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Mater Dei secures back-to-back Open Division state football titles, fifth championship in program history with 37-15 win against Concord De La Salle

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Mater Dei captured back-to-back Open Division football titles for the first time since 2017-18 with a 37-15 victory Saturday against Concord De La Salle at the CIF State Championships at Saddleback College. Mater Dei (13-0), which is expected to conclude the year as the top-ranked high school football team... Read more

Eyan Turk and Amelia Sarkisian, plus Menlo School boys and Ross Branson girls highlight memorable day for Division 5 athletes at state cross country meet

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FRESNO – Cross country in California showcased in Division 5 is for the smallest schools in a sport that has purely enrollment-based divisions. Most of the time there’s the unspoken sentiment of, “it’s nice there’s a division for small-school kids who wouldn’t be able to compete against kids from... Read more

Jesuit captures state record 10th boys cross country title, JSerra girls win fourth straight in Division 4, Trabuco Hills fastest girls team in Woodward Park history

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FRESNO – The most decorated boys program in state history returned to the spotlight. One of the most impressive girls dynasties added another remarkable chapter to its growing legacy. A pair of three-time individual winners made their last races at Woodward Park memorable. Post-race interviews And a trio of... Read more

Hanne Thomsen takes aim at fourth state cross country title, Sadie Engelhardt and Evan Noonan eye three-peats, JSerra girls pursuing four in a row in Division 4

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Four returning girls individual winners and three defending boys champions join all the teams looking to add to their title legacies Saturday at the CIF State Cross Country Championships at Woodward Park in Fresno. Hanne Thomsen, a senior at Santa Rosa Montgomery, is attempting to become the fourth female... Read more

Girls Cross Country Section Rankings

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The high school girls cross country season has concluded the regular-season schedule in every section across the state, with league championship and postseason competition upcoming in the days and weeks ahead. Here is a look at the top girls cross country programs in each of the 10 sections that... Read more

Boys Cross Country Section Rankings

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The high school boys cross country season has concluded the regular-season schedule in every section across the state, with league championship and postseason competition upcoming in the days and weeks ahead. Here is a look at the top boys cross country programs in each of the 10 sections that... Read more

NCVA Announces Youth and Adult Division For December Holiday Bonanza

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The holiday season is going to be filled with volleyball cheer. The Northern California Volleyball Association (NCVA) is hosting its Holiday Bonanza, an action-packed weekend of top-tier competition and festive fun. This annual event brings together teams from across the region to showcase their skills on the court. This... Read more

Girls Volleyball Section Rankings

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The high school girls volleyball season has concluded the regular-season schedule in every section across the state, with playoff competition already underway and building anticipation and excitement with championship matches on the horizon in the next two weeks. Here is a look at the top girls volleyball programs in... Read more

Girls Volleyball Section Rankings

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The high school girls volleyball season has concluded regular-season competition in several sections across the state, with others wrapping up next week. Several teams are already preparing for postseason opportunities in the days ahead. Here is a look at the top girls volleyball programs in each of the 10... Read more

Girls Cross Country Section Rankings

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The high school cross country season has reached the midway point all across the state, with several teams having already raced in several quality invitationals, with more meaningful meets and significant showdowns scheduled in the days and weeks ahead. Here is a look at the top girls cross country... Read more

Boys Cross Country Section Rankings

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The high school cross country season has reached the midway point all across the state, with several teams having already raced in multiple elite invitationals, with more significant competitions and impactful matchups scheduled in the days and weeks ahead. Here is a look at the top boys cross country... Read more

Brentwood’s Amelia Sarkisian, Viewpoint’s Olly O’Connor enjoy big days at ASICS Clovis Invitational

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FRESNO, Calif. – The depth of elite athletes in California Division 5 has the potential to be the most significant in state history and several small school competitors took advantage of their opportunities to compete in the spotlight Friday at the 45th ASICS Clovis Invitational. A new challenger for... Read more