It was a slow start for the Thunderbirds last weekend at the San Jose City College Tip Off Tournament. The Thunderbirds in the first round fell to Hartnell College by 3points after leading by 17 with 8 minutes to go. In the second round game the Thunderbirds defeated Lassen College by 17 final score Lassen College 62 Thunderbirds 79.In the consolation championship game the Thunderbirds were defeated by the 8th in the state ranked Riverside College Tigers. In this game the Thunderbirds played an horrible 1st half and were down 17 at half time. The Thunderbirds fought back and won the 2nd half but it was too little too late. The final score Riverside College 86 Thunderbirds 74. The Thunderbirds are stiil building chemistry with each other but look forward to playing this weekend and redeeming last weekend performance.
The Thunderbirds head to the Shasta College Invitational Tournament in Redding California this weekend. The Thunderbirds will face in the 1st Round game the Ohlone College Renegades at 4:00 pm Friday November 18,2011.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
2011-2012 MERRITT COLLEGE MENS BASKETBALL TEAM
The start of the 2011-2012 Merritt College Men's Basketball Season is less than 2 weeks away.The expectations for success this season are extremely high. The Thunderbirds return 8 sophomores who had solid success last season, 2 red-shirted freshman who have matured mentally and physically and 2 of the top freshman recruits in Northern California. The Thunderbirds are primed to make a great run for the Bay Valley Conference Title as well as a long post season run.
Dr Z of Angelfire Jc basketball ranks Merritt College Men's Basketball as the #12 ranked team in Northern California. Here is the link: http://www.angelfire.com/sports/jc/norcalpreview11.html
HERE ARE YOUR 2011-2012 MERRITT COLLEGE THUNDERBIRDS
YOUR MERRITT COLLEGE THUNDERBIRDS
#Home Road Name Pos Yr Ht Wt School
0 0/2 Elliott Herald G So 6”4 180 Center High School/Sacramento, Ca
1 1 Kareem Ransom G So 6”3 190 Inderkum High School/Sacramento, Ca
3 3/12 Joshua Amey G Fr 5”11 165 Berkeley High School/Oakland, Ca
4 4 Eric Nelson F Fr 6”7 190 El Cerrito High School/Richmond, Ca
5 5 Nick Capiti G So 6”2 195 Bishop Odowd High School/Oakland, Ca
14 14 Isaiah Gossett G So 6”2 180 Edison High School/ Fresno, Ca
21 21 Maurice Oguinn G Fr 5”11 180 Fremont High School/Oakland, Ca
22 22 Jisaun Randle F So 6”4 200 Newark Memorial High School/Newark, Ca
23 23 Tyler Idowu F So 6”5 205 Rodriguez High School/ Vallejo, Ca
24 24 Marcos Castrillo F Fr 6”6 190 Pinole Valley High School /Pinole, Ca
32 32 Nick Dixon C So 6”8 225 Reed High School/Reno, Nv
34 34 Douglas Anderson C Fr 6”8 215 Stephenson High School/Atlanta, Ga
40 40 Glyndelle Poole C So 6”9 250 Fremont High School/Oakland, Ca
55 55/20 Jordan Fusslier G So 6”0 180 Northstar High School/Baton Rouge, La
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The THUNDERBIRDS open up the preseason schedule against Hartnell College in the first round at the San Jose City College Tip Off Tournament November 10-12 at San Jose City College. The Game time is at 2pm Thursday November 10. We appreciate all support for Merritt College Athletics and look forward to strong support at the first tournament!
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!
