Lady Golden Eagles hoopsters off to solid start; men's team ends long losing streak and improves to 2-7 in second season

Monday, December 2, 2019 - 12:26pm By The Leader Staff

West Hills Lemoore's Bryce Hernandez was an all tourney selection after a solid outing in the recent Porterville Classic Tournament.

Photo Courtesy West Hills College Lemoore

Lemoore’s West Hills College women’s basketball team is off to a solid start while the men’s basketball squad, in its second year of existence, won its first game after a 2018-19 winless season.

The men’s team, under the guidance of co-head coach Phillip Todd, following a winless 2018-19 inaugural season, was 0-7 this season before finally notching its first team win, a 73-65 victory over De Anza College in the Porterville Classic on Nov. 22.

West Hills player Bryce Hernandez was an all-tourney selection for his play in the recent tournament.

The Golden Eagles following that first win up with a 60-54 win over El Camino College on Saturday, Nov. 23, to complete a 2-7 November. The Golden Eagle men’s next game comes on Saturday, Dec. 14, at Victory Valley Community College.

The men’s team currently has co-coaches, Phillips and Donnye Ross.

The women’s team, under the guidance of Andrea Picchi, began its season with a 4-3 start, notching wins over Shasta College and Monterey Peninsula in the opening week.

The Lady Golden Eagles also beat Santa Monica 61-532 on Nov. 16. Their next action comes in the Fresno City College Tournament, which begins Dec. 5. The Eagles will play Folsom Lake at 3 p.m. and on Saturday will face Moorpark at 10 a.m.