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Football High School Football December 6, 2012 0

Buhach Colony football followed a simple plan on its way to the SJS Div. I semifinals: Let Aaron Cochran lead the way Read more

Football Playoff Predictions: SJS/NCS Semifinals

Football High School Football November 9, 2012 0

SSM editor Chace Bryson and Sac-Joaquin edition contributor Jim McCue make their NCS and SJS semifinal predictions. Read more

Running with Purpose

Football High School Football November 1, 2012 0

Olito Thompson’s record-breaking 2011 season for Concord set the stage for a much-anticipated senior season. Read more

Joe Protheroe Clayton Valley Charter-Concord – Football

Football High School Football SportStars of the Week November 1, 2012 0

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that one of the most potent tandems in the Bay Area football landscape are the Brothers Protheroe. The elder one, Joe, a senior running back, is a catalyst for an Eagles squad that just captured its first league crown since 2008.... Read more

FIRST PITCH: Sympathy for the devils

Football High School Football October 23, 2012 0

Old School

Football High School Football October 18, 2012 0

Elk Grove High football’s ground and pound style is as vintage as the school itself — and it’s working to perfection. Read more

Behind the CLIPBOARD: Fair or not, football will cast a big shadow

CalHiSports Insights Football High School Football October 11, 2012 0

Our cross country team is great but the only sport anyone seems to care about in the fall is football. Why is that? It’s just not fair. J.M., Moraga As my particularly annoying history teacher back at Acalanes used to point out with depressing regularity, life isn’t fair.... Read more

BEHIND THE CLIPBOARD: If you make plays, coaches will get you on the field

CalHiSports Insights Football High School Football October 3, 2012 0

I play linebacker and I came off the bench last year, but there’s an open spot. Right now, though, the coaches love this other guy who’s a great weightlifter. I’m a better football player, though, but I’m afraid I won’t get a chance because the other guy has better... Read more

Marcus Green Franklin-Elk Grove- Football

Football High School Football SportStars of the Week October 1, 2012 0

Marcus Green, the defensive back had three interceptions, including a pair that set up touchdowns, during the Franklin-Elk Grove Wildcats’ 23-3 victory over crosstown rival Cosumnes Oaks on Sept. 14. The two teams, who share the same home field on the Cosumnes Oaks campus, battled to a stalemate until... Read more

Olito Thompson Concord – Football

Football High School Football October 1, 2012 0

The Olito Thompson Express keeps on chugging. The senior running back racked up 131 rushing yards and three touchdowns (one receiving) in a 50-13 rout of Bethel-Vallejo on Sept. 14. He also had 173 rushing yards and two touchdowns when the Minutemen shut out Heritage 34-0 on Sept. 21.... Read more

Everybody Loves Eddie

Football High School Football September 27, 2012 0

Eddie Vanderdoes makes a big impression on just about everybody, including major college scouts. Read more

Snap Fit

Football High School Football September 27, 2012 0

Keller Chryst and Spencer Drazovich make an odd friendship pairing, but a perfect quarterback-center combo. Read more