Dr Z of Angelfire Jc basketball ranks Merritt College Men's Basketball as the #12 ranked team in Northern California. Here is the link: http://www.angelfire.com/sports/jc/norcalpreview11.html
HERE ARE YOUR 2011-2012 MERRITT COLLEGE THUNDERBIRDS
YOUR MERRITT COLLEGE THUNDERBIRDS
#Home Road Name Pos Yr Ht Wt School
0 0/2 Elliott Herald G So 6”4 180 Center High School/Sacramento, Ca
1 1 Kareem Ransom G So 6”3 190 Inderkum High School/Sacramento, Ca
3 3/12 Joshua Amey G Fr 5”11 165 Berkeley High School/Oakland, Ca
4 4 Eric Nelson F Fr 6”7 190 El Cerrito High School/Richmond, Ca
5 5 Nick Capiti G So 6”2 195 Bishop Odowd High School/Oakland, Ca
14 14 Isaiah Gossett G So 6”2 180 Edison High School/ Fresno, Ca
21 21 Maurice Oguinn G Fr 5”11 180 Fremont High School/Oakland, Ca
22 22 Jisaun Randle F So 6”4 200 Newark Memorial High School/Newark, Ca
23 23 Tyler Idowu F So 6”5 205 Rodriguez High School/ Vallejo, Ca
24 24 Marcos Castrillo F Fr 6”6 190 Pinole Valley High School /Pinole, Ca
32 32 Nick Dixon C So 6”8 225 Reed High School/Reno, Nv
34 34 Douglas Anderson C Fr 6”8 215 Stephenson High School/Atlanta, Ga
40 40 Glyndelle Poole C So 6”9 250 Fremont High School/Oakland, Ca
55 55/20 Jordan Fusslier G So 6”0 180 Northstar High School/Baton Rouge, La
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The THUNDERBIRDS open up the preseason schedule against Hartnell College in the first round at the San Jose City College Tip Off Tournament November 10-12 at San Jose City College. The Game time is at 2pm Thursday November 10. We appreciate all support for Merritt College Athletics and look forward to strong support at the first tournament!
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
SUMMER PREPERATION FOR THE 2011/2012 SEASON
Once again the summer brings a fresh start to Merritt College Men's Basketball program. There again will be high expectations for the 2011-2012 squad but summer preperation is neccessary to place the best foot forward toward accomplishing success. Keys positions that needed to be addressed in the off season were the point guard and post position. The 2011-2012 Thunderbirds have the potential to improve the team defense and rebounding dramatically. Kevin McCarthy writer for Nor Cal preps talks about the addittions and returners to the 2011-2012 Merritt College Men's Basketball Team.
Here is the link:http://norcalbasketball.blogspot.com/2011/06/now-for-merritt-college-2011-12.html
THE THUNDERBIRDS SUMMER SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS:
NORCAL NCAA SHOWCASE AT SKYLINE COLLEGE (SANBRUNO, CA) JULY 7 AND 8 (4 GAMES) GAMETIMES TBA...
SOCAL NCAA SHOWCASE AT AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY (AZUSA, CA) JULY 29 THROUGH 31 (4GAMES) GAMETIMES TBA...
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!
Here is the link:http://norcalbasketball.blogspot.com/2011/06/now-for-merritt-college-2011-12.html
THE THUNDERBIRDS SUMMER SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS:
NORCAL NCAA SHOWCASE AT SKYLINE COLLEGE (SANBRUNO, CA) JULY 7 AND 8 (4 GAMES) GAMETIMES TBA...
SOCAL NCAA SHOWCASE AT AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY (AZUSA, CA) JULY 29 THROUGH 31 (4GAMES) GAMETIMES TBA...
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
THE COMPLETION OF THE 2010/2011 THUNDERBIRD MEN'S BASKETBALL SEASON
The Thunderbirds finished the 2010-2011 season on a productive note accumulating a record of 19-11 overall and 8-5 in conference play. What is clear is that the Thunderbirds are headed in the right direction, and the 2011-2012 season brings even more promise of continued success.
THE MERRITT COLLEGE MEN'S BASKETBALL PROGRAM CELEBRATES!
2011 1ST TEAM ALL BAY VALLEY CONFERENCE
JOSHUA HATCHER 6"5 FORWARD (BERKELEY HS) OAKLAND, CA
The Merritt college men's basketball program is handling there end of the deal as all 5 sophomores are on target to graduate and will have full scholarship offers from Division 1 and 2 universities.
