2009 Southern Cascade League Co-Champs
Front row, L to R, Mgr. Trevor Callaghan, (#15) Jack Elder, (#1) Matt Clemens, (#3) Andy Pardue, (#12) Jonathan Boothe, Head Coach Randy Lampman, Back row, L to R, Asst. Coach Rod Callaghan, (#24) Shylo St. Clair, Colin Mckenzie, Jonathan Squires, Bill Cahill, Jared Fitzpatrick, (#2) Kasey Clemens.
Boy's
Basketball
Check out Shylo St. Clair's amazing 50' buzzer beater at Chiloquin.
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Coach's Corner
Head Coach Randy Lampman guided LV to the SCL Campionship last year.
Rod Callaghan, JV Head Coach and Varsity Asst.
LV fans routinely pack Honker Court to support the basketball teams.
Clemens Brothers make 1st Team All-SCL
3/14/09- Senior brothers Matt and Kasey Clemens earned 1st team honors as the 2009 All-SCL team was announced. Lakeview, co-champions of the league also placed senior center Jonathan Squires and senior guard Shylo St. Clair on the 2nd team.
Honkers Drop Games to Knappa and Oakland;
Eliminated from State Tournament
Lakeview center Jonathan Squires (#23), blocks a shot by Knappa's 6'-7" Jesse Moreland in the Honkers and Loggers quaterfinal at the Pendleton Convention Center
Andy Pardue (#3), applies the defense against Knappa. Pardue was named the Qwest "Player of the Game" in the loss to the Loggers.
Lakeview beats Heppner 66-51 in 1st round of
State Playoffs, Advance to Pendleton
ELITE EIGHT PREVIEW
Pendleton Convention Center, March 4-7, 2009
Courtesy of Alan Dale – Lake County Examiner.
Team: LAKEVIEW HONKERS
Quarterfinal Opponent: Knappa
State Ranking: #12
Record: 19-7
League: Southern Cascade League
Streak: WON 5
How they qualified for Elite Eight: Won at Heppner 66-51
2008-2009 Record vs. Elite Eight: 0-0
2008 Elite Eight Result: 0-2 record
Starters: Matt Clemens (SR), Kasey Clemens (SR), Jonathan Squires (SR), Andy Pardue (SR), Shylo St. Clair (SR)
Comment: A five-game winning streak has wiped away the memory of a tough second round stretch in Southern Cascade League play. The Honkers have arguably played their best basketball over the past two weeks and the hope is they are peaking with some room left to spare before hitting their ceiling. Their athleticism and ability to get up and down the court are pluses, but will their inconsistent free throw shooting hurt them in the clutch? Defensively, they may need to exert more physicality against the elite 2A teams that should present a step up in class. Either way, it’s their hope to win that game that neither they nor the Loggers managed to during their appearances in 2008. If Kasey Clemens keeps hitting from outside, Jonathan Squires asserts himself down low, Matt Clemens makes the correct passes, Shylo St. Clair can hit his shots from a lot closer than 50 feet and the rest of the Honkers contribute their share, anything can happen.
Team: DE LA SALLE NORTH CATHOLIC KNIGHTS
Quarterfinal Opponent: Pilot Rock
State Ranking: #2
Record: 21-5
League: NORTHWEST
Streak: WON 1
How they qualified for Elite Eight: Won at Salem Academy 74-64
2008-2009 Record vs. Elite Eight: 3-3
2008 Elite Eight Result: Finished in 6th Place
Top Players: PG Donta Harris (Sr. 18.8 ppg, 2-time NW Player of the Year), F Royshad Curry (Jr.), F Terrance Kendrick (Sr.), P Robert Auger (Jr. 6-4).
Comment: One of three teams to come out of the Northwest League, De La Salle should be favored to win their quarterfinal match-up. They are able to win via high-scoring approaches (five games of 80 or more points) and low-point grind outs (7-4 record when scoring 65 or less). The Knights could be the forgotten team and that may be a mistake since they've been here before and could benefit from their 2008 visit to Pendleton.
Team: EAST LINN CHRISTIAN EAGLES
Quarterfinal Opponent: Portland Christian
State Ranking: #11
Record: 15-13
League: TRI RIVER
Streak: WON 2
How they qualified for Elite Eight: Defeated Central Linn 55-48
2008-2009 Record vs. Elite Eight: 0-3
2008 Elite Eight Result: Did not qualify
Top Players: G Kyle Kruesi (Sr., TRiver Player of the Year), G Jonathan Whitehead, G Kyle Moore, P Keagan McParlin (Sr.)
Comment: An average team that got hot when it counted. East Linn Christian goes to Pendleton with the field's worst record and without a win against teams in the field. As wonderful it is to cheer an underdog the truth remains...they got bombed by the Royals earlier in the season and does anyone think the defending champions are going to get surprised by a team that scored less than 50 points 10 times? That's what I thought. Two and out for these wingless Eagles.
