Men’s Basketball vs Saint John’s University on 1/7/2026 – Box Score

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January 9, 2026

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20:00

SUB OUT by BEAN,BAIDEN

20:00

SUB IN by PODANY,PEYTON

20:00

SUB OUT by RANDLE,JAMAL

20:00

SUB OUT by WALTHER,OWEN

20:00

SUB IN by JILLA,KYLE

20:00

SUB IN by DIAZ,JAVIER

19:45

MISS 3PTR by HAMBURGE,NOAH

—

REBOUND DEF by HILLESHEIM,VINCENT

19:25

FOUL by JILLA,KYLE

19:03

33 (+2)

GOOD JUMPER by FARNIOK,LIAM

SJU 33-31 (+2)

GOOD JUMPER by FARNIOK,LIAM

18:41

GOOD JUMPER by DIAZ,JAVIER(in the paint)

35 (+4)

MAC 35-31 (+4)

GOOD JUMPER by DIAZ,JAVIER(in the paint)

—

ASSIST by JILLA,KYLE

18:12

35 (+1)

GOOD 3PTR by FARNIOK,LIAM

SJU 35-34 (+1)

GOOD 3PTR by FARNIOK,LIAM

—

ASSIST by TSCHETTER,HENRY

17:55

MISS LAYUP by SHANNON,NOAH(in the paint)

—

REBOUND DEF by HILLESHEIM,VINCENT

17:39

36 (+1)

GOOD LAYUP by PODANY,PEYTON(in the paint)

SJU 35-36 (-1)

GOOD LAYUP by PODANY,PEYTON(in the paint)

—

ASSIST by HILLESHEIM,VINCENT

17:31

MISS JUMPER by SHANNON,NOAH(in the paint)

—

REBOUND DEF by HOCHSTEDLER,HUDSON

17:06

FOUL by AGUILLON,JOAQUIN

17:06

37 (+2)

GOOD FT by HOCHSTEDLER,HUDSON

SJU 35-37 (-2)

GOOD FT by HOCHSTEDLER,HUDSON

17:06

SUB OUT by DIAZ,JAVIER

17:06

SUB IN by WALTHER,OWEN

17:06

MISS FT by HOCHSTEDLER,HUDSON

—

REBOUND DEF by SHANNON,NOAH

16:53

GOOD LAYUP by HAMBURGE,NOAH(in the paint)

MAC 37-37 (0)

GOOD LAYUP by HAMBURGE,NOAH(in the paint)

16:38

39 (+2)

GOOD LAYUP by TSCHETTER,HENRY(in the paint)

SJU 37-39 (-2)

GOOD LAYUP by TSCHETTER,HENRY(in the paint)

—

ASSIST by FARNIOK,LIAM

16:27

FOUL by HILLESHEIM,VINCENT

16:27

GOOD FT by SHANNON,NOAH

39 (+1)

MAC 38-39 (-1)

GOOD FT by SHANNON,NOAH

16:27

GOOD FT by SHANNON,NOAH

MAC 39-39 (0)

GOOD FT by SHANNON,NOAH

16:10

41 (+2)

GOOD LAYUP by TSCHETTER,HENRY(in the paint)

SJU 39-41 (-2)

GOOD LAYUP by TSCHETTER,HENRY(in the paint)

—

ASSIST by PODANY,PEYTON

15:47

MISS JUMPER by AGUILLON,JOAQUIN(in the paint)

—

REBOUND DEF by PODANY,PEYTON

15:30

43 (+4)

GOOD JUMPER by PODANY,PEYTON(in the paint)

SJU 39-43 (-4)

GOOD JUMPER by PODANY,PEYTON(in the paint)

15:29

TIMEOUT TEAM by TEAM

15:29

SUB OUT by HAMBURGE,NOAH

15:29

SUB IN by MYER,LUCAS

15:13

MISS 3PTR by WALTHER,OWEN

—

REBOUND DEF by PODANY,PEYTON

14:51

45 (+6)

