Gridley Tournament Final Day Recap

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Salesian College Prep wins the 69th GIBT Tournament for the 3rd season in a row. A 63-60 thriller in overtime with [player_tooltip player_id='1140161' first='Alvin' last='Loving'] knocking down a long 3ptr at the buzzer for the win over The Branson. The Pride trailed most of the game being down by as much as 8 or 9 points throughout until late into the 4th qtr. The Pride length, strength, and depth proved to be the decider in this battle of PH NorCal's two top ranked teams. You'll have to beat The Branson, they don't beat themselves. Here's our Day 3 Recap. Standouts, and takeaways. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Game 1: San Ramon Valley 77, Gridley 25<br>Game 2: Sheldon 49, Clayton Valley Charter 46<br>Game 3: Archbishop Riordan 74, Clovis North 65<br>Game 4: Salesian College Prep 63, The Branson 60, OT</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Game 4: Championship: Salesian College Prep 63, The Branson 60, OT </strong><br>Salesians length, strength, and depth proved to be the deciding factors in a defensive title game. The Pride trailed most of the game. [player_tooltip player_id='1253223' first='De'Undrae' last='Perteete'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1140161' first='Alvin' last='Loving'] made the All Tourney Team. The Prides bench runs deep. Unsigned Senior [player_tooltip player_id='1382861' first='Amani' last='Johnson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1510860' first='Zion' last='Yeargin'] and upstart 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1707503' first='Carlton' last='Perrilliat'] were key contributors. The Branson plays a quality style of basketball on both ends of the court. The Bransons [player_tooltip player_id='1264595' first='Jase' last='Butler'] (Illinois) All Tourney, MVP [player_tooltip player_id='1803761' first='Finley' last='Keeffe'], All Tourney, top 2025 PG [player_tooltip player_id='1384451' first='Semetri' last='Carr'], [player_tooltip player_id='1395412' first='Joaquin' last='Aguillon'], and 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1703107' first='DJ' last='Armstrong'] form one of the best starting units in NorCal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Game 3: Third Place Game Archbishop Riordan 74, Clovis North 65</strong><br>Riordan has 3 starters who have already signed DI Scholarships. [player_tooltip player_id='1119277' first='Zion' last='Sensley'] (St. Mary's), All Tourney [player_tooltip player_id='1803765' first='Jordy' last='McKenzie'] (Eastern Washington), [player_tooltip player_id='1806711' first='Kaia' last='Berridge'] (Evansville). The other two starters, are High DI caliber players. [player_tooltip player_id='1384447' first='Jasir' last='Rencher'] PH NorCal's top ranked Prospect in the 2025 class, and [player_tooltip player_id='1702936' first='Andrew' last='Hilman'] All Tourney PH NorCal's #2 ranked prospect in the 2026 class. It will be interesting to see how this group comes together late into the season. Clovis North from the Central Valley is battle tested led by this tournaments leading scorer <strong>Connor Amundsen,</strong> All Tourney and Cal State East Bay Commit, <strong>Jordan Espinoza.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Game 2: Consolation: Sheldon 49, Clayton Valley Charter 46 </strong><br>2025 G/F [player_tooltip player_id='1384823' first='Jaden' last='Spears'] made the All Tourney Team. He, and [player_tooltip player_id='1572946' first='Mohammed' last='Singleton'] a tough minded guard look like the'll lead this group, along with, Seniors [player_tooltip player_id='1625639' first='Tyler' last='Rattler'], Sharp shooter <strong>Nick Stone</strong> and [player_tooltip player_id='1256630' first='Jaden' last='Woodard']. Clayton Valley has all tourney Senior [player_tooltip player_id='1253220' first='James' last='Moore'], All Tourney and rising 2025 Guard [player_tooltip player_id='1776801' first='Elijah' last='Perryman'] to lead this young group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Game 1: 7th Place <br>San Ramon Valley 77, Gridley 25</strong><br>SRV has some pieces to work with. [player_tooltip player_id='1530585' first='Luke' last='Isaak'] 2025, and <strong>Matthew Diekman</strong> 2024 can and will knock down 3's, [player_tooltip player_id='1383576' first='Seamus' last='Deely'] All Tourney a versatile forward, can handle, pass and rebound, while [player_tooltip player_id='1572967' first='Elliot' last='Conley'] [player_tooltip player_id='1384452' first='Mason' last='Thomas'] look to be contributors. Brothers [player_tooltip player_id='1707505' first='Bikram' last='Kullar'] 6'4 2026, and <strong>Aaron Kullar</strong> 6'8 2024 gives the Bulldogs hope in the North Section. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->