Team: KNAPPA LOGGERS
Quarterfinal Opponent: Lakeview
State Ranking: #3
Record: 22-5
League: NORTHWEST
Streak: Won 4
How they qualified for Elite Eight: Beat Monroe 95-34
2008-2009 Record vs. Elite Eight: 5-2
2008 Elite Eight Result: 0-2 record
Top Players: P Jesse Moreland (Sr.), Nate Boardman (Sr.), Teven Klasuer (Jr.), Steve Tadei (Sr.), Mitch Cokley (Fr.)
Comment: The Loggers may be the pre-tournament favorite, even over Western Mennonite (owning a 73-57 win over the Pioneers). They've scored over 70 points, 15 times and hit for 90-plus on a half-dozen occasions. They have also shown an ability to win low-scoring games. However in all five losses they scored 50-or-less points, so it could behoove the Honkers to slow down their quarterfinal matchup, or maybe they can beat the Loggers at their own game? Either way this clash could wrap up quarterfinal play Wednesday
Team: OAKLAND OAKERS
Quarterfinal Opponent: Western Mennonite
State Ranking: #7
Record: 23-4
League: MOUNTAIN VIEW
Streak: Won 3
How they Qualified for Elite Eight: Defeated St. Mary's 42-32
2008-2009 Record vs. Elite Eight: 0-1
2008 Elite Eight Result: Finished in 4th Place
Top Players: F Tyler Fugate (Sr. 6-3), G Nathan Adams (Sr.), F Coleton Baker (Sr. 6-3), P Jason Derby (Sr. 6-6)
Comment: Oakland is a familiar face to Honkers' hoops followers, having beaten Lakeview in last year's tournament. Now the Oakers will hope to get some revenge against a Western Mennonite team that made Oakland possibly doubt its place amongst the elite. This team arrives at Pendleton following the elimination of the maddeningly overachieving St. Mary’s boys and has shown the ability to win low-scoring games or ones in the low 60s, to high 70s. A break here and there and Oakland may sneak into the final but don't count on it even though this is a new set off starters from last year it should be the more things change, the more they stay the same for the Oakers.
Team: PILOT ROCK ROCKETS
Quarterfinal Opponent: De La Salle North Catholic
State Ranking: #8
Record: 22-2
League: BLUE MOUNTAIN
Streak: WON 12
How they qualified for Elite Eight: Beat Oakridge 62-54
2008-2009 Record vs. Elite Eight: 0-0
2008 Elite Eight Result: Did not qualify
Top Players: Chance Brady (Sr., Blue Mountain Player of the Year), Shane Laszinka (Jr), Jeremiah Grosjaques (Sr.)
Comment: Should be considered the hottest team entering the quarterfinals. But is that because they haven't played anybody formidable during their 12-game winning streak? The best team they've played since 2009 started is a Heppner team that Lakeview took to the clinic and left there. The Rockets are one of two teams not to face another of the Elite Eight (Lakeview being the other) and either that could hurt them competition-wise or could create a fresh approach without preconceived notions? Still, they beat Heppner three times by a combined 23 points and LHS could have won by that much if a few more free throws rolled in. Rockets are two and out in their first appearance at state since 1989. Yet could being 12-miles from Pendleton allow for a much needed homecourt advantage that could rear its head?
Team: PORTLAND CHRISTIAN ROYALS
Quarterfinal Opponent: East Linn Christian
State Ranking: #6
Record: 17-7
League: NORTHWEST
Streak: Won 2
How they qualified for Elite Eight: Won at Chiloquin 48-44
2008-2009 Record vs. Elite Eight: 2-4
2008 Elite Eight Result: DEFENDING STATE CHAMPION
Top Players: F Chris Workman (Sr. 6-4, 17 ppg), P Ryan Miller (Sr., 6-5, 15.7 ppg), F Vance Downey (Jr, 6-3), PG Tommy Niebergall (Jr, missed five games due to injury)
Comment: They may be defending state champions but things haven't come as easy in '09. Fellow Northwest competitors Knappa took the season series and the Royals seem to have trouble putting up points, keeping scores low. But remember, they do still own the ring so until someone proves they can take it from them, Portland Christian has to be reckoned with. They also celebrate the return of their point guard who missed a quarter of the team’s games toward the tail end of the year so that alone could carry them to the final.
Team: WESTERN MENNONITE PIONEERS
Quarterfinal Opponent: Oakland
State Ranking: #1
Record: 26-1
League: TRI RIVER
Streak: Won 2
How they qualified for Elite Eight: Defeated Union 100-59
2008-2009 Record vs. Elite Eight: 4-1
2008 Elite Eight Result: Lost in State Final to Portland Christian
Top Players: Geoffrey Martin (Sr.), Tayler Branch (Jr.), Pierre Zook (Soph.), Lewis Menges (Sr.), Jared Garza (Sr.)
Comment: The Pioneers were cruising and 25-0 before getting stomped at Knappa. Before the loss they might have been the pre-tournament favorites, but it may be silly to remove that tag just yet. Earlier in the season they laid the lumber on their quarterfinal opponents Oakland 59-36 and if their loss was a wake up call, could repeat the feat. However, if their two contests following the Knappa game are any indicator, the Pioneers may be in that title game after all.
