2005-2006 Season

2.24.06

“Kids like that are hard to find this day and age.”

Lady Coyote season ends in loss: Coso finishes 05-06 with 20 wins

A successful-yet-injury-plagued season came to a “disappointing” end Saturday with a 54-46 loss at Chaffey College.

In a fitting conclusion to what was a hard knocks campaign, Coso (20-9, 8-6 Foothill Conference) lost Paris Allen in the first half. She suffered a wrist injury and was relegated to the sidelines for the rest of the night. FULL ARTICLE
 

2.14.06

“There were not a lot of second chances [for us]...”

Coyotes falls 58-53: Home finale ends in disappointment

Second chance points were the difference yesterday for Cerro Coso in a 58-53 loss to Foothill Conference opponent College of the Desert.

“There were not a lot of second chances [for us],” said Coso head coach Tom Heck. “And down the stretch, they got second chances.”

College of the Desert took advantage of a gap in the Coso frontline — that being the absence of forward Mariah Bomberry, who missed yesterday’s game due to family obligations.

Without their 6-foot post presence, the Lady Coyotes were hindered on the boards, Heck said.

“Mariah’s our best rebounder,” he said. FULL ARTICLE
 

2.7.06

“It was a tale of two halves...”

Coso unable to survive second half tempo: 66-58 decision puts postseason in ‘dire straits’

A 7-0 Antelope Valley run in the final minute-and-a-half Monday night sealed a 66-58 loss for the Cerro Coso Lady Coyotes.

Despite leading 27-21 at halftime, Coso (20-7, 8-4 Foothill Conference) trailed for much of the second half, thanks to a high-pressure, uptempo brand of AVC (23-6, 10-1) basketball after the intermission.

“It was a tale of two halves,” said Coso head coach Tom Heck. “[Antelope Valley] seemed to have an answer for everything.” FULL STORY
 

2.3.06

“With a minute left in the game, I told our kids that this is fun,” Heck said. “This is what competition should be.”

Lady Coyotes win by one point — again

“Intense - very intense,” was the way Cerro Coso head coach Tom Heck described the Lady Coyotes 66-65 win Wednesday night at Mt. San Jacinto.

Coso (19-6, 8-3 Foothill Conference) fended off a last ditch effort for the third time in four games.

With Mt. San Jacinto leading 65-63, Mariah Bomberry nailed a 3-pointer with 55 seconds left in regulation.

The Lady Eagles missed on the other end, and Coso retained possession. FULL ARTICLE
 

1.31.06

Coso ladies take two at home, head into final stretch Wed.

A tenacious full court press was the difference for Cerro Coso in a 68-53 win over San Bernardino Valley Monday night, on the heels of a 61-60 win Saturday against Chaffey.

The Lady Coyotes (18-6, 7-3 Foothill Conference) couldn’t seem to find the hole in the first half Monday, going four minutes before scoring their first field goal.

Dar’Shelle Lynch made certain Coso didn’t fall too far behind, though, scoring 16 of the Coyotes’ 27 points through 20 minutes.

Coming out of the lockerroom trailing 29-27, Coso applied a full court pressure that rendered SBVC’s offense helpless. FULL STORY
 

1.20.06

"...we knew we had to change the tempo and take chances..."

Lady Coyotes push tempo, rout San Bernardino 76-55

A strong second half was the difference Wednesday night in a 76-55 Cerro Coso women’s basketball win over Foothill Conference challenger, San Bernardino Valley.

The Lady Coyotes (15-6, 4-3 Foothill Conference) shook a 35-30 halftime deficit and abismal 19 percent shooting from the floor with a 17-4 run to begin the second half, and never looked back.

“We weren’t in foul trouble and we knew we had to change the tempo and take chances,” said Cerro Coso head coach Tom Heck. “Fortunately, it worked tonight”  FULL STORY
 

1.17.06

"...the ladies we've got played their hearts out.”

Lady Coyotes split weekend set, move to .500 in Foothill

Short on players but not short on heart, the Cerro Coso women's basketball team split a pair of home games over the holiday weekend.

