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Vol. 133, No. 51 29
Alturas, California
March 9, 12,2025 2026 October
Serving Modoc Since 1892 16 24 Pages
Lady Braves Playoff Run Unites Community Alturas Elementary Students Boost Fire Safety Skills with CAL FIRE
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Katie Erquiaga with the ball
Allie Weber with the ball
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range, and made 5 of 9 free throws. The Braves collected 38 rebounds, recorded 10 assists and finished 14 Unit, shows the with strong steals while to committing 18 commitment public safety turnovers. ensuring younger education, Modoc Highunderstand School residents Athletic fire Director Rafael critical prevention Sevilla praised the team’s measures. By teaching these postseason run. at an early crucial lessons “I the think their run one age, program helpsisbuild that this communitythrough should safer communities not take for awareness granted,” Sevilla increased and said. “What these Residents girls are preparedness. doing is special and will leave are encouraged to follow the a mark on our school and CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc community. They continue to work hard each day, and have been for many years.” For the first time in Modoc High School history, the CIF Division V Northern California Regional girls basketball championship was hosted at Griswold Gym. Community members were encouraged the Submissions can to be pack emailed stands and wear purple in to info@modocmedia.com. support of the Braves Veterans DayLady is not only as they defended their home about honoring the past court. —The it’sLady about recognizing Braves played the contributions their ongoing final home game of of veterans in night our the season Tuesday with a berth inworkplaces the state neighborhoods, championship and families. game on the line. fell to aims defending TheModoc guide to Division V state champion provide both inspiration Woodland Christian 49-36. and practical resources, Modoc struggled to find an ensuring local stories of offensive rhythm, shooting courage and commitment 12 of 55 (22%) from the are remembered and field and 3 of 22 (14%) from 3-point range. celebrated.
Unit on social media for Senior Katie led ongoing safetyErquiaga tips and the Braves updates. with six points community and while Now 11a rebounds beloved annual adding three steals and two event, the Fire Prevention blocks. Weber and Moltzen Week program is something each finished with five points. that firefighters, staff, Knighton and Marquez added four points apiece, while Huang chipped in three points after connecting from beyond the arc. Kara Erquiaga added two points in limited minutes. Modoc pulled down 22 rebounds, including 11 by Erquiaga, and finished with six steals and five blocked shots. The Braves went 3 of 9 from the free-throw line and committed 10 turnovers. Modoc High School Principal Kristen Budmark praised the team and the community support during the playoff run. “This playoff run was bigger than basketball — it was heart, grit and unity on full display,” Budmark said. “Our Lady Braves gave our community something powerful to believe in, and our Brave Family could not be more proud of the
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Ashlynn Albright looking to pass
Vivian Huang blocking a pass
and students alike look strength, grace and courage forward to each year— they opportunity showed every step of the an to learn, connect, and celebrate the way.” shared responsibility of Budmark also credited the keeping their community community, cheerleaders safe. and band for their support. “Our cheerleaders and band brought the energy, pride and Brave spirit that defined this playoff run,” she said. “Thank you, Modoc, for loving our kids out loud. You showed up with heart, pride and unwavering support, and helped make this playoff run something our students will carry with them for the rest of their lives.” Sevilla also reflected on the program’s growth. “They have left their mark at this school,” Sevilla said. “Coach Albright and Coach Weber have built this program from scratch and guided us to three straight state playoff appearances, along with a league and section title. We have come a long way.”