There were some terrific matchups last week, but the only changes are at the bottom of this week’s boys basketball State Top 25 rankings as the post-season nears. A couple of close games could have altered the rankings significantly if the underdogs pulled out victories, but in most instances the higher ranked teams won. Newcomers...
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NorCal/SoCal Players of the Week
For this week, we not only include last week’s performances but we also include MLK Day action since a lot of events started on the weekend and carried over to Monday. Our Southern California stops are in the Inland Empire city of Etiwanda and San Diego, while for Northern California we visit Sacramento and Castro […]
Nike TOC wrap: Etiwanda on top
State’s No. 1 girls team wins in the top division at nationally prestigious Nike Tournament of Champions in Arizona with come-from-behind win over first-ever Oklahoma finalist. The Eagles also set up potential No. 1 vs. No. 2 clash vs. Sierra Canyon at end of next week. Cathedral Catholic of San Diego won the title in […]
NEW Girls BB State TOP 25 Rankings
With some of the early season tournaments and showcase events completed, and with our preseason No. 1 team losing to No. 2, it made sense to do the first regular season state rankings heading into the December tournaments. The first nine spots got a shakeup and there was more movement near the bottom with four...
NEW State TOP FB Ranks (26-50)
Two section champions getting solid bumps among this group of teams are Central Catholic of Modesto (now No. 29) and Bullard of Fresno (unranked previously). Newcomers in addition to the Knights are San Joaquin Memorial of Fresno, Simi Valley and Salinas. Go inside for breakdowns of all of these teams plus more than 20 other...
Preseason Girls BB State Ranks (1-15)
La Jolla Country Day starts on top with point guard-center combo that may be just as good as mythical national champs from two years ago. Inland Empire duo of Etiwanda and Corona Centennial also in top five while St. Mary’s of Stockton gains the preseason nod for teams from Northern California. Note: We hope you enjoy […]
NEW State TOP 50 FB Ranks (26-50)
The two teams getting the biggest boosts this week are two teams who played each other in a one-point game early in the season — new No. 33 Serra of Gardena and new No. 34 Long Beach Poly. There also are four newcomers this week — Clayton Valley of Concord, Madison of San Diego, San...
NEW State TOP 50 FB Ranks (26-50)
There are two newcomers this week and both of them are in for the first time this season — San Joaquin Memorial of Fresno and Villa Park. The biggest movers among this group, meanwhile, are both from the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section: Jesuit of Carmichael and Central Catholic of Modesto. Go inside for breakdowns of all...
NBA Draft: Big Night for State
While most basketball fans in the state were buzzing about the L.A. Lakers getting superstar Russell Westbrook in a trade, the hugs and high fives were plentiful for those young players from the state who were selected on Thursday in the 2021 NBA Draft. California actually tied a record with players going at No. 2 […]
