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Girls Basketball: Park Vista captures first district crown
Friday, February 01, 2013
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Post Staff
Park Vista captured its first district championship in girls basketball Thursday night when the No. 10 Cobras rallied to upset sixth-ranked Boca Raton 65-59 in the District 10-8A final in Boca Raton. The victory earns Park Vista (17-9) home-court advantage for the first round of the Class 8A playoffs next week.
Top-seeded Boca Raton (18-8) had defeated second-seeded Park Vista twice during the regular season, but the Bobcats will travel for their regional quarterfinal game against the District 9-8A champion, yet to be determined.
"We lost to them twice by four points, but this was the one to win," Park Vista coach Keith Mackrey said. "The girls played hard. We won because of our defense, and we got key rebounds down the stretch. We just took our time, showed patience and battled back."
Boca Raton led for most of the game, but Park Vista trailed by only 47-45 entering the fourth quarter. That's when freshman guard Kiara Meeks sank Boca Raton's quest to repeat as district champs.
Meeks scored nine of her 18 points in the fourth quarter, with seven of them coming in the final 1:24.
"She's only a freshman, but she played like a senior," Mackrey said of Meeks. "She was incredible. This is not an easy stage to play on."
Angelina Khan also played a key role in Park Vista's victory, equaling Meeks' 18 points, including four 3-pointers. Emily Lochten contributed 14 points and Caitlin Hayes added 11 points for the Cobras.
Boca Raton made 10 field goals from 3-point range, including four from Gabby Daniels, who led the Bobcats with 18 points. Abby Bukovich scored 14 points for Boca.
-- Steve Dorsey
District 13-7A
No. 5 Palm Beach Lakes 66, Forest Hill 18: Shanovia Dove scored 15 points to lead the top-seeded Rams (16-7) to the rout of the fourth-seeded Falcons in West Palm Beach. The Rams will play second-seeded Royal Palm Beach in Saturday's championship.
Royal Palm Beach 37, Santaluces 29: Shamiah Manley scored 18 points to lead the second-seeded Wildcats over the third-seeded Chiefs in West Palm Beach.
District 15-5A
No. 3 Boynton Beach 60, Fort Pierce Westwood 13: Shakoa Edwards had 31 points and five steals and Taija Johnson added nine points as the top-seeded Tigers (20-5) routed the fourth-seeded Wildcats in Boynton Beach. The Tigers will face Suncoast in Saturday's championship.
Suncoast 68, Jensen Beach 54: Capri Winn scored 26 points and Chakari Merrit added 16 rebounds as the third-seeded Chargers defeated the second-seeded Falcons in Boynton Beach.
District 12-4A
Lincoln Park Academy 59, Cardinal Newman 25: Brandy Montgomery scored 28 points and Nikki Douglas pulled down 16 rebounds to lead the top-seeded Greyhounds (20-4) over the third-seeded Crusaders in the district championship in West Palm Beach. It was Lincoln Park's fifth consecutive title.
District 13-3A
Trinity Christian 57, Summit Christian 37: Qeyocia Thomas scored 26 points and Alicia McCray added 18 points, 10 rebounds and 14 blocks as the top-seeded Warriors (14-6) defeated the fourth-seeded Saints in Delray Beach. The Warriors will face Yeshiva in Saturday's championship.
District 12-3A
No. 8 Benjamin 42, Berean Christian 36: Riley Burke had 19 points and nine rebounds and Hanna Labovich added eight points and 13 rebounds as the top-seeded Buccaneers (18-7) routed the fourth-seeded Bulldogs in West Palm Beach. The Buccaneers will play King's Academy in Saturday's championship.
King's Academy 48, No. 9 Pahokee 43: Evana Pino had 13 points and seven rebounds as the third-seeded Lions (15-11) jumped out to a 10-0 lead and held on to upset the second-seeded Blue Devils (18-5) in Royal Palm Beach. Moeisha Jackson and Malaysia Robinson each scored 10 points for Pahokee.
District 12-2A
No. 4 Grandview Prep 65, Donna Klein Academy 11: Neydja Petithomme had 19 points and eight assists and Vionise Pierre-Louis added 17 points and eight rebounds to lead the top-seeded Pride (21-2) to the rout of the fifth-seeded Eagles in Boca Raton. Grandview advances to face Boca Raton Christian in Saturday's championship.
Boca Raton Christian 43, Lake Worth Christian 35: Amanda Lake had 19 points, five rebounds and four assists to lead the third-seeded Blazers (15-5) over the second-seeded Defenders in Boca Raton.
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User Comments:
LADY COBRAS commented on February 1, 2013 at 11:12 a.m.: report abuse
Congratulations to the Lady Cobras on a phenomenal game last night. You hung in there, played hard and didn't give up and you came away with the win. Keep up the good work and good luck next week!!!
GirlsBBall Fan commented on February 1, 2013 at 11:32 a.m.: report abuse
Congrats Park Vista!!!
Kiara Meeks one of the best pg in the county!!!
Coach Mackrey Great job !!!
Emily Amazing!!!!
Kate, your what every coach wants in a center!!! Your the rock!!!
