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Bradshaw Christian Baseball Snags Section Title

May 29, 2024 05:09PM ● By Alejandro Barron

The other local teams in action last week on the diamond in postseason play included the Elk Grove Thundering Herd and Pleasant Grove Eagles in softball, while the Bradshaw Christian Pride competed for their section title.

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Cosumnes Oaks' McFarland Takes State Title in Hurdles

May 29, 2024 05:08PM ● By Alejandro Barron

The 104 annual CIF State Track and Field Championships took place on May 24 and 25 at Veterans Memorial Stadium at Buchanan High School in Clovis.

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Big Truck Day Bigger Than Ever

May 29, 2024 05:06PM ● By Matthew Malone

Big Truck Day rolled into Elk Grove once again on May 12, delighting children and families, and this time with even more trucks.

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Making the Sale at Livestock Auction

May 29, 2024 05:02PM ● By Matthew Malone

Months of hard work for Elk Grove agriculture students paid off on May 26 as they sold hand-raised livestock at the Sacramento County Fair Junior Livestock Auction.

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Eagles Tame the Flames to Reach Semifinals

May 23, 2024 03:43PM ● By Alejandro Barron

In the Division I quarterfinals, the No. 3 seed Pleasant Grove Eagles defeated the No. 6 seed Lodi Flames by a score of 3-0 to leave them as the lone local school in this bracket.

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Track & Field Athletes Reach State Championship

May 23, 2024 03:42PM ● By Alejandro Barron

The Sac-Joaquin Section Masters Finals for Track and Field were held May 17 and 18 at Davis High School. Local athletes stood out with first place finishes and were able to move on to the CIF State Championships in Clovis on May 24-25.

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Laguna Creek Softball Captures Metro Title

May 23, 2024 03:38PM ● By Erik Olson, Special to the Citizen

he Laguna Creek High School softball team capped its 2024 season with a second consecutive Metro League title, a school record and a nail-biter of a playoff game.

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Herd Reach Section Championships

May 23, 2024 03:37PM ● By Alejandro Barron

With their backs against the wall, the Elk Grove Thundering Herd held on to their section championship aspirations with an extra-inning 7-6 win over the No. 1 seed Whitney Wildcats at home on May 15.

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Eagles Pull Off Upset for Section Championship

May 16, 2024 11:29AM ● By By Alejandro Barron

During the regular season, the Jesuit Marauders dominated the Delta League with a 12-0 record, handing two losses to the runner-up with a 10-2 record to the Pleasant Grove Eagles.

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Cardinals Send Broncos Trotting Home in First Round

May 16, 2024 11:24AM ● By By Alejandro Barron

The Laguna Creek Cardinals were not going to be timid. They jumped all over their first-round opponent in the Division Two CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Baseball Playoffs and defeated the Bella Vista Broncos at home 7-2.

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Spread the Love

May 16, 2024 11:10AM ● By Citizen Staff

A pair of young pageant royals recently donated more than 500 jars of peanut butter and jelly to Elk Grove Food Bank Services, to help feed children in need.

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Franklin Pitcher Abraham is Strikeout Standout

May 16, 2024 10:02AM ● By By Nathan Smith

Changes of scenery are nothing new for Franklin senior pitcher Nic Abraham. His 8-0 pitching record, 6-foot-4-inch stature and 0.98 ERA on the season foreshadow a bright college future as he prepares to attend the University of Tennessee on scholarship.

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Herd to Face Off in Semifinals Against No. 1 Seed Whitney

May 16, 2024 10:00AM ● By By Alejandro Barron

Once again, a pitching gem from senior Russell Pettis gave the Elk Grove Thundering Herd the win, this time in the Division Two CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Baseball Playoffs quarterfinals against the Patterson Tigers by a score of 5-1.

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Cardinals to Adjust Approach for Playoff

May 10, 2024 10:46AM ● By Alejandro Barron

In the bottom of the second inning in the Metro League matchup of the Laguna Creek Cardinals and the McClatchy Lions, one of the Cardinals' top players, senior Ariel Burton, came to the plate down 4-2 with the bases loaded.

