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Huskies rack up 392 yards rushing in hard-fought win at U Prep
The Fortuna offensive line continued to set the tempo at University Prep in Redding on Friday night, as the Huskies came away with a hard-fought 27-20 win in a back-and-forth showdown between two quality teams. Sophomore running back Easton Essig, who is enjoying an outstanding start to the new season,...
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Red Bluff football shuts out Lassen to open 2026 season
Red Bluff football came into the season with eyes on a section title , and it know that to get there, it needs to rely on defense. The Spartans (1-0) returned a group of defensive stars with significant varsity experience and a long list of accolades. Reigning EAL defensive MVP Jaret Bridwell and all-state lineman Adan Rodriguez headline the list. First-year head coach Derrick Watson knew they had the talent, but on Friday, Sept. 4, facing off against Lassen, the Spartans had their first chance to prove it. The Grizzlies (0-2) were able to move the ball downfield on their first possession, but the Spartans held strong to force a turnover on downs. After that, something seemed to click for that Spartan defense. The result? A 34-0 shutout win to open the 2026 season. “I love the way they battled through adversity,” Watson said. “(Lassen) would get a couple long drives, and our guys didn’t stop believing in themselves, didn’t stop believing in the system, didn’t stop believing in their teammates, and they just kept playing.” The first Lassen drive was an eye-opener for Bridwell and the team. On the first play, the Grizzlies completed a 35-yard pass to put
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Redding indoor pickleball complex OK'd over attorney's objection
Indoor pickleball courts with a lounge to cool off with a beer or non-alcoholic drink took a big step toward reality on Wednesday. The Redding Board of Administrative Review unanimously approved the complex, which will be next to Grange Co-op on Lake Boulevard in north Redding . But the Sept. 2 approval came after an attorney representing a property owner in the shopping center advised the board to have the city attorney look at the project before the board made a decision on the project. Redding attorney Jonz Norine told the board that he represents Maurice A. Ladrech, who owns the property that Raley’s sits on in the shopping center. “You may or may not know that there is litigation right now between the owner of the property underneath Raley’s and the owner of the property underneath the current Grange (Grange Co-op),” Norine said. Ladrech contends in the lawsuit that the shopping center’s covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs) have been violated with the construction of the Grange Co-op outdoor display that sits in the parking lot in front of the store, Norine said. The lawsuit was filed in August 2025. “If this gets approved, I guess we will have something
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Red Bluff Spartans get $12K boost to play in Texas
The Red Bluff Spartans football team is heading to Texas, thanks to a $12,000 donation from the Tehama County Major Crimes Unit's Anti-Drug and Anti-Gang Board. The board, which oversees funds from drug asset seizures, says investing in youth programs like this helps steer students away from drugs and gangs.
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Tehama County Anti-Drug board donates $12,000 for RB High Football trip to Texas
RED BLUFF, Calif. - The Red Bluff High School Football Team received a $12,000 donation from the Tehama County Major Crimes Unit's Anti-Drug/Anti-Gang Board to complete funding for their upcoming trip to Texas. The donation was the last funding necessary to ensure the team could take advantage of the opportunity...
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Week 2 - Play of the Week
CHICO, Calif. - Week Two of Under the Lights wrapped up with standout performances and big plays on the high school gridiron. Action News Now Sports Director Blake Mayfield and Under the Lights co-host Raishaud Pinkney have selected two plays that will battle it out for Play of the Week honors.
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Simpson holds off Walla Walla's comeback
REDDING, Calif. - The women's volleyball squad won its home opener tonight as they took down Walla Walla University in five sets: 25-19, 25-23, 21-25, 21-25, and 15-9. The Red Hawks took the first two sets to take the commanding lead, as the Wolves battled back to force a fifth set, denying the Wolves a reverse sweep.
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Relentless Wildcats’ ground attack too much for Anderson in season opener
After one of the most dominating seasons in H-DNL history last fall, North Coast football fans came into this year wondering what to expect from Ferndale football in 2026. On Friday night, we got a first look at this year’s team and it was another impressive start for the most successful public school program in North Coast Section history.
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The Red Hawks' comeback falls short against the Raiders
SHASTA LAKE, Calif. - The Simpson football team kicked off its 2026 season last night as they took on Southern Oregon in a non-conferance matchup to begin the season. A 22-yard pitch and catch from Ya'j Vance to Makai James helped set up a five-yard scamper by Vance as he found the end zone to give Simpson the early 7-0 lead on a successful PAT try from Tyler Hinrichs.
