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 !!!!!!!
Monday, January 10, 2011
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!
Sunday, December 26, 2010
#18th In The State and #8th In The North Ranked Thunderbirds Head Down The 880 Highway To The Chabot College Tournament Classic
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!
The #18th in the state and #8th north ranked Thunderbirds head to the Chabot College Tournament Classic in Hayward, California. This tournament is the final destination on the preseason schedule for the Thunderbirds. On Tuesday December 28 at 3pm the Thunderbirds took on the #11th in the state and #6th in the north ranked Cabrillo College Seahawks. The Thunderbirds had there worst shooting performance from the field at 36% and from the freethrow line shooting a terrible 7/21 30%. Although the Thunderbirds displayed such poor shooting there defense allowed the high octane 81 points per game Cabrillo Seahawks only 54 points. Final score Seahawks 54 Thunderbirds 49.
Saajid Polite led the Thunderbirds with 13 points 5 assists, 4 rebounds and 2 steals.
William Tolefree had 10 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists
Nick Capiti had 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
On Wednesday December 29, 2010 the Thunderbirds took on there Bay Valley Conference Rival the Contra Costa College Comets. The Thunderbirds jumped out on the Comets from the tip and went in at halftime up 40-21. The second half was more of the same play as the Thunderbirds cruised to a 25 point victory Thunderbirds 75 Comets 49.
Saajid Polite led all scorers with a season high of 25 points 6 assists, 5 rebounds and 2 steals.
William Tolefree had 3 three pointers and finished with 15 points 7 rebounds, 6 steals and 3 assists.
Joshua Hatcher had his 1st double double of the season with 10 points and 12 rebounds and 4 steals.
Elliott Herald chipped in 10 points, 5 rebounds and 2 steals.
On Thursday December 30, 2010 the Thunderbirds took on the another Bay Valley Conference Rival for the second time in the Alameda College Cougars. The Cougars had revenge on there mind as at the end of the first half it was tied 28-28. In the second half the Thunderbirds played there best half of the preseason and beat the Cougars. Final score Cougars 50 Thunderbirds 72.
William Tolefree led all scorers with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 steals.
Saajid Polite had 15 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals.
Tyler Idowu had 15 points and 8 rebounds.
Joshua Hatcher had 12 points, 15 rebounds and 4 steals. (two consecutive double doubles)
The Thunderbirds complete the preseason on a winning note and stand with a record of 11-5. What the Thunderbirds have learned from preseason is that they can compete against anyone, and with continued maturity the Thunderbirds will compete to win the 2011 Bay Valley Conference.
GO T-BIRDS!
The #18th in the state and #8th north ranked Thunderbirds head to the Chabot College Tournament Classic in Hayward, California. This tournament is the final destination on the preseason schedule for the Thunderbirds. On Tuesday December 28 at 3pm the Thunderbirds took on the #11th in the state and #6th in the north ranked Cabrillo College Seahawks. The Thunderbirds had there worst shooting performance from the field at 36% and from the freethrow line shooting a terrible 7/21 30%. Although the Thunderbirds displayed such poor shooting there defense allowed the high octane 81 points per game Cabrillo Seahawks only 54 points. Final score Seahawks 54 Thunderbirds 49.
Saajid Polite led the Thunderbirds with 13 points 5 assists, 4 rebounds and 2 steals.
William Tolefree had 10 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists
Nick Capiti had 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
On Wednesday December 29, 2010 the Thunderbirds took on there Bay Valley Conference Rival the Contra Costa College Comets. The Thunderbirds jumped out on the Comets from the tip and went in at halftime up 40-21. The second half was more of the same play as the Thunderbirds cruised to a 25 point victory Thunderbirds 75 Comets 49.
Saajid Polite led all scorers with a season high of 25 points 6 assists, 5 rebounds and 2 steals.
William Tolefree had 3 three pointers and finished with 15 points 7 rebounds, 6 steals and 3 assists.
Joshua Hatcher had his 1st double double of the season with 10 points and 12 rebounds and 4 steals.
Elliott Herald chipped in 10 points, 5 rebounds and 2 steals.
On Thursday December 30, 2010 the Thunderbirds took on the another Bay Valley Conference Rival for the second time in the Alameda College Cougars. The Cougars had revenge on there mind as at the end of the first half it was tied 28-28. In the second half the Thunderbirds played there best half of the preseason and beat the Cougars. Final score Cougars 50 Thunderbirds 72.
William Tolefree led all scorers with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 steals.
Saajid Polite had 15 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals.
Tyler Idowu had 15 points and 8 rebounds.
Joshua Hatcher had 12 points, 15 rebounds and 4 steals. (two consecutive double doubles)
The Thunderbirds complete the preseason on a winning note and stand with a record of 11-5. What the Thunderbirds have learned from preseason is that they can compete against anyone, and with continued maturity the Thunderbirds will compete to win the 2011 Bay Valley Conference.
