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Deep freeze: Flames go cold, can’t find range against Titans
Colton Machado of the Lodi Flames makes his patented move to the basket against the Antelope Titans during the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II final at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The Titans beat the Flames 77-55 to win the Division II title.
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Deep freeze: Flames go cold, can’t find range against Titans
Antelope Titans defenders watch as Pini Silva of the Lodi Flames pushes up a shot during the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II final at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The Titans beat the Flames 77-55 to win the Division II title.
Deep freeze: Flames go cold, can’t find range against Titans
Anthony Gonsalves of the Lodi Flames chases a loose ball against the Antelope Titans during the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II final at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The Titans beat the Flames 77-55 to win the Division II title.
Deep freeze: Flames go cold, can’t find range against Titans
Body language describes the agony and difficulties the Lodi Flames encountered as they played the Antelope Titans during the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II final at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The Titans beat the Flames 77-55 to win the Division II title.
Deep freeze: Flames go cold, can’t find range against Titans
Dante Durham of the Lodi Flames takes the ball in for a layup against Derek Denton of the Antelope Titans during the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II final at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The Titans beat the Flames 77-55 to win the Division II title.
Deep freeze: Flames go cold, can’t find range against Titans
Feeling the pressure of an Antelope Titans defender, Anthony Gonsalves of the Lodi Flames looks for an outlet during the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II final at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The Titans beat the Flames 77-55 to win the Division II title.
Deep freeze: Flames go cold, can’t find range against Titans
Benjamin Simi of the Lodi Flames leans in to take a shot against Jarvis Watkins of the Antelope Titans during the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II final at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The Titans beat the Flames 77-55 to win the Division II title.
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Deep freeze: Flames go cold, can’t find range against Titans
The defensive pressure of Isaiah Ellis of the Antelope Titans forces Brandon Michelucci of the Lodi Flames to look for an outlet during the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II final at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The Titans beat the Flames 77-55 to win the Division II title.
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Deep freeze: Flames go cold, can’t find range against Titans
Jordan Belasco of the Lodi Flames dribbles around Rashard Thornhill of the Antelope Titans during the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II final at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The Titans beat the Flames 77-55 to win the Division II title.
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Deep freeze: Flames go cold, can’t find range against Titans
Jordan Belasco of the Lodi Flames makes a long pass to teammate Benjamin Simi during the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II final against the Antelope Titans at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The Titans beat the Flames 77-55 to win the Division II title.
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Deep freeze: Flames go cold, can’t find range against Titans
Lodi Flames varsity boys basketball coach Dave Nutting gives a high-five to Anthony Gonsalves during the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II final at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The Titans beat the Flames 77-55 to win the Division II title.
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Deep freeze: Flames go cold, can’t find range against Titans
Gabe Bealer of the Antelope Titans stuffs a layup by Colton Machado of the Lodi Flames during the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II final at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The Titans beat the Flames 77-55 to win the Division II title.
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Deep freeze: Flames go cold, can’t find range against Titans
Jarvis Watkins of the Antelope Titans strips the ball from Jordan Belasco of the Lodi Flames during the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II final at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The Titans beat the Flames 77-55 to win the Division II title.
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Deep freeze: Flames go cold, can’t find range against Titans
Flame Fanatics hold up the Lodi “L” as a player shoots a free throw during the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II final at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The Titans beat the Flames 77-55 to win the Division II title.
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Deep freeze: Flames go cold, can’t find range against Titans
Fans cheer as the Lodi Flames score against the Antelope Titans during the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II final at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The Titans beat the Flames 77-55 to win the Division II title.
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Deep freeze: Flames go cold, can’t find range against Titans
A fan watches as the Lodi Flames lose to the Antelope Titans during the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II final at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The Titans beat the Flames 77-55 to win the Division II title.
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Deep freeze: Flames go cold, can’t find range against Titans
Lodi Flames varsity boys basketball coach Dave Nutting talks to Anthony Gonsalves during the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II final at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The Titans beat the Flames 77-55 to win the Division II title.
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Deep freeze: Flames go cold, can’t find range against Titans
Anthony Gonsalves of the Lodi Flames scrambles for the ball with Gabe Bealer of the Antelope Titans during the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II final at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The Titans beat the Flames 77-55 to win the Division II title.
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Deep freeze: Flames go cold, can’t find range against Titans
Colton Machado of the Lodi Flames collides with Kei'Shaun Sinclair of the Antelope Titans, drawing a foul during the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II final at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The Titans beat the Flames 77-55 to win the Division II title.
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Deep freeze: Flames go cold, can’t find range against Titans
A Lodi Flames cheerleader holds up the Lodi “L” during the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II final at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The Titans beat the Flames 77-55 to win the Division II title.
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Deep freeze: Flames go cold, can’t find range against Titans
Jordan Belasco of the Lodi Flames watches from the bench as the final minutes count down during the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II final at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The Titans beat the Flames 77-55 to win the Division II title.
