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For Camp Pendleton’s grizzled Varsity basketball coach Chris Crawford, it isn’t always about the final result, but how that result was reached.
That’s why Crawford, now in his 20th year leading the squad, was less than thrilled with his team’s performance last weekend at the Pacific West Military Basketball League’s Championship Tournament — never mind the fact Pendleton defended its home court and walked away from the 11-team tournament with the coveted first-place trophy.
In Crawford’s mind, the team didn’t play up to its potential. Not until it absolutely had to, anyway.
“I’m happy that we won the tournament, but at the same time, I’m disappointed with how we played,” Crawford said after Pendleton finally wrapped up the tournament Sunday evening with a 109-98 win over