Sheldon held Jesuit scoreless in final 2:06 of game to win its first NorCal basketball title, 61-56, Saturday night at Power Balance Pavilion. D'Erryl Williams scored 22 pts. after being held to just two in the first half by the Marauders. Jesuit ran out to a 17-point lead, 23-6, with 5:44 left in the second quarter. Then they committed seven turnovers in the last four minutes of the first half to let Sheldon get back in the game.
The Huskies trailed 25-16 at halftime. They missed on all nine three-point attempts in the first half while Jesuit made 8-of-11 field goals in the first quarter to grab the early momentum.
Sheldon, which shot just 23 percent from the floor in the first quarter, finally grabbed its first lead, 57-56 with 1:44 left in the game. Dakarai Allen chipped in 16 points and Kyi Thomas had 10.
Jesuit was led by Akachi Okugo who had 12 points. Parker Uu, the Marauder leader, was in foul trouble much of the second half.
Sheldon (29-5) has now beaten Jesuit all four times the two teams have played this season; twice in the Delta River League schedule, once for the Sac-Joaquin Section title two weeks ago and then Saturday.
Listen (and watch) my post-game interviews below.
Next Saturday, the Huskies take on Mater Dei, the SoCal Division I champion, at Power Balance Pavilion.
Covering the sports in and around Elk Grove, CA.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
Thursday's Scoreboard
Still too wet for baseball/softball, lots of games will be played next week. Golfers figure out a way to play in the in climate weather:
Boys' Golf
ELK GROVE 218, LINCOLN-STOCKTON 224
9 holes at Wildhawk, par 36
9 holes at Bartley Cavanaugh, par 36
Low scorers: McKnight, CO, 40; Theis, VDL, 40.
Boys' Golf
ELK GROVE 218, LINCOLN-STOCKTON 224
9 holes at Wildhawk, par 36
Low scorers: Patrick Levin, EG, 40; Smith, L, 40; Cain, EG, 42; Scott, EG, 42;
VISTA DEL LAGO 206, COSUMNES OAKS 2589 holes at Bartley Cavanaugh, par 36
Low scorers: McKnight, CO, 40; Theis, VDL, 40.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Pro Soccer Stadium In Elk Grove?
Amazing as it sounds, it appears as though the City of Elk Grove is considering construction of a soccer stadium. In a story posted Thursday on Elk Grove News. Net, four city officials including Mayor Jim Cooper will be traveling to Dallas on a fact-finding trip that includes the tour of FC Dallas, a large stadium built exclusively for soccer.
The idea, according to some city officials, is that a pro team might consider moving to Elk Grove if a pro-type stadium was built.
Personal Opinion - I think the city would be better served if we finished construction of the ghost town known as the Promenade prior to consideration of a sports facility like this.
Secondly, and this is the baseball fan in me, I think the city would also be better served if we addressed the issue of the lack of quality baseball facilities in Elk Grove. Travel to Fresno and other California cities and see what their high school teams play in. We have sad facilities for our outstanding baseball talent to play in.
Plus, don't you think Elk Grove has a better chance of attracting a minor league team (say a Class A team) over a pro soccer team? Let me know what you think.
The idea, according to some city officials, is that a pro team might consider moving to Elk Grove if a pro-type stadium was built.
Personal Opinion - I think the city would be better served if we finished construction of the ghost town known as the Promenade prior to consideration of a sports facility like this.
Secondly, and this is the baseball fan in me, I think the city would also be better served if we addressed the issue of the lack of quality baseball facilities in Elk Grove. Travel to Fresno and other California cities and see what their high school teams play in. We have sad facilities for our outstanding baseball talent to play in.
Plus, don't you think Elk Grove has a better chance of attracting a minor league team (say a Class A team) over a pro soccer team? Let me know what you think.
Detrick Does Well In Austrailia; Hornets Win Big
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| Elk Grove's Brian Detrick |
In local baseball, too wet to play anything around here. But, Sac State squeezed in a game this afternoon at Hornet Field. Here's the report from HornetSports.Com:
Henderson Throws One-Hitter Wednesday
HONOLULU -With a three-run fifth inning and one-hitter performance by pitcher Jolene Henderson, the No. 1-ranked California softball team earned a crucial 3-0 win over No. 21 Texas A&M on Wednesday afternoon at Hawaii's Chevron Spring Fling.
The Golden Bears move to 22-0 overall. With the complete-game shutout, Henderson improves to 13-0 overall. Her impressive 11 strikeouts were two shy of her 2012 season high of 13.
"I wasn't hitting well, so I had to help the team out somewhere else," Henderson said of her one-hitter outing in the circle. "The team really came together, making plays and having a we will win mentality."
On Sunday, Henderson was named the Pac-12 Pitcher of the Week. Today the Bears play Texas (19-1) and Hawaii (20-1).
