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

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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.

MANTECA—The Sonora Wildcats and Sierra Timberwolves had a shootout Friday night. Back and forth the football teams traded offensive attacks with neither relenting. After 48 hard-fought minutes, Sierra’s fire power, namely Anthony Cota, proved too much and the Timberwolves defeated the Wildcats 47-42.

The game featured 1,079 combined yards, over 40 first downs and 24 plays that gained 15 yards or more — mostly more — 12 by each team

The Argonaut Mustangs edged the Summerville Bears 20-14 on Friday night at Thorsted Field.

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The Amador Buffaloes won a defensive battle over the Bret Harte Bullfrogs 17-0 on Friday night at Sutter Creek.

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The Sonora Wildcat footbal team fell to the Manteca Buffaloes 27-20 on Friday night at Dunlavy Field.

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