Just had a team drop out of our MLK JV Shootout at Jefferson HS (Daly City). Let me know if you can fill in for a 4:15 game.
Thank you, Paul Carion
pcref@aol.com
(650)270-9974

Simply Showdown Recap
By Coaches Corner Digest

Game 1: 70-49 - Vanden
Vanden Vs Oakridge
Oakridge looked to be up for the challenge coming out early and jumping on Vanden taking a early first quarter lead. Vanden called a early timeout and came out with much needed intensity on defense being sparked by #2Tyler Thompson and #10Elijah Lewis. Ending the first half with a 35-25 lead. Oakridge continued to compete being lead by #10 Bellingham dropping 21 points but it was not enough as Vanden sophomore #5 Ahsan Huff seemed to control every rebound ending the game with 22 boards. Vanden never looked back and finished strong

Game 2
Monterey Trails vs El Camino
Extremely hard fought game. MT #0 Varick Lewis guard came out controlling the tempo of the game, a true point guard and fun to watch. Giving them the lead to end the first quarter 19-14. El Camino with sharp shooting from #10 Mateen Rafiq (15 pts) helped them climb back into the game and took the lead going into the half 31-24. The game went back and forth until El Camino guard #5 Kiku Parker 16 pts 8 rebounds decided to put the team on his back playing hard on both sides of the ball and making big plays for his team down the strech. MT keep fighting but El Camino pulls out a close one 58-57 El Camino.

Game 3 Liberty vs Davis 64-51
Liberty came out with focus and lead this game from beginning to end. Liberty was very impressive and I will be watching this team again. They Passed the ball very well and understand the extra or one more pass concept. Davis had some bright spots lead by guard #20 Collin Walsh. However Liberty today was a little to much. Liberty guard #24 Julian Costa 23pts and Forward #1 Miles Lawrence 15pts had great games and team high scorers.

Game 4 Shadow Hills(palm springs) vs Del Campo 64-49
The score doesn’t tell the story in this one. Shadow Hills comes out the gate swinging lead by high flying #2 Chris Carter starting the game with 3 consecutive dunks and a 3 pointer. Yes he scored the first 9 points of the game. Del Campo who is a well coached team fought back and continued to fight the entire game. In the fourth quarter Campo actually cut the lead to 6 however they seem to just run out of gas and Shadow hills was able to hold for the win.
Chris Carter ended the game with 22 points and 8 rebounds

Game 5
Edison (Stockton) Vs Whitney.
This game was a slug fest with neither team going away. Both teams came out clicking on all cylinders however Edison’s #23 Elijah Watkins refused to be stopped scoring from everywhere on the floor and leading his team with 11 first half points. Half time scored 42-41 Edison. Whitney came out with great energy in the 3rd quarter behind #2 Mateo Delgadillo hitting back to back 3’s. Whitney is a very disciplined team and kept climbing back into the game. The turning point of the game was Edison’s Top scorer and one of the main ball handlers Leon Mills (20 points) fouled out. Whitney was able to take advantage of this taking the lead with #20 Matt Schroeder (23 pts) hitting a big 3 pointer in the 4th quarter with 3:36 left in the game. It went back and forth with Edison being short handed and Whitney pulling out a very close one 72-70. I would love to see these two play again.

Game 6
Sac high vs Folsom 51-69 Folsom
Folsom is a very solid and complete team. The size and discipline they have make them a tough match up every night. This game was no different with Folsom leading from the beginning to end. Folsom jumped on Sac high and never let up. Being lead by Player of the game #33 Brycen Shackelford who controlled the game from the inside doing everything ending the game with 16pts. Folsom was able to rest the starters going into the fourth. Folsom is a team to watch out for.

