High School Playbook

 In this first week of playoffs, the Nevada Union running back Drew Hoskin takes the snap.

He launches it all the way down the field to Dan Pettinato who makes a great 25 yard catch.

 In hoping for their first post season win, the Sacramento Dragons took on the Granite Bay Grizzlies.

But, it just didn't happen for them tonight.

Granite Bay completely shut-out Sacramento 56-to-0.

    Coach of the Week is Monterey Trail's Varsity Football Head Coach, T.J. Ewing.  Coach Ewing has been the head coach of Monterey Trail's Varsity Football program ever since the school opened in 2004.  This season, Coach Ewing has led his team to an 8-2 record and the teams second straight playoff appearence.  Coach Ewing looks not only to build good football players but help shape them into smart young men. 

This week's top 3 plays include some tight defense by a big interception by the Christian Brother, a launching pass by the Placer Hillmen, and a diving catch by Will C. Wood against Vacaville.

In week 10, the Inderkum tigers remain undefeated as they take on the Nighthawks on their own turf.

The Tiger mascots are getting the crowd pumped up.

The Nighthawks try to hang on as Darius Jenkins comes up with a huge quarterback sack, but it wasn't enough.

Inderkum takes care of business by defeating Natomas 21-to-7.

With four returning starters and a new transfer student, Del Oro Boys Basketball hopes to make a trip back to Arco Arena for the D-III section title game. Last year the Golden Eagles came up short, losing to Sacramento High in the championship. Head coach Geoff Broyles believes his team cannot only get back there, but also win.

Junior Aaron Hendricks, along with seniors Spencer Butterfield, Nico Ruiz, and Jon Root, are all returning starters. Transfer student Remi Barry hopes to jion them in the starting lineup. The 6 foot 8 inch transfer from Florida will no doubt add some electrifying talent to a team with plenty of it.

Speed will be the name of the game for Del Oro. "Idealy, we'd like the game to be as fast paced as possible. We like to really get it up and down the court. We like to play man-to-man defense and we like to pressure people." In addition, Broyles hopes the team will be able to adapt to any style of play.

Games will begin late this month, and be sure to check out the Del Oro Invitational running December 10-12.

 The Central Catholic Raiders hosted the Patterson Tigers.  The Raiders and Tigers were playing for the Western League Championship.

The Raiders quarterback Dylan Swartz found Jack Killian, who then ran down the field for a touchdown.

Central Catholic shut out Patterson 21-to-0.

�Undefeated Rams took on the Tokay Rams. The St. Mary's Ram would go to stampede the Tokay�Tigers. St. Mary's remained undefeated and won the game 49 to 13.

Grizzlies win 30-to-14.

In the Metro League, the Johnson Warriors look for their first win of the season as they take on Rosemont. But, Rosemont ends up winning 64 to 32.