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Men's Basketball NewsCougars win 4th straight; Dunn scores 34 February 4, 2012
Clackamas (5-3, 11-9) moved past Southwestern and into 4th place in the Southern Region by defeating the Lakers 87-84. It was the first game in the second round of conference play and avenged an earlier season loss in Coos Bay.
Taylor Dunn carried the offense down the stretch at crunch time, hitting big shots and 8 of 9 free throws and finishing the night with 34 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals. Paul Walter hit 3 treys and finished the night with 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists. Brett Ball has 8 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 assists. Andre Dickson had 8 points, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 2 steals. Alex Loul added 7 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists. Malcolm Jackson chipped in 5 points and 4 rebounds.
CCC, the best rebounding team in the region, again dominated the boards, with a 44-32 advantage, with 18 offensive rebounds. Clackamas converted 19 free throws (84%) and shot 43% from the field.
The Cougars withstood a red hot shooting performance by the Lakers, who shot 50% from the field and hit 12 of 25 treys (48%).
With the win, CCC stays in the thick of the Southern Region chase, just a single game out of 2nd place with six more league contests to play [standings].
NEXT GAME: The Cougars travel to Salem to take on Chemeketa in another big game Wednesday, February 8. Tip-off is scheduled for a 7:30pm start [schedule].
Cougars collect double-digit win in RoseburgJanuary 29, 2012
ROSEBURG, OR -- The Clackamas Cougar team continued its improved play with a convincing win on the road. CCC took an early double digit lead, protecting a 40-28 advantage at the break and maintaining a controlling edge throughout the game.
The Cougars struggled to make shots all night long, hitting on only 38% of its field goals, 28% on threes, and 58% of its free throws. But a dominating 60-36 performance on rebounding and solid defense kept CCC in control all night long.
Taylor Dunn had 21 points and 3 steals to fire the offense. Brett Ball, aka, “Mr. Double Double” had yet another one, with 12 points and 13 rebounds to go with 3 assists. Jake Dewitt had another solid game at the point, with 5 assists and 0 turnovers while also hitting for 12 points. Malcolm Jackson chipped in 10 points. Andre Dickson had 7 points and 7 rebounds. Alex Loul added 7 points and 6 rebounds. And Paul Walter had 7 points and 8 rebounds.
With the win, the Cougars (10-9, 4-3) stayed very much in the Southern Region playoff picture; only one game out out 2nd place at the halfway point of league play [standings]. Clackamas will take on Southwestern Oregon at home on Saturday, February 4 at 6 pm in Randall Hall. With the Lakers still ahead of CCC in the standings, it’s another must win for the Cougars. Earlier this season in Coos Bay, SWOCC beat CCC 88-83 [schedule].
Cougars stay in playoff picture with rout of PanthersJanuary 25, 2012
OREGON CITY, OR -- The Clackamas basketball team (9-9, 3-3) stayed in the hunt for a playoff spot in the Southern Region by defeating Portland Community College 73-34 Wednesday night at Randall Hall. CCC jumped out to an early 20 point and kept the Panthers at bay all night.
Clackamas dominated all areas of the game, forcing 26 turnovers and only committing 12 while snaking 21 steals. CCC out-rebounded PCC 42-34 and shot 42% from the floor and 36% from the arc while the Cougar defense stifled and harassed the visitors into 31% field goal shooting.
Nine Cougars got into the scoring column.
Paul Walter led all scorer led all scorers, with 16 points and 7 rebounds. Taylor Dunn added 15 points and 5 steals. Brett Ball had 11 points and 9 rebounds. Andre Dickson had 8 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 steals. Alex Loul had 10 points and 4 rebounds. Jake Dewitt had 5 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals. Malcolm Jackson chipped in 4 points, 2 assists, and 3 steals. Andrew Weaver had 2 points and 3 rebounds. And Riley Charlish had 3 steals. Matt Bryant chipped in a bucket, a rebound, a blocked shot and some solid defense.
The win keeps Cougar playoff aspirations alive, moving CCC to within a half game of 4th place [standings].
CCC travels to Roseburg to take on Umpqua on Saturday, January 28 at 6 pm as Southern Region play continues [schedule]. A trio of Cougars earn 4.0 GPA - Team combines for 3.33January 24, 2012
OREGON CITY, OR -- The Clackamas team (8-9, 2-3) may have struggled at times this season to be consistent on the court, but the basketball team’s approach to academics this fall has certainly been impressive.
For fall term, CCC players achieve a combined team GPA of 3.33. Full time members averaged 15.1 credits.
“That’s really pretty commendable to take above a full time load and add a 30 hour weekly commitment to basketball and still perform in the classroom like that,” said assistant coach Paul Fiskum.
Leading the way were sophomore co-captain Brett Ball, (18 credits; 4.0 GPA), sophomore transfer Taylor Dunn (13 credits, 4.0 GPA), and freshman Jake Dewitt (21 credits, 4.0 GPA)
Other notable fall academic performances included freshman Riley Charlish (3.58 GPA), Paul Walter (3.69 GPA). Andrew Weaver was the most improved student, earning a 3.29 GPA.