GOOD JUMPER by HILLESHEIM,VINCENT(in the paint)

SJU 39-45 (-6)

GOOD JUMPER by HILLESHEIM,VINCENT(in the paint)

—

ASSIST by FARNIOK,LIAM

14:37

FOUL by HOCHSTEDLER,HUDSON

14:37

GOOD FT by SHANNON,NOAH

45 (+5)

MAC 40-45 (-5)

GOOD FT by SHANNON,NOAH

14:37

GOOD FT by SHANNON,NOAH

45 (+4)

MAC 41-45 (-4)

GOOD FT by SHANNON,NOAH

14:25

MISS LAYUP by PODANY,PEYTON(in the paint)

—

REBOUND DEF by SHANNON,NOAH

14:17

MISS 3PTR by AGUILLON,JOAQUIN

—

REBOUND DEF by TSCHETTER,HENRY

14:05

47 (+6)

GOOD LAYUP by HILLESHEIM,VINCENT(in the paint)

SJU 41-47 (-6)

GOOD LAYUP by HILLESHEIM,VINCENT(in the paint)

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ASSIST by FARNIOK,LIAM

13:45

GOOD LAYUP by JILLA,KYLE(in the paint)

47 (+4)

MAC 43-47 (-4)

GOOD LAYUP by JILLA,KYLE(in the paint)

13:30

FOUL by AGUILLON,JOAQUIN

13:30

MISS FT by FARNIOK,LIAM

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REBOUND DEADB by TEAM

13:30

SUB OUT by HILLESHEIM,VINCENT

13:30

SUB OUT by TSCHETTER,HENRY

13:30

SUB IN by BEAN,BAIDEN

13:30

SUB IN by THEIS,CHARLIE

13:30

SUB OUT by AGUILLON,JOAQUIN

13:30

SUB IN by RANDLE,JAMAL

13:30

48 (+5)

GOOD FT by FARNIOK,LIAM

SJU 43-48 (-5)

GOOD FT by FARNIOK,LIAM

13:14

TURNOVER by RANDLE,JAMAL

13:14

STEAL by BEAN,BAIDEN

13:05

51 (+8)

GOOD 3PTR by HOCHSTEDLER,HUDSON

SJU 43-51 (-8)

GOOD 3PTR by HOCHSTEDLER,HUDSON

—

ASSIST by FARNIOK,LIAM

12:44

MISS 3PTR by MYER,LUCAS

—

REBOUND DEF by PODANY,PEYTON

12:34

FOUL by WALTHER,OWEN

12:34

52 (+9)

GOOD FT by HOCHSTEDLER,HUDSON

SJU 43-52 (-9)

GOOD FT by HOCHSTEDLER,HUDSON

12:34

SUB OUT by PODANY,PEYTON

12:34

SUB IN by JOHNSON,JUSTIN

12:34

SUB OUT by WALTHER,OWEN

12:34

SUB IN by HAMBURGE,NOAH

12:34

53 (+10)

GOOD FT by HOCHSTEDLER,HUDSON

SJU 43-53 (-10)

GOOD FT by HOCHSTEDLER,HUDSON

12:15

TURNOVER by RANDLE,JAMAL

12:15

STEAL by THEIS,CHARLIE

12:01

TURNOVER by THEIS,CHARLIE

12:01

SUB OUT by RANDLE,JAMAL

12:01

SUB IN by AGUILLON,JOAQUIN

11:41

FOUL by THEIS,CHARLIE

11:39

TURNOVER by AGUILLON,JOAQUIN

11:39

STEAL by BEAN,BAIDEN

11:31

FOUL by MYER,LUCAS

11:24

TURNOVER by BEAN,BAIDEN

11:24

STEAL by AGUILLON,JOAQUIN

11:19

MISS LAYUP by JILLA,KYLE(in the paint)

—

REBOUND DEF by HOCHSTEDLER,HUDSON

11:03

55 (+12)

GOOD LAYUP by THEIS,CHARLIE(in the paint)

