Moreau holds on to win with clutch free throwing 64-60

Moreau imploding with turnovers to only lead 57-56 with 3:00 left

Moreau up 53-40 after Q3. Moreau at its best in a face tempo.

Moreau missing shots and stagnant on offense. But still lead 37-28 Q2

Oscar Frayer has not been much of an offensive factor but Moreau leads 19-11 Q1. Damari Milstead has another gear in open court.

Moreau converting inside looks to jump to 8-4 lead Q1 5:14.

Moreau and Alemany in final NorCal team game. Similar starting lineups

Sacramento takes 56-55 lead. Young misses front end of penalty with 15 sec. AF throws ball away in inbounds twice to lose 58-55

American Fork entry passes bad as a few have hit the rim. Sacramento trail 55-54 with 1:12 left

American Fork leads 49-45 after Q3

Sacramento trail 34-30 at half.

Pepperdine coaches talking to Ford.  

AF 13-2 run to start Q2. Sacramento 3-point shooting comes alive. American Fork features Brendan Bailey, ASU commit and son of Thurl Bailey. Sac trails 31-28 late Q2

American Fork with size advantage but Sacramento pressing and playing quicker causing turnovers. Sacramento leading 15-10 Q1

Sacramento and American Fork Utah 330pm. Jordan Ford had all 33 points in second half with seven 3-point makes.

Mitty had a 20+ lead early Q3 evaporate into a 62-59 loss

Folsom 62-59 with 13 sec

Kone and Russell trade baskets.  Mitty loses the ball.  Ford fouled and shoots double bonus and makes them.  Kone misses paint shot.  Ford fouled and hits both.  

Ford hits another 3-pointer. Kone three point play. Finch driving layup. Kone layup. Mitty 57-56 with 2:03

Folsom trail 52-51 with 3:30 left

Sebastian Much has hit a few nice mid range shots and asserted his offense.  Ford with another three 3-point shots and is double digits in this quarter. 

Mitty 42-41 at end Q3

Ford hits another few 3-point shots and a few more backcourt steals cuts lead to 42-41.  Ford was probably scoreless in first half and now had close to 20 in third quarter.

Folsom shows some life as Ford hits a few 3 pt shots. Mitty also committing offensive turnovers

Mitty 33-12 at half

Mitty has dominated every aspect of the game with 33-12 half lead.  Mitty guards with several offensive rebounds.  Only negative is Kone missed four free throws.

Kone with eight points. Mitty with two 3-point shots. Mitty 18-7 after Q1

Ben Kone with half of teams points as Mitty 12-2 midway Q1

Archbishop Mitty and Folsom in a battle of two of the top Northern CA teams at 2pm

Moreau loses 68-53. Mater Dei losing in fourth quarter by double digits

Pebblebrook GA with 12 point lead against Mater Dei with one quarter left

Frayer and Milstead playing with intensity to keep it close. 50-41 deficit less than six min

Frayer only 3-point make in the quarter. Moreau missed a lot of perimeter looks. Prestonwood 46-33 Q3

Moreau hit a few 3-point shots and their press led to turnovers . They trail 29-23 at half

Moreau trails 19-7 after Q1. Moreau not able to hit from perimeter so far.

Moreau shots not falling. Prestonwood control inside and outside to lead 13-2 midway Q1

Moreau taking on Prestonwood for the final NorCal game. Prestonwood with two post players. Can Moreau zone and speed up the game.

King wins 56-52.

Sacramento able to cut deficit to 53-50 with 0:50 left.  Young cuts it to 53-52 with layup with 0:22 left.  King wins 56-52.

Steve Fisher talking to Lorenzo Romar in the stands - their teams played earlier in the season.  

Sacramento can't seem to narrow the deficit as they trail 47-38 after Q3

Sacramento trailing 31-24 at half

Solomon young leading scorer with several lay ups and a top of the key 3-pointer.  Terrell 3-pointer.  Sacramento outside shooting has kept them in it as they are down 31-24

Sacramento playing Rufus King & trailing 17-8.

Christian Terrell most active for Dragons with two blocks and a score.  

Folsom wins 58-57

4 min overtime and Issaquah scores first.  Russell scores in post.  He hits one free throw.  Russell bleeding wrist misses a possession.  Issaquah misses free throws.  Ford charges which waives off lay up.  A lot of frenetic plays with a lot of misses.  Issaquah misses another two free throws.  Russell makes two free throws 57-54 lead.  