Wednesday's Scoreboard
This rain has really put a hamper on several baseball and softball games. St. Mary's and Elk Grove was rained out Tuesday, along with a list of many other local contests. Hopefully things will clear for a slate of games today and tomorrow, but doesn't look hopeful. Sheldon plays at Franklin in softball Friday which looks like an interesting game up front.
There's two sports that continue despite rain and wind, golf and swimming:
There's two sports that continue despite rain and wind, golf and swimming:
BOYS GOLF
FOLSOM 209, SHELDON 234
9 holes at Wildhawk, par 36
Low scorers: Ropp, F, 39; Kanae, S, 41; Just, F, 41.
JESUIT 196, PLEASANT GROVE 215
9 holes at Ancil Hoffman, par 36
Low scorers: Grenz, PG, 35; Corfee, J, 36.
Boys' Swimming
JESUIT 111, PLEASANT GROVE 68
200 medley relay–PG, 1:45.19; 200 free–Shuping, J, 1:53.35; 200 IM–Spallas, PG, 2:07.45; 50 free–Hamilton, J, 22.85; 100 fly–Spallas, PG, 54.92; 100 free–Shuping, J, 49.16; 500 free–Gillestie, PG, 5:03.48; 200 free relay–J, 1:32.37; 100 back–Hamilton, J, 56.13; 100 breast–Rodriguez, J, 1:06.71; 400 free relay–J, 3:23.79.
Girls' Swimming
ST. FRANCIS 111, PLEASANT GROVE 58
200 medley relay–SF, 1:56.84; 200 free–Maccart, SF, 1:58.37; 200 IM–Rademann, SF, 2:21.17; 50 free–Bersin, SF, 27.44; 100 fly–Rademann, SF, 1:02.76; 100 free–Maccart, SF, 54.42; 500 free–Green, SF, 5:23.78; 200 free relay–SF, 1:47.17; 100 back–Green, SF, 1:01.87; 100 breast–Debnekoff, PG, 1:12.15; 400 free relay–SF, 4:04.73.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Team Or Not, Dinwiddie Looks To Coaching/Training
Former Elk Grove quarterback Ryan Dinwiddie's professional football career is up in the air. After spending last season with Saskatchewan in the Canadian League, he's a free agent hoping to latch onto another CFL club this summer.
But, for the first time in a few years instead of living in Boise during the off-season, where he played college football, Dinwiddie is in Elk Grove and is doing some personal training at Warriorz Crossfit. He's specializing in doing one-on-one work with young quarterbacks and wide receivers.
Tuesday, I talked with Ryan. Here's a podcast of our talk.
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| Ryan Dinwiddie |
But, for the first time in a few years instead of living in Boise during the off-season, where he played college football, Dinwiddie is in Elk Grove and is doing some personal training at Warriorz Crossfit. He's specializing in doing one-on-one work with young quarterbacks and wide receivers.
Tuesday, I talked with Ryan. Here's a podcast of our talk.
Sheldon Hosts McClymonds; PG Baseball Wins Big
Before we look at yesterday's sports results, don't forget the NorCal basketball semifinals are tonight. All roads lead to Sheldon High School for the Huskies' game with McClymonds of Oakland. Tipoff is at 7 p.m. The winner will take on the winner of Jesuit/DeLaSalle Saturday night at 8 p.m. at Power Balance Pavilion.
Now to yesterday's scores:
Now to yesterday's scores:
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Detrick Speaks To Cal Ripken Opening Day
It was a special day Saturday when Elk Grove Youth Baseball held its opening day at its main facility at Rau Park. Right there to address the hundreds of players and parents was a former EG Cal Ripken coach Steve Detrick. Now a very active member of the City Council, Detrick did a flashback of his days coaching his sons at the old Church Fields, the former site of activity for youth baseball in Elk Grove.
http://stevedetrick.com/2012/03/10/detrick-addresses-the-crowd-at-the-opening-day-of-cal-ripken-baseball/
It's a shame to many of us who spent many hours at the site, along East Stockton Blvd., just north of Sheldon Road, to see the remnants of the old bleachers sticking up amongst the weeds that now cover those once hallowed grounds. I recall the day we installed a new electronic scoreboard on Field #2. I think I was the first person to work that scoreboard.
Now there's just the skeleton of the support structure that held the scoreboard.
Whoever owns that property needs to give it to our city so that youth baseball may return there. (Hint!)
http://stevedetrick.com/2012/03/10/detrick-addresses-the-crowd-at-the-opening-day-of-cal-ripken-baseball/
It's a shame to many of us who spent many hours at the site, along East Stockton Blvd., just north of Sheldon Road, to see the remnants of the old bleachers sticking up amongst the weeds that now cover those once hallowed grounds. I recall the day we installed a new electronic scoreboard on Field #2. I think I was the first person to work that scoreboard.