Assistant basketball coach Jonny Brainard, also a full time student in pre nursing, earned a 3.79 GPA.
In all, 12 members of the team earned GPA’s above a 3.0.
Coach Wegner: “They have really been a great bunch of kids to work with all year and they are really a bright group. Oddly, our decision making on the floor has not been very cerebral at times. But we are getting better; we think they just about have it figured out. When we play well, we can beat anybody.”
NEXT GAME: CCC’s scholar athletes take on Portland Community College Wednesday, January 25 at 7:30 pm. It’s Coaches vs. Cancer night at CCC, with all the gate proceeds and donations going to the American Cancer Society.
Cougars to participate in Coaches vs. Cancer at Wednesday basketball gamesJanuary 23, 2012
The coaches from Clackamas and Portland CC will be wearing white sneakers with their dress clothes to raise awareness and money. Also any and all pink shirts/shoes/laces/ect. are welcomed to help support the cause.
For more information on the nationwide event…please visit www.coachesvscancer.org
Join the Cougars as they host the Portland Pathers Wednesday, January 25th. The Women's game will tip-off at 5:30pm followed by the Men's game at 7:30. Former Cougar Tapscott shines at Portland State January 22, 2012
Tapscott has been on of the dominant players in the Big Sky this season, ranking in the top of several key statistical categories: 7th in scoring, at 13.9 points per game, 1st in rebounding, at 8.8 rebounds per game, 5th in field goal percentage, at 54%, 4th in steals, and 2nd in blocked shots [stats].
Tapscott developed his game and his academics at CCC from 2008-10, winning two NWAACC championships, a Southern Region championship, two NWAACC MVP’s, and Southern Region 1st team and MVP awards.
Tapscott has also done well as a student at PSU as well; he is on schedule to earn his bachelor’s degree this spring.
Double-doubles by Ball and Walter leads CCC past LaneJanuary 21, 2012
EUGENE, OR -- Clackamas (2-3, 8-9) went on the road for a must win situation and came out on top, beating Lane Community College by a 68-55 score. The Cougars stayed alive and in the hunt for a Southern Region playoff spot in the process.
Paul Walter turned in a yeoman’s effort on the defensive end and also led all scorers with 22 points while grabbing 11 rebounds. Brett Ball anchored the interior defense and also registered another double double, with 12 points and a game high 13 rebounds.
Freshman Jake Dewitt ran the team and handled Lane’s full court press, with 6 assists and only 1 turnover. Andre Dickson brought a lot of energy at both ends of the floor and finished with 14 points, 4 rebounds and 3 steals. Taylor Dunn scored 13 points and Alex Loul grabbed 6 rebounds.
The Cougars dominated the boards to claim a sizable rebound edge, at 47-29. Clackamas shot 46% from the field while holding Lane to 36%.
Next Game: The Cougars will host Portland Wednesday, January 25 in a 7:30 pm game at Randall Hall [schedule].
Cougars drop home game to SaintsJanuary 18, 2012 Clackamas 59, Mt. Hood 61 [stats]
Playing in its biggest game of the season, hosting a cross town rival, and in front of a large home crowd, Clackamas (7-9, 1-3) dropped a Southern Region contest to Mt. Hood, by a 61-59 score.
The Cougars were not very sharp on execution on either end of the floor, committing 16 turnovers, shooting poorly, and not getting to the free throw line.
CCC’s effort on rebounding was commendable, with a sizable 43-30 edge, including 23 offensive rebounds.
Still, Clackamas only converted on 35% of its shots while Mt. Hood converted on 50% of its field goals.
Paul Walter finished 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 steals. Taylor Dunn also scored 17 and Brett Ball had another double double, with 12 points and 11 rebounds.
NEXT: CCC plays at Lane in Eugene Saturday, January 21 at 6 pm.
Walter scores 26 to lead Cougars over LBCCJanuary 14, 2012
Clackamas (7-8, 1-2) went on the road to knock off Linn Benton 88-75 to stay in the thick of things in Southern Region play. The Roadrunners had been 2-0 in league.
CCC scored on the opening tip and never looked back. The Clackamas squad played with a decidedly more cohesive and focused look, jumping out to 33-20 lead and maintaining a double digit lead for the rest of the contest.
CCC was active on the boards, with a 47-29 advantage in rebounding, including 20 on the offensive glass. The Cougars committed only 9 turnovers and shot 50% from the floor, 47% from the arc, and 73% from the stripe.
For the Cougars, it was a much needed win, breathing energy into a team that has been playing hard and coming up short. At 1-2, the CCC squad moves within a game of a playoff spot [standings].
Paul Walter celebrated his 21st birthday and played like, well, a grown man, with a game high 26 points and also had 11 rebounds and 2 blocks. Brett Ball dominated inside play with 19 points and 6 rebounds. Josh Lokeno also dominated the game with his play at the point, dishing out a fistful of assists and no turnovers in 35 minutes of play while also scoring 11 points. Taylor Dunn was also solid, with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Andre Dickson was good for 6 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals. Alex Loul had 4 points and 7 rebounds.
