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Mother's Day Madness brings four divisions to Placerville Speedway
The Thunder in the Foothills championship season reconvenes this Saturday at Placerville Speedway at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville with another four-division program taking place on Mother's Day Madness Saturday, May 11. The Russell Motorsports Inc. managed facility presents an eclectic show featuring the Thompson’s Dealerships Winged 360...
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...
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.
'Dying to Ask: The Road to Paris' Podcast: Zen and the art of rowing with Michelle Sechser
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The girls in the boat are heading to Paris and Folsom's Michelle Sechser has Lake Natoma to thank. Sechser is a two-time Olympic rower in lightweight double sculls. She fell in love with the sport at age 14 after following her older sister to Capital Crew.
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.
Whitney routs Cordova in opening round
It didn’t take long for Whitney High School to take control of Tuesday’s opening round Division II Sac-Joaquin Section playoff game against Cordova. The Wildcats scored early and scored often, routing the Lancers for an 11-0 victory in five innings and beginning their quest for a second consecutive section championship appearance on the right foot.
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.
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.
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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