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Choosing the right youth basketball league involves more than finding a place to play. Parents want to understand the cost, schedule, locations, team formation and registration process before making a commitment. To make that decision easier, here are answers to five of the most common questions families ask about the 2026–27 Buzzardball Winter Basketball League. 1. What Does It Cost? Registration fees for the 2026–27 season are: Kindergarten–2nd Grade: $350 3rd–8th Grade: $400 Half-payment options are also available: Kindergarten–2nd Grade: $175 3rd–8th Grade: $200 Your payment secures your child’s roster spot. Registration includes much more than games. Players receive a reversible pro-style jersey, weekly practices and games, professional photo day, certified officials, experienced site directors, free spectator admission and outstanding support throughout the season. Most importantly, Buzzardball is built around equal playing time, balanced teams and creating a positive experience for every player. 2. When Does the Season Begin? Practices begin the week of December 7, 2026. Regular-season games are played on Sundays: January 10 January 17 January 24 January 31 February 7 February 21 February 28 The Kindergarten–2nd Grade season concludes on February 28. The 3rd–8th Grade divisions will hold their playoffs on March 7. This schedule gives families the complete season calendar before registering, making it easier to plan ahead. 3. Where Are Games and Practices Held? Buzzardball games will be played at four primary locations: Sport Courts Fitness Rio Americano High School El Camino High School John Barrett Middle School Practices are held at several facilities throughout the Sacramento area: Sport Courts Fitness Legend Athletics Arden Church Touch Shooting Pick Up USA Church of God Brookfield School Teams practice once each week for one hour. Practice assignments are based on team and coach availability. We work hard to provide flexibility and find a schedule that works for as many families as possible. 4. Can My Child Play With Friends? Yes! Buzzardball offers families three ways to register: Register individually and be placed on a team Register with friends and request to stay together Register as part of a complete team Friend requests are an important part of the Buzzardball experience, and we make every effort to honor them. Families should list their friend or coach requests during registration. The earlier players register, the easier it is to keep groups together while creating balanced teams. 5. How Do I Register? Visit BuzzardballHoops.net and complete the online registration form. During registration, you will provide your child’s information, identify any friend or coach requests and select a payment option. Please remember that completing the registration form by itself does not reserve a roster spot. Payment secures your child’s place in the league. The primary registration deadline is November 15, 2026. However, some divisions—especially our younger age groups—may fill before the deadline. Families are encouraged to register early. Bonus: What If I Still Have Questions? You do not have to navigate the process alone. I am Steve Buzzard, the owner and director of Buzzardball, and I am personally available to help your family. Whether you have questions about the right division, friend requests, practice availability, payment options or anything else, you can contact me directly. Call or text: 916-947-7464Email: scbuzzard@gmail.com Texting is usually the fastest way to reach me. For 21 seasons, Buzzardball has worked to provide Northern California families with a complete youth basketball experience—one built around equal playing time, positive coaching, sportsmanship, skill development and fun. We would love for your child to become part of the Buzzardball family. Be a good sport. Play hard. Have fun. And always remember—it’s a game. Register for the 2026–27 Winter League Visit BuzzardballHoops.net to complete your registration. Primary registration deadline: November 15, 2026

One thing that sets Buzzardball apart: You have options. When registering, families can choose: 👤 SOLO — We'll place your player on a team. 👥 FRIENDS — Register with friends and play together. 🏀 TEAM — Bring a group of 8–10 players. How We Build Teams We use your registration choice along with the skill-level information provided during registration. This ensures that each player finds a suitable team. 🎯 The Goal Create balanced teams. Provide kids with a fair, competitive, and enjoyable basketball experience. 🆕 New This Season 3rd–8th Grade Teams Teams will be capped at 9 players. Why? More playing time. More opportunities. Better experience. Coaches can still request 10–12 players when needed to keep a friend group together. K–2 Teams Capped at 10 players, with the option to carry up to 12. The big picture: Whether your child comes alone, with a buddy, or with an entire team, there's a place for them at Buzzardball. Skills Development Buzzardball focuses on skill development. Players learn essential basketball skills. Dribbling, shooting, and teamwork are emphasized. Coaches provide guidance. They help players improve. Life Skills Through Sports Basketball teaches more than just the game. It builds character. Players learn teamwork, discipline, and respect. These skills are valuable on and off the court. Community Engagement Buzzardball is part of the Sacramento community. We encourage families to participate. Events and activities foster connections. Parents can get involved too. Conclusion Buzzardball offers a unique experience. Players can choose how they want to join. The focus is on fun, skill development, and teamwork. 🏀 Be a good sport. Play hard. Have fun. And always remember it's a game.

