Team USA’s mixed duet places first in tech; 3 Olympians place on Olympic Day The U.S. senior national team won gold and its mixed duet placed first in tech Friday at the Synchro America Open presented by Le Rêve – The Dream. Swimming to an African theme that included songs from... Read more
SportStar Of The Week – Equestrian Gabrielle Burshteyn Sr. Bentley-Lafayette Equestrian Gabrielle Burshteyn has certainly “earned her spurs” in horsemanship. She grew up riding horses for Nancy Dupont at Castle Rock Arabians. There, she bought her first horse, Karee from Nancy and learned her advance skills from the most outstanding... Read more
The NBA Season Has Ended. Now it’s Your Turn!
BasketballHigh School BasketballUncategorized June 21, 2017 0
BALL WITH THE BEST. YOUR SEASON STARTS WITH BIGFOOT HOOPS The Bigfoot Hoops Summer Basketball Championships are here, featuring the granddaddy of all youth basketball tournaments—The Bigfoot Hoops Las Vegas Classic! Over 1,100 teams attended last year, with live game coverage featured on ESPN networks. BALL WITH THE BEST!... Read more
Rugby’s Newest Stars
HS / CLUB RUGBY June 21, 2017 0
Naima Fualaau, Mata Hingano Emerge On National Scene Rugby, traditionally played as a 15-player-a-side game, has multiple variations in regards to Union versus League, and more well known, 15s versus 7s. In previous editions of SportStars, we delved deeper into the strategy, positioning, scoring and history of 15s. in... Read more
SPORTSTAR OF THE WEEK: Ryan McLaughlin
High School Baseball/SoftballSportStars of the Week June 15, 2017 0
SportStar Of The Week – Drake-San Anselmo – Baseball – Junior Ryan McLaughlin McLaughlin was facing an undefeated Miramonte-Orinda baseball team in the North Coast Section Division III championship game. They were just mere miles from the Miramonte campus. McLaughlin took the mound and spun a complete-game four-hitter. Furthermore,... Read more
Piece of the Rock – Youth Softball Tourney Lands in Rocklin
High School Baseball/Softball June 8, 2017 0
Hundreds of Youth Softball Players Compete at Annual Rocklin Girls Fastpitch Softball Event as Piece of the Rock Tournament Swings into Kathy Lund Park on June 16-18. Rocklin Girls Fastpitch Softball League (RGFSL) is teaming up with Placer Valley Tourism (PVT) to hit a home run with their annual Piece... Read more
SPORTSTAR OF THE WEEK: Faith Derby
High School Baseball/SoftballSportStars of the Week June 7, 2017 0
SportStar of The Week – Freedom-Oakley – Softball – Senior Faith Derby If Faith Derby didn’t have the nickname “Home Run Derby” before May 26, she certainly has it now. The Falcons’ senior catcher hit a game-tying two-run homer in the sixth inning, and then followed it up with... Read more
As NICA honors its outstanding participants and contributors from 2016, and 30 individuals are honored for contributions to interscholastic cycling across the country, California shines as students and supporters grab their share of the honor roll. The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) selected thirty individuals to be recognized across eleven categories... Read more
Rugby NorCal High School Championships Final
HS / CLUB RUGBY May 26, 2017 0
Story by Marti Blum. Photos Dan Bandoni Rugby NorCal leagues are in its Summer Sevens series. The 15s season ended May 6, at the High School Championships in Stockton, so now it’s on to Summer Sevens. “Sevens” is a tournament every weekend throughout June and July. All tournaments are strict... Read more
Nearly 100 Teams to Play in USA Softball NAIA Summer Showcase in Placer Valley
High School Baseball/SoftballHigh School Sports Features May 25, 2017 0
USA Fastpitch Joins Forces with Superior Showcase Softball USA Fastpitch will be partnering with Superior Showcase Softball and Placer Valley Tourism for three incredible days, June 2-4 for a major softball competition. This exciting USA Softball NAIA Summer Explosion Showcase will bring nearly 100 teams to Placer Valley. ... Read more
Renovations Rev Up Oak Creek BMX Track
High School Cycling May 24, 2017 0
Number One BMX Track Builder in the Nation Works his Magic in Roseville Story by AMY LOONEY, PVT Oak Creek BMX is currently undergoing a major track rebuild that was primarily funded by a $10,000 capital improvement grant from Placer Valley Tourism (PVT). The last track rebuild took place... Read more
Lincoln Potters Bring Rich History to GWL Summer in Placer Valley is going to sizzle this year with the return of the Lincoln Potters. This collegiate-level summer baseball team is part of the Great West League (GWL) and will be playing 32 home games in Lincoln at newly renovated... Read more
