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  Game Recap 2012-13 Season  
     
 

 

  
 
2/22/13 Southwestern College -- The Coyotes looked to finish their season on a high note against Southwestern who was one game up on the Coyotes in PCAC standings.  For 30 minutes the Coyotes battled Southwestern.  At half, the Coyotes led 33-32.  With nine minutes to play, the Coyotes trailed 46-48.  The last nine minutes the Coyotes took poor shots and gave up easy baskets to Southwestern.  Coyotes lose 53-66.
2/20/13 Palomar College -- The Coyotes traveled to first place Palomar who was trying to secure a league championship and playoff birth.  The Coyotes six players played loose and together.  Trailing 31-33 at half, the Coyotes had a balanced attack led by Harry Brazelton (24 pts & 7 assists), Manny Hernandez (14 pts & 11 rebs), Christian Hemmingsen (12 pts, 9 rebs & 5 assists), Deandre Cretain (11 pts) & Keko Moore (10 pts & 6 assists).  In the second half, the Coyotes battled and took a 53-50 lead with seven minutes to play.  Palomar made a couple of shots and the Coyotes made a couple key turnovers.  Palomar stretched their lead to nine.  The Coyotes kept battling but could not get closer than six points.  Coyotes lose 79-84.
2/13/13 San Diego Mesa College -- The Coyotes traveled to SD Mesa to play them for the third time this season.  The Coyotes jumped to a comfortable lead behind the hot shooting of Harry Brazelton (15 pts).  Unfortunately for the Coyotes, SD Mesa went on a 31-10 run and led 41-31 at the half.  In the second half, the Coyotes cut the lead to seven points and had a 9-1 foul advantage at the 13 minute mark behind Keko Moore (24 pts), Garrett Larch-Miller (12 pts) & Manny Hernandez (11 pts & 14 rebs). The Coyotes tried to drive to the basket to take advantage of their foul situation.  For the first time in the last three games, the Coyotes lack of dept (only 6 healthy players) was evident.  The Coyotes trailed by 10 points with three minutes to play.  The Coyotes pressed and SD Mesa beat the press.  Coyotes lose 69-89.
2/6/13 Cuyamaca College -- The Coyotes hosted Miramar in their last home game of the season.  With only seven active players, the Coyotes would have to dig deep.  These Coyotes not only competed they played a great game.  In the first, the Coyotes once again rode the hot shooting hand of Garrett Larch-Miller (19 pts) and trailed by three 32-35 at the intermission.  This game would be close the entire second half with neither team leading by more than 5.  Manny Hernandez (8 pts & 6 rebs) & DeAndre Cretain (8 pts) played their best games of the season and when Harry Brazelton (17 pts) made a fast break dunk the Coyotes led by three with 3 minutes to play.  Both teams dug in defensively and with Cuyamaca leading 64-62, Miramar scored on a driving and one to take a 64-65 lead with 25 seconds to play.  The Coyotes missed an opportunity to tie or take the lead on their next possession.  After Miramar made one of two ft's with .5 seconds, the Coyotes desperation last play did not work.  Coyotes lose 64-66.  Keko Moore & Christian Hemmingsen played solid defense in the Coyotes loss.
2/6/13 Cuyamaca College -- Cuyamaca hosted an athletic San Diego City team.  The Coyotes were able to control the tempo for most of the first half even though SD City made numerous 3 pt shots (13 3's for the game).  At half, the Coyotes trailed only 30-35 behind Garrett Larch-Miller (19 pts).  In the second half, Cuyamaca trailed 46-64 with 5 minutes to play.  The Coyotes did not give up and started pressing.  While the Coyotes started stealing the ball with their press, they also started to make 3 pt shots by Harry Brazelton (17 pts) and drives by Keko Moore (15 pts).  With 30 seconds left, the Coyotes grabbed a rebound and raced up court trailing only by three points.  Unfortunately a turnover and a missed blocked out on the subsequent free throw put the lead at four with 4 seconds to play.  The Coyotes would lose 66-70 after a thrilling comeback.  Manny Hernandez (8 pts & 7 rebs) & Christian Hemmingsen (7 pts & 10 rebs) also chipped in for the Coyotes.