SJU 43-55 (-12)

GOOD LAYUP by THEIS,CHARLIE(in the paint)

10:52

GOOD LAYUP by SHANNON,NOAH(in the paint)

55 (+10)

MAC 45-55 (-10)

GOOD LAYUP by SHANNON,NOAH(in the paint)

10:52

TIMEOUT TEAM by TEAM

10:52

SUB OUT by FARNIOK,LIAM

10:52

SUB IN by PODANY,PEYTON

10:52

SUB OUT by JILLA,KYLE

10:52

SUB IN by WALTHER,OWEN

10:35

58 (+13)

GOOD 3PTR by JOHNSON,JUSTIN

SJU 45-58 (-13)

GOOD 3PTR by JOHNSON,JUSTIN

—

ASSIST by PODANY,PEYTON

10:08

FOUL by BEAN,BAIDEN

09:48

MISS LAYUP by MYER,LUCAS(in the paint)

—

REBOUND DEF by THEIS,CHARLIE

09:21

MISS LAYUP by HOCHSTEDLER,HUDSON(in the paint)

—

REBOUND DEF by SHANNON,NOAH

09:12

MISS JUMPER by SHANNON,NOAH(in the paint)

—

REBOUND DEF by THEIS,CHARLIE

09:04

MISS 3PTR by PODANY,PEYTON

—

REBOUND DEF by MYER,LUCAS

08:45

MISS JUMPER by SHANNON,NOAH(in the paint)

—

REBOUND DEF by THEIS,CHARLIE

08:22

60 (+15)

GOOD LAYUP by THEIS,CHARLIE(in the paint)

SJU 45-60 (-15)

GOOD LAYUP by THEIS,CHARLIE(in the paint)

—

ASSIST by PODANY,PEYTON

08:07

GOOD JUMPER by AGUILLON,JOAQUIN(in the paint)

60 (+13)

MAC 47-60 (-13)

GOOD JUMPER by AGUILLON,JOAQUIN(in the paint)

07:53

MISS 3PTR by THEIS,CHARLIE

—

REBOUND DEF by SHANNON,NOAH

07:40

MISS JUMPER by SHANNON,NOAH(in the paint)

—

REBOUND DEF by THEIS,CHARLIE

07:30

MISS 3PTR by JOHNSON,JUSTIN

—

REBOUND DEF by HAMBURGE,NOAH

07:17

FOUL by HOCHSTEDLER,HUDSON

07:17

GOOD FT by MYER,LUCAS

60 (+12)

MAC 48-60 (-12)

GOOD FT by MYER,LUCAS

07:17

SUB OUT by THEIS,CHARLIE

07:17

SUB OUT by PODANY,PEYTON

07:17

SUB OUT by HOCHSTEDLER,HUDSON

07:17

SUB IN by FARNIOK,LIAM

07:17

SUB IN by HILLESHEIM,VINCENT

07:17

SUB IN by TSCHETTER,HENRY

07:17

SUB OUT by SHANNON,NOAH

07:17

SUB OUT by AGUILLON,JOAQUIN

07:17

SUB IN by JILLA,KYLE

07:17

SUB IN by DIAZ,JAVIER

07:17

GOOD FT by MYER,LUCAS

60 (+11)

MAC 49-60 (-11)

GOOD FT by MYER,LUCAS

06:54

MISS LAYUP by TSCHETTER,HENRY(in the paint)

—

REBOUND DEF by MYER,LUCAS

06:36

TURNOVER by JILLA,KYLE

06:36

STEAL by FARNIOK,LIAM

06:31

62 (+13)

GOOD LAYUP by TSCHETTER,HENRY(fastbreak)(in the paint)

SJU 49-62 (-13)

GOOD LAYUP by TSCHETTER,HENRY(fastbreak)(in the paint)

