Lokeno also dominated the game with his play at the point, dishing out a fistful of assists and no turnovers in 35 minutes of play while also scoring 11 points. Taylor Dunn was also solid, with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Andre Dickson was good for 6 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals. Alex Loul had 4 points and 7 rebounds.
NEXT GAME: Clackamas will host rival Mt. Hood in a 7:30 pm game Wednesday, January 18th [schedule].
January 11, 2012
Clackamas 88, Chemeketa 100 [stats]
Clackamas (6-8, 0-2) suffered a tough home loss to Chemeketa by a score of 100-88 Wednesday and remains winless in early Southern Region play.
Leading scorers for the Cougars were Taylor Dunn, with 25 points, Paul Walter with 23, and Brett Ball, with 14. Leading rebounders were Ball, with 13, and Andre Dickson, with 10. Assist leaders were Josh Lokeno, with 6, and Walter, with 5.
NEXT GAME: Clackamas plays on the road at Linn Benton Saturday, January 14 at 6 pm.
January 7, 2012
Clackamas 83, Southwestern 88 [stats]
Clackamas (6-7, 0-1) fell to SWOCC, 88-83 in a road game to open Southern Region play. CCC played well enough in the first half to fashion a 48-38 lead at the half, hitting a sizzling 71% (10 of 14) from the three point line. Paul Walter and Taylor Dunn combined for 35 points and hit 10 of 12 threes. But CCC still could put the game away, mainly due to 12 Cougar turnovers and a 16-0 advantage to the Lakers in free throw attempts.
But CCC started the second half on the wrong end of a 32-13 run, playing poorly on the defensive end at critical times and cooling off on the offensive end. After falling behind by 12, the Cougars regrouped and fought back to tie the game at 78-78 inside the two minute mark. But Clackamas could not execute well enough on either end to get stops on defense and good shots on offense.
Walter finished with a career high 33 points to go with 10 rebounds. Dunn tallied 28 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists. Brett Ball added 7 points and a game high 12 rebounds. Alex Loul chipped in 8 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals. Andre Dickson added 5 points and 9 boards, including a game high 7 offensive rebounds. Josh Lokeno dished out 7 assists.
NEXT GAME: CCC entertains Chemeketa Wednesday at 7:30 pm in Randall Hall as Southern Region play continues.
December 30, 2011
Clackamas 65, Peninsula 85 [stats]
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OREGON CITY, 0R -- Clackamas (6-6) fell to Peninsula in the championship game of the 2011 CCC Holiday Tournament by a score of 85-65. The Pirates were as good as their 10-1 record as they kept the Cougars at bay throughout the contest.
We struggled offensively,” said head coach Clif Wegner. “We needed to get the ball to our people when they were in good position to score. We also needed to score the ball better when we got those opportunities.”
The Cougars shot a meager 38% from the floor and 26% from the arc in the loss.
Only Cougars Taylor Dunn and Brett Ball were able to get much offense going. Dunn finished with a game high 26 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. Ball turned a double double, with 19 points and 14 rebounds. Dunn and Ball were both named to the all- tournament team.
“Disappointing,” assessed coach Paul Fiskum. “Peninsula brought their A game, but we really did not. Our kids competed and played hard, but our execution was not as sharp on offense or defense. Kind of a B game for us.”
NEXT GAME: Clackamas will travel to Coos Bay to take on Southwestern Oregon (6-5) on January 7 at 6:00 pm in the Southern Region opener for both teams. Clackamas finished preseason with a 6-6 record and now faces the challenge of defending the Southern Region championship.
“Everyone in the NWAACC is 0-0 now and now comes the games that count toward getting into the tournament,” added assistant coach Brian Stamme. “We’ve played a killer schedule and seen most of the best teams in the NWAACC, so hopefully we are ready for region play.”
December 29, 2011
CCC 79, EVCC 60 [stats]
OREGON CITY, 0R -- Clackamas (6-5) jumped on the Trojans early to put the game away, racing out to a 44-19 lead at halftime after completely dominating all facets of play in the first half. CCC coaches substituted liberally in the second half, as all 11 players got into the scoring column, a season first for the team.
Again, the Cougar defense took center stage, limiting Everett to 29% shooting and grabbing a season high 57 rebounds to control the boards.
Taylor Dunn finished the game with 19 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals. Brett Ball added 13 points and 8 rebounds. Paul Walter had 12 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals. Alex Loul added 11 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 assists. And Malcolm Jackson chipped in 6 points and 4 rebounds.
