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Bears Repeating

Central Coast Section High School Sports Features Volleyball VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA September 28, 2016 0

With plenty of returning talent, Menlo-Atherton sets its sights on a return to the state championships Read more

Golden Road

Football Sac-Joaquin Section September 21, 2016 0

Story by DAMIN ESPER | Photos by NORBERT VON DER GROEBEN The final 30 seconds were running off of the clock at San Jose City College. Del Oro High School’s offense was lining up in the “victory” formation for one final kneel down by quarterback Stone Smartt. Mason Hurst,... Read more

Montaz Thompson

Multi-Sport North Coast Section SportStars of the Week September 16, 2016 0

SportStar Of The Week | Pittsburg | Football | Senior • The Pirates senior running back continued his monster start to the season on Sept. 9 when he rushed for 379 yards and four touchdowns to lift Pittsburg to a 48-25 win over visiting Serra-San Mateo. Thompson wasted no... Read more

Snap, Tackle & Pop!

Football North Coast Section September 15, 2016 0

By JAMES G. KANE Senior Jalen McKenzie stands out among his teammates and most of the high school players with whom he shares a field. Whether it’s his 6 foot-7, 280-pound frame, or his ability to dominate opposing defensive lineman, No. 55 jumps out almost immediately. To say nothing... Read more

Najee Harris: A Panther of the People

High School Football High School Sports Features North Coast Section September 15, 2016 0

Football 2016: Selfless, Motivated and Immensely Talented, The Nation’s Top Football Recruit Plots A Championship Finish. There’s something about Najee Harris that immediately puts a person at ease. It’s one part his easy-going grin, one part the way he carries himself and one part the way he makes a... Read more

Year Of The Ram

Football High School Football High School Sports Features Sac-Joaquin Section September 15, 2016 0

Football ’16: A Senior Class Full Of Skill Players Powers Maybe Best St. Mary’s-Stockton Team Yet Read more

Rooted In Tradition

Central Coast Section Football High School Football High School Sports Features September 14, 2016 0

Football 2016: St. Francis Is Back Among WCAL’s Heavy Hitters — And It Plans On Staying There Read more

Joe Curry

Football High School Football Sac-Joaquin Section SportStars of the Week September 2, 2016 0

SportStar Of The Week | Folsom | Football | Senior • In his first varsity start at quarterback, Curry showed no signs of fear or uncertainty with the program’s high-powered offense resting on his right arm. In fact, Curry turned in the second-best debut for any QB in... Read more

Monarchs Set Up For Magnificent Season

Basketball San Diego Section September 1, 2016 0

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Battle Tested

Central Coast Section VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA August 29, 2016 0

By DAVID KIEFER | Contributor There is a common dialogue between sisters Madeleine and Tori Dilfer that goes something like this: Maddie: “You need to focus!” Tori: “You need to chill out!” Yes, Maddie admits she could loosen up a little, but it’s also part of a personality... Read more

All In. No Crossroads for Granite Bay Boys

HS / CLUB Soccer Sac-Joaquin Section August 29, 2016 0

By JIM McCUE | Senior Contributor Teams often face a crossroads after a heart-wrenching loss on the biggest stage. The path chosen can lead to destruction or reconstruction. The Jesuit boys soccer team experienced a painful loss at the feet of Granite Bay in the 2013... Read more

Trent Denholm

High School Baseball/Softball Sac-Joaquin Section SportStars of the Week August 29, 2016 0

SportStar Of The Week | Oak Ridge-El Dorado Hills | Baseball | Senior • The Trojans’ right-hander was selected to the Athletics’ Northern California team that will compete in the 2016 Area Code Games during the second week of August. Denholm was outstanding in his junior season for Oak... Read more