YCAL League Information

8th grade basketball team

Holmes Junior High is part of the Yolo County Athletic League (YCAL). This league includes Emerson Jr. High and Harper Junior High in Davis, Winters Middle School in Winters, Esparto Middle School in Esparto, Douglass Jr. High and Lee Jr. High in Woodland, and John Knight Middle School in Dixon.

Seasons generally consist of 2 weeks of practice and ten league games (typically Tuesdays and Thursday) played over approximately 5 weeks. In addition, all of the 8th grade teams participate in a league tournament at the end of their season.

The expectation is that all athletes will attend all practices and all games or competition. Practice times are determined by the coach and will typically run Monday through Friday and when competition starts, Monday, Wednesday, Friday.

YCAL Games

Please remember that many schools in the YCAL will charge an entrance fee for the games. Admission for schools other than Davis schools is $5.00 per adult and $3.00 for students, children 10 and under are FREE.

Please remember to always represent our school with positive sportsmanship and cheering for all teams and officials.

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