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Golden Eagles win first ever tournament title in three years of women's basketball
West Hills College Lemoore captures Moorpark Tournament championship
Members of the West Hills College Golden Eagles basketball team moments after winning the Moorpark Tournament title Sunday night.
Photo contributed by Sandy Salyer
The Lady Golden Eagles, in only their third year of existence, won the Moorpark Tournament this past weekend, rolling over favored College of the Canyons Sunday night 64-57 in the finale.
The Golden Eagles beat a team that came into the tournament ranked 11th in the state. The Lady Eagles Samantha Earls was the tourney's Most Valuable Player. Joining her on the all-tournament team were teammates Jayla English and Kalia Parker.
West Hills Lemoore improved its overall record to 9-3 on the year.
The Golden Eagles opened the tournament on Friday by soundly thrashing Oxnard College 58-42. On Saturday the ladies beat Citrus College 57-46 to earn a spot in the finals against College of the Canyons.
The Lady Golden Eagles will try to make it two tournaments in a row as they host the West Hills Golden Eagle Classic, which begins this week, Dec. 19 through 21 in the Golden Eagle Arena.