2/1/13 Cuyamaca College -- The Coyotes traveled to Mira Costa knowing that they would need to box-out and defend the post.  The Coyotes controlled the tempo throughout the beginning of the first half and trailed by 6 points with seven minutes to play in the first half.  Unfortunately, the rest of the half went horribly for the Coyotes.  While Mira Costa began to dominate on the offensive boards and in transition, the Coyotes went ice cold from the field.  At the half, the Coyotes trailed 28-48.  Game over.  The Coyotes tried to get a run to begin the half but their shooting woes continued.  Cuyamaca loses 56-91.  The Coyotes were led by Keko Moore (17 pts), Harry Brazelton (14 pts) & Garrett Larch-Miller (9 pts).
1/30/13 Cuyamaca College -- The Coyotes hosted first place Palomar on faculty & staff appreciation night at Cuyamaca gym.  Cuyamaca would have to control the tempo in order to slow Palomar's fast paced offense.  Furthermore, the Coyotes would have to deal with Palomar's 7'1" post.  For 15 minutes in the first half, the Coyotes did both.  Behind Garrett Larch-Miller (17 pts) & Harry Brazelton (19 pts) the Coyotes shared the ball on offense and had six players score at least 4 first half points.  On defense, the Coyotes zone frustrated Palomar at times.  At the half, the Coyotes trailed 41-47.  In the second half, the Coyotes played solid defense and really controlled the tempo with their offense. With 8 minutes to play, Keko Moore (11 pts) scored to cut the deficit to 62-64.  Then everything went bad for the Coyotes.  Palomar scored easy driving baskets and open 3 pt shots while the Coyotes missed open shots and trailed by 9 with 3 minutes to play as they began to press.  The Coyotes were outscored 8-28 down the stretch losing 75-95.
1/25/13 Cuyamaca College -- Cuyamaca traveled across El Cajon to Grossmont for a Friday night contest.  The Coyotes would be without their athletic captain Armon Worrell who is out indefinitely after sustaining a hip injury against IVC.  The Coyotes would need to have players step up in Worrells absence.  For the first 33 minutes of the game, the Coyotes did.  In the first half, the Coyotes clawed back into the game behind Mike Wnek's (17 pts) three point shooting.  When Harry Brazelton's (13 pts) 3/4 court shot went in as the halftime buzzer sounded, the Coyotes only trailed by two 24-26.  In the second half, the game went back and forth with the Coyotes getting valuable production from reserve Adrian Hood (12 pts).  Unfortunately, with the score 42-43 with 7:36 remaining Grossmont made a deep three while the Coyotes missed a lay-up on the following possession.  The young Coyotes went cold while their defense allowed their opponent to drive to the basket.  Trailing by 12 with 2:30 left, the Coyotes cut the lead to 6 with 30 seconds to play but could not continue their run as they lost 61-69.
1/23/13 Cuyamaca College -- The Coyotes hosted Imperial Valley after a week of no games.  The time off allowed the Coyotes to heal some injuries and get back to basics (shooting, boxing out and playing their help defense).  The Coyotes jumped out to an 8-2 lead.  IVC would press & zone the Coyotes the entire game.  The Coyotes were prepared and had a patient attack against IVC in the first half and led 24-23 at halftime.  In the second half, the Coyotes played their best defense of the season.  The Coyotes held IVC scoreless for the first 10 minutes of the second half.  IVC finally made some baskets and cut the lead to 33-32.  Harry Brazelton found Armon Worrell (11 pts) on an alleyoop dunk to give the Coyotes a three point lead.  Keko Moore (10 pts) & Christian Hemmingsen (13 pts) made their free throws down the stretch to give the Coyotes a nine point lead.  IVC made three 3 point shots in the last minute to cut the lead to 51-48 with 10 seconds left in the game.  Garrett Larch-Miller found Hemmingsen deep and the lay-up sealed the win for the Coyotes - 53-48.