Angelina Khan You played like a star, better after your serious injury!!!!
WOW commented on February 1, 2013 at 3:49 p.m.: report abuse
Way to go" get a life" !! That is ridiculous..... Boca you blow!! Accept the defeat as what it is. Your girls were outplayed and outscored. Go cry somewhere else!
Get A Life commented on February 1, 2013 at 5:51 p.m.: report abuse
Echo four alpha
No you guys did enough of that at the game last night!! Take care
Way to go COBRAS!!!!!
Get a life commented on February 2, 2013 at 2:03 p.m.: report abuse
EchoFour Alpha
Obviously they remove comments that tell the truth. Unfortunately you are the one with the limited vocab since all you can do is come on this page and cry when you lose. You are probably related to the guy with the ponytail.
WAY TO GO COBRAS>>> DISTRICT CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!
GET A LIFE BOCA commented on February 2, 2013 at 5:17 p.m.: report abuse
Ok Marine want to be... you probably got kicked out bc you couldn't handle the truth... you can comment, complain all you want . FACT is you lost, we won. End of story. You are a disgrace of a fan, parent, human being. Accept your loss and move on. Now go ahead and complain to the Post about these comments so they remove them again. I wouldn't expect anything less from a jit like you.. when you lose you cry and complain, when you read a truth about yourself again you cry and complain. Aren't you tired of going through life as a loser. But than again you probably have no life.
GO COBRAS!!! DISTRICT CHAMPIONS!!!!
p.s. your daughter probably sits the bench anyway
Ridiculous commented on February 2, 2013 at 5:19 p.m.: report abuse
My god Echo you are off your rocker. You really do need to get a life.
Hey get a life, you are probably right.
Congratulations to your team they played a GREAT GAME.
Get A Life commented on February 3, 2013 at noon: report abuse
My violin is playing.. lmao. You are a joke!!!
Way to go COBRAS!!
DISTRICT CHAMPS!!!!
p.s. Cant wait to see what you "comment" here next week after your loss to Dwyer, I am sure everyone will get a kick out of it though.
B-Ball Fan commented on February 3, 2013 at 1:12 p.m.: report abuse
You sure don't act like a Marine.
Just an observation
I saw the game and it was a well played game by both teams and officials did a fine job.
GET A LIFE commented on February 3, 2013 at 2 p.m.: report abuse
Thanks bball fan.
Echo
Yes your pathetic behavior does make me laugh, Well only one more game this year for to comment on, thank god!!
And YES we will be playing Dwyer in the finals, guaranteed!!
However, nothing would please me more that your Bobcats would pull out a win against Dwyer and we would meet you in the Finals.
I would love to see your "comments" after the loss that you would suffer again in that game. Oh well too bad your team wont make it that far
Better luck next year!
Take Care and Semper Fi
GO LADY COBRAS
DISTRICT CHAMPS
GET A LIFE commented on February 12, 2013 at 10:06 a.m.: report abuse
EchoFour ALpha
Joke is on you! As a matter of fact, you are a joke. Accept the loss and move on. The girls played a great game, the outcome was not to you liking, so take the loss as a man and move on. Don't sit behind your keyboard and cry and complain about the officials.
Didn't the Marines teach you good sportsmanship and self respect. It is a shame that someone with such lack of intelligence, morals, self control and respect for others would be allowed to pro-create.
WAY TO GO COBRAS!!
DISTRICT CHAMPS!!
E4A commented on February 12, 2013 at 11:27 a.m.: report abuse
Mommy dearest AKA get a life
Guarantee What?
I noticed you recycle a lot
aren't you creative enough to come up with original comments?
I like Dwyer over PB gardens tonight..
Do you like the cobras at home ?
GET A LIFE commented on February 12, 2013 at 12:56 p.m.: report abuse
Hey Marine Failure... let me follow in your kindergarten copy and paste ways:
Girls Basketball: Park Vista captures first district crown
Friday, February 01, 2013
by Post Staff
Park Vista captured its first district championship in girls basketball Thursday night when the No. 10 Cobras rallied to upset sixth-ranked Boca Raton 65-59 in the District 10-8A final in Boca Raton
WAY TO GO PARK VISTA COBRAS
DISTRICT CHAMPS!!!
Recycle that E4A
GET A LIFE commented on February 12, 2013 at 5:11 p.m.: report abuse
PARK VISTA DISTRICT CHAMPIONS
WAY TO GO COBRAS!!!
GET ALIFE commented on February 13, 2013 at 12:45 p.m.: report abuse
PARK VISTA GIRLS DISTRICT CHAMPS!!!!
WAY TO GO COBRAS!!!
GET A LIFE commented on February 13, 2013 at 2:27 p.m.: report abuse
PARK VISTA DISTRICT CHAMPIONS!!!!
WAY TO GO COBRAS!!!!
Oh let me copy and paste here for you:
Relentless and never giving up
GET A LIFE commented on February 14, 2013 at 1:03 p.m.: report abuse
WAY TO GO PARK VISTA COBRAS
DISTRICT CHAMPIONS !!!!!
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