(Kevin McCarthy) writer for Norcalpreps and norcal basketball blogspot has written a blog about the accomplishments of the Merritt Men's Basketball Program.
HereHere is the link:http://norcalbasketball.blogspot.com/2011/06/who-is-going-where-update-on-merritt.html
RICHARD WALKER 6"7 FORWARD (BERKMAR HS) ATLANTA, GA HAS COMMITTED TO DIVISION1 TEXAS A&M PRAIRIE VIEW >
WILLIAM TOLEFREE 6"7 FORWARD (STEPHENSON HS) ATLANTA, GA HAS A POSSIBLE UP COMING COMMITMENT TO DIVISION 1 TEXAS A&M PRAIRIE VIEW AND OTHER VARIOUS DIVISION 2 UNIVERSITIES.
SAAJID POLITE 6"3 GUARD (GRANT HS) SACRAMENTO, CA HAS COMMITTED TO DIVISION 2 UNIVERSITY OF SIOUX FALLS IN SOUTH DAKOTA
ROMAN ROBINSON 6"3 GUARD (RODRIGUEZ HS) FAIRFIELD, CA HAS COMMITTED TO NAIA D1WEBSTER UNIVERSITY IN SAINT LOUIS, MO.
JOSHUA HATCHER 6"5 FORWARD (BERKELEY HS) OAKLAND, CA HAS COMMITTED TO DIVISION 2 CHADRON STATE COLLEGE IN NEBRASKA.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!
Monday, February 7, 2011
IN THERE FINAL REGULAR SEASON GAME THE THUNDERBIRDS HEAD ACROSS TOWN TO PLAY THEIR RIVAL THE ALAMEDA COLLEGE COUGARS
The Thunderbirds took on their cross town rival the Alameda College Cougars and in a lethargic performance the Thunderbirds were defeated in there final regular season game Thunderbirds 71 Cougars 72.
William Tolefree- led the Thunderbirds with 15 points 4 rebounds and 4 assists.
Saajid Polite- had 14 points 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals.
Richard Walker- had 10 points 8 rebounds and 3 blocks.
Roman Robinson had 10 points and 3 assists
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!
William Tolefree- led the Thunderbirds with 15 points 4 rebounds and 4 assists.
Saajid Polite- had 14 points 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals.
Richard Walker- had 10 points 8 rebounds and 3 blocks.
Roman Robinson had 10 points and 3 assists
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!
THE THUNDERBIRDS ROLL PAST THE MARIN COLLEGE MARINERS BY 21
In the Thunderbirds final home game and sophomore night the Thunderbirds didn't let down the home crowd. At the end of the first half the Thunderbirds had a 16 point lead 31- 15. The second half was more of the same as the Thunderbirds rolled to a 78-57 win over the Marin College Mariners. Currently the Thunderbirds are 7-4 in conference play and 18-9 overall.
The Thunderbirds were led by:
(Sophomore) Joshua Hatcher who had 21 points 6 rebounds.
(Sophomore) Richard Walker had a double-double of 15 points and 15 rebounds
(Sophomore) Roman Robinson had 14 points and 5 rebounds.
(Sophomore) Saajid Polite had 10 points and 5 assists.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!
The Thunderbirds were led by:
(Sophomore) Joshua Hatcher who had 21 points 6 rebounds.
(Sophomore) Richard Walker had a double-double of 15 points and 15 rebounds
(Sophomore) Roman Robinson had 14 points and 5 rebounds.
(Sophomore) Saajid Polite had 10 points and 5 assists.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
IN THE FINAL HOME GAME OF THE REGULAR SEASON THE THUNDERBIRDS TAKE ON THE MARIN COLLEGE MARINERS
In the final home game of the regular season the Thunderbirds take on the Marin College Mariners Friday Febuary 4, 2011. Please come and support your Thunderbirds in there final home game of the regular season. The women play at 5;30pm and the men play at 7;30pm.
General Admission is $5. Any fan wearing blue or gold gets in for $2 each. Groups of 5 or more get in for$1 each.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!