1/16/13 Cuyamaca College -- The Coyotes hosted Southwestern and started the game with a 15-2 run behind Mike Wnek's (9 pts) three 3 pt shots.  With five minutes to play in the half, the Coyotes led 20-7 by controlling the tempo and playing solid defense.  A late run by Southwestern that included a 3 pt make at the half time buzzer knotted the game at 30.  In the second half, Southwestern began to pull away from the Coyotes and led by ten points with 10 minutes to play.  The Coyotes switched to their zone defense and behind Harry Brazelton (20 pts) & Garrett Larch-Miller (13 pts) the Coyotes cut the deficit to three points 57-60.  Down the stretch the Coyotes went cold while Southwestern made clutch shots.  Coyotes lose 63-74.
1/11/13 Cuyamaca College -- The Coyotes traveled to Miramar.  At the start, the Coyotes rode the hot hand of Harry Brazelton (25 pts) to a 14-11 lead.  The next five minutes the Coyotes went cold but still played solid defense.  However, Miramar began to dominate the offensive boards (23 offensive rebounds) and even though Christian Hemmingsen (11 pts) made a 3 pt shot at the halftime buzzer, the Coyotes trailed 36-47.  The Coyotes would need to adjust the tempo of the game in the second half and they did.  With 10 minutes to play, the Coyotes made a run behind Brazelton, Keko Moore (9 pts) & Adrian Hood (9 pts) to cut the lead to only 8 points.  Back to back three point made shots by Miramar sunk the Coyotes.  The Coyotes kept battling but could not get the lead below double digits.  Coyotes lose 72-85.
1/9/13 Cuyamaca College -- The Coyotes opened PCAC play hosting SD Mesa.  After losing to Mesa in the Cuyamaca/Southwestern Championship game on Dec. 8, the Coyotes looked to improve.  The Coyotes came out flat while Mesa made shots and played inspired defense.  Trailing by 18 in the first half, the Coyotes closed the deficit to 29-41 with 5 minutes to play.  Mesa went on a late run so the halftime score was 31-46.  The first five minutes of the second half would be crucial for the Coyotes -- unfortunately it got worse.  Poor shot selection and a passive non rotating defense enabled Mesa to stretch their lead to 25 points.  The Coyotes could not make a run in the second half.  Cuyamaca 53 - SD Mesa 93.
12/30/12 Imperial Valley College -- In the Consolation Championship game, the Coyotes faced Pasadena.  The Coyotes jumped out to a 38-27 point halftime lead behind their switching defense and balanced offense (48% FG and only 5 turnovers).  The Coyotes knew the game would be decided in the first 5 minutes of the second half.  The Coyotes stretched their lead to 24 points after Garrett Larch-Miller (7 rebs & 4 assists) found Harry Brazelton (23 pts) on a fast break dunk.  Unfortunately for the Coyotes, they started turning the ball over against Pasadena's pressure defense and watched them make jump shots and lay-ups.  With four minutes to play, the Coyotes 24 point lead had evaporated to only 5 points.  The Coyotes settled down and played solid defense while controlling the ball on offense.  Pasadena cooled off and the Coyotes won 76-69.  The Coyotes were also led by Christian Hemmingsen (12 pts & 10 rebs), Armon Worrell (11 pts) & Keko Moore (12 pts & 3 assists).  Harry Brazelton made the All-Tournament team for the Coyotes.
