THE THUNDERBIRDS PREPARE FOR THERE BAY VALLEY CONFERENCE OPENER VS THERE CROSS TOWN RIVAL THE ALAMEDA COLLEGE COUGARS JAN 2, 2014 AT 7:30 PM

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

The THUNDERBIRDS prepare to open the Bay Valley Conference Season vs their crosstown rival the Alameda College Cougars in Alameda Jan 2, 2014 at 7:30pm. The THUNDERBIRDS look to compete and win the Bay Valley Conference this season, please come and support the THUNDERBIRDS.




GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE THUNDERBIRDS TAKE ON THE OHLONE COLLEGE RENEGADES IN THE FIRST ROUND OF THE SJCC COLLEGE TOURNAMENT DEC 12, 2013 AT 8 PM

The THUNDERBIRDS take on the Ohlone College Renegades in the first round of the San Jose City college Tournament Dec 12, 2013 at 8 pm. Please come and support your Merritt College THUNDERBIRDS!


The THUNDERBIRDS came up 3 points short vs the Ohlone College Renegades final score 83-80. Although the THUNDERBIRDS suffered a defeat the THUNDERBIRDS played better team basketball.

The THUNDEBIRDS were led by:

(SOPH) ANTHONY KNIGHT 22 POINTS 4 ASSISTS AND 4 REBOUNDS

(FROSH) MACEO BELL 14 POINTS AND 5 REBOUNDS

(FROSH) DENZEL BELLOT 14 POINTS AND 5 REBOUNDS

(SOPH) DAVID ANDOH 12 POINTS AND 9 REBOUNDS

(SOPH) MARCUS GREEN 12 POINTS, 8 REBOUNDS AND 8 ASSISTS


In the second round contest the THUNDERBIRDS took on there crosstown rival the Alameda College Cougars. The THUNDERBIRDS defeated the Cougars 95-87.

The THUNDERBIRDS were led by:

(FROSH) DENZEL BELLOT 21 POINTS 6 REBOUNDS 3 ASSISTS AND 2 STEALS.

(SOPH) ANTHONY KNIGHT 18 POINTS 7 REBOUNDS AND 3 ASSISTS

(SOPH) DAVID ANDOH 17 POINTS,  9 REBOUNDS AND 2 BLOCKS

(FROSH) MACEO BELL 14 POINTS 9 REBOUNDS AND 4 STEALS

(SOPH) MARCUS GREEN 11 POINTS 9 ASSISTS AND 6 REBOUNDS

(FROSH) KHARI SWIFT 9 POINTS AND 7 REBOUNDS


In the consolation championship the THUNDERBIRDS took on the Monterey Peninsula College Lobos and simply didn't come ready to play and lost the game final score 74-62.

The THUNDERBIRDS were led by:

(FROSH) MACEO BELL 12 POINTS, 7 REBOUNDS AND 5 STEALS

(SOPH) DAVID ANDOH 10 POINTS,  6 REBOUNDS AND 2 BLOCKS

(SOPH) ANTHONY KNIGHT 10 POINTS 5 REBOUNDS AND 3 ASSISTS

(SOPH) MARCUS GREEN 8 POINTS AND 4 REBOUNDS





GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE THUNDERBIRDS LOSE IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE TOURNAMENT

On November 29, 2013 the THUNDERBIRDS took on the Bakersfield College Renegades and defeated the host team 78-54. The THUNDERBIRDS displayed there best defensive showcase limiting the Renegades to 54 points.


The THUNDERBIRDS were led by:

(SOPHOMORE) ANTHONY KNIGHT 21 POINTS, 12 REBOUNDS AND 5 ASSISTS

(SOPHOMORE) DAVID ANDOH 17 POINTS, 8 REBOUNDS AND 2 BLOCKS

(FRESHMAN) MACEO BELL 13 POINTS AND 8 REBOUNDS

(SOPHOMORE) MARCUS GREEN 12 POINTS AND 9 REBOUNDS


On November 30, 2013 in the championship game of the Bakersfield Tournament the THUNDERBIRDS took on the Alan Hancock Bulldogs and were defeated 82-79. The THUNDERBIRDS took 16 quick shots and shot 12/24 from the FT line in the second half. To win championships the THUNDERBIRDS have to be mental focus 40 minutes take quality shots and shoot 75% from the free throw line.

The THUNDERBIRDS were led by:

(SOPHOMORE) DAVID ANDOH 20 POINTS, 8 REBOUNDS AND 2 STEALS

(SOPHOMORE) JALIL EPPENGER 15 POINTS AND 4 REBOUNDS

(FRESHMAN) MACEO BELL 14 POINTS and 10 REBOUNDS

(SOPHOMORE) MARCUS GREEN 10 POINTS AND 6 REBOUNDS

(FRESHMAN) DENZEL BELLOT 10 POINTS


GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE THUNDERBIRDS HEAD TO THE BAKERFIELD COLLEGE TOURNAMENT TO FACE THE BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE RENEGADES.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

The THUNDERBIRDS head south the day after Thanksgiving to face the Bakersfield College Renegades at the Bakersfield College Tournament. Friday November 29, 2013 at 5pm. Please come and support the THUNDERBIRDS!!





GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE THUNDERBIRDS LOSE THE CONSLATION CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE SHASTA COLLEGE TOURNAMENT

The THUNDERBIRDS had some ups and downs this past weekend at the Shasta College Tournament. The THUNDERBIRDS completed the tournament 1-2.

Yesterday Sunday November 24, 2013 in the consolation championship the THUNDERBIRDS faced the Cabrillo College Seahawks. The THUNDERBIRDS had the lead with 40 sec to go in regulation  but emotionalism and poor shot selection took the game until overtime. In overtime poor shot selection and turnovers led to the THUNDERBIRDS defeat 83-76.


