Here are the games for this week. Remember, picks are due by 4:00 PM on Friday.

Game of the Week is Wilcox-Scripps Ranch

Folsom-Cathedral Catholic
Liberty (Bakersfield)-Serra (Gardena)
Central Catholic-Mater Dei Catholic
Wilcox-Scripps Ranch
Arlington at Salesian
Aquinas at Vanden
Birmingham at McClymonds
Sacred Heart Cathedral vs. Northview
Central Valley Christian at Marin Catholic
Righetti at Sacred Heart Prep

Contest #1

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John Mellencamp 26

Contest #2

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DeSoto of Texas, which will be the MaxPreps' preseason No. 1 (and most likely for other services as well), has committed to the West Coast Jamboree.

Also in the Platinum field will be Centennial of Corona, St. Mary's of Stockton, San Joaquin Memorial and, we have heard, Archbishop Mitty.

DeSoto is led by senior posts Amina Muhammed (6-3, Texas) and Tionna Herron (6-4, Kentucky), with senior guards Jiya Perry (SMU) and Jamia Harris (Texas) in the backcourt.

It will be great to have such a quality team come to the Bay Area ... and the games will be at Las Positas, which is a great place to watch a game.

I got asked about it by an out of state guy and all I know is two guys were injured in the parking lot and game was completed. I have not seen anything else in the news about it. Anyone know if there were any arrests or explanations about the incident?

3:29 to go in the first half, it’s Monte Vista large and in-charge over Skyline, 25-10.

Come watch the Honey Stinger Challenge as Prolific Prep plays this coming Saturday (Dec 18th) at 12pm home game at the Ultimate Fieldhouse in Walnut Creek vs Desert Valley Prep. The Game time is at 12pm. Tickets will only be sold at the door. $5. Thank you.

Vanden led 46-45 after three quarters. Five of Vanden's seven losses have been by five points or less.

Sacramento went 1-2 at Gridley before picking up the road win.

In the 2021 HSFB battle, the northern HSFB teams are paired up with southern team according to a generally equity-based line up.

South 2
North 0

D2-AA Mater Dei Catholic 34 Modesto Central Catholic 25
D1-AA Cathedral Catholic 33 Folsom 21

Dougherty Valley moved to 8-0 with a 64-48 win over San Leandro. Ryan Beasley scored 34 points

Here are the winner's bracket games for Thursday:

3:30 PM Manteca-Atwater
5:00 PM Sonora-Turlock
6:30 PM Central Catholic-McNair
8:00 PM Lincoln Stockton-Santa Cruz

This is a really fun article looking behind the scenes at how Serra prepared for the Open Division game against Mater Dei

Join us for the first ever Riley Christiansen Memorial Classic at Clayton Valley Charter High School as we host teams from across Northern California representing 4 different sections (NCS/SJS/CCS/OAK).

Thursday's First Round Game Times:
3:30 PM Skyline (Oakland) vs. Monte Vista (Danville)
5:00 PM Branson (Ross) vs. Cosumnes Oaks (Elk Grove)
6:30 PM Clayton Valley Charter (Concord) vs. Freedom (Oakley)
8:00 PM Salinas vs. Granite Bay

Friday Game Times: 3:30 PM...5:00 PM...6:30 PM...8:00 PM
Saturday Game Times: 1:30 PM...3:00 PM...4:30 PM...6:00 PM

With the season ending last night, I wanted to post a thank you for a fun year on the boards. Certainly had a few speed bumps along the way, but it was great to have a normalish season and good banter back and forth. To those long time posters, thanks for sticking around the site through what was not always a fun 2020 year. Your insight and presence are deeply appreciated. To the new posters, welcome aboard and I hope to see you around through the off-season and next fall.

I'm working on some fun features/discussions for the off-season, but before then, hope everyone has a good holiday season.

Coaches,

Newark Memorial is looking to host a Girls JV, Frosh/Soph, or Frosh Basketball Team on Saturday, February 5, 12 Noon, at Newark Memorial High School, 39375 Cedar Boulevard, Newark.

Open until filled.

If you are interested and available please contact Coach Darryl Reina at darryl14r@aol.com

Thanks,

Coach Darryl Reina
Newark Memorial HS

I think the North Bay may be on the rise, numerous quality teams showing early season promise!

One week old Sacto. Bee newspaper rankings. After last weeks tournaments, team rankings will change for some. Vista del Lago (Folsom) should move up nicely after beating Oak Ridge (El Dorado Hills), and putting up a competitive game against Folsom.

BY CAMERON SALERNO UPDATED DECEMBER 07, 2021 1:40 PM
Records entering Monday, 12/6, and current record as of 12/13.