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Deep freeze: Flames go cold, can’t find range against Titans
Fans watch in disappointment as the final seconds count down during the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II final at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The Titans beat the Flames 77-55 to win the Division II title.
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Deep freeze: Flames go cold, can’t find range against Titans
Benjamin Simi of the Lodi Flames looks for a clear shot during the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II final against the Antelope Titans at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The Titans beat the Flames 77-55 to win the Division II title.
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Deep freeze: Flames go cold, can’t find range against Titans
Colton Machado of the Lodi Flames tries to block Kei'Shaun Sinclair of the Antelope Titans during the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II final at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The Titans beat the Flames 77-55 to win the Division II title.
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Deep freeze: Flames go cold, can’t find range against Titans
Colton Machado of the Lodi Flames shoots from the pocket during the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II final at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The Titans beat the Flames 77-55 to win the Division II title.
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Deep freeze: Flames go cold, can’t find range against Titans
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Deep freeze: Flames go cold, can’t find range against Titans
Brandon Michelucci of the Lodi Flames looks for an open shot over Gabe Bealer of the Antelope Titans during the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II final at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The Titans beat the Flames 77-55 to win the Division II title.
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Deep freeze: Flames go cold, can’t find range against Titans
Lodi Flames fans wait in front of Lodi High School for buses to pick them up for the trip to Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento to watch the Flames play the Antelope Titans in the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II varsity boys basketball final on Saturday, March 3, 2012.
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Deep freeze: Flames go cold, can’t find range against Titans
Lodi Flames fans wait on the bus in front of Lodi High School for the trip to Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento to watch the Flames play the Antelope Titans in the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II varsity boys basketball final on Saturday, March 3, 2012.
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Deep freeze: Flames go cold, can’t find range against Titans
Lodi Flames fans show their spirit while loading onto the bus in front of Lodi High School for the trip to Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento to watch the Flames play the Antelope Titans in the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II varsity boys basketball final on Saturday, March 3, 2012.
Jeff Day posted at 2:32 am on Thu, Mar 8, 2012.
Gerald...You assume the kid had more to say. You don't know that. Where did I question whether he's a competitor or good ballplayer? OBVIOUSLY by his statements giving Antelope no credit for a TWENTY TWO point loss, he's a competitor. The fact Antelope held him to zero baskets no doubt added to his frustration. Wednesday, Lodi's big man is quoted as saying they didn't "give their best effort" against Antelope. I suppose you're okay with that as well. I have yet to read about the loss to Las Lomas, but suspect the article will once again have players slight the opponent. It will be all about what Lodi didn't do. Nobody is picking on anyone. I'm just pointing out what I believe is poor sportmanship. Give credit to the opponent when they've completely outplayed you. Remember, Antelope had to play without their 2nd leading scorer/leading rebounder/leading shot blocker because of a bogus ejection. Antelope didn't come out and say, "man, just think how badly we beat them with Isaiah". Quit making excuses for poor sportmanship. Why is Gonzalves at Lodi anyway? As a "fine young man", I would think he'd still be at St Mary's. What happended?
Gerald Krein posted at 8:16 am on Mon, Mar 5, 2012.
Mr. Day, you seem to make a lot of assumptions. Because it was not printed in the paper that Gonzalves gave credit to Antelope, you assume it did not happen. Do you honestly think that Gonsalves said nothing else to the reporter. I see you have one post, know a lot about the Antelope team and are probably a fan of theirs. I was at the game and Antelope played a fine game and as their coach said in the Sacramento Bee they played a perfect game. I think it is unfair to pick on Gonsalves when you don’t know the facts. I know Gonsalves and he is a fine young man. He is a competitor and good ball player. Your attack on Gonsalves is unjust and if you are as old as you indicate in the article, having watched games in that building for decades, immature. Sounds like your an old man beating up on a teenager.
Jeff Day posted at 1:53 pm on Sun, Mar 4, 2012.
First, congratulations to the Flames for making history and reaching the SJS CG. Can't blame a teenager like Gonzalves for disrespecting Antelope by giving them zero credit for the 22 point defeat. Guess he was still "frustrated". Clearly he's unaware the Titans have held opponents below their scoring average on 30 of 31 outings. Pretty sure that had something to do with why he stated "we just didn't shoot well." Not so easy to hit shots when somebody is all over you. The Titans have won 30 games without counting on 3's to do so. I've watched playoffs in that building for decades and perimeter shooting teams rarely shoot well inside the cavernous surroundings/backdrop. Given Lodi will host their 1st Round NOR CAL game, they have a great chance to advance as Antelope did last year after losing the SJS CG. Good luck to the Flames. Should they lose, I hope Gonzalves will give credit where credit is due...
Pat Cook posted at 8:02 pm on Sat, Mar 3, 2012.
Hey Rich- guess the path Lodi took wasn,t quite the same, since' 06 Tigers made it all the way to the NORCAL State Chmpnshp game! - Linden Grad.