Comets finish season with losing record but play hard

Lottiesha Blandon

May 5, 2014

November 30, 2013 San Marcos, CA l Guard Josiah Dennis (#5) goes for a 2-pointer before his opponent from Southwestern College can get to ball. The Comets were leading at halftime against the Jaguars but ultimately lost 56-68 in Palomar’s 9th annual Thanksgiving Tournament in The Dome. PHOTO CREDIT: Scott Colson/Copyright 2013 The Telescope

Palomar guard Derick Jones drives to the basket against Willie Owens (23) of Mira Costa in opening minutes of the Coaches versus Cancer game Feb 21 at The Dome. Jones led the Comets with 15 points in their 74-65 win. Stephen Davis/The Telescope

The Palomar College Men’s basketball team finished its season with a 11-17 record.

During the season, the Comets struggled with being out-rebounded but continued to play hard in every game. The Comets defeated their North County rival MiraCosta College both times they met within the season.

According to the men’s basketball website the team said its goodbyes to four sophomores: Derick Jones, Aaron Roedl, Marley Simmons and Josiah Dennis, all four who played on last year’s Pacific Coast Athletic Conference championship team. Comets guard Derick Jones, was voted No. 4 to the All-Pacific Coast Athletic Conference North first team.

Freshman forward Jeremy Franklin and Comets guard Aaron Roedi were selected to the second team.