When families join a youth basketball league, they aren't just signing up for practices and games. They're trusting someone with a piece of their family's schedule, their child's experience, and ultimately their peace of mind. At Buzzardball, I take that responsibility personally. The big picture: Buzzardball is a one-man operation. When you have a question, concern, scheduling issue, or simply need some clarification, you have direct access to me — Steve Buzzard, the league director. You Have Direct Access There isn't a customer-service department or a call center between you and the person running the league. When you text, call, or email Buzzardball, you're communicating directly with me. I believe families deserve answers. Sometimes a quick response to a simple question can eliminate a lot of uncertainty. Questions Are Always Welcome No question is too big or too small. Wondering which division is right for your child? Have a question about practices? Want to play with friends? Trying to understand Gold vs. Silver? Have a scheduling conflict? Ask me. I'd much rather have a family reach out and get the information they need than spend time wondering. Flexibility Matters Families are busy. Kids play multiple sports. Parents juggle work, school, practices, activities, vacations, and everything else life throws at them. That's why flexibility has always been an important part of Buzzardball. During registration, families can provide information about practice availability, friend requests, scheduling needs, and other circumstances. I can't promise that every request will be possible, but I will always do my best to find a solution. That's especially important to me. The league has structure, but the structure shouldn't prevent us from using common sense and working with families whenever possible. Peace of Mind for Parents My goal isn't simply to put teams on basketball courts. I want parents to feel like they know what's happening, know who to contact, and know that someone will respond when they need help. That means: Clear communication Quick responses Direct access to the league director Flexibility when circumstances allow A willingness to answer questions A personal approach to running the league Those things are part of the Buzzardball experience just as much as practices, games, jerseys, officials, and championships. Have a Question? Contact Me Directly. Steve Buzzard — League Director 📱 Text or Call: 916-947-7464📧 Email: scbuzzard@gmail.com🌐 Website: BuzzardballHoops.net I typically respond quickest to text. Whether you're already registered or you're considering Buzzardball for the first time, I'd be happy to answer your questions. Buzzardball: Northern California's Complete Youth Basketball Experience Be a good sport. Play hard. Have fun. And always remember it's a game.

When families compare youth basketball programs, the registration fee is only part of the story. The better question is: What does my child—and our family—receive as part of the experience? Buzzardball Winter League registration includes much more than a spot on a team. It provides a complete, family-friendly recreational basketball experience built around participation, development, competition and fun. A Complete Basketball Experience Every registered Buzzardball player receives: A reversible, pro-style Buzzardball jersey A professional Photo Day package Weekly team practices Sunday league games Certified officials On-site league directors Free admission for all spectators There are no weekly admission charges for parents, grandparents, siblings or friends. Families are encouraged to come watch, support their players and enjoy the experience together. Equal Playing Time Buzzardball is an all-play youth basketball league. Every player deserves the opportunity to participate, contribute and develop. Equal playing time is not treated as an extra benefit—it is a foundational part of the Buzzardball experience. All our teams use a Buzzardball Sub Grid Our goal is to help players improve their skills and confidence without allowing winning to become more important than participation. Balanced Teams and Divisions Information provided during registration helps us place players and form teams as thoughtfully as possible. Depending on the division, Buzzardball offers Gold and Silver levels: Gold is designed for more competitive and experienced players. Silver is designed for beginner-to-mid-level players. Some divisions begin the season together and are separated after the first two games. This allows us to observe the teams before creating divisions that offer better competitive balance. Better balance creates better games—and a better experience for players, coaches and families. Register Solo, With Friends or as a Team Families have three ways to join Buzzardball: Solo: Register individually, and we will place your child on a team. Friends: Request to play with one or more friends. Team: Register an existing team or friend group together. Team and friend requests are important to us. While every request depends on space, division size and roster balance, I do my best to keep players together whenever possible. Outstanding Coaches and League Support Buzzardball coaches are an important part of the experience. They give their time to teach basketball, encourage players and create a positive team environment. Coaches receive league guidance, rules and support throughout the season. Site directors are also present on game days to assist families, coaches and officials. Family-Friendly Scheduling Families are busy, and many Buzzardball players participate in other sports and activities. During registration, parents can identify the practice days that work best for their family. I use that information when placing individual players and friend groups onto teams. Practice requests cannot always be guaranteed, but I work directly with families to find the best available fit. Complete teams have additional flexibility because their coach helps select the team’s practice day and time. Sacramento Kings and Golden 1 Center Opportunities Buzzardball’s relationship with the Sacramento Kings provides families with special opportunities and ticket offers during the season. Eligible Gold Division teams will also have the opportunity to play championship games at Golden 1 Center in March — an unforgettable experience for young basketball players. Specific opportunities are based on availability and will be communicated to participating families during the season. More Than Basketball Players will learn basketball skills, but the Buzzardball experience is also designed to reinforce: Sportsmanship Teamwork Responsibility Confidence Respect for coaches, officials and opponents How to compete with the right attitude How to handle both winning and losing Those lessons matter long after the final game. What Are You Really Registering For? Buzzardball registration includes the tangible things families expect: a jersey, practices, games, officials and photos. But the real value is the complete experience: A place where children receive meaningful playing time, compete at an appropriate level, play alongside friends, build confidence and learn lessons that reach beyond basketball. That is what Buzzardball has worked to provide Sacramento-area families for more than two decades. Be a good sport. Play hard. Have fun. And always remember it’s a game.

