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How to Find Balance as a Student Athlete
It can be hard to find balance as a student and as an athlete. In the last month, I have had more meetings with students on weeknights (as late as 9 pm in some cases) and weekends. This is because the student simply has no other time to squeeze... Read more
West Coast Collegiate 7’s Championship
In a thrilling, closely contested finish, Central Washington defeated defending champion Arizona for the West Coast Collegiate 7s Championship at Sheeran Field on Treasure Island on Sunday, Oct. 22 by a score of 17-15. The Cal Bears finished in third place, beating Utah Valley University, 29-7. Earlier, UC Davis captured the... Read more
UPDATE: RESULTS FR 2017 NOR CAL TIP OFF CLASSIC
As expected, the games did not disappoint. Here are the results of this year’s NorCal Tip Off Classic over Thanksgiving weekend. Game 1: Las Lomas 60, St. Ignatius 43 Leading Scorers: Las Lomas- Nathan Robinson 23                          ... Read more
It’s time for Club Tryouts. Here’s What You Can Expect.
Club Tryouts can be stressful however all Club Directors work together to make sure that the tryout process is smooth as possible. Below are some insights to mitigate stress and make the tryout process fun and exciting. For those new to club volleyball these will introduce you to the... Read more
Jesuit’s Rutherford is all Family Business
Like His Dad Before Him, Jesuit’s Isaiah Rutherford — An Alabama Recruit At Cornerback — Has Also Become A Game-Breaking Running Back • Story By STEVEN WILSON | Photos By JAMES K. LEASH Like father, like son. Former Cal running back Reynard Rutherford, who racked up over 2,200 yards... Read more
SportStars Joins NCVA as Official Media Partner
IT’S OFFICIAL. After years of continual and mutual support, the Northern California Volleyball Association (NCVA) and SportStars Media have joined forces formalizing an Official Media Partnership. And it’s gonna be good!  Since 1982, NCVA has been on a mission to build one of the nation’s most comprehensive and encompassing... Read more
Into High Gear with Jaden Conwright
It’s always exciting to keep up on our athletes in a sort of “where are they now” perspective. Here’s one you’ll like. We did a story on Newark Memorial’s rising Indy series race car star, Jaden Conwright awhile back. See FAST TRACK. Today, he’s 18, a high school grad... Read more
Redding Rich In Trail Riding
There’s something about a scenic trail that invigorates and revives your soul. (Photo Gallery below) This fall, discover a mosaic of crisp yellow, burnt orange and deep red canopied corridors and riverbank paths in Redding, California, where 225-plus miles of trails within a 15-mile radius are waiting to be... Read more
Third Annual William Jessup Invitational
On Saturday, Oct. 21 the William Jessup University (WJU) cross country team will host the third annual Warrior Invitational at Johnson-Springview Park in Rocklin. Placer Valley Tourism is thrilled to partner with WJU in welcoming several teams from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) to this extremely competitive... Read more
Net Value: Section Tennis Championships
Section Tennis Championships Set For Roseville On Nov. 2-3 the top girls high school tennis players in the Sac-Joaquin Section will arrive at Johnson Ranch Racquet Club in Roseville with hopes of securing a spot at the California Interscholastic Federation playoffs. The SJS Girls Championships will showcase nearly 100... Read more
Monarch Master
Mater Dei Junior Quarterback JT Daniels Is On A Career Pace To Obliterate Several State Passing Records • Story by MARK TENNIS | Photos by SAM STRINGER (Photo Gallery below) It’s rare to see a junior in high school talk like a seasoned veteran, but Mater Dei-Santa Ana quarterback... Read more
Placer United Girls Cup Brings A-Game to Valley Oct. 27-29
On Oct. 27-29 thousands of women soccer players will fill the fields in Placer Valley for the biggest and most competitive fall soccer event in Northern California, the Placer United Girls Cup. Placer Valley Tourism is excited to be teaming up again with Placer United to help bring a... Read more