Courtesy of staff writer Gerry Freitas:

Take Flight Challenge Day 2 Results:

Day 2 Game 1: View Park 60, Heritage Christian 57
Leading scorers:
Shamar Lair (View Park) 24
Dillon Depina (Heritage Christian) 19

Day 2 Game 2: Serra 68, Campbell Hall 65
Leading scorers:
Doctor Bradley (Serra) 27
Charlie Riordan (Campbell Hall) 24

Day 2 Game 3: Dominguez 60, Beverly Hills 57
Leading scorers:
Gary Williams(Dominguez) 23
Daniel Zahabian(Beverly Hill) 26

Day 2 Game 4: Vista 62, Santa Monica 45
Leading scorers:
Taurus Samuels (Vista) 15
Milles McGriff/Payton Moore (Santa Monica) 9

Day 2 Game 5: Los Altos 69, Maranatha 53
Leading scorers:
Jarod Lucas (Los Altos) 33
Chris Austin (Maranatha) 24

Day 2 Game 6: Culver City 79, Loyola 68
Leading scorers:
Tevian Jones (Culver City) 31
Mason Butler (Loyola) 20

Day 2 Game 7: Santa Margarita 72, Crossroads 61
Leading scorers:
Jake Kyman (Santa Margarita) 31
DJ Houston (Crossroads) 23

Day 2 Game 8: Sierra Canyon 84, Mayfair 79
Leading scorers:
Terren Frank (Sierra Canyon) 34
Josh Christopher (Mayfair) 25

Courtesy of staff writer Gerry Freitas:

Take Flight Challenge Day 1 Game 1: Leuzinger 65, Brentwood 56
Leading Scorers:
Amound Anderson (Leuzinger) 17
Sam Clareman (Brentwood) 17.

Take Flight Challenge Day 1 Game 2: Camarillo 66, Windward 60
Leading scorers:
Jaime Jaquez (Camarillo) 32
Jules Bernard (Windward) 18

Take Flight Challenge Day 1 Game 3: St. Bernard's 62, Redondo Union 61
Leading scorers:
Romelle Mansel (St. Bernard)18
Zekiah LoVett (Redondo Union) 18

Take Flight Challenge Day 1 Game 4: Bishop Montgomery 65, Sierra Canyon 62
Leading scorers:
Fletcher Tynen (Bishop Montgomery) 18
Cassius Stanley (Sierra Canyon) 14
Big time win for Bishop Montgomery without Gianni Hunt and David Singleton (both injured).

Rancho Buena Vista 75

Patrick Mclachlan 27 pts
Noah Fields 17 pts

Valley Center 55

Kobe Dominguez 28 pts
Karin Davis 16 pts

Rbv improves to 12-4

Lacosta Canyon defeats Orange Glen in New Years Kickoff Boys Basketball Game
By David A. Willauer-1-4-18-The Mavericks of LaCosta Canyon improve their record to 5-8 on the season behind the 29 point performance by Chandler Daugherty defeated the 9-4 Patriots of Orange Glen by a 81-73 score. Orange Glen was led by 24 points by Damien Miller and 18 by Andres Tovar

The Patriots of Orange Glen will play at Del Norte on Monday, January 8th while LaCosta Canyon will host Poway High on 1-5-18 at 7 PM

New Years Kickoff Classic Basketball Tournament Games that were at Orange Glen HS


By David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer-In a New Years Kickoff Classic Basketball Tournament contest that was played at Orange Glen High School in Escondido, AndresTovar 19 points, Damien Miller 16 points and 8 rebounds along with Patriot teammate Caden Palmer 10 points the Orange Glen Patriots at 9-4 by a 59-52 score.

For the Bobcats of Sage Creek 3-4 were led by Jailen Nelson and Nick Sonck with 23 and 14 points respectively will be at Mission Hills High School on January 9, 2018 while Orange Glen will be Lacosta Canyon High School on Thursday, January 4, 2018 tipoff for both games is 7:00 pm

Per CIF Press Release:

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. – California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Executive Director Roger Blake today announced that Cerritos College – Falcon Stadium will serve as the main host site for the CIF State Football Championship Bowl Games from 2018-19, with a third-year option for 2020, pending approval of the appropriate agencies.

“The CIF is pleased to return to Cerritos College in southern California for another State Championship event,” said CIF Executive Director Roger Blake. “The CIF is committed to continue to provide a true championship experience for all those involved in education-based athletics.”

Sage Creek defeated by Temecula Valley in Boys Basketball

By David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer-In the first game of the New Years's Tip Off Boys Basketball Tournament, the Bobcats of Sage Creek fall to the Golden Bears of Temecula High School by a 71-55 score.

