Sportstars
Natomas’ Jordan Sepeda has faced no shortage of adversity — wrestling has helped him overcome it all. Read more
Modesto Christian has a history of SJS dominance, and it has no intention of letting that reputation slip. While the name of the arena the Sac Joaquin Section basketball finals are held has changed, the Modesto Christian boys basketball team has been a near constant inside the building over... Read more
GET MENTAL: Thoughts from the NFL Combine
How do you perform under pressure? If you think school is difficult, the SAT is tough and the recruiting process daunting, imagine having your future employment potential dissected under a microscope, both physically and mentally over a four day period of time. At the annual NFL Combine, future NFL... Read more
Gritty defense, mental strength and unsung heroes paid off in the clutch — and proved just enough for Christain Brothers’ first title since 2008. Read more
Our recap from the three games played at Dublin High on March 2, where the top seeds took care of business. Read more
Gabby Green St. Mary’s-Berkeley – Basketball
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... Read more
Kerry McCullough Placer-Auburn – Basketball
McCullough scored a team-high nine points, including a three-pointer that put the Lady Hillmen ahead for good in a 48-46 Pioneer Valley League road win over rival Bear River-Grass Valley. The following game, she tallied a team-high 16 points in a come-from-behind 52-44 win over Foothill to capture a... Read more
Lania Dumdumaya has used a martial arts background to become a state medalist wrestler in just 2 years. Read more
NCS Boys Soccer Breakdown: Berkeley and several other upstart teams look to change a decade-long pattern. Read more
Bay Area Male Fall Athlete of the Year: Inside linebacker Michael Hutchings’ senior season put him in an elite class of De La Salle football players. Read more
Several sport stars make their college choice official on Feb. 6, and we’ve put all our coverage in one place. Read more
Our breakdown of the SJS Division I-V basketball playoffs prior to the start of the section tournaments on Feb. 15. Read more