THE THUNDERBIRDS WERE LED BY:

(SOPHOMORE) JALIL EPPENGER HAD 20 POINTS AND 3 STEALS

(SOPHOMORE) DAVID ANDOH HAD 19 POINTS, 10 REBOUNDS AND 2 BLOCKS

(SOPHOMORE) ANTHONY KNIGHT HAD 18 POINTS AND 5 REBOUNDS


Saturday November 23, 2013 in the 2 round game the THUNDERBIRDS defeated the Shasta College Knights 97-85.

THE THUNDERBIRDS WERE LED BY:

(SOPHOMORE) ANTHONY KNIGHT HAD 24 POINTS 5 ASSISTS AND 5 REBOUNDS

(SOPHOMORE) JALIL EPPENGER HAD 13 POINTS AND 4 REBOUNDS

(SOPHOMORE) DAVID ANDOH HAD 12 POINTS AND 9 REBOUNDS

(SOPHOMORE) GREG CALVIN HAD 12 POINTS 6 REBOUNDS AND 2 STEALS

(FRESHMAN) DENZEL BELLOT HAD 13 POINTS AND 4 REBOUNDS

(FRESHMAN) MACEO BELL HAD 10 POINTS AND 6 REBOUNDS


On Friday November 22, 2013 in the 1st round game the THUNDERBIRDS were defeated by the Ohlone College Renegades 97-83. The THUNDERBIRDS were out of sink the entire game.

THE THUNDERBIRDS WERE LED BY:

(FRESHMAN) DENZEL BELLOT 25 POINTS 2 REBOUNDS AND 2 STEALS

(FRESHMAN) MACEO BELL 16 POINTS 7 REBOUNDS

(SOPHOMORE) ANTHONY KNIGHT 16 POINTS 5 REBOUNDS

(SOPHOMORE) MARCUS GREEN 10 POINTS AND 8 REBOUNDS



GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE #3 RANKED THUNDERBIRDS PREPARE FOR THE 1ST ROUND SHOWDOWN VS THE OHLONE COLLEGE AT THE SHASTA COLLEGE TOURNAMENT NOV 22, 2013 AT 8 PM

The #3 ranked THUNDERBIRDS prepare for a 1st round showdown with the Ohlone College Renegades at the Shasta College Tournament Nov 22, 2013 at 8pm in Redding, California.
Merritt College Family and Friends please make arrangements to come up and support the THUNDERBIDS up at Shasta College.

Here is the link to the State Rankings: http://norcalprepandjuco.blogspot.com/2013/11/coach-k-northern-california-jc-rankings.html



GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!

THE THUNDERBIRDS WIN THE CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE SJCC TIP OFF TOURNAMENT!

The THUNDERBIRDS scored 115 points in the early season and defeat the SJCC Jaguars 115-105 for the championship at the SJCC Tip Off Tournament. The THUNDERBIRDS played poised under heavy pressure and foul trouble. The 2013-2014 THUNDERBIRDS  are extremely hungry to win each game.

The THUNDERBIRDS were led by:

(SOPHOMORE) TOURNAMENT (MVP) ANTHONY KNIGHT had 31 POINTS, 4 ASSISTS, 5 REBOUNDS AND 2 ASSISTS

(SOPHOMORE) MARCUS GREEN had 25 POINTS, 10 REBOUNDS AND 3 STEALS

(FRESHMAN) DENZEL BELLOT had 23 POINTS, 4 REBOUNDS AND 3 STEALS

(FRESHMAN) MACEO BELL had 19 POINTS, 8 REBOUNDS AND 3 STEALS


The THUNDERBIRDS are back in action FRIDAY NOV 21, 2013 at 8PM vs the Ohlone College Renegades at the SHASTA COLLEGE TOURNAMENT in Redding, California




GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE THUNDERBIRDS FACE SAN JOSE CITY COLLEGE JAGUARS IN SJCC TIP OFF TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

The THUNDERBIRDS face the SJCC Jaguars in the championship of the SJCC Tip off Tournament. The game is today at 4pm at San Jose City College. Please come and support your THUNDERBIRDS in the first championship game of the year.



GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!

(8# IN THE NORTH) THUNDERBIRDS DEFEAT (#8 IN THE SOUTH) RIVERSIDE COLLEGE TIGERS 81-63

The THUNDERBIRDS were strong on the defensive end and went into halftime up 31-29. In the second half the THUNDERBIRDS allowed 32 points and were able to score 50 points. The THUNDERBIRDS win in strong fashion 81-63.

The THUNDERBIRDS were led by:

(SOPHOMORE) ANTHONY KNIGHT 25 POINTS 5 REBOUNDS 3 ASSISTS

(FRESHMAN) DENZEL BELLOT 19 POINTS 5 REBOUNDS and 2 BLOCKS

(FRESHMAN) MACEO BELL 17 POINTS AND 8 REBOUNDS

(SOPHOMORE) DAVID ANDOH 10 POINTS, 10 REBOUNDS and 4 BLOCKS


GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE THUNDERBIRDS FACE THE RIVERSIDE COLLEGE TIGERS TONIGHT FRIDAY AT 8 PM OF THE SJCC TIP OFF TOURNAMENT

The THUNDERBIRDS prepare a showdown as they take on the Riverside community college Tigers tonight at 8pm at the SJCC tip off tournament. Please come and show some support for you Merritt College THUNDERBIRDS!







GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE THUNDERBIRDS DEFEAT THE MONTEREY COLLEGE LOBOS IN THE FIRST ROUND OF THE SJCC TIP OFF TOURNAMENT

The THUNDERBIRDS came out in strong fashion in the season opener and defeated the MPC Lobos by the score of 94-75. The THUNDERBIRDS led at halftime 44-37. In the second half the game was close up to the 7 minute mark where the THUNDERBIRDS turned it up defensively which led to 50 points scored in the second half.

The THUNDERBIRDS were led by:

(FROSH) MACEO BELL 20 PTS 8 REBS, 5 ASSISTS AND 4 STEALS

(FROSH) DENZEL BELLOT 17PTS 6 REBS AND 2 BLKS

(SOPH) ANTHONY KNIGHT 17 PTS 8 STEALS, 5 REBS, 5 ASSISTS

(SOPH) DAVID ANDOH 15 PTS 10 REBS AND 4 ASSISTS

(SOPH) TRENT ARCHER 9 PTS 2 REBS




GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2013-2014 MERRITT COLLEGE THUNDERBIRDS

 The THUNDERBIRDS are 2 days away from there first game of the season at the San Jose City College Tip Off Tournament. The THUNDERBIRDS open up the season this Thursday November 7, 2013 at 4pm vs the Monterey Peninsula College Lobos at 4pm at San Jose City College. The THUNDERBIRDS return 3 players from the State Final 4 team. Those players are 6"3 Sophomore Jalil Eppenger  (Berkeley HS), 6"2 Sophomore Marcus Green (Bishop O'dowd HS) and 6"2 Sophomore Anthony Knight (El Camino HS (SF) these 3 players will be key contributors and leaders of this year's team.

HERE ARE YOUR 2013-2014 MERRITT COLLEGE THUNDERBIRDS

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#0  DAVID ANDOH ® 6”7 (ST. MARYS HS) MONTREAL, CANADA

#44  ESMIR AHMETHOIC ® 6”6 (ENCINAL HS) ALAMEDA, CA

#20  TRENT ARCHER ® 6”7 (LAS LOMAS HS) WALNUT CREEK, CA

#13  DENZEL BELOTT (L) 6”2 (MCLYMONDS HS) OAKLAND, CA

#21  MACEO BELL ® 6”5 (SKYLINE HS) OAKLAND, CA

#5  HERSHEL BROWN 5”9 (JOHN F KENNEDY HS) SACRAMENTO, CA

#1  KEILAND CALLUM ® 6”5 (ENCINAL HS) RICHMOND, CA

#25  GREG CALVIN 6”4 ® (DEER VALLEY HS) ANTIOCH, CA

#11  JALIL EPPENGER ® 6”3 (BERKELEY HS) OAKLAND, CA

#24  MARCUS GREEN (L) 6”2 (BISHOP ODOWD HS) OAKLAND, CA

#32  DALVIN GUY ® 6”6 (MCLYMONDS HS) OAKLAND, CA

#4 KEITH HIGGINS (R) 5"7 (SAN LEANDRO HS) SAN LEANDRO, CA

#22  ANTHONY KNIGHT ® 6”2 (EL CAMINO HS) SAN FRANCISCO, CA

#23 COREY SPEARS (R) 5"9 (RICHMOND HS) RICHMOND, CA

Please come out and support your THUNDERBIRDS at the San Jose City College Tip Off Tournament this Thursday November 7, 2013 at 4pm.


GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE 2013-2014 MERRITT COLLEGE THUNDERBIRDS (SUMMER VERSION)

Summer is upon us and again the THUNDERBIRDS have graduated 5 sophomores to full scholarships. Now it is time for the THUNDERBIRDS to reload for next season. Writer Kevin McCarthy and Steve Hu of norcalpreps.com talk about incoming recruits and returners who will be apart of the 2013-2014 Merritt College Men's Basketball team.


TAKE A LOOK!!


Here are the links to the 6 articles: 

Kevin McCarthy articles: http://norcalbasketball.blogspot.com/2013/07/merritt-college-2013-14.html

http://norcalbasketball.blogspot.com/2013/08/madoshi-is-heading-to-oakland-hills.html

http://norcalbasketball.blogspot.com/2013/08/swift-is-thunderbird.html

http://norcalbasketball.blogspot.com/2013/08/bellot-t-bird.html

http://norcalbasketball.blogspot.com/2013/08/another-guard-to-merritt.html


Steve Hu article: http://norcalpreps.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1524659




GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FIVE THUNDERBIRDS RECIEVE FULL SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE 2012-2013 SEASON!

The 2012-2013 School year is complete and  5 THUNDERBIRDS move on full scholarships to 4 year universities.

Nor Cal preps writer Kevin McCarthy talks about the 5 THUNDERBIRDS moving on!

Here is the link: http://norcalbasketball.blogspot.com/2013/08/herald-to-panthers.html

Here is the link: http://norcalbasketball.blogspot.com/2013/06/merritt-has-four-moving-on.html


*5"11 170 LBS SOPHOMORE {POINT GUARD} JOSHUA AMEY has signed a National Letter of Intent to play at DIVISION 2 NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY in NAMPA, IDAHO.
Here is Joshua Amey signing link: http://www.nnusports.com/news/2013/6/21/MBB_0621132318.aspx

*6"4 185 LBS SOPHOMORE {SHOOTING GUARD} ELLIOTT HERALD has signed to play at DIVISION 2 CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA.
Here is the article to Elliott Herald destination: http://norcalbasketball.blogspot.com/2013/08/herald-to-panthers.html

*6"7 190 LBS SOPHOMORE {FORWARD} MARCOS CASTRILLO has signed a National Letter Of Intent to play at DIVISION 2 WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY in SILVER CITY, NEW MEXICO.

