Bret Harte freshman Colin Casey (right) smacks a tee shot on his way to the day's low score, a 1-over-par at Mountain Springs Golf Club in Sonora. Maggie Beck / Union Democrat

And the Bullfrog golfers won their 97th straight match in style, shooting the lowest combined score for the course in school history — a 191.

“They were all excited about the score and going undefeated,” said Bret Harte head coach Rich Cathcart of his Bullfrogs.

2012-13 Union Democrat All-Area Tri-Most Valuable Players (from left): Summerville seniors Jesse Roberson, Rosendo Amaya-Wood and Logen Foster. Maggie Beck / Union Democrat

The willingness of every player on the 12-man roster to do exactly what was asked of him — even if that meant his numbers on the stat sheet might take a hit — propelled this year’s Bears to historic heights, including an undefeated run in the Mother Lode League and the school’s first ever CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division IV Boys’ Basketball Championship. 

In keeping with the “unselfish” theme, it’s only appropriate for Bear seniors Logen Foster, Jesse Roberson and Rosendo Amaya-Wood to share the honor of being named the 2012-13 Union Democrat All-Area Most Valuable Player.

Bret Harte pitcher Sydney Davis hurled a complete game and helped herself at the plate by going 2 for 3 on Friday against Summerville in a 5-3 Mother Lode League girls’ softball victory at home.

“Bekka Gross gave a strong performance defensively as the catcher for Bret Harte while hitting a stand up triple,” said Bullfrogs assistant coach Ralph Emerson.

Also for Bret Harte, Elle Burton and CJ Cobb each went 2 for 3 at the plate. Burton also had three RBIs.

Bret Harte's Hannah Werthman celebrates a personal best time on Friday at the Mother Lode League Championship swim meet in Angels Camp. Jeff Rasmussen / Courtesy photo

“We couldn’t be more proud of our athletes,” said Bret Harte head coach Lauren Gerber. “They have worked so hard this year, with all the miles swam and early morning practices attended, and finished the season with numerous personal record being broken.”

The Bullfrogs edged the Linden girls by just two points, 371-369, to win the meet with first-place finishes in the 200 Medley Relay and 200 freestyle. Amador finished third with 202 points, Calaveras in fourth with 162 and Argonaut fifth with 111.

Summerville Bear pitcher Logen Foster earned a 3-2 win in the eighth inning Friday against the Bret Harte Bullfrogs in Angels Camp.

“It was a hard fought game,” said Summerville head coach Larry Gold. “They held us scoreless for three innings and we finally scratched out a run in the fourth.”

Bret Harte matched Summerville with a run in the home half of the fourth inning. The Bears got another run in the fifth frame which the Bullfrogs again answered to tie the game 2-2.

Summerville goalie Larissa Barrett (above, right) makes a save with Calaveras star Tiffany Souza (3) hoping for a rebound on Thursday at Thorsted Field. Maggie Beck / Union Democrat

Bear senior Nicole Schultz converted a penalty kick after Darian Skellenger was fouled with three minutes left in the game.

“She nailed that penalty kick but we got a few shots in the last couple of minutes but couldn’t get it in the net,” said Redskins head coach Rob Leetham. “Summerville played a really good game. They were celebrating Senior Night and they were motivated and seemed pretty excited.”

Sonora sophomore Billy Kiriluk shot an even-par 36 on Thursday at Mountain Springs Golf Club to lead the Wildcats over rival Oakdale 215-218 and into first place in the Valley Oak League.

Kiriluk parred all nine holes on his way to earning co-medalist honors.

“It’s exceptional for a golfer in his second season to shoot even par in such a crucial match,” said Wildcat head coach Steve Lee. “He’s basically playing against the top players in the league who are seniors. The secret to this golf course is keeping the ball in the fairway and Billy has done that all year.”

The Sonora Wildcats are officially new members of the Mother Lode League, at least for two years.

The CIF Sac-Joaquin Section  Board of Managers ratified the new four-year realignment plan Tuesday during its meeting at The Reserve at Spanos Park in Stockton which moves Sonora from the Valley Oak League and into the MLL beginning in the fall of 2014.

“I’m looking forward to it,” said Wildcat athletic director Rick Francis. “I’m looking forward to the relationships that will form. We are a foothills school and they are foothills schools, we’re all the same type of kids. The MLL is a very solid league and I think it’s a positive for us to join that league.”

Calaveras Redskin forward Brianna McGinness (above) was named the Union Democrat's 2012-13 All-Area Girls' Basketball Most Valuable Player. Maggie Beck / Union Democrat

The senior team captain of the 2012-13 Redskin varsity girls’ basketball team had a tough act to follow. The previous squad claimed the 2011-12 Mother Lode League title before going on to win the Sac-Joaquin Section Division IV Championship and a NorCal playoff game in the postseason.

As the only returning starter from that championship team, McGinness thrived on the lofty expectations placed on her to guide this year’s group to another successful season.

“She was the best captain I’ve ever had and I’ve been coaching a long time,” said Calaveras head coach Mike Lewis. “Brianna just always knew what to do and how to handle any situation that came up.”

The Summerville Bear golfers shot a season-low 214 to easily defeat Amador by 70 strokes on Tuesday at Mountain Springs Golf Club.

“I think the warmer weather agrees with us,” said Bears head coach Darcy Wingo. 

Charlie McClung led the Bears with a 3-over-par 39 to earn medalist honors.