Big Game Brings Blood

The rivalry between Chico's two local high schools, Chico High and Pleasant Valley High, has always been a heated competition. While tempers can fly and fans can grow rowdy, in most recent years, the players have been very civilized toward each other. Most of the players know of each other on the opposing team from earlier friendships. They do play to win, not fight to win. That doesn't always mean you won't get a chance to see a little blood on the court.

During a drive from Pleasant Valley High's Darren Thomas, he unintentionally elbowed Chico High's Andrew Acevedo in the face. Acevedo left the game with a bloody nose. Beyond the accidental injury, Chico High continued to play to secure a win against Pleasant Valley.

Chico High's #32 Andrew Acevedo leaves the game with a bloody nose against Pleasant Valley High in the second quarter of their boys basketball game at CSUC Acker Gym Friday, January 14, 2011 in Chico, Calif.

(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico High's #3 Jesse Holmes (left) looks to pass against Pleasant Valley High's #22 Clayton Eagleton (right) in the fourth quarter of their boys basketball game at CSUC Acker Gym Friday, January 14, 2011 in Chico, Calif.

(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico High's #24 Sterling Smith (left) goes up for a shot against Pleasant Valley High's #21 Darren Thomas (right) in the third quarter of their boys basketball game at CSUC Acker Gym Friday, January 14, 2011 in Chico, Calif.

(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico High's #33 David Stidham (right) wrestles for a loose ball against Pleasant Valley High's #32 Brian Dooney (left) in the first quarter of their boys basketball game at CSUC Acker Gym Friday, January 14, 2011 in Chico, Calif.

(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico High's #21 David Levitt (center) attempts a rebound against Pleasant Valley High's #23 Dylan Burington (left) and #21 Darren Thomas (right) in the first quarter of their boys basketball game at CSUC Acker Gym Friday, January 14, 2011 in Chico, Calif.

(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

I also spent most of the night racing around the gym shooting both video and stills to put together a "sights and sounds" video of the game.

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