The Excelsior Lady Eagles (4-4) beat the AAE Knights on Tuesday night by a score of 59-37 giving them an early lead in league standings at 1-0. The Eagles defense proved to be too much for the Knights, as the full court press enabled the Eagles to speed up the game and score early and often off of turnovers. The Eagles went into halftime with a 37-16 lead and would finish the game with 9 steals.
Louiana Salazar led the defense in steals with 7 and also managed to accumulate 7 assists on the night. Salazar also scored 6 points as she guided the offense for most of the game.
The Knights had no answer for Katie Bevan, who was on fire from the field going 17-30 with 34 points. Bevan scored 12 of her 34 points in the 2nd quarter alone and had racked up 24 by the half. Bevan also had 3 rebounds and an assist to go along with her points scored.
Kory Washington led the Eagles in rebounds with 11 and was also the second leading scorer in the game with 8 points.
Sarah Humphrey scored 5 points, grabbed 3 rebounds, and made 1 block in the paint. Sarah's excellent defense kept AAE out of the paint for most of the competition, and her speed proved to be too much in the press as evidenced by her 2 steals.
Keeping in tune with excellent defense, Renee D'Espyne played shutdown defense on AAE's best shooter, indicating just what the D in her name stands for. D'Espyne held her to only a couple of shots throughout the time she was guarding her, blocking one with extreme prejudice. On top of her excellent D, D'Espyne scored 2 points on the night.
Courtney Sillings also played aggressive defense on the night as well as setting screens to allow the Eagles offense to get open.
Cheltzie Brumett also played shutdown defense and also scored 4 points on the night. She had 1 crucial block in the paint, and also helped pressure AAE into making turnovers throughout the game.
Angie Dionne had 1 offensive rebound late in the game.
Alex Rueger had 1 block in the paint in the 4th quarter, preserving the Excelsior lead.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Excelsior Eagles @ Public Safety Academy (12/13/10)
The Eagles improved their record to 3-4 with a blowout win at Public Safety Academy on Monday night by a score of 54-14.
After a close first quarter, the Eagles began pulling away and had muscled out a 23-12 lead at halftime. The Eagles would explode out of the gate out scoring their opponents 31-2 in the second half to come away with their 3rd victory of the season.
Katie Bevan led the Eagles in scoring with 15 points with 1 rebound. Bevan was terrific in the paint, going 7-8 with her lay-ups.
Louiana Salazar was right behind Bevan scoring 14 points, grabbing 3 rebounds, and racking up 4 assists.
Kory Washington once again led the Eagles in rebounds with 12, also scoring 5 points on 4 attempts.
Courtney Sillings provided the Eagles with a spark off the bench, scoring 6 points on 7 attempts to go along with her 2 rebounds.
Sarah Humphrey also scored 6 points on 6 attempts with 5 rebounds and 1 block.
Renee D'Espyne played solid defense throughout the night and held her opponent scoreless and frustrated.
Jeni Arreola scored 2 points, had 1 rebound, and 1 steal on the day.
Cheltzie Brumett scored 4 points and had a spectacular 6 steals in the game. Alex Rueger had 1 point and 1 steal.
Just as Public Safety Academy seemed poised to make a run and get back in the game after making a lay-up late in the game, Shay Long put the game out of reach with a lay-up of her own, giving her 2 points on the night.
Special thanks to the great Excelsior fans that showed up with posters and supported our Eagles throughout the game! A few of the posters read:
RENEE- D-UP!
GO LOUIE!
Public Safety Academy [ ] Days without an accident
Alex- We don't have a nickname for you but we wish you luck
Katie- Panda Express makes me sick but your play does not
Sarah- Get up and under that ball!
Kory- Its all about the Washingtons
Notes: Louiana Salazar leads the team in points (82), assists (13), and steals (29). Cheltzie Brumett is second in steals (14), 5th in points (27), and first in blocks (7). Katie Bevan is 2nd in points scored (65) and third in steals (6). Sarah Humphrey is 3rd in points scored (41), T-second in blocks (6), and 4th in rebounds (22). Kory Washington leads the team in rebounds (78), 4th in points (30), and 3rd in blocks (5). Courtney Sillings is tied for 2nd with 6 blocks. Jeni Arreola is second in scoring among freshman with 18 points (Washington is first with 30).
