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'They're fighters': Monache edges Mission Oak to advance to section softball final
TULARE - "Fighters." That's the word Monache High School softball head coach Briana Bamber used to describe her team after the 10th-seeded Marauders defeated No. 6 Mission Oak 5-4 on May 22 in the 2024 Central Section Division II playoff semifinals. Monache (18-13) overcame an early 3-0 deficit in the...
'Today wasn't our day': Mission Oak falls to Independence in baseball semifinal
TULARE − Mission Oak’s run in the 2024 Central Section Division IV high school baseball playoffs ended on May 21 in the semifinals. Independence’s David Baralt hit a two-out, two-run single with the bases loaded in the fifth inning and the No. 7 Falcons held on to beat third-ranked Mission Oak 2-0.
Visalia’s Darren Crisp hopes to start a new phase in MMA career with new role as gym owner
Darren Crisp’s professional mixed martial arts career spanned roughly nine years. The Visalia-based fighter made a name for himself in the Central Valley as one of the more dangerous strikers in the area, recording five knockouts in his 11 victories. Crisp fought 21 times in his career, posting an 11-10 record. He made his debut May 15, 2005, and fought for the last time June 20, 2014. ...
Clovis West survives Bullard, advances to first section title game since 2004
Highlights of the Golden Eagles 5-4 win over Bullard in ten innings Tuesday, in the semifinal round of the Division I, Central Section playoff bracket. Here is the schedule of Central Section championship baseball games this weekend, at Valley Strong Ballpark in Visalia. (# represents seeding)Division I: #1 Clovis West vs #2 Liberty (Bakersfield), Saturday […]
El Diamante's Devin Ibarra, Tulare Western's Ashlyn Reed win section titles
Two Tulare County high school student-athletes brought home an individual 2024 Central Section Track and Field Championship on May 18 at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Clovis. El Diamante’s Devin Ibarra placed first in the 1,600 meters at 4 minutes and 13.62 seconds. The senior bested the 17-runner event by nearly half a second. Buchanan’s Luke Sanders, a junior, came in second at 4:14.00.
Lindsay stuns top-seeded Woodlake in pitcher’s duel
WOODLAKE − It has been a long road back to the Central Section championships for the Lindsay High School baseball team. The Cardinals last won a section championship in 2018. And now, the 2024 version of the Cardinals will get a chance to write their own story. No. 5 Lindsay defeated No. 1 Woodlake...
Rooted in Tulare: Richard Torrez Jr. carries 79 years of Tulare boxing history into next bout
TULARE − Richard Torrez Jr.’s run toward a perfect 10-0 boxing record can be traced back to 1945 when his grandfather Manuel Torrez founded the Tulare Athletic Boxing Club. That’s 79 years of Tulare boxing history and excellence. “I’m a third-generation boxer,” Torrez Jr. said. “My dad...
Local Rivalry: Visalia Rawhide Takes on Fresno Grizzlies at Chukchansi Park
Baseball enthusiasts and community members, mark your calendars for an exciting Minor League showdown as the Visalia Rawhide take on the Fresno Grizzlies. This anticipated matchup is set to take place on Tuesday, May 21st, from 11 am to 1 pm at the heart of Fresno's sports scene, Chukchansi Park, located at 1800 Tulare St, Fresno, CA.
‘She’s been thriving’: Rebekah Beasley soars at Mission Oak with Hawks softball program
Rebekah Beasley has helped continue the gold standard at Mission Oak High School. Beasley is the only senior on the Hawks’ softball team. Her veteran presence has paid big dividends for the squad this season. Beasley spearheaded Mission Oak to an outright West Yosemite League championship, batting .456 as the Hawks hit the 20-win...
2024 CIF Central Section softball playoff scoreboard: Mission Oak earns trip to semifinals
The 2024 CIF Central Section high school softball playoffs are underway. Quarterfinal games were played on Friday. Here are the latest final scores (scores will be updated as they are reported): Friday's games (quarterfinals) ...
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