As the basketball season winded down, three Ukiah/Long Creek basketball players were recognized by the High Desert Basketball. 

For the boys team, the league named James Kreamier, first league, “Player of the Year.”

The senior led the Mountaineers to a 6-3 league record, overall the team went 13-9. 

“Winning Player of the Year was a huge accomplishment for me, said Kreamier. “It is the first time, as far as back as anyone can remember, that a player from Long Creek has won the honor,” 

He said he worked hard  throughout his high school career.

“I want to thank my family, coaches and teammates for making this possible,” said Kreamier. 

Thomas Kreamier, a junior, was an honorable mention. 

Junior Dorothea Johnson, received an honorable mention as well.

The girls team,