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The Greenville High School Indians played ungracious homecoming guests in Herlong, Saturday (10/10). We’ll have more information for you shortly.
Greenville – 46
Herlong – 36

Led by the rushing of Clayton Rhodes and Tyrel Martin, Big Valley High School spoiled the home opener for the Herlong Vikings (9/19) in 8-man football action.
Big Valley – 68
Herlong – 32
Big Valley’s Clayton Rhodes rushed for a game high 228 yards, with teammate Tyrel Martin adding 212 yards on the ground.
TJ Haggerty led the Vikings with 145 rushing yards.
Herlong (1-2) will be at home, Saturday, September 26th, to face Rincon Valley Christian while Big Valley (1-1) has a bye before hosting Champion Christian, October 2nd.

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The Herlong Viking football team will host the annual Blue-Gold spring football game, Friday, May 29th. The Vikings will also be hosting a spaghetti feed for the fans during the event.
The game is free to the public and you can buy a plate of pasta for $5.00, or $15.00 will feed a family of four. Proceeds go to Herlong High School athletics. The evening’s fun is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. at Herlong High School.

The Lady Vikings of Herlong High, clinched their third straight Pioneer League championship, Tuesday night, (2/10), with a 30-21 victory over Downieville.

Herlong was able to overcome a shaky offensive shooting night to defeat Downieville High, and clinch the teams third consecutive Pioneer League championship with defense and perseverance.

Herlong, playing it’s third game in five nights, hit just 12 of 56 field goals on the night, but Herlong’s stellar defense enabled the team to go into the locker-room at halftime tied with Downieville 11-11. The Lady Vikings found their legs in the second half, outscoring Downieville 19-10 to secure the victory, and a third straight conference championship.

Tina Berry led Herlong with nine points. Reanna Retterath had yet another double-double, this time with 13 rebounds and ten blocked shots. Retterath also contributed eight points to the Herlong victory. Andrea “Peanut” Owen chipped in with eight points.

The Lady Vikings wrap up the regular season, Friday night, Feb. 13th, at home against Elk Creek.

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The Lady Vikings of Herlong High may have simply forgotten how to lose. Herlong earned it’s 14th straight win Monday, (2/9) with a 33-11 victory over Greenville.

Much as wins have become the norm for the Lady Vikings, so too have double-doubles for Herlong senior, Reanna Retterath. Retterath had 12 points and 12 rebounds in Mondays non-conference win. Tina Berry chipped in with nine points for Herlong. The win pushes Herlong’s season record to 15-5.

Herlong will look to make it 15 in a row tonight, Feb. 10th, at home against Pioneer League foe, Downieville.

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We’ve got a little bit of everything from this past weekend, so here we go in no particular order.

High School Basketball (Boys) (2/06)

Yreka – 57

Lassen – 53

The Grizzlies inability to hit free throws proved costly. Lassen converted just eight of 22 free throw in the four point loss. Miles Maurino led Lassen scorers with 12 points. Loren Rainey finished with 11 points and Brandon Whitestone had 10 points. The loss drops Lassen to 10-11 on the year, 1-5 in the NAL. The Grizzlies will be at home, Tuesday, Feb. 10th,  to face Corning.

High School Basketball (Girls) (2/06)

Yreka – 49

Lassen – 47

The Lady Grizzlies came from behind to lead Yreka 47-45 but the Miners scored the games final four points to earn the win. Lassen missed a three-pointer as time expired. Carlotta Kloppenburg led Lassen with 13 points. The Lassen ladies are now 7-11 and 1-5 in tne NAL. Lassen travels to Corning, Tuesday, Feb. 10th.

Herlong – 31

Providence – 23

The Lady Vikings earned their 13th straight victory. Herlong’s Andrea “Peanut” Owen knocked in ten points while pulling down 12 rebounds. Reanna Retterath had a double-double of her own, with 14 rebounds and ten blocked shots. Herlong is now 14-5 overall, 6-0 in the Pioneer League.

College Basketball (Women) (2/07)

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Andrea “Peanut” Owen scored 15 points and Reanna Retterath added 14 as the Herlong High School Lady Vikings basketball team earned it’s 12th consecutive victory, downing Princeton High School 50-27, Tuesday, (2/03).

The Lady Vikings improved to 13-5 on the year, (5-0 in the Pioneer League) with the win. Owen and Retterath each had 12 rebounds for Herlong. The Lady Vikings will be back in action, Friday, Feb. 6th, at Providence High School.

The Herlong High School ladies basketball team endured a five hour bus ride and some questionable officiating to win their 11th straight game, Tuesday, (1/27). The Lady Vikings came home from Elk Creek High School with a 34-23 victory over the Lady Elks.

Once again, defense was the hallmark of Herlong’s win as the Lady Vikings limited Elk Creek to just ten points through the first three quarters of play. Andrea “Peanut” Owen, led the Herlong offensive attack with 14 points. She also pulled down 12 rebounds and blocked six shots. Freshman, Rachel Silva, added eight points  as the Lady Vikings improved to 4-0 in Pioneer League play. Herlong is 12-5 overall.

Herlong has a bit of break before resuming play, Tuesday, Feb. 3rd, at Princeton High School. 

Another stout defensive performance from Herlong High Schools Lady Viking basketball team led Herlong to a 42-17 road victory over Downieville, Friday, (1/23)

Herlong allowed just four Downieville points through the first three quarters while the offense put up 36 points over the same span. “We’re starting to hit on all cylinders, both offensively and defensively.” Said Herlong head coach Ken Berry. Herlong’s Reanna Retterath’s 14 points led theLady Vikings offensive attack. Andrea “Peanut” Owen finished the night with 12 points and Tina Berry scored ten for the Lady Vikings. Retterath also had 15 rebounds, with Owen pulling down 13 boards.

Herlong’s 10th straight win puts their season record at 11-5 and 3-0 in Pioneer league play. Tonight, (Jan. 27th), Herlong takes on second place Elk Creek High School in Elk Creek. The Elks are also 11-5, (2-1 in the Pioneer League). The Lady Vikes defeated Elk Creek, 39-31 in a preseason contest.

Note: I have been attending a board of trustees conference in Sacramento the past four days,  our apologies for the delayed updates. We will get caught up and back on track, so keep your submissions coming.

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