The Cougars shot 47% from the field and 42% from the arc in the win.
NEXT GAME: Clackamas will take on Peninsula in the championship game of the CCC Holiday Tournament at 3 pm at Randall Hall Friday, December 30. Peninsula (9-1) is currently ranked #3 and features an outstanding player in J. T. Terrell, a transfer from Wake Forest who has signed to play at Southern Cal next season. Terrell leads the NWAACC in scoring, at 31.7 points per game.
December 28, 2011
CCC 85, BMCC 66 [stats]
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OREGON CITY, 0R --Taylor Dunn paced the offense, and the Clackamas defense stepped up a notch as the Cougars (5-5) beat Blue Mountain Community College (4-5) by a score of 85-66.
Dunn scored 30 points, hitting 10 of 17 shots, all 7 free throws, and 3 of 4 treys.
The Cougar defense forced 24 turnovers, grabbed 18 steals, and scored 33 points off Timberwolf turnovers. CCC also controlled the rebounding, 38-26.
“We all really played hard tonight,” said Paul Walter. “Every single guy. We really got a lot of good stuff in transition, with some good assists. That was fun to get out and run.” Walter finished with 11 points.
Brett Ball kept his double double habits up, with 10 points and 12 rebounds. Riley Charlish hit a pair of treys and all four free throws, to finish with 10 points, 2 assists, and a steal. Josh Lokeno played well, with 8 assists, 2 steals, 6 points, and 3 rebounds. Jake Dewitt had 8 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. Alex Loul went stealth mode, with 3 rebounds and a career high 6 steals. And Andre Dickson gave an all out hustle effort, with 7 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 4 steals.
The Cougars finished the game shooting 47% from the floor, 54% from the arc, and 83% at the free throw line. “All great stats,” added assistant coach Brian Stamme. “And the great team thing is that a lot of those scoring opportunities were generated from our defense and good passing.”
NEXT GAME: The Cougars take on Everett College in a semifinal game at 7 pm Dec. 29 [tourney bracket].
December 16, 2011
SEATTLE, WA --Clackamas’ fortunes took a dip in recent action, as the Cougars lost both games at the Seattle Crossover Tournament.
CCC 81, Bellevue 86 [stats]
For the second time in a week, CCC (4-4) lost to Bellevue in a close and hard fought game that again came down to the final possessions. The first half was eyeball to eyeball, with both teams playing hard and the Cougars not backing down from the undefeated and No. 2 ranked Bulldogs. It was 40-37 at the half.
The second half was close as well, until Bellevue stretched out its lead to 15, at 74-59. But CCC re-grouped and came charging back into the game to give itself a chance to pull out the win. CCC trailed by 4 with 50 seconds to play and had possession, but could not score.
Five Cougars scored in double figures, led by Brett Ball’s 16 points and 10 rebounds. Paul Walter had 14 points and 3 assists. Taylor Dunn had 16 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals. Alex Loul played hurt, but still contributed 12 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals. Andre Dickson added 10 points. Freshman Jake Dewitt, making his first college start, added 8 points.
Game stats for shooting, assists, rebounds, and turnovers were virtually even, with one exception that left the CCC staff perplexed. “There were two pretty good college basketball teams going at it very hard, but we seemed to get called for all the fouls,” said assistant coach Paul Fiskum. They got 27 free throws and we got 6 for the game. We got beat by 18 points at the free throw line. That’s tough to overcome. Officials can’t see or call everything, but we were not committing 75% of the fouls in the contest.”
“True. We really didn’t get a break on the calls,” agreed head coach Clif Wegner. “That’s really a huge difference for our kids to overcome. Even so, we missed some easy shots down the stretch that would have put us over the hump and enabled us to win. We just need to concentrate on what we have control over. They are one of the best teams in the NWAACC and it was basically a home game for them. We were close. We change three plays and we win.”
December 17, 2011
SEATTLE, WA --
CCC 66, Pierce 72 [stats]
The Cougars dropped their second straight heartbreaker, this time against last year’s NWAACC runner-up Pierce (8-3). CCC (4-5) came out fast and hard, jumping out to a 14-3 lead to open the game. But Clackamas could not put the Raiders away and the have ended with the Cougars up by 6 at 38-32. The second half remained close, but CCC held the lead throughout, that is, until the final two minutes, when there were 5 lead changes and 2 ties down a hectic final stretch.
"We led the game for the first 37 minutes, but we just could not finish the job,” said assistant coach Paul Fiskum. “They really hit some huge, tough 3’s at the end of the shot clocks; mostly, we had them well defended; they just hit contested shots. They are pretty good again, but we could have beaten them if we had controlled the end better.”
