In the last year they will be wearing Modesto High singlets together, Emilio and Isreal Saavedra look to double up at state. Read more

Sharpening its mental toughness, Folsom is leaving no stone unturned in seeking its first SJS title. Read more

After injuries derailed the greater part of her junior season, it was a pretty good bet that the Panthers’ All-American wing was going to come out for her senior year with a major chip on her shoulder. In fact, the St. Mary’s team as a whole is playing as if... Read more

After one of Haefke’s track and field coaches — Sam Viglienzone, also the Alhambra wrestling coach — suggested the shot and discus thrower try weightlifting, something clicked. It turns out, she was a natural. And after summer of rigorous two-a-day training workouts, Haefke attended the International Powerlifting League World Championships... Read more

   Sports concussions have received significant attention over the last decade due to advances in research and education. Improved understanding of this neurologic phenomenon has led to more accurate identification of previously missed cases. An astounding 2 to 3.5 million sports concussions are estimated to occur every year. The incidents... Read more

I’m a swimmer and it just seems like no one cares. We work harder than anyone, and nobody pays any attention to us. I remember my older brother used to at least get in the paper but now they don’t seem to even put in the scores of the meets.... Read more

Two years after dedicating himself solely to wrestling, Oakmont’s Peter Santos is a state champ. Read more

The senior guard led the Eagles’ offense through much of the postseason, coming up biggest in the CIF NorCal and State Championship games. Hayes averaged 16.2 points per game in the regional and state playoffs, including team highs in the final two championship contests. He scored a game-high 20 points... Read more

It was a banner year in Bakersfield for SJS wrestlers, as a total of 20 reached the podium. Read more

Natomas’ Jordan Sepeda has faced no shortage of adversity — wrestling has helped him overcome it all. Read more

It comes as no shock that once again St. Mary’s and Salesian are locked in a battle for NCS Div. IV supremacy. Salesian won Round 1 in January but the Panthers took the last two meetings, including a 48-40 victory in the TCAL championship on Feb. 16. Green was sensational... Read more

Pound For Pound: The top-ranked wrestler in the state at 152 pounds, Shayne Tucker is ready to rumble Read more