52-52 with 52 secs. Issaquah turns it over. Folsom with ball 13 seconds

Issaquah leading 48-45 midway Q4

Lorenzo Romar in the stands watching after UW's Stony Brook from the other nite.
Issaquah leading 48-45 midway Q4

Folsom losing 43-41 Q3

Russell with fourth foul early Q3.  Fairly even size.  Folsom losing 50-50 balls to trail 43-41

Issaquah has brief lead but Folsom holds on to 34-30 half lead

Mitty is not threaten in final quarter to win first game in event 69-48

Mitty 46-34 after Q3

Saddleback's Eric Rwahwire effective scorer pulls them within 4.  He is a Riverside commit.  Mitty size behind Ben Kone extends 46-34 after Q3

Mitty interior asserting itself and fast break points gives Monarchs 32-21 advantage.

Maxpreps Open Division Day 3 at Xavier H.S in Cathedral City, CA

Archbishop Mitty against Saddleback Valley Christian at 1pm

Mitty with 15-10 lead after Q1.

NorCal 2 for 8

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Holiday Classic Day 1

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Sayvon Hines Day Two at Maxpreps Holiday Classic

Solomon Young Day Two at Maxpreps Holiday Classic

Mater Dei wins every quarter including the fourth. They win 70-51.

Oscar Frayer has been effective inside and outside offensively but Mater Dei up 50-35 after three.

Moreau able to cut deficit to six points but trails 36-25 at the half

Mater Dei led by former NBA players sons in MJ Cage and KJ Smith.  

Moreau trails Mater Dei 20-12

Moreau Catholic against the #2 seed Mater Dei who has the size advantage.  Moreau trying to use its quickness but trail  20-12 after one.  

Folsom perimeter shooting ties it up at 61-61 with 2:46 left. Colin Russell had had some good looks in the paint. Damien pulls it out 68-62

Folsom pulls back within 53-49.

Folsom trails 38-32 after Q2.

A game of runs in second quarter as Folsom trailed by as much as 12.

Folsom being out hustled by Damien as the Bulldogs trail 19-11 after one

Mitty drops second game in a row by losing 62-57

King's shooting has gone cold as Mitty cuts the deficit to 43-38

King 31-23 at half

King's Jordan Poole  hits four straight perimeter shots.  Mitty's guard  play has many turnovers so far.   

King leads 18-10 after one.

King HS does not have anyone listed taller than 6-foot-5  on the roster.  They have a bunch of interchangeable athletics SG and wings who can score creatively and cause pressure defense.  

Mitty plays against Wisconsin based Rufus King

Winner plays Sacramento High on Monday

Sacramento wins 66-55

Sacramento dominates inside and outside in the fourth quarter.  The Dragons make more 3-point shots and Young was physical in the post.
Saddleback  featured UC Riverside commit Eric Rwahwire  in the  66-55 loss.
This is the winter viewing period.  USC head coach in attendance in the auxiliary gym.

Sacramento leads 43-39 Q3

Missed free throws and turnovers  allows Saddleback Valley to take 35-30 lead midway.  Sacramento ends quarter on 13-4 run to lead 43-39

Sacramento 27-22 at the half.

Solomon Young  has scored  more in the first half than his 3 point output from game 1.  Saddleback has size and length but not as effective as Sierra Canyon.

Sacramento 14-10 after Q1

Low scoring game as Sacramento leads 3-2 midway Q1.  Sayvon Hines with two 3-point shots while Christian Terrell active on both sides with Dragons leading 14-10 end of quarter.

Maxpreps Open Division Day 2 at Rancho Mirage

Sacramento up first against Saddleback Valley  Christian in the ninth place bracket.

Damari Milstead Day One at Maxpreps Holiday Classic

Prestonwood wins 76-51. Folsom made some runs with their perimeter shooting but was overwhelmed in the end.

Prestonwood extends lead to halftime to 38-23. The size advantage is evident on both sides.

Moreau 67-56 win

Milstead had several turnovers in first game of season but still was productive in points and passing.  Frayer was most dominant player in the paint.

Prestonwood with two 6-foot-10 post players leading 20-10 against Folsom after Q1

Moreau maintains 49-41 lead after Q3. They had lead as large as 11 in quarter

Moreau 34-27 at the half

After trailing 9-0, Moreau  out scores Issaquah 34-18 to take 34-27 halftime lead.  Issaquah  3-point shooting keeps it close.

Moreau Catholic 19-16 Q1

Issaquah can't miss as they take 9-0 lead till Moreau free throws at 4:25.  Moreau has size and quickness advantage to rally for 19-16 Q1 lead

Mitty falls 68-49 to Etiwanda. Moreau Catholic against Issaquah WA

Etiwanda 52-35 lead against Mitty after Q3

Mitty playing Etiwanda in auxiliary court.  Mitty down 31-18 at halftime.  Mitty's Sebastian Much with a nice perimeter game but Etiwanda has size advantage with 50-35 Q3 lead.

Sacramento loses 62-55. Sayvon Hines had a productive game for the Dragons as a promising sophomore.

