By SIM RISSO

For The Union Democrat

The Calaveras Redskins defeated the Bret Harte Bullfrogs 51-24 on Friday night at Dorroh Field in Angels Camp.

The Redskins extended their win streak over the Bullfrogs to 13 (2000-2012).

LINDEN—The Summerville Bears wanted to be in complete control of their postseason destiny but first had to manage the final 8:28 of clock left in Friday night’s 35-14 thrashing of Linden.

And that final drive must have felt like it was never-ending for the Lions.

OAKDALE—Sonora senior co-captain Brandon Camara spoke passionately to his teammates after Friday night’s football loss to arch-rival Oakdale.

His message to his Wildcat teammates was one of love and togetherness.

The Calaveras Redskins lost 35-14 to the Argonaut Mustangs on Friday in Jackson.

For full story, photographs and interviews, see Monday's Union Democrat. 

The Sonora Wildcat gridders trampled the East Union Lancers 61-27 Friday night at Dunlavy Field.

For full story, photographs and interviews, see Monday's Union Democrat. 

The Bret Harte Bullfrogs volleyball team suffered a 3-1 loss on Tuesday night against Argonaut in Angels Camp.

The Bullfrogs won the first game 27-25, but fell in the last three 2-17, 25-22, 25-15.

By SIM RISSO

For The Union Democrat

Beyond Summerville’s school colors of black and orange, there are similarities between the San Francisco Giants and the Bears volleyball team.

As Summerville senior Courtney Robinson said, “We play well with our backs against the wall — like the Giants.”

Do they ever. 

The Sonora Wildcats clinched a volleyball playoff berth on Tuesday with a 3-0 (25-14, 25-10, 25-17) victory over Kimball at Bud Castle Gym.

By RUTH ABREO

For The Union Democrat 

After Frank Silva started his night with a 133 in his first game, he had no idea what was in store.

After starting off with three strikes, a leaguemate said something to the effect of, “Well, you have three strikes in a row, I guess you’re on the way to a 300.”

The Calaveras Redskins control their own destiny in their quest to recapture the Mother Lode League football crown after a 42-28 victory Friday against the Summerville Bears in San Andreas.

Taking a three-touchdown lead into the fourth quarter, Calaveras (7-1, 3-0 MLL) withstood a spirited comeback by the Bears (6-2, 1-2 MLL), who pulled to within a 34-28 margin with just six minutes to play.