James Burns

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Small-School Roundup: Sonora boys survive another OT thriller at Bud Castle

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Feb

21

I know what you did last summer: MC star looking for payback in postseason.

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Feb

21

Football star powers Central Catholic's return to Sac-Joaquin Section D3 final

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Feb

21

'We're different than most.' Reigning CIF finalist's tattoo contains brother's ashes.

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Feb

20

M&M: How #3 Modesto Christian plans to deliver sweet victory at #2 Folsom

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Feb

19

History in the making: Which wrestlers, boys and girls, will compete at State?

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Feb

19

In 140 characters or less: Opening day at Sac-Joaquin Section Masters

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Feb

15

'I felt it pop.' Ankle injury forces state hopeful to take the long way at Masters.

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Feb

15

At 9, he nearly had his face ripped off by barbed wire. Today, he is state's No. 2 seed.

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Feb

15

Signed: Top dual-threat quarterback will play for a six-time national champion.

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Feb

13

It ain't over until it's over: Nation's longest league winning streak lives on

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Feb

13

Trading Places: Ripon edges rival for TVL title, takes over at No. 2 in final poll

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Feb

11

Weston Ranch finishes regular season No. 1. Can it go all the way in loaded D3?

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Feb

11

Boys basketball: Who made the playoffs and how you can catch the action!

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Feb

10

One of the region's top trainers now associate football coach at Modesto Christian

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Feb

10

'We were going to lose, but he took over.' Meet Sonora's perfect weapon.

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Feb

7

Into the Hornet's nest: All-Region center Betz will walk on at Sacramento State.

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Feb

6

Signing Day: CC honors 3 players, but region's top recruit puts his party on hold

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Feb

6

Top small-school team survives a scare, TVL title contenders on collision course

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Feb

4

No debate now: Winners of 24 straight, Weston Ranch boys hoops the new No. 1

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Feb

4

It's over! How St. Mary's became the first league team to beat MC in 23 years.

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Feb

1

MVP and now All-State. Warren has it all except offer. 'No idea why,' coach says.

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Feb

1

Table for 1: Rams' Johnny Mundt adds Super Bowl to unique football resume.

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Jan

31

Vivo redefining the word 'clutch' at Waterford. 'He's playing out of his mind.'

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Jan

31

'Everybody knew what was on the line.' Beyer's league hopes fade with loss.

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Jan

30

No small feat: Which local players made Cal-Hi's All-State Small-School team?

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Jan

30

He is the voice of a state champion football program and Model Coach, too.

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Jan

30

'Something is going on with Vince.' Why Ripon's gentle giant is playing angry.

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Jan

28

Can Weston Ranch jump No. 1 Modesto Christian with another top-5 victory?

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Jan

27

Top small-school teams meet Tuesday, while new No. 5 closes in on SL crown

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Jan

27

'We were desperate.' It took a historic night to keep this girls' team in the hunt.

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Jan

24

A Wildcat World: Sonora remains No. 1, but Ripon Christian leapfrogs Ripon.

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Jan

23

New rankings: Traina catches fire for CC, but no one hotter than Weston Ranch.

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Jan

23

'We could do something special': MC hires coach with professional pedigree

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Jan

22

Hard 'Knox': Finally healthy, Crusaders' pass-first point guard setting the pace

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Jan

19

'He trusted me and I made the shot.' How Ripon Christian upset the TVL champs.

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Jan

18

Beyer's Bockman: 'I want kids to commit to a more intense year-round program'

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Jan

17

WAC-ky challenge for Beyer's new football coach: Forget horrors of 0-10 season.

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Jan

16

Satchell, Modesto Christian 'bite' down on St. Mary's, keep league streak alive.

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Jan

14

Sonora boys clear-cut No. 1, but Ripon gaining traction in small-school poll

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Jan

14

Modesto Christian boys basketball No. 1, but which VOL teams is hot on its heels?

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Jan

14

Swarm at the top: Yellowjackets finish the season No. 1 followed by ... who?

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Jan

13

Central Catholic goes wire-to-wire as No. 1, but who rounds out the top-10?

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Jan

13

'Let's test ourselves.' Crusaders' gauntlet includes St. Mary's, Vanden & Oak Hill.

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Jan

13

'I've never had a player of that caliber.' Is Jones the region's toughest assignment?

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Jan

12

Fat lip. Blood on her jersey. Nothing would stop MC senior in 'payback' win

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Jan

12

He set a Modesto Christian record with 10 3-pointers in a game. 'It feels surreal.'

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Jan

9

His tank on 'empty,' Parsons steps down as football coach Modesto Christian.

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Jan

9

Cleared for take off: Crusaders bolstered by Bryant’s return and transfer guards.