NEXT GAME: Clackamas will host rival Mt. Hood in a 7:30 pm game Wednesday, January 18th [schedule].
Chemeketa out guns CCC in OT January 11, 2012
Leading scorers for the Cougars were Taylor Dunn, with 25 points, Paul Walter with 23, and Brett Ball, with 14. Leading rebounders were Ball, with 13, and Andre Dickson, with 10. Assist leaders were Josh Lokeno, with 6, and Walter, with 5.
NEXT GAME: Clackamas plays on the road at Linn Benton Saturday, January 14 at 6 pm. Cougars fall in Southern Region opener January 7, 2012 Clackamas (6-7, 0-1) fell to SWOCC, 88-83 in a road game to open Southern Region play. CCC played well enough in the first half to fashion a 48-38 lead at the half, hitting a sizzling 71% (10 of 14) from the three point line. Paul Walter and Taylor Dunn combined for 35 points and hit 10 of 12 threes. But CCC still could put the game away, mainly due to 12 Cougar turnovers and a 16-0 advantage to the Lakers in free throw attempts.
But CCC started the second half on the wrong end of a 32-13 run, playing poorly on the defensive end at critical times and cooling off on the offensive end. After falling behind by 12, the Cougars regrouped and fought back to tie the game at 78-78 inside the two minute mark. But Clackamas could not execute well enough on either end to get stops on defense and good shots on offense.
Walter finished with a career high 33 points to go with 10 rebounds. Dunn tallied 28 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists. Brett Ball added 7 points and a game high 12 rebounds. Alex Loul chipped in 8 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals. Andre Dickson added 5 points and 9 boards, including a game high 7 offensive rebounds. Josh Lokeno dished out 7 assists.
NEXT GAME: CCC entertains Chemeketa Wednesday at 7:30 pm in Randall Hall as Southern Region play continues. Cougars fall in tourney championshipDecember 30, 2011 Clackamas 65, Peninsula 85 [stats]
OREGON CITY, 0R -- Clackamas (6-6) fell to Peninsula in the championship game of the 2011 CCC Holiday Tournament by a score of 85-65. The Pirates were as good as their 10-1 record as they kept the Cougars at bay throughout the contest.
We struggled offensively,” said head coach Clif Wegner. “We needed to get the ball to our people when they were in good position to score. We also needed to score the ball better when we got those opportunities.”
The Cougars shot a meager 38% from the floor and 26% from the arc in the loss. Only Cougars Taylor Dunn and Brett Ball were able to get much offense going. Dunn finished with a game high 26 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. Ball turned a double double, with 19 points and 14 rebounds. Dunn and Ball were both named to the all- tournament team.
“Disappointing,” assessed coach Paul Fiskum. “Peninsula brought their A game, but we really did not. Our kids competed and played hard, but our execution was not as sharp on offense or defense. Kind of a B game for us.”
NEXT GAME: Clackamas will travel to Coos Bay to take on Southwestern Oregon (6-5) on January 7 at 6:00 pm in the Southern Region opener for both teams. Clackamas finished preseason with a 6-6 record and now faces the challenge of defending the Southern Region championship.
“Everyone in the NWAACC is 0-0 now and now comes the games that count toward getting into the tournament,” added assistant coach Brian Stamme. “We’ve played a killer schedule and seen most of the best teams in the NWAACC, so hopefully we are ready for region play.”
Cougars handle Everett, Advance to championshipDecember 29, 2011 CCC 79, EVCC 60 [stats] OREGON CITY, 0R -- Clackamas (6-5) jumped on the Trojans early to put the game away, racing out to a 44-19 lead at halftime after completely dominating all facets of play in the first half. CCC coaches substituted liberally in the second half, as all 11 players got into the scoring column, a season first for the team.
Again, the Cougar defense took center stage, limiting Everett to 29% shooting and grabbing a season high 57 rebounds to control the boards.
Taylor Dunn finished the game with 19 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals. Brett Ball added 13 points and 8 rebounds. Paul Walter had 12 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals. Alex Loul added 11 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 assists. And Malcolm Jackson chipped in 6 points and 4 rebounds.
The Cougars shot 47% from the field and 42% from the arc in the win.
NEXT GAME: Clackamas will take on Peninsula in the championship game of the CCC Holiday Tournament at 3 pm at Randall Hall Friday, December 30. Peninsula (9-1) is currently ranked #3 and features an outstanding player in J. T. Terrell, a transfer from Wake Forest who has signed to play at Southern Cal next season. Terrell leads the NWAACC in scoring, at 31.7 points per game.
Cougars defeat Blue Mountain to open Clackamas Holiday Tourney December 28, 2011
OREGON CITY, 0R --Taylor Dunn paced the offense, and the Clackamas defense stepped up a notch as the Cougars (5-5) beat Blue Mountain Community College (4-5) by a score of 85-66.
Dunn scored 30 points, hitting 10 of 17 shots, all 7 free throws, and 3 of 4 treys. The Cougar defense forced 24 turnovers, grabbed 18 steals, and scored 33 points off Timberwolf turnovers. CCC also controlled the rebounding, 38-26.