—

ASSIST by FARNIOK,LIAM

06:31

TIMEOUT TEAM by TEAM

06:31

SUB OUT by MYER,LUCAS

06:31

SUB IN by AGUILLON,JOAQUIN

06:09

GOOD LAYUP by HAMBURGE,NOAH(in the paint)

62 (+11)

MAC 51-62 (-11)

GOOD LAYUP by HAMBURGE,NOAH(in the paint)

05:42

MISS 3PTR by FARNIOK,LIAM

—

REBOUND OFF by HILLESHEIM,VINCENT

05:27

MISS LAYUP by JOHNSON,JUSTIN(in the paint)

—

REBOUND OFF by HILLESHEIM,VINCENT

05:22

64 (+13)

GOOD TIPIN by HILLESHEIM,VINCENT(in the paint)

SJU 51-64 (-13)

GOOD TIPIN by HILLESHEIM,VINCENT(in the paint)

05:14

MISS LAYUP by JILLA,KYLE(in the paint)

—

REBOUND DEF by TSCHETTER,HENRY

05:09

66 (+15)

GOOD LAYUP by BEAN,BAIDEN(fastbreak)(in the paint)

SJU 51-66 (-15)

GOOD LAYUP by BEAN,BAIDEN(fastbreak)(in the paint)

—

ASSIST by TSCHETTER,HENRY

05:08

TIMEOUT 30SEC by TEAM

05:08

SUB OUT by JOHNSON,JUSTIN

05:08

SUB OUT by TSCHETTER,HENRY

05:08

SUB IN by PODANY,PEYTON

05:08

SUB IN by HOCHSTEDLER,HUDSON

05:08

SUB OUT by JILLA,KYLE

05:08

SUB OUT by DIAZ,JAVIER

05:08

SUB IN by SHANNON,NOAH

05:08

SUB IN by MYER,LUCAS

04:54

MISS JUMPER by AGUILLON,JOAQUIN(in the paint)

—

REBOUND DEF by HILLESHEIM,VINCENT

04:39

MISS LAYUP by HILLESHEIM,VINCENT(in the paint)

—

REBOUND DEF by SHANNON,NOAH

04:25

FOUL by BEAN,BAIDEN

04:18

MISS JUMPER by AGUILLON,JOAQUIN(in the paint)

—

REBOUND DEF by PODANY,PEYTON

04:07

FOUL by AGUILLON,JOAQUIN

03:59

MISS 3PTR by FARNIOK,LIAM

—

REBOUND DEF by HAMBURGE,NOAH

03:34

MISS JUMPER by SHANNON,NOAH(in the paint)

—

REBOUND DEF by HOCHSTEDLER,HUDSON

03:14

MISS JUMPER by HILLESHEIM,VINCENT(in the paint)

—

REBOUND DEF by SHANNON,NOAH

03:13

FOUL by BEAN,BAIDEN

03:12

MISS FT by SHANNON,NOAH

—

REBOUND DEF by PODANY,PEYTON

03:00

FOUL by HILLESHEIM,VINCENT

03:00

TURNOVER by HILLESHEIM,VINCENT

02:40

MISS JUMPER by MYER,LUCAS(in the paint)

—

REBOUND DEF by HILLESHEIM,VINCENT

02:24

68 (+17)

GOOD LAYUP by HILLESHEIM,VINCENT(in the paint)

SJU 51-68 (-17)

GOOD LAYUP by HILLESHEIM,VINCENT(in the paint)

—

ASSIST by BEAN,BAIDEN

02:10

MISS 3PTR by HAMBURGE,NOAH

—

REBOUND DEF by BEAN,BAIDEN

01:53

70 (+19)

GOOD LAYUP by FARNIOK,LIAM(in the paint)

SJU 51-70 (-19)

GOOD LAYUP by FARNIOK,LIAM(in the paint)

01:53

TIMEOUT 30SEC by TEAM

01:53

SUB OUT by BEAN,BAIDEN

01:53

SUB OUT by PODANY,PEYTON

01:53

SUB OUT by FARNIOK,LIAM

01:53

SUB OUT by HILLESHEIM,VINCENT

01:53

SUB OUT by HOCHSTEDLER,HUDSON

01:53

SUB IN by JOHNSON,JUSTIN

01:53

SUB IN by TSCHETTER,HENRY

01:53

SUB IN by LIEN,JAMISON

01:53

SUB IN by WEICHERT,EVAN

01:53

SUB IN by MCCLEERY,A.J.

