Had an upset in our first CIF game of the day

Moreau Catholic with the big win over Folsom.

Next game up Bishop O’Dowd vs Grant

Kiddman where you at?

Dublin guard Donovan Cooks has committed to San Francisco State

Granite Bay guard Yaqub Mir is headed to UC San Diego next year.

Oakland Tech had a league opponent not fill a team. Willing to play anyone…

Contact:
Head Coach LeRoy Hurt
415-850-7001

Here are the games for this week. Picks are due at 6:30 PM on Friday

Friday

Dublin at De La Salle
Granada at Cal
Priory at King's Academy
Whitney at Rocklin
Lincoln-Stockton at St. Mary's-Stockton
Oakland at Oakland Tech

Saturday

Bishop O'Dowd vs, Grant
Folsom vs. Moreau Catholic
Clovis North vs. Monterey Trail
Dougherty Valley vs. Notre Dame-Sherman Oaks

Found myself seeing a bunch of NorCal guys in the NFL Playoffs this past week. Here is a rough list but pretty cool seeing so many locals makkng an impact

Tom Brady Bucs
Vita Vea Bucs
Jevon Holland Dolphins
Jonah Williams Bengals
Joe Mixon Bengals
Arik Armstead 49ers
Da'Ron Bland Cowboys
Isaiah Hodgins Giants
Taron Johnson Bills
DeAndre Carter Chargers

I just checked in my hotel and then off to Blue Devil Gymnasium. Updates on games later.
Stellar line-up, tough tests ahead. Let's go M.C.

Basketball fans, thank you once again for coming out to the Crush in the Valley Basketball Showcase
at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA to watch some great High School basketball.

Hope you enjoyed the games you watched at the Crush in the Valley in the middle of league play.

We always try to have some great matchups for the fans to watch in January.

Have a great rest of the basketball season and hope to see you next year:

Jan. 19-21, 2024


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By Terry Bernal Daily Journal staff


When Tony Martinelli took over the Sacred Heart Prep boys’ basketball program, he didn’t exactly have any long-term designs on the gig. He only knew he wanted to coach varsity basketball.
Some 16 years later, Martinelli is a 300-game winner.
The Gators’ longtime coach earned his 300th varsity win in style, as SHP (3-0 WBAL Football, 9-4 overall) held on for a 61-59 victory at rival Menlo School with a fantastic finish. Junior center Erick Osterloh tallied the game-winning buzzer beater, pulling down an offensive rebound and hitting scoring the put-back.

“Pretty memorable one,” Martinelli said.

After last week's games some teams that were budding to be an Open destination have had the door closed.
I have selected/edited teams who I feel is Open worthy.



Central Section Candidates
Saint Joseph of Santa Maria tough loss for the Knights to #1 Nor-Cal power MC, however a very good team. Looking solid
Clovis North of Clovis another test at Monterey Trail will increase the Broncos chances or eliminate Open bid.
Clovis West of Clovis Golden Eagles need to win in league over Clovis North next week. Looking solid.


Central Coast Section Candidates
Archbishop Mitty of San Jose Big game between Crusaders and Monarchs tonight. Looking Solid.
Archbishop Riordan of San Francisco Could be wavering after losing to Jesuit. Crusaders have opportunity.
to improve. Looking solid.

North Coast Section
Cardinal Newman of Santa Rosa loss to Windsor dents but not pushing out of contention. Cardinals need Help.
De La Salle of Concord huge win for the Spartans over West Linn at home. Looking solid.
Dougherty Valley of San Ramon wildcats face So-Cal Power Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks. Looking solid.
San Ramon Valley of San Ramon loss to Cal will make it harder for the Wolves to an at large bid to the open.
Salesian of Albany Pride nice win over a tough Capital Christian team, looking solid.
Branson of Ross Bulls taking care of business in Marin County. Looking solid.
Clayton Valley Charter of Clayton Ugly Eagles big win over Campolindo and Monte Vista, looking solid.
Dublin has big matchups this week with Cal and DLS. Gaels face uphill battle but still possible.
Campolindo of Moraga tough loss to CVC might be too much to overcome unless they win NCS Open, this might be Cougars last stand to get back to the Open.


Northern Section
Pleasant Valley of Chico Losing to Lincoln of Stockton will likely eliminate any at large bid.



Sac-Joaquin Section
Modesto Christian looking solid. Tough games with big showdowns at Quincy Shootout on Friday versus Saint Rita of Chicago, then Saturday vs. Vashon of Saint Louis.
Folsom Can show why they are a top team Saturday at Moreau Catholic. Bulldogs are bullying their opponents. Looking solid.
Jesuit of Carmichael big win over Riordan. If healthy the Marauders can beat anyone. Looking solid.
Inderkum of Sacramento Tigers should cruise through league play. Looking solid.
Vanden of Fairfield tough loses to Bishop Montgomery of Torrance and Saint John Bosco of Bellflower, another tough matchup for the Vikings on Saturday at Redondo Union of Redondo Beach. Another loss and they will be re-directed to Divisional playoffs.
Atwater if the Falcons remain undefeated, they might not want to be selected to the Open. The C.I.F. likes to place emerging teams in the mix. Needs Help

You gave me a thumbs up, for asking you for a synopsis of the games at Crush in the valley.
But you gave no mention of the games ???