Statistically, the game was very even, with one notable exception: the Cougars hit only 4 of 15 threes, while Pierce connected on 11 of 32. Total field goals and free throws were virtually dead even, but the Raiders amassed 7 more points at the arc. In the end, it was the difference. Only Paul Walter, who hit 3 of 6 attempts, was able to hit from deep for CCC.
Walter finished with a game high 18 points, as well as 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals. Andre Dickson added 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 steals. Taylor Dunn also was good for 13 points, 5 assists, and 4 steals. Josh Lokeno chipped in 5 points and 6 assists. And Brett Ball turned in another double double, with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
“We are really better than our win-loss record would indicate,” said assistant coach Brian Stamme. “All five losses have been on the road against very good teams and with some adversity to deal with. Three losses are to unbeaten teams, four of the losses ate to ranked teams, all five losses to NWAACC tourney teams, and all were on the road. Our losses have been to teams with a combined record of 32-6, so that’s pretty stiff competition.”
“It’s been a killer schedule for sure,” agreed head coach Clif Wegner. “Tough teams back to back, travel, some tough breaks......still we have hung in and had a chance to win almost every game, despite the adversity. We are close, but not quite there yet to win those types of games. When we play well, we are very good, but so far have not been consistent. It’s a pretty good, smart group of kids; we think they are getting it figured out. A lot of the issues are mental, like concentration, focus, and communication. We just need to change a couple of plays each game and all those losses could be wins. The losses really hurt, but they also force you to examine your play more closely and strengthen your will to fix them. We still think this can be a good team. The kids are still working hard and staying positive.”
Next Game: The Cougars finally return to Randall Hall for a game; they have not played at home since November 18th. Clackamas will play Blue Mountain in the 7 pm game of the CCC Holiday Tournament [bracket], which begins December 28th.
December 8, 2011
CCC 74, Highline 66 [stats]
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DES MOINES, WA --Clackamas ended its two game skid with a tough road win at Highline College, beating the No. 7 ranked Thunderbirds. The teams came out like prizefighters trading punches and feeling each other out; after six minutes of play, 4 ties, and 4 lead changes, the Thunderbirds had a 14-12 lead. But the Cougars went on a scintillating 16-0 run to take control of the game at 28-14.
Taylor Dunn scored 10 straight points in the middle of the run. CCC extended its lead to 17 points before settling for a 41-26 halftime lead.
CCC held the lead for the rest of the contest, but things got a bit dicier. Highline, aided by 13 second half CCC turnovers and a huge advantage in fouls and free throws, manage to get the Cougar lead down to single digits. But Clackamas held together down the stretch, running its delay offense well and hitting key free throws in the final minutes.
Key team stats for CCC featured solid shooting: 52% FG, 43% on treys, and 71% at the free throw stripe. 18 assists on 29 baskets was indicative of good ball movement, sharing, and offensive execution.
Dunn led all scorers, with 33 points and 3 steals, hitting 7 of 9 free throws. Brett Ball added 16 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists. Alex Loul celebrated his 21st birthday, with 11 points and 3 rebounds. Paul Walter drew the big defensive assignment and also added 6 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals. And Josh Lokeno chipped in 5 assists and 3 steals.
December 9, 2011
CCC 76, Bellevue 90 [stats]
BELLEVUE, WA --Clackamas could not repeat its performance at Highline, losing on the road at No. 3 ranked Bellevue, 90-76. The Cougars came out playing hard and took an early lead, at 29-22, but could not sustain the momentum. CCC held a 36-33 lead late in the half, but failed to score down the stretch to trail 40-36 at the break.
The Cougars never led again, although they stayed with the Bulldogs down the the final minutes.
“It was a decent effort, but we had spotty performances and didn’t defend very well at times. We were not nearly as sharp as the night before,” said assistant coach Brian Stamme.
Some bright spots: Alex Loul continued his birthday celebration with a career high 23 points, making 9 of 14 shots and 4 of 5 free throws. Paul Walter turned in his best game of the year, with 20 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals. Taylor Dunn had 14 points and 3 steals. And Brett Ball added 12 points and 6 rebounds.
CCC shot well for the night, hitting 48% from the floor, 43% from the arc, and 83% at the free throw line. But Bellevue was red hot, hitting on 71% of its field goals in the 2nd half and finishing at 61% for the game.
CCC travel to North Seattle CC to participate in the Seattle Crossover Tournament on December 17-19. The Cougars will open against Bellevue on Friday at 2pm.