01:53

SUB OUT by WALTHER,OWEN

01:53

SUB IN by SAHELY,GABRIEL

01:35

GOOD 3PTR by HAMBURGE,NOAH

70 (+16)

MAC 54-70 (-16)

GOOD 3PTR by HAMBURGE,NOAH

—

ASSIST by SAHELY,GABRIEL

01:21

TURNOVER by LIEN,JAMISON

01:21

STEAL by SHANNON,NOAH

01:17

GOOD DUNK by SHANNON,NOAH(fastbreak)(in the paint)

70 (+14)

MAC 56-70 (-14)

GOOD DUNK by SHANNON,NOAH(fastbreak)(in the paint)

01:01

FOUL by SAHELY,GABRIEL

01:01

71 (+15)

GOOD FT by MCCLEERY,A.J.

SJU 56-71 (-15)

GOOD FT by MCCLEERY,A.J.

01:01

SUB OUT by MYER,LUCAS

01:01

SUB IN by RANDLE,JAMAL

01:01

72 (+16)

GOOD FT by MCCLEERY,A.J.

SJU 56-72 (-16)

GOOD FT by MCCLEERY,A.J.

00:46

MISS JUMPER by AGUILLON,JOAQUIN

—

REBOUND DEF by JOHNSON,JUSTIN

00:40

74 (+18)

GOOD LAYUP by WEICHERT,EVAN(fastbreak)(in the paint)

SJU 56-74 (-18)

GOOD LAYUP by WEICHERT,EVAN(fastbreak)(in the paint)

—

ASSIST by JOHNSON,JUSTIN

00:33

MISS 3PTR by RANDLE,JAMAL

—

REBOUND DEF by JOHNSON,JUSTIN

00:25

76 (+20)

GOOD LAYUP by WEICHERT,EVAN(fastbreak)(in the paint)

SJU 56-76 (-20)

GOOD LAYUP by WEICHERT,EVAN(fastbreak)(in the paint)

—

ASSIST by TSCHETTER,HENRY

00:16

TURNOVER by RANDLE,JAMAL

00:16

STEAL by MCCLEERY,A.J.

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Portola girls basketball team aiming for another memorable CIF post-season run –

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January 10, 2026

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Portola Coach Brian Barham talks to his team during a timeout. (Photo courtesy Brady Kim).

Portola’s girls basketball team, coming off the most successful season in the eight-year history of the program, is having another memorable year under Coach Brian Barham.

Portola, which is in the competitive Pacific Coast League, which also includes Sage Hill and Rosary Academy, is off to a 13-6 overall start and looking for a solid run in the CIF post-season playoffs again.

“Last year, we ended our season in the semifinals round of the state tournament,” Barham said. “This season, we return three starters off that team. As always, we’re the smallest squad on the floor every night. Knowing this, we have stuck with our space and pace system.

“Speed wise, this is a special group to watch. We’re averaging just over 70 shots per game. Our squad has learned the more the balls move, the better we look.”

Portola was 19-16 overall last year and 6-2 in league play.

Three seniors have led the way for the Bulldogs, who are ranked 12th in Orange County.

“Maddison Nguyen remains one of the faster guards in Orange County while averaging 13 points per game,” Barham said. “Her speed and ability to compromise a defense creates so many opportunities for her teammates.”

Another top player is senior Kara Niho is closing in on 1,000 career points.

“If she hits it, she will be the fifth player in our program’s history to achieve the milestone,” Barham said.

Another senior, Amelia Booth “took her game to the next level,” Barham said.

Booth is averaging 11 points, 14 rebounds and and four steals a game.