The Lady Coyotes (14-6, 3-3 Foothill Conference, who had just six women available for duty, defeated Foothill Conference foe Mt. San Jacinto Saturday 61-50, but fell to Barstow Monday 54-48. FULL STORY
 

1.12.06

05-06 Basketball Media Guide Released Online

The 2005-2006 Coyote Basketball Media Guide is now available through our website! The media guide has been produced every year but this is our first year making it available online. View the Media Guides page to download the PDF version of the guide.
 

1.11.06

Depleted Lady Coyotes come up just short in Barstow

“The kids we have available have been playing hard, and some of those are playing hurt...”

Cerro Coso battled more than just the Barstow College Lady Vikings Monday night on the road.

The Lady Coyotes (13-5, 2-2 Foothill Conference) also faced the effects of a depleted roster, suiting up six players in the 75-62 loss.

The Lady Coyotes kept it close early, without the assistance of the previous game's high scorer, Paris Allen. FULL STORY
 

11.22.05

Lady Coyotes dominate L.A. Harbor, win second straight

The Cerro Coso Lady Coyotes basketball team improved to a perfect 2-0 Saturday night, defeating L.A. Harbor College 103-44 in San Pedro.

The Coyotes led all the way, and jumped out to a 64-13 lead at halftime. The team shot at a 44 percent clip from the field, creating 18 steals. FULL STORY
 

11.15.05

Lady Coyotes begin season with 82-40 rout

“We’re young and we’ll make mistakes..."

The Cerro Coso Coyotes women’s basketball team opened its season Saturday night, routing Life Pacific College 82-40 in San Dimas.

Dar’Shelle Lynch, a freshman guard from Las Vegas, led the Coyotes (1-0) in scoring with 28 points, and also added six steals.

Freshman Paris Allen contributed with 21 points and five steals. FULL STORY
 

11.13.05

Coyotes basketball preview: Lady Coyotes ‘05-’06: Young players in the mix early

It’s basketball season again at Cerro Coso Community College, with the Lady Coyotes tipping off their season late Saturday night at Life Pacific College in San Dimas.

Injuries and a lack of size doomed Cerro Coso last season, as the Coyotes slumped to a losing record. However, as Head Coach Tom Heck, the winningest coach in the program’s history, enters his fifth season on the Cerro Coso bench, there is reason to be optimistic. Full story
 

09.14.05

Lady Coyotes Fundraiser Car Wash

Is your vehicle looking a bit dirty but you're too tired to clean it? Well then come on down and let the Lady Coyote's clean it for you. Please come and support your women's basketball team! Saturday, September 24, 8:00am-1:00pm at the Wienerschnitzel in Ridgecrest. $3.00 car, $5.00 SUV/Truck
 

08.30.05

Coso hoop team completes recruiting

Mix of local, out-of-state players make up '05-'06 team

The Cerro Coso Community College women's basketball program has a full roster for the 2005-06 season, thanks to a successful recruiting process.

The Lady Coyotes will feature returning sophomores Stephanie Hart and Jaime Donaldson, but the rest of the team is new. Full Article
 

08.12.05

'Hot Shot' contest held at CCCC

11-year-old Laura Metcalf lines up a shot Thursday morning during Cerro Coso Community College's Coyote Girls' Basketball Camp. The campers participated in a fun "Hot Shot" tournament to hone their free-throw skills. Full Article
 

08.10.05

Cerro Coso hosts basketball camp

The Cerro Coso Community College women's basketball program is hard at work this week, holding one of the final sports camps of the summer at the college's Raymond A. McCue Athletic Complex. Full Article
 

05.26.05

Coyote summer hoop camp sign-ups

The Cerro Coso Community College women's basketball program will conduct its annual summer basketball camp again this year.

The boys' camp will be held July 25-29, and is open to youth in grades two through 12. The girls' camp is scheduled for August 8-12, and is also open to all girls in grades 2-12.  Full Article
 

05.25.05

Three Lady Burros to play ball at Coso

The Cerro Coso Community College women's basketball team will have a decidedly local flavor to it next season, as the top three scorers from last season's Burroughs High School girls' varsity team have announced plans to stay in town and play for the Coyotes. Full article

Cerro Coso Coyote Athletics
3000 College Heights Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Contact Coach Heck for more information.

Last updated 01/08/2007