Now there's just the skeleton of the support structure that held the scoreboard.
Whoever owns that property needs to give it to our city so that youth baseball may return there. (Hint!)
Softball: Sheldon Places Second in Tourney
The defending Section champions, the Sheldon Huskies, placed second in the Queen of the Mountain Tournament Saturday, losing to Amador, 8-3, in the championship game.
Earlier in the day the Lady Huskies defeated Livermore, 8-1. In that game Meme Moore had a homer and four RBI's. Zamari Hinton was four-for-four.
In the nightcap, Amador scored five runs in the second inning to grab the tourney title. Hinton and Alexis Cooper each homered for the Huskies.
Also, yesterday Elk Grove dropped a 5-1 decision to Center.
Earlier in the day the Lady Huskies defeated Livermore, 8-1. In that game Meme Moore had a homer and four RBI's. Zamari Hinton was four-for-four.
In the nightcap, Amador scored five runs in the second inning to grab the tourney title. Hinton and Alexis Cooper each homered for the Huskies.
Also, yesterday Elk Grove dropped a 5-1 decision to Center.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Cal Bears Now 19-0
Jolene Henderson threw a three-hitter Saturday as the Cal Bears defeated San Diego State, 12-0.
The top-ranked Bears remain undefeated at 19-0 as they also defeated Butler late Saturday in the second game of a tournament played in Fresno this weekend.
Henderson is now 10-0 on the mound and usually plays first base when Val Arioto pitches. Younger sister Danielle, a Cal freshman, is playing third base regularly. Sheldon teammate Lindsey Ziegenhirt had an RBI in the shutout of San Diego State. Now a junior at Cal, Ziegenhirt is the regular catcher for the Bears.
Follow the Bears on their website, www.calbears.com.
The top-ranked Bears remain undefeated at 19-0 as they also defeated Butler late Saturday in the second game of a tournament played in Fresno this weekend.
Henderson is now 10-0 on the mound and usually plays first base when Val Arioto pitches. Younger sister Danielle, a Cal freshman, is playing third base regularly. Sheldon teammate Lindsey Ziegenhirt had an RBI in the shutout of San Diego State. Now a junior at Cal, Ziegenhirt is the regular catcher for the Bears.
Follow the Bears on their website, www.calbears.com.
Sheldon Advances In NorCals; PG Boys and Girls Lose
Sheldon's boys' basketball team, after first round bye in the NorCal Basketball Tournament, used a 19-2 run to open the third quarter and overwhelm Piedmont Hills, 65-44.
Elsewhere in the NorCals, the Pleasant Grove boys were beaten at De LaSalle, 54-50, while the girls' team were defeated by Berkeley, 51-33.
Here is my post-game interview with the Huskies' Kyi Thomas, who led all scorers with 19 points Saturday.
Elsewhere in the NorCals, the Pleasant Grove boys were beaten at De LaSalle, 54-50, while the girls' team were defeated by Berkeley, 51-33.
Here is my post-game interview with the Huskies' Kyi Thomas, who led all scorers with 19 points Saturday.
Sheldon Opens NorCals Tonight
The Sheldon Huskies, the number two-seeded boys' basketball team in Northern California, will host Piedmont Hills from San Jose tonight. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m.
Both of the Pleasant Grove squads will be on the road. The boys (24-6) play at De LaSalle (27-2) and the girls (22-9) will travel to Berkeley (26-2).
Follow me on Twitter (@EGCitizenJHull) for updates from the Sheldon game.
Here's The NorCal Basketball Schedule.
Both of the Pleasant Grove squads will be on the road. The boys (24-6) play at De LaSalle (27-2) and the girls (22-9) will travel to Berkeley (26-2).
Follow me on Twitter (@EGCitizenJHull) for updates from the Sheldon game.
Here's The NorCal Basketball Schedule.
Friday, March 09, 2012
Henderson Drills Sixth Homer Of Season Weds.
Cal's Danielle Henderson drilled her sixth home run of the college softball season as the Bears (17-0) defeated UC-Davis, 11-3, on Wednesday.
Here's a link to a video interview with the former Sheldon star.
Here's a link to a video interview with the former Sheldon star.
NorCal Basketball Second Round Saturday
Sheldon and Pleasant Grove boys plus the Pleasant Grove girls all hope to keep the basketball season alive Saturday night in the Northern California High School Basketball Tournament.
Sheldon (27-5) will host Piedmont Hills (28-3) from San Jose at 6 p.m. (note the time) at the Huskies' gym. Both of the Eagles' squads will be on the road. The boys (24-6) play at De LaSalle (27-2) and the girls (22-9) will travel to Berkeley (26-2).
Follow me on Twitter (@EGCitizenJHull) for updates from the Sheldon game.
The NorCal Basketball Schedule.
