National Junior Basketball finally tips off season

FALLBROOK – The local branch of National Junior Basketball, which features the younger side of Fallbrook Warrior basketball, finally was able to open its season Dec. 17 after delays caused by the Lilac fire and the evacuations it prompted.

Boys and girls age five to 14 played in their season openers at Fallbrook High School after months of basketball practices and several skill clinics run by Brandon Anthony, a.k.a. "Coach Speedy." All the players had a great time competing on the hardwood in the Warriors' gymnasiums.

The next league games will be played Jan. 7 at Fallbrook High School in the...