2011 City of Brea Basketball League

Brea Community Center

695 E. Madison Way Brea, CA 92821

Brea League Thursday Schedule and Result For Menehunes

Game 1: Evaluation game March 31st: Menehunes 74 vs. Red Team 42 (W) Summary
Game 2: Regular Season: 4/7 : 8:20pm Menehunes 84 vs. Old School 83 (W): Click for game SUMMARY
Game 3: April 14, 2011: 8:20pm Menehunes 83 vs. The Bad Guys 56 (W): SUMMARY
Game 4: April 21, 2011: Gym maintenance no game
Game 5: April 28, 2011: 9:15pm Menehunes 92 vs. Sorry in Advance 52 (W): Summary
Game 6: May 5, 2011: 7:25pm Menehunes 94 vs. Bring It 46 (W): Summary
Game 7: May 12, 2011: 9:15pm Menehunes 86 vs. T-It-Up 75 (W) Summary and Game Photos
Game 8: May 19, 2011: 9:15pm Menehunes 63 vs. Nothing to lose 57 (W) Summary
Game 9: May 26, 2011: 9:15pm Menehunes 85 vs. The Slackers 65 (W) Summary and Game Photos
   Game 10: June 2, 2011: Playoff tournament, First round game 8:20pm Menehunes 76 Vs. The Bad Guys 59 Summary
   Game 11: June 9, 2011: Playoff: Semifinal 9:15pm Menehunes 91 vs. Nothing to Loose 75 Summary
   Game 12: June 16, 2011: Playoff tournament CHAMPIONSHIP: 7:25pm Menehunes 81 vs. Old School 67 SUMMARY  and Photos
   City of Brea Standings
   East division schedule

June 16, 2011: Menehunes go 12-0 and win the Brea League Champions!

Menehunes do it again! They win another championship with a perfect 12-0 record. Menehunes defeat Old Skool 81 to 67 in the Brea Championship game. Menehunes faced Old Skool the first game of the season and won in overtime by 1point, 84 to 83. So everyone knew that this game was going to be a physical and good game to watch. Menehunes started off slow then really picked it up once Billy Hofman and Ryan Lee started firing on all cylinders out there in the first half. Jimmy Miyasaka came off the bench and also helped with the first half run. Matt Rosser had some highlight plays throughout the game with some tip in dunks! Matt Rosser is Mr. Everything for Menehunes, he does it all. He plays great defense, rebounds, scores, shoots well, plays point at times and makes a few highlight real plays a game. He is the heart and sole to this team and is the Menehunes Franchise player. John Lopez did his part by clogging up the middle on defense and had a nice back door layup late in the second half. Scott Holbert played huge for the Menehunes. He really was the heart and sole to the defense of the Menehunes and dominated the paint. It was nice to see Billy Hofman back on the court and it showed as Menehunes got 81points for the game. Bottom line, Billy gets this team going. But the night belonged to "Big Shot" Ryan Lee, as he hit key 3point shots to stop Old Skool momentum, and helped Menehunes to win another Championship! The Brea League Finals MVP goes to "BIG SHOT" Ryan Lee!

Want to say a special shout out to Hall of Famer Ernest Ramirez and his sister Yanine for coming out to support and Orlando, Debbie, Tyler(Future Menehune), and Jacob Vengco (future Menehune), and Shefia and Yolanda, and Kimberly Han and friend, and future Brittiney Rosser and friend, and to all the Menehune supporters, thank you for coming out and showing your support!

Box Scores: Game PHOTOS
Brea Finals MVP: Ryan Lee: 22points, 6-3pointers
Billy Hofman: 12 points, 1-3pointer
Scott Holbert: 5points, 100% at the free throw line
John Lopez: 2points
Matt Rosser: 10points, 3 dunks!
Jimmy Miyasaka: 30points, 8-3pointers

Season Statistics:
Total season PPG Just Playoffs PPG
Scott Holbert 8.67 8.00
Jarrod Carroll 22.00 0.00
Billy Hofman 19.00 12.00
Pierre Recinto 13.14 14.00
Ryan Lee 9.10 12.67
Reuben Medina 11.00 12.00
Jimmy Miyasaka 18.00 22.67
Matt Rosser 14.20 12.00
John Lopez 6.13 5.67
J.R. Buesenceco 5.00 10.00
Phillip Miyasaka 6.00 5.00
Marc Factor 4.00 0.00
Bryant So 4.00 0.00

June 9, 2011: Semifinals: Menehunes 91 defeats Nothing to Loose 75.

