Anybody know the teams and game schedules?

In a win over Bellarmine earlier this week, 2023 power forward Jacob Bannarbie (6-foot-9) showed off a versatile skill set with 15 points, 14 rebounds and six asissts.

As a scorer, he did most of his damage around the basket but in a variety of ways. He caught the ball at the foul line and used 1-2 dribbles to get close range attempts. He also converted multiple offensive rebounds into dunks.

Bannarbie is a good rebounder with his size and quick jumping ability. He did work on both ends of the floor in this department.

Potentially his most valuable skill is his passing. He sees the floor really well and converted tough passes for open looks against Bellarmine.

Bannarbie transferred up to Northern California from Torrey Pines prior to this season and should be considered one of the better juniors in the region.

Marin Catholic QB Michael Ingrassia and San Marin RB/DB Justin Guin were named the co-players of the year by the San Francisco Chronicle

He was the co-defensive coordinator at Oak Ridge before taking this job

I’m still in Covid Jail…

So, I’m watching last night’s St. Francis v. Bellarmine game on NFHS.

It’s the Pixellot automated camera, but by far the best setup I’ve seen. Clear pic, and the camera hasn’t been fooled into going to the wrong end of the court even ONCE. Probably a factor is that the Lancers’ gym is near-empty save for the players, coaches, and refs…. and a number of other team personnel and a very tiny number of fans sitting on the side under the camera, hence out of its sight range.

Anyway…. The Bells opened with a quick 11-3 run and the Lancers called time out. And then the Lancers went on a 21-3 run of their own to get a 24-15 lead early in the 2nd quarter. The Bells had an answer (See what I did there?), and clawed their way back, eventually getting the lead briefly. Halftime score: 34-33 St. Francis.

The 3rd quarter was played in a style much more familiar to WCAL hoop fans, a defense-dominated physical slugfest, 13 points apiece. St. Francis now leads 47-46.

More punches, err baskets traded…. 51-51, but then the Lancers run off 5 straight to make it 56-51. 4:44 left.

Bells #13 drives and scores…. 56-53. Bells force a missed shot, get the rebound…. 4:02 left.

Bells #33 fouled on a inside try, 2 shots…. 3:55 left. Hits the first, misses the 2nd, 56-54, Lancers rebound.

Lancers shot no good, Bells rebound…. Stepback 3-ball for #0, Bells get the lead 57-56, 3:23 to go…

Lancers #5 comes right back and hits a 3…. 59-56 Lancers, 3 minutes left.

Lancers get a stop…. 2:43 left.

Foul, #10 Lancers at the line, 1 and 1…. Misses the front end but the Lancers #13 grabs the offensive board, time out…. 2:41 left.

Bells get a stop, set a screen for #13, who HITS the 3-ball! 60-59, 2:09 left…

Bells grab another miss, nice pass to #13, who nails ANOTHER 3! 63-59. 1:40 left.

Time out Lancers, 1:26 left.

Lancers #13 takes a 3 try…. BAM! IT’s a Battle of the 13’s! 63-62, Bells with the ball and the 1-point lead, 1:13 left…

Fullcourt press applied by the Lancers, and the Bells fumble it under their own basket, ball to the Lancers.

Baseline inbounds play works like a charm, bounce pass to #2 in the paint for an easy one…. Lancers lead 64-63, 1:04 left.

Bells driving try goes awry, knocked out to the Bells. 50 seconds left. Outside shot doesn’t go, but a HUGE offensive rebound by the Lancers’ #14, and he’s fouled. 28.8 seconds left…. and the Bells take a time out. Just another night in the WCAL…

First FT, nothin but net,,, 2nd one the same. 66-63 St. Francis, Bells ball. Driving try goes wild…. Lancers secure the board. #10 fouled, at the line for 1 and 1, first good, 2nd also. 68-63, drive home safely…

Terrific ball game!

SacBee newspaper girls basketball rankings at Tuesday, January 4th for Sacramento area teams:

1. Folsom, 11-0
2. Laguna Creek, 8-1
3. Oak Ridge, 11-4
4. Del Oro, 12-1
5. Vista del Lago, 9-2
6. Vanden, 8-2
7. McClatchy, 6-4
8. Colfax, 13-2
9. Christian Brothers, 12-3
10. Granite Bay, 13-4
11. Grant, 10-4
12. Whitney, 11-6
13. Rocklin, 9-4
14. Antelope, 4-3
15. Monterey Trail (Elk Grove), 10-3
16. Lincoln (Lincoln), 12-2
17. Bear River, 12-0
18. St. Francis, 7-5
19. Rio Linda, 12-0
20. Capital Christian, 9-7

From earlier this week. Elk Grove senior guard Ameere Britton had 32 points for the Thundering Herd.