“She is the emotional driving force for our team. In the fall, Amelia committed to Saddleback College where she will join her former teammate, Nina Saiki (Portola 2025),” Barham said.

Barham said he knows there will be challenges in the league.

“This season, we will have our hands full during PCL league play,” he said. “The league runs through Sage Hill, who are still the Yankees. We have three private schools in the league, so it will be an uphill battle every night. On the bright side, the tough competition helps preparation wise for a possible CIF run.”

Barham said he has been proud of the way the team has approached games.

“We often tell the players, ‘the way you play the game will be the way you live your life, so don’t be boring.’ We want our players to be dynamic on and off the court. As a coach, it’s very rewarding to watch this undersized group never punk out. I am proud of their fighting spirit.

“I would love to see this group have a special ending. However, our fate is in the hands of the basketball gods. As always, we will whatever we deserve.”

Portola opened league play Tuesday losing to Rosary Academy 56-52. The Bulldogs were scheduled to play Sage Hill Friday night and also have a non-league game Saturday at home vs. Westiminster.

—Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone; timburt@ocsportszone.com

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What are we teaching Maine’s young athletes?

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January 10, 2026

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Meghan Henry lives in Portland.

Youth sports has long been lauded as one way to instill a sense of belonging, responsibility, patience and accountability in young people. Sports, particularly team sports, pushes youth to think beyond the “me” and toward the “we.”

“Sportsmanship is as important as winning,” we say. We should be good humans as we strive to be good athletes. In the last few weeks, I have had the misfortune of witnessing behavior very out of line with these tenets.

My daughter plays basketball on the eighth grade team of King Middle School in Portland. The team is composed of four (maybe five) players who have played this game before. The other 11 players have never played. Not only is most of the team new, the coaches are also new. They are dedicated King staff filling an unexpected gap, have no experience coaching and limited basketball experience in general.

But the players and coaches are learning, they are showing up, they are trying their best, they are helping each other out on the court — often to understand the basic rules of the game.

As you may have guessed, the King team is not in the middle of a winning season. We have lost every game, often by a pretty good margin. During most of these games, the other teams exhibit behavior you’d expect. The coaches pull the best players after the first half, they don’t press or try too hard to steal the ball from kids obviously still learning to control the ball, they don’t shoot three-pointer after three-pointer. Basic sportsmanship.

In two of our recent home games, however, we have had teams come in missing that bit of sportsmanship that the other teams exhibited. Windham won the game 73 to our 6. Falmouth won 64 to our 19. During both of these games, the coaches kept their best players in, they stole the ball constantly, they smirked.

Windham celebrated when they hit 67 points (6-7!) while King still had just 6 points. And they continued to score. Their coaches encouraged this. They laughed. They argued with the refs. Falmouth did the same. During the last two minutes of the Falmouth game, the coaches and the players were engaging in “operation 6-7” and had all the players shooting three-pointers for the last few minutes just so they could laugh. The King players kept up their efforts. They did not give up and Falmouth was denied that extra bit of mocking celebration, thank goodness.

You cannot ignore the underlying context that shines a harsher light on this. Windham and Falmouth are both well-resourced schools. King is not. Our gym has a court that is smaller than regulation, and we do not have bleachers. The King staff line up metal chairs along the wall before each game. When you sit, your toes can touch the sideline.

Many of the King players are in families here (legally) to seek asylum from countries to which they cannot return. The current environment adds a level of stress to all families in our community, and especially those who live in fear of having their parents taken during school drop-offs. For these and other reasons, few King parents can attend the games.

However, the political climate and socioeconomic disparities are not the responsibility of the student athlete to fully understand. It should be the responsibility of the coaches to help them understand. What are we teaching our youth when we allow players to engage with the world this way?

Each team could have won handily and handled it with grace. They chose not to. These players are watching and learning how to behave on the court. This is not a “participation trophy” argument. The better teams should win and, in an evenly matched game, the better players should play more than the players still learning.

