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There’s seemingly no limit to the heights Sierra-Manteca softball can climb behind its young talent and all-state pitcher. Read more
Alex Martinez leads a stable of promising pitchers that gives James Logan a shot at defending its NCS championship. (James Logan Baseball) Read more
Seeded ninth in the NCS Div. II boys soccer tourney, Bishop O’Dowd shocked everyone — including itself. Read more
Basketball at top speed helped make Miramonte the best candidate to become the first unbeaten NCS champ in 12 years. Read more
The ascent of the River City-West Sacramento girls basketball program has been gradual; the arrival has been emphatic. Read more
Writer Bill Kolb recaps the North Coast Section Wrestling Championships and suggests how state qualifiers could fare in Bakersfield. Read more
Long-tenured coaches Rick Demartini and Tom Bonfigli have become Redwood Empire basketball institutions . Read more
Writer Jim McCue lists his Bakers(field) Dozen — 13 SJS wrestlers with the best chance at medaling at the CIF State Championships. Read more
After multiple coaching changes and much angst, Heritage girls basketball has found solid ground. Read more
It’s probably going to be my first year on varsity this spring, and I’m a little nervous. What do varsity coaches want from their players?  K.L., Windsor   So here’s part three of the answer to that very good question, and the starting point is something I heard John... Read more
SportStars contributor Matt Smith breaks down the two NCS boys playoff fields. Read more