12/29/12 Imperial Valley College -- The Coyotes faced Glendale (AZ) in an elimination game at the IVC Tournament.  The Coyotes would need to extend their defense against Glendale's sharp shooters and slow the game down with their set offense.  In the first half, the Coyotes played great by controlling the tempo, rebounding the ball and getting the ball to their hot shooter Christian Hemmingsen (21 pts, 8 rebs & 4 assists).  At half, the Coyotes led 37-26.  In the second half, Glendale started matching the Coyotes shot for shot.  The game was close the last five minutes and when Keko Moore's (21 pts & 7 rebs) three point shot at the buzzer missed, the game went to overtime knotted at 75.  With the Coyotes in serious foul trouble, it would be up to their zone defense to slow Glendale in the extra period.  It did.  The Coyotes outscored Glendale 18-8 in OT to secure a 93-83 victory.  The Coyotes had three players score 21 points including Hemmingsen, Harry Brazelton (21 pts, 7 rebs & 6 assists) & Keko Moore (21 pts & 7 rebs).  Besides the three high scorers, the Coyotes had a balanced attack with Garrett Larch-Miller (11 pts), Mike Wnek (9 pts & 5 rebs), Armon Worrell (5 pts) & Manny Hernandez (5 pts) all contributing.  The Coyotes survive and play another game in El Centro.
12/28/12 Imperial Valley College -- The Coyotes began the Imperial Valley Tournament after a ten day lay-off.  They would face Barstow College who they beat by two points two weeks ago.  The Coyotes were sluggish in the first half but only trailed 27-31 at the half.  In the second half, it got worse for the Coyotes.  The Coyotes allowed Barstow to score easy baskets while on offense the Coyotes to quick ill-advised shots.  The Coyotes cut Barstow's lead to eight points behind Harry Brazelton (17 pts & 5 rebs) and Keko Moore (13 pts) with ten minutes to play.  However, the Coyotes turned the ball over on back to back fast break chances and then saw Barstow's lead balloon to 18 points.  The Coyotes could not make a run down the stretch and lost 50-72.
12/15/12 Glendale College -- In the third place game at the Glendale Tournament, the Coyotes faced an athletic LA SW team.  The Coyotes game plan was to limit LASW to one shot on offense (box-out) and do not let them drive to the basket.  The Coyotes stuck to their game plan and played one of the best defensive halves this season.  The Coyotes held LASW to 22 points and after Keko Moore's (23 pts) 3/4 court shot swished at the halftime buzzer the Coyotes led 33-22.  In the second half, the Coyotes continued their balanced attack with eight players scoring 6 or more points.  However, LASW chipped away at the Coyotes lead and forced overtime at 63-63.  In overtime, the Coyotes made some key defensive stops and extra passes on offense to secure a 72-70 victory.  The Coyotes head into a much needed Christmas break at 4-8 after winning 3 of their last 5 games.
12/14/12 Glendale College --
12/12/12 Glendale College -- The Coyotes began the Glendale Tournament facing Victor Valley College.  With Victor Valley playing exclusively in a 2-3 zone defense, the Coyotes would be using their zone offense for an extended period of time.  The Coyotes game plan was to attack inside first and outside second.  Christian Hemmingsen (10 pts & 5 rebs) hit two 3's to start the game against the Victor Valley zone.  However, the Coyotes would go 2 for 15 from beyond the arc the rest of the game.  Fortunately, the Coyotes stuck to their game plan with Armon Worrell (6 pts & 5 assists) & Harry Brazelton (17 pts, 5 rebs & 7 assists) finding Adrian Hood (7 pts & 10 rebs), Keko Moore (12 pts, 11 rebs & 4 assists), Manny Hernandez (7 pts & 8 rebs) & Ed Waite (4 pts & 5 rebs) inside the zone.  The Coyotes ball movement was the best of the season.  On defense, the Coyotes contested a season high 74% of Victor Valley's shots (they had been averaging only 55% their last four games) and held their opponent to 53 points.  Coyotes win 67-53.
12/8/12 Cuyamaca College -- In the Championship game of the Cuyamaca/Southwestern tournament, the Coyotes faced PCAC foe San Diego Mesa.  Once again the Coyotes would try to control the tempo on offense by making the extra pass and help each other on defense.  For the first 12 minutes, the Coyotes executed and led 22-14.  Unfortunately, quick shots and a lack of rotation on defense led to a 30-33 halftime deficit.  In the second half, the Coyotes continued to go away from their game plan and were down by 16 points with 8 minutes to play.  Unlike the East LA, Santa Ana & Irvine games, the Coyotes regrouped, played together and made an almost miraculous comeback.  Behind Keko Moore's (20 pts) drives and Harry Brazelton (13 pts) & Garrett Larch-Millers (11 pts) late 3's, the Coyotes cut the lead to 3 points with :50 seconds left in the game.  With the shot clock going down, SD Mesa got their best shooter loose for a heartbreaking 3.  Coyotes lose 68-73.  Great comeback but not enough.