Please do not confuse a plea for sportsmanship with anything other than that. These teams took on the role of every antagonist in an underdog sports movie. During this holiday season, I hope that these coaches and others who have lost sight of the real goal of youth sports reflect on whether they are focusing enough on helping student athletes be good humans as they become — no doubt — exceptional athletes.

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Dead dogs, dead cat discovered at Bedford Twp property amidst animal neglect investigation

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January 10, 2026

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BEDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — In an update related to the dozens of animals found at a Bedford Township property Wednesday, the Battle Creek Police Department (BCPD) announced Friday that some dead animals were also found on the property.

Several dogs and one cat were found dead in addition to the 29 dogs, 15 cats, and two horses that had been removed from the Woodside Drive property that day, according to BCPD.

Police said the residence was operating as animal rescue but received a tip that raised concerns about animal care.

The dogs and cats are now in the care of the Calhoun County Animal Shelter and partner facilities, where staff are continuing medical and behavioral evaluations.

Shelter Executive Director Jackie Martens told News Channel 3 on Thursday many of the dogs are showing positive signs, but not all animals were up to date on rabies vaccinations.

Records for the cats have not yet been provided, meaning the shelter may need to re-vaccinate and spay or neuter them as a precaution.

Veterinarians are continuing medical evaluations. The horses were taken to a secure location that officials are not disclosing due to the ongoing investigation.

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The owner was not home when authorities searched the property and no arrests have been made, according to BCPD. As detectives continue to investigate, the department said they will likely submit the case to the Calhoun County Prosecutor’s Office for review of potential criminal charges.

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Supreme Court to Hear Cases on Trans Youth Sports Bans as Advocates Warn of Mental Health Harm

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January 10, 2026

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As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear two high-profile cases involving transgender student athletes, LGBTQ+ advocates are urging the justices to consider not only constitutional questions, but the real-world consequences facing trans youth across the country.

On Jan. 13, the court will hear oral arguments in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox, cases that challenge state laws barring transgender girls from participating on school sports teams that align with their gender identity. While the cases focus on athletics, advocates say the broader implications reach far beyond the playing field.

What’s at Stake for Trans Youth

The challenged laws in West Virginia and Idaho are part of a growing wave of state-level restrictions that target transgender participation in school sports. Supporters of the bans often frame them as necessary for fairness or safety. Critics argue they rely on assumptions rather than evidence and impose blanket exclusions that fail to account for differences in age, sport, or level of competition.

The Trevor Project, the nation’s leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ+ young people, has taken a firm stance against the bans. In a statement released ahead of the hearings, CEO Jaymes Black urged the Supreme Court to reject what he described as discriminatory policies.

“Like all young people in this country, transgender youth deserve the opportunity to play sports at school, if they want to,” Black said, emphasizing that exclusion sends a damaging message about belonging.

Mental Health Impacts Backed by Data

The Trevor Project points to a growing body of research linking anti-transgender legislation to negative mental health outcomes. According to the organization, transgender and nonbinary youth living in states where restrictive laws were enacted reported up to a 72% increase in suicide attempts compared to peers in states without such policies.

Their 2024 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People found that 46% of transgender and nonbinary respondents seriously considered suicide in the past year. Political debates and legislation were cited as a major source of distress, with 90% of LGBTQ+ youth saying recent politics harmed their well-being.

Sports participation, meanwhile, appears to have protective effects. LGBTQ+ youth who reported playing sports showed nearly 20% lower rates of depressive symptoms than those who did not. Still, fewer than one in three LGBTQ+ young people participate in athletics, often citing discrimination or fear of mistreatment as barriers.

Beyond Fairness Arguments

Black also criticized the laws for applying broad restrictions without nuance. “These one-size-fits-all bans treat every sport, age group, and level of competition the same,” he said, adding that they are rooted in misinformation rather than evidence.

While acknowledging the need for thoughtful discussion around safety and competition, Black drew a clear line between regulation and exclusion. “Banning an entire group of young people from any participation whatsoever is discrimination, plain and simple,” he said.