BUZZARDBALL WINTER LEAGUE REGISTRATION - It's Easy! - CLICK HERE Buzzardball Winter League 2026-27: Your Ultimate Parent Guide Get Ready for an Exciting Season! Preparing for the Buzzardball Winter League just got easier! Our 2026-27 Parent Guide has everything you need to know before the season begins. This includes registration and payment options, practice locations, game schedules, league updates, uniforms, communication, and important dates. Browse each section below to help your family get ready for another unforgettable Buzzardball season. Registration Details Registration is now open. Secure your spot today! Visit our registration page for more information. Payment Options We offer various payment options. Choose what works best for your family. Options include credit card payments and payment plans. Make sure to complete your registration before the deadline. Practice Locations Practices will take place at several locations throughout the Sacramento area. Check the schedule for specific times and places. Each team will have a designated practice location. Game Schedules Game schedules will be released soon. Stay tuned for updates. We will notify you via email and our website. League Updates Stay informed! We provide regular updates about the league. Follow us on social media for the latest news. Uniforms Uniforms are included in the registration fee. Each player will receive a jersey and shorts. Ensure your child wears the proper uniform during games. Communication We prioritize clear communication. Parents will receive updates via email and our website. For urgent matters, contact your team coach directly. Important Dates Mark your calendars! Here are some key dates to remember: Registration Deadline: [Insert Date] First Practice: [Insert Date] First Game: [Insert Date] End of Season: [Insert Date] Buzzardball Difference Buzzardball is more than just a basketball program. We focus on teaching life skills through sports. Players learn teamwork, discipline, and respect. These lessons extend beyond the court. Getting Started New to Buzzardball? Welcome! We are excited to have you. Review the Parent Guide for all necessary information. Join us for an orientation session to meet coaches and other parents. Stay Connected Communication is key. Follow us on social media for updates. Join our community and stay engaged throughout the season. Be A Good Sport. Play Hard. Have Fun. And Always Remember... It's Just a Game!

