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🇺🇸 This Fourth of July, We're Celebrating More Than Independence... We're Celebrating UNITY. 🇺🇸

The strength of our nation has always come from people coming together around a common purpose. Communities grow stronger when we choose collaboration over competition, partnership over division, and a shared vision over individual agendas.

That same spirit is guiding the future of basketball in Chico.

Today, we're incredibly excited to announce a new chapter for youth basketball in the North State.

🏀 NorCal Ryze and the Chico Avengers are joining forces.

Together, we are proud to introduce the Ryze Avengers.

This partnership represents something bigger than a new team name. It represents two organizations choosing to work together to create more opportunities for athletes, stronger programming, and a unified basketball community.

For our first demonstration of unity, we will join Kona Ice of Chico in the 4th of July parade in downtown Chico tomorrow morning. Come out and say hi, give us a wave, and cheer on the Ryze, Ryze Avengers, and Kona Ice!

As construction continues on The Nest, this partnership accelerates our vision of creating Northern California's premier destination for basketball development.

Moving forward, our athletes will have opportunities to compete under both the NorCal Ryze and Ryze Avengers banners, united under one mission:

🔥 Develop athletes.
🤝 Build character.
🏡 Strengthen our community.

This isn't about replacing what either program has built. It's about combining strengths, sharing resources, and creating something even greater than either organization could accomplish alone.

The future of basketball in Chico isn't divided.

It's united.

From all of us at NorCal Ryze, thank you for believing in our vision and supporting what we're building together.

Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸 taken in Chico, California by @fredblue187

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CHICO where are you?!! Only 2 chico teams ready to represent!! What yall scared of?!!! Don’t let these teams from out of town come into Chico and take this CASH!!! Sacramento…..where yall at? Come get this Cash! Yuba City….i know you got hoopers there! Orland…yall scared? Bay Area….we got hotel discount! Come on up! Redding, Oroville, Mt Shasta all ready to represent!! Should be a fun family environment with high level of competition. by @fredblue187

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4 months ago

So proud of my little guys! They were so excited to play at the Golden 1 Center….worked out the nerves and won a Championship!! Good job Avengers! This group will be special in a few years….WATCH!! Thanks again to all the parents that trust me with their children!! @mclnicraig @bykerjohn @coachtnewton @king_the_mentality taken in Golden 1 Center by @fredblue187

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3 years ago

MY BABY BLUE is 1 years old! Where did a whole year go….this little girl loves me so much. My little Chaco Taco! ROYALTY RAIN BLUE aka SQUIRREL!! Love you so much girl. DANGEROUSLY! Can’t do this without you. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! by @fredblue187

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12 days ago

Something for EVERYONE! All ages, all genders, all teams (school teams welcomes), all areas! From Bay Area teams, to Sac, to Yuba, to Chico, to Redding and everything North. We have tourney opportunities for you all. If anyone wants both tourneys in both areas for both weekends, we have an amazing deal for you!!! Please tap in to register for either or both! Comp levels will be high and low to accommodate all. by @fredblue187

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16 days ago

A few fun moments from this past weekend’s tourney! Thanks to all the parents who came out and supported the kids. Don’t miss out on the next one! BACK AT THE NEST. 26/27th!! Reserve your sport asap!!! by @fredblue187

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17 days ago

Another Fun, Competitive tourney in the rear! Teams representing 10 different cities from SACRAMENTO to REDDING and really leaving it on the floor! Here are some of the Champions. Thanks to everyone that came out and supported! We will be back to the NEST 26th&27th! Hope to see you all there!! by @fredblue187

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17 days ago

Championship game!!! by @fredblue187

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19 days ago

Great battle at THE NEST! by @fredblue187

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20 days ago

YOUTH DEVELOPMENTAL LEAGUE!! by @fredblue187

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21 days ago

Amazing showing in Week 1!! @shadd1zzle had an MVP performance. Step into the BLUE LEAGUE….you have to be ready. You could give up 30!!! On again this Sunday 430-930 games! AT THE NEST! 424 Otterson Drive by @fredblue187

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22 days ago

WAY TO GO AVENGERS!!!! Boys pulled up and represented in @wctakeover tourney. 14u dominated winning every game by 35+ points….we need a challenge. Anyone out there!?? My little guys went 2-2 and loss a couple close games with half of them playing 1-2 age groups up! It will all pay off in the end!!! Thanks parents for trusting your kids with me and your continued support! taken in American River College by @fredblue187

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