Sierra Canyon holds a 46-36 lead end Q3

Sierra Canyon scores first four to start but Sacramento counters with six to cut the deficit to 32-29.  Sierra Canyon 8-0 run to make it 40-29.  Terrell hits third 3-pt shot to break run. 

Sierra Canyon 28-23 at half

Sierra Canyon pressure defense yields two breakaway lay ups by Martin.  Martin hits a nice midrange shot.  Sacramento missing free throw chances but only trails 19-18 Q2 4:42.  Sacramento  third 3-pt pulls them back to 23-21 deficit.  Sierra Canyon first  perimeter 3-pt extends halftime lead  to 28-23

Sacramento 15 Sierra Canyon 13 Q1 end

Sierra Canyon without 6-foot-8 forward Ira Lee but still have sophomores Remy Martin and Cody Riley.  Both teams missing close range shots.  Sierra Canyon with a few offensive turnovers.  Sierra Canyon kept scoreless until 4:50 mark - Sac High 5-2.  Sierra Canyon runs off 6 straight to take 8-5 lead 2:57.  Christian  Terrell hits 3-pt shot and Stevie Matthews drives on a fast break to give Sac 10-8 lead.  Terrell hits his second 3-pt shot.  Sac leads 15-13 after Q1

Maxpreps Open Division Day 1 at Rancho Mirage

First  Northern CA team is Sacramento against top seed Sierra Canyon

Winter Classic recap

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Oscar Frayer at the Third Annual Catholic School's Winter Classic at Chabot College in Hayward Dec 20

Ben Kone at the Third Annual Catholic School's Winter Classic at Chabot College in Hayward Dec 20

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Final: Moreau Catholic 59 Modesto Christian 51

Modesto Christian scores first 10 in quarter before Moreau scores midway 3-pointer - Modesto up 49-46 midway.  Moreau rallied back to lead 59-51

Moreau 43-39 after third

Oscar Frayer with 16 and Terrell Brown with 13 for Mariners.  Townes has 21 while Jeff Wu with 8 points for Modesto Christian.

Fifth And Final Game: Modesto Christian and Moreau Catholic

Moreau 13-11 after Q1.  Anthony Townes scored all 11 for Modesto Christian.

Modesto Christian 26-25 at the half

Final in OT Mitty 70 El Cerrito 61

Carlos Johnson picks up early fourth foul in third quarter.  El Cerrito with a few technical fouls.  Mitty 34-28 after third.

Mitty had a double digit lead in Q4 but EC battled to take the lead.  Scoring picked up and was frenetic in Q4.  Pridgett, Banks, and Johnson fouled out in the quarter.  Cameron Korb fouled out in quarter for Mitty.  EC Nyima Sherab hits buzzer beater three to send into OT 56-56.

Mitty makes first six free throws while EC misses first four in OT.

At half, El Cerrito 21 Mitty 17

Many turnovers and bad free throw shooting on both sides.  Mitty guard play has been sloppier.  Pridgett and Johnson with six points each for EC.

Boys Game 4: Archbishop Mitty against El Cerrito

After first quarter, El Cerrito 8-6 lead.  Bad perimeter shooting from both sides.  Carlos Johnson with 6points for Gauchos.

Boys Game 2: James Logan 74 Stellar Prep 32

Boys Game 3: St Patrick's St Vincent 59 Bishop Manouge 52
St Patrick has promising sophomore backcourt of BJ Standley and Tavian Henderson

3rd Annual Catholic School Winter Classic

St Francis won 59-38 against Clayton Valley

Verhoeven on the loose

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Wooten leads Buffaloe herd

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Diaz headed for Dominican

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Classic tips off season

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Vanderdoes elevates Hillmen

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Article 394: Bessolo striving for No. 1

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Article 393: Gators run to 6-0

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Ben Burr-Kirven made his season debut

SHP goes to 6-0 and beats Terra Nova 49-28

TN own 32.  Auelua three straight rushes for first downs.  4th down at 29 missed.  3:59 left

SHP runs for first down to own 39.  Runs out clock.  SHP goes to 6-0 and beats Terra Nova 49-28

SHP 49-28. 6:33 Q4

Genato return to own 37.  Genato catch to SHP 48.  Genato diving catch to 15 but hurt.  Long delay as fire truck and ambulance comes.  Dislocated hip.  Two plays later Gordon intercepted in end zone by Martella.