“Buzzardball Winter League Game Locations | Sacramento” One of the most common questions I receive from families registering for the Buzzardball Winter Basketball League is: Where will my child play their games — and what time will they play? Here's a look at how Buzzardball game days work. 🏀 Four Buzzardball Game Locations Buzzardball Winter League games are played at four Sacramento-area locations: Sport Courts Fitness Rio Americano High School El Camino High School John Barrett Middle School Games are played on Sundays, typically beginning around 9:00 AM, with our final games scheduled for either 6:00 or 7:00 PM. Important: These Times Are Based on the 2026 Season The schedule below is not the finalized 2027 schedule. It shows how our divisions were scheduled during the 2026 Buzzardball Winter League season. The goal for 2027 is to keep our schedule as close to last year's format as possible. That consistency helps families know approximately when and where their child is likely to play before the final schedule is released. 📍 Sport Courts Fitness — K–2 Sport Courts Fitness serves as our primary home for our youngest Buzzardball players. Kindergarten: 9:00, 10:00 and 11:00 AM 1st Grade: 11:00 AM, 12:00, 1:00 and 2:00 PM 2nd Grade: 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, 5:00 and 6:00 PM New for 2027! 🏀 Our new 1st/2nd Grade WNBA Division will play during the existing 1st and 2nd Grade game windows. 🏀 Our new 2nd Grade NBA Gold Division will play toward the end of the day. 📍 Rio Americano High School Based on last season's schedule: 7/8 NBA: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM 3/4 NBA Gold: 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, 6:00 and 7:00 PM 📍 El Camino High School 5/6 WNBA & 7/8 WNBA:10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM 5/6 NBA Silver:2:00, 3:00, 4:00 and 5:00 PM 5/6 NBA Gold:6:00 and 7:00 PM 📍 John Barrett Middle School 3/4 NBA Silver:10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 4:00, 5:00, 6:00 and 7:00 PM 3/4 WNBA:1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 PM 🏈 Playing Next Level Flag Football? I know many Buzzardball families participate in multiple sports. If your child is also playing Next Level Flag Football, please indicate that during registration. I will do my very best to schedule your Buzzardball games accordingly. I can't promise that every potential conflict can be eliminated, but knowing about it during registration gives me the best opportunity to make the schedule work. The Big Picture My goal is to make the Buzzardball Winter League as predictable and family-friendly as possible. While the final 2027 schedule will depend on registration numbers, team counts and division sizes, the plan is to stay as close to the successful 2026 schedule as possible. That's why I'm sharing this information now — so families can have a much better idea of what their winter Sundays could look like before registering. Stay tuned for more answers in our Buzzardball Winter League FAQ Series. Be a good sport. Play hard. Have fun. And always remember it's a game.

🏀 Buzzardball FAQ No. 3: Tell Me More About Practices Practices are one of the biggest questions families have when considering the Buzzardball Winter League. Here’s what you need to know. 📅 THE BASICS One practice per week One hour Practices begin the week of December 7th Weekday practices are typically between 4:30–8:30 PM Saturday options are available from 9:00 AM–Noon Younger teams generally practice earlier 📍 MULTIPLE PRACTICE LOCATIONS We use gyms throughout the Sacramento area, including Sport Courts Fitness, Legend Athletics, Arden Church, Touch Shooting, Pick Up USA, Brookfield School and Church of God. 📣 YOU HAVE A VOICE! When you register, tell me which days work best for your family. I use that information when placing individual players on teams. Registering with friends? I'll do my best to honor your practice requests. Bringing in a complete team? Your coach selects the practice day and time. The bottom line: I know families are busy. My goal is to be as flexible as possible and find a situation that works. 🏀 Building skills. Building friendships. Building confidence. Be a good sport. Play hard. Have fun. And always remember it’s a game. #Buzzardball #BuzzardballFAQ #BuzzardballHoops #SacramentoYouthBasketball #SacramentoBasketball #YouthBasketball #WinterBasketball #YouthSports

🏀 BUZZARDBALL FAQ: What are Gold & Silver Divisions? We want players competing in an environment that fits their experience and ability. 🥇 Gold = Competitive🥈 Silver = Beginner–Mid Level For our larger divisions, Gold & Silver help create better competitive balance and a better basketball experience for everyone. NEW THIS SEASON: 2nd Grade Boys can choose Gold or Silver! 🥇 2nd Grade Gold features 9-foot hoops, professional officials and 3rd–8th Grade basketball rules — while still keeping the focus on development with no scorekeeping. 🥈 2nd Grade Silver continues with our traditional 2nd Grade format. Two options. One goal: Put kids in an environment where they can develop, compete and enjoy basketball. 🏀 More answers are coming in our Buzzardball Winter League FAQ Series!

