Stars and Big Games

A slate of big games coming up Friday evening in boys and girls high school basketball as well as a handful of important matchups on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights.

Before we look ahead, Patch looks back at last week to spotlight some of the standout performances.

Girls Spotlight Player of the Week

Madison Craig is having a season to remember at Foothill High. The senior guard broke the school record for career points on Jan. 3 when she surpassed Lindsey Jones' record of 1,332 points. Craig continues to have impressive games throughout the month. Last Tuesday's game against Monte Vista High was an example when Craig poured in 18 points and added four assists.

Her coach, Terri McMorrow, said Craig is a quiet but fierce competitor who performs best under pressure. “Madison’s ability to score and create on offense is part of what makes her unique as a player," McMorrow said. "We are proud of her accomplishment and know that all she wants to do on the court is help her team be successful."

Boys Spotlight Player of the Week

Amadi Udenyi is having one big game after another as De La Salle High has built a 16-2 record this season. On Saturday, the senior guard knocked down 27 points and added four assists in the Spartans' victory over Lincoln High. Udenyi scored 19 points the night before in De La Salle's win over Foothill High.

His coach, Frank Allocco Sr., said many of Udenyi's points come in crucial situations. "Amadi has the knack of knocking down the huge three when it's needed most," said Allocco. "His defense is as good as I've ever seen at this level."

Other notable performances

As noted in Danville Patch last week, San Ramon Valley High senior guard Logan Louks scored 45 points in the Wolves' 71-53 victory over Livermore High. Coach John Raynor said Loules was simply "in a zone" that evening.

Alysse Ketner of Amador Valley High scored 30 points in the Dons' 79-60 victory Tuesday night over California High. The junior guard was also a key player in Amador Valley's 70-68 overtime win against Livermore High on Friday evening.

Senior Marcus Walton tallied 28 points in Concord High's 70-44 pasting of Berean Christian High on Friday evening. Walton has helped lead his team to a 13-6 overall record so far this season.

Senior Hannah Huffman poured in 24 points for Carondelet High as the Cougars defeated Foothill High, 67-50, on Friday evening. Huffman has helped lead her team to a 14-3 overall record and a 6-0 league record this season.

This Week

Tuesday

Northgate High's boys basketball team travels to Clayton Valley High to take on the Eagles in an important league battle. The Broncos are 11-8 overall and 3-2 in league. Clayton Valley is 12-6 overall and 3-2 in league.

Wednesday

Dublin High's girls basketball team will be in Lafayette to take on Acalanes High. The Gaels are 11-6 overall and 3-2 in league. Acalanes is 12-6 overall and 2-2 in league.

Castro Valley's girls team will host Moreau Catholic High. The Trojans are 13-4 overall and 6-1 in league. Moreau Catholic is 10-7 overall and 5-2 in league.

San Lorenzo High's boys basketball team visits San Leandro High. The Rebels are 9-8 overall and 5-2 in league. San Leandro is 14-4 overall and 6-2 in league.

Thursday

Concord High's boys team hosts Miramonte High in a big league showdown. The Minutemen are 13-6 overall and 4-2 in league. Miramonte is 13-4 overall and 3-1 in league.

Friday

De La Salle High travels to Pleasanton to take Amador Valley High. The Spartans are 16-2 overall and 5-1 in league. Amador Valley is 12-6 overall and 4-2 in league.

Dublin High's boys team travels to San Ramon to take on arch rival Dougherty Valley High. Dublin is 13-6 overall and 4-1 in league. Dougherty Valley is 12-6 overall and 2-3 in league.

San Leandro High's boys team is on the road against Mt. Eden. The Pirates are 14-4 overall and 6-2 in league. Mt. Eden is 14-4 overall and 5-3 in league. San Leandro won the first meeting last month.

Amador Valley's girls team goes to Concord to battle Carondelet High. The Cougars are 14-3 overall and 6-0 in league. Amador Valley is 13-5 overall and 3-3 in league.

Logan High's girls team is on the road to take on Mission San Jose High. The Colts are 12-7 overall and 4-1 in league. Mission San Jose is 18-1 overall and 5-0 in league.