BRENTWOOD — The Weston Ranch Cougars got another strong effort from sophomore Jazmin Strane, who led a 47-43 victory over the Amador Valley Dons of Pleasanton Tuesday in second-round action of the 10th Annual West Coast Jamboree at Liberty High.
Strane led the Cougars with 16 points and guard Timnesha Wilson landed in double-digits with 14 as Weston Ranch bounced back with a solid performance after a less-than-stellar effort in the tournament’s Diamond Division opener, where it was drubbed by Vanden, 72-27.
“We played well tonight,” Weston Ranch head coach Chris Bauer said. “We played a lot better than we did the past game. We kind of stalled out in the middle and they went on a run, but we were able to come back and finish well.”
The Cougars outscored the Dons 30-20 over the final two periods, giving Weston Ranch a chance to close out one of the area’s premier tournaments with consecutive victories. Courtney Duran added eight in the win.
Weston Ranch (7-2) will take on the winner of the Clovis-Turlock Christian contest at 1 p.m.
Laure Feddersen led Ripon (6-5) with 13 points and post-mate Rachel Rodriguez added 11, giving the Indians a solid post presence that proved to be too tough for Foothill to handle.
“I have to give a lot of credit to our post players,” Ripon head coach George Contente said. “Between Feddersen and Rodriguez playing so strong inside, it opened up a lot of things for us.
“Everybody contributed, we had three players in double figures and nearly everybody scored.”
Paulina Ceja finished with 10 points to reach double-digits, while teammates Sereena Hertel and Contente chipped in seven and five points, respectively.
The Indians will try and close out the jamboree on a high note, meeting up with Clayton Valley of Concord at 1 p.m. for both clubs’ tournament finale.
Ripon Christian (5-4) plays Oakdale (8-1), the runner-up of last year’s tournament, for the title at 7:30 tonight. Oakdale defeated Central Catholic 53-44 in the other winner’s bracket semifinal.
The difference Tuesday was free throws. Ripon Christian converted 16 of its 20 opportunities, while Hilmar finished 9-of-26 from the stripe.
Mikaela Alger posted six points and 10 rebounds for the Knights.
Strane led the Cougars with 16 points and guard Timnesha Wilson landed in double-digits with 14 as Weston Ranch bounced back with a solid performance after a less-than-stellar effort in the tournament’s Diamond Division opener, where it was drubbed by Vanden, 72-27.
“We played well tonight,” Weston Ranch head coach Chris Bauer said. “We played a lot better than we did the past game. We kind of stalled out in the middle and they went on a run, but we were able to come back and finish well.”
The Cougars outscored the Dons 30-20 over the final two periods, giving Weston Ranch a chance to close out one of the area’s premier tournaments with consecutive victories. Courtney Duran added eight in the win.
Weston Ranch (7-2) will take on the winner of the Clovis-Turlock Christian contest at 1 p.m.
Ripon 55, Foothill 53
Kendra Contente found herself in foul trouble early, but found a way to impact the outcome of the game with a momentum-stealing 3-pointer late in regulation to help the Indians win in consolation action of the Coral Division.Laure Feddersen led Ripon (6-5) with 13 points and post-mate Rachel Rodriguez added 11, giving the Indians a solid post presence that proved to be too tough for Foothill to handle.
“I have to give a lot of credit to our post players,” Ripon head coach George Contente said. “Between Feddersen and Rodriguez playing so strong inside, it opened up a lot of things for us.
“Everybody contributed, we had three players in double figures and nearly everybody scored.”
Paulina Ceja finished with 10 points to reach double-digits, while teammates Sereena Hertel and Contente chipped in seven and five points, respectively.
The Indians will try and close out the jamboree on a high note, meeting up with Clayton Valley of Concord at 1 p.m. for both clubs’ tournament finale.
Lady Knights Classic
Ripon Christian 38, Hilmar 29
RIPON — Kelsey Tillema accounted for nearly a third of the Knights’ scoring with 12 points and nine rebounds, leading RC to the championship round of its own tournament.Ripon Christian 38, Hilmar 29
Ripon Christian (5-4) plays Oakdale (8-1), the runner-up of last year’s tournament, for the title at 7:30 tonight. Oakdale defeated Central Catholic 53-44 in the other winner’s bracket semifinal.
The difference Tuesday was free throws. Ripon Christian converted 16 of its 20 opportunities, while Hilmar finished 9-of-26 from the stripe.
Mikaela Alger posted six points and 10 rebounds for the Knights.