Hello Everyone! Here are the AFTERNOON rosters for the upcoming Buzzardball Summer Camp. I will update these rosters weekly. The rosters are listed alphabetically by grade. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Director STEVE BUZZARD 916-947-7464 * scbuzzard@gmail.com CLICK HERE FOR MORNING ROSTERS UPDATED | 265 KIDS | as of August 1st, 2026 GENERAL SESSION PARTICIPANTS | 28 Kids | ** June 15th - 19th ** - COMPLETED 1st Leo Davtyan, Luke LaFountain 3rd Aydin Christopher, Cash Kinsel 4th Emmett Ash, Ana Bonilla, Aiden Brincko, Cyrus Eisenhut, Sam Filter, Zach Nieves 5th Mickey Chantri, Georgia Filter, Finneas Higgs, Eddie Kinsel, Tristan Klein, Ethan Pierce, Desmond Walsh-Geltner, Kai Wedge, Rory Zickgraf 6th Demian Arriaga, Isandro Arriaga, Evan Birkeland, Thomas Desai, Nathan Williams 7th Henry Bateman, Luca Lettini, Ben Sears-Ogus 8th Noah Williams MINI SESSION PARTICIPANTS | 27 Kids | ** June 22nd - 26th ** - COMPLETED K Daegan Cyphers-Isle, JJ Unger 1st Rahyim Robinson, Ryan Villa 2nd Brashaad Flowers, Jacob Sibayan 3rd Kingston Alberts, Brayden Ellerman, Chase Ellerman, Arthur Hopkins, Lucas Ramirez 4th Ayit Ben-Ari, Ruhaan Dalla, Aiden Sharma 6th Eric Alpha, Nathan Williams (2) 7th Michael Johnson, Leo Lubitsch, Khanh Nguyen, Rylan Rushton 8th Finn Bazos, Jasper Bjelica, Ari Esperas, Luca Lettini (2), Emmett Mulligan, Miles Pisarsky, Judah Rosenberg MINI SESSION PARTICIPANTS | 47 Kids | ** June 29th - July 3rd ** - COMPLETED K Daegan Cyphers-Isle (2) 1st Shaya Amirkhizi, Levi Hemsworth, Charlotte Pritzlaff, Olivia Pritzlaff, Warren Waste 2nd Alexander Anger, Aaron Zhang 3rd Tashi Ehsan, Tobin Hemsworth, Scarlett MacKenzie, Pasha Mixon, Cooper Poritz 4th Sonia Dhillon, Lev Freeman, Aiden Sharma (2) 5th Stone Duncan, Aurora Machado, Zoe MacKenzie, Kai Wedge (2) 6th Eric Alpha (2), Drew Bausman, Harry Dhillon, Nima Ehsan, Gracie Goldthwaite, Vivian Pritzlaff, Aaron Sockolov 7th Oliver Amiri, Leo Lubitsch (2), Khanh Nguyen (2) 8th Ddraig, Buenviaje, Liam Goldthwaite, Ari Esperas (2) Andrew Kearns, Oscar Kurtz, Luca Lettini (3), Wesley Machado, Alec Mendoza, Emmett Mulligan (2), Miles Pisarsky (2), Judah Rosenberg (2) GENERAL SESSION PARTICIPANTS | 34 Kids | ** July 6th - 10th ** -- COMPLETED 1st Ian Clyde, Luke LaFountain (2), Ethan Merry, Roman Tirrito 2nd Eric Bayquen 3rd Evaan Gulati 4th Dominic Alexander, Alan Bayquen, Matias Defelice, Vince Leber, Cody Loeb, Richie Niello 5th Max Fuentes, Shrey Gulati, Gavin Haas, James McFarlin, Theo Pashalides 6th Eric Alpha (3), Demian Arriaga (2), Isandro Arriaga (2), Drew Bausman, Jacob Claremon, Aaron Sockolov (2), Nathan Williams (3) 7th Oscar Kurtz (2), Leo Lubitsch (3), Ben Sears-Ogus (2) 8th Stafford Gueye, Benny Kerub, Luca Lettini (4), Gregory Phillips, Sajj Dharnidharka (2) GENERAL SESSION PARTICIPANTS | 32 Kids | ** July 13th - 17th ** -- COMPLETED PK Keyan Herath K Grayson Thompson 1st Luke LaFountain (3), Beau Newell, Charlotte Thompson 2nd Tristan Alsasua, Hailey Kim, Niam Nayeri 3rd Alexander Afanasevich, Beau Aspinwall, Olivia Newell, Bailey Rho, Jaxon Walton 4th Cody Loeb (2), Nyle Nayeri, Marcus Nurmi 5th Conall Christen, Ethan Kim, Noah Koss, James McFarlin (2), Camden Rho, Rory Zickgraf (3) 6th Charlie Aspinwall, Thomas Desai (2), Noah Nayeri, Benjamin Riess, Nathan Williams (4), Henry Willsey 7th Leo Lubitsch (3), Caylem Reed, Ezekiel