1. Folsom 4-0, now 7-0 (won last two tournaments beating Vista del Lago and McClatchy); big game against Laguna Creek this Friday at LC.
2. Laguna Creek 6-0, still 6-0
3. Oak Ridge 3-1 , 5-2 (lost to Vista del Lago last week, beat Lincoln of Stockton)
4. McClatchy 3-1, 4-1
5. Vanden 2-0, now 5-1 (lost to Valley Christain, but beat Piedmont)
6. Antelope 2-1, now 3-3 (losses to Laguna Creek, Rodriguez, and St. Francis--awaiting star player eligibility transfer)
7. Del Oro 2-0, now 5-1 (lost to Chico in last game, 55-42)
8. Granite Bay 6-0, now 8-2 (lost to North of Torrance 49-38, and to Lincoln of Stockton, 56-24)
9. Christian Brothers 5-1, now 9-1 (beat Davis, St. Francis, and Rodriguez last week)
10. Whitney 4-2, now 4-4 (lost to good teams: Vista del Lago and San Ramon Valley last week)
11. Grant 5-1, now 8-3 (lost to good teams: Cardinal Newman and Sacred Heart Cathedral last week)
12. Vista del Lago 3-0, now 6-1 (lost to #1 Folsom, but should move up beating Oak Ridge)
13. Monterey Trail 5-0, still 5-0
14. Colfax 3-0, now 7-0 (another great season, but plays at Div. 5)
15. West Campus 0-0, no non-league games scheduled; 1st game scheduled January 7
16. Cosumnes Oaks 3-1, now 4-4 (tough schedule last week, lost to McClatchy, Folsom, and Granite Bay; beat Davis)
17. Pleasant Grove 2-1, (last two game scores not reported; beat Inderkum 49-48)
18. Inderkum 2-4, now 3-4 (losses to Monterey Trail, Christian Brothers, Liberty Ranch and Pleasant Grove)
19. Davis 1-3, now 1-7 (six game losing streak, but played all high quality teams)
20. Rocklin 3-1, now 5-1 (lone loss to Granite Bay 58-43)

Bubble teams: Capital Christian (2-2), Del Campo (2-3), El Dorado (4-3), Franklin (3-2), Marysville (5-1), Pioneer (3-2), Placer (2-1), Rio Americano (5-1), Woodcreek (2-3). - Compiled by Cameron Salerno

Hey Dad Brookeshire your boy is on national TV!

47th Fr. Barry Classic Results
Brophy Prep 1st
Jesuit 2nd
Archbishop Mitty 3rd
Cathedral Catholic 4th
St. Patrick's-St. Vincent Consolation
St. Mary’s 6th
Christian Brothers 7th
Bishop Manogue 8th

All Tourney
Nick Medeiros St. Patricks-St Vincent
Roy Itcovichi St. Marys
Jaden Lebel Cathedral Catholic
Shea Fitzgerald Cathedral Catholic
Derek Sangster Archbishop Mitty
Aiden Burke Archbishop Mitty
Jayden Teat Jesuit
Andrej Stojakovic Jesuit
Miles Nash Brophy
Braedon Speed Brophy

Most Valuable Player
Patrick Chew Brophy

I'll throw out a couple I'm excited for:

Folsom-Cathedral: Should be pretty competitive IMO. Interested to see Cathedral running game against Folsom D.

Serra-Mater Dei: Not expecting a competitive game, but always good to see a local team compete against the nation's best. I could see Serra starting fast.

McClymonds-Birmingham: We rarely get to see Mack in competitive games due to section so games like last week against Campoindo and this week are intriguing. CalPreps has it as one of the more competitive games.

Vanden-Aquinas: Seems like every year, there is a team goes on a run that grabs my attention. This year, it is Vanden.

Due to a late coaches change. Ygnacio Vallley High Boy's Basketball needs games to completer the 2021/2022 season.. If you still have room on your schedule please contact us.

Coach Mike Woolridge Sr.
5103952910
immrwoo@yahoo.com

ASAP!!!

Have a feeling they are going to be much improved. They brought a bunch of great players in.

There were some surprises, such as Salesian and Dublin losing in the first round. I have always said, It doesn’t matter who the team is, if you don’t play well you will lose. We welcomed De La Salle coming back to the GIBT after a 34 year hiatus.

Jay Olsen’s scoring record for Gridley had a real attempt at breaking this record that has stood for 53 years.
Courtney Anderson missed a three point shot at the Buzzer that would have put the game into overtime. And would have given him 100 points. Into overtime, another six points would have shattered the record.
Olsen’s record was done before the three point line was established. The last player to have threatened the record was Stephon Harris from Luther Burbank. He was at 104 points and his shot rimed out at the buzzer. Crowed went crazy.

A tournament Queen was crowned. It is a tradition dating back to the first Gibt. It’s an old school pageantry. It's small town hospitality welcoming crowds, housing players, seeing old friends.

It is my honor to help make this tournament what it is. There is nothing quite like it. You just have to come, and see for yourself.

Here’s wishing you great hoops

Tight and physical game. Pinewood actually took the lead late, but had a couple of uncharacteristic turnovers and could not find the range from deep.

Major props to SI for playing a disciplined game on both ends.

Another interesting one

Wow… guess we find out right away

First game of the day, Consoaltion Bracket: Dublin faces Salesian. My guess is neither team feels they played well yesterday and both would love to erase the bad memories.

From up here, I’d say Salesian was especially far off their game. Dublin may have just run into a Sacto buzzsaw….

Getting ready to go with my Cliff’s Notes-style account…