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By Ground Or By Air Ngata Siblings Back Folsom
Meet Joseph And Daniyel Ngata — The Sibling Spark Plugs Behind The 2017 Folsom Offensive Juggernaut Story by Steven Wilson | Photos by James K. Leash Before we dive into the story of Folsom’s potent Ngata brothers and their dominance on the football field this year, let’s dispel some... Read more
Preseason NorCal Wrestler Rankings (152-285 pounds)
Welcome to the debut of our weight-by-weight NorCal Top 20 wrestler rankings. These will be compiled by contributor Ike Dodson on a bi-weekly basis throughout the regular season. The next update will post on Dec. 15. For Weights 106-145, CLICK HERE 152 POUNDS Johnny Fox, Jr., Gilroy (CCS) Alexander... Read more
Preseason NorCal Wrestler Rankings (106-145 pounds)
Welcome to the debut of our weight-by-weight NorCal Top 20 wrestler rankings. These will be compiled by contributor Ike Dodson on a bi-weekly basis throughout the regular season. The next update will post on Dec. 15. For Weights 152-285, CLICK HERE. 106 POUNDS Jayden Gomez, Fr., Gilroy (CCS) William... Read more
Collision Course: 2 National Powers, 1 State Title
Archbishop Mitty And St. Mary’s-Stockton Are On An Inevitable Path • Story By CLAY KALLAM | Photos By BERRY EVANS III Since Valentine’s Day of 2006, Archbishop Mitty and St. Mary’s of Stockton have played six times – and though there’s plenty of respect, no candy grams have been... Read more
Dublin’s 29 Wins Give Gael Force Rise
Dublin’s 29 Wins And East Bay Athletic League Title Last Season Were Far From Outliers• Story by MIKE WOOD | Photos by DENNIS LEE The rise of Dublin High School’s boys basketball program can be viewed in distinct measurables.   And though the climb has been steady over the... Read more
Campolindo’s March Motivation
With Five Returning Starters, All Seniors, There’s No Mistaking The Goals Of The State Runners-Up • Story by CLAY KALLAM | Photos by DENNIS LEE Campolindo girls basketball coach Art Thoms III reflects candidly on the 2016-17 season of his Moraga program. “Last year, our goal was to make... Read more
Grant High School Basketball is Rolling With The Punches
Even After Losing Its Top Returning Player To An ACL Injury, Grant-Sacramento Has Never Been More Confident • In an instant, everything came crashing down for TreShon Jones-Smoots. The three-time All-Delta-League selection and leading scorer for the Grant Pacers last year landed awkwardly after going up for a layup... Read more
Annual “Bike for a Buck” Charity Sweepstakes
SoCal Cycling League Director, Matt Gunnell invites you to “Bike for a Buck”. Tasco MTB has launched their 4th Annual Bike for a Buck Charity Sweepstakes and the SoCal League will be directly benefiting from it. $1 will win some lucky rider a brand new Pivot Mach 6 XT/XTR Carbon build... Read more
Berean Christian HS Sponsors Annual Alumni Basketball Game
Thanksgiving at Berean Christian means it is time for the Annual Alumni Basketball Game!  This is the perfect opportunity for you families to watch past year’s talent in a fun and competitive holiday game of hoops. If you’re an alum, Coach Wade invites you to come visit your old... Read more
SportStars NorCal High School Girls Volleyball Top 20
Turlock Jumps While Lowell-S.F., Pleasant Grove-Elk Grove Join The Fray Following Section Playoffs • Through games played on 11/11 NorCal High School Girls Volleyball Top 20: 1. (1) ARCHBISHOP MITTY-SAN JOSE (33-5) 2. (2) MARIN CATHOLIC (30-4) 3. (3) ST. IGNATIUS-S.F. (33-9) 4. (4) MONTE VISTA-DANVILLE (34-2) 5. (5)... Read more
Pahulu’s POV: Serra Prevails in Battle In The Trenches
Serra Padres vs. St. Francis Lancers 11.10.17 The make up game on Veteran’s Observed Holiday as this high school is for the WCAL title. It would mean more for Serra if they win because this will be their first outright WCAL title since the Lynn Swann era when he played... Read more
Pahulu’s POV: Fremont Tigers Fall To MACK ATTACK
McClymonds vs. Fremont- OAK  Thurs Nov 9, 2017 Photos by Eric Taylor This evening’s football matchup between McClymonds HS Warriors vs. Fremont HS Tigers should be a great matchup as this is for the OAL (Oakland Athletic League) championship and for the #1 seed in next week’s playoffs. MACK (McClymonds)... Read more