Serra announced it will play Folsom, De La Salle, and Central Catholic in 2022.

DLS cancels tomorrows game against SRV due to Covid. DLS played night before and lost to Cal High and wondering how much that had to do with cancellation.

Great WCAL preview from Ethan Kassel! https://www.prep2prep.com/article/50445
Only one game was played last night and that was Valley Christian @ Bellarmine. The Warriors get the upset over a injury and COVID depleted Bells roster. VC is all alone in first place! For now. Congrats to the Warriors for their first win at Bellarmine since 2005 and first place poll position since 2008!
Preview Takeaways:

• League is probably the most balanced in a decade. The fact that a favorite was not named in the Preview proves that!
• Bellarmine - currently battling injuries and COVID, but team depth makes them again a contender for the title and CCS Open spot.
• Mitty - top dog in the WCAL, until proven otherwise. Not as deep in years past, but have a solid 5 led by Aidan Burke and super junior Derek Sangster. CCS Open candidate
• Riordan - Only one starter returns, but the Crusaders have the talent, length and athleticism (7 players ranging 6-4 to 6-6) throughout the roster. Who will step up in scoring alongside returner King Wilhite? Kudos to Coach Curtin in providing a daunting non-league schedule to get this "new" team ready for league. CCS Open candidate
• SHC - new HC inherits a plucky team that is lacking in size, but certainly not skill. Limited non-league games and its best player coming off their State Title football team may take a bit of time until the Irish get rolling.
• Serra - Welcome back Coach Rapp! Serra is led by 6-8 Keyhani and returning pg Klepper. Some newcomers to the lineup and the Padres played host and current NorCal #2 ranked DLS close in finishing 2nd in the DLS Vontoure Classic.
• St. Francis - Probably returns the most offensive firepower next to St. Ignatius. The heavily senior laden Lancers led by 6-7 sharpshooter Barringer, guards Kerr and Banks and transfer senior Netane. SF also has a promising freshman that should make a contribution this year. Lancers got rolled by Campo, but got its D back into form taking its own tournament downing Santa Cruz. CCS Open candidate
• St. Ignatius - Senior heavy team that also returns a lot of firepower and is considered a WCAL title and CCS Open contender. Starting 5 very solid, but its bench needs to prove itself in order to make a strong run. Good non-league schedule handily giving Miramonte its only loss and a split over always tough Branson. CCS Open candidate
• Valley Christian - The Warriors pass the "team bus" test as they are tall and talented. Ray Townsend takes over for Coach DeLuca this season. Warriors get a promising player in transfer 6-8 Jacob Bannabie and a 6-5 transfer from Los Altos. VC's non-league schedule was not strong, losing to Granada. But its stock rose with last night's upset @ Bellarmine. Warriors considered a darkhorse.

CCS Open Candidates (non-WCAL)

• Sacred Heart Prep (a virtual lock)
• Santa Cruz
• Los Altos

Omicron is really messing up college hoops, particularly in the northeast. Once it peaks in Nor Cal, I do not see how it doesnt jack up our high school seasons and cause all kinds of cancellations, inabilities to practice etc. and reek similar havoc on the high school season. Hope I am wrong, but I am not optimistic.

Just go to Prep School. It’s weird how Southern California Academy, Prolific, GSP, etc. can all continue to play in the middle of the pandemic last season and this season, While everyone else is shutting down. Seems the only way to not get Covid is to play prep school basketball.
It can’t be regular HS Ball you can still get Covid. It HAS to be Prep, then Covid can’t get you.

How can I get on to one of these preps schools?

I want to be FULLY vaccinated

Started feeling bad during the last game last night…. Took temp, slight fever…. I practically NEVER get fevers, even when otherwise sick.

Anyone who was near me in the stands for any extended period during the Torrey Pines event, GET TESTED.

I have no idea whether I’ve got the rona, but BE SAFE.

I’m getting tested at Kaiser on Wednesday, hope it’s just the flu or something….

Player of the Year: Tyler Tremain QB Folsom

Offensive Player of the Year: Anthony Garcia QB Capital Christian

Defensive Player of the Year: Jordan Wagner LB Lincoln

Lineman of the Year: Bobby Piland OL/DL Rocklin

According to Scott Reid, MD coach's wife "hand checked" MD President Father Jenkins when he tried to congratulate her postgame. Hopefully, her POS husband is gone. If so, congratulations to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange County.