Voight 8th Ddraig Buenviaje (2), Andrew Kearns (2), Benny Kerub (2), Luca Lettini (5), Judah Rosenberg (3), London Wright BIG KIDS SESSION PARTICIPANTS | 15 Kids | ** July 20th - 24th ** -- COMPLETED 5th Everett Bayha, Adam Fares 6th Eric Alpha (4), Kason Munyer, Sam Nichelmann (2), Nathan Williams (5), Connor Yull 7th King Marbray, Ben Sears-Ogus 8th Ashton Alves, Luke Battistone, Seth Battistone, Ari Esperas (3), Luca Lettini (6), Noah Williams ALL GIRLS SESSION PARTICIPANTS | 34 Girls | ** July 27th - 31st ** -- COMPLETED 1st Aanvi Cross 2nd Natalia Garcia 3rd Rheya Contreras, Ellie Keegan, Olivia Melvin, Lia Owens 4th Myla McDougall, Kensington Sachs, Samantha Spillane, Thea Talbott 5th Remy Bodell, Penelope Contreras, Aasha Cross, Cece Devine, Kate Grandinetti, Leila Kronemeyer, Charlotte Lutz, Samantha Silveira, Diem Singh 6th Hadley Kain, Delyse Leber, McKayla Madden, Ava Owens, Piper Sherman, Aubrey Wheless 7th Alexander Calkin, Melia Kronemeyer, Ever Parkinson, Johanna Stubblefield, Vivian Talbott 8th Kelsie Johnson, Hope Cannady, Adeline Stubblefield, Alexa Wheless GENERAL SESSION PARTICIPANTS | 49 Kids | ** August 3rd - 7th ** PK Martin Goldsmith K Xavier Limjuco, Jiya Raman 1st Robert Goldsmith (2), Troy LaVigne 2nd Alex Anger (2), Jackson Avery, Eric Bayquen (2), Kiran Carney, Niam Nayeri (2) 3rd Lincoln Avery, Spencer Camy, Aydin Christopher (2), Kean Fuller, Eric Joy, Jonathan Hudak, Nikitas Kalogeropoulos, Owyn Killingsworth Ava LaVigne, Brian Law, Lucas Limjuco, Zayne Mohsen, Teddy Norton, Jeevan Raman, Sam Snyder 4th Diego Anguiano, Alan Bayquen (2), Grant Ehlers, Lev Freeman (2), Julian Mahan O'Connor, Nyle Nayeri (2) 5th Izak Alikhan, Everett Bayha (2), Jack Camy, Oliver Cullity, Beau LaVigne, Theo Pashalides (2) 6th Noah Nayeri (2), Benjamin Riess, Aaron Sockolov (3) 7th Leo Lubitsch (4), Ben Sears-Ogus (3) 8th Kate Ehlers, Ari Esperas (4), Andrew Kearns (3), Greyson Lawrence, Luca Lettini (7), Sam Nichelmann, Brandon Yuen-Graham

Hello Everyone! Here are the MORNING rosters for the upcoming Buzzardball Summer Camp. I will update these rosters weekly. The rosters are listed alphabetically by grade. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Steve Buzzard | 916-947-7464 | scbuzzard@gmail.com ** indicates multiple camps attended by the participant CLICK HERE FOR AFTERNOON ROSTERS UPDATED | 402 KIDS | as of August 9th, 2026 GENERAL SESSION PARTICIPANTS | 22 Kids | ** August 10th - 14th ** -- In Session PK Nicolas Avila, Martin Goldsmith (2), Taylor Tillman K Kwame Atsina (2), Daegan Cyphers-Isle (3) 1st Phoebe Bregman, Robert Goldsmith (2), Claire Ham 3rd Benjamin Babb, Lucas Ham, Nikitas Kalogeropoulos (2), Charlie Smith 4th Alder Kernodle, Julian Mahan O'Connor (2) 5th Hannah Bregman, Calvin Sweeney 6th Delilah Dharnidharka, Easton Smith 7th Ben Lieber 8th Sajj Dharnidharka, Conrad Kingsley, Luca Lettini (6) GENERAL SESSION PARTICIPANTS | 47 Kids | ** June 15th - 19th -- COMPLETED PK Luke Cantwell K Mason Cherye 1st Luke LaFountain, Maeve Rogus 2nd Cooper Brown, Levi Cantwell, Miles Christen, Lucas Connell, Henry Deterding, Wyatt Fricklin, Theo Helfrick, Finn Klescewski, Evalyn Sanchez, Rilo Ullman, Hayden Vanderlick 3rd Aydin Christopher, Jack Deterding, Henry Fairman, Mateo Kugler-Dumlao, William Selby, Jaxon Vanderlick 4th Emmett Ash, Aiden Brincko, Joshie Cantwell, Cyrus Eisenhut, Lachlan Lutz, Zach Nieves, Earnest Owens, Benjamin Settels 5th Mercy Cantwell, Anna Connell, Peter Delacruz, Adam Fares, Finneas Higgs, Samuel Paskevichyan, Desmond Walsh-Geltner, Jonathan Woo, Rory Zickgraf 6th Thomas Desai, Brayden Hall, Oscar Owens 7th Henry Bateman, Ben Sears-Ogus 8th Ashton Alves, Conrad Kingsley, Ali Latif, Luca Lettini MINI SESSION PARTICIPANTS | 39 Kids | ** June 22nd - 26th - COMPLETED ** PK Aryan Javidan, Dominic Milan, Lachlan Terry, Everleigh Torres K Cal Bollinger, Walter Chen, Daegan Cyphers-Isle, Vivie Dean, Mo Farid, Shepherd Stark, JJ Unger 1st Brooks Chase, Rowan Hickinbotham, Luca Javidan, Luke LaFountain (2), Jude Ogren, Nolan Pappas, Emerson Shoffner, William Sucher, Oliver Terry, Ryan Villa, Zayn Yavrom 2nd Brashaad Flowers, Kyrie Lennox, Sloane Malenab, Abram Pennekamp, Evalyn Sanchez (2), Jacob Sibayan, Nevea Torres 3rd Kingston Alberts, Caroline Dyer, Brayden Ellerman, Chase Ellerman, Jordan King, Olivia Melvin, Edward Purinton, Lucas Ramirez, Noah Seyford, Davis Stark MINI SESSION PARTICIPANTS | 47 Kids | ** June 29th - July 3rd ** - COMPLETED PK Cecilia DeFelice Carazo, Wally Duncan, Eli Gelender, Avi Klein, Dominic Milan (2), Paul Wertz, Michael Zhang K Ellis Baumgartner, Daegan Cyphers-Isle (2), Vivie Dean (2), Mo Farid (2), Rowan Keegan, Emerson Vong, Ellie Weathers 1st Raia Awashti, Liam Burke, Miles Carroll (2), Aanvi Cross, Jaiden Gill, Felix Halpin, Cosmo Ingoglia, Elliot Johnston, Lewis Jones, Logan Ross, Sahana Khangura, Conrad Trimble, Warren Waste, Caleb Wertz, Henry Whitehead 2nd Alexander Anger, Logan Ban, Cooper Brown (2), Parker Do, Jonah Freshour, Graham Ramos, Ben Vong, Emily Woo, Aaron Zhang 3rd Ian Johnston, Sahib Khangura, Adelyn Koeth, James Minderman, Wilson Smith 4th Luke Freshour GENERAL SESSION PARTICIPANTS | 54 Kids | ** July 6th - 10th ** -- COMPLETED K Michael de Guzman, Theo Minnema, Kendall Poritz 1st Leo Bolanos, Luke LaFountain (2), Lucca MacDonald, Ethan Merry, Theodore Ortiz, Aiden Perea, Roman Tirrito 2nd Eric Bayquen 3rd Aydin Christopher (2), Maddie de Guzman, Louis DeFazio, Evaan Gulati, Emory Minnema, Wyatt Ochoa, Bryson Saephan 4th Alan Bayquen, Hazel Hanna, Cody Loeb, William Meredith, Nellie Moore, Leandro Ramirez, Lucas Renzi, Jacob Valentine 5th Max Fuentes, Shrey Gulati, Gavin Haas, Evelyn Hansen, Nora Irwin, Aurora Machado (2), James McFarlin, Rory Zickgraf (2) 6th Demian Arriaga, Isandro Arriaga, Wylie Breese, Katherine Elmas, Gracie Goldthwaite (2), Brayden Hall (2), Christopher Lau, Aidan Lillis, Lucas Ramirez 7th Ascher Minnema, Ben Sears-Ogus (2) 8th Ashton Alves (2), Devin Brown, Kylie Brown, Ari Esperas, Liam Goldthwaite (2), Jake Harper, Benny Kerub, Luca Lettini (2), Wesley Machado (2) GENERAL SESSION PARTICIPANTS | 57 Kids | ** July 13th - 17th ** -- COMPLETED 1st Lucca Defelice, Hudson Hsia-Brien, Luke LaFountain (3), Beau Newell, Ethan Nguyen, Nicky Vaid 2nd Kyrie Lennox (2), Sloane Malenab (2), Maisie McFarlin, Niam Nayeri, Evalyn Sanchez (3) 3rd Aydin Christopher (3), Matt Connoly, Quinn Haus, Henry Hsia-Brien, James Minderman (2), Calvin Naidu, Olivia Newell, Ayden Orakzai, Bailey Rho, Wilson Smith (2), Vikram Vaid, Jaxon Walton 4th Cody Loeb (2), Nyle Nayeri, Marcus Nurmi 5th Conall Christen, Giovanni Corsetti, Brayden Hall (2), Noah Koss, Max McBride, James McFarlin (2), Annabeth Naidu, Camden Rho, Collin Rust, Ethan