September 12, 2011 03:00 pm
By SIM RISSO
For The Union Democrat
Trailing the Modesto Christian Crusaders, 25-20, in their home opener at Frank Meyer Field, the Calaveras Redskins got the ball back at their own 29-yard line with 3:34 remaining. The Redskins needed to drive 71 yards for the game-winning touchdown.
To open the drive, the Redskins went with a play that had been working all night long, an outside sweep to sophomore Mike Seawell with Austin Weatherby out front as a lead blocker, netting 10 yards.
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September 12, 2011 02:57 pm
By TAYLOR LUCKIE
For The Union Democrat
The Bret Harte Bullfrogs traveled to the land of the Coyote last week to take on Denair on its home turf. The Frogs were hoping to build on the success of the previous week, a 61-19 trouncing at home against the Gustine Redskins.
They came away triumphant, posting a dominant 42-22 victory and improving their season total to 2-1.
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September 12, 2011 02:55 pm
Sonora Wildcat sophomore Steven Grolle continued his early-season cross country success with a first-place finish in the Sierra Invitational at Legion-Tuolumne Regional Park in Modesto.
Grolle is now the top Wildcat runner ever at Legion Park. He ran 27 seconds faster than any other Wildcat.
Grolle beat a field of 228 varsity boy competitors with a time of 16:33, a 5:20 per mile pace.
The invitational is divided into large and small schools, with Sonora being a small school. Grolle not only was the small-school champion, but the overall winner.
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September 08, 2011 11:42 am
By SIM RISSO
For The Union Democrat
The Calaveras Redskins football team is one that is accustomed to success. But the same thing can definitely be said of their upcoming opponent, the Modesto Christian Crusaders.
Over the past five seasons, both Calaveras and Modesto Christian have compiled the same won-loss record: 38-12, not including the playoffs. But during that span the Crusaders have had more success in the postseason, actually winning the Division IV State Championship in 2009. Calaveras, meanwhile, has had more postseason success of late, making a run to the Division IV section championship game last season, while the Crusaders missed the playoffs altogether.
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September 08, 2011 11:39 am
 SONORA WILDCAT senior cornerback Karson Canaday takes part in a drill on Wednesday afternoon in Sonora. AMY ALONZO-ROZAK/UNION DEMOCRAT
Week after week Canaday would line up across from the opposing team’s top receiver and, more often than not, the receiver would be bigger and taller than his own 5-7, 140-pound frame.
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September 06, 2011 12:14 pm
Bret Harte's Scott Edwards is in his sixth season as Bullfrogs' head coach. "Coach made sure we were all fired up to play tonight," said Bullfrog lineman Jared Taylor, after Bret Harte's Friday-night win. "We responded well to what he said." Postgame, Edwards talked with sports reporter Allan Mandell—Editor.
UD: Coach, this offensive line of yours and their work tonight was certainly impressive.
SE: Yes, a lot better job staying on their blocks as compared to last week. We challenged them this week. We had physical, physical practices this week and we said to them, "If you hit Gustine as hard as you hit each other all week, we're gonna be happy with the end result."
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September 06, 2011 12:04 pm
By SIM RISSO
For The Union Democrat
STOCKTON—The Calaveras Redskins traveled to Stockton to take on the Weston Ranch Cougars, who they’ve played in the previous five seasons. Entering the game, Calaveras had beaten the Cougars in four-of -five contests. Well, now it’s five-of-six, as the Redskins prevailed, 27-15.
With the new season came a lot of new faces for Calaveras. One in particular was junior Zach Johnson, the team’s new starting quarterback. While Johnson had previously played in two scrimmages, this was his first action in a live game.
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September 06, 2011 12:00 pm
The Sonora Wildcats volleyball team had its most success ever over the weekend at the prestigous High Sierra Invitational Tournament in Reno.
The Wildcats earned a ninth-place finish, the highest finish since they have been invited (2006) to the tournament.
Sonora won two of its three matches on Friday.
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September 06, 2011 11:57 am
 SONORA WILDCAT RUNNING BACK Austin Davis gains positive yardage in Sonora's opening-night 26-0 pasting of Johansen on Friday night at Dunlavy Field.
“I just wanted to hit that wedge and get like 35-40 yards and put the offense in good shape,” said Canaday.
Once Canaday hit that wedge, his plan changed.
“I hit that wedge and the next thing I know, a U-Haul truck could’ve fit through that hole, so I hit it,” said Canaday. “As soon as I hit that hole, there was no way anybody was gonna catch me.”
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September 06, 2011 11:51 am
 BRET HARTE SENIOR TAILBACK Justice Rasmussen leaps into the endzone capping off an 18-yard score on Friday night in Angels Camp. Rasmussen scored five rushing touchdowns which tied the all-time school record set by Jesse Green (class of 2008). Bret Harte won 61-19. MAGGIE BECK/UNION DEMOCRAT
“Justice was insane out there on that football field tonight,” said Bullfrog sophomore right tackle Jared Taylor. “It is an honor to block for Justice Rasmussen.”
“It was an incredible feeling watching Justice run,” said Bullfrog senior left tackle Frank Kotowski. “Your heart gets racing because he just won’t stop no matter how many people try stopping him.”
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