Game 7
Capital Christian vs Jesuit
Another great game that was back and forth from tip ball. Although the game was close Jesuit seemed to be in control holding on to a close lead in the 1st and 2nd quarter with the scores being 15-13, and 22-24 at halftime. Capital Christian was able to stay close and in the 3rd turned it around by big plays and a monster dunk from #1Anthony Garcia ending the 3rd quarter 38-34. But one of the smallest guys on the floor showed the heart of a lion putting the team on his back converting two back to back And 1’s to pull out the victory #3 Kanye Clarke. He played great on both sides of the ball and his refusal to lose. He also ended the game with 17 points 7 rebounds. Final score 55-49 Capitol

Game 8
Sheldon vs Pleasant Valley (Chico)
The saying speed kills was on display in this one. Sheldons smothering defense and speed was a big problem for the PV squad. PV coach tried to slow the game down by running down the shot clock every possession and trying to keep the game score low. In the first half Sheldon played into this plan with the halftime score being 28-20. In the 3rd quarter Sheldon decided to pick the pace up more pushing the lead up to 29 lead by #4 Rashaud Bradley 18pts and #0 Tyrice Daniels 14 pts. PV is a good team that shoots the ball extremely well and will give teams in the north state problems. Once they play against more teams with this type of speed they’ll be a great program. It’s nice to see the north state teams coming down to compete. Hats off. 73-53 Sheldon
Pv High scorer #2 Noah Thomas

#1 Campolindo beat St. Mary’s-Stockton 64-46
#3 Mitty beat #17 St. Ignatius 50-46
#7 Grant beat Fortune Early College Prep 71-55
#8 Riordan beat #31 Bellarmine 59-37
#9 Sheldon beat #29 Pleasant Valley 73-53
#11 Ponderosa beat Burbank 78-74
#18 Miramonte beat #27 San Ramon Valley 66-41
#21 Folsom beat Sacramento 69-51
#32 Whitney beat Edison-Stockton 72-70
Sacred Heart Cathedral beat #13 St. Francis 55-51
Valley Christian beat #19 Serra 50-49
Capital Christian beat #25 Jesuit 55-49
Liberty beat Davis 64-51
El Camino-Sacramento beat Monterey Trail 58-57
Vanden beat Oak Ridge 70-49
Shadow Hills beat Del Campo 64-49
Weston Ranch beat Antelope 97-87

Couple of Takeaways:

Tough back-to-back for SRV, but really nice win for Miramonte.

Weston Ranch puts a lot of pressure on teams with their style. Good win over Antelope.

Mitty gets road win on what was a night of upsets in the WCAL

August 26 at Menlo-Atherton
September 2 at McClymonds
September 16 vs. Oak Ridge

Cougs varsity will be on in a bit, 2pm.

Cougs freshmen pounded an apparently shorthanded (only 7 guys suited up) Rams group by roguthly 30…

But this JV game is a different matter. Two excellent teams are going at it…. right now, 34-30 Cougs, 6:40 left in the 3rd.

Game Schedule for “Crush in the Valley” 2022

Contra Costa College
2600 Mission Bell Drive
San Pablo, CA 94806


Friday January 21st, 2022

9:15pm Veritas Prep (CA) vs. Dream City Christian (AZ)

7:30pm Prolific Prep (CA) vs. Elite Prep (WA)

5:45pm Golden State Prep Black (CA) vs. Denver Prep (CO)

4pm Golden State Prep Grey (CA) vs. Elite Prep PG (WA)


Saturday January 22nd, 2022

9:30pm Dream City Christian (AZ) vs. Donda Prep (CA)

8pm Arizona Compass (AZ) vs. Prolific Prep (CA)

6:30pm Durango HS (NV) vs. Salesian College Prep HS (CA)

5pm Denver Prep (CO) vs. Our Saviour Lutheran (NY)

3:30pm Sacramento HS (CA) vs. Bishop O’Dowd HS (CA)

2pm Lincoln HS (Stockton, CA) vs. Sacred Heart Prep HS (CA)

12:30pm Campolindo HS (CA) vs. Vanden HS (CA)

