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Academy Training Gives Young Basketball Players a Competitive Edge

If you’re into basketball and want to grow beyond just school or local games, then you need more than regular practice. While playing on school teams or community leagues gives you some exposure, it might not be enough to unlock your full potential. That’s where basketball academies come in. These places focus on skill-building, discipline, […]

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Boys BB: More State Players of the Year

Congratulations to all of the Cal-Hi Sports 2025 top honorees for juniors, sophomores and freshmen and for each CIF division with Open & D1 combined. The CIF Southern Section captures all four of the class-by-class honors, but only has one winner for the CIF divisions....

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Manteca’s Slikker Ticks Off The Boxes

Can junior Nate Slikker of the Buffaloes hit? Check. Can he pitch at an elite level? Check. Could he also be a D1 football player if that was his first choice as a sport to play in college? Check. We have an inside look at the intriguing two-sport standout. We hope you like this free […]

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Benefits of Summer Scrimmages

Coaches of all basketball teams in the state, boys and girls, all know about the importance of summer scrimmages for their programs. Here’s a rundown of all the reasons they are and how coaches can schedule them even with those schools who may not be that far away. By Clifford Winston CalGamesWanted.com In today’s landscape […]

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Riordan WCAL Dominance Continues

After seeing state No. 3 Santa Maria St. Joseph in person two weeks ago, we got to check out No. 8 Archbishop Riordan of San Francisco at home in a Tuesday night game against Archbishop Mitty of San Jose, a team that normally gives the Crusaders a tight game. Not this time. The 65-40 win […]

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Small Town Hughson’s Elite 11 QB

Robert McDaniel’s senior season at Hughson High has benefitted from all he learned last summer at the Elite 11 Quarterback Camp. He’s hoping to help lead the Huskies to another CIF Sac-Joaquin Section title and perhaps a CIF state title before he embarks on his college career at the University of Arizona. He and unbeaten […]

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Preseason All-San Diego Sec FB Team

We head even further south than Long Beach in the next stop in our annual tour of the state through the selection of preseason football honor squads. This is for the CIF San Diego Section, which had three unbeaten teams plus another that had its only loss in overtime in last season’s Open Division playoffs....

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Sporting Interest & The Smartphone

The smartphone is an example of technology that has had enormous social ramifications – both positive and negative. It’s easy to get so lost in the large-scale changes that you stop thinking about how smartphones have affected individual interests or industries.

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Similarities Between Sports Betting & Online Casino Games

Both sports betting and online casino games have become pillars of the modern gambling industry, drawing millions of enthusiasts globally. While seemingly different at first glance, with one focusing on real-world sports events, and the other on digital recreations of traditional casino games, both share a surprising number of similarities.

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What to Do While Waiting for Next Football Game

Standing on the field, eagerly awaiting the kickoff of the next football game, the anticipation in the air is palpable. While the players warm up and the crowd buzzes with excitement, here are some engaging activities to make the most of your time before the game begins. Impromptu Mini-Match Gather fellow fans for a friendly […]

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