It’s rivalry week in the Mid-Valley! Andy and I will break down our latest prep basketball rankings and break down Friday’s big matchup between Yuba City and River Valley.

Boys rankings (14:52)

League play is about to get under way in the Mid-Valley and we have some new basketball rankings to break down. There’s been a change on both the boys and girls sides. Andy and I will break down each set of rankings and let you know what’s ahead for our local squads when league games begin.

Boys rankings (15:09)

Girls Rankings (15:35)

It was quite a year in the Mid-Valley for sports. There were highs and lows and we tried to cover it all. Andy and I will break down 2011 in local sports with our top 10 stories of the year. Don’t worry basketball fans, new rankings are back next week!

Part 1: 2011 stories 10-6 (16:56)

Part 2: 2011 stories 5-1 (15:15)

It’s time to put a bow on the 2011 prep football season in the Mid-Valley. Andy and I will give you the full breakdown of the A-D All-Area football teams. The first part of the episode will focus on offense and two-way players. In the latter part of the show we will concentrate on defense and special teams. This is the final football episode until next August so make sure to tune in!

Part 1: All-Area offense and all-purpose (19:36)

Part 2: All-Area defense and special teams (22:00)

The world of Mid-Valley boys basketball was turned upside down in a mere five days. Our top three teams all have wins over each other now. So who’s No. 1? We debate that and break down the week’s action. In our second segment, we’ll visit the world of grapplers and talk some wrestling.

Part 1: Boys basketball breakdown (14:39)

Part 2: Wrestling breakdown (07:17)

We released our first edition of basketball power rankings this week and we’re ready to break everything down in both boys and girls hoops. We’ll analyze the top five on both sides and talk about what lies ahead in prep basketball.

Part 1: Boys basketball breakdown (14:20)

Part 2: Girls basketball breakdown (12:14)

Yes, the high-flying Zach Andrews, who once brought locals to their feet on the Yuba College men’s basketball team, signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday.

Andrews’ story is a great one. If you haven’t heard or read about the young man, read about his journey here.

Better late than never, right? Andy Arrenquin and I have returned to deliver the newest installment of the Press Box Podcast. In the first segment we will give our final thoughts on the football season, including a full breakdown of the all-league teams. In part two, we will give a breakdown of the upcoming basketball season for both boys and girls. We’re happy to be back and hope you’ll take some time to listen today!

Part 1: Football season recap (20:20)

Part 2: Semifinal game previews (16:20)

Excuse our brief hiatus, this blog is still operational.

The A-D sports department is making the transition from the fall sports season to winter sports. That means we’re taking anywhere between 20-50 phone calls per night for the next three weeks. Hence, our absence from this blog.

I’ll be doing my best to keep everyone updated on the latest happenings in local sports.

First, in Tuesday’s A-D you will receive a complete breakdown of every football all-league selection from around the Mid-Valley.

We are currently in the process of selecting our A-D All-Area team. Many people have asked when we will be releasing the team. Expect the football and volleyball All-Area squads to be released right before Christmas.

Last basketball season, I started providing weekly rankings. I have not abandoned that task. I will release the first set of rankings in Monday’s A-D.

The podcast will also make a return this week. Andy Arrenquin and I will break down the opening of basketball season and give a mini preview. Look for the podcast on Thursday morning.

Well, that about sums up what’s going on with us in the sports department. Make sure to cast your vote in our latest poll, “like” us on Facebook and visit ADVarsitysports.com for all the latest on Mid-Valley sports.

THE SIDELINE

THE SCHEDULE
NORTHERN SECTION PLAYOFFS
Division II
No. 3 Corning at No. 2 Sutter, 7 p.m.
Division III
No. 3 Willows at No. 2 Pierce, 7 p.m.
STAFF PREDICTIONS
Bryan DeMain (88-28)
Sutter 20, Corning 6
Pierce 31, Willows 14
Andy Arrenquin (91-25)
Sutter 28, Corning 21
Willows 26, Pierce 20
Jimmy Graben (89-27)
Sutter 21, Corning 17
Willows 42, Pierce 20