After a close first quarter, the Eagles began pulling away and had muscled out a 23-12 lead at halftime. The Eagles would explode out of the gate out scoring their opponents 31-2 in the second half to come away with their 3rd victory of the season.
Katie Bevan led the Eagles in scoring with 15 points with 1 rebound. Bevan was terrific in the paint, going 7-8 with her lay-ups.
Louiana Salazar was right behind Bevan scoring 14 points, grabbing 3 rebounds, and racking up 4 assists.
Kory Washington once again led the Eagles in rebounds with 12, also scoring 5 points on 4 attempts.
Courtney Sillings provided the Eagles with a spark off the bench, scoring 6 points on 7 attempts to go along with her 2 rebounds.
Sarah Humphrey also scored 6 points on 6 attempts with 5 rebounds and 1 block.
Renee D'Espyne played solid defense throughout the night and held her opponent scoreless and frustrated.
Jeni Arreola scored 2 points, had 1 rebound, and 1 steal on the day.
Cheltzie Brumett scored 4 points and had a spectacular 6 steals in the game. Alex Rueger had 1 point and 1 steal.
Just as Public Safety Academy seemed poised to make a run and get back in the game after making a lay-up late in the game, Shay Long put the game out of reach with a lay-up of her own, giving her 2 points on the night.
Special thanks to the great Excelsior fans that showed up with posters and supported our Eagles throughout the game! A few of the posters read:
RENEE- D-UP!
GO LOUIE!
Public Safety Academy [ ] Days without an accident
Alex- We don't have a nickname for you but we wish you luck
Katie- Panda Express makes me sick but your play does not
Sarah- Get up and under that ball!
Kory- Its all about the Washingtons
Notes: Louiana Salazar leads the team in points (82), assists (13), and steals (29). Cheltzie Brumett is second in steals (14), 5th in points (27), and first in blocks (7). Katie Bevan is 2nd in points scored (65) and third in steals (6). Sarah Humphrey is 3rd in points scored (41), T-second in blocks (6), and 4th in rebounds (22). Kory Washington leads the team in rebounds (78), 4th in points (30), and 3rd in blocks (5). Courtney Sillings is tied for 2nd with 6 blocks. Jeni Arreola is second in scoring among freshman with 18 points (Washington is first with 30).
Hesperia Christian Tournament (Conclusion)
The Lady Eagles fell to 2-3 on the season after a tough loss to Apple Valley Christian in game 2 of the Hesperia Christian Tournament.
Louiana Salazar led the Eagles in scoring (15), steals (3), and free throws (6). Katie Bevan came off the bench to score 12 points in only 15 minutes of play to go along with her 5 rebounds.
Kory Washington led the team in rebounds yet again, grabbing 9 boards in the game and also scored 5 points along the way.
Sarah Humphrey scored 4 points, grabbed 3 rebounds, and also blocked 1 shot.
Courtney Sillings had 1 block and scored 3 points in the game, making a buzzer-beating 3-pointer as the shot clock expired in the first half.
Jeni Arreola and Cheltzie Brumett each scored 2 points. Brumett also grabbed 3 rebounds throughout the game.
In Game 2 of the tournament the Eagles (2-4) lost to Hesperia Christian by a score of 45-19. The Lady Eagles could not find their rhythm in the second half, as they only scored 2 points total in the 4th quarter.
Katie Bevan led the team in scoring on the night where she was 2-9 from the field, with 5 points to go with her 3 rebounds and 1 steal.
Renee D'Espyne and Courtney Sillings each had 4 points, with D'Espyne going 2-9 from the field and Sillings going 0-5. Sillings scored all 4 points on free throw attempts, where she was 4-4. D'Espyne also grabbed 3 rebounds.
Kory Washington led the team in rebounds on the day with 7, and also managed to go 1-4 from the field with 2 points.
Louiana Salazar scored 2 points (0-4) with both coming off of free throws early in the game.
Sarah Humphrey (2-6) scored 4 points and grabbed 2 rebounds for the Lady Eagles.
Cheltzie Brumett scored 2 points and also had 2 steals on the day.
