Agape League Standings

February 15 ~ Antelope Valley Christian 78 @ Big Pine 42

February 19 ~ Price 113 @ Hesperia Christian 49

February 19 ~ Antelope Valley Christian 56 @ Orangewood Academy 64

February 19 ~ Apple Valley Christian 57 @ Maricopa 43

February 22 ~ Apple Valley Christian @ Santa Clarita Christian

Feb 5~ Victor Valley Christian 68 @ Bethel Christian 38

Feb 5~ Hesperia Christian 58 @ Antelope Valley Christian 70

Feb 8~ Bethel Christian 41 @ Joshua Springs 81

Feb 8~ Apple Valley Christian 72 @ Antelope Valley Christian 62

Feb 8~ Hesperia Christian 69 @ Victor Valley Christian 44

There was a three-way tie for second between Joshua Springs, Apple Valley Christian and Hesperia Christian. A coin toss determined the second, third and
fourth place teams. Hesperia Christian lost the coin toss and was relegated
to fourth place for CIF playoff purposes. Hesperia Christian opened
CIF Division VA playoffs against the winner of the Victory League,
Desert Christian Bermuda Dunes. In a tough fought game, Desert Christian
came out the winner 50-45. The Patriots' main failure was to screen out
opponents allowing the Conquerors to get many second and third shots at their
basket. Jesse had 16 and Bryan had 15 for HCS. The Patriots again had a slow
start as they have had much of the season getting behind 12-3 in the first four minutes.

Hesperia Christian lost only two seniors from last year's team, Chris Rehrer
and Chris Allen. They return Bryan Glass and Jesse McDonald, two outstanding
three-point shooters. They both provide the team with three point shooting.
Bryan worked out this past summer with a High Desert club team and should
show increased strength and shooting skills. Jesse is in his third year starting for
HCS varsity and this vast experience showed during summer league. Both are
6'3". Glass has great slashing skills and McDonald will be expected to take
over the defensive role Allen played last year. Nate Patterson will
again have the tough role of being a 6'3" center. Finishing up a strong season
as the star running back for the football team, Nate has really increased his strength. During summer league he showed great improvement in his follow-up
shot after rebounding. Free throw shooting continues to be his Achilles heel.
The positions of point guard and shooting guard are open for the taking by
Aaron Garcia, Josh Hamilton and Trevor Wagstaffe. Senior David Little will
also be fighting for a starting position this year.

Apple Valley Christian got to the second round of the playoffs but was severely
beaten by Price at the HCS gymnasium. The Warriors lose both Forrest Taylor
and Michael Stewart but got the Dillon brothers, Kevin and Josh, from Victor
Valley High in a transfer. Junior Ryan Manahl returns for another season. Tim Langel
and frosh Justin Nunes roundout the Warriors
So they will remain a powerhouse in the Agape League.

Joshua Springs is an unknown this season but is always in the thick of things
and has great success in their home gym. They are renowned for having the most
obnoxious fans in the Agape League. They also lost in the second round
of the CIF playoffs in 2000. Nathan Rynning 6' soph guard, will return to
lead the Lightening Bolts. He scored 26 pts in their 2001 opener. Andre Conner
is also a superb player. Team is weak on free throw shooting and that may be
their Achilles' Heel this season

Victor Valley Christian finished fifth in the league last season and has been hit
hard by transfers and graduation. Aja Ajanwachuku, Josh Hamilton and Kevin
Taylor have transferred from VVC. Berg and Snyder have graduated. So they will
be in a rebuilding mode all this season with their remaining star,Mike Hoflinger.

Bethel Christian from Lancaster finished last and is not expected to do
any better this season. But one has to give this small school credit in that their players never lose heart in any of their competitions. This year may be a
different year for Bethel Christian. Expected to help this change is Freshman Charron Knott, 6'6" center. Knott will be supported by senior Lionel Mongiano
5'11" Forward. Sophmore Tim Zierman 5'7" guard along with David Wong, 5'7" junior will lead the team in the front court.

Projected finish this season is Hesperia Christian and Apple Valley Christian
tied for first place. Joshua Springs and Antelope Valley Christian to finish
tied for second and Bethel Christian and Victor Valley Christian in a fight for
the basement. HCS, Apple Valley Christian, Joshua Springs and Antelope Valley
Christian will all make the playoffs. HCS should be able to make it to the third round, Apple Valley Christian to the third round and Joshua Springs and
Antelope Valley Christian out in the first round.

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