COMMUNITY COLLEGE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL : Golden West’s Stricklin Coaches 600th Victory, Plans Sabbatical
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Golden West women’s basketball Coach Dick Stricklin got his 600th career victory Friday as the Rustlers beat Riverside, 68-54, in an Orange Empire Conference game in Huntington Beach. Stricklin then announced he will take a sabbatical next season.
Stricklin has a mark of 449-99 and three State titles in 18 seasons with the women’s program at Golden West. He had a record of 151-192 in 12 seasons as the men’s coach. There was no announcement on Stricklin’s replacement.
Nicole Quinn had 14 for Golden West (26-5, 11-0). Riverside (10-13, 5-5) is tied for third.
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In other conference games:
Saddleback 55, Cypress 8--Maureen Skehan had 16 points for host Saddleback (16-8, 7-3), which is in second place. Saddleback led, 27-8, at the half. The eight points tied a Saddleback record for the fewest points allowed in a half. Jody Caruso had 11 points for Cypress (19-11, 5-5).
Orange Coast 58, Fullerton 54--America Robledo scored 16 points and had eight rebounds and Kathleen Kelly, Jamie Shine and Lisa Ripley each added 10 points for Orange Coast (18-12, 4-6). Lupie Janos scored 15 and Christa McDonald added eight points, 11 rebounds and four blocks for Fullerton (12-17, 2-8).
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