2009 - 2010 Season is almost here

Wow, it has come in a hurry. I'm sure most of you know I've been very busy this late summer through fall. I have a problem and need your help.

I started this site (2 years ago) to give our female basketball players in the area a chance to get some exposure and keep most of you followers aware of what's happening in our leagues and the world of girl's basketball. Well taking this new job puts me in a crazy position. I don't want to come across to bias towards my team, but how can I help but do so. I have to believe in my team and my players. So what do I do.

Your responses will help me in deciding what to do in continuing this site or what. Either respond here or contact me at lanpdx2003@yahoo.com

Thanks

Fall Tournament at Evergreen High School

ANNOUNCING -
Evergreen's Girl's Basketball Fall Tournament
October 24th & 25th

High School teams from as far south as Salem OR. and as far north as Seattle WA. will be playing in this two day tournament at Evergreen High School. There will be a 5 game guarantee for each school, 16 minute half's, with certified officials.

Although high school coaches can't coach their teams, the competitions should be really good. This gives players a chance to be on the court, and tune up their games, and get ready for the up coming season.

For information and registration contact Jay Foreman at lanpdx2003@yahoo.com or call 360-991-2566.

Registration closes soon so contact us today.

Phoenix AZ. 8 & 0, San Diego CA. 3 & 2

This summer Premier Elite had a very successful trip to Phoenix Arizona to the Nike "Tournament of Champions". We left Phoenix undefeated, eight wins no loses. This included big wins, one against a tough team out of Fremont California, also defeating "Long Beach, CA. - Jordan" for the pool championship, "McNary out of the Salem OR. area" for the group semi finals, and a revenge victory (from an earlier lost this spring) over"Seattle Radiance" in the group Championship game. We then traveled to San Diego for the Mid Summer Nights Madness, Western Championships and won our first 3 games before losing to the eventual champions MRC out of the San Francisco area in a quarter final game. We then lost a close game to Arizona Elite in a consolation game but overall, what a successful road trip.

It was hot in Arizona, but Premier Elite was hotter, jelling at the right time. And we rode that success right into San Diego before losing by 7 to the eventual champions in a tough game. I'm going to take time to mention every player on this trip and their contributions because it was a complete team effort. Jennifer Patterson & Lauren Heller probably saw the fewest minutes but both made key contributions in big games. Jennifer defensively, and grabbing rebounds and Lauren had one game where she hit 3 traditional (and one) 3 point play's. Good job ladies. "Mo" Katelyn Henson provided length, tough defense, and she really grew though out the tournament to help us to victorys. Haley Smith was our big banger. We went up against some tough teams with some really tall ladies. Haley stayed tough all summer for us and didn't back down off of anyone, even when she was out sized. She provided a surprising offensive punch for us and we where happy to have her. Tori Conley and Sarah Mason stabilized our bench and really provided big punches at the right time all summer long. Tori's length and offensive ability was just what we needed and Sarah (force to play out of position at times this summer) was exactly what the doctor ordered and made big plays at big times. Cass Cloyd literally carried the team on her back to a few victories this summer with her offensive explosions in key times during big games. Shamerica Scott's overall hustle, enthusiasm, rebounding, athleticism and true grit prove to be the difference maker for us all summer long. Caitlynn Jackson's "never say die" competitive attitude, along with key scoring punches at big times for us was a major factor to our success. Melissa Williams, her length, athleticism, scoring, rebounding and great defense was as important to us as anyone. And Justine Joudrey was clutch with big time scoring and ball handling that propelled us to victory after victory. I also want to mention both Caitlin Bower and McKenzie Heberer who both played roles in our success early but weren't able to make the last two tournaments.

Thank you Premier Elite Black for representing Southwest Washington proudly.

Announcing a two day Premier Elite clinic

A "Two Day Basketball Camp" run by female college basketball players from our local area. NCAA rules don't allow us to use there names in advertising, but current and ex-players will be there to run the camp and show you how they do things in college.

Come out and enjoy yourself, test your skills, and learn from those that are doing it on the next level.

Wednesday and Thursday, July 15th & 16th.
Each day two sessions.
From 2:00pm to 4:00m & from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Cost $20.00 per day or $30.00 for both days and all 4 sessions.
at Evergreen High School

Lunches and snacks will be available between sessions

Call 360-991-2566 for information or return email here

EOT qualifier in Oregon City

Congratulations to Columbia Cascades team out of Vancouver Washington. Boy they look good. They have put together an impressive team. I was sitting there watching them and simply saying wow... They were the overall champs for the qualifier, and should make big noise in the End of the Trail tournament starting Monday.

Premier Elite entered two teams, both won "1" and lose "3". The Black team lose every game by less than double figures, competitive in all, just couldn't put it together in the clutch times. The Gold team learn a lot about higher level competition and hopefully will take back to their collective high schools a new found competitive spirit. Getting better and being better for their high schools is the goal at Premier Elite.

Pure Advantage went "2" and "2" and competed strong for there first time out. Congratulations.

NW Bluez captured 4th place and should be strong in the End of the Trail.

For more go to the link
http://www.eotbasketball.com/brackets/ocshootout/index.htm

What an off season...

Wow, here we are not even July 2009 yet, and the area is buzzing. Southwest Washington girl's basketball is going crazy with, count it, 7 changes in coaches positions. Of course, most know of the new hiring at Evergreen High School, yours truly, but also Mountain View High School will have a new person in charge, along with Hockinson High School and Columbia River High School. And now, this week alone, Heritage High School, Hudson's Bay High School and Union High School have made coaching changes and all will be hiring new coaches. WOW...

This will be an interesting year. Stay turned for more information.

I appreciate your patients and understanding, HELP

Thank you for your patients and understanding during this transition. As most of you know by now, I have excepted the position of Head Coach of girl's basketball at Evergreen High School. My official start date was June 1st 2009. I have been trying to figure out how to do open gym for the Evergreen girls and practice the Premier Elite girls. It has been a challenge. Lots of time in the gym. (smile) Along with that, I've been trying to figure out how to stay true to those that follow this blog. Wondering if I can continue to be non bias or even if I want to be. I stand true to the point that the female players of Southwest Washington deserve recognition and exposure, for all the schools. This site is dedicate to achieving that goal. I've come to the reality that I need your help. Let's talk about ways to continue this site. Please feel free to get in touch with me with your ideas. I want to work with everyone in Southwest Washington to make all the athletes winners.

Thanks