First play Burrkirven goes 80 yards.  SHP 49-28.  6:33 Q4

SHP 42-28. Q4 7:50

Tinsley recovers onside kick but has cramps.  SHP own 49.  Hardy to 41.  Q3 ends.  Offensive chop block.  Sure first down pass dropped.  Punter muffs punt, runs, and cramps up. Q4 11:24

TN at SHP 45.  Pledger jump catches at 17.  Incomplete pass.  Gordon scrambles and gets defensive face mask.  Genato running away on right side of end zone for 15 yd TD catch.  SHP 35-28.  Q4 10:31

No onside kick.  SHP start own 20.  Run to 22.  Run to 24.  3rd and 6 pass to Mahoni to 37.  Burr kirven run 7yds and then 3yds.  Burr kirven 53 rush TD.  SHP 42-28.  Q4 7:50

SHP 35-21. 0:29 Q3

TN own 35.  Illegal substitution on defense is 15 yd penalty.  Genato catch at 29.  Genato jump ball catch in end zone TD.  SHP 35-14.  Q3 2:12

Onside kick recover by TN at SHP 42.  Auelua to 35.  Gordon scramble to 31.  Pledger catch at 19.  Burr-kirven sack at 25.  Genato running away at right side end zone with 25 yd TD catch.  SHP 35-21.  0:29 Q3

SHP 35-7. Q3 3:02

SHP gets ball and start own 19.  Mahoni 4yd run.  Hardy 3yds.  3rd down run first down to own 30.  Hardy 11yd run.  Hardy 8 more yds.  First down picked up to TN 48.  Mahoni 3yds. Mahoni 24 yd run.  Randall throws incomplete.  Hardy 6yd run.  3yd run.  4th and 1 at TN 11 goes to 10 for first down.  Time consuming drive ends in 5yd score run by Mahoni.  Two pt conversion.  SHP 28-7.  Q3 4:53

TN own 10.  3rd and 10 dropped.  Punt to TN 43.  Q3 4:14

Hardy to 40.  Pass to 26.  Hardy 26 yd score run.  SHP 35-7.  Q3 3:02

SHP 20-7 half

TN own 35.  Two runs to 43.  First down nullify by offense holding.  Pass complete sets up 4th and 1.  Run picks up first down.  Pass to Viana to SHP 35.  Auelua runs to 26.  First down pass to 22.  Viana to 17 on pass.  Auelua to 11 for first down.  Run to 10.  Viana 10 yd TD catch.  SHP 20-7.  Q2 4:32

SHP own 20.  Two runs to own 27.  Hardy first down to 38.  QB Randall misses screen pass and then next pass batted down.  3rd down pass had a chance but overthrown.  Punt return to own 25.  2:26 left

Viana catch to own 41.  3rd and 10 intercept by Martella at own 34.  1:33 left

Hardy good run on 2nd down.  First down picked up.  Pass to TN 31.  Pass to 21.  Pass to 15.  Two Incompletes in end zone.  32 yd FG blocked.  SHP 20-7 half

SHP 20-0. PAT blocked. Q2 8:38

TN return penalty.  Start own 6.  #11 run to 18.  Offensive past interference brings back to own8.  Two Gordon passes to own 33.  Pass to Genato to own 45.  Dropped pass on third down.  Punt to SHP 15.  Q1 3:19

#22 Hardy takes first play carry 56 yds to 29.  QB Randall scrambles 29 yd TD.  No completed pass for SHP yet.  Regardless SHP 14-0.  Q1 2:39

TN returns to own 21.  Nice out pass to #10 to own 37.  Burr Kiven with running tackle.  3rd down pass incomplete.  Punt to 22.  Q1 1:16

Long pass looked catchable but dropped for SHP.  Screen pass to #20 goes to 37.  Hardy runs ten yards.  Q1 ends.   Two runs set up 3rd and 7.  Defense encroachment.  Tinsley 14 yd run to TN 31.  Mahoni first down run to 20.  Mahoni to 14.  Tinsley no gain.  3rd and 4.  Hardy 14 yd score.  SHP 20-0.  PAT blocked.  Q2 8:38

SHP 7-0. Q1 6:16

Terra Nova gets ball.  Start own 20.  Gordon third down pass to 41 to Genato.  Gordon sacked and lineman #70 hurt.  Sacked by #60.  3rd and 28 incomplete.  Punt to SHP 33.  Q1 9:49

SHP two rush first downs to TN 43.  #22 run 9 yds and 7 yds to TN27.  #15 11 yd run.  #11 run 8yds to 7.#15 run to 5yd line for first down and goal.  #15 Mahoni runs 5yd TD.  SHP 7-0.  Q1 6:16

Sacred Heart Prep (5-0) at Terra Nova (2-3) 7:00 PM

Sacred Heart Prep (5-0) at Terra Nova (2-3) 7:00 PM in Pacifica

Filipovics to Portland

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Matthews brings leadership

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Padres stay perfect in West Catholic Athletic League

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Football St. Ignatius at Serra

Hunter Bishop on October 10 at St. Ignatius at Serra

Hunter Bishop on October 10 at St. Ignatius at Serra

Sitaleki Nunn on October 10 at St. Ignatius at Serra

Sitaleki Nunn on October 10 at St. Ignatius at Serra

Serra wins 32-20

Serra own 20.  Nunn 75 yd TD rush.  Two pt miss.  Serra 32-20.  Q4 5:06

SI to 40.  4th and 12 sack by Felise.

