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Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register
Rivalry matchups highlight top games to watch in Week 11, predictions
It's the final week of the Tulare County high school football regular season. That means it's rivalry week. Here are the top Tulare County games to watch in Week 11 (all games are on Friday, Oct. 30, unless noted), plus the Visalia Times-Delta's predictions. Tulare Western (8-1, 3-1) at Tulare Union (4-5, 2-2), 6:30 p.m., Bob Mathias Stadium A Tulare Western win clinches an outright East Yosemite League title for the Mustangs. Tulare Western last captured a league championship during the 2019 season. Tulare Union can force a five-way tie for the EYL crown with a victory against their rival Mustangs. If that happens, Tulare Union, Tulare Western, Central Valley Christian, Hanford and Redwood would all finish with a 3-2 record in EYL play. Recent history favors the Tribe, too. Tulare Union has won six straight Bell Games. Tulare Western's last Bell Game victory came in 2019. Tulare Union's Demaje Riley (39 catches, 727 receiving yards, five receiving touchdowns) and Tulare Western receiver Amarion Taylor (76 catches, 1,507 receiving yards, 23 receiving touchdowns) are two of the Central Section's premier wideouts. This year's game is the 62nd meeting between the two schools. Times-Delta prediction: Tulare Western 34, Tulare Union 27
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Fresno Pacific University expands guaranteed admissions program
Fresno Pacific University has expanded its guaranteed admissions program to include school districts across the Central Valley. In September, the Corcoran Joint Unified School District in Kings County launched its agreement with the private Fresno university to pair guaranteed admission with scholarships and guidance to help students and families navigate the transition from high school to college, superintendent Andre Pecina said in a news... read more
Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register
Players to watch and projected starters in the 71st Cowhide rivalry
It's Cowhide Week. Here's what you need to know before the big game. What: The 71st annual Cowhide high school football rivalry game between Redwood (7-2, 3-2 East Yosemite League) and Mt. Whitney (4-5, 2-3 West Yosemite League). The Pioneers are the home team. When: Oct. 30, 2026; 6:30 p.m. Where: Mineral King Bowl How to attend: General admission tickets can be purchased online at GoFan.co . Tickets are $5 for students and seniors and $10 for adults. All-time series record: The Rangers lead the all-time Cowhide series 40-29-1. Redwood has won back-to-back Cowhides, including a 51-6 victory last season. Head coaches: Tim Adebayo (Mt. Whitney, first season), Curtis Allen (Redwood, second season) 10 players to watch Mt. Whitney Jaxon Franks, linebacker: Franks, a senior, began his career at Redwood, starting at linebacker during his sophomore year in 2024 when he broke out for 56 tackles after being promoted midseason from the junior varsity squad. Now a Pioneer, he is the team's leading tackler this year with 99 stops. Jarell Oakes, receiver: Listed at 6-foot-6 and 210 pounds, Oakes is one of the tallest receivers in the Central Section. The senior is Mt. Whitney's leading pass catcher with 28 receptions
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It’s in the numbers: KCUSD’s mathematical thinking shift
DUNLAP – Around four years ago, educators at Dunlap Elementary School asked themselves what learning would look like if math was different. They weren’t trying to reinvent thousands of years of study and mathematical proofs. Two plus two would still equal four, and triangles would still have three sides with angles that add up to 180 degrees. Instead, they wanted to change how students thought about and viewed the subject.
Los Baños Enterprise
Two Los Banos High School students earn third place at National FFA Convention
Los Banos, CA (October 27, 2026) — Two Los Banos High School students earned third-place finishes in national public speaking competitions at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. Lexi Rivera and Max Menefee represented the Los Banos Unified School District in the National Creed and El Credo leadership...
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Bullard High School student located after social post led to brief lockdown
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Bullard High School says the shelter-in-place order has been lifted, and students will resume their regular schedule. The school issued the following statement Monday afternoon:. As some of you are aware, this morning we were placed in a shelter-in-place after our SRO received information about...
