Busy weekend for local hoop teams

<p>It is going to be a busy weekend for local basketball teams as they try to squeeze in important pre-league games prior to the winter break. </p><p>Petaluma's boys are at Rancho Cotate Thursday night for a pride game against the rival Cougars. Starting this week's play, the Trojans were 1-3 on the season, while Rancho Cotate was 0-4.</p><p>The Rancho Cotate game comes in the midst of a big week for the Trojans, who played at Alameda Monday, at home against Casa Grande Tuesday and are at San Marin Saturday.</p><p>Casa Grande's Gauchos following their Tuesday game against Petaluma with a trip to Larkspur to meet Redwood's Giants Saturday. </p><p>St. Vincent, 1-4 on the season, plays at College of Marin Friday night against Branson from Ross. Branson has a 5-2 record.</p><p>Petaluma's girls, 4-1 beginning this week's play, will participate in the Ukiah Tournament Thursday, Friday and Saturday, opening against Piner in the tournament's first game Thursday at 4 p.m. </p><p>Casa Grande's Lady Gauchos, 4-1 beginning this week's play continue their tough pre-league schedule with participation in the Mats Tip-Off Classic at Miramonte in Orinda. Casa opens with Dublin, 4-1 on the season.</p>