“We all really played hard tonight,” said Paul Walter. “Every single guy. We really got a lot of good stuff in transition, with some good assists. That was fun to get out and run.” Walter finished with 11 points.
Brett Ball kept his double double habits up, with 10 points and 12 rebounds. Riley Charlish hit a pair of treys and all four free throws, to finish with 10 points, 2 assists, and a steal. Josh Lokeno played well, with 8 assists, 2 steals, 6 points, and 3 rebounds. Jake Dewitt had 8 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. Alex Loul went stealth mode, with 3 rebounds and a career high 6 steals. And Andre Dickson gave an all out hustle effort, with 7 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 4 steals.
The Cougars finished the game shooting 47% from the floor, 54% from the arc, and 83% at the free throw line. “All great stats,” added assistant coach Brian Stamme. “And the great team thing is that a lot of those scoring opportunities were generated from our defense and good passing.”
NEXT GAME: The Cougars take on Everett College in a semifinal game at 7 pm Dec. 29 [tourney bracket].
Cougars drop two at Seattle tourney December 16, 2011 CCC 81, Bellevue 86 [stats] The second half was close as well, until Bellevue stretched out its lead to 15, at 74-59. But CCC re-grouped and came charging back into the game to give itself a chance to pull out the win. CCC trailed by 4 with 50 seconds to play and had possession, but could not score.
Five Cougars scored in double figures, led by Brett Ball’s 16 points and 10 rebounds. Paul Walter had 14 points and 3 assists. Taylor Dunn had 16 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals. Alex Loul played hurt, but still contributed 12 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals. Andre Dickson added 10 points. Freshman Jake Dewitt, making his first college start, added 8 points.
Game stats for shooting, assists, rebounds, and turnovers were virtually even, with one exception that left the CCC staff perplexed. “There were two pretty good college basketball teams going at it very hard, but we seemed to get called for all the fouls,” said assistant coach Paul Fiskum. They got 27 free throws and we got 6 for the game. We got beat by 18 points at the free throw line. That’s tough to overcome. Officials can’t see or call everything, but we were not committing 75% of the fouls in the contest.”
“True. We really didn’t get a break on the calls,” agreed head coach Clif Wegner. “That’s really a huge difference for our kids to overcome. Even so, we missed some easy shots down the stretch that would have put us over the hump and enabled us to win. We just need to concentrate on what we have control over. They are one of the best teams in the NWAACC and it was basically a home game for them. We were close. We change three plays and we win.” December 17, 2011 CCC 66, Pierce 72 [stats]
"We led the game for the first 37 minutes, but we just could not finish the job,” said assistant coach Paul Fiskum. “They really hit some huge, tough 3’s at the end of the shot clocks; mostly, we had them well defended; they just hit contested shots. They are pretty good again, but we could have beaten them if we had controlled the end better.”
Statistically, the game was very even, with one notable exception: the Cougars hit only 4 of 15 threes, while Pierce connected on 11 of 32. Total field goals and free throws were virtually dead even, but the Raiders amassed 7 more points at the arc. In the end, it was the difference. Only Paul Walter, who hit 3 of 6 attempts, was able to hit from deep for CCC.
Walter finished with a game high 18 points, as well as 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals. Andre Dickson added 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 steals. Taylor Dunn also was good for 13 points, 5 assists, and 4 steals. Josh Lokeno chipped in 5 points and 6 assists. And Brett Ball turned in another double double, with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
“We are really better than our win-loss record would indicate,” said assistant coach Brian Stamme. “All five losses have been on the road against very good teams and with some adversity to deal with. Three losses are to unbeaten teams, four of the losses ate to ranked teams, all five losses to NWAACC tourney teams, and all were on the road. Our losses have been to teams with a combined record of 32-6, so that’s pretty stiff competition.”
“It’s been a killer schedule for sure,” agreed head coach Clif Wegner. “Tough teams back to back, travel, some tough breaks......still we have hung in and had a chance to win almost every game, despite the adversity. We are close, but not quite there yet to win those types of games. When we play well, we are very good, but so far have not been consistent. It’s a pretty good, smart group of kids; we think they are getting it figured out. A lot of the issues are mental, like concentration, focus, and communication. We just need to change a couple of plays each game and all those losses could be wins. The losses really hurt, but they also force you to examine your play more closely and strengthen your will to fix them. We still think this can be a good team. The kids are still working hard and staying positive.”
Next Game: The Cougars finally return to Randall Hall for a game; they have not played at home since November 18th. Clackamas will play Blue Mountain in the 7 pm game of the CCC Holiday Tournament [bracket], which begins December 28th. Cougars split on the Road December 8, 2011
DES MOINES, WA --Clackamas ended its two game skid with a tough road win at Highline College, beating the No. 7 ranked Thunderbirds. The teams came out like prizefighters trading punches and feeling each other out; after six minutes of play, 4 ties, and 4 lead changes, the Thunderbirds had a 14-12 lead. But the Cougars went on a scintillating 16-0 run to take control of the game at 28-14.
