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Shew scores 22 in debut, but PC falls

By SAM ROBINSON

Alex Shew turned in one of her typical scoring nights, only this time it was in red and black as opposed to orange and white. The freshman Pirate guard scored a team-high 22 points, but it wasn't enough as College of Marin downed Porterville... Full story

Pirates cruise, await Giants

By SAM ROBINSON

The Porterville College volleyball team took care of West Hills in three games, Friday night, setting up their long-anticipated rematch with rival College of the Sequoias on Wednesday. PC won 3-0 (25-12, 25-19, 25-21) and was spearheaded by 11-kill... Full story

Martinez, Herrera eliminated in 3rd round

By SAM ROBINSON

No. 2 seed Lyndsay Cooke (Bakersfield Christian) and No. 5 seed Denisa Hromadkova (Frontier) ousted the No. 15 seed, Monache’s Jasmine Martinez and unseeded Sarah Herrera in the third round of the Valley Individual Tournament, Friday morning,... Full story

Panthers’ rout ends Grizzlies’ rough year

By SAM ROBINSON

Granite Hills has dealt with injuries, youth, player suspensions and lack of depth throughout a seemingly endless 2009 season. Friday night, they had to contend with a city rival that’s gunning for a second straight playoff berth. As one... Full story

Vikings live up to hype, crush Monarchs, 50-13

By JASON PETERSON

KINGSBURG — Banners the color of Kingsburg green adorning the sidelines took a more respectful approach to Friday night’s opponent, visiting Exeter. Rather than the typical, “Smash the Monarchs!” they read, “Wish... Full story

Hernandez rolls in Cardinal clash

By SAM ROBINSON

The Lindsay football team got back to its winning ways with a 40-19 shellacking of the ESL’s last-place team (Orosi), Friday night. Cardinal running back Mike Hernandez enjoyed a dominant, 9-carry, 200-yard, 2-touchdown night while replacing... Full story

Strathmore pounds Parlier, 42-17

By SAM ROBINSON

Strathmore 42, Parlier 17 Providing there is video of every score, no Valley running back has a more extensive Youtube archive than Jesse Soria. The senior continued his bludgeoning of opposing defenses in the Spartans’ non-league trip to... Full story

Spartans’ sweep of Orosi seals ESL championship

By JASON PETERSON

Strathmore sophomore Nayeli Colunga’s final kill of Thursday night’s match against Orosi marked a 3-0 sweep over the Cardinals, setting off a raucous celebration in the Spartans’ gym. It wasn’t so much the achievement of... Full story

Panther tennis gets first Valley title

By SAM ROBINSON

No. 2 Tehachapi’s top doubles team wouldn’t go away. Abby Cory and Hannah Trott had taken three straight games from Shiloah Gibson and Alisia Scudder and were set to spark a last-ditch Warrior comeback. But then a roar erupted from an... Full story

Monarchs clinch tie for CSL's 2nd place

By JASON PETERSON

CVC 3, Exeter 1 Though Exeter volleyball went out of the 2009 season with a loss, the consolation is that the Monarchs still tied Immanuel for second place in league action. The resume — 22-7 overall, 9-3 CSL — is complete. Now all... Full story

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