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Redding golf tournament raises money for student athletes
The Nor-Cal Retired Coaches Association held its 11th annual scholarship golf tournament in Redding today, raising funds for graduating high school student athletes. The event at Riverview Golf and Country Club featured divisions for men and women, with prizes including rounds of golf at top Northern California courses.
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Redding readies for first IRONMAN 70.3 race crowds
The first-ever IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California is about to take over much of Redding with a wide range of festivities that won't be limited just to the day of the ultra-elite race, which is happening on Sunday, Aug. 16 . While some participants are already in town and training in the region's triple-digit heat, athletes and their entourages are expected to begin arriving in earnest on Aug. 10, race organizers told business representatives during a meeting on Monday. So business owners and residents alike should get ready for an event expected to bring more than 7,000 people to town, including up to 1,600 athletes, some of them pros competing for the pro winner's purse of $40,000 in the foot-bike-swim race competition. Redding officials expect the event to bring in $10 million to $12 million in overall visitor spending, including costs of flights, food and fuel. Jennifer Johnston, CEO of Redding Tourism Marketing Group, said of all area tourism events held so far, the competition is expected to be "the biggest thing we've ever seen here in Redding. It's really an all-hands-on-deck event." The IRONMAN logo will even light up the Sundial Bridge. "We have thousands of people that are going
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Foothill All-Stars advance to West Region
PALO CEDRO, Calif. — The Foothill Area Little League Junior All-Star softball team is headed to the West Region Tournament after winning the Northern California State Tournament earlier this week. The team captured the Northern California State title in Live Oak on July 13, earning a spot in the...
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Bats continue to impress as Redwood Empire All-Stars win again
They say hitting is contagious in baseball, and that’s been the case for the Redwood Empire 12-year-old All-Stars over the past three days. After opening their Section tournament in Colusa with a disappointing 4-0 loss to Chico Central, the young Redwood players have been unstoppable since then, scoring 35 runs over three elimination games.
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UP FRONT/COMMENTARY: Remembering Bob Barrows, forever a sports writer
Jul. 16—The world got a little less colorful last week. Bob Barrows, who was a Lewiston Tribune sports writer from 1972 to 2003, a superfan of Bay Area teams and a connoisseur of dark chocolate and peanuts, died July 7 at Cottonwood, Ariz. He was 92. Longtime readers of...
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The Range at Lake Redding promises new golf experience for North State
Nearly four months after revealing plans to reimagine Redding’s oldest public golf course as a driving range , work to open the new attraction is proceeding. The McConnell Foundation, which owns the property that the former Lake Redding Golf Course sits on, revealed more details about the future of the golf offerings there. While the foundation is not ready to announce an opening date , McConnell Chief Operating Officer Shannon Phillips said there will be discussions later in July about that and the remaining work to be done. Phillips did reveal the name of the new attraction: The Range at Lake Redding. Jason Munson, owner and general manager of The Golf Club Tierra Oaks in Redding and Grape Ranch Golf Club in Palo Cedro, is the range’s operator. McConnell Foundation owns the business. “I think the community needs something like this. I think the community lacks this type of offering,” Munson said. Also, “I am very interested in doing more for kids golf programs. “Having a good community golf center for kids and providing kids development is important and that’s why I am part of it.” Changes coming to The Range at Lake Redding golf course revealed A long concrete
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Scholar Athlete of the Month: Brooklyn Mueller
RED BLUFF, Calif. - Red Bluff High School Sophomore Brooklyn Mueller is our July Scholar Athlete of the Month, presented by the Chico Sports Club. Mueller averaged a 3.8 GPA throughout her freshman year, with her favorite subject being Agriculture Biology. Mueller grew up riding horses after school with her...
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Redding's Ironman 70.3 preparations included trail, park upgrades
REDDING, Calif. — Redding is in the final stretch of preparations to host Ironman 70.3, a process city leaders said required months of planning, with thousands of athletes expected in the area. City crews have focused much of their effort on Redding’s parks and trail system, replacing damaged sections...
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Ironman California 70.3 to debut in Redding Aug. 16, drawing 1,000-plus athletes
REDDING, Calif. — More than 1,500 athletes have already registered for the first Ironman California 70.3 triathlon, set to make its Northstate debut in Redding next month. The race will take place Aug. 16, with the overall event spanning three days. Plans include a downtown Redding kickoff party and an Ironman Village at the Redding Civic Auditorium.
