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Canyons 100K course gets flipped
This year’s Canyons Endurance Run by UTMB will offer a unique course for the 100 mile and 100K, with both races starting at China Wall and finishing in Auburn. While the 100-mile course will be a unique trek that has never been run at The Canyons, the 100K course will provide a different challenge for runners. With a start at China Wall, the 100K course will be nearly the same as the 2022 run but in reverse. The only difference between the courses is that this year’s run will feature an added descent and climb from Devil’s Thumb to Swinging Bridge.
Northern California set to welcome world's top pickleball pros this summer
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — The world's top pickleball professional players will take the court in Roseville this summer. The PPA Tour will make its way to Lifetime at 1435 Roseville Parkway in June. During the Veolia Sacramento Open, amateurs will be able to play in pickleball matches alongside Humana Championship...
Roseville baseball takes two from River Valley
Roseville High’s baseball team won the series over River Valley last week two games to one, but the game they didn’t win hurt. River Valley, with all due respect, entered the game winless in league and Roseville coach Eli Garcia felt it’s a game his team definitely should have won, but they didn’t.
From Folsom to the WNBA: McKenzie Forbes reflects on breakthrough year
Long before she became a WNBA draft pick, Folsom's own McKenzie Forbes was a superstar basketball player at Folsom High School. On April 15, Forbes, 23, became the 28th overall selection by the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA draft. Following a stellar career at Folsom High, where Forbes was...
3-peat champs: Yuba City native helps Jessup to NAIA cheer title
Yuba City High School product Raena Nichols and Jessup University, out of Rocklin, completed the 3-peat in Cheer STUNT Saturday with an 18-13 win over previously No. 1 ranked Hope International in Fullerton. The win makes Jessup the back-to-back-to-back national champion in National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Next year...
Track teams excel at Meet of Champs
Vista del Lago’s track and field coach Mike Kozlowski also doubles as Folsom’s proud Mayor. As track and field season winds down to the postseason, the four top 4x400-meter relay teams are from schools in Folsom (Vista and Folsom) and Elk Grove (Cosumnes Oaks and Elk Grove), giving Kozlowski an idea; a challenge between he and the Elk Grove Mayor over which school would win.
Auburn lands former Penn State WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith out of portal
Auburn football is continuing to make moves to its roster through the transfer portal, gaining some high talent from other programs within the last few days. Things got better for coach Hugh Freeze and this Tiger offense, as former Penn State wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith announced he is joining this new and improved receiving squad on Wednesday.
Jesuit High rugby program becomes first U.S. team to compete in international tournament
(FOX40.COM) — Jesuit High School has set a milestone for its athletics program. The rugby team from Jesuit in Carmichael was invited to compete in the 2024 Sanix World Rugby Youth Tournament in Munakata City, Fukuoka, Japan. Jesuit becomes the first team from the United States to participate in the international event. Jesuit student-athletes and […]
Auburn baseball roundup: Placer takes two from Nevada Union, Bear River splits with Wheatland
The prep baseball season is down to the final two weeks of league play, and the race for the postseason is heating up. Each series win is crucial as teams look to boost their playoff resumes and make a push for league championships. Here is how some of the Auburn-area...
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