November 29, 2011
VANCOUVER, WA -- Playing its fourth road game in five days, a flat and dispassionate Cougar team suffered an embarrassing 75-52 loss at Clark College.
Not looking anything like their No. 3 NWAACC ranking, CCC committed turnovers on its first four possessions and fell into a 12-0 deficit. That sent all five starters to a bench; the new CCC quintet did not fare any better, as the Clark lead ballooned to 31-7 before the Cougars discovered a pulse. A 20-4 Clackamas run cut the lead to 35-27 and suddenly it looked like a ball game again. But Clark countered with the last 5 points to take a 40-27 halftime lead.
Then it got worse after halftime. A 25-7 run by Clark to start the second half put the lead to 65-34 and it was all over but the final count. The combination of flat play and miserable shooting left CCC with one of its worst losses in recent memory. The Cougars shot a frigid 31% from the field, 0 of 7 from the arc, and just 59% from the line.
Andre Dickson led the CCC scorers with 13 points and Brett Ball and Taylor Dunn each added 10 points.
NEXT GAME: The Cougars continue their road warrior schedule with two ranked and challenging opponents, going to Highline for a 7:00 pm tip Thursday, December 8 and then take on Bellevue Friday, December 9.
November 27, 2011
MT. VERNON, WA -- No. 2 ranked Clackamas (3-1) fell to No. 10 ranked Walla Walla (3-0) 64-53 in the title game of the 38th Annual Turkey Classic. In the process, CCC, arguably the top offensive basketball program in the NWAACC for over a decade, just could not put the ball in the basket, going 5 of 33 from the field in the second half and finishing the game shooting 31% (19/61.)
The 53 point total was also a new low in the tenure of head coach Clif Wegner.
“Feckless, inept, disjointed. Pick an adjective,” said Wegner in trying to assess the offense. “Too many assignment breakdowns, too many off balance shots, too many times failing to finish shots where we had great chances to score.”
Sadly, the Cougars had a chance to take control of the game early, flirting with double digit leads throughout the first 10 minutes of the contest. But too many turnovers and a spotty rebounding performance left CCC with a precarious 35-31 lead at the half.
Then came the disastrous offensive performance of the second half. Only Taylor Dunn was able to generate any offense for the Cougars; he finished with 29 points (10/10 free throws), 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. Andre Dickson led the effort on the boards with 11. Dunn and Brett Ball were named to the all tournament team.
“It’s a growing process every year with a new team, but we absolutely have to learn how to play three tough games in a row,” assessed assistant coach Paul Fiskum. “I think we played so hard against Tacoma and it was such a big win that emotionally and physically we did not bounce back strong enough. We will get back to work on that.”
Next game: CCC with travel across town to take on Clark College in a 7 pm game Tuesday, November 29 [schedule - standings].
November 26, 2011
MT. VERNON, WA -- The Cougars (3-0) renewed their NWAACC rivalry with Tacoma and came away with a big win. CCC will play Walla Walla in the championship of the Turkey Classic. In the biggest matchup of ranked NWAACC teams, #3 Clackamas and #2 Tacoma put on a show for college basketball fans.
TCC jumped out to a 23-13 lead, but the Cougars clawed back to within 37-33 to end the half. The battle was close throughout, with 6 lead changes and 4 ties. But the new CCC team pulled together and held tough down the stretch at crunch time to pull away for the win.
“Great effort,” summarized assistant coach Paul Fiskum. “The best and hardest we have played. The kids really came together tonight for a big win. We turned the corner tonight. This will make us better.”
Taylor Dunn again led the Cougar offense, hitting 9 of 10 free throws for 27 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals. Brett Ball came up with his best effort this season: 22 points, 9 rebounds, 2 blocks, and a steal. Josh Lokeno turned in an outstanding floor game, spearing the defense and controlling the offense; he finished with 11 points, 4 assists, and 3 steals.
Clackamas shot 49% from the field and 76% from the line while holding TCC to 38% shooting.
Next game: The Cougars take on #10 ranked and undefeated Walla Walla in the championship game of the Turkey Classic at 3 pm at Skagit Valley College.
November 25, 2011
MT. VERNON, WA -- The Cougars (2-0) met Northwest Indian College, a four-year college, in the opening round of the 38th Annual Turkey Classic. The CCC team was cold, sluggish and downright poor to start the game, turning the ball over, breaking down on defense, and playing impatiently on offense. Consequently, the Clackamas team found itself on the short end of a 45-25 deficit to start the game before an 8-2 run at the end of the first half closed the gap a bit. Still, the half ended with CCC trailing 47-33 and looking in disarray.