Sheldon (27-5) will host Piedmont Hills (28-3) from San Jose at 6 p.m. (note the time) at the Huskies' gym. Both of the Eagles' squads will be on the road. The boys (24-6) play at De LaSalle (27-2) and the girls (22-9) will travel to Berkeley (26-2).
Follow me on Twitter (@EGCitizenJHull) for updates from the Sheldon game.
The NorCal Basketball Schedule.
Thursdays Scoreboard
Baseball:
SHELDON 6, LAGUNA CREEK 3
Brandan Langan threw four shutout innings for the Huskies
Softball:
Boys' Tennis:
Girls-MONTEREY TRAIL 92, FLORIN 73
SHELDON 6, LAGUNA CREEK 3
Brandan Langan threw four shutout innings for the Huskies
Softball:
COSUMNES OAKS 3, EL DORADO 1
SHELDON 12, CAMPOLINDO 0
Danielle Wiltz had a homer as Alexis Cooper threw a two-hitter
Boys' Volleyball:
Sheldon def. Franklin 14-25, 25-18, 25-13, 25-18Boys' Tennis:
PLEASANT GROVE 5, OAK RIDGE 4
#1 singles–Giovanni, OR, def. Doty, PG, 6-4, 6-4; #1 doubles–Wagner/Avellanosa, PG, def. Lai/Lee, OR, 6-1, 6-1.
MONTEREY TRAIL 9, NATOMAS 0
#1 singles–Luu, MT, def. Yee, N, 6-0, 6-1; #1 doubles–Apostol/Osumah, MT, def. Dickson/Vincent, N, 7-5, 6-1.
Golf:COSUMNES OAKS 235, RIVER CITY 299 holes at Bartley Cavanaugh, par 36
Low scorers: McKnight, CO, 38; Penfold, CO, 41;
Swimming:
Boys -MONTEREY TRAIL 115, FLORIN 49 Girls-MONTEREY TRAIL 92, FLORIN 73
Thursday, March 08, 2012
Wednesday's Scoreboard
Boys' Volleyball:
Franklin defeated Cosumnes Oaks:
25-11, 25-13, 25-14
Baseball:
BRADSHAW CHRISTIAN 17, SAN JUAN 6 (6)
Blake Stassi picks up the win. Bryant Stone was three-for-four with a double, Grant Heisinger was four-for-five with two doubles and a triple.
SHELDON 13, PIONEER 12 (6)
Jake Lorigan got the start on the mound for the Huskies. Brandon Langan was four-for-four with three RBI's.
Tennis:
PLEASANT GROVE 5, OAK RIDGE 4
#1 singles–Giovanni, OR, def. Doty, PG, 6–4, 6–4; #1 doubles–Wagner/Woodson, PG, def. Lee/Lai, OR, 6–1, 6–1.
JESUIT 8, SHELDON 1
#1 singles–Orlando, J, def. Phan, S, 6–3, 6–0; #1 doubles–Montalvo/Ballinger, J, def. Kiet-Tran/Krishna–Nauduri, S, 6–2, 6–1.
and from Dave Soto, highlights of his son, Will, playing yesterday against Creighton U.
Franklin defeated Cosumnes Oaks:
25-11, 25-13, 25-14
Baseball:
BRADSHAW CHRISTIAN 17, SAN JUAN 6 (6)
Blake Stassi picks up the win. Bryant Stone was three-for-four with a double, Grant Heisinger was four-for-five with two doubles and a triple.
SHELDON 13, PIONEER 12 (6)
Jake Lorigan got the start on the mound for the Huskies. Brandon Langan was four-for-four with three RBI's.
Tennis:
PLEASANT GROVE 5, OAK RIDGE 4
#1 singles–Giovanni, OR, def. Doty, PG, 6–4, 6–4; #1 doubles–Wagner/Woodson, PG, def. Lee/Lai, OR, 6–1, 6–1.
JESUIT 8, SHELDON 1
#1 singles–Orlando, J, def. Phan, S, 6–3, 6–0; #1 doubles–Montalvo/Ballinger, J, def. Kiet-Tran/Krishna–Nauduri, S, 6–2, 6–1.
and from Dave Soto, highlights of his son, Will, playing yesterday against Creighton U.
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
NorCal Basketball Opens/PG Wins, Florin Loses
The second part of the second half of the high school basketball season got underway tonight. It's the Northern California Basketball Tournament. The top four finishers of the top five divisions in each Section throughout the state compete for the coveted title of "State Champion."
Tonight in Palo Alto, the Pleasant Grove girls defeated Palo Alto H.S., 66-56.
At Pleasant Grove H.S., the Eagles' boys' team beat Castlemont, 64-57. Next up will be De La Salle on the road on Saturday.
The Sheldon boys earned a first-round bye and will open the Nor Cals Saturday at 7 p.m. at home.
Also in girls' action, Florin was defeated by Casa Grande, 55-52, in Division II action.
