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Corsairs Capture Confernce Title

My two page photo spread in the Corsair on the Santa Monica College Corsairs winning back-to-back American Pacific Conference titles.

 

Santa Monica College players and coaches pose for the team photo before taking on Antelope Valley College on Saturday, November 10, 2012 in Santa Monica, Calif.  SMC won 24-21 to win the league championship in back-to-back years.  Michael Yanow
Santa Monica College offensive lineman Alphonso Dixon  prepares to board the team bus to leave to play Antelope Valley College in the last game of the season on Saturday, November 10, 2012 in Santa Monica, Calif.  SMC won 24-21 to win the league championship in back-to-back years.  Michael Yanow
Santa Monica College defensive players Devyn Vaatete-Reyes #44 and Marcus Manley #92 dress on the pool deck before taking on Antelope Valley College to play for the American Pacific Conference title at Marauder Stadium on Saturday, November 10, 2012 in Lancaster, Calif.  SMC won 24-21 to win the league championship in back-to-back years. Michael Yanow
Santa Monica College offensive lineman Ty Rouzan #74 leaves the pool deck to after changing into his uniform for warmups at Antelope Valley College to play for the American Pacific Conference title at Marauder Stadium on Saturday, November 10, 2012 in Lancaster, Calif.  SMC won 24-21 to win the league championship in back-to-back years.  Michael Yanow
Santa Monica College running back Torrence Whalum #30 makes last minute adjustment to his uniform before heading out for warmups at Antelope Valley College to play for the American Pacific Conference title at Marauder Stadium on Saturday, November 10, 2012 in Lancaster, Calif.  SMC won 24-21 to win the league championship in back-to-back years.  Michael Yanow
Santa Monica College head coach Gifford Lindheim runs onto the field with his team before kickoff against Antelope Valley College to play for the American Pacific Conference title at Marauder Stadium on Saturday, November 10, 2012 in Lancaster, Calif.  SMC won 24-21 to win the league championship in back-to-back years.  Michael Yanow
Santa Monica College tight end Dominique Bierria #85 makes catch in front of Antelope Valley College defensive back Mike Smith #37 at Marauder Stadium on Saturday, November 10, 2012 in Lancaster, Calif.  SMC won 24-21 to win the league championship in back-to-back years.  Michael Yanow
Santa Monica College wide receiver Reggie Mitchell #8 catches a 15-yard pass for a touchdown in front of  Antelope Valley College cornerback Mike Smith #37 at Marauder Stadium on Saturday, November 10, 2012 in Lancaster, Calif.  Mitchell's catch in the third quarter made the game 17- 7 SMC. Michael Yanow
Santa Monica College defensive back Qujuan Floyd #9 runs with the ball after intercepting a pass to seal the victory for SMC against Antelope Valley College at Marauder Stadium on Saturday, November 10, 2012 in Lancaster, Calif.  SMC won 24-21 to win the league championship in back-to-back years.  Michael Yanow
Santa Monica College quarterback Alfonse Medina #12 is all smiles after defeating Antelope Valley College at Marauder Stadium on Saturday, November 10, 2012 in Lancaster, Calif.  SMC won 24-21 to win the league championship in back-to-back years.  Michael Yanow
Santa Monica College quarterback Alfonse Medina #12 is congratulated by family and friends after defeating Antelope Valley College at Marauder Stadium on Saturday, November 10, 2012 in Lancaster, Calif.  SMC won 24-21 to win the league championship in back-to-back years.  Michael Yanow
Santa Monica College players fight over an extra chicken sandwich from McDonald's after playing Antelope Valley College in football on Saturday, November 10, 2012 in Lancaster, Calif.  SMC players and coaches stop at the nearest McDonald's from the stadium to let everyone get a bite to eat before driving home.  Michael Yanow

 

Taft verus Westchester in City Section Final

Westchester all familiar with wining the City Section Division 1 final saw the other side of things on Saturday afternoon.  Taft powered by senior guard Spencer Dinwiddie and senior forward C.J. Blackwell walked off the courts as champions after Taft defeated Westchester 66-62 on March 5th, 2011 at the Galen Center.

 

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Taft forward and team captain  C.J. Blackwell being introduced at the start of the City Section Division 1 finals on March 5th, 2011 at the Galen Center in downtown Los Angeles.