General Admission is $5. Any fan wearing blue or gold gets in for $2 each. Groups of 5 or more get in for$1 each.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!
THE THUNDERBIRDS CRUISE BY THE CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE COMETS BY 34
The Thunderbirds cruised to victory over the Contra Costa Comets by 34 points. The final score Thunderbirds 77 Comets 43. All of the Thunderbird players on the roster contributed on the score board as well as on the stat sheet. The Thunderbirds had 5 players in double figures and 2 players had a double doubles. The Thunderbirds are 6-4 in conference and 17-9 overall. The hope is that the Thunderbirds continue their better play and finish the season strong going into the Conference playoffs and beyond.....
The Thunderbirds were led by:
Roman Robinson- had 13 points and 5 rebounds.
William Tolfree- had 12 points and 11 rebounds a double-double.
Tyler Idowu- had 11 points and 10 rebounds a double-double.
Saajid Polite- had 11 points 6 assists, 5 rebounds and 2 steals.
Joshua Hatcher- had 11 points and 5 rebounds.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!
The Thunderbirds were led by:
Roman Robinson- had 13 points and 5 rebounds.
William Tolfree- had 12 points and 11 rebounds a double-double.
Tyler Idowu- had 11 points and 10 rebounds a double-double.
Saajid Polite- had 11 points 6 assists, 5 rebounds and 2 steals.
Joshua Hatcher- had 11 points and 5 rebounds.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!
Monday, January 31, 2011
THE THUNDERBIRDS FACE THE CONTRA COSTA COMETS MONDAY JANUARY 31, 2011
The Thunderbirds welcome the Contra Costa Comets to Merritt College Monday January 31, 2011. The Women play at 5:30pm and the Men play at 7:30. Currently the Thunderbirds are 5-4 in conference play and 16-9 overall. Please come and support the Thunderbirds in there final 2 home games.
General Admission is $5 any fan wearing blue or gold gets in for $3 and groups of 5 or more get in for $2 each person.
Side note: Dr "C" the California Junior College Basketball Guru will be in the building reporting on the Thunderbirds!
His website is: www.angelfire.com/sports/jc/
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!
General Admission is $5 any fan wearing blue or gold gets in for $3 and groups of 5 or more get in for $2 each person.
Side note: Dr "C" the California Junior College Basketball Guru will be in the building reporting on the Thunderbirds!
His website is: www.angelfire.com/sports/jc/
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!
YUBA SLIPS BY THE THUNDERBIRDS 75-73
In one of the better games the Thunderbirds have played in there last 10 games Yuba college was able to slip by the Thunderbirds by the score 75-73. The Thunderbirds went into halftime trailing 35-30. In the 2nd half the Thunderbirds played determined and had a 3 point lead in the last minute. In the final minute a lack defensive communication allowed Yuba college to take a un-contested 3 point shot tying the game. The Thunderbirds then came down in there next possession and turned it over allowing Yuba college to come down and score putting Yuba college up by 2 points. The Thunderbirds in there next possession didn't score and had to foul. Yuba hit 1 out of 2 in the bonus and the Thunderbirds tried a desperation 3 point shot but were fouled before getting the shot off. The Thunderbirds hit the first free throw and attempted to miss the second and tried to tip the ball in unsuccessfully and in the end the Thunderbirds fall to Yuba College by 2 points 75-73.
The Thunderbirds were led by:
Saajid Polite 19 points 6 assists and 5 rebounds.
Richard Walker had a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Roman Robinson had 10 points and 5 rebounds.
William Tolefree had 10 points and 7 rebounds.
Joshua Hatcher had 10 points and 5 rebounds
Nick Capiti added 10 points.
If the Thunderbirds are able to build on this game they will have a opportunity to redeem themselves in there final 3 conference games as well as in the Bay Valley Conference Tournament at the conclusion of the season. This will open the opportunity for a possible California State Tournament birth!
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!
The Thunderbirds were led by:
Saajid Polite 19 points 6 assists and 5 rebounds.