1 game away from wining the Championship!

Menehunes are one step closer to winning the Brea Community Center Championship! Menehunes defeat Nothing 2 Loose in the Semi-Finals and move one step closer to the winning another championship. Menehunes were lead by Pierre Recinto who had a game high 18 points. Pierre was a spark off the bench and brought in instant offense. Matt Rosser came out to help the Menehunes and had 14points with a nice ally-oop dunk! J.R. Buensuceso came up big for the Menehunes by setting up everyone. J.R. pitched in with 10 points for the game. Ryan Lee did all the intangibles and he tailed in with 8 points for the game. Scott Holbert had 8 points and dominated the glass once again. John Lopez showed his smooth touch from the outside and had 8 points for the game. Reuben and G.M. Jimmy Miyasaka both had 13 points for the game.

Menehunes will have there hands full for next weeks championship game as they face Old School. Old School took Menehunes into OT, which Menehunes prevailed winning 84 to 83. They are a big and physical team but Menehunes will come with there full squad this time to take them on for the title.

Tip-off: Thursday June 16, 2011 @ 7:25pm
Brea Community Center
695 E. Madison Way Brea, CA 92821

Schedule/Results

BOX SCORES:

Pierre Recinto: 18points, 2-3pointers
Ryan Lee: 8points, 2-3pointers
Reuben Medina: 14points, 1-3poionter
J.R. Buensuceso: 10points, 2-3pointers
John Lopez: 8points, 2-3pointers
Scott Holbert: 8points
Matt Rosser: 14points, 2-3pointers
Jimmy Miyasaka 13 points, 3-3pointers

14-3pointers

2011 City of Brea basketball league

Menehunes make there debut season in the City of Brea Basketball league this season. Please click on the Menehunes SCHEDULE to follow the Menehunes game by game.

PLAYOFF SCHEDULE POSTED: CLICK HERE

June 2, 2011: Round 1: #1 Menehunes 76 vs. #8 The Bad Guys 59 (Win) Advance to the Semifinals next Thursday.

Photo was taken by Hall of Famer Ernest Ramirez

The Menehunes started off the playoffs right on track. They made a total of 12 3-pointers for the game. Menehunes were lead by G.M. Jimmy Miyasaka in the first half. He scored all of his 25 points in the first half going 7 for 9 from down town. Scott Holbert lead the way inside showing why he owns the paint. Reuben Medina set up his teammates on the spot, while Pierre Recinto was hitting jump shot after jump shot. Ryan Lee was also playing great defense as well as. John Lopez played well cleaning up the boards. Even Phillip Miyasaka pitched in with 7 points for the game. Menehunes take on the winner of "Nothing to Loose" or "Bring it". The semifinal game will be played next week at 9pm. Hopefully Menehunes will have Matt Rosser and Jarrod Carroll at the next game. Please checkout the playoff bracket. The Menehunes also had Hall of Famer Ernerst Ramirez at the game. Menehunes now have there new team shirts. Photos will be up shortly of the new Menehune gear. Stay tuned! PHOTOS

Box Scores:
Ryan Lee: 8points, 1-3pointer
Reuben Medina: 10points, 4 for 4 from the charity strike
Pierre Recinto: 10points, 2-3pointers
John Lopez: 7points, 1-3pointer
Scott Holbert: 11points, 3 for 4 from charity strike
Phillip Miyasaka: 5points, 1-3pointer
Jimmy Miyasaka: 25points, 7-3pointer

May 26, 2011 Menehunes go undefeated for regular season 7-0

Marc Factora, straight from the Hawaiian Islands.

Menehunes bombed away making 16 3-point shots for the game. Menehunes didnt have there top three leading scores Jarrod Carroll (22ppg), Billy Hofman (21ppg), and Matt Rosser (17ppg), and there center Scott Holbert who grabs 10+ rebounds a game. However Menehunes still managed to put up 85 points for the game lead by Pierre Recinto with a game high 21points. Menehunes were practicing for the Tigers Tournament. Marc Factora, just arrived from Hawaii a few hours prior to the game, made an appearance for the Menehunes while scoring 4 points and had 6 rebounds. Bryant So, Menehunes center made an appearance also. Bryant, a legend in the Brea League knows everyone in that league. Bryant had a solid game also with 4points and 8 rebounds in limited action. Ryan Lee ran point most of the game, while playing great defense and nailed 2-3pointers himself out there. Coach and Photographer Phillip Miyasaka, scored 7points, making an instant impact. Phillip was taking photos for the first 15minutes of the game then subbed in and went to work on the court just as much as he does off the court. Reuben Medina was solid hitting from the outside and battling inside on defense. John Lopez got into the mix by nailing 3-3pointers for the game, while showing the defense that they have to play some defense on him. Jimmy Miyasaka had 16 points, 4-3pointers, was still trying to find his rhythm after coming off of knee surgery. He just isn't the same like before. I think its close to retirement for him. Menehunes open up playoffs next week Thursday, however they have the BIG Tigers Tournament this weekend 28-30. But first a big shout out to Britt Sumida, Jimmy Miyasaka's Girlfriend, as her birthday is on May 27th.