Here is Marcos Castrillo signing link: http://www.wnmumustangs.com/news/2013/6/19/MBB_0619131052.aspx

*6"8 215 LBS SOPHOMORE {CENTER} DOUGLAS ANDERSON has signed a National Letter Of Intent to play at DIVISION 2 STILLMAN COLLEGE in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA,


*6"7 190 LBS SOPHOMORE {FORWARD} ERIC NELSON has signed a National Letter Of Intent to play at DIVISION 2 CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY in RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA.

Here is Eric Nelson signing link: http://www.cbulancers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=208733360&DB_OEM_ID=8100



GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!

NOR CAL PREPS WRITER KEVIN MCCARTHY TALKS ABOUT "THE RISE OF THE THUNDERBIRDS!"

Nor Cal Preps writer Kevin McCarthy talks in his article about "The rise of the THUNDERBIRDS!"

Take a look at the article: http://norcalbasketball.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-rise-of-thunderbirds.html





GO THUNDERBIRDS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE THUNDERBIRDS FIGHT HARD BUT LOSE A CLOSE ONE AT THE STATE FINAL FOUR

The THUNDERBIRDS started the game strong with a 7-0 run but the Mt. San Antonio College Mounties came back and had the THUNDERBIRDS down at halftime by 11. In the second half the Thunderbirds were down as much as 18 then made a 15-3 run to close within 6 points 3 times in the second half but ran out of gas... Final score THUNDERBIRDS 75 MT SAC 84. What is clear is this THUNDERBIRD squad made history this year as the first squad to make it to the state final four since the 1955 squad as well as the first #15 seeded team to make it the state final four. We wish all the sophomore THUNDERBIRDS good luck and thanks for such as special season!

Here is link to article discussing the game:http://www.mercurynews.com/sports/ci_22803974/merritt-college-men-lose-state-basketball-playoffs 


THE THUNDERBIRDS WERE LED BY:

(FROSH) MARCUS GREEN 17 PTS AND 9 REBS

(SOPH) ERIC NELSON 16 PTS AND 5 REBS 4 BLKS

(SOPH) ELLIOTT HERALD 16 PTS 5REBS AND 2 STLS

(FROSH) ANTHONY KNIGHT 10 PTS AND 5 REBS

(SOPH) JOSHUA AMEY 8 PTS AND 6 ASTS




GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE THUNDERBIRDS PREPARE FOR THE MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE MOUNTIES AT THE STATE FINAL FOUR

The THUNDERBIRDS prepare for a dog fight with the Mt. San Antonio College Mounties from Walnut, California this in the first game of the state Final Four. Please come and support your THUNDERBIRDS in there second ever Final Four appearance last since the year 1958. The championship game will takes place this Friday March 15, 2013 at 5pm at Consumnes River College in Sacramento, Ca.

Here is a link to press written about the THUNDERBIRDS!!!!:http://norcalbasketball.blogspot.com/2013/03/high-time-for-some-merritt-praise.html




GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE THUNDERBIRDS DEFEAT THE DELTA COLLEGE MUSTANGS 79-75 AND ARE IN THE STATE FINAL FOUR FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE SCHOOL HISTORY!!!

The THUNDERBIRDS came ready to play and defeated the Delta College Mustangs 79-75. The THUNDERBIRDS were up 11 points at halftime 35-24.  Delta came back in the contest but the THUNDERBIRDS were able to hold on for the victory and punched there ticket to state Final Four for the first time in history.


THE THUNDERBIRDS were led by:

(FROSH) ANTHONY KNIGHT 22 PTS 5 REBS AND 4 ASTS

(SOPH) JOSHUA AMEY 16 PTS 15 ASTS

(FROSH) MARCUS GREEN 13 PTS AND 6 REBS

(SOPH) ERIC NELSON 10 PTS AND 12 REBS

(FROSH) JALIL EPPENGER  10 PTS AND 4 REBS


GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WITH A TICKET TO THE STATE FINAL FOUR ON THE LINE THE THUNDERBIRDS PREPARE FOR THE DELTA COLLEGE MUSTANGS THIS SATURDAY MARCH 9, 2013 AT 7 PM.

A ticket to the state Final Four on the line the THUNDERBIRDS prepare to take on the Delta College Mustangs this Saturday March 9, 2013 at 7pm. Please come out and support your THUNDERBIRDS as history is made this season.




GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE THUNDERBIRDS DEFEAT THE #7 SEEDED OHLONE COLLEGE RENEGAGES 79-76 IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL SEMIFINALS

In thrilling fashion at the buzzer the THUNDERBIRDS defeat the #7 seeded Ohlone college Renegades by the 79-76. The THUNDERBIRDS (FROSH) Delvon Nisby hit the game winning 3pt basket.


Here is a link to the final moments: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H8pcIuKslQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player

The THUNDERBIRDS have made it to the Elite 8 and have a game against the Delta College Mustangs this Saturday March 9, 2013 at 7pm.

THE THUNDERBIRDS were led by:

(FROSH) DELVON NISBY 21 PTS AND 3 REBS

(FROSH) ANTHONY KNIGHT 16 PTS 5 REBS 3 ASTS

(FROSH) MARCUS GREEN 10 PTS AND 7 REBS

(SOPH) ERIC NELSON 9 PTS AND 13 REBS 4 BLKS

(SOPH) JOSHUA AMEY 8 PTS AND 7 ASTS


GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE THUNDERBIRDS PREPARE TO PLAY THE #7 SEEDED OHLONE COLLEGE RENEGADES IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL PLAYOFF SEMIFINALS WEDNESDAY MARCH 6, 2013 AT 7PM

The THUNDERBIRDS prepare for the Northern California regional semifinals as they take on the #7 seeded Ohlone College Renegades in Fremont, California Wednesday March 6, 2013 at 7pm. Please come out to Fremont and support the THUNDERBIRDS.



GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE THUNDERBIRDS DEFEAT THE #2 SEEDED 2012 STATE CHAMPION FRESNO CITY COLLEGE RAMS IN THE QUARTERFINALS OF THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL PLAYOFFS

The THUNDERBIRDS picked the best time to played one of there best games of the 2012-13 season by defeating the #2 seeded 2012 state champion Fresno City College Rams by a score of 100-83. The contest was a collective team effort in which the THUNDERBIRDS out rebounded, turned over the ball only 8 times  and shot 87% from the free throw line. Thanks goes out to THUNDERBIRD faithful who made the long trip to see the THUNDERBIRDS in action down in Fresno.


THE THUNDERBIRDS WERE LED BY:

(FROSH) DELVON NISBY 21 PTS 4 REBS 2 ASTS

(SOPH) JOSHUA AMEY 16 PTS 11 ASTS

(SOPH) ERIC NELSON 14 PTS 15 REBS 6 BLKS

(FROSH) ANTHONY KNIGHT 14 PTS 5 REBS AND 3 ASTS

(FROSH) JALIL EPPENGER 11 PTS AND 5 REBS

(SOPH) MARCOS CASTRILLO 9 PTS AND 6 REBS


GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!

THE THUNDERBIRDS PREPARE FOR THE 2ND ROUND PLAYOFF CONTEST VS THE #2 SEEDED FRESNO CITY COLLEGE RAMS

In the 2nd Round of the Northern California Regional Playoffs THUNDERBIRDS head to Fresno, Ca to face the Fresno City College Rams this Saturday March 2, 2012 at 7:30 pm . Please come down and support the THUNDERBIRDS in Fresno this weekend we need all the support we can get from the THUNDERBIRD NATION!!!!!!!





GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE THUNDERBIRDS WIN BY 1 IN THRILLING FASHION AT HOME IN THE FIRST ROUND OF THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL PLAYOFFS

In front of a packed THUNDERDOME the THUNDERBIRDS defeated the American River College Beavers with 12 seconds to go  63-62. The winning basket was a tip in by Marcos Castrillo with 5 secs left in the game. The THUNDERBIRDS played solid defense and displayed good ft shooting 21/26 for 81%. The THUNDERBIRDS must improve there offensive patience so that they reduce there team turnovers and gain a offensive rhythm.


THE THUNDERBIRDS WERE LED BY:

(FROSH) DELVON NISBY 21 PTS 2 REBS 1 STL

(FROSH) MARCUS GREEN 12 PTS AND 7 REBS

(SOPH) MARCOS CASTRILLO 9 PTS AND 7 REBS


GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE THUNDERBIRDS QUALIFY FOR THE STATE PLAYOFFS AND HOST A 1ST ROUND CONTEST VS THE AMERICAN RIVER COLLEGE BEAVERS

Please come out and support the THUNDERBIRDS as they host a 1st round state home playoff game vs the American River College Beavers, this Wednesday February 27, 2013 at 7pm. The winner heads this Saturday March 2, 2013 to Fresno to face the Fresno City College Rams. Please come out and support your THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!




GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE THUNDERBIRDS GO TO MARYSVILLE AND COME UP 7 POINTS SHORT OF VICTORY VS THE YUBA COLLEGE 49ERS

The THUNDERBIRDS play hard but couldn't execute down the strech and lose by 7 in Marysville, Ca against the Yuba College 49ers 80-73. The THUNDERBIRDS worked hard but a lack of focus offensively and defensive mental lapses is how the THUNDERBIRDS suffered the lost.

THE THUNDERBIRDS WERE LED BY:

(SOPH) ERIC NELSON 15 PTS 6 REBS 3 BLKS

(FROSH) MARCUS GREEN 12 PTS 9 REBS AND 4 ASSISTS

(FROSH) CHRIS PATTERSON 10 PTS AND 6 REBS

(FROSH) DELVON NISBY 10 PTS

(SOPH) MARCOS CASTRILLO 9 PTS AND 6 REBS


GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!

THE THUNDERBIRDS DEFEAT THE CONTRA COSTA COMETS BY 16 AND TAKE CONTROL OF 2ND PLACE

The THUNDERBIRDS came ready to play for 40 minutes in sophomore night and won in strong fashion over the rival Contra Costa Comets 78-62. The THUNDERBIRDS played strong defense, out rebounded, and executed against the Comets consistently to obtain the victory.

THE THUNDERBIRDS WERE LED BY:

(FROSH) ANTHONY KNIGHT 20 PTS AND 5 REBS

(SOPH) ERIC NELSON 12 PTS AND 3 BLKS

(FROSH) MARCUS GREEN 12PTS AND 5 REBS

(SOPH) ELLIOTT HERALD 10 PTS AND 10 REBS


GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE FINAL HOME GAME OF CONFERENCE SEASON IS HERE AS THE THE THUNDERBIRDS TAKE ON THERE RIVAL THE CONTRA COSTA COMETS THIS WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2013 AT 7:30PM

The hope is to receive a tremendous amount of support in Sophomore night the final home game of the Bay Valley Conference season for the THUNDERBIRDS. If the THUNDERBIRDS are able to win they will tie for 2nd place. Please come and support your THUNDERBIRDS in the last home game of the season!!!!



GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!

THE THUNDERBIRDS LOSE BY 1 AT SOLANO COLLEGE 84-83

The THUNDERBIRDS play less than inspired basketball and lose vs the Solano College Falcons final score Solano 84 THUNDERBIRDS 83. The THUNDERBIRDS must flush this loss and focus on the final week of competition before hopefully heading to the state playoffs.