After playing such a miserable first half, the halftime intermission was not for the faint of heart. “Coach really called us out at halftime,” said sophomore Paul Walter. “He was brutally direct, to put it politely. He did not sugar coat it; but he was right on. We were playing like a bunch of individuals and not being tough enough. We had it coming; we came out much tougher in the second half.”
CCC started with an 8-2 run and got back in the game, finally taking its first lead at 66-65 with 6 minutes to play. The crunch time run was exciting, with 7 lead changes and 13 ties. Finally, Andre Dickson, who finished with 8 points and 9 rebounds, grabbed an offensive rebound and drew a foul with 1.2 seconds to play, then hit the free throw for the winning point.
Taylor Dunn torched the nets for 36 points. Paul Walter added 10 points, 13 rebounds, and 4 assists. Brett Ball added 8 points and 11 rebounds. Alex Loul provided an offensive lift in the second half, finishing with 7 points and 6 rebounds. And Josh Lokeno and Jake Dewitt evenly split a combined 10 points and 6 assists.
Next game: The No. 3 ranked Cougars with take on unbeaten and No. 2 ranked Tacoma in a semifinal game at 6 pm Saturday, November 26.
November 23, 2011
OREGON CITY -- Seven former Clackamas Cougars are competing and making significant contributions to their college teams at the next level:
1. At Oregon State University, Kevin McShane (CCC, 2007-2008) played a solid 16 minutes, with 6 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 blocked shots as the Beavers shocked Texas in overtime, 100-95 in a great college basketball game:
http://www.osubeavers.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/112011aaa.html
2. At Portland State University, Chehales Tapscott (CCC, 2008-2010) provided a highlight last week as he scored a jump shot with 4 seconds left to lift the Vikings to a 66-65 home win over Seattle: Tapscott, a two time NWAACC MVP, continues to play well, going for 19 points and 8 rebounds in leading PSU to another win:
http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=313252502
3. At Northern Arizona University, Max Jacobsen (CCC, 2010-2011 Southern Region MVP) is looking to contribute to the Lumberjacks this season, even though he is just a sophomore:
http://www.spufalcons.com/news/2011/10/28/MBBALL_1028111103.aspx?path=mbball
4. At Hawaii Hilo University, Zach Wilde (CCC, 2008-2009, Region and NWAACC champs) is wrapping up a great career and has been selected to the preseason 1st team, as the Vulcans are off to a 5-1 start:
http://hiloathletics.com/news/2011/11/11/MBB_1111113512.aspx?path=mbball
5. At Seattle Pacific University, Jeff Dorman (CCC, 2008-2010, two NWAACC champs) and his team mates are off to a 4-0 start and drawing national attention as a D2 power. Earlier this season, Dorman started and helped his Falcons shock the college basketball world by upsetting #16 ranked D1 power Arizona in Tucson:
http://www.spufalcons.com/news/2011/10/28/MBBALL_1028111103.aspx?path=mbball
6. At Western Oregon University, Brandon Troxel (CCC, 2009-2011, one NWAACC champ, one Region champ) has been slowed by a preseason injury, but played well as he and his Wolves upset #16 Ranked Augustana. Troxel tallied 9 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists in just 13 minutes on the floor:
http://www.wouwolves.com/news/2011/11/19/MBB_1119112844.aspx?path=mbball
7. At Concordia University in Portland, Austin Dunn (CCC, 2008-2009, one NWAACC Champ, one Region Champ) has been sidelined by injury but is due to return and immediately help his Cavalier team which has started 3-1 to begin the season:
http://www.gocugo.com/schedule.aspx?path=mbball&
Novermber 18, 2011
CCC 88, Linfield JV 75
OREGON CITY -- CCC (1-0) opened the season with a 88-75 win over the Linfield JV team. It was a meshing of the new and returning Cougar players, still learning to sync up all the new parts.
Returning lettermen Josh Lokeno, Andre Dickson, Alex Loul, and Paul Walter all showed pretty clearly they have improved from last season. Lokeno had 10 points and a pair each of rebounds, assists, and steals. Dickson hit 5 of 6 shots for 12 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and a game high 4 steals. Loul grabbed 5 rebounds while Walter had a double double, with 17 points to go with his 10 rebounds, 2 assists, and 3 steals.