Honkers Win Showdown at St. Marys
57-54, Gain Share of SCL Title
2/24/09- Kasey Clemens scored 19 points and made several key free throws down the stretch as LV beat St. Marys to force a three way tie for the SCL Championship. LV, St. Marys, and Chiloquin will share the title. Click here for more on this game.
The Honkers now will travel to Heppner to face the Mustangs in the 1st round of the State Playoffs.
The Game is set for Friday 2/27/09, tipoff is at 6"00PM.
LV Routs Bonanaza 58-30, Sets up Showdown
with St. Marys on Tuesday
2/21/09- Kasey Clemens scored 16 points and Lakeview kept their SCL title hopes alive with a 58-30 win over Bonanaza at Honker Court.
The win sets up a showdown at St.Marys on Tuesday. A Honker victory in Medford would force a 3 way tie for the SCL Championship between LV, St. Marys, and Chiloquin.
Shylo's 50 Footer at the Buzzer Stuns Chiloquin,
Keeps LV's Title Hopes Alive
2/19/09- Click Here For Story.
LV's Shylo St. Clair (#24) pulls the trigger on a 3 early on in the game against Chiloqiun. later, Shylo would hit a 50 footer as the buzzer sounded to give LV an important 64-61 victory over the Panthers.
LV Gets Win at Lost River,
Help from Chiloquin
2/14/09-The Lakeview Honker basketball team got a much needed win over Lost River to get right back in the hunt for an SCL title.
The 59-49 win over the Raiders combined with Chiloquin's 62-49 win at St. Marys gives the Honkers a chance of finishing tied for this years league championship. The Honkers will have to win all 3 of their remaining SCL games, including road games against Chiloquin (2/19/09) and St. Marys (2/24/09) to force a tie.
LV Drops Games to
Chiloquin & St.
Marys
Tough week leaves title hopes in serious doubt, playoffs remain in sight
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2/6/09- PG Andy Pardue pulls up against tough St. Marys defense. The Honkers lost games to Chiloquin and St Marys to put a big hurt on their chances of defending thier SCL Title.
LV Downs Bonanza 51-29
1/31/09-Shylo St. Clair scored 19 points to lead the Honkers (5-1,12-5) to a 51-29 SCL victory over the Bonanaza Antlers (1-5, 4-11).
The win sets up a big week for Lakeview. The Honkers will host Chiloquin (5-2 in SCL) Thursday, and St Marys (5-1 in SCL) on Friday at Honker Court.
Honkers Bounce Back, Beat Lost River 55-33
1/24/09- Matt Clemens goes up for 2 of his 10 points. Matt also had several dazzling assist in the win over the Raiders. The win kept LV tied for 1st place in the SCL with a 4-1 record.
Lakeview Loses at St. Mary's , 43-42
1/22/09- Two free throws with 1 second left gives LV 1st league loss.
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LV Beats Bonanza, St Marys is Next on Thursday
Above, PG Andy Pardue drives against Bonanza.
1/17/09- (above) Kasey Clemens (#2) launches a shot as a Bonanza defender gets a hand up in the win over Bonanza.
(upper right) Jack Elder (#15) came off the bench to help the Honkers improve their overall record to 10-3.
(right) Matt Clemens drives the Lane.
Photos by Walt Lawton.
Honkers Win Battle of Top Ten Teams, Beat Chiloquin
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1/15/09
LV Beats Lost River in SCL Opener 81-62
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Above, Senior Shylo St. Clair (#24) brings the ball up court for the Honkers, while Guard Andy Pardue (#3) trails the play in LV's 81-62 victory over Lost River. 1/10/09
Center Jonathan Squires (left) had 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 blocked shots in the win over Lost River.
Kasey Clemens (#2 above) led all scorers with 24 points, while Matt Clemens added 20 points, 6 assist, and 5 steals for the Honkers.
Lakeview, the states #7 team improved their overall record to 8-3 and will travel to Chiloquin to face the 10-2 Panthers this Thursday.
Matt Clemens
Leads LV to GU
Tournament Title
Matt Clemens had 13 points and 10 assist to lead the Honkers to a 53-46 victory over Grant Union in the Champoinship game of the Grant Union Tournament last saturday night.
Center Jonathan Squires added 13 points and 9 rebounds, while Kasey Clemens had 12 points and 8 rebounds to help the Honkers improve to 5-1. Shylo St Clair also had 11 points and 4 steals in the victory.
Lakeview will compete in the Cascade Christian tournament this weekend.
12/15/08
Lakeview #7 in
Coach's Poll
12/16/08-Here is this weeks 2a Coach's Poll:
1. Western Mennonite(7) 87
2. De La Salle(1) 79
3. Knappa 70
4. Portland Christian 52
5. Oakland 49
6. Salem Academy 37
7. Lakeview 32
8. Central Linn 27
9. Pilot Rock 24
10. St. Mary's 15