Taylor Dunn scored 10 straight points in the middle of the run. CCC extended its lead to 17 points before settling for a 41-26 halftime lead.
CCC held the lead for the rest of the contest, but things got a bit dicier. Highline, aided by 13 second half CCC turnovers and a huge advantage in fouls and free throws, manage to get the Cougar lead down to single digits. But Clackamas held together down the stretch, running its delay offense well and hitting key free throws in the final minutes.
Key team stats for CCC featured solid shooting: 52% FG, 43% on treys, and 71% at the free throw stripe. 18 assists on 29 baskets was indicative of good ball movement, sharing, and offensive execution.
Dunn led all scorers, with 33 points and 3 steals, hitting 7 of 9 free throws. Brett Ball added 16 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists. Alex Loul celebrated his 21st birthday, with 11 points and 3 rebounds. Paul Walter drew the big defensive assignment and also added 6 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals. And Josh Lokeno chipped in 5 assists and 3 steals.
December 9, 2011
The Cougars never led again, although they stayed with the Bulldogs down the the final minutes.
“It was a decent effort, but we had spotty performances and didn’t defend very well at times. We were not nearly as sharp as the night before,” said assistant coach Brian Stamme.
Some bright spots: Alex Loul continued his birthday celebration with a career high 23 points, making 9 of 14 shots and 4 of 5 free throws. Paul Walter turned in his best game of the year, with 20 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals. Taylor Dunn had 14 points and 3 steals. And Brett Ball added 12 points and 6 rebounds.
CCC travel to North Seattle CC to participate in the Seattle Crossover Tournament on December 17-19. The Cougars will open against Bellevue on Friday at 2pm. 3rd-ranked Cougars struggle at ClarkNovember 29, 2011
Not looking anything like their No. 3 NWAACC ranking, CCC committed turnovers on its first four possessions and fell into a 12-0 deficit. That sent all five starters to a bench; the new CCC quintet did not fare any better, as the Clark lead ballooned to 31-7 before the Cougars discovered a pulse. A 20-4 Clackamas run cut the lead to 35-27 and suddenly it looked like a ball game again. But Clark countered with the last 5 points to take a 40-27 halftime lead.
Then it got worse after halftime. A 25-7 run by Clark to start the second half put the lead to 65-34 and it was all over but the final count. The combination of flat play and miserable shooting left CCC with one of its worst losses in recent memory. The Cougars shot a frigid 31% from the field, 0 of 7 from the arc, and just 59% from the line.
Andre Dickson led the CCC scorers with 13 points and Brett Ball and Taylor Dunn each added 10 points.
NEXT GAME: The Cougars continue their road warrior schedule with two ranked and challenging opponents, going to Highline for a 7:00 pm tip Thursday, December 8 and then take on Bellevue Friday, December 9. Cougars drop title match November 27, 2011
The 53 point total was also a new low in the tenure of head coach Clif Wegner.
“Feckless, inept, disjointed. Pick an adjective,” said Wegner in trying to assess the offense. “Too many assignment breakdowns, too many off balance shots, too many times failing to finish shots where we had great chances to score.”
Sadly, the Cougars had a chance to take control of the game early, flirting with double digit leads throughout the first 10 minutes of the contest. But too many turnovers and a spotty rebounding performance left CCC with a precarious 35-31 lead at the half.
Then came the disastrous offensive performance of the second half. Only Taylor Dunn was able to generate any offense for the Cougars; he finished with 29 points (10/10 free throws), 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. Andre Dickson led the effort on the boards with 11. Dunn and Brett Ball were named to the all tournament team.
“It’s a growing process every year with a new team, but we absolutely have to learn how to play three tough games in a row,” assessed assistant coach Paul Fiskum. “I think we played so hard against Tacoma and it was such a big win that emotionally and physically we did not bounce back strong enough. We will get back to work on that.”
Next game: CCC with travel across town to take on Clark College in a 7 pm game Tuesday, November 29 [schedule - standings]. Clackamas Beats No. 2 Tacoma, 79-70November 26, 2011
TCC jumped out to a 23-13 lead, but the Cougars clawed back to within 37-33 to end the half. The battle was close throughout, with 6 lead changes and 4 ties. But the new CCC team pulled together and held tough down the stretch at crunch time to pull away for the win.
“Great effort,” summarized assistant coach Paul Fiskum. “The best and hardest we have played. The kids really came together tonight for a big win. We turned the corner tonight. This will make us better.”
Taylor Dunn again led the Cougar offense, hitting 9 of 10 free throws for 27 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals. Brett Ball came up with his best effort this season: 22 points, 9 rebounds, 2 blocks, and a steal. Josh Lokeno turned in an outstanding floor game, spearing the defense and controlling the offense; he finished with 11 points, 4 assists, and 3 steals.
Clackamas shot 49% from the field and 76% from the line while holding TCC to 38% shooting.