Sophomore transfers Taylor Dunn and Brett Ball made their Cougar debuts and also showed they will be valuable assets to the 2012 team. Dunn was the best offensive player on the night, with a game high 22 points on 10 varied field goals. He also added 4 rebounds, 2 steals, and 6 assists with no turnovers. Ball added 6 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block, and a steal in limited minutes.
The Cougars also welcomed this year’s freshman recruiting class: Riley Charlish, Jake Dewitt, Malcolm Jackson, Andrew Weaver, and Matt Bryant.
Bryant registered a double double, with 12 points and a game high 14 rebounds, a block and a steal. Charlish chipped in 2 points and 2 rebounds. Dewitt added 5 points, a steal, and drew the season’s first defensive charge. Jackson contributed 2 rebounds and a steal while Weaver added 2 rebounds and a steal.
CCC shot a decent 48% from the floor but hit only 31% on threes and 67% from the free throw line. The Cougars dominated the boards 49-32 and also amassed 18 steals.
“It takes a while for kids to gel and play together,” said Coach Clif Wegner. “At times, we played well; at other times, we were really bad. The Linfield team had some pretty good athletes and a couple of varsity kids; they played hard and went at us, so it was a good game for us to experience and grow as a team from.”
NEXT GAME: The Cougars travel to Mt. Vernon, Washington to play in the 8 team Turkey Classic. CCC plays the 8 pm game on Friday, November 25th vs. Northwest Indian College.
November 15, 2011
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OREGON CITY -- Returning letterman Nate Keilholtz, a 6’4 starter on last season’s Southern Region championship team, had knee surgery on November 3rd and will miss the rest of the season.
Nicknamed “Nasty”, a term of respect that characterized his play as more effective and efficient than aesthetic, Keilholtz was a walk on player whose grit, hustle, and determination helped earn him a starting position the last ten games of the 2010-11 season. He scored a season high of 24 points when the Cougars clinched the league title in a tough road win over Mt. Hood. He also started and competed well at the NWAACC championship tournament. Keilholtz plans to begin rehabilitation as soon as possible and plans to compete for the Cougars next season.
Said assistant coach Paul Fiskum, “We will really miss him this season. He is just a super kid to coach and a very valuable player for us. He just always makes hustle plays and plays hard. Great team mate, hard worker, and a lot of fun to have on the team. We will work hard with him to get him back for next year.”
November 14, 2011
OREGON CITY -- Clackamas will open the 2012 season with a game at 7 pm Friday, November 18 at Randall Hall vs. the Linfield JV team. The game will be the first and last time the CCC men play at home until December 28 and will be the first time for fans to get a non-scrimmage look at this season’s version of what has grown to become the best basketball program in the northwest junior college circuit.
What can fans expect?
Look for CCC to bounce back from what we have come to consider a disappointing 20-8 season in the 2011 campaign. The Cougars, winners of three of the last five Southern Region Championships and three of the last five NWAACC championships will again mount a legitimate and serious challenge for both titles.
With returning sophomore lettermen Alex Loul, Paul Walter, Josh Lokeno, and Andre Dickson, the addition of solid sophomore transfers Brett Ball and Taylor Dunn, and a solid corps of five freshman backups, Clackamas looks to be a strong candidate to defend its 2011 Southern Region championship.
The 2012 Clackamas team will be deep, balanced, and featuring good size, skill, and athleticism. It could be another banner year for the Cougars this season. A very challenging preseason schedule will put the CCC team on the road a lot, with three tough eight-team tournaments and the challenge of playing many of the best teams in the NWAACC. CCC should be well tested in battle by the time Southern Region play begins in January.
In the South, look for Mt. Hood and Chemeketa to challenge for the title, and for Linn Benton to crash the NWAACC tourney party.
October 24, 2011
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OREGON CITY, OR -- Malcolm Jackson, of Westview High School, has signed on to play with the Clackamas Cougars.
Although he started playing basketball late, the 6’4 athlete went on to star in both football and basketball at WHS. In basketball, he was a member of two outstanding teams; he and his Wildcats played in the state championship game both his junior and senior seasons. He also played and worked out with Pure Advantage Basketball. He is part of a close knit and supportive athletic family that includes his mom Paula, who played at USF, a brother Garrett, who plays at USC, and a twin brother, Martin, who is studying firefighting. Malcolm wants to pursue engineering as his major.
Said Westview head coach Pat Coons: “He’s just a great kid and team mate. He is a relentless battler on defense and an absolute warrior on the boards. We loved him here; he always played hard and worked hard in practice. He took a lot of pride in his defense and really rebounded at both ends of the floor. He’s really happy at Clackamas, so that’s a great fit.”
