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Herd Hands First League Series Loss to Wildcats

Apr 25, 2024 09:39AM ● By Alejandro Barron

For the first time since 2021, the Elk Grove Thundering Herd not only managed to come out victorious over the Franklin Wildcats but also took a series from their league rivals, according to MaxPreps.

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Sacramento State’s Kade Brown Named WAC Co-Pitcher of the Week

Apr 22, 2024 06:26PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Freshman Closer Receives Honor from Western Athletic Conference

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Elk Grove Charter School Alumnus Barajas Getting Attention

Apr 18, 2024 04:02PM ● By Alejandro Barron

The young prospect of Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake and a member of the Mexican National Team youth system is an Elk Grove Charter School alumnus and Sacramento native

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Pleasant Grove Revs Up, Snags Win From Jesuit

Apr 18, 2024 10:00AM ● By Alejandro Barron

At the start of the fifth inning in the Pleasant Grove Eagles’ series finale against the Jesuit Marauders, being down 3-0 might have seemed like every reason to roll over and get swept.

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Herd Softball Back in Wins After Davis

Apr 18, 2024 09:57AM ● By Alejandro Barron

Late clutch hitting and pitching from the Elk Grove Thundering Herd got them back in the win column in league by a score of 3-1 at home over the Davis Blue Devils.

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Little Leaguers Celebrate 75th Anniversary

Apr 11, 2024 10:22AM ● By Alejandro Barron

Elk Grove Youth Baseball celebrated its 75th anniversary last Sunday with picture day and a hit-a-thon with all the teams of the current season at Jan Rau Community Park.

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High School Athletes Join With Special-Ed Students

Apr 11, 2024 10:17AM ● By Alejandro Barron

High school athletics receive support from parents, students and media with athletes getting cheered on for all the buckets, late buzzer beaters and more, but what about those who might not have that same opportunity?

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Huskies, Eagles Provide 10-Inning Nail-Biter

Apr 11, 2024 10:12AM ● By Alejandro Barron

It’s not often you get a 10-inning nail bitter between two forces in the Delta such as the Sheldon Huskies and the Pleasant Grove Eagles, much less a freshman tossing 9.1 innings, allowing no runs and 19 strikeouts for a Husky 3-2 win to move to 3-0 in league.

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The A’s are Coming to Town

Apr 09, 2024 02:20PM ● By Angela Underwood

Oakland Athletics Moving Their Dugout to 400 Ballpark Drive in West Sacramento Starting with the 2025 Season

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Olympic Softball Medalist Inspires Young Athletes

Apr 04, 2024 10:27AM ● By Alejandro Barron

At the National Fastpitch Coaches Association convention in December of last year, NFCA hall of fame coach and current Sheldon Huskies softball coach Mary Jo Truesdale connected with Joey Lye, who won a bronze medal with team Canada in softball at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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Elk Grove’s Baseball Players Shine In MLB Play

Apr 04, 2024 10:25AM ● By Alejandro Barron

With the Major League Baseball season kicking off March 28, the following are some of Elk Grove’s own who are featured on the active 40-man roster of their respective teams, as of March 31.

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Eagles Thrown Out In Comeback Attempt

Apr 04, 2024 10:23AM ● By Alejandro Barron

Despite their attempts at a comeback, the Pleasant Grove Eagles fell to the St. Francis Troubadours 3-1 in their league opener, ending their five-game win streak with a 3-run third inning from the Troubadours.

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Elk Grove Baseball Teams Take On Easter Tournaments

Apr 04, 2024 10:21AM ● By Alejandro Barron

Baseball action in the Delta League as well as other teams from Elk Grove took a pause from league play to participate in various Easter tournaments throughout California.

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Herd Top Cardinals in Pre-League Game

Mar 28, 2024 10:37AM ● By By Alejandro Barron

The Elk Grove Thundering Herd took the victory at home over the Laguna Creek Cardinals by a score of 5-1 on March 19, ahead of both squad’s first league game of the year.

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CRC's Kirby Turns Around Women’s Basketball Team

Mar 28, 2024 10:35AM ● By By Ryan Lorenz

During a scrimmage to prepare for a big tournament game in late February, Cosumnes River College women’s basketball coach Samuel Kirby started shouting out “terrible calls” to get the team in a championship mindset.

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Left-field Banner Honors Coach Mariano

Mar 28, 2024 10:31AM ● By By Alejandro Barron

uring spring 2021, Roy Anthony Mariano coached the Laguna Creek Cardinals junior varsity team with a constant smile. Mariano declared himself the “fungo king” when he would hit infield-outfield to his players.

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Herd Comes up Short On Strikes in Loss to Jesuit

Mar 28, 2024 10:18AM ● By By Alejandro Barron

The Elk Grove Thundering Herd were a game away from sweeping the Jesuit Marauders in a season series for the first time since 2017, yet the wait will continue as they dropped the final game away from home on March 15 by a score of 8-3.

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Strong Serves Put Mustangs Over the Top

Mar 28, 2024 10:16AM ● By By Alejandro Barron

n a clean 3-0 sweep against league rivals, the McClatchy Lions, the Monterey Trail Mustangs were able to take the victory on March 14 to move to 5-1 overall and 4-0 in Metro League play for first place.

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Sheldon's Kennedy Helps Top Monterey Trail

Mar 28, 2024 10:14AM ● By By Alejandro Barron

In a dominant pitching performance from a freshman, the Sheldon Huskies visited the Monterey Trail Mustangs where they took the victory 6-0 on March 13, moving the Huskies to 5-3 on the young season.

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