The THUNDERBIRDS were led by:

(FROSH) MARCUS GREEN 15 PTS , 3 REBS AND 1 STL

(SOPH) JOSHUA AMEY 14 PTS 9 ASTS AND 3 STLS

(FROSH) ANTHONY KNIGHT 13 PTS 5 ASTS,  3 REBS AND 2 STLS

(SOPH) MARCOS CASTRILLO 12 PTS AND 7 REBS

(SOPH) ELLIOTT HERALD 11 PTS AND 2 STLS

(SOPH) ERIC NELSON 10 PTS AND 8 REBS


GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!

THE THUNDERBIRDS PREPARE TO HEAD TO FAIRFIELD TO FACE THE SOLANO COLLEGE FALCONS THIS FRIDAY FEBRUARY 15, 2013 AT 7PM

The THUNDERBIRDS look to continue winning as they head to Fairfield, Ca to face the Solano College Falcons this Friday February 15, 2013 at 7pm. Please come and support your THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE THUNDERBIRDS DEFEAT THE #20 IN THE STATE RANKED MARIN COLLEGE MARINERS 61-55

In a low scoring game the THUNDERBIRDS stayed poised and defeated the Marin College Mariners 61-55. The THUNDERBIRDS led at halftime 31-27. Good defense, timely rebounds and 2nd half offensive execution allowed the THUNDERBIRDS to come away with the victory.


The THUNDERBIRDS were led by:

(FROSH) ANTHONY KNIGHT 19 PTS 5 STLS 3 ASTS 3 REBS

(FROSH) DELVON NISBY 16 PTS 2REBS 2ASTS 1BLK

(SOPH) ELLIOTT HERALD 10 PTS 5REBS 3STLS

(SOPH) ERIC NELSON 10 REBS 5 STLS 3 BLKS




GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IN A GAME OF PLAYOFF IMPLICATIONS THE THUNDERBIRDS TAKE ON THE MARIN COLLEGE MARINERS AT THE THUNDERDOME THIS FRIDAY FEBUARY 8, 2013 AT 7:30PM

The THUNDERBIRDS prepare for a playoff implication conference game vs the Marin College Mariners at the THUNDERDOME this Friday Febuary 8, 2013 at 7:30pm. Currently the THUNDERBIRDS are tied for 2nd place at 9-3 in Bay Valley Conference play. The THUNDERBIRDS will appreciate a large fan base for this contest as this game will affect the THUNDERBIRDS opportunity for the state playoffs. Look forward to seeing you all there


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THE THUNDERBIRDS DEFEAT THE LOS MEDANOS COLLEGE MUSTANGS 88-80

The THUNDERBIRDS displayed a spirited effort against the Los Medanos College Mustangs and defeat them 88-80. The THUNDERBIRDS displayed solid defense on LMC's 3pt shooters, controlled the offensive and defensive boards and shoot well from the free throw line. All of these components led the THUNDERBIRDS victory.

The THUNDERBIRDS were led by:

(FROSH) DELVON NISBY 31 PTS AND 4 REBS

(SOPH) ERIC NELSON 15 PTS, 9 REBS, 6 STLS AND 3 BLKS

(FROSH) ANTHONY KNIGHT 13 PTS, 5 REBS AND 3 STLS

(FROSH) JALIL EPPENGER 11 PTS, 6 REBS AND 4 STLS

(SOPH) MARCOS CASTRILLO 10 PTS, 8 REBS

(SOPH) JOSHUA AMEY 5 PTS AND 12 ASTS



GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE THUNDERBIRDS HEAD TO PITTSBURG, CA TO TAKE ON THE LOS MEDANOS COLLEGE MUSTANGS

The THUNDERBIRDS prepare to travel to Pittsburg, California to take the Los Medanos College Mustangs Wednesday AT 6:30PM.




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THE THUNDERBIRDS COME UP 1 POINT SHORT VS THE MENDOCINO COLLEGE EAGLES 87-88

The THUNDERBIRDS played a lack luster 1st half and found themselves down  5 pts at halftime 44-49. In the second half the THUNDERBIRDS played with improved effort but came up 1 pt short final score Mendocino 88 THUNDERBIRDS 87. Free throw shooting and overall energy and intensity need to be addressed to have success in the last 5 games of the Bay Valley conference season.

THE THUNDERBIRDS WERE LED BY:

(FROSH) DELVON NISBY 23 PTS AND 5 REBS

(SOPH) ELLIOTT HERALD 15 PTS AND 5 REBS

(SOPH) JOSHUA AMEY 13 PTS AND 11 ASSISTS

(FROSH) ANTHONY KNIGHT 11PTS AND 2 STLS

(SOPH) ERIC NELSON 10 PTS AND 8 REBS


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THE THUNDERBIRDS DEFEAT THE NAPA VALLEY COLLEGE STORM 83-69

The THUNDERBIRDS weathered the Napa Valley College Storm by the score of 83-69. The THUNDERBIRDS improved there record in conference (8-2)11-9 overall.

THE THUNDERBIRDS WERE LED BY:

(FROSH) ANTHONY KNIGHT  21 PTS AND 5 REBS

(FROSH) CHRIS PATTERSON 16 PTS AND 10 REBS

(SOPH) MARCOS CASTRILLO 13 PTS AND 8 REBS

(SOPH) ELLIOTT HERALD 12 PTS AND 6 REBS

(FROSH) MARCUS GREEN 10 PTS AND 6 REBS



GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE 15# IN THE NORTH RANKED THUNDERBIRDS HEAD TO WINE COUNTRY TO FACE THE NAPA VALLEY COLLEGE STORM WEDNESDAY JANUARY 30, 2013 AT 7:30PM

The THUNDERBIRDS head on the road to take on the Napa Valley College Storm Wednesday January 30, 2013 at 7:30pm.  Please come and support your THUNDERBIRDS!