11am Antelope HS Girls (CA) vs. Salesian College Prep HS Girls (CA)

9:30am Elite Prep (WA) vs. Golden State Prep Grey (CA)

8am Elite Prep PG (WA) vs. Golden State Prep Black (CA)


Sunday January 23rd, 2022

4pm Prolific Prep (CA) vs. Denver Prep (CO)

2:15pm Donda Prep (CA) vs. AZ Compass (AZ)

12:30pm Our Saviour Lutheran (NY) vs. Veritas Prep (CA)

10:45am Golden State Prep Black (CA) vs. Elite Prep (WA)

9am Golden State Prep Grey (CA) vs. Elite Prep PG (WA)


Co-Hosted by Salesian College Preparatory HS (CA) and NextMax Inc. (KY)

63-61 final. EBAL is a war zone!

Teagan Brown had 21 points to lead the Trojans, which beat Del Oro 53-30 on Friday night in Loomis

Ponderosa beat Nevada Union 78-53 on Tuesday. It put four players in double figures led by 23 points from Nick Von Zboray. Aaron Bliss had 12 points and 12 rebounds.

Snipes is an under the radar prospect who played well at the NorCal 100 during the fall.

San Francisco State has added a number of NorCal players in the past few years.

Game was from Wednesday, but there were some big stat nights from this one. Logan's (7-5) Aunika Hornung had 25 points, 16 rebounds and four assists. American's (9-2) Asha Walker had 39 points (8 threes) with four rebounds, three steals, two blocks and two assists.

Capital Christian (7-7) beat Monterey Trail (3-10) 79-65 on Thursday. The Cougars led by 25 points entering the fourth quarter. Capital Christian has played a solid schedule and haven't won more than two in a row this season.

Capital Christian is scheduled to play Vista del Lago on Friday before taking on Jesuit at the Simply Showdown. Monterey Trail will play El Camino-Sacramento at the event too.

Crush in the Valley Basketball Showcase will once again take place after MLK
weekend on January 21-23, 2022 at:

Contra Costa College (San Pablo, CA) – Bay Area, CA


Friday January 21st, 2022

9:15pm Veritas Prep (CA) vs. Dream City Christian (AZ)

7:30pm Prolific Prep (CA) vs. Seattle Prep (WA)

5:45pm Golden State Prep Black (CA) vs. Denver Prep (CO)

4pm Golden State Prep Grey (CA) vs. Seattle Prep PG (WA)


Saturday January 22nd, 2022

9:30pm AZ Compass (AZ) vs. Our Saviour Lutheran (NY)

8pm Denver Prep (CO) vs. Prolific Prep (CA)

6:30pm Durango HS (NV) vs. Salesian College Prep HS (CA)

5pm Dream City Christian (AZ) vs. Donda Prep (CA)

3:30pm Sacramento HS (CA) vs. Bishop O’Dowd HS (CA)

2pm Lincoln HS (Stockton, CA) vs. Sacred Heart Prep HS (CA)

12:30pm Campolindo HS (CA) vs. Vanden HS (CA)

11am Antelope HS Girls (CA) vs. Salesian College Prep HS Girls (CA)

9:30am Seattle Prep (WA) vs. Golden State Prep Grey (CA)

8am Seattle Prep PG (WA) vs. Golden State Prep Black (CA)


Sunday January 23rd, 2022

4pm Prolific Prep (CA) vs. Veritas Prep (CA)

2:15pm Donda Prep (CA) vs. AZ Compass (AZ)

12:30pm Our Saviour Lutheran (NY) vs. Denver Prep (CO)

10:45am Golden State Prep Black (CA) vs. Seattle Prep (WA)

9am Golden State Prep Grey (CA) vs. Seattle Prep PG (WA)

Co-Hosted by Salesian College Preparatory HS (CA) and NextMax Inc. (KY)

Are these both happening this weekend in Stockton?