Next game: The Cougars take on #10 ranked and undefeated Walla Walla in the championship game of the Turkey Classic at 3 pm at Skagit Valley College. Clackamas Survives, Moves to 2-0 November 25, 2011
After playing such a miserable first half, the halftime intermission was not for the faint of heart. “Coach really called us out at halftime,” said sophomore Paul Walter. “He was brutally direct, to put it politely. He did not sugar coat it; but he was right on. We were playing like a bunch of individuals and not being tough enough. We had it coming; we came out much tougher in the second half.”
CCC started with an 8-2 run and got back in the game, finally taking its first lead at 66-65 with 6 minutes to play. The crunch time run was exciting, with 7 lead changes and 13 ties. Finally, Andre Dickson, who finished with 8 points and 9 rebounds, grabbed an offensive rebound and drew a foul with 1.2 seconds to play, then hit the free throw for the winning point.
Taylor Dunn torched the nets for 36 points. Paul Walter added 10 points, 13 rebounds, and 4 assists. Brett Ball added 8 points and 11 rebounds. Alex Loul provided an offensive lift in the second half, finishing with 7 points and 6 rebounds. And Josh Lokeno and Jake Dewitt evenly split a combined 10 points and 6 assists.
Next game: The No. 3 ranked Cougars with take on unbeaten and No. 2 ranked Tacoma in a semifinal game at 6 pm Saturday, November 26. Seven Clackamas Alumni Competing at UniversitiesNovember 23, 2011
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6. At Western Oregon University, Brandon Troxel (CCC, 2009-2011, one NWAACC champ, one Region champ) has been slowed by a preseason injury, but played well as he and his Wolves upset #16 Ranked Augustana. Troxel tallied 9 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists in just 13 minutes on the floor:
Clackamas Cougars Win Season OpenerNovermber 18, 2011 CCC 88, Linfield JV 75
Returning lettermen Josh Lokeno, Andre Dickson, Alex Loul, and Paul Walter all showed pretty clearly they have improved from last season. Lokeno had 10 points and a pair each of rebounds, assists, and steals. Dickson hit 5 of 6 shots for 12 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and a game high 4 steals. Loul grabbed 5 rebounds while Walter had a double double, with 17 points to go with his 10 rebounds, 2 assists, and 3 steals.
Bryant registered a double double, with 12 points and a game high 14 rebounds, a block and a steal. Charlish chipped in 2 points and 2 rebounds. Dewitt added 5 points, a steal, and drew the season’s first defensive charge. Jackson contributed 2 rebounds and a steal while Weaver added 2 rebounds and a steal.
CCC shot a decent 48% from the floor but hit only 31% on threes and 67% from the free throw line. The Cougars dominated the boards 49-32 and also amassed 18 steals.
Cougars lose Keilholtz for the seasonNovember 15, 2011
OREGON CITY -- Returning letterman Nate Keilholtz, a 6’4 starter on last season’s Southern Region championship team, had knee surgery on November 3rd and will miss the rest of the season.
Nicknamed “Nasty”, a term of respect that characterized his play as more effective and efficient than aesthetic, Keilholtz was a walk on player whose grit, hustle, and determination helped earn him a starting position the last ten games of the 2010-11 season. He scored a season high of 24 points when the Cougars clinched the league title in a tough road win over Mt. Hood. He also started and competed well at the NWAACC championship tournament. Keilholtz plans to begin rehabilitation as soon as possible and plans to compete for the Cougars next season.
Said assistant coach Paul Fiskum, “We will really miss him this season. He is just a super kid to coach and a very valuable player for us. He just always makes hustle plays and plays hard. Great team mate, hard worker, and a lot of fun to have on the team. We will work hard with him to get him back for next year.”
Cougars open against Linfield JV - Nov 18November 14, 2011 OREGON CITY -- Clackamas will open the 2012 season with a game at 7 pm Friday, November 18 at Randall Hall vs. the Linfield JV team. The game will be the first and last time the CCC men play at home until December 28 and will be the first time for fans to get a non-scrimmage look at this season’s version of what has grown to become the best basketball program in the northwest junior college circuit.
What can fans expect?
Look for CCC to bounce back from what we have come to consider a disappointing 20-8 season in the 2011 campaign. The Cougars, winners of three of the last five Southern Region Championships and three of the last five NWAACC championships will again mount a legitimate and serious challenge for both titles.
With returning sophomore lettermen Alex Loul, Paul Walter, Josh Lokeno, and Andre Dickson, the addition of solid sophomore transfers Brett Ball and Taylor Dunn, and a solid corps of five freshman backups, Clackamas looks to be a strong candidate to defend its 2011 Southern Region championship.
The 2012 Clackamas team will be deep, balanced, and featuring good size, skill, and athleticism. It could be another banner year for the Cougars this season. A very challenging preseason schedule will put the CCC team on the road a lot, with three tough eight-team tournaments and the challenge of playing many of the best teams in the NWAACC. CCC should be well tested in battle by the time Southern Region play begins in January.
In the South, look for Mt. Hood and Chemeketa to challenge for the title, and for Linn Benton to crash the NWAACC tourney party.
Cougars add Westview athlete to 2011-12 teamOctober 24, 2011
OREGON CITY, OR -- Malcolm Jackson, of Westview High School, has signed on to play with the Clackamas Cougars.