Box Scores: and GAME PHOTOS
Ryan Lee 8points (2-3pointers), Pierre Recinto 21 points (3-3pointers), John Lopez 9points (3-3pointers), Phillip Miyasaka 7points, Bryant So 4points, Jimmy Miyasaka 16points (4-3pointers), Reuben Medina 15points (4-3pointers), Marc Factora 4points.

Week 7: Menehunes 63 defeats Nothing to Loose 57 for a 6-0 record. May 19, 2011

The game wasnt pretty, but Menehunes jumped out to a quick lead then came Nothing to Loose to cut it to a 3 point game at the half. Menehunes then went off and got a comfortable 10point lead in the second half, however Nothing to Loose came back and actually took the lead 51 to 48. Jimmy Miyasaka(13points) made a 3 pointer to tie it up, Scott Holbert(11points-14rebounds) followed up a miss shot with a key put back while Jarrod Carroll(Team High 20points) made a big 3point shot on the top of the key and followed that up by a pair of free throws. Matt Rosser put on the final blow with his third dunk of the game to put the Menehunes up by 11 points before, Nothing To Loose made a 3point and a layup to cut it to 6points. Matt Rosser(14points) was putting on a display with his athletic ability. This was Menehunes lowest scoring game. Nothing to Loose had a game plan to walk the ball up every position. However Menehunes adjusted on defense and locked them down late in the second half. Menehunes didnt have the best shooting night but came through at the end when it was needed.

The box scores:

Menehune Basketball     Points # G   Tot Pnt   Avg
Scott Holbert 11      6       54      9.0
Jarrod Carroll 20      4       88      22.0
Billy Hofman DNP 3       64      21.3
Pierre Recinto 0       4       43      10.8
Ryan Lee 0       6       45      7.5
Reuben Medina 2       6       60      10.0
Jimmy Miyasaka 13      5       78      15.6
Matt Rosser 14      3       47      15.7
John Lopez 3       4       23      5.8
J.R. Buesenceco DNP 1       0       0.0



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Week 6: Menehues 86 defeat defending champs "T-it-up" 75, May 12, 2011

Matt Rosser goes up for a dunk! Photo by Coach Phillip Miyasaka

Menehunes played against the defending champions without there top two scores Billy Hofman (Avg 21.3ppg, out with a sprained ankle) and Jarrod Carroll (Avg 22.7ppg, out coaching Club Volleyball), but still pulled out the "W" beating "T-It-Up" 86 to 75 in the prime time game at 9:15pm. The Menehunes only had 6 players out there: Matt Rosser, John Lopez, Ryan Lee, Scott Holbert, Reuben Medina, and G.M. Jimmy Miyasaka. The game started out slow but Menehunes quickly picked up the pace and was up by at most 22 points of the ball game. Matt Rosser, who had 17points, was the point guard for the Menehunes and led the way, setting up the Menehunes for 3pointers as well as layups. Scott Holbert, who had 10points, dominated the paint once again and shot perfect from the free throw line going 4 for 4. Scott ended up with a double double(10pts-14rbs). Reuben Medina, who had 20points, was taking it to the basket strong as well as hitting from the outside. Ryan Lee, who had 6points, was also finishing layup after layup as well as setting up everyone for open shots. John Lopez, who had 7points, showed his touch from the outside hitting shots form the top of the key. John also hit the boards hard making a key put back in the second half. G.M. Jimmy Miyasaka, who finished with 26 points, came out hitting a few 3 pointers of his own. "We missed our starting point guard Billy Hofman and we hope he recovers ASAP! Menehunes are not the same without Billy on the court. We also missed our scoring machine Jarrod Carroll. I hope he can make it out to the rest of the games and help us win the Brea League title. We also missed Pierre Recinto who showed his smooth touch from the outside by leading the way with 25 points last game"...G.M. Jimmy M.... You can check out by clicking here: game photos  and check out Menehune Basketball next game time, click here SCHEDULE