Alex Rueger and Shay Long each had 2 rebounds in the game.
Louiana Salazar led the Eagles in scoring (15), steals (3), and free throws (6). Katie Bevan came off the bench to score 12 points in only 15 minutes of play to go along with her 5 rebounds.
Kory Washington led the team in rebounds yet again, grabbing 9 boards in the game and also scored 5 points along the way.
Sarah Humphrey scored 4 points, grabbed 3 rebounds, and also blocked 1 shot.
Courtney Sillings had 1 block and scored 3 points in the game, making a buzzer-beating 3-pointer as the shot clock expired in the first half.
Jeni Arreola and Cheltzie Brumett each scored 2 points. Brumett also grabbed 3 rebounds throughout the game.
In Game 2 of the tournament the Eagles (2-4) lost to Hesperia Christian by a score of 45-19. The Lady Eagles could not find their rhythm in the second half, as they only scored 2 points total in the 4th quarter.
Katie Bevan led the team in scoring on the night where she was 2-9 from the field, with 5 points to go with her 3 rebounds and 1 steal.
Renee D'Espyne and Courtney Sillings each had 4 points, with D'Espyne going 2-9 from the field and Sillings going 0-5. Sillings scored all 4 points on free throw attempts, where she was 4-4. D'Espyne also grabbed 3 rebounds.
Kory Washington led the team in rebounds on the day with 7, and also managed to go 1-4 from the field with 2 points.
Louiana Salazar scored 2 points (0-4) with both coming off of free throws early in the game.
Sarah Humphrey (2-6) scored 4 points and grabbed 2 rebounds for the Lady Eagles.
Cheltzie Brumett scored 2 points and also had 2 steals on the day.
Alex Rueger and Shay Long each had 2 rebounds in the game.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Hesperia Christian Tournament vs Arrowhead Christian (12/10/2010)
The Excelsior Lady Eagles fell to 2-3 on the year after a loss to Arrowhead Christian on Friday night by a score of 29-40.
Loui Salazar was the leading scorer for the Eagles with 7 points, and also grabbed 4 rebounds.
Sarah Humphrey, Katie Bevan, and Cheltzie Brumett tied for 2nd in points with 6 each. Humphrey had 2 steals and 2 blocks to go along with her points scored. Brumett grabbed 2 rebounds of her own as well as 1 block and 1 assist. Bevan led the Eagles in steals on the night with 4, and had 1 assist of her own.
Kory Washington led the team in rebounds with 10 and also had 2 blocks and 1 steal. Washington also scored 4 points in the paint.
Courtney Sillings and Jeni Arreola each had 1 rebound and 1 block apiece. Alex Rueger had 1 assist on the night.
The Eagles will play again on Saturday morning at 9:00am @ Hesperia Christian.
Notes: Loui Salazar leads the team in points scored (51), shooting percentage (35%), steals (22), and assists (8). Katie Bevan is 2nd in points scored on the season (33), 3rd in steals (4), and 3rd in rebounds (16). Sarah Humphrey is 3rd on the team in points (27), 4th in rebounds (12), and 4th in steals (3). Humphrey also has 4 blocks on the year. Cheltzie Brumett is 4th in points (19), 1st in blocks (6), and 2nd in steals. Jeni Arreola has 14 points scored on the year. Kory Washington leads the team in rebounds (50), 5th in points (18), and also has 4 steals and 4 blocks. Courtney Sillings has scored 7 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, and blocked 2 shots. Shay Long has 8 rebounds on the year. Alex Rueger has 8 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 steals. Renee D'Espyne has 2 points, 1 steal, and 3 blocks.
Loui Salazar was the leading scorer for the Eagles with 7 points, and also grabbed 4 rebounds.
Sarah Humphrey, Katie Bevan, and Cheltzie Brumett tied for 2nd in points with 6 each. Humphrey had 2 steals and 2 blocks to go along with her points scored. Brumett grabbed 2 rebounds of her own as well as 1 block and 1 assist. Bevan led the Eagles in steals on the night with 4, and had 1 assist of her own.
Kory Washington led the team in rebounds with 10 and also had 2 blocks and 1 steal. Washington also scored 4 points in the paint.
