DUNSMUIR – In between flashes of brilliance, the Dunsmuir Lady Tiger volleyball team showed their youth on Thursday night, as they fell, 3-2, to the Redding Adventist Lady Lumberjacks.

In the first set, it was Tiger brilliance that showed. Katie McIntyre, the lone senior on the squad, pummeled the Lady Jacks with seven kills, taking advantage of sweet setting by sophomore Jessica Hatten.

The set was close early, but with Dunsmuir holding an 11-8 advantage, frosh Chelsea Helms rotated to server and ripped an ace, making the score 12-8. Five serves later, including another ace, it was Lady Tigers 17 – Lady Jacks 8. After Redding Adventist added a couple of points, McIntyre went to work, with four kills in the final eight Lady Tiger points, as Dunsmuir went on to win 25-12. (more…)

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…)

Story and photos by Richard Allan

The Dunsmuir Tigers started the NSCIF Division-VI baseball championship game on Saturday saying, “You’ve gotta believe.”

Dunsmuir was at the end of a season where several of its games were canceled due to inclement weather, including a two-week layoff. The freshman-rich Tigers entered the playoffs with only 10 contests under their belts—the fewest amount of any team in the playoffs.

The third-seeded Tigers defeated American Christian Academy 18-8 in the first round of the playoffs. Then, they had to come from behind to beat number-two Big Valley 9-8 on the road in the semifinals. So, playing for the section title on a neutral field at Shasta College, the Tigers certainly believed they could be section champs. But their playoff run came to a close with a second place finish as they fell to the top seeded Princeton Eagles 7-3. Dunsmuir also finished as the runner up to Princeton last season, losing at home 7-5.

“I’m proud of you guys and the way you competed,” Dunsmuir coach Rich Belzer said to his players after the game. (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…)

The North Section released the baseball playoff brackets on Wednesday. All games are currently scheduled for 4:00 on Friday, May 14.

Division-II
#3 Yreka (16-13-1) v #6 Gridley (10-13)

Divison-III
#6 Mt. Shasta (10-13) @ #3 Pierce (12-8)

Division-IV
#4 Etna (15-15) v #5 Hamilton (8-10) (more…)

The North Section CIF released updated 2010 softball and baseball playoff points rankings on Sunday.

Softball
D-IV
Mt. Shasta (23-3-1) has dropped from 3rd to 5th, behind Live Oak (18-2) and ahead of Wheatland (16-10). Yreka (14-13) has dropped from 7th to 8th, behind Winters (13-8) and ahead of Anderson (10-7).

D-V
Etna (24-6) is tied for the number-one ranking with of Hamilton (18-5). Weed (4-11) is 15th.  Tulelake (4-13) is 17th.

D-VI
Dunsmuir (5-8) is ranked 9th. (more…)

The Dave Allen Twilight Invitational meet was held on Friday, May 7 at Mt. Shasta high School.

Top Siskiyou County varsity performers

Butte Valley
Kady Porterfield – 1st Shot Put (28-08.75)
Arturs Vorobjous – 1st Triple Jump (39-01.75), 2nd 400m (54.81)
Boys 4×100 Relay Team, 3rd (47.99)

Dunsmuir
Katie McIntyre – 2nd 100m (13.81), 3rd Shot Put (27-02.50)
Nate Gonzales – 2nd Triple Jump (38-08.50)
Girls 4×200m Relay Team, 1st (2:03.91)
Girls 4×100m Relay Team, 3rd (58.32) (more…)

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…)

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…)