I had not coached hs ball in Nor Cal since spring of 2019. I came back as an assistant this year. I was coaching a varsity game tonight (boys) and the ref called a 5 second closely guarded call on our player resulting in a turnover to the opponent.

I was a bit dumbfounded. I thought that call was eliminated in CIF in California 4-5 years ago, but the ref insisted I did not know what I was talking about.

Can someone tell me who is correct?

So are we not going to talk about this score from yesterday? Much respect to DeSoto for coming out here but according to @becoolpt55 DeSoto should beat every NorCal team by 40 pts. Looks like San Joaquin Memorial didn't get the message.

For the Crush in the Valley Basketball Showcase, the 4 Boys CIF games,
on Saturday January 22nd

we are going to create a waiting list if there so happens to be a CIF team that
drops out due to Covid.

To be included on the waiting list, please email:

crushvalleybball@gmail.com

Currently, the 4 CIF Boys games on Saturday January 22nd are:

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

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

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

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

This time from Prolific Prep to Southern California Academy (SCA).

I swear this has to be school number 7 or 8 for him.....must be a new record!

Because of COVID, there are some match up changes. Prolific Prep was suppose to play AZ Compass this coming weekend in Kentucky but because of COVID, the game will fortunately be moved to the Crush in the Valley. That matchup is going to be a high level game. All games at Contra Costa College. Saturday will most likely be a sell out so come early.

Prolific Prep is coming off a Chick Fil A Championship with a blow out win over Dream City Christian. Prolific Prep was up 41-7 at the half and cruised to an easy win. They followed it with a huge road win 76-63 in Atlanta against Newton (#1 team ranked in Georgia) in front of a very tough atmosphere.


Friday January 21st:

9:15pm Veritas Prep vs. Dream City Christian

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

5:45pm GSP Black vs. Denver Prep

4pm GSP Grey vs. Elite Prep PG (WA)



Saturday January 22nd:

9:30pm Dream City Christian vs. Donda Prep

8pm AZ Compass vs. Prolific Prep

6:30pm Salesian College vs. Durango HS

5pm Denver Prep vs. Our Saviour Lutheran

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

2pm SHP vs. Lincoln HS (Stockton)

12:30pm Vanden HS vs. Campolindo HS

11am Antelope HS girls vs. Salesian girls

9:30am Elite Prep HS (WA) vs. GSP Grey

8am Elite Prep PG (WA) vs. GSP Black



Sunday January 23rd

4pm Prolific Prep vs. Denver Prep

2:15pm Donda Prep vs. AZ Compass

12:30pm Our Saviour Lutheran vs. Veritas Prep

10:45am GSP Black vs. Elite Prep HS (WA)

9am GSP Grey vs. Elite Prep PG (WA)

Some Notable Players:

Adem Bona - Prolific Prep Ranked #17 2022
MJ Rice - Prolific Prep Ranked #20 ESPN
Chance Westry - Arizona Compass #32 ESPN
Tre White - Prolific Prep Ranked #35 ESPN
Yohan Traore - Dream City Ranked #27 ESPN
Sadraque Nganga - Arizona Compass #46 ESPN
Dylan Andrews - Arizona Compass #51 ESPN
Milos Uzan - Dream City Ranked #52 ESPN
Zion Cruz - Donda Prep Ranked ESPN #56
Shawn Phillips - Dream City Ranked Rivals #98
Adrame Diongue - Arizona Compass Ranked top 100

Baye Fall - Denver Prep Ranked #2 ESPN 2023
Javonte Taylor - Donda Prep Ranked #4 ESPN
Mookie Cook - Arizona Compass Ranked #7 ESPN
Robert Dillingham - Donda Prep Ranked #8 ESPN 2023
Kyle Boswell - Arizona Compass Ranked #18 ESPN 2023
Braelon Green - Dream City Ranked #34 ESPN 2023
Assane Diop - Denver Prep Ranked #50 ESPN 2023
Jalen Hooks - Donda Prep Ranked #82

Jahki Howard - Donda Prep Ranked #5 ESPN 2024
Zion Sensley - Prolific Prep Ranked top 50
Dink Pate - Prolific Prep Ranked top 50
Chris Riddle - Arizona Compass Ranked top 50

For courtside seats or VIP seats please email ProlificPrepInfo@gmail.com. Those courtside seats will be limited each day and Saturday is close to sold out already.

Just want to shout out James Akinjo. The lead guard on the #1 in the nation. He is playing some different and great ball. Today locked up Villanova point guard and went for 16-7-5.