Courtney Sillings and Jeni Arreola each had 1 rebound and 1 block apiece. Alex Rueger had 1 assist on the night.
The Eagles will play again on Saturday morning at 9:00am @ Hesperia Christian.
Notes: Loui Salazar leads the team in points scored (51), shooting percentage (35%), steals (22), and assists (8). Katie Bevan is 2nd in points scored on the season (33), 3rd in steals (4), and 3rd in rebounds (16). Sarah Humphrey is 3rd on the team in points (27), 4th in rebounds (12), and 4th in steals (3). Humphrey also has 4 blocks on the year. Cheltzie Brumett is 4th in points (19), 1st in blocks (6), and 2nd in steals. Jeni Arreola has 14 points scored on the year. Kory Washington leads the team in rebounds (50), 5th in points (18), and also has 4 steals and 4 blocks. Courtney Sillings has scored 7 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, and blocked 2 shots. Shay Long has 8 rebounds on the year. Alex Rueger has 8 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 steals. Renee D'Espyne has 2 points, 1 steal, and 3 blocks.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Hesperia Christian Tournament vs Upland Christian
The Excelsior Lady Eagles improved their record tonight to 2-2 with a victory against a scrappy Upland Christian team by the score of 54-34 in the Hesperia Christian Tournament. Loui Salazar led the Eagles in scoring with 12 points, 6 steals, 5 assists, and rebounds with 9.
Sarah Humphrey was second in scoring with 10 points with 5 rebounds of her own. Cheltzie Brumett started the game with a hot hand making her first four shots, and finished 4-7 with 8 points and 2 rebounds.
Katie Bevan scored 9 points and had 6 rebounds, while Kory Washington was second behind Salazar with 8 rebounds of her own. Bevan was also 5-6 at the free-throw line.
The Eagles led by double-digits almost the entire game, leading 16-5 after the first quarter, 31-11 at halftime, 44-17 after the third, and ended with the score 54-34.
Courtney Sillings stepped up and had a huge game off the bench scoring 6 points while grabbing 3 rebounds. She also led the team in blocks on the night, finishing with 3.
Renee D'Espyne had 2 blocks off the bench late in the game, and Shay Long grabbed 4 rebounds throughout the duration of the contest.
Angie Dionne and Carly Pence played defense for the final few minutes with no stats to report.
Alex Rueger scored 2 points and grabbed 3 rebounds, while Jeni Arreola scored 2 points and had 2 rebounds of her own.
The Excelsior Lady Eagles will play again Friday, December 10th against Arrowhead Christian @ 4:30.
Sarah Humphrey was second in scoring with 10 points with 5 rebounds of her own. Cheltzie Brumett started the game with a hot hand making her first four shots, and finished 4-7 with 8 points and 2 rebounds.
Katie Bevan scored 9 points and had 6 rebounds, while Kory Washington was second behind Salazar with 8 rebounds of her own. Bevan was also 5-6 at the free-throw line.
The Eagles led by double-digits almost the entire game, leading 16-5 after the first quarter, 31-11 at halftime, 44-17 after the third, and ended with the score 54-34.
Courtney Sillings stepped up and had a huge game off the bench scoring 6 points while grabbing 3 rebounds. She also led the team in blocks on the night, finishing with 3.
Renee D'Espyne had 2 blocks off the bench late in the game, and Shay Long grabbed 4 rebounds throughout the duration of the contest.
Angie Dionne and Carly Pence played defense for the final few minutes with no stats to report.
Alex Rueger scored 2 points and grabbed 3 rebounds, while Jeni Arreola scored 2 points and had 2 rebounds of her own.
The Excelsior Lady Eagles will play again Friday, December 10th against Arrowhead Christian @ 4:30.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Victor Valley Christian Tournament Conclusion
The Lady Eagles improved their record to 1-2 on the year after splitting the final 2 games of the VVC tournament. The Eagles lost the 2nd game of the tournament against Riverside Prep by a score of 21-33.
Louiana Salazar led the Lady Eagles in scoring, with 10 points. Sarah Humphrey led the team in both blocks (3) as well as rebounds (6). Jeni Arreola scored 2 points and also accounted for 1 block, while Katie Bevan scored 4 points and pulled in 2 rebounds. Shay Long grabbed 4 rebounds throughout the game, grabbing 2 each on offense as well as defense. Alex Rueger scored 4 points from the inside, as well as managing 2 rebounds. Kory Washington also accounted for 2 rebounds in the game.