Serra at SI 33.  Four runs and turnover on downs.  Q4 3:10

SI own 23.  Int thrown.  Q4 3:01

Serra own 41.  Running plays to run clock.  Serra wins 32-20

Serra 26-20. Q4 5:52

Serra drops long pass on 3rd down.  Bad punt.  q4 9:01

SI at Serra 48.  Creighton Felise with third sack.  SI three and out.  Serra fumble punt to SI at 20. Q4 7:20

SI 3rd and 1 incomplete pass at 10.  27 yd field goal makes it Serra 26-20.  Q4 5:52

Serra 26-17. Q3 1:12

Serra own 20.  Nunn 17 yd run.  Lataimua 13 yd run to midfield.  4th and 2 picked up.  3rd and 2 loses yardage.  4th and 8 with Bishop first down pass to 29.  Lataimua 22yd TD run.  Serra 26-17.  Q3 1:12

SI own 21.  A first down pass to Johnstone at 36.  Q3 ends.  Second sack by #31 ends drive.  Punt to Serra 24.  Q4 10:37

Serra 19-17. Q3 7:03

Serra at own 20.  3rd down Bishop pass return by Gaines for Int TD.  Serra 19-17.  Q3 10:39

Serra at own 20.  Bishop sacked to own 10.  Serra punt to own 40.  Q3 9:18

SI first down pass to Elder at Serra 27.  41 yd field goal goes left.  q3 7:17

Serra 19-10 at halftime

SI own 21.  Three and out with punt.

Serra at own 34.  Bishop pass complete to SI 45.  Bishop throws Int to #25 in end zone.  End of half

Serra 19-10 Q2 2:29

Freddy Gaines return to own 30.  Third down pass to Elder picks up first down.  Next third down falls incomplete.  SI punt to 19.  Q2 5:56
Serra goes three and out.  Q2 5:22
SI starts own 42.  Hagfeldt eight yard scramble.  Then sacked by 30 Tuitavake.  Threads needle for first down pass to Elder at Serra 41.  Hagfeldt arm knocked and Int by 10 Tatola with return to SI 11. Q2 2:55
Nunn 11 yd TD run.  

Serra 12-10. Q2 8:21

Q2 starts with SI at Serra 46.  Hagfeldt big sack of loss of ten yards.  Leads to punt.  Q2 10:22
Serra own 2.  14 yd run by Nunn.  McCoy 14 yd run.  Sophomore Nunn 62 yd left side TD run.  

SI 10-6 end Q1

Serra own 20.  QB Hunter Bishop nine yard run and then pass first down.  Lataimua rush first down.  4th and 3 at 50 results in bad pass and turnover on downs.  Q1 3:49

Another Serra encroachment penalty.  Serra secondary penalty extends drive.  Another Serra encroachment.  SI settles for 36 yard field goal.  10-6 Q1 1:24

Serra at own 20.  Three and out with punt.

SI 7-6 Q1 6:23

SI second drive helped by Serra encroachment penalties.  QB Hagfeldt many good passes including 28 yard TD pass to Dylan Elder.  

SI fumbles on the opening kickoff. Serra return for touchdown but miss PAT. Serra 6-0.

SI fumbles on the opening kickoff.  Serra return for touchdown but miss PAT.  Serra 6-0.

#19 St. Ignatius (3-1) at #5 Serra (2-2) 7:00 PM in San Mateo

#19 St. Ignatius (3-1) at #5 Serra (2-2) 7:00 PM in San Mateo

Bellarmine stays perfect

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Elan looks to be Prolific

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SI rallies in wild one

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Bellarmine wins 31-28

Hagfeldt back to back first down passes to Bell 32.  Conte misses a touchdown pass on left side.  3rd and 10 for SI results in a recovered fumble.  4th down incomplete.  Bellarmine has ball at own 32 with 26 seconds.  Bellarmine wins 31-28

SI with ball 1:23 left in game

Bellarmine Martig 74 yd TD run nullify by holding penalty.  Bellarmine stopped on subsequent running plays. SI uses up all time outs.  Bells punt from own 20.  SI returns to own 43.  1:23 left

Bellarmine with ball at own 25 with 31-28 lead Q4 2:08

SI 4th and 5 at Bell 44 has completed pass to continue drive.  3rd and 8 at Bell 31 is Conte 7 yd catch and run.  4th and 1 pass caught out of bounds.
Bellarmine starts own 25.  Q4. 2:09