Richard Walker had a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Roman Robinson had 10 points and 5 rebounds.
William Tolefree had 10 points and 7 rebounds.
Joshua Hatcher had 10 points and 5 rebounds
Nick Capiti added 10 points.
If the Thunderbirds are able to build on this game they will have a opportunity to redeem themselves in there final 3 conference games as well as in the Bay Valley Conference Tournament at the conclusion of the season. This will open the opportunity for a possible California State Tournament birth!
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!
Thursday, January 27, 2011
THE THUNDERBIRDS COME HOME TO FACE THE YUBA COLLEGE 49ERS
This Friday January 28, 2011 the Thunderbirds welcome the Yuba College 49er's to the Merritt College Gymnasium. (This is the biggest game left on the Bay Valley Conference schedule for the Thunderbirds).The Thunderbirds are currently 5-3 in league play and 16-8 overall. For the Thunderbirds to be successful in this contest they must play with passion and intelligence in all phases of the game. Especially with there defense, rebounding, free throws and limiting there turnovers will give them a opportunity to be successful.
We look forward to outstanding attendance of the Merritt College Fan base and community. The women play at 5:30pm and the Men play at 7:30pm.
Quick note: Any Merritt College Thunderbird fans wearing royal blue or gold get in for $2 each and groups of 5 or more get in for $1 each. General Admission is $5.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!
We look forward to outstanding attendance of the Merritt College Fan base and community. The women play at 5:30pm and the Men play at 7:30pm.
Quick note: Any Merritt College Thunderbird fans wearing royal blue or gold get in for $2 each and groups of 5 or more get in for $1 each. General Admission is $5.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!
THE THUNDERBIRDS DEFEAT THE NAPA VALLEY COLLEGE STORM 68-60
The Thunderbirds were are able to go until hostile territory and defeat the Napa Valley College Storm. Final score Thunderbirds 68 Storm 60. The Thunderbirds won both halves of the contest even though they shot poorly from the free throw line at 44%. The Thunderbirds defense and timely rebounding enabled the Thunderbirds to collect the victory.
The Thunderbirds were led by:
Saajid Polite led all scorers with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
William Tolefree had 16 points and 7 rebounds.
Roman Robinson had 14 points, 5 rebounds and 2 steals.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!
The Thunderbirds were led by:
Saajid Polite led all scorers with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
William Tolefree had 16 points and 7 rebounds.
Roman Robinson had 14 points, 5 rebounds and 2 steals.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
The Thunderbirds lose to the Mendocino College Eagles 104 -96
The Thunderbirds traveled 2 1/2 hours up to Ukiah, California to take on the Mendocino College Eagles and were defeated 104-96. The Thunderbirds consistently missed layups, turned over the basketball 21 times, shot poor from the ft line at 66% 21/32 and allowed a season high 104 points. This week of Bay Valley Conference play is the most important of the week of the entire season. What is the positive that can be taken from the game? In final 10 minutes of the contest the Thunderbirds displayed solid defense which enabled them to dwindle the lead down to 6. The Thunderbirds have too regroup quickly as they face the Napa Valley College Storm in Napa Valley this Wednesday January 26, 2011.
The Thunderbirds were led by:
Nick Capiti led the Thunderbirds with 21 points 3 rebounds and 3 assists.
Roman Robinson had 19 points and 5 rebounds.
Saajid Polite had 17 points and 10 assists another double-double.
William Tolefree had 16 points and 8 rebounds.
The Thunderbirds have a challenging test as they play 2 games in three days against the top teams in the Bay Valley Conference standings......
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!
The Thunderbirds were led by:
Nick Capiti led the Thunderbirds with 21 points 3 rebounds and 3 assists.
Roman Robinson had 19 points and 5 rebounds.
Saajid Polite had 17 points and 10 assists another double-double.
William Tolefree had 16 points and 8 rebounds.
The Thunderbirds have a challenging test as they play 2 games in three days against the top teams in the Bay Valley Conference standings......
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!
