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  By JIM McCUE| Senior Contributor   Ask Folsom junior Jake Browning about his accolades and you are likely to hear about his linemen, receivers, coaches, and the Bulldogs’ success as a team.   The humble record-setting quarterback led Folsom to its second consecutive Sac-Joaquin Section championship and set... Read more

No Horsing Around

Blog February 13, 2012 0

By MICHAEL COPELAND | Contributor   Most SportStars readers probably aren’t aware that there are two middle and high school equestrian teams located along the I-680 corridor.    The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) was formed and organized to promote and improve the quality of equestrian competition and instruction available... Read more
Aaron Gordon fast-tracks to NBA lottery pick
Draft Double-up:    It was only fitting University of Arizona freshman forward Aaron Gordon was selected by the Orlando Magic with the No. 4 pick in the 2014 NBA Draft.    After all, the 6-foot-8 1/2 forward from Archbishop Mitty-San Jose proved over the last three years he’s among... Read more
Angels Camp, CA (September 16, 2015) ““ Northern California’s top junior golfers will compete in the Junior Tour Fall Series VI at Greenhorn Creek Golf Course, October 3-4, 2015. More than 100 golfers, ages 10-18, have already registered to test their shot-making abilities that will be demanded by the... Read more
   SACRAMENTO, Calif. ““ St. Francis senior Lauren LaRocco has committed to run for the University of Portland this fall. She will officially sign her National Letter-of-Intent on Wednesday.    “I am really excited,” said LaRocco. “There are so many benefits to running in college. It is going to... Read more
   SACRAMENTO, Calif. ““ Six St. Francis High School seniors signed a National Letter-of-Intent or made a commitment to play collegiate sports next year at schools across the country Wednesday.    They were recognized on campus after school and will be part of the school’s formal spring signing day... Read more

Show, or GO

Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0

  The best weight training and fitness program for you boils down to how you want to use your muscles.   Powered by Trucks | Anthony Trucks   With so many ways now to train your body, from DVD programs, phone apps, crossfit, gym classes, personal training, bootcamps, the... Read more
Endurance Training- Getting Up to Speed
   Proper speed work is essential to endurance training and it’s probably not what you think it is. TriSteps | Liz Elliott     What is “speed work”? How do I know what speed I should be holding, on what sets, and on during which part of the season?   ... Read more
Hip Injuries- Cut, Twist, Tear?
   Hip labral tears are being diagnosed more than ever before. Are you at risk? Hip Injuries | Hunter Greene, M.D.    Sports that rely on cutting and twisting such as ice hockey, soccer, football and basketball, put the hip at risk for labral tears. Also, structural abnormalities of... Read more
Can Little League Shoulder and Elbow Hurt Your Pitch?
How Pitcher’s Shoulder and Elbow Hurt Arm/Shoulder Care | Dr. Mo Mortazavi    Baseball throwing injuries in young athletes are one of the most common pediatric overuse injuries. Consequently,  30 to 50 percent of all youth baseball players suffering from this in their career. The incidence continues to rise... Read more