Bellarmine leads 31-28 mid Q4

SI start own 24.  Bells roughing passer penalty.  Then critical encroachment penalty leads to first down.  Hagfeldt throws for a couple first down including critical one on 3rd down to Bell 5.  Methodical drive ends in SI 3yd TD run by Vollert.  SI 28-24 Q3 1:38
Bells start own 20.  Go to own 35 end of Q3.  Bells continue QB rotation.  Martig 40 yd run.  Antonio Garcia 31 yd TD run.  bells 31-28 Q4 11:18.
SI own 20.  Three straight passes and 4th down.  Punt to Bells 31.  Q4 10:39.
Bellarmine three straight runs.  4th and 1 has SI penalty.  Bellarmine three more runs for first down to SI 40.  3rd and long int by SI #25.  Returns to Bell 49.  Less than six min left

24-21 Bells Q3 7:04

SI start own 7.  Conte first down catch and first down run.  Elder first down catch.  Danny conte 13 yd TD catch.  SI 21-17 Q3 8:22
Bellarmine start own.  Barely pick up 3rd and long.  Next play Macauley runs 70 yd TD.  24-21 Bells Q3 7:04

Bells 17-14 at half

Bellarmine starts own 20.  Macauley makes a few first down converting catches.  Bellarmine uses all timeouts to drive for 39 yd field goal make to end half.  Bells 17-14

14-14 with 4:32 left q2

Bells at own 20.  Rushing first down.  4th and 1 conversion.  Macauley 59 yd TD catch.  14-7 0:41 left
SI own 29.  Hagfeldt pass first down to Klein.  Hagfeldt sacked by Rehback.  Punt to 20.  Q2 8:59
Bells three runs and punt to Freddie Gaines who returns 35 yd to Bells 15.  6:41
SI fumbles and Noah Clark recover own 16.  6:33
Bells throw interception to Grant Wilson.
SI at Bell 4. Brian Vollert 4 yd TD run.  14-14 with 4:32

7-7 midway first quarter

Bellarmine starts own 20.  First down run by Kyle Macauley.  Anthony Guttadauro 67 yd run.  Macauley 4yd rush TD.  7-0 10:56
SI at own 24.  Falls short on 3rd and 2.  Punt to Bells 25.  9:08
Bellarmine QB run and fumble on first down play.  SI McKeon recover at own 45.
SI Dan Conte catch first down.  Dylan Elder first down catch to Bells 19.  Hagfeldt run to 7.  7 yd TD catch by Conte.  7-7 with 5:05

#15 Bellarmine (3-0) at #19 St. Ignatius (3-0) 1:00 PM

Winner to be lone undefeated team in league

St Ignatius wins 27-24 double overtime

St Mary's gets a few passing first downs.  SI has two defensive pass inter fence penalty.  St Mary's 35 yd field goal is no good

Teams exchange field goals on first OT possessions.  24-24
ST Mary's throws interception.  SI makes 26 yd FG to win 27-24

St Ignatius ties it 21-21 with 30 seconds left q4

St Mary's own 30.  Running plays.  Punt to SI 33.  6:17
SI big 3rd and long catch for first down by 81.  Several key 3rd down conversions including 4th and 10.  Two yd rush TD by Vollert.  Two point conversion good.  21-21 0:30 left

St Mary up 21-13 midway q4

St Mary's at own 22.  First down run.  Fake punt run comes up short.
SI at SM 44.  Key third down pass to 81.  Drive down to 18 but penalties end in punt.  1:35
St Mary's start at own 12.  Righetti key passes and ends with 31 yd rush TD.  21-13 with 10:36
SI own 21.  Penalty and sack ends drive.  Punt to SM 30.  8:38 left

St Mary's leads at the half 14-7

St Mary's starts own 20.  Meticulous drive ends with 3yd TD pass to make it St Mary's 14-7 at the half.

SI has ball to start Q3.  Sack ends drive.  Punt to 40. 9:40
St Mary's at own 40.  First turnover with fumble.
SI key 23 yard run.  Meagher 3 yd TD reception.  14-13 with missed PAT 8:33

St Ignatius grinds out tying score to make 7-7 Q2

SI starts own 49.  Couple nice first down passes by Hagfeldt.  Drive stalls.  47 field goal missed.  1:56
St Mary's starts own 20.  Three and out.  Punt at 0:30
SI starts at SM 49.  Three and out.  Potential touchdown pass dropped.  Punt q2 11:45.
St Mary's start own 10.  Three and out.  Punt at 10:12.
SI starts at SM 47.  Key first down pass. Vollert 1 yd dive for tying score.  7-7 3:09

St Mary's scores first on opening drive

Righetti runs keeper for 57 yd TD.  St.  Mary 7-0.
SI with a few first downs but sack ends drive.  7:09
St Mary's starts own 20 after punt.  Penalty stunts the drive and punt.  6:09