Tonight in Palo Alto, the Pleasant Grove girls defeated Palo Alto H.S., 66-56.
At Pleasant Grove H.S., the Eagles' boys' team beat Castlemont, 64-57. Next up will be De La Salle on the road on Saturday.
The Sheldon boys earned a first-round bye and will open the Nor Cals Saturday at 7 p.m. at home.
Also in girls' action, Florin was defeated by Casa Grande, 55-52, in Division II action.
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
EG Wrestlers Disappointed With State Meet Performance
Here's my story in today's Elk Grove Citizen.
Too bad great kids like Martin Ramirez and Josh Letuligasenoa couldn't win medals in their final high school wrestling tournament. Look for Ramirez to end up wrestling for Arizona State next year. Josh is on his way to Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo to play football.
Too bad great kids like Martin Ramirez and Josh Letuligasenoa couldn't win medals in their final high school wrestling tournament. Look for Ramirez to end up wrestling for Arizona State next year. Josh is on his way to Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo to play football.
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| 106-pounder Jacob Lopez who finished one match out of the medal rounds at the California State Wrestling Championships in Bakersfield last weekend. |
EG Squeaks Out Opening Day Win
Cameron Childs drew a bases-loaded walk with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning Tuesday as Elk Grove opened its 2012 baseball season with a 7-6 come-from-behind win over Rocklin.
The Herd entered the final frame down, 6-5. Dom Nunez, who pitched the top of the seventh inning and thus earned the win, opened the bottom of the inning with a screaming line drive that ricocheted off the right field fence. Rowdy Tellez was intentionally walked and then Matt Aday followed with a sacrifice bunt.
After Andrew Horne was walked intentionally, Nunez then scored the tying run on a wild pitch to D.J. Mico. Two batters later and with two outs and the bases loaded, Childs worked the count full, fouled off a pair of pitches and then took a pitch high and outside to earn the win.
“We got a long ways to go and got a lot of things to work on,” Elk Grove head coach Jeff Carlson said afterwards. “It was a rough day for both teams here, trying to play in those wind conditions.”
The game was played in chilly 52-degree weather with a brisk northerly wind.
Nunez also had a two-run double in the third inning that kept Elk Grove in the game after the Thunder scored five runs in the opening two innings.
Carlson said he also saw some good at-bats in the first game of the season.
“It was nice to see some guys step up in some pressure at-bats,” he said. “I think the nerves got the better of us early in the game.”
Monday Baseball Season Openers
It was a great day to play! Season Openers are always special. Here's the opening day scores:
PLEASANT GROVE 4, VACAVILLE 3
Bronson Grubbs and Matt Stafford both had doubles. The Eagles scored two in the bottom of the seventh to win it.
McCLATCHY 7, LAGUNA CREEK 1
MONTEREY TRAIL 16, VALLEY 6 (5)
Flury had a homer, going three-for-three. Vartarian was solid on the mound and also went three-for-three.
AND, it was a great day for golf. The Delta River League had an 18-hole tournament at Empire Ranch. Here were the team scores: Oak Ridge 382, Jesuit 387, Ponderosa 419, Pleasant Grove 424, Folsom 428, Sheldon 498
Dual Golf at Ancil Hoffman:
El Camino defeated Elk Grove, 227-254.
AND, it was a great day for golf. The Delta River League had an 18-hole tournament at Empire Ranch. Here were the team scores: Oak Ridge 382, Jesuit 387, Ponderosa 419, Pleasant Grove 424, Folsom 428, Sheldon 498
Dual Golf at Ancil Hoffman:
El Camino defeated Elk Grove, 227-254.
Monday, March 05, 2012
NorCals Start Weds., State Wrestling Reaction
So you thought basketball season was over? No, there's still the NorCals. The top four clubs in each division (those who made the Sac-Joaquin Section semi-finals) will play again this week. Joe Davidson of the Bee has in his blog today the complete seeding for the boys' teams in all divisions, plus his comments.
Pleasant Grove boys have a home game Wednesday and girls open the NorCals in the Bay Area that night, along with the Florin girls. The Sheldon boys, winners of the Section's Division I title for the third year in a row, will host a game this Saturday after earning a #2 seed and a first-round bye.
I have a story in tomorrow's Elk Grove Citizen where I interview Elk Grove wrestling coach Pat Coffing about the Herd's disappointing performance last weekend at the State Wrestling Meet. The Herd sent a school-record eight grapplers to Bakersfield, but none of them placed.
He said, in essence, the boys gave it their all, but all of them just plain got beat.
I'll post a link to that story tomorrow.
The high school baseball season officially gets underway this week. Rocklin plays at Elk Grove Tuesday. I'll be there and have photos and interviews uploaded here tomorrow night.
