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Ripon volleyball suffers heartbreaking collapse in CIF SJS final
All Ripon could do was look across the net, embrace one another and wonder what could have been. Two sets in, another even-year championship appeared within reach. Three sets later, the Indians were holding the runner-up plaque yet again. No. 1 Ripon surrendered a two-set lead against No. 2 Nevada Union on Saturday at Cosumnes River College, falling 22-25, 16-25, 25-18, 25-21, 15-12 in the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division III championship. "It's tough, but I'm proud of them," Ripon coach Gregory Soliz said. "Not a lot of teams can get to this point, and they did. At the same time, they're not happy about it. I told them, let it hurt. Embrace the hurt. Then get ready for state." It was their fifth straight trip to the section championship match, having won titles in 2022 and 2024. Yet the past two had ended the same way , with five-set defeats. "The girls were ready to play," Soliz said. "We played well, but this game's about momentum. At the end of the day, that third set is when we let them back in." Senior setter Alayna Sprinkle orchestrated the attack with 41 assists, 10 digs and four aces. Meanwhile, junior outside
Merced Sun-Star
Merced claims fourth consecutive CCC title with Santa Fe Bowl win over Atwater
The Merced High football team claimed its spot on the Central California Conference throne once again with a dominant 45-13 victory over Atwater in a battle of the two CCC unbeaten teams in Santa Fe Bowl 56 on Friday night at Dave Honey Stadium. Senior running back Dougie Andrews led the way, rushing for 154 yards and two touchdowns as the Merced offense started clicking in the second half. The Bears won their fourth consecutive CCC championship and extended their CCC winning streak to 26 consecutive victories. “Oh man, it feels amazing,” said Andrews, who rushed for 131 yards in the second half. “We just put everything on it, and we stacked day by day, one game at a time. We stay focused, and now we’re here. It feels amazing. I can’t even explain it.” It’s the first time Merced has won four consecutive CCC championships during Rob Scheidt’s 31 years as the head coach. “It’s not an easy thing,” Scheidt said. “I’m really proud of this group because they trusted us, and you know they’ve got friends who aren’t here with them now. But they trusted the process of becoming a team, and I felt like they did a
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Opening round of 2026 high school football playoffs around the Central Section
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Highlights, scores, and brackets from the first round of CIF Central Section high school football playoffs on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. Semifinal round - Bakersfield at Central East, Clovis West at Buchanan. DIVISION 1-A Garces 41, Clovis North 0. Tulare Union 27, Liberty (Bakersfield) 21.
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Utah State keeps Fresno State out of the end zone until late in the game, wins 17-10
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Sesi Vailahi and McCae Hillstead had touchdown runs in the first quarter for Utah State in a 17-10 victory over Fresno State on Saturday night. Fresno State scored its only touchdown when Jayden Mandal threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Ezekiel Avit with 1:30 left to play.
The Fresno Bee
Former Central East linebacker making his mark on the Fresno City College defense
Former Central East standout linebacker Aiden Chavez has developed into a coach on the field. From his days playing under Kyle Biggs through the end of the Tony Caviglia era, Chavez has learned from some of the best coaches in the area. Those experiences have helped shape him into a consistent tackler for the Fresno City College football team. Chavez has recorded 43 tackles, including five tackles for loss, and two sacks this season. The Bee caught up with Chavez to discuss last week’s loss to College of the Sequoias, what the team learned from the setback and how he has continued to develop as a player. Question: What was the biggest thing that went wrong against COS, and what did the film tell you afterward? Aiden Chavez : The biggest thing that went wrong against COS was how we practiced and how lackadaisical we were on game day. The film afterwards told us that we can’t just show up and play and expect to win after a bad week of practice and not be locked in on game day. Q: Was there a particular moment in that game when you felt the momentum shift? AC: I felt that from
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Previewing Central Section D1 football semifinals, rest of division quarterfinals
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Following the first round of CIF Central Section high school football playoffs, local ESPN Radio personality Paul Meadors joined the Sunday Sports Highlights Show to look ahead at the upcoming matchups for Friday, Nov. 13. In Division 1-AA, two-time defending champion Central East hosts Bakersfield....
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Clovis Men's Cross Country Sweeps Team, Individual Awards
Oroville, Calif. - Sophomore Davis Bosch led the Clovis Crush to its second 3C2A NorCal Men's Cross Country title with an individual medal on Saturday morning at North Forebay State Park. Bosch paced the 110-runner field, easily cruising to the top finish in a time of 20:13.0 on the 4-mile...
The Fresno Bee
Derek Carr impressed with Fresno State QB Jayden Mandal's growth after tough start
Former Fresno State and Las Vegas Raiders star Derek Carr likes what he has seen from Bulldogs quarterback Jayden Mandal, who has continued to improve after a difficult season opener against USC. Mandal delivered his best performance as Fresno State’s starting quarterback against Oregon State on Oct. 31, throwing for 202 yards and two touchdowns while adding 34 yards and two scores on the ground in the Bulldogs’ 38-22 victory at Valley Children’s Stadium. “I just think it’s awesome that the kid from the Valley is playing quarterback for our home team,” Carr said. “We all want, in this day and age, greatness to happen immediately. He had a tough game against USC, and (people) think the world’s over. The world’s not over. That’s a good football team, and in his first start, he’s shown improvement since.” Fresno State coach Matt Entz has continued to show confidence in Mandal, a former Buchanan High standout, sticking with him through the challenges of his first season as the Bulldogs’ starting quarterback. Mandal has responded by putting together increasingly productive performances. He has thrown for 1,595 yards and 10 touchdowns with just two interceptions. Entz also appreciates Mandal’s ability to make plays with
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Fresno State Baseball Announces 2027 Schedule, Pac-12 Debut
FRESNO, Calif. – Fresno State baseball has announced its 2027 schedule, featuring 28 home games at Pete Beiden Field at Bob Bennett Stadium and a challenging slate of opponents as the Bulldogs enter their first season in the Pac-12 Conference. The 55-game regular-season schedule features 27 road contests and matchups against programs from across the country, including Georgia, Creighton, Dallas Baptist, Oregon State and San Diego State. The Diamond ‘Dogs will open their 2027 campaign at home, hosting Seattle for a three-game series from Feb. 19-21 at Pete Beiden Field. The season-opening homestand marks the beginning of a schedule that…