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By the People, for the People
Curtis Creek Mustangs Finish Undefeated Basketball Season
8th grade boys team wins county regular season, tournament titles
Mar. 12, 2026 at 12:50am
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The Curtis Creek Mustangs 8th grade boys basketball team capped off an undefeated season by winning the 47th Annual Bob Rundle Tournament championship, defeating the Soulsbyville Falcons 52-18 in the final. This gave the Mustangs the "Triple Crown" of Tuolumne County basketball, as they also won the regular season title and the Sonora Tournament earlier in the year.
Why it matters
Finishing an entire season undefeated is an extremely rare accomplishment in youth sports, requiring exceptional talent, coaching, and teamwork. The Mustangs' success highlights the strength of the basketball program at Curtis Creek and the competitiveness of youth sports in Tuolumne County.
The details
The Mustangs dominated their opponents throughout the season, winning their regular season games by an average margin of 25 points and cruising to the tournament title. Coach Jim Schultz praised the team's tight defense and fast-paced offense as keys to their undefeated run.
- The 47th Annual Bob Rundle Tournament was held a few weeks ago at Summerville Elementary School.
- The Mustangs won the Tuolumne County Regular Season Championship earlier this season.
- The Mustangs also won the Sonora Tournament Championship held earlier this season.
The players
Curtis Creek Mustangs
The 8th grade boys basketball team from Curtis Creek Middle School in Tuolumne, California.
Jim Schultz
The head coach of the Curtis Creek Mustangs 8th grade boys basketball team.
Soulsbyville Falcons
The opponent of the Curtis Creek Mustangs in the championship game of the 47th Annual Bob Rundle Tournament.
Summerville Elementary
The winner of the 7th grade tournament at the Summerville Tournament.
Gold Rush Elementary
The winner of the 6th grade tournament at the Summerville Tournament.
What they’re saying
“The Mustangs played a tight, stifling defense and a fast-paced offense with a 4th quarter running clock in every regular season game.”
— Jim Schultz, Head Coach
The takeaway
The Curtis Creek Mustangs' undefeated season is a testament to the strength of their basketball program and the competitiveness of youth sports in Tuolumne County. Their success highlights the value of dedicated coaching, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence at the middle school level.
