With March Madness making its debut, Clayton Valley students and staff are showing excitement to play basketball and let loose. In total, there will be 17 games, and the winning student team will face the staff team. The event began March 17 and takes place in the main gym during lunch periods.  Each team comprises six students and an optional coach, if the team chooses. Teams go head-to-head in a basketball tournament that runs through March 26, when the final is played. The

The CVCHS girls basketball team enjoyed an impressive run during the 2025-2026 season. The Ugly Eagles finished second among North Coast Section Division 1 teams and sixth overall in NCS, according to MaxPreps’ final rankings. They ended the season with a record of 23-10 overall and went undefeated in the Diablo Athletic League at 11-0.  In the open division of the NCS bracket, Clayton Valley beat Bishop O’Dowd in the first round 75-64, eventually losing to San Ramon Valley i

Clayton Valley’s historic boys basketball season came to an end March 5. The Ugly Eagles finished 27-5 overall and possessed a 12-0 record in Diablo Athletic League play. Led by Coach Frank Allocco, the Eagles won the DAL championship and were also runners-up in the NCS Open Division playoffs. This earned them a spot as a No. 2 seed in the D1 CIF State Championships. Throughout the season, CV snagged signature wins over King’s Academy, Sacramento, and Dougherty Valley. These

Clayton Valley Charter High School has named former Sacramento State assistant Nathan Kenion as its new football head coach, replacing Nick Tisa.  Kenion has a long history in the game of football. He played at De La Salle High School as a running back and safety, playing with future all-pro NFL running back Maurice Jones-Drew.  When looking for a head coach, CVCHS athletic director Eric Bamberger said experience and a long history with the game is something the school looked

The Clayton Valley boys soccer team is currently performing at a high level, holding the #8 rank in California by MaxPreps. They sit at #1 in NCS Division 1 and #1 in the Diablo Athletic League as well.  But if you ask the players, their success isn’t just about talent. It’s about a shared sacrifice. This year, the roster is made up of athletes who decided to put their individual club soccer careers on hold to play for their school.  “I think our team is special and unique be

Ten Clayton Valley seniors participated in a signing ceremony hosted in the gym Feb. 4. The event was held so these student-athletes could officially commit to play their respective sports at the college level. The athletes included in the ceremony have all worked extremely hard to get the opportunity to play their sport beyond high school. Their families, teammates, and the staff all gathered to celebrate them, with people filling the bleachers and some holding signs and bal

Clayton Valley's boys basketball season is underway and the Ugly Eagles are trying to beat expectations after last year's playoff run. The Eagles finished with a record of 23-13 and 8-4 in Diablo   Athletic   League play, making it all the way to the NCS semifinals last year. But still the team must try to reload after the loss of key seniors such as Elijah Perryman, who earned a scholarship to Utah State. Coach Frank Allocco said one of their best strengths is filling holes

The second round of the North Coast Section Division 2 football playoffs is here. Clayton Valley entered the playoffs with a 5-5 record. On Nov. 14, the Ugly   Eagles hosted Windsor High School in the first round and won a tightly contested game 20-19 to improve to 6-5. They were led by star running back Jhadis Luckey who had 31 carries, rushed for 185 yards and a touchdown. He also recorded a 66 - yard catch and touchdown. This Friday, they take on Campolindo on the road, wi

Clayton Valley’s flag football team has enjoyed many achievements throughout its first three years. But the most important accomplishment so far is the growth of the program. The coaches and athletes put in a lot of hard work since day one.  That growth paid off this year in the Ugly Eagles’ third straight North Coast Section playoff appearance, where they advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating James Logan in the first round. Quarterback Giana Marcantonio, a junior, ha

Homecoming is taking place this weekend, and with that comes all the festivities as well. ASB and its committees have been working hard to get this done for students here at Clayton Valley leading up to Friday night’s football game against Liberty. The dates are set and the ball is rolling. The timing for homecoming is a whole month earlier than last year, in September instead of October.  “Most of the dates for Homecoming are set by admin,” Justin Arevalo Mendez, an ASB memb

The 2025 CIF North Coast Section Girls Wrestling Championship took place February 21-22 at Albany High School. NCS is known for its tough competition, with teams from all over the area participating. This championship marked the last chance the Clayton Valley girls had to show their hard work and dedication throughout the season, which they certainly did.  Not only did Clayton Valley win the NCS team title, they also had four state qualifiers emerge from the championship and

Girls Flag Football, as introduced last fall, is back at Clayton Valley for the 2024 season. Its first season saw great successes as it...

Clayton Valley held a ceremony before its season-opening football game, honoring legendary former coach Tim Murphy by naming the field...

The spring welcomed baseball to Clayton Valley, and with the season now coming to an end, the 2024 team proved to be determined and...

Last week, Clayton Valley hosted the Special Olympics Basketball on campus during the school day. The school partnered with Special...

Abbi Cooper has become an immediately recognizable name for the current Clayton Valley students and staff after her extraordinary...