Thursday, January 20, 2011
PTV SPORTS WILL BE TELEVISING THIS FRIDAY NIGHT'S HOME GAME VS ALAMEDA COLLEGE
The Thunderbirds looked forward to playing at home against there cross town rival the Alameda College Cougars. The Thunderbirds controlled the game and cruised to a 26 point victory. The Thunderbirds improved there conference record to 4-2 and 15-7 overall in front of the home crowd, as well as being showcased on Peralta TV Sports. The Thunderbirds had 5 players in double figures and 10 in the scoring column.
Will Tolefree led the Thunderbirds with 16 points and 8 rebounds.
Joshua Hatcher had 15 points and 8 rebounds.
Nick Capiti had 14 points and 7 assists.
Tyler Idowu had 12 points and 6 rebounds.
Roman Robinson added 12 points.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!
Will Tolefree led the Thunderbirds with 16 points and 8 rebounds.
Joshua Hatcher had 15 points and 8 rebounds.
Nick Capiti had 14 points and 7 assists.
Tyler Idowu had 12 points and 6 rebounds.
Roman Robinson added 12 points.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!
The Thunderbirds Defeat Contra Costa College 79-64
The Thunderbirds start the beginning of week 3 strong by defeating the Contra Costa Comets by a score of Comets 64 Thunderbirds 79.
The Thunderbirds were led by:
William Tolefree led the Thunderbirds with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 steals.
Tyler Idowu had another double-double of 15 points, 11 rebounds and 5 steals.
Joshua Hatcher had a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Roman Robinson added 10 points.
The Thunderbirds look forward to coming home to take on there cross town rival the Alameda College Cougars. This conference game is a pivotal for both teams as the Thunderbirds expect a great crowd on hand as Peralta TV Sports will be televising the game. The women take on the Laney College Eagles at 5:30pm and the Men take on the Alameda College Cougars at 7:30pm. General Admission is $5 and fan wearing royal blue and gold get in for $3 and groups of 5 or more get in for $2 each. We are excited and look forward to seeing there!
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!
The Thunderbirds were led by:
William Tolefree led the Thunderbirds with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 steals.
Tyler Idowu had another double-double of 15 points, 11 rebounds and 5 steals.
Joshua Hatcher had a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Roman Robinson added 10 points.
The Thunderbirds look forward to coming home to take on there cross town rival the Alameda College Cougars. This conference game is a pivotal for both teams as the Thunderbirds expect a great crowd on hand as Peralta TV Sports will be televising the game. The women take on the Laney College Eagles at 5:30pm and the Men take on the Alameda College Cougars at 7:30pm. General Admission is $5 and fan wearing royal blue and gold get in for $3 and groups of 5 or more get in for $2 each. We are excited and look forward to seeing there!
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!
Sunday, January 16, 2011
2-0 In Week 2 Of Bay Valley Conference Play!
The Thunderbirds have got back on right track in week 2 of Bay Valley Conference play, with 2 wins against the Solano College Falcons and the Marin College Mariners. On Wednesday January 12, 2011 the Thunderbirds beat Solano College by the score of 87-63. Then on Friday January 14, 2011 the Thunderbirds beat Marin College at Marin College by the score of 71-57. The Thunderbirds are currently 2-2 in league play and 13-7 overall.
On Wednesday January 12, 2011 vs Solano the Thunderbirds were led by:
William Tolefree had a double-double of 23 points and 11 rebounds.
Saajid Polite had a double-double of 16 points and 11 assists.
Joshua Hatcher had 14 points and 8 rebounds.
Richard Walker chipped in 10 points and 8 rebounds.
On Friday January 14, 2011 vs Marin the Thunderbirds were led by:
Tyler Idowu had a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds.
Saajid Polite had 9 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds.
Roman Robinson had 9 points and 5 rebounds.
Joshua Hatcher had 8 points and 7 rebounds.
Contrail Dixon chipped in 8 points and shot 85% 6/7 ft line.
