COTTONWOOD – Yreka’s Kevin Jorgensen smoked the competition in the 800m race at the North Section CIF championships on Friday at West Valley High School. Jorgensen held a slight lead after the first lap, but pulled a way midway through the second lap, winning in a time of 1:57.04. Red Bluff’s Devin Shoop was second (2:00.80). Jorgensen celebrated with a fist pump upon crossing the finish line, and a huge hug with coach Pam Borg after the medals presentation.

“I was nervous. I thought someone was right behind me. It most have been my shoe laces making noise,” said Jorgensen after being told about his large margin of victory.

Etna’s Emily Loogman and Taylor Lambert from West Valley entered the 300m Hurdles competition as co-favorite. Lambert had the top time in the event for most of the season, but Loogman held the top time early in the season and again part way through. Both runners turned in their best time of the season at the championships, with Lambert prevailing in 46.61. Loogman was second in 47.34. Loogman finished fourth in the 100m Hurdles, turning in a personal best of 16.55. Amanda Menschel of Wheatland won the event (15.84).

Lady Miner Carrie Scott, who received an at large bid to the championships, finished third in the Shot Put at 34-02.50. Shasta’s Jazmin Porter was the winner (39-10.75). (more…)

The North Section Division-I and IV track and field championships were held on Friday. Division-I was at Enterprise High School, with D-IV at West Valley High School. The section championships will be held at West Valley on Friday, May 28.

Division-I
Yreka
Tyler Wolf won the Shot Put with a new PR of 50-09.00. Dylan Weddle took 1st in the Pole Vault (12-06).

Kevin Jorgensen finished 2nd in the 800m (1:58.44), and Dillon Dow took 3rd in the 400m.

Ryan Kennedy was first in the junior varsity Shot Put (48-07.50).

The varsity girls top performances were turned in by Taylor Bruyette with a 4th in the 100m (13.34) , Tina Ballue 4th in the Long Jump (16-03.25), and Carrie Scott 4th in the Shot Put (33-02.50).

Eva Heintz won the JV Discus (102-03) and was third in the Shot Put (33-03.00).

For complete D-I varsity and JV results click HERE

Division-IV
Butte Valley
Kady Porterfield was Butte Valley’s lone champion, winning the Shot Put at 29-04.50. She was also 3rd in the Discus (79-03).

Steven Berengue was tops for the varsity boys, with a 4th place finish in the 200m (26.21). The varsity boys 4×400m Relay Team (Steven Berengue, Fernando Belmontes, Jose Gonzales, Brandon Britton) grabbed a 2nd place medal (4:08.86). (more…)

The Evergreen League and Feather River League held their track championships at Tulelake on Friday. Tulelake, Dunsmuir and Butte Valley will be at the NSCIF D-IV championships at West Valley HS on next Friday.

Tulelake won the boys and girls varsity team competition. Dunsmuir won the JV boys.

Tulelake
Miguel Navarro was 1st in the 200m (24.47) and 2nd in the 400m (54.32)

Logan Herman won the 1600m (5:06.13), 3200m (11:18.72) and 300m Hurdles (51.09)

Dominick Hernandez won the Shot Put (38-09.25) and Discus (116-09)

Ivan Villanueava won the Long Jump (18-10.50) and was second in the Triple Jump (39-04.50)

Maria Chavolla won the Discus (71-00) and was 3rd in the Shot Put (26-10.50)

Laura Plass won the Pole Vault (5-06.00) and was 3rd in the 800m (3:05.41) (more…)

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The College of the Siskiyous has announced the nominees for the 2010 Siskiyou County high school male and female Athlete of the Year. The athletes are nominated by their schools, with the Athlete of the Year winners chosen by the Siskiyou County sports writers.

Winners will be announced during the COS Hall of Fame Inductions on May 8 at the Yreka Community Center. The COS male and female Athlete of the Year as chosen by COS coaches will also be announced at the event.  Tickets for the event are available from the COS Foundation Office (530) 938-5373 or toll-free (888) 397-4339.

Some schools chose to only nominate one athlete. Tulelake High School chose not to participate.

Female nominees

Butte Valley – Kai Braren

Etna – Paige Finley

Happy Camp – Carly Hammon

Mt. Shasta – Kendra Woodglass

Weed – Nicolette Neel

Yreka – Mallory Greenfield (more…)

The Yreka track team, and Etna’s Emily Loogman competed at the West Valley/Chico Invitational at Chico State on Friday. Dunsmuir competed at the Mid Valley League meet at U-Prep on Wednesday. Butte Valley and Tulelake were at the Lost River Spring Classic on Thursday. Mt. Shasta, Weed, and Etna competed at the Burney Spring Classic. Results will be posted when available.

West Valley/Chico Invitational
Yreka’s Kevin Jorgensen won the 800m in 1:56.90.

Tina Ballue had the top finish for the Lady Miners, a second in the Long Jump 16-10.50. Yreka’s other top five finisher was Carrie Scott in the Discus, where she took 4th (107-04)

Etna’s Loogman finished 3rd in the 100m Hurdles (16.56), and 4th in the 300m Hurdles (48.52).

For complete West Valley/ Chico Invitational results click HERE (more…)

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Yeah, I know it’s well into softball season, and basketball is a fading memory. But, I’m taking the opportunity during a relatively slow period to point out some of our female B-ball talent.

First, let me say that if you’re not on the list, it doesn’t mean you aren’t a good player, or I don’t like you. In fact, I left off several really good players that I think very highly of. But, there can only be 12 players on the “Dream Team,” and I’m picking not just on talent, but the ability to fill a role.

The team:

Post players

Kai Braren (12), Butte Valley

Kady Porterfield (11), Butte Valley (more…)

Butte Valley
Co-MVPs of league: Kai Braren & Beth Holguin
Gloria Ramirez,
Becky Zarzynski
Kady Porterfield
Tiffani Yeager – honorable mention
Nicole Levesque – honorable mention

Happy Camp
Carly Hammon
Sammi Jo Goodwin
Amy Wyckoff – honorable mention
Shauneice Polmateer – honorable mention (more…)

CHICO – The Butte Valley Lady Bulldogs captured the NSCIF D-VI Crown on Friday afternoon at Chico State’s Acker Gym. It wasn’t easy.

After winning its first 22 games of the season in dominating fashion, second-seeded Butte Valley faced the top-seeded Hayfork Lady Timberjacks for the championship. The contest went back and forth for most of the first quarter and a half, with the teams exchanging leads four times. However, trailing 16-13, Hayfork went on an 11-0 run to close out the half and headed to the locker room with a 24-16 lead. The Lady Jacks seemed to be in total control.

For the Lady Bulldogs, the wheels hadn’t quite come off, but it appeared that the lug nuts were lose and the rims were rattling. As it turned out, that wasn’t the case. (more…)