Nick Sonck led Sage Creek with 22 points and 10 by Dacarai Allen.

With the defeat the Bobcats fall to 3-2 and will play in the consolation round of the New Year's Tip Off Tournament.

Rancho Buena Vista finishes in a consolation round game


By David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer-12-30-17-In a Mayors Consolation Round contest of Holiday Basketball Tournament that was held at Sage Creek High School 21 points by Jack Bailey and 11 by Noah Fields paced the 11-4 Longhorns of Rancho Buena Vista 64-44 win over Douglas of Nevada.

In a consolation game at the Mayors Division which was held at Sage Creek High School, the Bobcars of Sage Creek defeated Lodi 67-56

Sage had three players in double figures:
Jailen Nelson-16
Dacarai Allen-15
Nick Sonck-12

By David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer-Torrey Pines High School-San Diego, CA-12-30-17: The Miracle Team of the Buccaneers of Mission Bay High School known for their outstanding shooters one came from 6'2" guard named Rajean "Boogie" Ellis who finished in the game with 31 points and was named to the National All Tournament Team defeated the top ranked in the team from Ohio in St. Edwards High School by a 64-57 score and finished in 3rd place in the National Division of the Holiday Basketball Christmas Tournament that was held at Torrey Pines High School.

Marshawn Cherry Mission Bay Boys Basketball Coach: "We were hoping after last nights semi final loss against Bishop O Connell (VA) that we came back in the game on their shooting showed it tonight on the court." "We adjusted on St. Edwards rotation tonight, made some changes on offense and defense and Boogie Ellis did what he has to do on the court when he is locked and focused, he is the best player in the city of San Diego by far as I told our squad if we compete and play hard we could get some wins and did it tonight."


ReJean Boogie Ellis on the win as he scored 31 points. " This was a great win which showed us that we are one of the best team in the city of San Diego." When I competed on the court my coach told me to stay poised, also to work on my shots as I led my team to the victory." "We have St. Augustine's on our home court after six straight years of losing to them we are ready to play our A game just like we did tonight."

Jaymarie Norton also contributed with 11 points in the game for Mission Bay.

Sage Creek Falls to 2-2 in Boys Basketball of the Mayors Division


By David A.Willauer-Contributing Writer-Friday, December 29, 2017-Sage Creek High School-Carlsbad, CA: In a Mayors Division Consolation Round of the 2017 Holiday Basketball Classic sponsored by Torrey Pines High School the Bobcats of Sage Creek High School fall to 2-2 on the season as they were defeated by San Luis Obispo High School by a 69-51 score.

Jailen Nelson led the Cats with 17 points and 11 by Nick Sonck.

The Bobcats will take on Lodi in a consolation final round game.

In an Ocean League Boys Basketball game Tri City Christian behind the 22 points of Chase Webb and 12 by Jack Knowles defeated the Frogs of Guajome Park Academy by a 68-57 score. Ty Ballard led Guajome Park with 28 and Cristian Garrett contributed with 10. Guajome Park is now 7-3 on the season

In a consolation quarter final game that was held at Sage Creek High School, 23 points by Jack Bailey and 12 by Peyton Ramirez paced the Longhorns of Rancho Buena Vista High School to a 73-32 win over O Farrell High School of San Diego.

In the consolation semi final round of the Holiday Basketball Classic, the Longhorns of Rancho Buena Vista Longhorns improve their record to 10-4 on the season as they defeated Moreno Valley of CA by a 48-41 score in a semi final round Mayors Division contest. Jack Bailey led the Longhorns with 19 points in the game.

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Guajome Park defeated by Francis Parker 73-61 in boys basketball


By David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer-In a Tri City Basketball Tournament game the Frogs of Guajome Park lost their second game in a row as they were defeated by the Lancers of Francis Parker High School by a 73-61 score. The Frogs were led by Ty Ballard with 23 and Cristian Garrett with 19. Guajome Park go to 7-2 on the season.

Torrey Pines advances in boys consolation round.

By David A. Willauer-Contributing Editor-In a Senators Division Consolation contest, the Torrey Pines Falcons Boys Basketball Team after 2 one point losses to St. Augustine and Brighton High School from Utah came back behind the 33 point performance of Bryce Pope defeated Cooper High School of Texas by a 90-63 score.

The Falcons improve to 11-2 on the season.

