Folsom Telegraph | 11/8/11 Brett Ransford – The reigning Sac-Joaquin Section Division III champions cruised to their first playoff win with a 3-0 clean sweep of visiting East Union on Monday night. The No. 2 seeded Lady Eagles were in and out of their gym in almost an hour, while East Union, No. 15 seed … Continue reading
4/14/10 | El Dorado Hills Telegraph Brett Ransford – It rained on their parade on Sunday, but the Oak Ridge girls’ basketball team was still honored for winning the California Interscholastic Federation Division I state championship. Ignoring the downpour under cover of trees and umbrellas, supporters gathered outside Yogaberry at the El Dorado Hills Town … Continue reading
3/20/10 | El Dorado Hills Telegraph Brett Ransford – Bakersfield, here they come. Saturday night at Arco Arena the Oak Ridge varsity girls’ basketball team earned their shot at the CIF State Championship, downing the top-seeded Berkeley Yellowjackets, 52-42. After trailing 12-8 entering the second quarter, Oak Ridge outscored Berkeley in the next three including … Continue reading
3/9/10 | Roseville Press-Tribune Brett Ransford – Timberwolves see the ups and the downs during high school careers Coming to center court at Arco Arena to accept its section championship banner was a monumental moment for the Woodcreek High boys. Two years ago, the Timberwolves were at the bottom of the Sierra Foothill League, and … Continue reading
3/2/10 | Folsom Telegraph Brett Ransford – Many teams would be happy with an 18-10 season and for all that Vista del Lago’s varsity girls’ basketball team had to overcome this year, it’s a solid record. The Eagles weren’t as good as they were last year when they finished 21-8 and won a playoff game, … Continue reading
2/23/10 | Folsom Telegraph Brett Ransford – It was a somber end to a battered season, as the Vista del Lago varsity girls’ basketball team ended their season at Natomas with a 58-54 loss in the opening round of the Sac-Joaquin Section Division III playoffs Tuesday night. After outscoring the Nighthawks 22-6 in the second … Continue reading
2/20/10 | Folsom Telegraph Brett Ransford – Forget ‘Welcome to the Jungle,’ Friday night’s Vista/Oak Ridge game was more like ‘Welcome to the Sauna’ at Oak Ridge High. The gym felt like a sauna packed shoulder to shoulder with fans, while others were forced to stand to watch the teams battle for the Sierra Valley … Continue reading
2/27/10 | Placer Herald Brett Ransford – Rocklin road win at Yuba City sets up another battle with Woodcreek In arguably the most entertaining game to date of this year’s Sac-Joaquin Section Division II playoffs, the Rocklin High boys basketball team earned another trip to Arco Arena by topping Yuba City 77-70 in overtime. In … Continue reading