Thursday Box Scores:
Menehune Basketball   Points     # G   Tot Pnt Avg
Scott Holbert 10 5 43 8.6
Jarrod Carroll DNP 3 68 22.7
Billy Hofman DNP 3 64 21.3
Pierre Recinto DNP 3 43 14.3
Ryan Lee 6 5 45 9.0
Reuben Medina 20 5 58 11.6
Jimmy Miyasaka 26 4 65 16.3
Matt Rosser 17 2 33 16.5
John Lopez 7 3 20 6.7
J.R. Buesenceco DNP 1 0 0.0

Week 5: Menehunes are now 4-0, by defeating "Bring It". May 5, 2011

Another week of basketball! Menehunes are back at it defeating "Bring It' by 48 points. This week Menehunes had there point guard Billy Hofman back in action leading the way with assist after assist, but started off the game with an AIR BALL! but got back to right where he left off in scoring ending up with 14 points. Billy Hofman's girlfriend had a few words about Billy's shot, "Billy's AIR BALL at the beginning of the game was definitely evidence of his 2 week spring break"...Heather Michie...  However Pierre Recinto came out on fire! Knocking down shot after shot for the Menehunes, Pierre lead the way with 25points. Reuben Medina was also firing on all cylinders scoring 13 points and Ryan Lee hitting those long bombers who finished with 12points! Scott Holbert had a special someone in the crowd and dominated the paint! He came up huge for Menehunes on the rebounds and inside scoring. Scott had a nice game grabbing more than 10+ rebounds out there while scoring 9 points, going 3 out of 4 from the free throw line.. G.M. Jimmy Miyasaka made his official debut after being out from Knee Surgery and struggled a bit finding his rhythm for his shot. "It is nice to be back out there with my team, but I have to find my rhythm on the court"... Jimmy M... Jimmy ended up with 21 points for the ball gain. But everyone was hitting from behind the arc and showed why Menehunes is a team to reckon with! Menehunes show why they are a top Asian Team in the country!
Menehune Basketball    Points   #G    Tot Pnt   Avg
Scott Holbert 9       4       33      8.3
Jarrod Carroll DNP 3       68      22.7
Billy Hofman 14      3       64      21.3
Pierre Recinto 25      3       43      14.3
Ryan Lee 12      4       39      9.8
Reuben Medina 13      4       38      9.5
Jimmy Miyasake 21      3       39      13.0
Matt Rosser DNP 1       16      16.0
John Lopez 8 3 21 7.0
J.R. Buesenceco DNP 1       0       0.0

Week 4: Menehunes 92 defeats Sorry in Advance 52, April 28, 2010

Menehue hit the court again this week. The game started off slow and sloppy, but then once when the Menehunes got going...the rest was history! Menehunes had Virgil Buensuceso aka "J.R." who made his debut for the Ohana and got everyone going. Jarrod Carroll once again lead the way in scoring and the highlight of the night was when Scott Holbert crossed over his defender and went middle and had a two handed tamahawlk dunk on a guy!!! He came back and then SWOOSHED a 3-pointer the very next play!! The Menehunes had there shots going from behind the arc. Ryan Lee was hitting, Reuben Medina was hitting, John Lopez was hitting, and Pierre finally came alive from the floor. But what really got the team going was J.R. who had assist after assist after assist... G.M. Jimmy Miyasaka made his season debut with 3 minutes to go in the first half. Overall The Menehunes played unselfish and it showed on the court. Menehunes advance to 3-0 for league play.
Box scores: for game 3
Menehune Basketball
                     Points # G   Tot Pnt   Avg
Scott Holbert 12 3 24 8.0
Jarrod Carroll       24 3        68 22.7
Billy Hofman DNP 2        50 25.0
Pierre Recinto    13 2        18            9.0
Ryan Lee    8 3        27            9.0
Reuben Medina    13 3        25            8.3
Jimmy Miyasaka 14 2 18 9.0
Matt Rosser DNP 1 16           16.0
John Lopez 8 2 13            6.5
J.R. Buesenceco 0 1 0 0.0

Week 3: Was that Matt on the court? YOU BET! The FRANCHISE player is back! 4-14-2011

Words were leaked on facebook and twitter about a surprise this Thursday... Lone behold there was a Matt citing on the court! Matt is the future for the Menehune Franchise due to the aging of G.M. Jimmy Miyasaka and Billy Hofman.

Menehuens cruised in this game winning 83 to 56.