The Thunderbirds continue to play on the road headed to Richmond Wednesday January 19, 2011 to face the Contra Costa Comets. The women play at 5:30pm and the Men play at 7:30pm. Then on Friday January 21, 2011 the Thunderbirds come home to take on there crosstown rival the Alameda College Cougars. The women play at 5:30pm and the Men play at 7:30pm. We appreciate all the support for Merritt College Athletics and look forward to great crowd this Friday January 21, 2011.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!
On Wednesday January 12, 2011 vs Solano the Thunderbirds were led by:
William Tolefree had a double-double of 23 points and 11 rebounds.
Saajid Polite had a double-double of 16 points and 11 assists.
Joshua Hatcher had 14 points and 8 rebounds.
Richard Walker chipped in 10 points and 8 rebounds.
On Friday January 14, 2011 vs Marin the Thunderbirds were led by:
Tyler Idowu had a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds.
Saajid Polite had 9 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds.
Roman Robinson had 9 points and 5 rebounds.
Joshua Hatcher had 8 points and 7 rebounds.
Contrail Dixon chipped in 8 points and shot 85% 6/7 ft line.
The Thunderbirds continue to play on the road headed to Richmond Wednesday January 19, 2011 to face the Contra Costa Comets. The women play at 5:30pm and the Men play at 7:30pm. Then on Friday January 21, 2011 the Thunderbirds come home to take on there crosstown rival the Alameda College Cougars. The women play at 5:30pm and the Men play at 7:30pm. We appreciate all the support for Merritt College Athletics and look forward to great crowd this Friday January 21, 2011.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!
Monday, January 10, 2011
The Thunderbirds take on the Solano College Falcons Wednesday Night January 12, 2011 at Home.
The Thunderbirds have a new week of Bay Valley Conference play in which the Thunderbirds take on the Solano College Falcons this wednesday January 12, 2011. The Thunderbirds are 0-2 in conference play but stand overall at 11-7. The Thunderbirds look to get back on the winning track and hope for strong fan attendance at the 2nd home game played at the newly beautifully renovated Merritt College Gymnasium. The women play at 5:30pm and the Men play at 7:30pm. Please come and support your Merritt College Thunderbirds.
General admission is $5, if you wear blue or gold you get in for $3 and groups of 5 or more get in for $2 each.
GO THUNDERBIRDS !!!!!!!
General admission is $5, if you wear blue or gold you get in for $3 and groups of 5 or more get in for $2 each.
GO THUNDERBIRDS !!!!!!!
The Thunderbirds must regroup after losing to the Mustangs by 2
The first week of the Bay Valley Conference season was a very unpleasant one for the the Thunderbirds finishing 0-2. The Thunderbirds allowed the Los Medanos College Mustangs to slipped by them by 2 points. The Thunderbirds controlled the game by 11 points for 3 quarters. Numerous miscues and poor discipline on offense and defense in the 4 quarter created the final result Mustangs 68 Thunderbirds 66. All people affiliated with sports know that a season is not a race but a journey. For the Thunderbirds to resurrect a good start to the beginning of there season they must take 1 game at a time approach in the Bay Valley Conference. Discipline and attention to detail is a must for the Thunderbirds to reap the benefits at the close of this year's season and beyond. The Thunderbirds record stands at 11-7
William Tolefree led the Thunderbirds with 14 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks and 2 steals.
Joshua Hatcher had 13 points and 7 rebounds. He also was 4 for 4 from ft line.
Roman Robinson had 9 points, 3 rebounds and 3 steals.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!
William Tolefree led the Thunderbirds with 14 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks and 2 steals.
Joshua Hatcher had 13 points and 7 rebounds. He also was 4 for 4 from ft line.
Roman Robinson had 9 points, 3 rebounds and 3 steals.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
The Thunderbirds Stunned in Home Opener
1/5/2010
The Thunderbirds opened the renovated Merritt College Gymnasium and Bay Valley Conference season on a sour note as the Thunderbirds were upset by Mendocino College. The game was a offensive shootout, with both teams lacking solid defense. However on this night it left the Thunderbirds on the short end of the stick Mendocino 95 Thunderbirds 86. The Thunderbirds Conference record stands at 0-1 with a overall record of 11-6....