St. Mary's-Stockton (2-0) at St. Ignatius (2-0) kickoff at 205pm

Dell  Curry  and Stephen Curry with a father son basketball camp next door 

Roquemore can do more

September 10th on NorCalPreps
https://norcalpreps.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1679881
Casey Roquemore, Berkeley High, 5-foot-11 and 155 pounds, PG
Article 386 at
http://norcalpreps.blogspot.com

Milstead making an impact

@DamariMilstead

September 5th on NorCalPreps

https://norcalpreps.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1677951

Damari Milstead, Moreau Catholic, 6-foot-1 and 160 pounds, PG

Article 385 at

http://norcalpreps.blogspot.com

Wu's eventful summer

August 31st on NorCalPreps
https://norcalpreps.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1675948
Jeff Wu, Modesto Christian, 6-foot-2 and 170 pounds, PG
Article 384 at
http://norcalpreps.blogspot.com

The other Ionescu

August 12th on NorCalPreps
https://norcalpreps.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1669170
Eddy Ionescu, Miramonte, 6-foot-4 and 170 pounds, SG
Article 383 at
http://norcalpreps.blogspot.com

Hewitt excels in basketball

August 3rd on NorCalPreps
https://norcalpreps.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1665453
Peter Hewitt, St. Francis, 6-foot-9 and 215 pounds, PF
Article 382 at
http://norcalpreps.blogspot.com

Win or go home in Vegas

July 27th on NorCalPreps
https://norcalpreps.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1663025
Las Vegas July 23 to July 27 Viewing Period Day 4
Or go to Article 380 at
http://norcalpreps.blogspot.com/

Las Vegas brackets in play

July 26th on NorCalPreps
https://norcalpreps.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1662777
Las Vegas July 23 to July 27 Viewing Period Day 3
Or go to Article 379 at
http://norcalpreps.blogspot.com

Vegas heats up

July 25th on NorCalPreps
https://norcalpreps.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1662479
Las Vegas July 23 to July 27 Viewing Period Day 2
Or go to Article 378 at
http://norcalpreps.blogspot.com

News from LV Classic

July 24th on NorCalPreps
https://norcalpreps.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1662178
Las Vegas July 23 to July 27 Viewing Period Day 1
Or go to Article 377 at
http://norcalpreps.blogspot.com

Leaving Las Vegas

July 28th on NorCalPreps
https://norcalpreps.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1663265
Las Vegas July 23 to July 27 Viewing Period Day 5
Or go to Article 381 at
http://norcalpreps.blogspot.com/

Cougars' Aussie Movement

Article 376 July 23rd on NorCalPreps
https://norcalpreps.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1661760
Austin Clarke, Campolindo, 6-foot-5 and 185 pounds, SF
Article 376 at
http://norcalpreps.blogspot.com

Tydus Verhoeven during NCAA viewing period July 23 to July 27 in Las Vegas

Brandon Gray during NCAA viewing period July 23 to July 27 in Las Vegas

Kevin Dent during NCAA viewing period July 23 to July 27 in Las Vegas

Zach Chappelle during NCAA viewing period July 23 to July 27 in Las Vegas

Chris Snyder during NCAA viewing period July 23 to July 27 in Las Vegas

Nikhil Peters and Jordan Ratinho during NCAA viewing period July 23 to July 27 in Las Vegas

Vinnie Safin during NCAA viewing period July 23 to July 27 in Las Vegas

Stevie Matthews during NCAA viewing period July 23 to July 27 in Las Vegas

Matt O'Reilly during NCAA viewing period July 23 to July 27 in Las Vegas

Joshua Patton during NCAA viewing period July 23 to July 27 in Las Vegas

Armani Collins during NCAA viewing period July 23 to July 27 in Las Vegas

Kendrick Jackson during NCAA viewing period July 23 to July 27 in Las Vegas

Noah Blackwell during NCAA viewing period July 23 to July 27 in Las Vegas

Anthony Townes during NCAA viewing period July 23 to July 27 in Las Vegas

Paris Austin during NCAA viewing period July 23 to July 27 in Las Vegas

Tre Finch and Christian Terrell during NCAA viewing period July 23 to July 27 in Las Vegas

Dontay Bassett and Jeremi Hanks during NCAA viewing period July 23 to July 27 in Las Vegas

Osi Nwachukwu and Isaiah Thomas during NCAA viewing period July 23 to July 27 in Las Vegas

Solomon Young during NCAA viewing period July 23 to July 27 in Las Vegas

Jesse Hunt and Chris Hanson during NCAA viewing period July 23 to July 27 in Las Vegas

Joe Pasternak and Sean Miller at Spring Valley High on July 23rd in Las Vegas

UNC Greensboro Assistant Coach Mike Roberts at the Rising Coaches Elite Conference on July 23rd in Las Vegas