Pleasant Grove boys have a home game Wednesday and girls open the NorCals in the Bay Area that night, along with the Florin girls. The Sheldon boys, winners of the Section's Division I title for the third year in a row, will host a game this Saturday after earning a #2 seed and a first-round bye.
I have a story in tomorrow's Elk Grove Citizen where I interview Elk Grove wrestling coach Pat Coffing about the Herd's disappointing performance last weekend at the State Wrestling Meet. The Herd sent a school-record eight grapplers to Bakersfield, but none of them placed.
He said, in essence, the boys gave it their all, but all of them just plain got beat.
I'll post a link to that story tomorrow.
The high school baseball season officially gets underway this week. Rocklin plays at Elk Grove Tuesday. I'll be there and have photos and interviews uploaded here tomorrow night.
Friday, March 02, 2012
Watch Sheldon vs. Jesuit Live Online
As a part of a new agreement with PlayOn Sports, the Sac-Joaquin Section will stream a live feed and then an on-demand replay of its championship games in just about all sports.
Saturday's Sheldon/Jesuit boys' basketball championship game will be shown via the Section's new TV site, http://www.cifsacjoaquin.tv. In fact, all boys' and girls' games played this weekend at Power Balance Pavilion will be streamed on the site.
Section commissioner Pete Saco said Play-On, which purchased KBC Sports recently, will have exclusive video/TV rights for all Section championships, including some semi-final match ups in football this fall. He added that the wave of the future in televised sports is not just the live feed via the Internet, but also the on-demand options it offers.
Saturday's Sheldon/Jesuit boys' basketball championship game will be shown via the Section's new TV site, http://www.cifsacjoaquin.tv. In fact, all boys' and girls' games played this weekend at Power Balance Pavilion will be streamed on the site.
Section commissioner Pete Saco said Play-On, which purchased KBC Sports recently, will have exclusive video/TV rights for all Section championships, including some semi-final match ups in football this fall. He added that the wave of the future in televised sports is not just the live feed via the Internet, but also the on-demand options it offers.
Thursday, March 01, 2012
It's A Retreat Weekend
I am taking the weekend off! Sorry, sports fans, but I need a three-day break.
Sunday night I'll be back and I'll update the results from the State Wrestling ... good luck to all the Elk Grove grapplers in Bakersfield.
Plus, Sheldon is going for its third straight Sac-Joaquin Section D-I boys' basketball championship Saturday night. They face Jesuit, for the third time this season.
And, I'll be tacking on anything else that comes across the local sports wires.
Sunday night I'll be back and I'll update the results from the State Wrestling ... good luck to all the Elk Grove grapplers in Bakersfield.
Plus, Sheldon is going for its third straight Sac-Joaquin Section D-I boys' basketball championship Saturday night. They face Jesuit, for the third time this season.
And, I'll be tacking on anything else that comes across the local sports wires.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Pleasant Grove Lacrosse Opens In Redding
[This story courtesy - Janell Atwell]
Pleasant Grove Lacrosse just finished participating in the 2012 Redding Lacrosse Jamboree. The club had four teams participating. The boys varsity, junior varsity, U15 and U13 teams participated. Our teams played outstanding and had successful records against teams from Northern California.
Our U13 boys came home with two wins, zero losses. Our U15 boys came away with one win and two losses. JV boys had three wins and zero losses. The varsity boys came away with three wins and zero losses in what they hope will be the start of great season, the final season for quite a few players who have been playing together since the Pleasant Grove Lacrosse Club was founded in 2006.
PGLC has six teams opening this season with league games beginning February 25th and ending in May. Come out and watch this exciting game played by our local Rancho Murieta boys and girls and surrounding River Valley and Elk Grove areas talented athletes. Local league games are played at Riverview Park and Albiani Middle School.
Franklin's Johnson Named DVC's MVP, Monday Coach Of Year
Franklin High School center Theo Johnson was named the most valuable player by the coaches of the Delta Valley Conference Monday as they also released their All-Conference boys' basketball honors.
Elk Grove coach Dustin Monday was named the DVC coach of the year. He led the Herd to a second place finish. A year ago, Elk Grove was winless in the DVC and won only two games total.
Elk Grove coach Dustin Monday was named the DVC coach of the year. He led the Herd to a second place finish. A year ago, Elk Grove was winless in the DVC and won only two games total.
EG Jr.Herd Cheer Wins National Championship
Thanks to Candace Kuhl for this news note:
On January 29, 2012 the Jamz National Cheerleading Competition was held in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Elk Grove Junior Herd Gold Cheer team competed against 14 teams from a variety of locations across the country in the Youth III, show cheer level 2 large division. The routine that the EGJH cheerleaders performed was a 2 1/2 minute cheer, dance, and stunt performance.
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| Elk Grove Jr. Herd Cheer Squad |
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
PG, Florin Defeated In SJS Semis
Pleasant Grove, the top-seeded team in girls' Division 1, was upset by Kennedy, 52-48, tonight at UOP's Spanos Center. The Cougars will play Oak Ridge for Section title Saturday.