Smith, Rory Zickgraf 6th Peter Delacruz, George Lee, Noah Nayeri, Trevor Pollock, Colten Wagaman, Henry Willsey 7th Teddy Bewley, Andrew Neff, Brahm Nolan, Rylan Rushton, Caleb Rust, Waaris Singh 8th Ashton Alves (2), Jasir Butler, Ari Esperas, Benny Kerub (2), Luca Lettini (3), Henry Phillips, Judah Rosenberg, Cody Young ALL GIRLS SESSION PARTICIPANTS | 41 Girls | ** July 20th - 24th ** -- COMPLETED K Hannah Fleming, Meridian Liske 1st Scarlet Murdoch, Maeve Rogus (2) 2nd Sloane Mack 3rd Caitlin Armstrong, Delaney Bossenecker, Viola Diaz, Ashlyn Hall, Sarah Kane, Ellie Keegan, Adelyn Koeth (2), Joanna Neff 4th Lucia Badovinac, Lily Benkosky, Harper Dobbyn, Henley Fleming, Lucia Gasparotto, Eloise Jones, Aurora Murdoch, Naomi Stanush 5th Camila Ambrosini, Remy Bodell, Kennedy King, Lydia Prince, Josephine Torres, Ivy Willson 6th Zyla Aujla, Ashlea Baker, Henna Basi, Avery Broadway, Aubrey Brown, Delilah Dharnidharka, Elle Erickson, Mikella Finks, Izzy Jones, Grace Kiefer, Ellie Schuckert, Gray Wilhelmi 7th Raya Katz 8th Sofia Cortez BIG KIDS SESSION PARTICIPANTS | 24 Kids | ** July 27th - 31st ** -- COMPLETED 3rd Levi Lavy 4th Henry Bender, Luke Cardinale, Preston Do, Alexander Goligowski, Parker Hills, Kensington Sachs 5th Ethan Smith (2), Rory Zickgraf (4) 6th Eric Alpha, Hadley Kain, Piper Sherman, Nathan Williams 7th Kabir Brar, Gael Rodriguez 8th Ashton Alves (3), Ari Esperas (2), Kelsie Johnson, Mason Johnson, Luca Lettini (4), Sam Nichelmann, Connor Soluri, Noah Williams

Buzzardball isn’t simply a place to play basketball. For more than two decades, we have worked to create a complete youth basketball experience for Sacramento-area families. The Buzzardball Winter League features: ⭐ A positive, safe and fun environment ⭐ An all-play format with meaningful court time ⭐ Sunday games and a predictable weekly schedule ⭐ Professional officials from Hawkins Officiating Service ⭐ A community-focused atmosphere ⭐ A season-ending championship experience at Golden 1 Center Every detail is designed to help young players build confidence, improve their basketball skills and experience what it means to be part of a team. The 2026–27 season will serve boys and girls in grades K–8 as Buzzardball celebrates its 21st year! Registration opens in August. Learn more at BuzzardballHoops.net.

A Personal Message from Director Steve Buzzard Twenty-one seasons ago, Buzzardball began with one simple goal: create a basketball experience where every child feels encouraged, challenged, and valued. While our league has grown tremendously over the years, that mission has never changed. Whether your child is joining us for the very first time or returning for another season, thank you for trusting our staff with something incredibly important—your child. Every season I watch something special happen. A shy kindergartner makes their first basket. A player who once struggled to dribble becomes one of our leaders. Former players return as coaches. Lifelong friendships begin. Those moments remind me that basketball is simply the vehicle. The real goal is helping young people grow in confidence, character, and teamwork. Life skills being learned. "Buzzardball is about more than basketball. It's about building confidence, teamwork, friendships, and memories that last a lifetime." I look forward to a great season. It all starts August 1st!