THE THUNDERBIRDS FIGHT HARD BUT LOSE A CLOSE ONE AT THE STATE FINAL FOUR

The THUNDERBIRDS started the game strong with a 7-0 run but the Mt. San Antonio College Mounties came back and had the THUNDERBIRDS down at halftime by 11. In the second half the Thunderbirds were down as much as 18 then made a 15-3 run to close within 6 points 3 times in the second half but ran out of gas... Final score THUNDERBIRDS 75 MT SAC 84. What is clear is this THUNDERBIRD squad made history this year as the first squad to make it to the state final four since the 1955 squad as well as the first #15 seeded team to make it the state final four. We wish all the sophomore THUNDERBIRDS good luck and thanks for such as special season!

Here is link to article discussing the game:http://www.mercurynews.com/sports/ci_22803974/merritt-college-men-lose-state-basketball-playoffs 


THE THUNDERBIRDS WERE LED BY:

(FROSH) MARCUS GREEN 17 PTS AND 9 REBS

(SOPH) ERIC NELSON 16 PTS AND 5 REBS 4 BLKS

(SOPH) ELLIOTT HERALD 16 PTS 5REBS AND 2 STLS

(FROSH) ANTHONY KNIGHT 10 PTS AND 5 REBS

(SOPH) JOSHUA AMEY 8 PTS AND 6 ASTS




GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE THUNDERBIRDS PREPARE FOR THE MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE MOUNTIES AT THE STATE FINAL FOUR

The THUNDERBIRDS prepare for a dog fight with the Mt. San Antonio College Mounties from Walnut, California this in the first game of the state Final Four. Please come and support your THUNDERBIRDS in there second ever Final Four appearance last since the year 1958. The championship game will takes place this Friday March 15, 2013 at 5pm at Consumnes River College in Sacramento, Ca.

Here is a link to press written about the THUNDERBIRDS!!!!:http://norcalbasketball.blogspot.com/2013/03/high-time-for-some-merritt-praise.html




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THE THUNDERBIRDS DEFEAT THE DELTA COLLEGE MUSTANGS 79-75 AND ARE IN THE STATE FINAL FOUR FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE SCHOOL HISTORY!!!

The THUNDERBIRDS came ready to play and defeated the Delta College Mustangs 79-75. The THUNDERBIRDS were up 11 points at halftime 35-24.  Delta came back in the contest but the THUNDERBIRDS were able to hold on for the victory and punched there ticket to state Final Four for the first time in history.


THE THUNDERBIRDS were led by:

(FROSH) ANTHONY KNIGHT 22 PTS 5 REBS AND 4 ASTS

(SOPH) JOSHUA AMEY 16 PTS 15 ASTS

(FROSH) MARCUS GREEN 13 PTS AND 6 REBS

(SOPH) ERIC NELSON 10 PTS AND 12 REBS

(FROSH) JALIL EPPENGER  10 PTS AND 4 REBS


GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WITH A TICKET TO THE STATE FINAL FOUR ON THE LINE THE THUNDERBIRDS PREPARE FOR THE DELTA COLLEGE MUSTANGS THIS SATURDAY MARCH 9, 2013 AT 7 PM.

A ticket to the state Final Four on the line the THUNDERBIRDS prepare to take on the Delta College Mustangs this Saturday March 9, 2013 at 7pm. Please come out and support your THUNDERBIRDS as history is made this season.




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THE THUNDERBIRDS DEFEAT THE #7 SEEDED OHLONE COLLEGE RENEGAGES 79-76 IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL SEMIFINALS

In thrilling fashion at the buzzer the THUNDERBIRDS defeat the #7 seeded Ohlone college Renegades by the 79-76. The THUNDERBIRDS (FROSH) Delvon Nisby hit the game winning 3pt basket.


Here is a link to the final moments: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H8pcIuKslQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player

The THUNDERBIRDS have made it to the Elite 8 and have a game against the Delta College Mustangs this Saturday March 9, 2013 at 7pm.

THE THUNDERBIRDS were led by:

(FROSH) DELVON NISBY 21 PTS AND 3 REBS

(FROSH) ANTHONY KNIGHT 16 PTS 5 REBS 3 ASTS

(FROSH) MARCUS GREEN 10 PTS AND 7 REBS

(SOPH) ERIC NELSON 9 PTS AND 13 REBS 4 BLKS

(SOPH) JOSHUA AMEY 8 PTS AND 7 ASTS


GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE THUNDERBIRDS PREPARE TO PLAY THE #7 SEEDED OHLONE COLLEGE RENEGADES IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL PLAYOFF SEMIFINALS WEDNESDAY MARCH 6, 2013 AT 7PM

The THUNDERBIRDS prepare for the Northern California regional semifinals as they take on the #7 seeded Ohlone College Renegades in Fremont, California Wednesday March 6, 2013 at 7pm. Please come out to Fremont and support the THUNDERBIRDS.



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THE THUNDERBIRDS DEFEAT THE #2 SEEDED 2012 STATE CHAMPION FRESNO CITY COLLEGE RAMS IN THE QUARTERFINALS OF THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL PLAYOFFS

The THUNDERBIRDS picked the best time to played one of there best games of the 2012-13 season by defeating the #2 seeded 2012 state champion Fresno City College Rams by a score of 100-83. The contest was a collective team effort in which the THUNDERBIRDS out rebounded, turned over the ball only 8 times  and shot 87% from the free throw line. Thanks goes out to THUNDERBIRD faithful who made the long trip to see the THUNDERBIRDS in action down in Fresno.


THE THUNDERBIRDS WERE LED BY:

(FROSH) DELVON NISBY 21 PTS 4 REBS 2 ASTS

(SOPH) JOSHUA AMEY 16 PTS 11 ASTS

(SOPH) ERIC NELSON 14 PTS 15 REBS 6 BLKS

(FROSH) ANTHONY KNIGHT 14 PTS 5 REBS AND 3 ASTS

(FROSH) JALIL EPPENGER 11 PTS AND 5 REBS

(SOPH) MARCOS CASTRILLO 9 PTS AND 6 REBS


GO THUNDERBIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!