In Division II, Florin was no match for the three-time defending State champions from St. Mary's. The Rams won, 74-33.
In Division II, Florin was no match for the three-time defending State champions from St. Mary's. The Rams won, 74-33.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Weekend Notebook
Oregon State’s Jake Rodriguez tallied three hits in the Beavers’ 13-2 loss to San Diego Saturday at Cunningham Field. Former Jesuit pitcher Dan Child started for the Beavers and took the loss after allowing seven hits and five runs in 3 1/3 innings.
Rodriguez, the former Elk Grove star, went two-for-four in a 13-5 win over Kansas State in a Sunday game played at San Diego State’s Tony Gwynn Field. Rodriguez also stroked his first homer of the young collegiate season. He’s now batting .323 in the first eight games and is playing at catcher in most games. …
Another former Elk Grove baseball player, Will Soto, smashed a three-run walk-off home run over the right field fence and the Sacramento State baseball team rallied from a five run deficit to win, 8-7, and sweep Seattle University on Sunday afternoon at the Hornets’ John Smith Field. The dinger was Soto’s first of the year. Former Franklin pitcher Hunter Greenwood, who got the final two outs of the ninth inning, picked up the win in relief. …
Detrick Places Third At Austrailian WaterSki Championships
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| Brian Detrick, on the right |
Results of the finals (thanks to his dad, Steve):
1st place Karina Knowlan - AUS -1.5 @ 39 off with a handicap for men vs. women
2nd place Nicholas Adams - AUS -1.5 @ 39 off
3rd place Brian Detrick - USA - 5.5 @ 38 off
As a part of the USA WaterSki team, Detrick won a gold medal six weeks ago. He trains at Warriorz Crossfit (note his T-shirt). Detrick played football and basketball at Elk Grove High School, graduating in 2007.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Pleasant Grove/Franklin Post-Game Interviews
Pleasant Grove qualified its boys' team for the Sac-Joaquin Section's semi-finals in basketball Friday night by defeating Franklin, 63-54. Listen to the post-game interviews while watching highlights of the game below.
Elk Grove Send Eight To State Wrestling Meet
Elk Grove's wrestling squad continued to flex its muscles by qualifying eight wrestlers Friday for next week's California State Wrestling Meet in Bakersfield.
The Herd finished second in team points at the Sac-Joaquin Section's Masters Wrestling Tournament which concluded Friday at the Stockton Arena.
Elk Grove's 132-pounder Martin Ramirez took first place for the third year in a row at the Masters by defeating Julian Purdy of Nevada Union, 6-4. Two years ago he won the 119-pound class and last year was the 126-pound champion.
Ramirez now joins Adam Coffing as Elk Grove's only three-time Masters' champion.
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| Joey Lopez, EGHS 106-pounds |
Elk Grove's 132-pounder Martin Ramirez took first place for the third year in a row at the Masters by defeating Julian Purdy of Nevada Union, 6-4. Two years ago he won the 119-pound class and last year was the 126-pound champion.
Ramirez now joins Adam Coffing as Elk Grove's only three-time Masters' champion.
PG, Sheldon Boys' Make D-I Semis
A week ago there were 13 Elk Grove-area basketball teams in the playoffs. Tonight, there's five. The Pleasant Grove and Sheldon boys tonight joined the PG and the Florin girls in the Sac-Joaquin Section semifinals. The boys games will be played next Wednesday at Power Balance Pavilion. Girls' semis will be at UOP's Spanos Center on Tuesday.
The #2 Wilton Christian girls play for the Division VI championship Thursday night at Galt High School against #1 Victory Christian. Tip off will be at 6 p.m.
Tonight at Franklin High School a packed house watch #6 Pleasant Grove force the #4 Wildcats into several key turnovers in the second quarter, draw key fouls in the second half and then walk away with a 63-54 win in the D-I quarterfinals. Cody Demps led the Eagles with 19 points as they now prepare for Delta River League foe Jesuit Wednesday night.
It was a great night for Wildcat center Theo Johnson who flew around under the basket for 17 points, six blocks and a bunch of rebounds before fouling out with 2:29 left.
At Sheldon, the #1 Huskies fought off a talented #9 seeded Burbank team, 65-55. With the win, Sheldon will face #5 Bethel in the other D-I semifinal contest.
Here are the rest of tonight's scores:
(Div. 1) Jesuit 76, Kennedy 50
(Div. 1) Bethel 74, Oak Ridge 59
(Div. 2) Lodi 90, Sacramento 81
(Div. 2) Bella Vista 83, Cosumnes Oaks 48
The Section has announced the times for next week's neutral site semi-final games.
The #2 Wilton Christian girls play for the Division VI championship Thursday night at Galt High School against #1 Victory Christian. Tip off will be at 6 p.m.