William Tolefree led the Thunderbirds in scoring and rebounding with 22 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals.
Saajid Polite had a hot 1st half but cooled downed in the 2nd half (cramping) finishing with 15 points, 8 assists and 5 rebounds.
Joshua Hatcher had 14 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists.
Tyler Idowu had 12 points, 7 rebounds and 3 blocks.
Elliott Herald had 10 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.
For the Thunderbirds to have a opportunity to win the Bay Valley Conference they must defend, rebound and shoot free throws consistently. When they accomplish these goals they will be a top of the Bay Valley Conference. Merritt College appreciates all who came last night to support Merritt College Athletics. The Thunderbirds next home game is next Wednesday January 12, 2011 vs the Solano College Falcons. The women play at 5:30pm and the Men play at 7:30pm. The Thunderbirds have a quick day turnaround and play the Los Medanos College Mustangs at Los Medanos College this Friday January 7, 2011 at 7:30pm.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!
The Thunderbirds opened the renovated Merritt College Gymnasium and Bay Valley Conference season on a sour note as the Thunderbirds were upset by Mendocino College. The game was a offensive shootout, with both teams lacking solid defense. However on this night it left the Thunderbirds on the short end of the stick Mendocino 95 Thunderbirds 86. The Thunderbirds Conference record stands at 0-1 with a overall record of 11-6....
William Tolefree led the Thunderbirds in scoring and rebounding with 22 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals.
Saajid Polite had a hot 1st half but cooled downed in the 2nd half (cramping) finishing with 15 points, 8 assists and 5 rebounds.
Joshua Hatcher had 14 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists.
Tyler Idowu had 12 points, 7 rebounds and 3 blocks.
Elliott Herald had 10 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.
For the Thunderbirds to have a opportunity to win the Bay Valley Conference they must defend, rebound and shoot free throws consistently. When they accomplish these goals they will be a top of the Bay Valley Conference. Merritt College appreciates all who came last night to support Merritt College Athletics. The Thunderbirds next home game is next Wednesday January 12, 2011 vs the Solano College Falcons. The women play at 5:30pm and the Men play at 7:30pm. The Thunderbirds have a quick day turnaround and play the Los Medanos College Mustangs at Los Medanos College this Friday January 7, 2011 at 7:30pm.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!
Sunday, January 2, 2011
The Start Of Bay Valley Confrence Play
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!
The New Year brings the Thunderbirds a beautifully renovated Merritt College Gymnasium and a new season in the Bay Valley Conference. With solid preseason play and a record of 11-5 the Thunderbirds are ready to compete to win the Bay Valley Conference Championship. The Thunderbirds open up the season at home for there 1st time vs the Mendocino College Eagles Wednesday January 5, 2010 at 7:30. To increase fan support any fans wearing blue or gold get in the game for $3 dollars. Fans that bring groups of 5 or more get in for $2 dollars each. In addition there will be give aways and other competitions at half time of all home games. Merritt College wants the entire community to come and support Merritt College Athletics. If you have any questions please email Coach Keenan McMiller at mcfinish2002@yahoo.com.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!
The New Year brings the Thunderbirds a beautifully renovated Merritt College Gymnasium and a new season in the Bay Valley Conference. With solid preseason play and a record of 11-5 the Thunderbirds are ready to compete to win the Bay Valley Conference Championship. The Thunderbirds open up the season at home for there 1st time vs the Mendocino College Eagles Wednesday January 5, 2010 at 7:30. To increase fan support any fans wearing blue or gold get in the game for $3 dollars. Fans that bring groups of 5 or more get in for $2 dollars each. In addition there will be give aways and other competitions at half time of all home games. Merritt College wants the entire community to come and support Merritt College Athletics. If you have any questions please email Coach Keenan McMiller at mcfinish2002@yahoo.com.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!
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