8 THURSDAY, FEB. 10, 2011 SSportsports WWW.PIRATESLOG.ORG MJC Pirates struggle against Santa Rosa

Courtney Duran (center, holding the ball) of MJC defending the ball against Jen Tsurumoto (left) of Santa Rosa. Photo/ Francisco Muniz Women’s basketball team loses to undefeated Santa Rosa 37-55

By Nicole Khoshaba Yamamoto went on to score a total of 10 points for MJC. suit up but only seven were active versus the Bear Cubs. “At the 10 minute mark of the first half, we were down 20-4 Amongst the inactive players was leading scorer and Sports Editor and so that was the big thing,” commented Head Coach Mike rebounder Christie Hobby. Guard Alyssa McFaddin who usually Girardi about the moment when the game was lost. “Games starts was also out for the game. are won or lost at different times of the game. I think with this At this point in the season, the girls are not likely to make The Modesto Junior College women’s basketball team faced game, mathematically, if you look at this part of the game, it play offs but continue to play hard. the undefeated Santa Rosa Bear Cubs on February 1 at MJC. was it for us.” “Every game we’re looking for that next game to be the The Pirates put up a fight but in the end, Santa Rosa remained Freshman Brei Castilleja led the Pirates in rebounding with win,” says Coach Girardi. “It makes it easy because they are undefeated, beating MJC 55-37. a total of eight rebounds and six points. Freshman Marinna hard workers and good kids. They believe in that, keep working The Pirates were ready for a battle taking on Santa Rosa, McKeever led the Pirates in steals with a total of five. McKeever hard and keep fighting. Tonight our motivation was, ‘this team is especially Freshman Forward Shelby Yamamoto. Yamamoto had two points for the game. the number one team in our league and ranked high in the state.’ scored the first 8 points in the beginning of the first half of Santa Rosa’s Jen Tsurumoto led their team with 16 points. Wouldn’t that be great if we could knock them off?” the game. Her efforts alone were not enough as the following Ashley Morgan also scored in the double digits with 10 points. The Pirates last home game of the season will be February 15 points scored by MJC were not until nearing the seven-minute The team was short-handed against Santa Rosa which may at 6PM against Sierra College. Everyone is encouraged to attend mark of the first half. have contributed to their loss. There are normally 11 girls who and cheer on the ladies. Photo/Francisco Muniz Shelby Yamamoto drives the ball to the hoop with a lay up for MJC.

Athletic Calendar Green and Yellow! MJC home games schedule for Spring 2011

2011 Women’s Basketball Home Games Invitational Green and Yellow! Thursday, February 10 @ 8:00 p.m. vs. Sacramento Tuesday, February 22 @1:00 p.m. vs. Fresno

Tuesday, February 15 @ 6:00 p.m. vs. Sierra Friday, March 4 @1:00 p.m. vs. Sequoias Tuesday, March 15 @1:00 p.m. vs. Reedley Green and Yellow! 2011 Women’s Tennis Home Games Friday, March 18 @1:00 p.m. vs. Cosumnes River Friday, March 25 @1:00 p.m. vs. Sacramento Tuesday, February 22 @ 1:00 p.m. vs. Fresno Tuesday, March 29 @1:00 p.m. vs. Folsom Lake Friday, March 4 @1:00 p.m. vs. Sequoias Thursday-Saturday April 7-9 @All Day Big 8 South Confer- Tuesday, March 15 @ 1:00 p.m. vs. Reedley ence Friday, March 18 @ 1:00 p.m. vs. Cosumnes River

Friday, March 25 @ 1:00 p.m. vs. Sacramento

Tuesday, March 29 @1:00 p.m. vs. Folsom 2011 Baseball Home Games

Thursday-Saturday, April 7-9 @TBA Conference Tournament Saturday, February 12 @10:30 a.m. vs. Mendocino Thursday, February 17 @2:00 p.m. vs. Cabrillo

2011 Softball Home Games Saturday, February 26 @1:00 p.m. vs. West Valley Thursday, March 10 @2:30 p.m. vs. Santa Rosa Friday, February 11 @1:00 p.m. vs. Merced Saturday, March 12 @1:00 p.m. vs. Diablo Valley Saturday, February 12 @1:00 p.m. vs. Lassen Thursday, March 17 @2:30 p.m. vs. Delta Tuesday, February 15 @12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. vs. Taft, Tuesday, March 22 @2:30 p.m. vs. Sacramento Cosumnes River Thursday, March 31 @2:30 p.m. vs. Diablo Valley Tuesday, March 15 @ 3:00 p.m. vs. Cosumnes River Saturday, April 2 @1:00 p.m. vs. Sierra Saturday, March 19 @12:00 p.m. vs. Diablo Valley Friday, April 8 @1:00 p.m. vs. Delta Tuesday, March 22 @ 3:00 p.m. vs. Santa Rosa Tuesday, April 12 @2:30 p.m. vs. Cosumnes River Saturday, March 26 @12:00 p.m. vs. American River Tuesday, April 19 @2:30 p.m. vs. Sacramento Tuesday, April 5 @3:00 p.m. vs. Sacramento Thursday, April 21 @2:30 p.m. vs. American River Saturday, April 23 @12:00 p.m. vs. Sierra Tuesday, April 26 @2:30 p.m. vs. Santa Rosa Tuesday, April 26 @3:00 p.m. vs. Delta

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