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Taft center Kevin Johnson jaws a little with Westchester captain Trevone Williams in the second half of the Saturday’s City Section Division 1 finals.

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Taft point guard Spencer Dinwiddie hangs in the air and scores two points in the second half.  Dinwiddie finished with 14 points and 12 assists in the game.

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Taft point guard Spencer Dinwiddie calmly knocks in two free throws with under 3 seconds left in the game to ice the 66-62 win for Taft over Westchester.  Taft won its third City Section Division 1 title.

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Taft players Kris Yanki (left) and Spencer Dinwiddie embrace after the buzzer sounded in celebration of Taft’s 66-62 victory in City Section Division 1 finals at the Galen Center on March 5th, 2011.

Palisades @ Woodland Hills Taft City Section Semifinal

Palisades Dolphins had a comeback of the ages against Crewnshaw in the quarterfinals and earned a spot in the semifinals at the Galen Center on USC’s campus.  Their next assignment was number one ranked Woodland Hills Taft.  Taft was to much for the Dolphins to overcome.    Pali kept it close and had a chance to make a good run in the fourth quarter to make it a two possession game but come not convert enough on the offense end plus Pali could not keep their composure and was whistled for two flagrant fouls and a technical.  The referees at best called this game poorly but Pali was not able adjust as well as Taft did to the poor refereeing of the game.  Taft defeated Pali 78-59 and moved onto the finals against Westchester for the City Section title.

Palisades versus Woodland Hills Taft in the semifinals of the City Section Division 1 at the Galen Center on the campus of USC on Friday, February 25, 2011.    Taft defeated Pali 78-59 and advanced to the finals to take on last years champs Westchester.

Palisades forward Kahil Johnson puts his hand over his heart during the singing of the national anthem at the Galen Center on Friday, February 25 2011.

Palisades versus Woodland Hills Taft in the semifinals of the City Section Division 1 at the Galen Center on the campus of USC on Friday, February 25, 2011.    Taft defeated Pali 78-59 and advanced to the finals to take on last years champs Westchester.

Taft point guard Spencer Dinwiddie sinks a three point shot in the first half in the 78-59 victory over Pali in the semifinal matchup at the Galen Center on Friday, February 25 2011.

Palisades versus Woodland Hills Taft in the semifinals of the City Section Division 1 at the Galen Center on the campus of USC on Friday, February 25, 2011.    Taft defeated Pali 78-59 and advanced to the finals to take on last years champs Westchester.

Taft center Kevin Johnson slams home two points against the Pali defense in the 78-59 victory over Pali in the semifinal matchup at the Galen Center on Friday, February 25 2011.

Palisades versus Woodland Hills Taft in the semifinals of the City Section Division 1 at the Galen Center on the campus of USC on Friday, February 25, 2011.    Taft defeated Pali 78-59 and advanced to the finals to take on last years champs Westchester.

Palisades forward Brenden Otero beats the buzz in the closing seconds of the second quarter to cut Taft’s lead to nine point going into half time at the Galen Center on Friday, February 25 2011.

Palisades versus Woodland Hills Taft in the semifinals of the City Section Division 1 at the Galen Center on the campus of USC on Friday, February 25, 2011.    Taft defeated Pali 78-59 and advanced to the finals to take on last years champs Westchester.

Palisades forward Kahil Johnson scores two of his points in the third quarter in the 59-78 defeat to Taft at the Galen Center on Friday, February 25 2011.

Palisades versus Woodland Hills Taft in the semifinals of the City Section Division 1 at the Galen Center on the campus of USC on Friday, February 25, 2011.    Taft defeated Pali 78-59 and advanced to the finals to take on last years champs Westchester.

Palisades guard Malcolm Creer drives the line for two points in the fourth quarter in the 59-78 defeat to Taft at the Galen Center on Friday, February 25 2011.

Palisades versus Woodland Hills Taft in the semifinals of the City Section Division 1 at the Galen Center on the campus of USC on Friday, February 25, 2011.    Taft defeated Pali 78-59 and advanced to the finals to take on last years champs Westchester.

Palisades guard Donovan Johnson led Palisades with 14 points in the semifinal lost.