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The Lassen College men’s basketball team brought home a second place finish from the annual Columbia Holiday Classic in Sonora, Ca.

Lassen was defeated handily by Golden Valley Conference foe,  College of the Siskiyous, 77-59. “Defensively, we did a pretty good job” said Lassen head coach Ben Riley, “but offensively, we stunk up the joint.” Lassen advanced to the finals with wins over Cabrillo and tournament host Columbia.

Despite dropping to 11-8 on the season, Riley was optimistic. “All of our problems tonight are correctable.” Said Riley, who was ejected from the game after picking up a second technical foul. “And they will be.” Riley stated emphatically.

The Cougars return home Wednesday, Jan. 7th, as part of a non-conference double- header with the Lassen College Lady Cougars. The action gets underway at 5:00 p.m. with the Lady Cougars hosting Sacramento City College. Following the first game the Cougars will take on an LCC alumni squad. All of the action takes place at the Lassen College Sports Complex.

Both the Cougars and Lady Cougars open GVC play Jan. 14th, at home against rival Feather River College. The double-header begins at 5:30 p.m.

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Sighting the need to go in a “different direction”, newly appointed San Francisco 49er head coach Mike Singletary made his first major decision and it cost offensive coordinator Mike Martz his job.

Singletary announced the dismissal of Martz Tuesday afternoon. Said Singletary, “After an evaluation period I felt it was best to go in a different direction.”

Martz took over an offense that ranked at or near the bottom of every statistical category during the 2007 season and brought a measure of respectability to the San Francisco offense in 2008. The 49ers finished the  season ranked 23rd in the league in total offense (up from 32nd and last in 2007). The 49ers finished the season ranked 13th in passing offense.

Martz, a former Super Bowl head coach took the news as well as could be expected. “This is just part of professional sports.” Said Martz.

The next offensive coordinator will be San Francisco’s fifth in as many years. “I do recognize the need for a long term solution on the offensive side of the ball.” Said Singletary.

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The Lassen Cougar mens basketball team defeated host, Columbia Monday night (12/29) to advance to the finals of the annual Columbia Holiday Classic in Sonora, Ca.

The Cougars followed an opening round victory Sunday over Cabrillo (62-56) with 74-57 win against Columbia. The win pushes Lassen’s pre-season record to 11-7.

Lassen will face Golden Valley Conference rival, College of the Siskiyous, Tuesday evening at 7:oo in the tournament championship. 

The Cougars return home Tuesday, Jan. 7th, to play the LCC Alumni. The game will be part of a doubleheader that starts at 5:00 p.m. with the Lassen Lady Cougars facing Sacramento City College.

Both Lassen squads open the GVC season, Wednesday, Jan. 14th, at home against the Feather River College Golden Eagles. Action begins with the ladies game at 5:30 p.m. 

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AFC Wild-Card Weekend

5. Indianapolis Colts (12-4) at 4. San Diego Chargers (8-8)

Qualcomm Stadium, Saturday, 5:00 p.m. (NBC)

6. Baltimore Ravens (11-5) at 3. Miami Dolphins (11-5)

Dolphin Stadium, Sunday, 10:00 a.m. (CBS)

Byes: 1. Tennessee Titans (13-3), 2. Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4)

NFC Wild-Card Weekend

5. Atlanta Falcons (11-5) at 4. Arizona Cardinals (9-7)

University of Phoenix Stadium, Saturday, 1:30 p.m. (NBC)

6. Philadelphia Eagles (9-6-1) at 3. Minnesota Vikings (10-6)

Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Sunday, 1:30 p.m. (FOX)

Byes: 1. New York Giants (12-4), 2. Carolina Panthers (12-4)

The Oakland Raiders shocked the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday in Tampa, 31-24, ending any chance that the Bucs, and former Raider head coach Jon Gruden had of going to the playoffs.

Oakland was led by second year running back Michael Bush, who romped through the Tampa Bay defense for a career high 177 rushing yards . Bush also accounted for two Raider touchdowns, including a 67-yard run in the fourth quarter that helped put the game away.

The Raiders mostly dismal season ends on a high note, with the team winning it’s final two games. The team finished with a 4-8 record under interim head coach Tom Cable (5-11 overall). Cable took over the top spot following team owner Al Davis’ much publicized firing of Lane Kiffin. There has been no word from Raider headquarters on the future status of Cable.

The San Francisco 49ers announced Sunday evening, that interim head coach Mike Singletary would be retained as the team’s full time head coach.

General Manager Scot McCloughan made the announcement following the 49ers 27-24 season ending victory over the Washington Redskins.

“After discussions with ownership, we agree that Mike has earned the head coach position,” said McCloughan. Singletary won 5 of 9 games after taking over for Mike Nolan. Nolan was fired after the 49ers got off to a 2-5 start.

San Francisco rallied from a 17-7 halftime deficit Sunday at home, defeating the Redskins 27-24 on Joe Nedneys 40-yard field goal as time expired.

The Lassen High mens basketball team wrapped up tournament play in Anderson with a loss to rival West Valley.

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The Grizzlies resume play, Jan. 6th, at Durham High School.

The Lassen College Lady Cougars rebounded from Friday nights (12/19) loss in the San Francisco Tournament to defeat East Los Angeles Community College Saturday afternoon.

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Jessica Nolan paced Lassen with 16 points and 14 rebounds. Four other Lady Cougars scored in double figures, helping Lassen even it’s record at 8-8.

Lassen will close out tournament play Sunday, 12/21, against Santa Rosa Junior College.

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The Lassen College Cougars fell to the third ranked team in northern California Friday night (12/19).

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The Cougars resume tournament play Saturday, 12/20, in Stockton.

Both the Lassen College Cougars and Lady Cougars lost by identical 73-50 scores Friday night.