CCC head coach Clif Wegner and his staff were excited to have Jackson on the roster, “He was on our list of kids to check out in the spring but he had decided on another school. He was not able to attend there, and wound up coming to CCC pretty late in the process. But we are thrilled to have him. He’s a good, athletic wing with some size, who can also shoot it some and put it one the floor. He is also a really good kid and a hard worker who wants to succeed. He should be able to make the transition from his high post position in high school to more of a perimeter player at the college level.”
June 21, 2011
OREGON CITY, OR -- CCC’s aspirations to return to the championship summit of NWAACC Men’s Basketball got a huge boost with the team’s announcement of the return of Andre Dickson to the roster for 2011-12 season.
Dickson last played for the Cougars in 2010; he was a starter in the NWAACC Tournament and made a significant contribution in the team’s championship run. He turned in a sensational championship game effort of hustle plays, steals, assists, rebounds, and aggressive offensive and defensive play.
“He was the X Factor at the tourney,” said team mate Justin Steinke. “He did the gritty work: screening, defending, rebounding; but in the championship game he also exploded offensively and just beat people to make huge, key baskets. He broke the other team’s will”
In 2010, Dickson worked his way into the starting line up at the end of the season, peaking during play at the NWAACC Tournament, where he averaged 6 points and 8 rebounds to help spark the team.
“It’s really exciting to get him back in uniform,” added assistant and defensive coordinator Paul Fiskum. “He is such a tremendous defender. Last year he would come in sporadically to practice and even though he was out of shape it still seemed like he won every defensive and rebounding drill and practiced harder than anyone on the floor. He will really make us tougher defensively.”
No one was any happier than head coach Clif Wegner to welcome back his player. “He’s such a great kid, such a hard worker. You just want to help him succeed because he plays his heart out every game and every day. He plays as hard as anyone we have ever had here. He’s super competitive and he is an amazing, explosive athlete. We just got a lot better. He’ll be as good a defender as anybody in the NWAACC and he’s gotten better offensively than when he played with us in 2010. We are all really proud of him for taking care of his business: he worked at different jobs, paid for his own schooling, managed his studies, worked out and balanced a lot of issues himself.”
As for Dickson, the former Madison High School multi sport star is anxious to get back and compete for the Cougars again. “It was really tough to sit and watch last year, but it also made me more hungry to come back and play ball. His big goal: “Not very many players get a chance to win 2 NWAACC championships. I want to come back and get another championship.”
With the return of Dickson, expect the Cougar’s chances of a championship to improve!
Oregon City, OR -- The 39th annual OACA (Oregon Athletic Coaches Association) North - South Summer All Stars Series will be played June 18, Saturday at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City.
Coaches from across the state at the 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, and 6A level have nominated & selected the top seniors from the class of 2011 to represent their school and community one last time on the hardwood. In the past some of Oregon's best prep hoop stars ( Eric Fiegi, Chris Rogers, Blake Stepp, Robert Day, Brian Jackson, Luke Jackson, Jon Hildebrandt, Logan Garvin, Adam Masten, Freddie Jones, Mike McShane, Bill Swancutt, Derek Anderson, Mike Doleac, Craig Stinnett, Willie Graham, Damon Stoudamire, Geoff Grass, David Brown, Bob Cavel, AC Green, Charlie Sitton, Danny Ainge, Rick Ravio) have competed in this Series.
Tip off times are:
2A @ 1:30, 3A @ 3:15, 4A @ 5:00, 5A @ 6:45, 6A @ 8:30.
On Saturday evening a "Star of Stars" presentation will be made after each game.
Admission is $5 for Adults, $4 for high school students & up, $2 for middle school students, and $2 for Seniors. The price of admission is good for the entire day's activities.
Concessions, Souvenir programs, & T shirts are also available.
June 14, 2011
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OREGON CITY, OR -- Clackamas has signed Riley Charlish, of Portland’s Roosevelt High School to a scholarship to play basketball.
A 5’9 guard, Charlish helped lead Roosevelt to an athletic resurgence, with three consecutive state tournament appearances.
“He can really shoot it and shoot it from deep,” assessed assistant coach Paul Fiskum, who recruited him. “He has about 26’ range, so he can really stretch the defense out and make us harder to guard.”
Charlish averaged 17 points and 5 assists per game his senior season and also maintained honor roll status, graduating with a 3.5 GPA.
During the season, he was honoree as Portland Tribune Player of the Week, PIL player of the year, and 2nd team all 4A Tournament.