The Fresno Bee
Hanford's huge win could lead to challenging Central Section playoff matchup
Hanford High is peaking at the right time after two straight losses. The problem is that the Bullpups’ reward could be a disheartening matchup when the Central Section playoffs begin. Jerren Mao accounted for four touchdowns, and Hanford’s defense intercepted five passes as The Bee’s 15th-ranked Bullpups handed No. 5 Tulare Western its first loss of the season, earning a 42-25 victory over the Mustangs at Bob Mathias Stadium on Thursday night. The victory could land Hanford in Division I-AA, potentially setting up a first-round matchup against Central East. “We’re hitting our stride at the right time,” Hanford coach Cannon Sanchez said. Sanchez, who has been the Bullpups’ head coach for seven years, recalled his team’s postseason run in 2021, following an 8-1 regular season. Hanford faced Central East in the first round of the 2021-22 playoffs, falling 62-16 in a Division I matchup. “We have no business up there with 1,480 students,” Sanchez said. “The CIF has the power and does nothing about it. Hoping they do the right thing and at least put us down to D-1A.” Central Section playoff pairings will be announced next weekend. Sanchez anticipates Hanford could face Central East again, but he hopes the
Hanford Sentinel
Bullpups run past Mustangs | Hanford High Roundup
The Hanford Bullpups handed the Tulare Western Mustangs their fist loss of the season on Oct. 22 defeating the Mustangs 42-25 at Bob Mathias Stadium in Tulare. The Bullpups improved to 7-2 overall and 3-2 in the East Yosemite League. The Bullpups took an early 12-0 lead after one quarter and never looked back en route to the win.
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Merced dominates Los Banos, closes in on another CCC championship
When Merced High receiver Israel Rodas is matched up man-to-man, he knows there is a good chance the ball is coming his way. Rodas torched Los Banos for three first-half touchdown catches to help propel the Bears to a 49-12 win on Friday night at Cathie Hostetler Stadium. Rodas finished with five catches for 102 yards in the first half. I get very excited when I know they are playing me man-to-man,” Rodas said. “I already know I’m going to get the ball. I just have to catch it and run.” Rodas started the scoring with a 16-yard touchdown pass from Raul Moreno midway through the first quarter. The Merced defense came up with a big turnover, forcing the ball out of Los Banos quarterback Moises Perez’s hands before he could cross the goal line. Merced’s Anthony Ward scooped up the fumble and ran 73 yards before he was tackled at the Tigers’ 25-yard line. Three plays later, Moreno found Rodas in the end zone for a 25-yard touchdown pass to extend the lead to 14-0 with 5:50 left in the second quarter. Moreno later connected with Rodas for a 41-yard touchdown pass to give the Bears a 21-0 lead
YourCentralValley.com
Sidelines Scoreboard: High School Football Highlights (10/23/26)
(KSEE/KGPE) – Game of the Week: Immanuel 22, Kerman 7 Central East 58, Clovis West 27 Buchanan 56, Clovis East 43 Clovis 41, Clovis North 6 Madera 55, San Joaquin Memorial 46 Roosevelt 43, Hoover 20 Bullard 38, Sunnyside 6 Liberty Madera 60, Mendota 14 Lemoore 55, Mission Oak 34 Redwood 49, Golden West 34 […]
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Golden Charter Academy students make significant gains in Math, English
FRESNO, Calif. (KGPE) — Golden Charter Academy is celebrating major academic gains, and Dr. Stephen Morris joined Anthony Bailey on Eyewitness News Monday morning to explain what’s driving the improvements and how the school plans to build on its success. From the 2022-23 to 2025-26 school years, English language arts proficiency increased from 10.53% to […]
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Fresno Unified high school football teams take the field at Bulldog Stadium
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Four Fresno Unified high school football teams got their chance to play under the Friday night lights at Bulldog Stadium. Students from Hoover, Sunnyside, Roosevelt, and Bullard high schools took the field for a special night of football, school spirit, and memorable moments. The event...