Championship bound! Clayton Valley grinds past Dougherty Valley to advance to NCS Open finals

CONCORD — When the final buzzer sounded on Wednesday night, the contrast that had defined this matchup between two East Bay powerhouses — speed versus patience, firepower versus resistance — had finally tilted in one direction. 

In a clash between contrasting styles and familiar postseason foes, Clayton Valley did just enough to outlast Dougherty Valley 55-50 and move one step closer to the North Coast Section’s ultimate prize.

“It’s huge to get this win,” senior Vince Ellis said.