Menehunes were once again lead by Billy Hofman's 24 points, followed by Jarrod Carroll's 21points, but the highlights were on Matt making his 2011 Menehune Debut tailing in with 16 points, with a dunk. Menehunes showed once again why they are a team to reckon with. There team work and unselfishness speaks for itself.

G.M. Jimmy: "We are very fortunate to have Matt back, his IQ and experience shows you why he is our franchise player. It is going to be very exciting to have Matt out there when i come back!"

Next week Menehunes have a bye. Please check out the schedule for the next game: CLICK HERE
Box Scores and Season Averages:
   Menehune Basketball Points # G     Tot Pnt Avg
   Scott Holbert           4       2       12      6.0
   Jarrod Carroll         21      2       44      22.0
   Billy Hofman            24      2       50      25.0
   Pierre Recinto 1       5       5.0
   Ryan Lee                10      2       19      9.5
   Reuben Medina           3       2       12      6.0
   Jimmy Miyasaka 4 1 4.0
   Matt Rosser             16      1       16      16.0
   John Lopez              5       1       5       5.0

Week: 2 Menehunes win season opener 84 to 83, and are 1-0 in league play! 4-7-2011

What a game! Brea Community Center League really gave it to the Menehunes for there first game, sticking it to them by making them play there top team in there Thursday night leagues. The game was a physical game and Menehunes were out sized. However brains are more important then athletic ability or height. Menehunes proved that on Thursday night. Menehuens pulled off the victory 84 to 83, on Reuben Medina's Free throw with 7 seconds remaining of regulation. Menehunes were lead by Billy Hofman's 26 points. Jarrod Carroll had 23points, Ryan Lee and Reuben Medina both had 9pts, Scott Holbert had 8points, Pierre Recinto had 5points, and team captain Jimmy Miyasaka tailed in with 4points in 0minutes of action! Menehunes played a tough game and didnt back down to anything. The game got heated when a player throw an elbow at Scott's head after the play was over. But the reffs took care of them and Menehunes just continued to play on. Scott Holbert came out with an important steal that lead to Reuben's winning free throw. Menehunes were short on players. They were missing center John Lopez, due to food poisoning, and Matt Rosser due to a working schedule conflict. But Menehunes dug deep with there 6 and 1/2(Jimmy) man roster. Coach Jimmy came up huge with those 4 points from the line. Reuben Medina came up huge grabbing boards and playing down low. Ryan Lee "Mr. Do It All" played ever where tonight, grabbing rebounds, making put backs, setting up his teammates, steals, you name it, he did it! Jarrod Carroll played well despite the foul trouble and hit some huge shots down the stretch for the Menehunes. Pierre came up big by hitting a 3pter to give the Menehunes some momentum in the second half. And Big Scott (Chris Minns) came up huge. Using all of his fouls to dominate the paint! He even took a charge! But at the end of the day Billy Hofman was the Menehunes Heart and sole. He lead the team the whole game and came up big by hitting 5-3pters for the game and he, so rarely, made a POST move tonight! Got Coach Jimmy off his feet!! Menehunes are excited about this season and team. Look out for us next Thursday at 8:20pm. Please check out the schedule, Click here

Evaluation Week 1: Strong debut for Menehunes in the Brea Community Center league: Menehunes win 74-42, March 31, 2011

Menehunes started off slow but turned things on. This game was just an evaluation game for a new league/season. Menehunes were a little short on players but ended up with 6 players. Billy Hofman, Jarrod Carroll, Pierre Recinto, John Lopez(New Player), Scott Holbert, and Richy Miyasaka suited up for Menehunes. Menehunes were lead by Billy Hofman. Billy once again ran the show, while Jarrod Carroll made some spectacular finishes. The first half was slow and the score was tied up at 33-33 at the half. But then the Menehunes turned it on with John Lopez and Pierre Recinto smooth shooting from the outside. Scott dominated the paint once again, while even Richy made a layup. He did have some air-ball assists but either way he was good sport about it and played on. Britt Sumida and Yolanda Torres was in attendance with Jarrod Carroll little niece who was her water girl. The Menehunes did turn it on and ended up winning 74 to 42. I am pretty sure that the league will move Menehunes into a higher division.

Next week we are waiting for Matt Rosser to make his Menehune Debut for this season. Hopefully Ryan Lee can get out of work on time and Reuben recovers from an ankle injury. Coach/G.M. Jimmy Miyasaka needs another month to rehab his knee before he can get back to action with the Menehunes. But you will see him on the side line coaching the team.