Guajome Park 7 game win streak snapped in Boys Basketball in Tri City Christian Tournament


By David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer-Army Navy Academy-Carlsbad, CA-12-27-17: In a Ocean League basketball contest, the Frogs of Guajome Park had their 7 game win streak snapped as they suffered their first lost of the season as they were defeated by Holy Matyrs Armens out of Encino, CA by a 47-42 score. Ty Ballard led the Frogs of Guajome Park at 7-1 with 18 points

The Frogs will await who they play on Thursday, December 28th.

Vista Boys Basketball wins in first round of The Classic Basketball Tournament at Damien High


By David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer-The Vista Panthers behind the 28 performance of Dartmouth College bound Taurus Samuels, 15 by Isaiah Morris, 10 each by Maikah Morris and Jordan Hilstock defeated the Jackrabbits of Long Beach Poly by a 73-70 score.

With the win the Panthers improve to 8-2 and will take on the Fallbrook Warriors on Friday, January 5th at Fallbrook.

: Rancho Buena Vista Wins Cougar Classic Basketball Tournament



By David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer-The Rancho Buena Vista Cougars behind the 12 point performance of Aiden Ross and Noah Fields as they defeated the Imperial Bulldogs for the Cougar Classic Boys Basketball Title by a 64-17 score.

With the win the Longhorns improve to 8-3 and ride a 6 game win streak and also went 5-0 in the Cougar Classic Basketball Tournament.

Mission Hills High School 12-1 Football team honored at annual banquet


By David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer-Green Gable Estates-San Marcos, CA: The Mission HIlls Football team of 2017 known for their heroic plays and miracle comeback wins were honored at the 2017 football banquet that was held at the Green Gable Estates in San Marcos, CA. The following players were honored with various awards and conference honors.

Other outstanding achievements that the Grizzlies were honored as they finished in 2nd place with a 12-1 season as they suffered their first lost in the CIF Open Division San Diego Section Final Game to Helix to a well played 27-19 win at Southwest College in Chula Vista, CA, along with being crowned Avocado League Champions and defeated the Knights of San Marcos for the 14th Annual Discovery Bowl Trophy.

MH Offensive Credentials:
Jack Tuttle's qb stats 227 completions out of 336 attempts for 3452 yards
Chris Olave WR 93 catches scored 23 touchdowns for a total of 1764 yards which is a CIF San Diego record.
Damon Wigand RB rushed for 1050 yards and scored 12 touchdowns.

MH Defensive Credentials:
9 games kept opponents under 70 yards rushing and allowed 14.1 points.

MH Special Teams:
Nate Barraza kicked and punted after 3 kickers on MH transferred to other schools. The punt return team scored 4 touchdowns total 2 by Maurice Jones, 1 td by Chris Olave and Max Milner ran for a 70 yard return for a td.

Ezekiel Matta on field goals 66 PAT's which is a school record kicked the ball total 80 times made one of the punts for 70 yards.

2017 Avocado All League Team for Mission Hills
1st team
Isaac Anderson DL
Enrique Lamas OL
Jared Leapart DL
Maurice Jones DB
Chris Calhoun III LB
Chris Olave R
Jack Tuttle QB Avocado Offensive Player of the Year.

2nd team All Avocado
Shiloh Seau, DL
Damond Wigand RB
Sam Dixon, LB

3rd Team All Avocado
Quinton Hadnot R
Lincoln Ingle LB
Gabe Cruz OL
Max Milner DB
Louie Flores DB

Honorable Mention
Victor Buckingham OL
Jadan Washington TE
Raul Dealba DE
Bryan Barraza LB

2017 San Diego All CIF Team

Isaac Anderson DL
Maurice Jones DB
Chris Calhoun III LB
Chris Olave R
Jack Tuttle QB San Diego All CIF Offensive Player of the Year and KUSI Silver Pigskin Winner

Union Tribune Scholar Athletes
Jr 3.0 Donovan Piro
Jr 3.04 David Kranz
Jr 3.8 Justin Castro
Sr 3.11 Chris Olave
Jr 3.21 Vic Buckingham
Jr 3.24 Ben Stetz
Jr 3.27 Toby Trayer
Jr 3.27 Logan Mundt
Sr 3.5 Jared Leapart
Sr 3.58 Leonardo Rodriguez
Sr 3.67 Sam Dixon
Jr 3.69 Alex Hernandez
Sr 3.94 Adam Barraza
Sr 3.95 Jack Tuttle
Sr. 4.0 Trent Kaylor
Sr 4.03 Brian Barraza

The Following Players earn the following awards at the banquet.