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Junior college football season kicks off; Fresno City, Reedley open with wins
ROCKLIN, Calif. (FOX26) — Fresno City College outlasted Shasta College in its first game under new head coach Josh Brown on Saturday, Aug. 29 - but it came down to the final moments. Sophomore quarterback Christian English scored a 1-yard touchdown with 8 seconds remaining in the game for...
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Game 1: Raiders start 92nd season at Simpson
GAME 1 – SOU at Simpson (Calif.) 7 p.m. Saturday | Shasta Lake, California | Central Valley HS. ASHLAND – The Southern Oregon University football team will face four nationally-ranked opponents in the span of a month following this week's opener, which makes the opportunity to get off on the right foot against Simpson (Calif.) more of an imperative.
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New-look U-Prep football makes statement in season-opening win
University Prep football came into the 2026 season with more questions than answers. They finished with a 3-8 record in 2025, the program’s worst record since 2016. U-Prep lost 17 players to graduation, and their reigning all-league freshman quarterback transferred to play high school ball in Southern California. The Panthers put in the work throughout the offseason, trying to get back to the standard of excellence they expect of themselves. On Friday, Aug. 28, in their Week 0 matchup against North Valleys (Reno, NV), the Panthers got the boost they needed to kick off the 2026 season. After 48 minutes of physical football, U-Prep defeated North Valleys 21-7 to capture their first win of the season. “Sometimes in life you get knocked down, and sometimes you want it to be easier than it is, but we’ve learned from those things,” coach Dustin Fortenberry said. “They’re resilient; there was) a lot of adversity that we didn’t necessarily anticipate in the last year and a half, but we’re learning, and I’m so happy for our kids. They deserve the victory.” While the Panthers (1-0) were held to a three-and-out on their first drive, it didn’t take long for the offense and first-year
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Risa Reynier of McArthur set to compete for Stanislaus State this fall
Women’s cross country student-athlete among 107 Warriors competing during Fall 2026 season. Risa Reynier, a McArthur native and agriculture major at Stanislaus State, will compete for the Warriors’ women’s Cross Country team during the 2026 fall season. Reynier is among 107 Stanislaus State student-athletes competing across men’s...
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Defending champions open football season at FRC
Feather River College Athletics announces the FRC football team will open its 2026 season at home this Saturday, Aug. 29, when the Golden Eagles welcome Shasta College to Quincy. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the FRC football field, 570 Golden Eagle Ave. The season-opening matchup renews a Northern...
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First-ever IRONMAN Redding draws 1,360 athletes, organizers look ahead to 2027
REDDING, Calif. — The first-ever IRONMAN triathlon in Redding drew more than 1,300 athletes and thousands of spectators to the area over the weekend, with organizers already planning for a bigger event in 2027. A total of 1,360 athletes competed in Sunday's race out of 1,725 registered participants. Race...
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After an offseason of uncertainty, West Valley football embraces a ‘relentless’ mindset
West Valley ended the 2025 football season with hope for what’s to come. A team primarily made up of juniors finished the regular season with a 7-3 record before losing to Orland in the first round of the Division III Northern Section playoffs. But after former head coach Jason Weston’s resignation in December, and the failed attempt to rehire former coach Greg Grandell , the narrative around the team shifted. It went from one of optimism to one of controversy and uncertainty. It wasn’t until late June, after months of tense board meetings and a student protest , that the Eagles hired athletic director Kol Zuppan to lead the team in 2026. It’s easy to write off a season after an offseason like the Eagles had, but as the 2026 season draws closer, they know they don’t have the luxury or time to dwell on the past. Instead, Zuppan and the Eagles have been focused on setting the tone for the future. “Obviously, we’ve had some adversity, but we’ve been telling the boys to stack good days on top of each other,” Zuppan said. “I think with adversity, there’s always some great things that come out of that; that’s how
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Redding shows up: Hundreds of volunteers power Ironman 70.3 Northern California’s debut
About a month ago, Tiffney Ottoboni got an unexpected call. It was from a friend, who told her that the upcoming Ironman 70.3 Northern California was in need of a volunteer team captain for the safety paddlers. “What does that entail?” she asked. He didn’t know, so she got in...
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Redding Ironman race sells out hotels, eyes bigger 2027 event
The IronMan race in Redding drew 1,360 athletes and around 3,000 family members this past Sunday — and the economic boost was significant enough that organizers are already planning to return next year, with hopes of drawing more than 2,500 athletes in 2027.