Sutter High softball coach Keith Gravel was up at 5 a.m. on Saturday and needed to take a little walk around the block.
While on his morning jaunt, Gravel thought ahead to Saturday afternoon's Northern Section Division IV title game, and wasn't conc... Full story
OROVILLE — When it comes to pressure-packed situations, there are players who have a knack for coming up clutch and others who wither in the spotlight when the chips are down.
Sutter High senior Colton Minton is one who rises to the occasion.
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Power was never the strong suit of the Colusa High baseball team throughout the season, but the RedHawks mashed four extra base hits deep into the left-field gap and won the second Northern Section championship in school history.
The top-seeded RedH... Full story
Live Oak's Silva advances; three 49ers compete at state
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Several local track and field athletes qualified for next week's Sac-Joaquin Section Masters Meet after strong showings at the section's Division II-III meet at Bella Vista High in Fair Oaks.
The top seven placers in each event move on to the Master... Full story
Cordova pitcher throws perfect game against River Valley
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The Marysville High softball team's bid for a Sac-Joaquin Section Division V championship fell short on Friday night.
The Indians dropped both games of a twinbill at the Arnaiz Softball Complex in Stockton and were eliminated from playoff contention... Full story
Longtime Gridley High track and field coach Ed Roach will be honored by the CIF Northern Section for his contributions to the sport over the past 35 years.
Roach has been selected as the Northern Section's honored coach and will receive a plaque wit... Full story
SACRAMENTO — Chandler Eden's reputation as one of the top high school pitchers in the nation continues to grow.
Ranked No. 72 on Baseball America's top 100 prospect list for the upcoming MLB Draft, Eden will certainly have suitors from the Maj... Full story
Sutter High's softball program has built a winning reputation over the years, and pitching has been the key reason for its success.
From 2006 to 2010, the Lady Huskies rolled to four section titles and appeared in the championship game in each of th... Full story
Tressa Arostegui celebrated her 18th birthday in style on Thursday.
The Marysville High senior ace tossed a pair of shutouts at the Arnaiz Softball Complex in Stockton as the Indians advanced to the Sac-Joaquin Section Division V semifinals with pla... Full story
The Wheatland High softball team hopes the third time is the charm.
The Pirates punched their ticket to the Northern Section Division IV championship game for the third consecutive season with a 12-2 win over Corning in Wheatland on Thursday.
The t... Full story