SPORTS
Wheatland advances to D-IV semis: Pirates host Twelve Bridges in opener of three-game series Monday
Down three runs in the home half of the sixth inning, the Wheatland Union High baseball team was down to its last six outs when it ignited a four-run rally to overtake No. 7 Liberty Ranch and stave off a second straight playoff defeat to the Galt-based squad, winning 6-5 Thursday to advance in the Sac-Joaquin Section Division IV playoffs.
Baseball Recap: Lincoln finds playoff glory versus Pleasant Grove
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Lincoln had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by an 8-1 margin over the Pleasant Grove Eagles. The win was a breath of fresh air for Lincoln as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Softball Game Recap: Del Oro Comes Up Short
Del Oro was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 8-0 to the Golden Valley Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Del Oro of the 26-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.
Baseball Recap: Jack Ghufran leads Granite Bay to victory over Jesuit
With a playoff game on the line, Granite Bay rose to the challenge on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Jesuit Marauders and snuck past 3-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Granite Bay. Granite Bay got a great performance from Jack Ghufran as...
Woodcreek gets by West Park, 3-2
Thursday’s baseball playoff game between Woodcreek and West Park came down to the last inning. With the game tied at 2-2 in the bottom of the sixth inning, Woodcreek scored the go-ahead run, while in the top of the seventh, Woodcreek pitcher Mason Ferris completed a game he had started, striking out Devin Johnson for the final out of a 3-2 victory for the Timberwolves.
PAA prizes Otter Creek School’s artful gusto
It was a magical day at Otter Creek School nestled in the forest of Volcanoville about 7 miles northeast of Georgetown. Students were out for recess participating in various activities across a roomy playground, including “basketball-court hockey," while Patty Miller, the teacher’s aide, watched. A few hundred yards away on the other side of the school’s fence, stood the carcasses of trees destroyed by the 2022 Mosquito Fire.
Placer shuts down Ripon, advances to D-IV semis
If someone had told Placer High School baseball coach Dave Thompson back in January that the Hillmen would find themselves in the Sac-Joaquin Section semifinals for the second consecutive season, he would have simply said, “I’ll take it.”. Placer lost several key starters from last season and entering...
Top of the Hill: Placer boys tennis wins section title
Through the first four matches of Wednesday’s Sac-Joaquin Section Division III tennis championship against Oakdale, Placer coach Tom Isaac thought the Hillmen had the match in the bag. Placer won the first four matches easily, but as Isaac checked on the other five, he saw the Hillmen were trailing in all of them.
Woodcreek eyes Nor-Cals
The Woodcreek boys’ golf team has had a great season and it continues on Monday when they participate in the Sac-Joaquin Section Masters Tournament at the Reserve in Stockton. It’s a big tournament for the team, since the team’s goal all season has been to qualify for the Northern...
Baseball Game Recap: Rocklin Gets the Win
With a playoff game on the line, Rocklin rose to the challenge on Thursday. They came out on top against the Lincoln Trojans by a score of 8-3. The victory was familiar territory for Rocklin who now have four in a row. For Lincoln's part, Brady Dobson was cooking despite...
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