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Vote for the Record Searchlight's 2025-26 Girls Athlete of the Year
As the curtain falls on the 2025-26 academic year, the achievements of several student-athletes continue to stand out. For some athletes, it was a continuation of a dominant high school career, while others are just starting to put their names on the map. Now, it's time for the readers to select the Record Searchlight's 2026 Girls Athlete of the Year. The list of nominees has been narrowed down to 12 athletes, and each athlete must have competed in at least two sports during the recently completed academic year. Individual stats, accolades, and team success each played a factor in selecting the 12 finalists. Read about what each nominee accomplished during the 2025-26 year and cast your vote now. Voting is restricted to one vote per person per hour and will remain open until Thursday, June 16. Vote here var pd_tags = new Array;pd_tags["17220211-src"]="poll-oembed-simple"; <iframe src="https://poll.fm/17220211/embed" frameborder="0" class="cs-iframe-embed"></iframe> Nominees Joleen Short, Jr, Central Valley Joleen Short was a three-sport standout for the Central Valley Falcons, excelling in each. Short was an All-NAL honorable mention for both volleyball and basketball and an All-NAL selection in softball. With the softball team in 2026, Short posted a 2.94 ERA with 175 strikeouts in 119
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Mack All-Stars win for second straight day at Section Tournament
Colton Hawkes gave his mother Julie a birthday present she won’t forget on Friday afternoon, as the McKinleyville Junior All-Stars won for the second straight day at the Section tournament at Shasta Lake. The young Hawkes hit what he later described as a “Birthday Grand Slam” for his mother...
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Redding’s Black Sheep draws strong crowd for USA vs. Bosnia World Cup game
REDDING, Calif. — There was a strong turnout of community members at The Black Sheep Gastropub in Redding on July 1 for a USA vs. Bosnia World Cup watch party. Fans enthusiastically cheered on their team as the game unfolded. “I just knew I had to be here, support...
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SoHi Grad Stuyvesant Commits to Shasta College Baseball
Soldotna Stars graduate and Kenai Post 20 Twins standout Jayden Stuyvesant will continue his baseball career at the collegiate level after committing to play for Shasta College in Redding, California. Stuyvesant leaves Soldotna as one of the program’s most accomplished two-way players in recent years. During his senior season, he...
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World Cup crowds boost Redding Sports Park as city upgrades draw visitors
REDDING, Calif. — World Cup watch parties are bringing a surge of visitors to Redding Sports Park, with hundreds of people filling the venue and providing a boost to business at the Black Sheep Gastropub. The general manager of the Black Sheep said the tournament has helped not only...
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McKinleyville All-Stars answer the call, keep their season alive
The McKinleyville girls kept their postseason hopes alive with an impressive bounce-back performance on Saturday night. Facing elimination at the Section Little League softball tournament in Redding, the McKinleyville 12-year-old All-Stars rose to the challenge and turned in a gutsy performance to beat Lake Almanor 7-5. The performance was a...
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Taylor Angley takes over as new Shasta College men's basketball head coach
REDDING, Calif. - A Shasta College alum is returning to his alma mater this fall as head coach for the men's basketball team. Taylor Angley has officially take over as the new face and voice for Knights basketball. "It just felt like an amazing fit" Angley told me. "The people out here are great, the culture out here is amazing, and I'm just extremely proud to be apart of it."
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Razorbacks Add LHP Grace Hornbuckle from Omaha for 2026 Season
Former Omaha left-handed pitcher Grace Hornbuckle has committed to the Arkansas Razorbacks, joining Coach Courtney Deifel’s squad. In her sophomore season (2026), Hornbuckle compiled a 2.33 ERA with a 4-2 record, showcasing her ability with 7.19 strikeouts per seven innings. She made an immediate impact, winning her first three starts and achieving multiple strikeout performances. Hornbuckle previously excelled at Redding high school, culminating in a standout season with a 0.56 ERA and 253 strikeouts as a senior.
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Tim Harles steps down as West Valley head coach, joins U-Prep staff
Two months after being named the head coach of West Valley football, Tim Harles has resigned from his role with the program to take an assistant coaching position with another school. Harles was brought in as the Eagles offensive coordinator under coach Jason Weston for the 2025 season. Following Weston’s resignation in December , the school considered hiring former coach Greg Grandell, but the Anderson Union High School District’s Board of Trustees denied Grandell's bid . At the district’s April 15 board meeting , Harles was confirmed as West Valley's head coach for the 2026 season. On Wednesday, June 17, Harles left that position to take a job with University Prep. “An opportunity came up, and I thought it could be a good opportunity for me and my family,” Harles said. “I’ve always liked a lot that’s gone on (at U-Prep). I just thought, ‘Well, let’s take a shot,’ and it ended up working out.” West Valley athletic director Kol Zuppan said in a text message to the Record Searchlight that the school has once again started its search for a new head coach. Zuppan had no comment regarding Harles' departure. More: AUHSD approves Justin Byxbe as head coach for
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Shasta Supermoto and Kart Klubs back on track
REDDING, California — Shasta Supermoto and the Shasta Kart Klub are roaring back into action the weekend of June 27 after Redding ended the suspension on use of the go kart track at the Redding motorsports park. The move comes a year and a half after officials had barred the clubs from using the site over concerns around the level of insurance they had.