Although he started playing basketball late, the 6’4 athlete went on to star in both football and basketball at WHS. In basketball, he was a member of two outstanding teams; he and his Wildcats played in the state championship game both his junior and senior seasons. He also played and worked out with Pure Advantage Basketball. He is part of a close knit and supportive athletic family that includes his mom Paula, who played at USF, a brother Garrett, who plays at USC, and a twin brother, Martin, who is studying firefighting. Malcolm wants to pursue engineering as his major.
Said Westview head coach Pat Coons: “He’s just a great kid and team mate. He is a relentless battler on defense and an absolute warrior on the boards. We loved him here; he always played hard and worked hard in practice. He took a lot of pride in his defense and really rebounded at both ends of the floor. He’s really happy at Clackamas, so that’s a great fit.”
CCC head coach Clif Wegner and his staff were excited to have Jackson on the roster, “He was on our list of kids to check out in the spring but he had decided on another school. He was not able to attend there, and wound up coming to CCC pretty late in the process. But we are thrilled to have him. He’s a good, athletic wing with some size, who can also shoot it some and put it one the floor. He is also a really good kid and a hard worker who wants to succeed. He should be able to make the transition from his high post position in high school to more of a perimeter player at the college level.”
Cougars add Dickson to 2011-12 Roster June 21, 2011
Dickson last played for the Cougars in 2010; he was a starter in the NWAACC Tournament and made a significant contribution in the team’s championship run. He turned in a sensational championship game effort of hustle plays, steals, assists, rebounds, and aggressive offensive and defensive play.
“He was the X Factor at the tourney,” said team mate Justin Steinke. “He did the gritty work: screening, defending, rebounding; but in the championship game he also exploded offensively and just beat people to make huge, key baskets. He broke the other team’s will”
In 2010, Dickson worked his way into the starting line up at the end of the season, peaking during play at the NWAACC Tournament, where he averaged 6 points and 8 rebounds to help spark the team.
“It’s really exciting to get him back in uniform,” added assistant and defensive coordinator Paul Fiskum. “He is such a tremendous defender. Last year he would come in sporadically to practice and even though he was out of shape it still seemed like he won every defensive and rebounding drill and practiced harder than anyone on the floor. He will really make us tougher defensively.”
No one was any happier than head coach Clif Wegner to welcome back his player. “He’s such a great kid, such a hard worker. You just want to help him succeed because he plays his heart out every game and every day. He plays as hard as anyone we have ever had here. He’s super competitive and he is an amazing, explosive athlete. We just got a lot better. He’ll be as good a defender as anybody in the NWAACC and he’s gotten better offensively than when he played with us in 2010. We are all really proud of him for taking care of his business: he worked at different jobs, paid for his own schooling, managed his studies, worked out and balanced a lot of issues himself.”
As for Dickson, the former Madison High School multi sport star is anxious to get back and compete for the Cougars again. “It was really tough to sit and watch last year, but it also made me more hungry to come back and play ball. His big goal: “Not very many players get a chance to win 2 NWAACC championships. I want to come back and get another championship.”
With the return of Dickson, expect the Cougar’s chances of a championship to improve! CCC Hosts High School Senior ShowcaseOregon City, OR -- The 39th annual OACA (Oregon Athletic Coaches Association) North - South Summer All Stars Series will be played June 18, Saturday at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City.
Coaches from across the state at the 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, and 6A level have nominated & selected the top seniors from the class of 2011 to represent their school and community one last time on the hardwood. In the past some of Oregon's best prep hoop stars ( Eric Fiegi, Chris Rogers, Blake Stepp, Robert Day, Brian Jackson, Luke Jackson, Jon Hildebrandt, Logan Garvin, Adam Masten, Freddie Jones, Mike McShane, Bill Swancutt, Derek Anderson, Mike Doleac, Craig Stinnett, Willie Graham, Damon Stoudamire, Geoff Grass, David Brown, Bob Cavel, AC Green, Charlie Sitton, Danny Ainge, Rick Ravio) have competed in this Series.
Tip off times are: On Saturday evening a "Star of Stars" presentation will be made after each game.
Admission is $5 for Adults, $4 for high school students & up, $2 for middle school students, and $2 for Seniors. The price of admission is good for the entire day's activities.
Concessions, Souvenir programs, & T shirts are also available. Scholar Athlete Heading to ClackamasJune 14, 2011
OREGON CITY, OR -- Clackamas has signed Riley Charlish, of Portland’s Roosevelt High School to a scholarship to play basketball.
A 5’9 guard, Charlish helped lead Roosevelt to an athletic resurgence, with three consecutive state tournament appearances.
“He can really shoot it and shoot it from deep,” assessed assistant coach Paul Fiskum, who recruited him. “He has about 26’ range, so he can really stretch the defense out and make us harder to guard.”
Charlish averaged 17 points and 5 assists per game his senior season and also maintained honor roll status, graduating with a 3.5 GPA.
During the season, he was honoree as Portland Tribune Player of the Week, PIL player of the year, and 2nd team all 4A Tournament.