Here's wishing you great hoops

Terra Nova Host the Game day Event @ CCSF
9:30 Burlingame v Chavez
11:00 San Mateo v Aptos
12:30 Ukiah v St, Ignatius
2:00 Sacred Heart Prep v Riordan
3:30 Menlo v SHC
5:00 Pinewood v Oakland Tech
6:30 Lowell v Terra Nova

Coach Summerville

Sacramento State is a program that is usually out in front of prospects for the next cycle. Four 2024 prospects who received offers from the Hornets were Whitney cornerback Phoenix Rose (5-foot-11, 160 pounds), Capital Christian athlete Kayo Patu (6-foot-1, 170 pounds), Davis TE/DL AJ Hasson (6-foot-5, 260 pounds) and Casa Roble athlete Cole Owens (6-foot-0, 185 pounds).

Arizona gave out offers to a pair of NorCal prospects in Palma 2024 wide receiver Logan Saldate (6-foot-0, 185 pounds) and San Ramon Valley 2025 linebacker Marco Jones (6-foot-4, 210 pounds). Also a baseball player, Jones was one of the most productive defenders in the region this past season regardless of class.

Sheldon 2026 offensive lineman Tommy Tofi (6-foot-6, 320 pounds) added an offer from Utah to go with his first offer from Nebraska. Tofi has the makings of the next high level lineman to come out of Northern California.

Also saw it noted on a basketball thread that Stanford HC Troy Taylor was in the region. Visited Folsom 2023 TE Walker Lyons and then checked out Oak Ridge-Del Oro game (potentially for Edwards and/or Pinnick)

1/20 Friday
6:00 Archbishop Mitty vs Valley Vista

1/21 Saturday Carondelet Gym
8:30 Marin Catholic JV vs Heritage JV
10:00 Carondelet JV vs Oakland Tech JV
11:30 Valley Vista vs Pinewood
1:00 Oakland Tech vs Heritage
2:30 Carondelet vs Moreau Catholic
4:00 Mater Dei vs St. Mary's Stockton
5:30 Clovis West vs Marin Catholic
7:00 Salesian vs Folsom
8:30 Lincoln Stockton vs Granada

1/21 Saturday De La Salle Gym
12:30 Marin Catholic Frosh vs Archbishop Mitty Frosh
2:00 Woodside Priory vs Lick-Wilmerding
3:30 Alameda vs Cornerstone
5:00 Dublin vs Miramonte
6:30 Pinole Valley vs Antelope
8:00 Piedmont vs Acalanes

Lowell is looking for a JV opponent on Tuesday, January 31st at 4:30 pm at Lowell HS.

If interested please email Jason Lee at leej@sfusd.edu

Injuries are a real concern for Pinewood. Still a big win for Crystal

As I mentioned last night, I was unable to get a ticket into DLS for the game I most wanted to see, so I am down in San Ramon…

Already, during the frosh game, I’ve witnessed a couple unusual things…. When the last time you saw a (somewhat lower, but still) LeBron-style chasedown SWAT in a freshman game?? I just did…

And, it’s not anywhere near Halloween, but they just played. “Monster Mash” during a time out…. That’s random…

I was told Ty Virgil of Sheldon was kicked off the team and is at a prep school back east can anyone confirm that? Kid is talented but I don’t like his long term chances. 4 schools in 3 years and twice being removed from the team.

Hope to see you Dec. 28-30.

My orig. plan was DV at Granada, but I couldn’t land a ticket…

So, I am hanging out at Dublin, tripleheader v. Cal Hi. Right now, the frosh game has Dublin in front, 11-10 late in the first quarter…. Enogh about that for now, the varsity game is the one people care about…

Dublin varsity is 13-6, ranked #12 in the north coast section, and the Cal Hi varsity is 14-5, rakned #11 in said section.

Meanwhile, the Dublin frosh scored 10 points in under a minute to end the quarter with a flourish, 21-10.

Oh, wait, College Pahk is the one in Boston…

The Cougs are playing College Park.

Kiddman, do you take requests? Of course after your recovery.

I'm not in the area anymore, and I am fascinated by perennially unsuccessful teams. Ygnacio Valley's start is intriguing - would you go visit your alma mater to see if they're the real deal?

Why isn't there an OPEN section for SJS. It seems that every other section has it.

Who does it benefit?

What teams/Divisions does it hurt?