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Norcal vs Utah U19 Boys. 2026 GNC. Photo Alex Goff.
HS Boys

NorCal Excels in Boys Brackets at Great Northwest Challenge

The Northern California Grizzlies wrapped up a hugely successful weekend at the Great Northwest Challenge with two Boys championship to add to their Girls U19 title.

The U19 D1 Boys won their third straight GNC championship and the U16s repeated as champions as well.
The program as a whole took six teams, with crucial experience garnered by their D2 teams as well.

NorCal vs Colorado in the Girls U19 bracket of the 2026 Great Northwest Challenge. Photo Alex Goff.
HS Girls

NorCal and Colorado Down to the Wire in Girls U19 Great NW Challenge

Northern California broke Washington's streak of championships, taking the Girls U19 championship at this weekend's Great Northwest Challenge in Bozeman, Mont.

NorCal produced a nifty combination of speed and power, along with plenty of physicality and patience on defense, to get the job done.

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HS Boys

NorCal U19s Careful of Complacency as they Eye Third Straight Win at GNC

Back for another shot at the title, the NorCal Grizzlies U19s are looking for a third straight Great Northwest Challenge Elite Division championship.

The Grizzlies open against a resurgent Washington team at 11:00 AM in Bozeman, Mont. and then take on Montana West in the afternoon.

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HS Boys, HS Girls

Expanded Great Northwest Challenge set for Montana This Weekend

The Great Northwest Challenge is back in Montana for 2026 with an added feature and a large field of teams in competition.

The tournament will run Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14, with the first day being a combine and a major college expo for players to be seen and discuss their college options.

Legion Academy players at University of South Wales.
HS Boys

Legion Academy Unbeaten in Opening Day of New South Wales Championships

For the third consecutive summer, the Legion Academy has returned to Australia, with the U18 squad achieving its highest success rate to date by winning its first three pool matches at the New South Wales State Championships.

The tour began with a visit to the University of New South Wales (UNSW), where players met with International Admissions staff and the Athletic Director. 

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