12/7/12 Cuyamaca College -- Next up for the Coyotes was the Cuyamaca/Southwestern inaugural tournament.  In the first round, the Coyotes faced Barstow.  The Coyotes tried to control the tempo by pressing Barstow and doubling down on their 6'8" post.  While the Coyotes defense was solid at times in the first half, their offense was stagnant.  At the half, the Coyotes trailed 21-27.  In the second half, the Coyotes began to make the extra pass and attack Barstow's defense rather than just shot perimeter jumpers.  When Harry Brazelton (19 pts) made a 3 point shot at the 5 minute mark, the Coyotes finally took the lead at 48-47.  Later Keko Moore (11 pts) drove to the basket and scored while Christian Hemmingsen (7 rebs) controlled the defensive boards.  The Coyotes had the ball with a 56-55 lead when Garrett Larch-Miller (11 pts) was fouled with 9 seconds to play.  Garrett calmly made his two free throws.  Then the game got interesting.  Barstow made a 3 point shot with 4.1 seconds left.  After a timeout, the Coyotes turned the ball over at half court on their inbounds pass and watched Barstow attempt a game winning contested shot at the buzzer.  Clank.  Coyotes win 58-57.  They face San Diego Mesa in the Championship game next.
11/30/12 Cuyamaca College -- The Coyotes hosted Santa Ana (4-2) in their home opener.  The Coyotes game plan was to cover Santa Ana's three point shooters and to be patient and move the ball against Santa Ana's pressing defense.  The Coyotes did not follow the game plan and paid for their lack of execution.  Santa Ana hit 3 point shots against the Coyotes man & zone defense and in transition while the Coyotes took quick shots and forced passes.  Trailing 27-44 at half, the Coyotes came out in the second half making the same mental mistakes they did in the first half.  Santa Ana's lead ballooned to 25 points with 13 minutes to play. Behind subs Keko Moore (12 pts), Adrian Hood (4 pts), Ed Waite (5 pts) the Coyotes calmed down and began to execute their game plan. With 6:57 to play, the Coyotes cut the lead to 12 points.  During the last part of the game, the Coyotes reverted back to their first half ways and Santa Ana stretched their lead and won 60-82. 
11/21/12 Irvine Valley College -- After playing at Irvine Valley during the Irvine Valley Tournament for three days, the Coyotes were familiar with the gym on this day before Thanksgiving.  With starting point guard Harry Brazelton (16 pts) returning after an injury and backup post Ed Waite making his college debut, the Coyotes roster was finally at full strength.  Unfortunately for the Coyotes, their shooting (FG 29% & 3pt FG 17%) went on an early Thanksgiving break.  After trailing 25-40 at half, Irvine continued their hot shooting (FG 50% & 3pt FG 44%) while the Coyotes could not make a basket.  Besides Brazelton, Armon Worrell (9 rebs & 3 assists) and Manny Hernandez (7 rebs) gave solid first half performances.  Coyotes lose 46-89.
11/17/12 Irvine Valley College -- The Coyotes played Long Beach in the 3rd place game at the Irvine Valley Tournament.  Without injured point guard Harry Brazelton, the Coyotes planned on controlling the tempo with a more deliberate attack.  Bad shots and costly turnovers plagued the Coyotes in the first half.  Trailing 24-37, the coaching staff encouraged the players to follow the game plan in the second half.  The players obliged.  The Coyotes stiffling defense  held Long Beach to 22 second half points.  The Coyotes well balanced attack was led by Christian Hemmingsen (16 pts & 11 rebs), Armon Worrell (15 pts & 3 blocks) Keko Moore (12 pts & 4 assists) & Garrett Larch-Miller (7 assists).  The Coyotes took a three point lead after Larch-Miller found Worrell for a two-handed alley-op slam.  Later with the score tied at 59, each team had a chance to take the lead but failed.  In overtime, the Coyotes missed their three point attempts (1 for 5) while Long Beach scored in the post (3 for 5).  The Coyotes had two chances to send the game to a second OT but failed.  Coyotes lose 66-69.
