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Valley High football player makes tough choice after cancelation of season
ELK GROVE, Calif. — There will be no varsity Friday night lights this season for two high schools in the Elk Grove Unified School District, but some students have found a second chance to play out their senior season. Florin High School folded its varsity program, and is only...
High School Football Roundup for Elk Grove: Week 1
ELK GROVE, CA (MPG) - This past Friday, Aug. 23, kicked off the 2024 high school football season and as expected, it did not disappoint. As teams all over the Greater Sacramento area began their 2024 campaign, we had the opportunity to witness some amazing matchups and close games. Here in Elk Grove was no different, as members of the Elk Grove Unified School District began their seasons in epic fashion. With the modifications to the Delta League this year, EGUSD schools will have only a handful of non-league games to prepare themselves for what will seem like a gauntlet in a Delta League that now encompasses all of Elk Grove.
Friday Morning Football: Pacheco High School
It's time for another edition of Friday Morning Football!This week, we are in Merced County.Friday Morning Football Part 2The Chavez Titans of Stockton will take on the Panthers of Pacheco High School.This is the second game of the season, and the Panthers are hoping for their first win of the season.Friday Morning Football Part 3The game is at Veterans Stadium in Los Banos at 7 pm.Tickets range from $6 to $10.For news updates, follow Ana Torrea on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
'Bigger than football': Stockton-based athletic program empowers student athletes on and off the field
STOCKTON, Calif. — Thousands of kids have trained with Elevate209 in Stockton over the last 10 years. When each of those kids leave the program, they don't just leave as better athletes, they leave as better people. "The program is bigger than football because it builds a family for...
Leadership Stockton scholarship winners awarded biggest award in program's history
Scholarship winners in the newest Leadership Stockton class together will receive the greatest award amount in the leadership program’s history, its alumni group said in a news release. In total, $5,000 will be divided among the winners of the Christopher Serpa Scholarship to help defer tuition costs, the release said. ...
Prep football picks: Local schools to clash with NorCal, Reno powers
High school football season has opened, and while some teams flexed their muscles against quality opponents on opening night, others stumbled out of the gate and look to avoid falling into an 0-2 hole. This Friday’s slate matches two of the top teams in Northern California, as well as strong interstate and intersectional games.
El Concilio back as after-school provider at Stockton Unified amid push to bolster staffing
Stockton Unified School District will continue to contract with outside organizations to provide staffing support for after-school programs. Three organizations, including San Francisco-based Brains and Motion Education, San Diego-based Elevo, and Stockton-based El Concilio were awarded service contracts at the Tuesday, Aug. 27 meeting of Stockton Unified Board of Trustees. ...
Woodbridge, Estancia and San Clemente girls flag football teams capture wins
WOODBRIDGE 12, ROSARY 6: The defending Pacific Coast League champions opened league play with a victory Wednesday. “It was a defensive battle and physical game,” said Woodbridge Coach Mark Thompson. “Rosary scored first but we sustained a long drive on the ensuing possession with Mia Thompson scoring on a sort catch and run. The second half was much of the same back and forth.
PHS makes quick work of Chavez
When the Chavez football team rolled into Jamison Stadium on Friday night they couldn’t have anticipated being hit by a freight train. Surely that’s what it felt like and the train was Orange and Green. It hit hard and quick and the game was over before Chavez knew it as Porterville High scored 42 first half points en route to a 42-0 victory, improving to 2-0 on the season.
Crosstown Friday Night Lights: PHS at Jamison, Granite at Rankin
The second week of the high school football season will feature two games in Porterville on Friday night as Porterville High and Granite Hills will have home games. PHS will host Chavez in a game scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday at Jamision Stadium while Granite will open its season against Parlier in a game scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday at Rankin Stadium. In other action featuring local high school football teams, Strathmore will travel to Avenal for a game scheduled at 7:30 p.m. and Monache will travel to Templeton for a game scheduled for 7 p.m. Lindsay High has a bye week.
Stocktonia joins Arizona State University nonprofit to develop new model for local journalism
Stocktonia has been acquired by NEWSWELL, an innovative nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and strengthening local news outlets. While Stocktonia concentrates on delivering quality community-focused news and resources, NEWSWELL focuses on delivering and improving business services to media organizations. The pioneering nonprofit will utilize its deep expertise, extensive media network and resources to develop innovative, sustainable solutions to publishing and operations of small- and mid-sized newspapers.
HS Playbook Preview: McClatchy seeks first win, Franklin looks to keep rolling
The Franklin Wildcats (1-0) will be hosting the McClatchy Lions (0-1) in Elk Grove on Friday night in KCRA 3's High School Playbook Game of the Week. Here's what you need to know about tonight's matchup. (Video above: Check out the football forecast for Friday.) McClatchy vs. Franklin. McClatchy is...
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