Following his senior season, Charlish was named Honorable Mention for All-State 4A and was also selected as the PIL Male Athlete Sportsmen of the Year for Roosevelt.
“I visited a lot of other colleges and had some other scholarship offers, but Clackamas was the best choice: best program, best school, best location, best coach. I could just feel this was where I wanted to be, to stay closer to home and play for a championship.”
Robert Key, his head coach at Roosevelt, had this to say: “Riley is absolutely one of the most improved players I’ve ever coached in 26 years. He carried us this year; it’s been a treat to coach a young man of his character and quality. He does everything a coach could ask for and more. I look forward to seeing him continuing to play and improve.”
Cougars Sign Washington Star May 26, 2011
OREGON CITY, OR -- CCC Men’s Basketball has added another sharpshooter to its arsenal of offensive weapons for next year’s team. Jake DeWitt, from Lynden High School in Washington, has accepted a scholarship to come to Clackamas and play for the Cougars.
“We had a great time with him when he visited and he really liked our school and our program,” said CCC head coach Clif Wegner. “Jake is a really nice wing prospect. He can shoot the ball on the perimeter and score going to the hoop as well. He is pretty athletic and can really get up in the air. Great kid and student; he should really be a nice addition to the program.”
A 6’3 wing, Dewitt averaged 15.5 points, 3 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game this year during his senior season. He was selected 1st team all league for the Northwest Conference. He was also an all state game participant in the Washington Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association Series showcase for the state’s top senior players. In Dewitt’s junior season, he led his Lynden High School team to a 6th place in the state AA championships.
Dewitt is an honors student with 3.5 GPA; he is undecided about his focus of study but is excited about coming to Clackamas in the fall. He declined scholarship offers at two other top NWAACC schools to opt for CCC.
“When I visited Clackamas, I just loved everything about it: the players, the coaches, the school, the whole set up. I knew I would go there if they wanted me. It took a long time because they were looking at a lot of players; but Coach Wegner called me several times to let me know they still rated me pretty high. Clackamas has an awesome program and I am looking forward to being a part of it. I just want to come in and work hard and contribute and win a championship.” Brett Ball bounces back to CougarsMay 24, 2011
OREGON CITY, OR -- It took quite a while, but Brett Ball is finally coming to Clackamas to play for the Cougars and try to win a championship. He recently signed a letter of intent to play for CCC next season.
“We recruited him as a high school senior in 2009,” said head coach Clif Wegner. “We really liked him; he was tough, physical; he played hard and really competed defensively. He really carried himself like a winner.”
That season, Ball led his team at Hillsboro High School to a an outstanding season and a 4th place finish at the 5A state championships, losing to eventual state champion Jefferson. He was named 1st team all league and 1st team all state in 2009.
After taking a year off of school to lift weights and get stronger, Ball, a 6’7” forward, then accepted a scholarship to play at Eastern Arizona Junior College. After he completed his freshman season this year at EAC, he decided to transfer to Clackamas.
“He’s really a great addition for our team,” said assistant coach Paul Fiskum. “He’s very athletic, bouncy, and you can tell he is really competitive and is going to play hard. He will make us better. He looks and plays like a man, not a kid. He looks to be one of the better players in the league; he should be a pretty good solid D1 or D2 recruit for sure. He’s also a 4.0 GPA kid and that’s always a nice addition too.”
Ball has a familial connection to Clackamas already: his twin sister, Shayla, starred for the CCC women’s basketball team and was the 2010 Southern Region MVP.
Cougars Sign Taylor Dunn for 2012 Season May 11, 2011
OREGON CITY, OR --The Clackamas Cougars announce the signing of Taylor Dunn for the 2012 season. Dunn, a 6’4, 200 lb. guard, will transfer in as a sophomore from Central Washington University, where he played a back up role on a team that went 26-4 and won the GNAC championship.
Dunn, from Vancouver, Washington, is a 2009 graduate of Mountain View High School; during his senior season, he averaged 20.0 points per game and was selected as the MVP of the Greater St. Helens League. Taylor is the younger brother of Austin Dunn, who fashioned a hall of fame caliber career at CCC, which culminated in his 2009 team’s 29-3 run to Southern Region and NWAACC championships.
“We are really excited to get him,” said head coach Clif Wegner. “He’s long, bouncy, athletic, and can really score the ball. He is also a pretty versatile guard who will make us harder to defend. He is a good size perimeter kid who can really play basketball. Taylor is also a really good student and a great kid to bring in to the program. We see him as making an immediate impact and one of the top players in the league next year. We are looking forward to working with him; he should be highly recruited next year.”
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Oregon City, OR -- Former Clackamas star Chehales Tapscott is having an outstanding senior season. The 6’6 forward helped lead the Vikings (10-9, 4-3) to a 78-76 overtime victory over Eastern Washington Saturday by scoring 16 points and grabbing a game high 13 rebounds.
OREGON CITY, OR -- CCC’s aspirations to return to the championship summit of NWAACC Men’s Basketball got a huge boost with the team’s announcement of the return of Andre Dickson to the roster for 2011-12 season. 