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Eagles Finish Regular Volleyball Season in Second Place

May 10, 2024 10:44AM ● By Matthew Malone

The first round of the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section boys’ volleyball playoffs kicked off on May 2 with a handful of local high schools competing. The Division I bracket featured two Elk Grove high schools, two others in Division II and a lone school in Division IV.

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The Pride Look Strong Ahead of Playoffs

May 10, 2024 10:44AM ● By Alejandro Barron

A dominant season by the Bradshaw Christian Pride culminated with a 23-1 win over the Union Mine Diamondbacks to cap off their first-place finish in the Sierra Valley Conference.

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Scholarships Boost Local Students

May 10, 2024 10:42AM ● By Matthew Malone

Nearly 200 Elk Grove Unified School District students got a boost to their collegiate goals on May 2, with funds from the Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation (EGRSF).

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CalAnimals and More to Host First-Ever California Adopt-A-Pet Day On June 1

May 08, 2024 04:09PM ● By Will Reisman, Progress Public Affairs News Release

ASPCA Providing Funds to Cover Adoption Fees for Participating Shelters

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Martin Vega: From Mexico to Florin Panthers Ace

May 02, 2024 03:28PM ● By Matthew Malone

he Florin Panthers’ current left-handed ace, Martin Vega, was destined to thrive in baseball … at least that’s what his dad said the second he realized his son was a lefty.

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Hawks Baseball Moves Ahead to Playoffs vs. Butte

May 02, 2024 03:21PM ● By Alejandro Barron

With a 6-3 win over the Sierra Wolverines, the Cosumnes River Hawks conclude their regular season with an overall record of 19-20 ahead of their CCCAA NorCal Regional matchup as the No. 21 seed against the No. 4 seed Butte Roadrunners.

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Local Gymnasts Competing in National Championships

May 02, 2024 03:18PM ● By Alejandro Barron

Several local gymnasts who train at Elevate Gymnastics Academy in Elk Grove will be traveling to Daytona Beach, Fla., to compete in the 2024 Men’s Development Program National Championships from May 9-12.

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Scholarship Foundation Honors Bounty Sponsors

May 02, 2024 01:25PM ● By Matthew Malone

Gearing up for its annual presentation of scholarships to high-achieving local students, Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation (EGRSF) held a party to thank the sponsors for its Bounty on the Boulevard fundraiser.

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California Accounted for 71% of All States’ Preschool Funding Increases in 2022-2023

May 01, 2024 10:46AM ● By National Institute for Early Education Research News Release

National Institute for Early Education Research Releases Annual State of Preschool Report

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Eagles Take the Win

Apr 25, 2024 09:45AM ● By Alejandro Barron

The offense for the Pleasant Grove Eagles jumped on the Elk Grove Thundering Herd early, as three runs in the first two innings were enough to take the win at Elk Grove High School on April 17 by a score of 3-1.

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College Volleyball Players Make an Impact on Sand

Apr 25, 2024 09:41AM ● By Ryan Lorenz

Cosumnes River College’s inaugural season of beach volleyball has gone swimmingly and has left the Hawks excited for the future.

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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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California Capital Airshow Presents International Headliner

Apr 23, 2024 05:49PM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

Sacramento County's Mather Airport Hosts Italian Jet Team, Frecce Tricolori, in Partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova

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Becerra, Bera Discuss Healthcare Worker Shortage at Rio Americano

Apr 23, 2024 03:12PM ● By Adam Abolfazli, photos by Rami Al Mufti

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Rep. Ami Bera Hear Concerns and Promote Medical Education

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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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Monterey Trail Honors Founding Principal

Apr 18, 2024 09:36AM ● By Emanuel Espinoza

Monterey Trail High School celebrated its 20th anniversary in Elk Grove by holding a carnival and a dedication to founding Principal W. Terry Chapman on April 12.

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The Dangers of Distracted Driving

Apr 16, 2024 01:03PM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

3 Things Parents Can Do

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Pinwheels Planted for Child Abuse Prevention Month

Apr 16, 2024 10:57AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Pinwheels Planted Outside Sacramento County Department of Child, Family and Adult Services Buildings Symbolize Childhood Innocence and Joy

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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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