The 7th/8th grade boys' basketball team continued their season last weekend, participating in the 21st annual Napa Invitational Tournament. The Bobcats lost a tough first-round matchup with eventual champions St. John's Lutheran, but bounced back with a win on Saturday against St. Luke's from Santa Rosa. Blue Oak struggled to build an early lead to 28-21 at halftime, but came out strong to start the second half with 26 points in the third quarter. Every Blue Oak player scored in the game, which ended with a score of 69-45. The boys moved on to a consolation championship matchup against St. John's Catholic. The first half concluded with St. John's ahead 28-19, but the Bobcats won the third quarter 12-6, and pulled within one point late in the fourth quarter. St. John's finally pulled away on free throws to win 51-44.
The 5th/6th girls' basketball team remains undefeated after two preseason and one regular season games! Last Saturday the girls got their regular season off to a great start by defeating St. Francis 15-13.