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Watch: California high school football team pulls of wild FUMBLEROOSKI for a touchdown
The Bulldogs pulled off an incredible broken-play touchdown on Friday night, some 20 seconds of seemingly controlled chaos that involved a lot of broken tackles, a fumble, a lateral, another lateral—offensive lineman with the ball alert!—and a race to the goal line as the seconds ticked down on the half.
Junipero Serra defeats Folsom High School Football
FOLSOM, Calif. — The Folsom Bulldogs weren't able to overcome the Junipero Serra Padres Friday night, losing 22-21. In the Padres first game of the season, they denied Folsom their second win of the season and secured their first. Folsom High School won their fifth state title last season...
Football Game Recap: Rio Linda Comes Up Short
Rio Linda was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They took a blow against the Placer Hillmen, falling 54-7. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 854th, while the Hillmen are ranked 175th).
Jr. Eagles battle Jr. Timberwolves in opening games
In the Midget matchup, Woodcreek scored first on a long sustained drive down the field. The extra point attempt was blocked by Tyler Graham. On Vista’s ensuing drive the offense made several plays to move the ball down the field. A 23-yard pass completion to Kyron Gulley and an 8-yard run by Lucas Grueter moved the ball to midfield. A 14-yard pass to Griffin Martel picked up another first down. The drive ended with a 20-yard TD run by Travis Kaestner to tie the score 6-6.
Folsom native to compete at Paralympics Games Paris 2024 running event
FOLSOM, Calif. — A Folsom native appears next week in the Paralympics Games Paris 2024. Dr. Leo Merle, 26, will compete for gold on Sept. 7 in the 1,500-meter race. Prior to appearing in the Paralympics, he ran as part of track club during his time at the University of Michigan; he ran Division III athletics at University of California, Santa Cruz; he ran all four years at Vista Del Lago High School; and he ran two years at Folsom Middle School.
Whitney edges Bella Vista, game called due to injury
The Whitney High School girls flag football team opened its season Wednesday night at home by hosting Bella Vista (2-0). It was a low-scoring, defensive battle with some flashes of offense throughout the game. The contest was called with 10:04 remaining in the second half due to a leg injury...
California's Twelve Bridges beats Reed Raiders with last-second field goal
The Reed Raiders (2-0) hosted the Twelve Bridges Raging Rinos (1-0) of California during week three of the NIAA football season, with the Raging Rinos coming out on top 39-36 after a last second field goal from kicker Will Gant. “That’s a real deal football team,” Twelve Bridges head coach...
Football Recap: Colusa Starts Season with Loss on the Road
Colusa had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They were just a hair shy of victory on Friday and fell 28-27 to the Colfax Falcons. The RedHawks' defeat signaled the end of their 14-game winning streak dating back to last season.
Rocklin rolls through Bishop Manogue
Rocklin marched down the field on the opening drive of Friday’s home game against Bishop Manogue and didn’t stop until the final whistle sounded. It was a decisive 48-17 victory for the Thunder, as they improved to 2-0 and made a statement against the defending Division II Nevada state champion.
Friday night football: Lancers win 400th game; Folsom, Vista, ORHS fall
See all Sacramento regional scores for week 2 of action below. It was a night of close matchups for local teams Friday as area high school football entered its second week of non-conference competition. Out of all those close games, one local team was celebrating a milestone win, while three others ended their night with buzzer-beating losses.
Football Recap: Antelope Starts Season with Loss at Home
Antelope couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were beaten by the Roseville Tigers 48-19 on Friday. The Titans were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-13. A big part of the victory came down to the chemistry...
Rocklin opens season as No. 1 team in NorCal
There is a new man in charge of the Rocklin High School girls volleyball program. Longtime head coach Dave Muscarella retired at the end of last season after coaching the Thunder to nine Sierra Foothill League titles and three Sac-Joaquin Section championships. Now stepping in is one of the most decorated volleyball coaches in CIF history, Bert Almazan-Cezar.
Trojans handle Tigers, 28-0
After losing their first game in program history to Ponderosa last week, the Oak Ridge girls’ flag football team didn’t like the feeling they had after that game. Fast-forward to week 2 of their season and the Trojans defeated Inderkum on Tuesday, 25-6, and then beat Roseville on Thursday, 28-0.
Placer learns in tough test against top-ranked Rocklin
Any prep sports coach will say that iron sharpens iron and to be the best, you have to play the best. That has been the mantra of Placer High School girls volleyball since head coach Karly Sipherd-Smith took over the program in 2021. She knows that sometimes the results may not fall the Hillmen’s way, but they will be battle tested when Foothill Valley League play begins.
Twelve Bridges blanks Christian Brothers in second half
It took some time for the Twelve Bridges High School offense to get going in its season opener, but once it did, it didn't stop for the remainder of the game. The Raging Rhinos trailed Christian Brothers 10-7 at halftime and after fumbling on the opening possession of the third quarter, things were beginning to look bleak for the home side. The Rhinos buckled down, however, forcing a punt before Chase Wyhlidko flipped the momentum of the game with a 40-yard touchdown run to put Twelve Bridges on top.
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