GO T-BIRDS!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
The #15 In the North Ranked Thunderbirds take on the Holy Names University Hawks JV Squad
The #15 in the north ranked Thunderbirds took on the Holy Names University Hawks JV Squad on Thursday December 16, 2010 at 7:30pm at Holy Names University. The Holy Names University Hawks were hot from the three point line and took and early 12-6 lead in the first half. After a 30 second time out the Thunderbirds came out poised to take control of the game and with pressure defense, solid rebounding and superb passing took the lead at halftime 67-45. In the second half it was more of the same from the Thunderbirds as Tyler Idowu and William Tolfree placed an exclamation point on the game with tremendous dunks! The Thunderbirds cruised to victory by 42 and surpassed the 100 point mark for the first time this season. The final score Thunderbirds 114 and the Holy Names Hawks 72. The Thunderbirds current record stands a 9-4.
Roman Robinson led the Thunderbirds in scoring and had his first double double of the season with 19 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steals.
Tyler Idowu also had another double double with 18 points and 15 rebounds.
Saajid Polite had 16 points 5 assists and 2 steals.
Gurpreet Sandher displayed a versatile offensive game with 12 points.
William Tolefree had a double double with 12 points, 11 rebounds and 2 blocks.
Nick Capiti had 10 points and 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 blocks.
Contrail Dixon scored double figures for the first time this season with 10 points, 3 assists and 3 rebounds.
The Thunderbirds displayed a good team effort and look to continue there progress at the Chabot College Classic December 28-30 at Chabot College. The Thunderbirds open up the first round vs the #19th in the state and #9 in the north ranked Cabrillo College Seahawks Tuesday December 28, 2010 at 3pm.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!
Roman Robinson led the Thunderbirds in scoring and had his first double double of the season with 19 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steals.
Tyler Idowu also had another double double with 18 points and 15 rebounds.
Saajid Polite had 16 points 5 assists and 2 steals.
Gurpreet Sandher displayed a versatile offensive game with 12 points.
William Tolefree had a double double with 12 points, 11 rebounds and 2 blocks.
Nick Capiti had 10 points and 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 blocks.
Contrail Dixon scored double figures for the first time this season with 10 points, 3 assists and 3 rebounds.
The Thunderbirds displayed a good team effort and look to continue there progress at the Chabot College Classic December 28-30 at Chabot College. The Thunderbirds open up the first round vs the #19th in the state and #9 in the north ranked Cabrillo College Seahawks Tuesday December 28, 2010 at 3pm.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
The Thunderbirds head to the San Jose City College Classic
12/9/2010-12/11/10
After a week and a half break the Thunderbirds are ready to play today down to the San Jose City College Classic. The Thunderbirds look forward to competing at this loaded team tournament. The teams participating in the tournament are San Francisco City College, Diablo Valley College, Monterey Peninsula College, Stanford Club Team, Bay Valley Conference rivals Alameda College and Contra Costa College and the host San Jose City College Jaguars.
The Thunderbirds had redemption on their minds in the first round contest as they took on their spoiler in the last San Jose City College Tournament Championship game, the Monterey Peninsula Lobos. The Thunderbirds rested and ready to compete, played a high intensity game as advertised. The game was hard fought and in the last 45 seconds...the Lobos slipped by the Thunderbirds 69-67.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!
After a week and a half break the Thunderbirds are ready to play today down to the San Jose City College Classic. The Thunderbirds look forward to competing at this loaded team tournament. The teams participating in the tournament are San Francisco City College, Diablo Valley College, Monterey Peninsula College, Stanford Club Team, Bay Valley Conference rivals Alameda College and Contra Costa College and the host San Jose City College Jaguars.
The Thunderbirds had redemption on their minds in the first round contest as they took on their spoiler in the last San Jose City College Tournament Championship game, the Monterey Peninsula Lobos. The Thunderbirds rested and ready to compete, played a high intensity game as advertised. The game was hard fought and in the last 45 seconds...the Lobos slipped by the Thunderbirds 69-67.
Saajid Polite led all scores in the game with 19 points and added 5 rebounds 2 assists and 2 steals.
Nick Capiti had 10 points 6 rebounds and 6 assists.
Roman Robinson had 10 points 6 rebounds and 2 assists.
Tyler Idowu had 10 points and 5 rebounds.
In the second round match up Friday December 10, 2010 the Thunderbirds faced the Stanford University Club Team. This game was aThunderbird route of the Stanford Cardinal as the Thunderbirds outscored the Cardinal 78-55.
Saajid Polite led all scores with 20 points and added 6 rebounds 5 assists and 2 steals.
Nick Capiti had 10 points 6 assists 4 rebounds and 2 steals.
Tyler Idowu and Elliott Herald both had 10 points and 8 rebounds.
In the Consolation Championship December 11, 2010 the Thunderbirds faced there cross town rival the Alameda College Cougars. The Thunderbirds never trailed in the game and beat the Cougars 85-55 securing the consolation championship trophy.
Saajid Polite led all scores with 20 points and added 6 rebounds. 6 assists and 2 steals.
Roman Robinson also led all scores with 20 points and added 5 rebounds 3 assists and 2 steals.
Kareem Ransom had 14 points and 4 rebounds.
Will Tolefree had a double double of 10 points, 11 rebounds and 2 steals.
The Thunderbirds completed the tournament 2 -1 and currently hold a record of 8-4. The Thunderbirds have 1 single game vs Holy Names University JV Thursday December 16. 2010 and the Chabot College Christmas Classic Dec 28-30 before league begins January 5, 2010 vs Mendocino College.
GO THUNDERBIRDS!
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