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Girls Preseason NorCal Top 20

High School Basketball Rankings November 22, 2017 1

2016-17 Final Records Included 1. ST. MARY’S-STOCKTON (21-9) The No. 2 team in MaxPreps’ national Xcellent 25 has one of the most talented starting lineups in the country. It starts with elite senior Aquira DeCosta (pictured above) — who has signed with perennial national power Baylor — and also... Read more

Collision Course: 2 National Powers, 1 State Title

Central Coast Section High School Basketball Sac-Joaquin Section November 22, 2017 0

Archbishop Mitty And St. Mary’s-Stockton Are On An Inevitable Path • Story By CLAY KALLAM | Photos By BERRY EVANS III Since Valentine’s Day of 2006, Archbishop Mitty and St. Mary’s of Stockton have played six times – and though there’s plenty of respect, no candy grams have been... Read more

Dublin’s 29 Wins Give Gael Force Rise

High School Basketball North Coast Section November 22, 2017 0

Dublin’s 29 Wins And East Bay Athletic League Title Last Season Were Far From Outliers• Story by MIKE WOOD | Photos by DENNIS LEE The rise of Dublin High School’s boys basketball program can be viewed in distinct measurables. And though the climb has been steady over the... Read more

Campolindo’s March Motivation

High School Basketball North Coast Section November 22, 2017 0

With Five Returning Starters, All Seniors, There’s No Mistaking The Goals Of The State Runners-Up • Story by CLAY KALLAM | Photos by DENNIS LEE Campolindo girls basketball coach Art Thoms III reflects candidly on the 2016-17 season of his Moraga program. “Last year, our goal was to make... Read more

Grant High School Basketball is Rolling With The Punches

High School Basketball Sac-Joaquin Section November 22, 2017 0

Even After Losing Its Top Returning Player To An ACL Injury, Grant-Sacramento Has Never Been More Confident • In an instant, everything came crashing down for TreShon Jones-Smoots. The three-time All-Delta-League selection and leading scorer for the Grant Pacers last year landed awkwardly after going up for a layup... Read more

Hooping It Up in Concord

High School Basketball November 22, 2017 0

As the weather turns cold and wet, the City of Concord is more than happy to invite you into its several warm and cozy gymnasiums to play some hoops — or maybe just watch some while drinking a hot cocoa. December will mark the start of three busy months... Read more

Thanksgiving Weekend Update: Showcase Showdown in Town

High School Basketball November 22, 2017 0

Thanksgiving update: The SportStars Guy Emanuele Tip-Off Showcase announces updated schedule. James Logan girls volleyball is on a streak (which is awesome). The girls are playing in the NorCal finals – There’s an Open Division and D1 (James Logan is ranked #20 in the state and very likely will... Read more

Berean Christian HS Sponsors Annual Alumni Basketball Game

Basketball High School Basketball North Coast Section November 21, 2017 0

Thanksgiving at Berean Christian means it is time for the Annual Alumni Basketball Game! This is the perfect opportunity for you families to watch past year’s talent in a fun and competitive holiday game of hoops. If you’re an alum, Coach Wade invites you to come visit your old... Read more

Talent-Packed Nor Cal Tip Off Classic Highlights Bishop O’Dowd, Fairfax

Basketball High School Basketball High School Sports Features North Coast Section Southern Section November 8, 2017 0

The eleventh annual Nor Cal Tip-Off Classic will be held Saturday November 25, 2017 at Newark Memorial High School in Newark, CA. The event is designed to promote and showcase Northern California basketball to college coaches, media. scouts and the public. There are seven games on the day beginning... Read more

UPDATE: RESULTS FR 2017 NOR CAL TIP OFF CLASSIC

Basketball High School Basketball North Coast Section Rankings October 27, 2017 0

As expected, the games did not disappoint. Here are the results of this year’s NorCal Tip Off Classic over Thanksgiving weekend. Game 1: Las Lomas 60, St. Ignatius 43 Leading Scorers: Las Lomas- Nathan Robinson 23 ... Read more

How The West Has Won

High School Basketball Sac-Joaquin Section October 5, 2017 0

West Campus Girls Hoops Begins A New Era In 2017-18 — One As A Defending State Champ • Story by CLAY KALLAM | Photos by DAVE LAWICKA Northern Illinois. Eastern Washington. Western Michigan … In the world of collegiate sports, these fine institutions are known as “directionals,” and their... Read more

That Late Summer Shine

High School Basketball August 9, 2017 0

NorCal Tar Heels AAU Program Closes First Season With Statement Win At New Showcase Event • Story by MIKE WOOD | Photos BERRY EVANS III Success doesn’t often come easily for a fledgling basketball team. But the startup NorCal Tar Heels AAU program already is getting some. At the... Read more