Co Captain's Awards-Jack Tuttle, Sam Dixon and Bryan Barraza
Newcomer Special Teams Award-Travis Seau
Offensive Newcomer of the Year Award-Clint Hadnot
Sportsmanship Award- Sam Espenesa
Coaches Award for 2017 Luke Flores
Comeback Player of the Year Damon Wigand
2017 Ironman Award Sam Dixon who will be going to the Naval Academy
2017 Spirit of the Grizzly Award Gabe Cruz
2017 Scout Defensive Player of the Year Award Lincoln Engle
2017 Scout Offensive Player of the Year Award Toby Trayer
2017 Most Inspirational Award Bryan Barraza
2017 Defensive Lineman of the Year Jared Leapart recorded 54 tackles in 84 plays
2017 Offensive Lineman of the Year Enrique Lamas
Outstanding Jr on the squad Isaac Anderson recorded 62 tackles 16 tackles for loss yardage
2017 Special Team Player of the Year Maurice Jones
2017 Defensive Player of the Year Chris Calhoun
2017 Offensive Player of the Year Chris Olave
2017 Avocado League Scholar Athlete of the Year 4.0 Bryan Barraza
2017 MVP 4 year aware Jack Tuttle who will be going to University of Utah

Orange Glen High School defeated in Boys Basketball by The Bishop School

By David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer-12-22-17-In a Coastal League Conference Boys Basketball contest, The Patriots of Orange Glen High School had their 3 game winning streak snapped as they fell to the Knights of The Bishop School by a 55-54 score. Caden Palmer and Damien Miller each contributed with 21 points apiece for the Patriots and will host the Mavericks of LaCosta Canyon on January 2nd.

The Longhorns of Rancho Buena Vista in boys basketball as they improve to 7-3 on the season and they ride a 5 game winning streak behind 14 point each by Noah Fields and Jamaul Bell, 13 by Jack Bailey, Nathaniel Romero with 12 and 10 by Aiden Ross defeated the Cougars of San Ysidro by an 81-49 score in a Cougar Classic Basketball contest.

RBV defeats Calipatria 82-53 in Cougar Boys Basketball Classic


By David A. Willauer-Contributing-Writer-12-19-17: In a first round contest of the Cougars Boys Basketball Classic that was held at Calipatria High School, the Longhorns of Rancho Buena Vista improve their record to 5-3 as they defeated the Calipatria Cougars by an 82-53 score.

Noah Fields led the Longhorns with 14 points, 13 points each by Jamul Bell, Janso Danso and Jack Bailey.

The Longhorns will take on the Bulldogs of Calexico on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 in a second round game.

Today was the final day for the NEVT, Results as follows:

3:30pm Oakwood 58 - Grant 10
Brianna Reed-Oakwood
26 points, 1 assist, 5 steals, 1 offensive rebound and 3 defensive rebounds

5pm Golden Valley 67 - Westlake 47
Kimberly Manary-Golden Valley
26 points, 1 assist, 1 block, 2 steals and 5 defensive rebounds
Lindsey Castillo-Westlake
14 points, 1 steal and 1 rebound

6:30pm North Hollywood 55 - Vaughn 42
Carla Lopez-North Hollywood
14 points and 3 offensive rebounds
Nicole Herrera-Vaughn
14 points, 1 block and 3 defensive rebounds

Results for the NEVT Saturday, December 16, are as follows:

9:30am St Genevieve 48 - Westlake 45
Dalila Rincan-St Genevieve
21 points, 4 assists, 5 steals, 4 offensive rebounds and 4 defensive rebounds
Summer Faille-Westlake
14 points, 2 assists, 2 blockes, 1 steal, 4 offensive rebounds and 7 defensive rebounds

11am Grant 47 - Animo Bunche 12
Diana Arutunyan-Grant
12 points, 1 assist, 1 block, 5 steals, 1 offensive rebound and 3 defensive rebounds
A Lorenzo-Animo Bunche
5 points, 1 block, 2 steals, 3 offensive rebounds and 3 defensive rebounds

12:30pm Central City Value 48 - Chavez 35
Sonia Figueroa-Central City Value
32 points, 2 assists, 6 steals, 2 offensive rebounds and 5 defensive rebounds
Stephanie McClellan-Chavez
11 points, 1 block, 5 offensive rebounds and 5 defensive rebounds

2pm St Monica Academy 49 - Canoga Park 46 (overtime)
Magaret Short-St Monica Academy
13 points, 1 assist, 2 blocks, 3 steals, 4 offensive rebounds and 5 defensive rebounds

JT Daniels threw for 233 yards and 3 touchdowns with 60 rushing yards and 2 score to lead the Monarchs to a 52-21 win over De La Salle in the State Open Division Final. That's probably the best team in the country this year. Full story coming later.