Tonight at Franklin High School a packed house watch #6 Pleasant Grove force the #4 Wildcats into several key turnovers in the second quarter, draw key fouls in the second half and then walk away with a 63-54 win in the D-I quarterfinals. Cody Demps led the Eagles with 19 points as they now prepare for Delta River League foe Jesuit Wednesday night.
It was a great night for Wildcat center Theo Johnson who flew around under the basket for 17 points, six blocks and a bunch of rebounds before fouling out with 2:29 left.
At Sheldon, the #1 Huskies fought off a talented #9 seeded Burbank team, 65-55. With the win, Sheldon will face #5 Bethel in the other D-I semifinal contest.
Here are the rest of tonight's scores:
(Div. 1) Jesuit 76, Kennedy 50
(Div. 1) Bethel 74, Oak Ridge 59
(Div. 2) Lodi 90, Sacramento 81
(Div. 2) Bella Vista 83, Cosumnes Oaks 48
The Section has announced the times for next week's neutral site semi-final games.
Ramirez Wins Third Section Masters' Championship
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| Martin Ramirez-2nd EG man to win SJS Masters three times |
Today he defeated Julian Purdy of Nevada Union, 6-4, to win the 132-pound title.
He'll likely be the number one seed when the State Wrestling Championships start next week in Bakersfield.
The only other three-time Masters' Champion in Elk Grove was Adam Coffing who won three titles between 1993 and 1996.
Eight Herd wrestlers have qualified for the State Meet. Jacob Lopez was second at 108 pounds, dropping a 7-3 decision to Gionn Peralta of Vacaville in the championship match.
Josh Letuligasenoa lost in the championship of the 220-pound weight group to J.T. Goodwin of Bear Creek, 6-5. Ethan Larrabee was fifth at 113 pounds.
Section Masters: Mid-day Update
Thanks to Will DeBoard, here's the team score update with place matches set for this afternoon:
Vacaville 193
Elk Grove 148.5Oakdale 109.5
Folsom 104Bella Vista 78Oak Ridge 66.5Turlock 66.5Union Mine 66Ponderosa 61.5Oakmont 60
Elk Grove's Martin Ramirez (132) and Josh Letuligasenoa (220) are in the Masters' championship round. Braden Henderson (145) and Ethan Larrabee (113) lost in the semi-finals. They'll be wrestling for third place later today.
Will is giving updates on the Section blogsite through the rest of the day.
Vacaville 193
Elk Grove 148.5Oakdale 109.5
Folsom 104Bella Vista 78Oak Ridge 66.5Turlock 66.5Union Mine 66Ponderosa 61.5Oakmont 60
Elk Grove's Martin Ramirez (132) and Josh Letuligasenoa (220) are in the Masters' championship round. Braden Henderson (145) and Ethan Larrabee (113) lost in the semi-finals. They'll be wrestling for third place later today.
Will is giving updates on the Section blogsite through the rest of the day.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Day One: Section Masters' Wrestling
Elk Grove's full contingent of 14 wrestlers did quite well in day one of the Sac-Joaquin Section Masters' Wrestling Tournament at the Stockton Arena. Thanks to Will DeBoard of the Section, here's the team scoring after today:
Vacaville 113.5
Elk Grove 101.5
Folsom 86
Oakdale 77.5
Bella Vista 53
Pondo 47.5
Del Oro 46
Oak Ridge 45
In the quarterfinals 106 pounder Jacob Lopez and 113 pounder Ethan Larrabee both won. So did 132-pounder Martin Ramirez. He's going for his third Masters' championship.
Braden Henderson also is in the semis with a with at 145 pounds. Josh Letuligasenoa made the semi-finals, which will be tomorrow, at 220 pounds. This means these five have assured themselves of a spot in the State Wrestling meet in a week.
A few other local wrestlers are still alive in the race for the top seven places to qualify for Bakersfield. We'll have an update for you Friday night. You can follow Will's updates on the Sac-Joaquin Section Blogsite for continuous updates from Stockton.
Vacaville 113.5
Elk Grove 101.5
Folsom 86
Oakdale 77.5
Bella Vista 53
Pondo 47.5
Del Oro 46
Oak Ridge 45
In the quarterfinals 106 pounder Jacob Lopez and 113 pounder Ethan Larrabee both won. So did 132-pounder Martin Ramirez. He's going for his third Masters' championship.
Braden Henderson also is in the semis with a with at 145 pounds. Josh Letuligasenoa made the semi-finals, which will be tomorrow, at 220 pounds. This means these five have assured themselves of a spot in the State Wrestling meet in a week.
A few other local wrestlers are still alive in the race for the top seven places to qualify for Bakersfield. We'll have an update for you Friday night. You can follow Will's updates on the Sac-Joaquin Section Blogsite for continuous updates from Stockton.
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