Magic Archives


4/7/08
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Orinda Magic Blue and Red Teams will play in the 6th Annual Sac-Town Spring NCAA Showcase April 18-20 at Cosumnes River College. Last spring over 60 NCAA DI and DII coaches, along with NAIA & Junior College Coaches attended, and evaluated from the stands. CLICK HERE for tournament website and list of college coaches who will be in attendance.

3/27/08
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This weekend's brackets for the Stockton Mustangs Tournament are up and on your team's page.  The Red Team, the Gold Team and the Bronze Team(6th grade) will all be playing this weekend.

3/21/08 - Practice schedule through April 4th is up for all teams.
3/3/08 - Open Tryouts for high school girls continue Wednesday March 5th, 7-9 p.m. at Wagner Ranch in Orinda.  Players still in their high school season on March 5th should email Darrell Hirashima Jr. at dj@orindamagic.org, and let us know that you intend to tryout for a team.

3/3/08 - Practice for 7th and 8th graders begins Wednesday, March 5th, 5-7 p.m. at Wagner Ranch.
3/3/08
- Practice for 6th graders will be on Sunday, March 8th, 5-7 p.m. at Wagner Ranch.
3/3/08 - Practice for 6th graders will be on Sunday, March 8th, 5-7 p.m. at Wagner Ranch.
3/3/08 - Practice for 6th graders will be on Sunday, March 9th, 3-5 p.m. at Miramonte.



2/20/08 - Open Tryouts for high school girls begin Saturday March 1st, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Wagner Ranch in Orinda.  Players still in their high school season on March 1st should email Darrell Hirashima Jr. atdj@orindamagic.org, and let us know that you intend to tryout for a teamOrinda Magic will have four high school level teams this spring and summer.

2/20/08 
- Open Tryouts for 6th, 7th and 8th graders conclude on Saturday Feb. 23 at Wagner Ranch. 6th grade 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 7th grade 12:30-2 p.m.   8th grade 2-3:30 p.m.

1/16/08 -
Tryouts for 6th grade girls are Feb. 9th, 9-10 a.m. at Wagner Ranch. Feb. 16th, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Wagner. Feb. 23rd, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Wagner Ranch.

Tryouts for 7th grade girls are Feb. 9th, 10-11 a.m. at Wagner Ranch. Feb. 16th, 12:30-2 p.m. at Wagner. Feb. 23rd, 12:30-2 p.m. at

Wagner Ranch.

Tryouts for 8th grade girls are Feb. 9th, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Wagner Ranch. Feb. 16th, 2-3:30 p.m. at Wagner. Feb. 23rd, 2-3:30 p.m. at Wagner Ranch.

1/11/08 - Are you ready to make the commitment to take your game to the next level? Tryouts for Orinda Magic spring and summer teams are nearly upon us. 6th, 7th, and 8th graders have registration and their first evaluation on Saturday, Feb. 9 at Wagner Ranch in Orinda. High school players have registration and first evaluation on Saturday, March 1 at Wagner Ranch. If your high school season is still going on March 1, simply contact Darrell Hirashima Jr. and inform him that you want to tryout when your season ends. Darrell can be reached by email dj@orindamagic.org, or on his cell phone (510) 772-8132. 6th, 7th, and 8th graders can also contact Darrell if they want to play but can't make it on Feb. 9.

9/17/07 - Excitement is already brewing at Kansas University as Orinda Magic center Ashley Ellis, currently ranked as one of the top 15 centers in the nation, makes her plans to join the Jayhawk women's basketball team. To view the full story at KUsports.com CLICK HERE.

9/5/07 - TRYOUTS for the fall 8th grade Orinda Magic team will continue tomorrow night onThursday, Sep. 6 from 7-9 p.m. at Pine Valley Middle School. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

9/3/07 -
Hoopgurlz.com has released player rankings for the class of 2009, and Orinda Magic-Black player DeNesha Stallworth was ranked as the #2 forward in the country, and nationally ranked as the #18 player overall in the class of 2009. To see DeNesha's profile on hoopgurlz.com CLICK HERE. For the complete rankings for the class of 2009 CLICK HERE.


8/29/07 - Orinda Magic guard Katie Batlin, "widely regarded as one of the top players in the 2008 class," according to an article released today on NorCalPreps.com, has committed to attend St. Mary's College. Batlin joins another former Orinda Magic star, Jontelle Smith, who is entering her third season as a Gael.

CLICK HERE for the full story, as well as video of Katie Batlin. (Need to register to view full article.)

8/22/07 - Orinda Magic forward DeNesha Stallworth "has garnered the attention from opponents and coaches across the country," according to a recent article from NorCalPreps.com.

CLICK HERE for the full story of Stallworth's rise to the top of the recruiting pool, as well as video. (Need to register to view article.)

8/17/07 - TRYOUTS for the fall 8th grade Orinda Magic team will begin on Thursday, Aug. 30 from 7-9 p.m. at Pine Valley Middle School in San Ramon. The address for Pine Valley is 3000 Pine Valley Rd., San Ramon, CA 94583. The team will compete in AAU tournaments from September to February. Coach DJ is looking for committed players who want to play on a competitive and fun team while focusing on their individual development. Fees for the fall will come to $250. Arrangements can be made.

For more info call Darrell Hirashima, Jr. at (510) 772-8132, or email at dj@orindamagic.org.

All tryouts will be at Pine Valley, the full schedule is as follows: