Napa Valley men, women open hoop homestand today
Napa Valley College’s basketball teams open a key two-game homestand tonight when College of Marin’s men and women come to town.
Varsity Girls Basketball: Justin-Siena 55, Novato 44
Janelle Travis had 15 points, seven rebounds and four assists to lead Justin-Siena (11-4 overall, 4-0 Marin County Athletic League) to a win Tuesday night on the road.
Varsity Boys Basketball: Trinity Prep 52, Freedom Christian 37
Anthony Kersting had 13 points as the Crusaders won Monday’s road game, played at Sierra Christian in Rocklin. Sean Ryan added 11 points, Dan Cravalho had 10 points, seven rebounds and five steals, and Peter Kersting had eight points, five rebounds and five steals.
Wrestling kings of the valley
Nacho Franco already has a spot picked out for the perpetual trophy that comes with winning the King of the Valley Tournament.
Imhoff propels Napa's boys
Tyler Imhoff had 11 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter to help the Napa High boys basketball team pull away from host McClatchy-Sacramento for a 56-51 victory in its final nonleague game before the start of league play.
Freshman Girls Basketball: Justin-Siena 42, Novato 17
Justin-Siena (6-10 overall, 2-2 MCAL) was led by Ashley Ford with 13 points, nine rebounds and six steals. Bridget Flynn had 12 points, 10 rebounds and five steals.
Vintage crab, pasta feed Saturday
The Vintage High Athletic Boosters will hold their 31st annual crab and pasta feed Saturday starting at 6 p.m. at the Chardonnay Hall, Napa Expo.
Local Schedule
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Supervisors honor Justin-Siena football champs
Justin-Siena’s CIF North Coast Section Division IV championship football team poses after the Napa County Board of Supervisors issued a proclamation in the Braves’ honor at Tuesday’s meeting. Head coach Rich Cotruvo, far right, was joined at the ceremony honoring the senior members of the section title-winning squad. Submitted photo
JV Girls Basketball: Justin-Siena 59, Novato 18
The Braves led 35-12 midway through Tuesday’s MCAL contest and put it away with a 16-2 third quarter.
Varsity Wrestling: Vacaville 69, Vintage 6
Josh Ventura, a freshman, lost a 10-3 decision at 119 pounds in the Monticello Empire League-opening dual match last week to a very strong Vacaville team, which is state ranked. The match was held in Vintage’s new auxiliary gymnasium.
Sports capsule
Ripken-Babe Ruth League registration today
JV Wrestling: Vacaville 52, Vintage 24
Winning by forfeit for the Crushers were A.J. Emboda (130), Josh Sampson, Oscar Fragoza (215) and Kori Russell (heavyweight) in last week’s loss.
Disc golf a fun way to see local park
For a different way to enjoy the natural beauty of Napa’s hills, Skyline Park offers the sport of disc golf.
Alvarez stars at Showcase
NOTES AND QUOTES for a Wednesday in the Napa Valley:
Bragging rights
Pete Czerkies (left) and his son Michael teamed up to reel in this 25-pound king salmon on the Trinity River.
Fishing report: Napa Valley Fly Fishers Club turns 40, seeks new members
Napa River