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National player of the year Grayson Bradford leads four AVCA boys volleyball All-Americans for top-ranked Mira Costa
Following a season that culminated with Mira Costa High being recognized as the top-ranked high school boys volleyball team in the country, highlighted by winning the inaugural CIF Division 1 state championship May 31 in Fresno, the Mustangs were rewarded Thursday with four student-athletes earning All-America honors by the... Read more
Expert Tips On How Runners Can Stay Hydrated This Summer
As temperatures continue to rise and the sun blazes during summer runs, staying hydrated is one of the most critical challenges for runners during these months. Dehydration is a serious risk that hinders performance and can cause health complications. “In my years of experience, youth runners often wait until they... Read more
Ontario Christian basketball standout Tatianna Griffin helps U.S. win fifth consecutive gold medal at FIBA U16 Women’s AmeriCup by defeating Canada
Tatianna Griffin followed a memorable freshman season at Ontario Christian, which included a CIF-Southern Section Open Division basketball title, by contributing to the championship legacy of the United States national team at the FIBA U16 Women’s AmeriCup. Griffin, 15, had 11 points, three rebounds, two assists and a steal... Read more
Etiwanda girls basketball team earns another Section 7 title in Arizona with 71-60 victory against Lone Peak of Utah
Etiwanda has won the past three Open Division state basketball championships in California, and the Eagles added to their legacy in a neighboring state Saturday with another title at the annual Section 7 Girls Weekend event at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa. Arynn Finley scored a game-high 28... Read more
Windward girls basketball team knocks off rival Sierra Canyon to win ABCA title at Section 7 event in Arizona
An old California high school basketball rivalry was renewed Saturday, including some new faces, as well as the absence of one significant presence in the final of the 16-team ABCA Bracket at the annual Section 7 Girls Weekend at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa. Windward built a 10-point... Read more
St. John Bosco celebrates second straight Southern California Regional baseball crown with 4-0 victory against Patrick Henry in Division 1 final
In order for St. John Bosco High to become the first baseball program to win consecutive Southern California Regional championships, the top-seeded Braves entrusted the most consistent and reliable pitcher in the state during the postseason in order to complete their remarkable run. Jack Champlin, a 17-year-old junior, retired... Read more
Concord De La Salle baseball team comes through in clutch again, rallies for 5-4 triumph against San Mateo Serra in Division 1 Northern California Regional final
Dramatic comebacks by the Concord De La Salle High baseball team are nothing new in the brief history of the Northern California Regional Division 1 final, and the Spartans rallied again Saturday for another remarkable victory against San Mateo Serra. The top-seeded Spartans battled back with three runs in... Read more
Del Oro delivers against Sierra Foothill League softball rival Oak Ridge to produce 5-3 win in Division 1 Northern California Regional final
Loomis Del Oro was the last team standing Saturday in the showdown of Sierra Foothill League softball rivals to decide the Northern California Regional Division 1 title. The second-seeded Golden Eagles, who split regular-season clashes with top-seed Oak Ridge of El Dorado Hills, rebounded from a heartbreaking one-run loss... Read more
Mater Dei Catholic softball team produces late surge to pull away from El Modena, win Division 1 Southern California Regional title
The only program to win multiple Southern California Regional softball titles also became the lone school to capture championships in two different divisions. Mater Dei Catholic, the No. 2 seed, scored six runs in the fifth inning and added five more in the seventh to secure a 12-3 victory... Read more
Run-Thru and Rehydrate: Get a Free Smoothie King Drink on Global Running Day
Runners are taking the roads, trails, and track by storm today to celebrate Global Running Day. After working on a sweat, head over to your local Smoothie King to replenish electrolytes, get energized, and recover with a post-run smoothie. Smoothie King made a few exciting announcements in honor of... Read more
Stevenson boys golf team shines at Poppy Hills to secure first title since 2013, St. Francis freshman Jaden Soong sets scoring record with 62 at CIF State Championships
PEBBLE BEACH – It was a significant showcase that nearly didn’t materialize for Jaden Soong, but the St. Francis High freshman standout took full advantage of the opportunity to shine on the biggest stage in California high school golf. It was a memorable moment for Stevenson School, which benefited... Read more
Long Beach Wilson girls three-peat to achieve sixth title in program history, Servite boys win first state track and field championship
CLOVIS – The boys and girls team champions Saturday at the CIF State Track and Field Championships were two programs that are in very different chronological points in their success. First, there’s the Long Beach Wilson girls, who won the title for the third straight year relying on a... Read more