Campo’s gym is nearly empty with the Covid protocols in place, and I am watching on NFHS. Excellent feed for that service, and with announcers and all rather than the “security-cam” setup seen in many places.

Looks like both teams are at least close to full strength. Not really that sure about CVC, but Campo has all their starters, includig the return of Matt Radell and Logan Robeson. Cougs are 9-1, CVC is 9-5 after their somewhat surprising loss Tuesday to Northgate.

Cardinal Newman was led by 26 points from senior guard Reese Searcy. Elle Roan had 16 points and 16 rebounds for West County.

1) Campo --> Still No 1 even though they lost a tough game to OCFFA (TX)
2) De La Salle --> Took Mater Dei to the final whistle. Will Compete with Dougherty Valley for EBL with Granada and SRV being sleepers.
3) Miramonte --> Beat King (Los Angeles), Serra, and Folsom all in one week. Will challenge Campo in the Diablo-Foothill League.
4) St Patrick St. Vincent ---> Impressive team at 10-1. Team isn't getting the respect it deserves.
5) St Ignatius --> Lost to Branson in Championship of the Chris Huber Classic. Still a top 5 team IMO.
6) Branson --> Huge win over SI..getting revenge for a previous loss.
7) Dougherty Valley --> 12-0 is nothing to sneeze at. League play will tell us a lot about this team.
8) Riordan --> Did solid in Texas Tournament going 2-1.....shot clock rule in TX is messed up!
9) Saint Francis --> Only losses to SHP (10) and Campo (1).
10) Sacred Heart Prep -->Went 2-1 against teams from Ohio and Washington..Heavy Favorites to win the WBL

Considered: Salesian, Oakland Tech, Oakland High, Los Altos, Mitty, San Ramon Valley, Archie Williams, Dublin

I will leave the other areas...Sacramento...etc....to the folks that know those areas! Happy New Year Everyone!

De La Salle's Zeke Berry was named the Defensive Player of the Year by the All-American Bowl

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Del Oro beat Whitney 42-29

Oak Ridge beat Granite Bay 52-38

Folsom was scheduled to play Rocklin, but I haven't seen a score for that game

Palma (9-3) beat Monterey 67-64 as senior Joey Finley had 25 points and senior Nate Jean-Pierre had 20 points.

Palma's losses have come to Serra, Doughety Valley and Cupertino.

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Menlo forward Sharon Nejad and Pinewood guard Emily Lee have committed to Pomona-Pitzer.

After opening the season with losses to Pinole Valley and Marin Catholic, San Marin has won 12 in a row after beating Terra Linda 62-46., Junior Keeley Wright is averaging 12 points, five rebounds and four steals.

San Marin will play Branson on Thursday

Hard to tell yet, since freshman games don't exactly fill the gym anywhere, but it did seem more sparse than usual in the stands as DLS Frosh handled DV, 61-41.

Hoop Review events in 2022

March 20 - So Cal Senior Showcase at Santiago Canyon College (Orange) - (class of 2022 only) - team and/or individual

March 26-27 - So Cal Spring Preview at Get It Done (Corona)

April 8-10 - So Cal Hoop Review at Clava Sports Center and Momentous Sports Complex (Orange County) - with West Coast Elite (live period)

April 22-24 - So Cal Availables Showcase and regular AAU event (Spring Thriller) at Clava Sports Center (Lake Forest) with Cali Rebels and Cali Stars (live period)

May 7 - Nor Cal Spring Showcase - at Chabot College (Hayward)

May 21-22 - Arizona Memorial Day Preview - TBA

July 2-3 - Nor Cal Summer Preview at Chabot College (Hayward)

July 7-10 - NCAA live period event at Clava Sports Center (Lake Forest) with Cali Rebels and Cali Stars

September 5 - Student Athlete World foreign tour tryout at site TBA (Nor Cal)

October 22 - West Coast Showcase at Vancouver, Canada

-for more info email: gerryfreitas@hotmail.com