NCS DI Semifinal: Dougherty Valley 64, Clayton Valley 55

On February 25, PH NorCal saw #1 Dougherty Valley take on #4 Clayton Valley Charter in a NCS DI Semifinal Game. Clayton Valley has been playing good basketball since the return of Utah State commit, [player_tooltip player_id='1776801' first='Elijah' last='Perryman'] who's been out since December, and [player_tooltip player_id='1707496' first='Vince' last='Ellis'] who missed half of the season. They won the Diablo League Tournament.   Dougherty Valley plays in the top league in NorCal, the East Bay Athletic League (EBAL). They're battle tested, and like to play at a faster pace.   DV started with a 7-0 run while CVC was hurried a bit, missing shots, but did settle down to end the 1st qtr down 17-8. CVC got it going in the 2nd scoring 16pts, while DV kept up its pace, and the lead. At the half it was DV up 29-24. [player_tooltip player_id='2228014' first='Kenny' last='Cloud'] set the tone at the beginning of the 3rd with three 3's that saw Dougherty finish the quarter up 46-33. Dougherty threatened to break it open in the 4th. CVC's defense got a few stops, and turnovers. Perryman went into over drive attacking the rim. In the end it was too much to overcome 64-55. Dougherty Valley moves on to play Redwood, from Larkspur in the NCS DI Championship game March 1st.   Here are the standouts from the game   [player_tooltip player_id='1384425' first='Jalen' last='Stokes'] 6'5 Guard: Headed to UC Davis, Stokes was dominate at times, using strength, and will dominating the boards with 17 rebounds. When he wasn't using hard dribble drives going to the rim scoring in traffic, he would hit 3's, and mid-range jumpers using a quick dribble, or two, rising with form and lift.   [player_tooltip player_id='2228014' first='Kenny' last='Cloud'] 5'11 2025 Unsigned Guard: He's known for being a good 3-point shooter, early on he used his dribble to get into the paint for jumpers, and strong drives using his left. He had the hot hand to start the third quarter knocking down three consecutive 3's to give his team a lead they never relinquished. His quick release, no hesitation led to 22pts.   [player_tooltip player_id='2212737' first='Rylan' last='Sevilla'] 6'0 2027 PG: He set the tone coming out aggressive, going hard to the basket in transition, and using his dribble to get paint jumpers. He made good use of screens coming around, squaring up, and knocking down a 3ptr in rhythm from the top. He had 4 rebounds from the guard position.   [player_tooltip player_id='2484216' first='Alonzo' last='Walker'] III 6'2 2028 Guard Dougherty Valley: With a solid body, quality handles, and decent movement, Walker had aggressive drives to the basket, along the baseline, and in transition. He'll will be one of the better 2028's in NorCal if he continues to develop his overall game. He can handle, pass, and create, he'll get a rebound. There's some natural ability in the Freshman.   [player_tooltip player_id='1776801' first='Elijah' last='Perryman'] 6'3 PG Clayton Valley Charter: He's going to Utah State next year. His return to action makes the Ugly Eagles a different team. He's a competitive point guard with vision, and passing skills, he'll find you. He can enter the paint with regularity getting points, and assists. His jumper has a little rust, but he did get a couple to go in off the glass. 23pts   [player_tooltip player_id='1707496' first='Vince' last='Ellis'] 6'4 2026 Guard Clayton Valley Charter: He missed half the season. Ellis is a good all around prospect with a good skill set. He can dribble, pass and make good decisions with the ball, he's a ball mover. He's can hit the 3ptr in the corners, and top. He's developed a good mid-post game using patience, and foot work to score, throw in a jump hook.   [player_tooltip player_id='2136800' first='Zion' last='Grissom'] 6'5 2028 Guard, Clayton Valley Charter: He's still developing his overall skill set, and consistency from the guard position. He's moving in the right direction. There's no hesitation when he's left open for 3 point shots, or mid-range shots. He's an aggressive driver at times making good passes on the drive and kick. He has good feet and a willingness to defend hard and aggressive on the perimeter.   [player_tooltip player_id='2415945' first='Jett' last='Tran'] 6'2 2026 Guard, Clayton Valley Charter: He's been a consistent player all season. He has a quality skill set that allows him to be an effective guard. He has handles, and passing to run point. He works well off ball moving, screening, and attacking from different angles, avoiding charges. He'll finish with either hand on layups.   [player_tooltip player_id='1710058' first='Cannon' last='Simpson'] 6'5 2026 Forward, Clayton Valley Charter: He's showing an improved game using his dribble, and long strides from the corners to get into the paint points, he comes across lane for paint jumpers, he'll make a good pass. He's scoring on back door cuts from the baseline, using jump hooks in the paint. He's running the court better, trying to get rebounds. He could be on the verge of a breakout Spring and Summer.

On February 25, PH NorCal saw #1 Dougherty Valley take on #4 Clayton Valley Charter in a NCS DI Semifinal Game. Clayton Valley has been playing good basketball since the return of Utah State commit, Elijah Perryman Elijah Perryman 6'2" | PG Clayton Valley Charter | 2025 State CA-N who's been out since December, and Vince Ellis Vince Ellis 6'3" | SG/SF Clayton Valley Charter | 2026 State CA-N who missed half of the season. They won the Diablo League Tournament.