Villanova B-ballers slam dunk the opposition
by Misty Volaski

As the buzzer rang last Friday, signaling the end of the Villanova/Laguna Blanca boys' basketball game, the Ojai Valley gained yet another league champion. The Wildcats and the Owls duked it out in an extremely close game last week, with Villanova netting one more basket than Laguna Blanca.
The Wildcats claimed the lead in the first half, 26-23. Though the Owls were never able to pull ahead of Villanova, they were never far behind, always within three points of the undefeated 'Cats.
Clark Tevis of VPS sank in two three-pointers and was 4-5 from the free throw line. Djadji Daffe, one of the CIF Southern Section's top rebounders, had 14 points. Nate Langelier added seven points and seven rebounds to bring the Wildcat boys to the win.
The second-place Lady Wildcats had a much easier time, however, taking Cornerstone Christian for a ride, 34-19.
Katie Jones had her first triple-double with 11 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 steals. "The other Katie," Katie Parziale, had six points two steals, two assists and a school record-breaking 21 rebounds.
Though Villanova kept Cornerstone at bay for the majority of the game, they failed to keep the pressure on one Cornerstone player, who everntually scored all her team's points.
If the girls beat Thacher today, they will retain their second-place title. However a Toad win would leave them tied for second.
Villanova's two varsity basketball teams will go on to CIF playoffs.

© 2002 The Ojai Valley News

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