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.



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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



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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.




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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.




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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.





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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/






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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!





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