Following his senior season, Charlish was named Honorable Mention for All-State 4A and was also selected as the PIL Male Athlete Sportsmen of the Year for Roosevelt.
“I visited a lot of other colleges and had some other scholarship offers, but Clackamas was the best choice: best program, best school, best location, best coach. I could just feel this was where I wanted to be, to stay closer to home and play for a championship.”
Robert Key, his head coach at Roosevelt, had this to say: “Riley is absolutely one of the most improved players I’ve ever coached in 26 years. He carried us this year; it’s been a treat to coach a young man of his character and quality. He does everything a coach could ask for and more. I look forward to seeing him continuing to play and improve.”
May 26, 2011
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Jake DeWitt |
OREGON CITY, OR -- CCC Men’s Basketball has added another sharpshooter to its arsenal of offensive weapons for next year’s team. Jake DeWitt, from Lynden High School in Washington, has accepted a scholarship to come to Clackamas and play for the Cougars.
“We had a great time with him when he visited and he really liked our school and our program,” said CCC head coach Clif Wegner. “Jake is a really nice wing prospect. He can shoot the ball on the perimeter and score going to the hoop as well. He is pretty athletic and can really get up in the air. Great kid and student; he should really be a nice addition to the program.”
A 6’3 wing, Dewitt averaged 15.5 points, 3 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game this year during his senior season. He was selected 1st team all league for the Northwest Conference. He was also an all state game participant in the Washington Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association Series showcase for the state’s top senior players. In Dewitt’s junior season, he led his Lynden High School team to a 6th place in the state AA championships.
Dewitt is an honors student with 3.5 GPA; he is undecided about his focus of study but is excited about coming to Clackamas in the fall. He declined scholarship offers at two other top NWAACC schools to opt for CCC.
“When I visited Clackamas, I just loved everything about it: the players, the coaches, the school, the whole set up. I knew I would go there if they wanted me. It took a long time because they were looking at a lot of players; but Coach Wegner called me several times to let me know they still rated me pretty high. Clackamas has an awesome program and I am looking forward to being a part of it. I just want to come in and work hard and contribute and win a championship.”
May 24, 2011
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Brett Ball |
OREGON CITY, OR -- It took quite a while, but Brett Ball is finally coming to Clackamas to play for the Cougars and try to win a championship. He recently signed a letter of intent to play for CCC next season.
“We recruited him as a high school senior in 2009,” said head coach Clif Wegner. “We really liked him; he was tough, physical; he played hard and really competed defensively. He really carried himself like a winner.”
That season, Ball led his team at Hillsboro High School to a an outstanding season and a 4th place finish at the 5A state championships, losing to eventual state champion Jefferson. He was named 1st team all league and 1st team all state in 2009.
After taking a year off of school to lift weights and get stronger, Ball, a 6’7” forward, then accepted a scholarship to play at Eastern Arizona Junior College. After he completed his freshman season this year at EAC, he decided to transfer to Clackamas.
“He’s really a great addition for our team,” said assistant coach Paul Fiskum. “He’s very athletic, bouncy, and you can tell he is really competitive and is going to play hard. He will make us better. He looks and plays like a man, not a kid. He looks to be one of the better players in the league; he should be a pretty good solid D1 or D2 recruit for sure. He’s also a 4.0 GPA kid and that’s always a nice addition too.”
Ball has a familial connection to Clackamas already: his twin sister, Shayla, starred for the CCC women’s basketball team and was the 2010 Southern Region MVP.
May 11, 2011
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Taylor Dunn |
OREGON CITY, OR --The Clackamas Cougars announce the signing of Taylor Dunn for the 2012 season. Dunn, a 6’4, 200 lb. guard, will transfer in as a sophomore from Central Washington University, where he played a back up role on a team that went 26-4 and won the GNAC championship.
Dunn, from Vancouver, Washington, is a 2009 graduate of Mountain View High School; during his senior season, he averaged 20.0 points per game and was selected as the MVP of the Greater St. Helens League. Taylor is the younger brother of Austin Dunn, who fashioned a hall of fame caliber career at CCC, which culminated in his 2009 team’s 29-3 run to Southern Region and NWAACC championships.
“We are really excited to get him,” said head coach Clif Wegner. “He’s long, bouncy, athletic, and can really score the ball. He is also a pretty versatile guard who will make us harder to defend. He is a good size perimeter kid who can really play basketball. Taylor is also a really good student and a great kid to bring in to the program. We see him as making an immediate impact and one of the top players in the league next year. We are looking forward to working with him; he should be highly recruited next year.”
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