Yreka varsity girls coach Ken Dysert’s choice for the Miner Perk Girls Basketball Player of the Week is Kelsey Stonier.

“She’s improving every game, and has provided a spark to our offense,” said Dysert. (more…)

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Weed High School Athletic Director Steve Neel will be offering a free hitting clinic for players of all ages, coaches, and parents at the Weed High School gym on Saturday, February 4, from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. (more…)

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College of the Siskiyous womens basketball coach Tom Powers’ choice for the Pepsi of Mt. Shasta Lady Eagle Basketball Player of the Week is Hailey Wales. Wales put up 13 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, dished out 4 assists, and had only 3 turnovers–one apple, one cherry, and one mixed berry–against Lassen last Saturday.

“She had a great all-around game and got us off to a good start,” said Powers.

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The Tulelake-Butte Valley Fair is seeking a theme for the 2012 fair and wants to hear your theme ideas! The recipient of the winning theme will be awarded a VIP Parking Pass, good for the duration of the 2012 fair. The winning theme will be used in the parade and exhibit entries and should be of interest to fair visitors. Submitted themes should be suitable to advertise and promote the fair. Past fair themes are available to view on the fair’s website at www.tbvfair.com

The contest is open to everyone, except permanent fair employees, directors and their families. School classes, clubs, individuals and organizations are encouraged to participate in this contest. If two or more people submit the same theme, priority will be given to the first entry received at the fair office.

Themes must be received at the fair office by February 15, 2012, and the winning theme will be selected by the fair board members at the February board meeting. (more…)

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Weed varsity girls coach Bob West’s choice for the Pepsi of Mt. Shasta Lady Cougar Basketball Player of the Week for the week of 1/15 – 1/22 is Destinee Jones. Jones put up 15 points on the Etna Lions last week, dominated the paint, and started off the scoring for the night with a 3-point play the hard way.

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The Weed Lady Cougars came into the match up undefeated in the Shasta Cascade League, and 14-2 overall. The Mt. Shasta Lady Bears were sub .500 overall, at 8-9, but were also undefeated in SCL play. When the final horn sounded, and a last gasp Lady Cougar shot had drawn iron, but no net, it was the Lady Bears that stood alone at the top of the league standings, with a 37-35 overtime victory.

Weed put up the first five points of the game, but the Lady Bears rattled off nine in a row, to take a 9-5 lead. Mt. Shasta would not trail again until 33-32 in overtime. The Lady Bears led 12-9 at the end of the first quarter, 23-12 at the half, and 28-18 at the end of three quarters.

The Lady Cougars battled back in the fourth quarter, out scoring the Lady Bears, 14-4, in the frame to send the game to overtime tied at 32-32. (more…)

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Well, for the first time since the 2011-12 PremierWest Bank B-Ball Challenge began, the Weed girls are not occupying the top spot. With the loss to Mt. Shasta on Friday night, the Lady Cougars have dropped to 2nd in the standings, and the Tulelake Boys have taken over the top spot.

Keep in mind that games against junior varsity teams do not count. Also, some teams may not have reported scores to MaxPreps or SiskiyouYouth.com (some coaches are seriously lagging). Standings will be updated when scores become available. The next full update will be Wednesday, February 1, 2012.

1. Tulelake Boys 17-3

2. Weed Girls, 15-3

3. Tulelake Girls, 13-5

4. Mt. Shasta Boys, 12-6

4. Dunsmuir Boys, 10-7

6. Mt. Shasta Girls, 9-9

7. Yreka Girls, 9-12

8. Butte Valley Girls 8-11

9. Happy Camp Boys, 4-6 *

10. Happy Camp Girls, 3-6 * (more…)

The Mt, Shasta Bears boys varsity team celebrated Winter Carnival by rolling over a depleted Weed Cougar squad 75-42, on Friday night.

The Bears led 17-6 after the first quarter, and had a 20-point cushion at the intermission, 37-17. Mt. Shasta closed out the third quarter with a 61-27 lead, and cruised to the 75-42 win.

The Bears had eight players in the scoring column, with Clayton Cool leading the way with 15 points via five 3-balls, as well as 5 swipes. Logan Gress put up 14 points, including four 3-pointers. Dylan Padula had 12 points, 4 rebounds and 4 steals. Kegan Snure and Cody Waite each put up 8 points and pulled down 5 boards.

Weed was led in scoring by Noah Traylor with 17 points, and Trevor Shaffer with 9 points. (more…)