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THE THUNDERBIRDS WIN A NAIL BITTER IN OT 85-82 AT COLLEGE OF ALAMEDA

The THUNDERBIRDS were in cruise control and up close to 20 points with 8 minutes left. In a blink of an eye the Alameda College Cougars made a run and closed the THUNDERBIRD lead to 1 point. The THUNDERBIRDS missed there next shot and Alameda capitalized hitting a 3 pointer that put Alameda up 2 points with 7 seconds left in regulation. Joshua Amey went coast to coast for a bucket that tied the game at the end of regulation 79-79.  The THUNDERBIRDS again took control of the game in the overtime period and won Alameda 82 THUNDERBIRDS 85.


The THUNDERBIRDS were led by:

(SOPH) MARCOS CASTRILLO 27 PTS AND 12 REBS (CAREER HIGHS)

(SOPH) ELLIOTT HERALD 15 PTS AND 5 REBS

(FROSH) ANTHONY KNIGHT 13 PTS, 5 STLS AND 3 ASTS

(SOPH) JOSHUA AMEY 10 PTS AND 10 ASTS

(SOPH) ERIC NELSON 8 PTS AND 8 REBS



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TONIGHT THE THUNDERBIRDS HEAD TO ALAMEDA COLLEGE TO TAKE ON THE COUGARS

The THUNDERBIRDS head on the road tonight to take on there cross town rival the Alameda College Cougars. Tip off is at 7:30pm please come and support the THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!



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THUNDERBIRDS COME UP 3PTS SHORT VS THE YUBA COLLEGE 49ERS

The THUNDERBIRDS played a inspired first half of basketball and were up by 12 points at halftime Yuba 29 THUNDERBIRDS 41.  In the second half poor rebounding, free throws and cold shooting allowed Yuba to get back in the game. The THUNDERBIRDS end up coming up short by 3 THUNDERBIRDS 74 Yuba 77.

The THUNDERBIRDS were led by:

(FROSH) DELVON NISBY - 19PTS

(SOPH) ERIC NELSON - 16PTS 15 REBS AND 5 BLKS

(FROSH) JORDAN JACKSON - 8PTS AND 4 REBS

(FROSH) ANTHONY KNIGHT - 7PTS AND 5 REBS


GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

#14 RANKED THUNDERBIRDS TAKE ON THE YUBA COLLEGE 49ERS AT THE THUNDERDOME THIS WEDNESDAY JANUARY 23, 2012 AT 730PM

The THUNDERBIRDS prepare for another big game as the Yuba College 49ers come to THUNDERDOME on Wednesday Jan 23, 2013 at 7:30pm. The THUNDERBIRDS look to correct there misfortunes over the weekend and look forward to playing passionate basketball on Wednesday. Please come out and support your THUNDERBIRDS we want a packed THUNDERDOME full of fans all in support of the THUNDERBIRDS!

GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

THE THUNDERBIRS TAKE A DEFEAT IN RICHMOND 79-73

On Saturday Jan 19, 2013 the THUNDERBIRDS played 35 mins of poor basketball and came to life in last five minutes. However it was too little too late as the THUNDERBIRDS drive for a undefeated league season came to a end as Contra Costa College defeated the THUNDERBIRDS by a score of 79-73. The THUNDERBIRDS had 15 turnovers and missed 12 freethrows shooting 29/41 71%.


THE THUNDERBIRDS WERE LED BY:

(FROSH) DELVON NISBY 14PTS 5 REBS 2 ASSISTS

(SOPH) ELLIOTT HERALD 12PTS 7 REBS 2BLKS

(FROSH) ANTHONY KNIGHT 10PTS 4 REBS 2 STLS

(SOPH) ERIC NELSON 10PTS AND 12 REBS



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THE THUNDERBIRDS HEAD TO RICHMOND, CA TO FACE THERE RIVAL THE CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE COMETS THIS SATURDAY JANUARY 19, AT 3PM

The THUNDERBIRDS head to Richmond, Ca to face the Contra Costa College Comets this Saturday January 19, 2013 at 3pm. This is a rivalry game and will be very intense with tough physical play from both teams. The THUNDERBIRDS would appreciate a huge amount of support in this contest. Please come out your THUNDERBIRDS this weekend.



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THE THUNDERBIRDS BEAT SOLANO AT THE THUNDERDOME 73-65

The THUNDERBIRDS played without energy in the first half against the Solano College Falcons and found themselves down 7 points 32-25. In the second half the THUNDERBIRDS displayed a spirited effort through there defense and won by the score Solano 65 THUNDERBIRDS 73.


The THUNDERBIRDS were led by:

(FROSH) DELVON NISBY 29 PTS

(SOPH) ERIC NELSON 13 PTS 10 REBS AND 5 BLKS

(FROSH) JORDAN JACKSON 9 PTS AND 4 REBS


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THE THUNDERBIRDS TAKE ON THE SOLANO COLLEGE FALCONS AT THE THUNDERDOME THURSDAY JAN 17, 2013 AT 7:30PM

The THUNDERBIRDS prepare to play the Solano College Falcons at the THUNDERDOME this Thursday January 17, 2013 at 7:30pm. Please come out and support your Merritt College Thunderbirds.


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THE THUNDERBIRDS BEAT MARIN COLLEGE ON THE ROAD IN KENTFIELD, CA 64-50

The THUNDERBIRDS improved there record to (8-7) 5-0 in Bay valley conference play. The THUNDERBIRDS defeated the Marin College Mariners in Kentfield, Ca convincingly by the score of Mariners 50 THUNDERBIRDS 64.