Florida Assistant Coach Rashon Burno at the Rising Coaches Elite Conference on July 23rd in Las Vegas

Arizona Assistant Coach Joe Pasternak at the Rising Coaches Elite Conference on July 23rd in Las Vegas

Georgetown Assistant Coach Kevin Sutton at the Rising Coaches Elite Conference on July 23rd in Las Vegas

Pittsburgh Head Coach Jamie Dixon at the Rising Coaches Elite Conference on July 23rd in Las Vegas

Oakland Soldiers Blue 17 down double digits but battle back at the half to trail by 3

Greenline wins triple overtime game to continue

Soldiers 17 Blue and Nor Cal Pharaohs in next round in different games

E-Time does win. Greenline had a 14 point lead that has evaporated

E-Time Hoops up 65-62 in overtime as Greenline starts their game

E-Time Hoops in a tight first half battle at Tarkanian Academy

Five NorCal teams to play Sunday at Tarkanian Academy for various 17u brackets

http://www.bigfoothoops.com/pdf/Brackets17ULVC2014.pdf

Soldiers 17 Blue advance. Greenline in a battle with a Texas club

Pharoahs advanced and Soldiers 17 blue looking like they will advance

Nor Cal Pharoahs 17 and Oakland Soldiers 17 Blue playing adjacently at Tarkanian Academy

Team Superstar up big at the half. Expect them to play through Sunday

Team Superstar 15U with some high level talent playing at Palo Verde High

Dream Vision 17 winning easily

Oakland Rebels 16 win. 17s having trouble

Dream Vision 17 and Oakland Rebels 16 winning their bracket games at Cashman Center

Nor cal warriors go 1-2 in pool play

Oakland Rebels 17 Red loses 61-53

Bay Area warriors look like they will squeeze out a second win

Nor Cal Warriors losing by over 20 to North Carolina team

Lakeshow 16 guard play strong in the win

Lakeshow Elite 16 playing second games against Blues of San Diego

Lakeshow won their first game yesterday

Anemic scoring as Team Superstar cannot hold 8 pt half lead to lose 45-39

Team Superstar 17 against Prodigy Elite

Marquese Chriss at USA trials

Lakeshow 17 Elite wins 68-43 with mercy rule

Dominant performance  in rebounding and transition.  Hit some open threes

Lakeshow 17 Elite playing opening game against Inland at Bishop Gorman

Dream Vision 17 wins while 16s lose

17s team is comprised a D1 roster.  NorCal players played well

Dream Vision 16 and 17 playing

Three Sacramento area prospects in Solomon Young, Tre Finch, Christian Terrell.
Paris Austin and Armani Collins from Bay Area.

Both Oakland Rebels teams win against Texas based clubs

Oakland rebels 16 and 17 playing 1020 am at Cashman Center

Soldiers lose 70-58

Even without Rabb, Soldiers had the post advantage.  But were  out played in perimeter shooting and ball  handling against Earl Watson

Oakland Soldiers Elite against Earl Watson Elite

Earl Watson Elite with high level prospect Chance Comanche.  Soldiers Ivan Rabb not playing and not here.  Guard play big difference as Earl Watson leads 34-28 at half

Oakland Soldiers 17 Blue against Southern Cal All Stars

SoCal team hits many three point shots to lead 35-32 at half.  Soldiers pull it out 57-55

Bay Area NBBA loses to Team CP3

Overmatched and outsized, NBBA trails 25-2 early before losing 72-36.

Chris Paul on the bench for Team CP3.  Olympic USA team practice is happening this week in Las Vegas as well.

5pm officially starts the viewing period for DI coaches

At Spring Valley High in Las Vegas as four NorCal teams playing in the 17u division.
NBBA, NorCal Wildcats, and two Oakland Soldiers teams

Various coaches provide their stories and experiences at Rising Coaches Elite conference

Jamie Dixon of Pitt, Kevin Sutton of Georgetown, Joe Pasternack of Arizona among others spoke at MGM in Las Vegas
http://www.risingcoacheselite.com

Ratinho Leads DLS Revival

July 19th on NorCalPreps
https://norcalpreps.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1660669
Jordan Ratinho, De La Salle, 6-foot-5 and 175 pounds, G
Article 374 at
http://norcalpreps.blogspot.com

Kone moving up

@Choc_lavender
@mittymenshoops
Article 375 July 21st on NorCalPreps
https://norcalpreps.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1661075
Ben Kone, Archbishop Mitty, 6-foot-9 and 240 pounds, PF
Article 375 at
http://norcalpreps.blogspot.com

Pictures from Nor Cal Summer Tip Off July 13, 2014

Alfred Hollins, Armani Collins, Brandon Mcghee, Carlos Johnson, Chris Bene, Eddie Ionescu, and Peter Hewitt