In the third and final game of the tournament the Lady Eagles (1-2) earned their first victory against Bloomington Christian, mainly due to a great second half. The Eagles trailed for most of the game by as much as 10 points, but managed to scratch and claw their way back into it. They were down 37-39 when Louiana Salazar was fouled with 12 seconds to play as she was driving to the basket, resulting in two free throw attempts. After making the first, the second clanked off the rim and fell into the hands of freshman Kory Washington who promptly kissed it off the glass for 2 points, giving the Eagles their first lead of the contest at 40-39. As Bloomington advanced the ball down the court they were fouled with 4 seconds remaining, resulting in 2 free throws. Luckily both attempts fell short, and Alex Rueger managed to grab the rebound. After a timeout, the Eagles Kory Washington inbounded the ball down the court to Katie Bevan, who dribbled off the final 4 seconds on the clock to give the Eagles their first victory of the year. Kory Washington and Louiana Salazar tied for the team lead in points as each scored 11 in the contest. Washington was beasty in the paint, as she led the team with 24 rebounds and 2 blocks in the game. Katie Bevan finished the game with 10 points and 1 rebound.
The Eagles will play again on Thursday, December 9th in the Hesperia Christian Tournament.
Notes: Kory Washington currently leads the team with an astounding 32 rebounds. Louiana Salazar is the teams current high scorer, with 32 points, and leads the team in steals with 15. Katie Bevan is 2nd in points scored with 18, and 2nd in rebounds with 9. Cheltzie Brumett is second on the team in steals (2) and currently leads the team in blocks with 5.
Louiana Salazar led the Lady Eagles in scoring, with 10 points. Sarah Humphrey led the team in both blocks (3) as well as rebounds (6). Jeni Arreola scored 2 points and also accounted for 1 block, while Katie Bevan scored 4 points and pulled in 2 rebounds. Shay Long grabbed 4 rebounds throughout the game, grabbing 2 each on offense as well as defense. Alex Rueger scored 4 points from the inside, as well as managing 2 rebounds. Kory Washington also accounted for 2 rebounds in the game.
In the third and final game of the tournament the Lady Eagles (1-2) earned their first victory against Bloomington Christian, mainly due to a great second half. The Eagles trailed for most of the game by as much as 10 points, but managed to scratch and claw their way back into it. They were down 37-39 when Louiana Salazar was fouled with 12 seconds to play as she was driving to the basket, resulting in two free throw attempts. After making the first, the second clanked off the rim and fell into the hands of freshman Kory Washington who promptly kissed it off the glass for 2 points, giving the Eagles their first lead of the contest at 40-39. As Bloomington advanced the ball down the court they were fouled with 4 seconds remaining, resulting in 2 free throws. Luckily both attempts fell short, and Alex Rueger managed to grab the rebound. After a timeout, the Eagles Kory Washington inbounded the ball down the court to Katie Bevan, who dribbled off the final 4 seconds on the clock to give the Eagles their first victory of the year. Kory Washington and Louiana Salazar tied for the team lead in points as each scored 11 in the contest. Washington was beasty in the paint, as she led the team with 24 rebounds and 2 blocks in the game. Katie Bevan finished the game with 10 points and 1 rebound.
The Eagles will play again on Thursday, December 9th in the Hesperia Christian Tournament.
Notes: Kory Washington currently leads the team with an astounding 32 rebounds. Louiana Salazar is the teams current high scorer, with 32 points, and leads the team in steals with 15. Katie Bevan is 2nd in points scored with 18, and 2nd in rebounds with 9. Cheltzie Brumett is second on the team in steals (2) and currently leads the team in blocks with 5.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Excelsior vs. Citrus Valley
Citrus Valley handed our Lady Eagles their first loss of the season in the Victor Valley Christian Tournament. The Eagles jumped out to an early 8-4 lead, but then momentum shifted in favor of Citrus Valley. The Eagles had a pretty good game offensively, with Sarah Humphrey and Louiana Salazar leading the Lady Eagles with 11 points each. Louiana also led the team in assists with 2, steals with 4, and blocked shots with 3.