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Jan

4

Ripon Christian turns to Randy Fasani to 'continue upward trajectory' in football

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Jan

3

MC's Fantazia not pleased with team following upset loss to Campolindo in Hoop Classic semis

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Dec

27

Crusaders 'steal' win against Manteca to reach Holiday Hoop Classic semifinal

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Dec

27

'To reach the goal, you have to sacrifice.' Tsardsidse leaves home to chase dream.

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Dec

27

'Turlock legend' has played in 4 Classics, and the experience is paying off.

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Dec

27

Holiday Hoop Classic, Day 2: Vanden knocks off Clovis West, draws W. Ranch

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Dec

27

60 named to the FrontRowPreps.com All-Region teams. Who made it and why.

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Dec

27

Scuffling Indians hope Holiday Hoop can be a springboard going into TVL play

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Dec

26

Holiday Hoop Classic, Day 1: 'We didn't come out with a championship mindset.'

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Dec

26

'Hoping we could end on a win.' Coaches of the Year made final STATE-ments.

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Dec

25

'Still loaded.' No Jalen Green, but talent pool deep at MC's Holiday Hoop Classic.

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Dec

23

'The best of the best': Unwrapping the 19th annual Holiday Hoop Classic

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Dec

22

Private school's plans for next fall center on all-league selections. Who are they?

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Dec

21

'Our confidence level was in question.' The players that made Sonora sweat.

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Dec

20

'I put in the work and nobody could deny me.' Vargas tops list of Southern stars.

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Dec

20

'It was going to be a grind.' The players who made the Trans-Valley so tough.

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Dec

20

Welcome to 'Shredville': UC Davis building national name with local talent

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Dec

19

From section banners to autographs, Central's Wilson is quite the collector

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Dec

18

'Bold or Just Bald?': Hilmar at home — does Strathmore even have a chance?

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Dec

13

Just scratching the surface: At 5-0, how Manteca has overcome its inexperience.

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Dec

12

Panthers on prowl for fourth coach in seven years after Wagner steps down

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Dec

11

Tale of the tape and CalPreps favor Hilmar in a rematch with Strathmore

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Dec

11

'Not afraid to take the reins.' Pitching prospect guides Hilmar's run at state.

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Dec

11

'We have something to prove.' Familiar face will write Gregori's next chapter.

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Dec

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Why Hilmar isn't afraid of unbeaten East Nicolaus: 'They haven't been tested'

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Dec

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Why Central Catholic's inaugural Mark Gallo Invitational will be a holiday hit

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Dec

5

How a futbol player became an 'unsung hero' in Hilmar's pursuit of a state title

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Dec

4

'We weren't going to lose.' How Denair went from 12 players to state champs.

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Dec

1

'Bold or Just Bald?' Why Central Catholic will raise D-II banner, plus other picks.

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Nov

30

'Beyond hungry': Beyer boys reload, start season at Modesto City Classic

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Nov

28

What's in a name? Coach Gary Porter Showcase attracts NorCal's elite teams.

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Nov

28

'Speak it into existence.' CC overcomes poor start, injuries to reach D-II final

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Nov

24

Mic'd up: Central Catholic rallies past Inderkum and into D-II championship

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Nov

23

Starving for section title, Ripon 'good enough to get there this year,' coach says

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Nov

22

Fantasy Draft: Another small-school quarterback goes No. 1. Who was it?

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Nov

20

'They love Jose, but they know what's at stake.' MC ready to rally around captain.

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Nov

19

'Building a special program.' Can private school on the rise take down a top seed?

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Nov

17

Jesuit DQ'd from D-II. Central Catholic coach, 'I got enough problems of my own'

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Nov

16

'My family needs me.' After leading school to first title, coach steps away.

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Nov

15

Playoffs postponed by Camp Fire smoke: 'Football seems so little right now.'

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Nov

15

Smoky situation: Section may postpone this week's playoff games. Here's why.

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Nov

13

Poll: Which Friday game is the Chicken Ranch Casino Game of the Week?

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Nov

13

Third time the charm? Why Denair will raise the program's first section banner.

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Nov

12

CC faces team with similar build. 'They look like us,' Canepa says of Inderkum

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Nov

12

Modesto Christian boys ranked No. 7 in state: 'I don't think we have a weakness'

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Nov

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Back for some more: Central Catholic returns to D-II semifinal round after routing Elk Grove

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Nov

9

Ripon Christian rides impressive shutout streak into Division VI semifinal

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Game of the Week

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Nov

9

Roundup: Big games await small-school powers; rough night for divisions I and III.

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Nov

9

Fantasy Draft: Vivo goes No. 1, Cortez insufferable after drafting backfield

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Nov

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Second to none: The 10 most intriguing Sac-Joaquin Section playoff matchups

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Nov

7

Vivo welcomes rematch with RC: 'It's going to be a little different this time.'

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Nov

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