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Branson Spearheads First-Ever Norcal High School Pickleball Championships
The Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) recently named pickleball “America’s Fastest Growing Sport”… for the third year in a row. But, unlike many sports that grow through youth programs and over time make their way up to adult professional league status, pickleball took off in retirement communities, has become a major professional sport and is slowly making its way down into high schools. Yes, kids have been playing pickleball in middle school PE classes for years, but there have been few pathways for those who want to compete more seriously, and virtually no official high school leagues.
Baseball Game Recap: Branson Find Success
With a playoff game on the line, Branson rose to the challenge on Friday. They walked away with a 5-1 win over The Bay School Breakers. For The Bay School's part, Ansel Hermanos spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on three hits and racked up eight Ks. Hermanos has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
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