Katie Bevan and Kory Washington led the team in rebounds, each grabbing 6 boards.
Courtney Sillings and Sarah Humphrey were both 1-2 from the free throw line.
Due largely in part to a quick second quarter start, the Eagles lost the lead and would go on to eventually lose the game by a score of 37-58
Notes: This was the Excelsior Lady Eagles first game of the season (0-1). Loui Salazar currently leads the team in points (Tied with Sarah Humphrey), blocks, steals, assists, and 3 pointers. Every single member of the team saw significant playing time throughout the course of the game. The Eagles will take on Riverside Prep at Victor Valley Christian at 6:00pm on Friday, December 3rd.
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| Sarah hitting a free throw. |
Citrus Valley handed our Lady Eagles their first loss of the season in the Victor Valley Christian Tournament. The Eagles jumped out to an early 8-4 lead, but then momentum shifted in favor of Citrus Valley. The Eagles had a pretty good game offensively, with Sarah Humphrey and Louiana Salazar leading the Lady Eagles with 11 points each. Louiana also led the team in assists with 2, steals with 4, and blocked shots with 3.
Katie Bevan and Kory Washington led the team in rebounds, each grabbing 6 boards.
Courtney Sillings and Sarah Humphrey were both 1-2 from the free throw line.
Due largely in part to a quick second quarter start, the Eagles lost the lead and would go on to eventually lose the game by a score of 37-58
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| The Eagles talk it over near the end of the 4th. |
Notes: This was the Excelsior Lady Eagles first game of the season (0-1). Loui Salazar currently leads the team in points (Tied with Sarah Humphrey), blocks, steals, assists, and 3 pointers. Every single member of the team saw significant playing time throughout the course of the game. The Eagles will take on Riverside Prep at Victor Valley Christian at 6:00pm on Friday, December 3rd.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
The Up and Under
This is a move that we want all of our players to know, especially the post players. The move is called the "up and under." You all saw Sarah execute it to perfection at practice on Friday. It can be super-effective against even great defenders. It consists of a pivot, a ball fake, and a pivot back toward the basketball for a short shot or layup. Below is a series of YouTube videos demonstrating how the move should look and breaking it down into easy-to-follow steps. Add it into your workouts over the break and we will all be a more effective team in time for our first game.
Team Captains
You ladies voted last night, and here are your choices for team captains.
Louiana "Louie" Salazar
Sarah "Up and Under" Humphrey
Courtney "The Taco Demolisher" Sillings
Sarah "Up and Under" Humphrey
Courtney "The Taco Demolisher" Sillings
Be sure to congratulate the captains. We are confident that they will lead us to victory!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Schedule and Policies (11-16-2010)
As of November 16th, we will be following this schedule:
Monday: Meet @ Excelsior at 3pm for conditioning (this time subject to availability)
Tuesday: Meet @ Excelsior at 4pm for conditioning
Wednesday: Meet @ Cypress gym at 7pm for practice
Thursday: Meet @ Cypress gym at 7pm for practice
Friday: Meet @ Cypress gym at 7pm for practice
Any student that does not attend conditioning will not be eligible to practice. You are still required to show up, but you will not be able to participate. You will run laps around the gym for the duration of the practice.
Any student that does not attend practice will not be eligible to start a game without a valid excuse as well as documentation of that absence. If you have any questions concerning practice times or locations you may refer to this website, or contact Head Coach Brian Lamers at (951)347-2038.
Monday: Meet @ Excelsior at 3pm for conditioning (this time subject to availability)
Tuesday: Meet @ Excelsior at 4pm for conditioning
Wednesday: Meet @ Cypress gym at 7pm for practice
Thursday: Meet @ Cypress gym at 7pm for practice
Friday: Meet @ Cypress gym at 7pm for practice
Any student that does not attend conditioning will not be eligible to practice. You are still required to show up, but you will not be able to participate. You will run laps around the gym for the duration of the practice.
Any student that does not attend practice will not be eligible to start a game without a valid excuse as well as documentation of that absence. If you have any questions concerning practice times or locations you may refer to this website, or contact Head Coach Brian Lamers at (951)347-2038.
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