Polling from The Trevor Project suggests the emotional toll is immediate. Among transgender and nonbinary youth surveyed, debates around sports bans triggered feelings of anger, sadness, stress, and fear, underscoring how public discourse alone can impact mental health.

Looking Ahead

The Supreme Court’s decisions in these cases could shape how states approach transgender inclusion in schools for years to come. Regardless of the outcome, The Trevor Project says its mission remains unchanged.

“No matter what they decide,” Black said, “we will continue fighting for a world where transgender and nonbinary youth feel safe, seen, and accepted exactly as they are.”

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Deadline for sport complex naming applications is next week | Tracy Press

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January 10, 2026

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The city of Tracy will take suggestions for naming the Tracy Sports Complex on 11th Street, for one more week, with Thursday, Jan. 15, the deadline for submitting names.

The Tracy City Council, at its Dec. 2 meeting, updated its naming policy for city facilities, giving the council the ability to name certain parts of a public building or parks and recreation facility for a city dignitary or member of the community.

The result was the naming of the baseball fields at Legacy Fields for former Mayor and current San Joaquin County Supervisor Robert Rickman, the soccer fields at Legacy Fields for late Tracy Youth Soccer League leader Shirley Thompson, and the lobby at Tracy City Hall for the most recent former Mayor Nancy Young.

During the discussion the council also considered naming the softball fields at Tracy Sports Complex for former Mayor Brent Ives, Tracy’s mayor from 2006 to 2014, and a city council member when the sports complex was planned, developed and then dedicated in 2002.

Instead, the council agreed that it wanted to name the full complex for Ives, but under the policy for naming public buildings and parks and recreation facilities, reviewed and updated that night, choosing to rename the Tracy Sports Complex requires the city to go through the full naming process.

The city opened the process on Dec. 15, allowing people to make nominations, and following the Thursday deadline for nominations, the naming recommendations will go to the Parks and Community Services Commission. The commission meets on the first Thursday of every month, with the next meeting scheduled for Feb. 5. The commission then picks three names, listed in order of preference, and forwards its recommendation to the City Council.

Applications for naming of public buildings and parks and recreation facilities are at www.cityoftracy.org/our-city/departments/parks-recreation-department/park-naming-nomination. They can be mailed or brought in person to Tracy City Hall, 333 Civic Center Drive, Tracy, CA 95376, or emailed to parks@cityoftracy.org, with the subject line “Naming Public Buildings, Parks & Facilities.”

• Contact the Tracy Press at tpnews@tracypress.com or (209) 835-3030.

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Join Us at Girls in Sports Night on Tuesday, January 20!

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January 9, 2026

Your Sports Nation

Want to learn about the variety of exciting sports available to Cambridge girls in Kindergarten – 5th grade? Join us at Cambridge Girls in Sports Night on Tuesday, January 20 at the War Memorial Field House (1640 Cambridge St., Door 15) from 5 –7 p.m.!

Research shows that girls who play sports are more likely to get better grades; have higher levels of confidence and self-esteem; develop critical skills necessary for success in the workplace; and build a larger community of friends.

At Cambridge Girls in Sports Night, attendees can:

Explore new sports and discover local Cambridge teams
Meet representatives from hockey, ultimate frisbee, lacrosse, soccer, flag football, cheerleading, softball, and more!
Participate in hands-on demonstrations
Sign up on the spot for athletic leagues
Enjoy games, pizza, and more!

The event, presented by the Cambridge Women’s Commission and Cambridge Recreation, is open to anyone in grades K – 5 who identifies as a girl or with girlhood.

Registration is required to attend. Register Here!

After the event, stay to cheer on the CRLS Girls Varsity Basketball Team at 7 p.m.! (Attending the game is free!)

Questions? Contact Adam Corbeil, Director of Cambridge Recreation, at acorbeil@cambridgema.gov.

View Event Flyer (PDF)

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