Sports briefs - Nov. 19

Willows jr. high basketball tourney

The Willows Recreation Department/Willows Lions Club 19^th annual 7^th and 8^th grade basketball tournament is being held Nov. 20-22 at the Willows Intermediate School.

All games will feature six-minute quarters except the championship game, which will go to seven-minute periods.

Price of admission is $4 for adults and $1 for students.

First round match-ups for both 7^th and 8^th grades are: Palermo v. Nelson, 12 p.m.; Central v. Durham, 1:05 p.m.; Willows v. Notre Dame, 2:10 p.m.; and C.K. Price v. March Jr., 3:15 p.m.

First-round games for 7^th-graders are Nov. 20; 8^th-graders begin play Nov. 21.  

Chico State Wildcat baseball camp

Chico State is holding its annual Wildcat Baseball Holiday Camp Dec. 21-23.

Under the direction of Dave Taylor, Chico State head baseball coach, campers will experience three days of intense learning and fun competition. The camp is available to children ages 6-12 of all skill levels, will run from 12-4 p.m. and costs $100.

Each session consists of professional instruction, stressing the fundamentals of hitting, pitching, catching and infield and outfield defense.

For more information call Matt Fonteno at 898-6743, e-mail him at mfonteno@csuchico.edu, or visit the Chico State Web site at www.chicowildcats.com and click on "camps" and then "baseball youth camps."

Former 49er/Raider signing autographs

Dave Wilcox, linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers will be signing free photographs and autographs Nov. 23-24 at Jack's Lounge in the Colusa Casino Resort.

Known as "The Intimidator" for his aggressive style of play, Wilcox played for the 49ers from 1964-74, was named All-NFL five times and was a seven-time Pro Bowl selection.