WCI To Face Some Talent in Arizona

The WCI Vikings are sure to get two things during their upcoming trip to Arizona over the holidays:  some warm weather, and some experience against some good competition.

WCI is in the "Rattler Pool" with La Mirada (California), Poston Butte and Tucson Sunnyside.

Of those teams, Poston Butte would appear to be the toughest squad in the pool.  They feature 6'9" F/C Maurice Kirby (pictured), a sophomore who has already committed to Arizona State.  He's averaging about 13 PPG and 13 RPG on the season, but isn't even their leading scorer.  That would be another sophomore, 6'2" G/F Jalen Richard, who is equally as good as a slasher as he is a shooter; he's averaging around 20 PPG.

The team's website is:  http://www.pbhsboysbasketball.com/

Meanwhile, WCI's first opponent, La Mirada (CA) features a 6'3", 299 lb. monster in the middle by the name of Isaac Luatua.  Luatua was La Mirada's leading scorer and rebounder last year, and is also a beast on the football field as an offensive lineman.  In fact, he was heavily recruited and has committed to the University of Alabama for football.

We'll keep you updated on the Vikes' progress throughout the week.  For more details on the tournament, check out http://www.northwestdesertclassic.com/.