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Rocklin’s Nick Mears earned the win in relief Tuesday night for the Kansas City Royals, tossing a scoreless ninth inning and retiring the side in order. The Royals topped the A’s 4-1 in extra innings. Rocklin High School Thunder Rocklin Little League

Jessup University opened its baseball season in dominant fashion Friday afternoon, blasting three home runs in a 9-1 win over Chico State. The Warriors are coming off of a National Christian College Athletic Association national championship and are now eligible for NCAA postseason play this year. Some of my favorite shots from yesterday’s action. You can read my story here: https://goldmountaincanews.com/news/349526/jessup-belts-three-homers-in-opening-day-win/ Jessup University Baseball

The fog and cold temperatures were not enough to keep the crowd away or put a damper on opening day as Sierra College faced off against Cosumnes River at McBean Stadium to begin the 2026 college baseball season. The Wolverines are reloaded after a Final Four run last season and it showed Friday night with a 7-0 victory. Sierra College Sports Ryan Evangelho Lincoln Potters

It’s always a physical game when PVL rivals Colfax and Bear River get together. The Falcons notched their third straight win over the Bruins Friday night, securing a 68-53 victory to improve to 16-3 overall and 5-0 in PVL play. A showdown with Oakmont (18-1, 4-1) looks on Wednesday. Story here: https://goldcountrymedia.com/news/349333/colfax-stays-unbeaten-in-pvl-with-win-over-bear-river/

Plenty of movement and a new No. 1 in this week’s Gold Mountain California News boys basketball rankings. Plus one player to watch from each team:

Gold Mountain California News boys basketball rankings: One player to watch from each team Gold Mountain California News boys basketball rankings: One player to watch from each team

First SFL doubleheader of the year last night as rivals Del Oro and Rocklin faced off. The Lady Eagles used 11-0 and 19-1 runs to soar past the Thunder, while Rocklin hung on for a gritty win in the boys game. In between the two, Del Oro honored the 2025 NorCal championship softball team that finished the season ranked No. 10 nationally. Some of my favorite shots from last night here.

Girls story: https://goldcountrymedia.com/news/349232/del-oro-girls-soar-past-rocklin/

Boys story: https://goldcountrymedia.com/news/349231/rocklin-grinds-out-crucial-win-over-del-oro/

Defense, composure fuel Colfax girls past Lincoln. Career 1,000-point scorer Madalyn Sigrist scored a game-high 26 while Maya Smiley fought off a fever and still tallied 14 points. Some photos and my story here: http://goldcountrymedia.com/go/6bffcad0e84cd o

A former Del Oro girls basketball assistant coach alleges trustee interference in coaching decisions led to the forced resignations of the varsity staff, prompting concerns about conflicts of interest and the balance of power within the district. Story here:

Former Del Oro coach alleges trustee overreach, intimidation in girls basketball program A former Del Oro girls basketball assistant coach alleges trustee interference in coaching decisions led to the forced resignations of the varsity staff, prompting concerns about conflicts of interest and the balance of power within the district.

The Kendall Arnett just means more. Placer made a spirited comeback last night, defeating Del Oro 76-73 to claim the 83rd Kendall Arnett championship. The Hillmen are now 15-1 heading into FVL play. Some shots from last night’s championship game here. Click the link for my game recap: https://goldcountrymedia.com/news/349122/nothing-will-ever-feel-better-hillmen-top-del-oro-for-kendall-arnett-title/

‘Nothing Will Ever Feel Better’: Hillmen top Del Oro for Kendall Arnett title Placer High pulled off a thrilling comeback Wednesday night to claim their second straight Kendall Arnett Tournament title despite trailing for the majority of the game.