The Marin Journal Newspaper interviewed the College of Marin coach after the game here is the article:http://www.marinij.com/sports/ci_22365242


The THUNDERBIRDS were led by:

(FROSH) DELVON NISBY 17PTS 5REBS

(SOPH) ELLIOTT HERALD 12PTS 5REBS

(FROSH) JALIL EPPENGER 11PTS 3 REBS



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THE THUNDERBIRDS HEAD TO KENTFIELD TO TAKE ON THE MARIN COLLEGE MARINERS THIS SATURDAY JAN 11, 2013 AT 730PM

The THUNDERBIRDS head to Kentfield, Ca this Saturday at 7:30pm to take on the Marin College Mariners. The THUNDERBIRDS would appreciate some well needed support as the THUNDERBIRDS head in to hostile waters.



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THE THUNDERBIRDS SQUEAK BY THE LOS MEDANOS COLLEGE MUSTANGS IN OT AND WIN 81-79

The THUNDERBIRDS came out very slow and were up at halftime by a single point Lmc 34 THUNDERBIRDS 35. In the second half the THUNDERBIRDS increased there lead to as much as 8 but Lmc made a run of there own to tied the game in regulation. In overtime hustle and some luck allowed the THUNDERBIRDS to stay victorious and undefeated at 4-0 in Bay Valley Conference Play.

The THUNDERBIRDS were led by:

(SOPH) ERIC NELSON 17PTS 12 REBS 4BLKS

(FROSH) MARCUS GREEN 16PTS 10 REBS

(FROSH) DELVON NISBY 15PTS

(FROSH) ANTHONY KNIGHT 11PTS


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THE THUNDERBIRDS TAKE ON THE LOS MEDANOS COLLEGE MUSTANGS AT THE THUNDERDOME THIS THURSDAY JAN 10, 2013 AT 7:30PM

Please come out and support your Merritt College THUNDERBIRDS as they take on the Los Medanos college Mustangs this Thursday at the THUNDERDOME Jan 10, 2013 at 7:30pm.




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THE THUNDERBIRDS TRAVEL TO UKIAH, CA AND BRING HOME A VICTORY OVER THE MENDOCINO EAGLES 73-66

In a clash of 2 undefeated teams in Bay Valley Conference play in Ukiah, Ca the THUNDERBIRDS defeat the previous undefeated #13 in the north ranked Mendocinco College Eagles by a score of Mendocino 66 THUNDERBIRDS 73.

The THUNDERBIRDS were led by:

(SOPH) ERIC NELSON-  15PTS 20REBS AND 7BLKS

(SOPH) JOSHUA AMEY-  10PTS AND 10ASSISTS

(FROSH) ANTHONY KNIGHT-  10PTS 4REBS AND 3ASSISTS

(FROSH) DELVON NISBY- 10PTS AND 4 REBS

(SOPH) ELLIOTT HERALD- 8PTS AND 5REBS

(FROSH) MARCUS GREEN- 8PTS AND 6REBS



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THUNDERBIRDS PREPARE FOR A MATCHUP AGAINST THE MENDOCINO COLLEGE EAGLES IN UKIAH TUESDAY JANUARY 8, 2013 AT 7PM

The THUNDERBIRDS will take on the Mendocino College Eagles in Ukiah, Ca Tuesday January 8, 2013 at 7pm. This contest is the first of 3 in week 2 of Bay Valley Conference play.





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THE THUNDERBIRDS PLAY WELL AND DEFEAT THE NAPA VALLEY COLLEGE STORM 97-66

The THUNDERBIRDS came ready to play and defeated the the Napa Valley College by the score of Napa 66 THUNDERBIRDS 97. The THUNDERBIRDS finish the first week of Bay Valley Conference play 2-0.

The THUNDERBIRDS were led by:

(FROSH) MARCUS GREEN 15 PTS 6 REBS

(FROSH) JALIL EPPENGER 14 PTS 2 STLS

(FROSH) DELVON NISBY 13 PTS  5 REBS

(SOPH) ERIC NELSON 12 PTS 6 REBS 5 BLKS

(FROSH) ANTHONY KNIGHT 11 PTS 5 REBS

(FROSH) CHRIS PATTERSON 10 PTS AND 6 REBS

The THUNDERBIRDS played team basketball on defense and offense but must quickly get prepared for a tough week 2 of Bay Valley Conference play.


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THE THUNDERBIRDS TAKE ON THE NAPA VALLEY COLLEGE STORM AT THE THUNDERDOME THIS FRIDAY JANUARY 4, 2013

The THUNDERBIRDS take on the Napa Valley College Storm this Friday January 4, 2013 at 7:30pm. Please come out and support the THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!




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THE THUNDERBIRDS START CONFERENCE PLAY WITH A WIN !

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!

The THUNDERBIRDS start 2013 on a winning note as the THUNDERBIRDS defeat there crosstown rival in a close game Alameda 73 THUNDERBIRDS 76. The THUNDERBIRDS had a flat first half and were down 10 36-26. In the second half the THUNDERBIRDS turned there play up, showed heart and pulled the victory out.

The THUNDERBIRDS were led by:

(FROSH) DELVON NISBY  20 PTS 6 REBS 2ASSISTS

(FROSH) MARCUS GREEN 11 PTS 5 REBS 2 ASSISTS

(SOPH) JOSHUA AMEY 10 PTS 5 ASSISTS 3 STEALS

(FROSH) ANTHONY KNIGHT 10 PTS

(SOPH) MARCOS CASTRILLO 8 PTS 8 REBOUNDS


GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!