11/16/12 Irvine Valley College -- The Coyotes faced undefeated Ventura in the semi-finals of the Irvine Valley Tournament.  With Ventura having three outstanding guards, the Coyotes would have to make sure to both contain theie guards on defense and protect the ball on offense.  In the first half, the Coyotes once again rode the hot hand of Harry Brazelton (20 pts, 6 rebs on 4/6 3pt shooting) to trail by a point at half.  At the begining of the second half, the teams matched each other basket for basket.  With Manny Hernandez (10 pts) scoring inside and Keko Moore (10 pts & 6 assists) driving to the basket, the Coyotes were able to build a eight point lead at the 15 minute mark.  Ventura tied the score with eleven minutes to play.  The teams once again exchanged baskets until the score was 56 all.  Unfortunately for the Coyotes, their offense went cold.  Although Ventura could not put on a sustained run, the Coyotes could not buy a basket missing three critical layups and turning the ball over three times.  Coyotes lose 61-72. 
11/15/12 Irvine Valley College -- The Coyotes entered the Irvine Valley College Tournament 0-2 after a tough opening weekend.  The Coyotes spent the week adjusting their offensive attack and defense.  With an athletic Cerritos team awaiting the Coyotes in the opening round, both Coyote players and the coaches were anxious to see if their hard work would pay off.  It did.  The Coyotes jumped out to a 48-30 halftime lead behind the 3 point shooting of Harry Brazelton (28 pts, 5 rebs & 5 assists on 10/14 shooting) and Armon Worrell (14 pts & 8 rebs on 6/6 shooting).  In the second half, Cerritos charged back and trailed 66-64 with 8 minutes to play until Keko Moore (17 pts & 4 assists) found Garrett Larch-Miller (13 pts & 6 assists) on a backdoor layup.  The Coyotes tightened up their defense and won going away 88-76.  Christian Hemmingsen (10 pts & 5 rebs) also helped the Coyotes well balanced attack that saw five players score in double figures.
11/10/12 College of the Canyons -- The Coyotes looked to rebound from their loss to East LA by playing Santa Barbara in the Consolation bracket of the College of Canyons Tournament.  Once again the Coyotes jumped out to a 13-8 lead at the ten minute mark behind a stingy defense.  However, just like their previous game, the Coyotes played too fast and turned over the ball (25 for the game).  At half, the Coyotes trailed 30-38.  At the fifteen minute mark of the second half the Coyotes trailed by 18 points.  Behind great defense and an attacking offense lead by Garrett Larch-Miller (16 pts & 6 rebs0, the Coyotes roared back to take a three point lead with 3 minutes to play.  Unfortunately for the Coyotes, Santa Barbara made their shots down the stretch while the Coyotes saw their shots rim out.  After a last second three rimmed, the scoreboard read Coyotes 64 - Santa Barbara 66.  The Coyotes were led by Armon Worrell (9 pts & 8 rebs), Keko Moore (10 pts) & Manny Hernandez (7 rebs).
11/9/12 College of the Canyons -- The Coyotes began the 2012-13 season at the College of Canyons Tournament playing East LA.  The Coyotes jumped out to an early 17-7 lead after eight minutes behind a solid half court defense and by making plays on offense.  East LA began speeding up the game and the Coyotes saw their first lead vanish.  At half, the Coyotes trailed 33-39.  East LA began the second half on a 22-1 run.  The Coyotes subs slowed the barrage but the damage was done.  Coyotes lose their opener 60-85.  The Coyotes were led by Keko Moore (15 pts), Harry Brazelton (12 pts), Garrett Larch-Miller (9 pts), Christian Hemmingsen (7 pts) and Manny Hernandez (8 rebs).