The 6'4" Farley guards
Limon, a 5'11" lefty,
in Viking win.
(Ed Piper)
Reed Farley, La Jolla's point guard, and Oscar Limon had some fun Monday evening, June 29.
The 6'4" Farley and Limon, Otay Ranch's considerably shorter one-guard at 5'11", were teammates on the Top Gun Academy team years past.
Though the two contrast in height, they play the same position.
Limon, a crafty lefty with long hair, led the Mustangs to an early lead. He just came back to play on the court last week, after breaking a bone in his right foot in a tournament in Dallas two months ago. His foot was probably a little sore after Monday's game--feeling the effects, as well, of a defeat by 15 points.
Farley and the Vikings caught up and sped ahead. Otay Ranch, in the early going, hit several shots in a row. And La Jolla, with seven players present with several others on vacation, committed a few mistakes.
As the flow of the game went on, 6'6" Alex Pitrofsky had no one to stop him on passes inside. Daniel McColl, getting lots of minutes, pounded the boards and made four of four free throws, exhibiting a nice shooting touch.
The final was 62-47. Carlos' dad, Victor, sat on the end line each half and shouted encouragement to his son. Carlos was thirsty at one point, so Dad threw him a chilled bottle of water.
Meanwhile, his opponent and former teammate, Farley, had his mom present at the Montgomery High league, sitting at the opposite end.
The two leaders for their respective teams patted each other at one point, when Oscar hit the deck. Reed gave him an "attaboy" on the back. Mutual respect for a good effort.
Nick Hammel looked fairly comfortable for the Vikings. He was a teammate of McColl's on the LJHS junior varsity last year. Francisco Ramos saw a lot of time at guard. Tony Coan hit a shot or two from outside. He seems to still be getting comfortable handling the ball when given that responsibility.
La Jolla moved the ball around the offense, making several passes on their set offense. That's what Coach Paul Baranowski wants to see plenty of.
The Vikings play again at Montgomery Wednesday night. Tuesday night's game is at Hoover High.
Copyright 2015 Ed Piper
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