Droves of runners and walkers brave the cold, participate in Michael Edward Bratton II Turkey Trot
A little inclement weather wasn’t going to stop the 14th annual Michael Edward Bratton II Turkey Trot. “It just means so much. They just come and come. We have so much community support,” said Mike...
YOUTH GYMNASTICS: Local gymnasts shine at state championships
The young competitors from Gold Country Gymnastics wrapped up the season with stellar showings at the State Championships. Competing at the Level 3 NorCal Gymnastics State Championships in Walnut Creek, Gold Country’s Kaylee Madison, 11,...
Annual MEB2 Turkey Trot brings community together, raises awareness about depression and suicide
Every year when Mike Bratton addresses a crowd of thousands at Hooper Stadium before the start of the MEB2 Turkey Trot, he is taken aback by the moment and the support he feels from the...
YOUTH CROSS COUNTRY: Chicago Park Trailblazers run down medals
The power outage may have prevented school from taking place and it did postpone the last NCAL Cross Country event, the Miner Mile, but it couldn’t stop the momentum of the Chicago Park Trailblazers. Coming...
YOUTH FOOTBALL: Jr. Miners 8U win double OT thriller over Casa Roble
The Nevada Union Jr. Miners 8U football team defeated the Casa Roble Jr. Rams on Saturday, 12-6, in double overtime thanks to stout line play on both sides of the ball. Led by second year...
DISC GOLF: Memorial tourney honors Derek Sorensen, raises funds for United Way
The Gold Country Disc Golf Association is hosting the fifth annual Derek Sorensen Doubles Memorial Disc Golf Fundraiser Tournament Saturday at Western Gateway Park in Penn Valley held in conjunction with the United Way of...
COMMUNITY GOLF: Camaraderie and competition highlight Ryder Cup Tournament at Alta Sierra Country Club
Camaraderie and competition were in store as Alta Sierra Country Club Men’s and Women’s clubs teed off for the eighth annual Ryder Cup Tournament held on Oct. 9-10. Wednesday’s format consisted of 9 holes of...
YOUTH FOOTBALL: Jr. Miners power past Jr. Bruins
The Nevada Union Jr. Miners 10U team claimed its first victory of the season, beating Bear River, 36-0, Saturday at Hooper Stadium. The Jr. Miners returned the game’s opening kickoff for a touchdown as Jason...
COMMUNITY GOLF: Doreen Lewallen wins Alta Sierra Women’s Golf Club’s Championship tourney
Alta Sierra Women’s Golf Club wrapped up its 3-day day club championship tournament on Sept, 26. Doreen Lewallen claimed the Club Champion title with her low gross score of 253. Joan Dickerson was second low...
SENIOR SOFTBALL: AJA Video wins 6th title in a row
The Gold Country Senior Softball dynasty that is AJA Video furthered its reign with a sixth straight Saturday League Championship. The team went 28-2 during the regular season and 3-0 in the end of season...
RUNNING: NEO to host 6th annual Empire Challenge Run/Walk
New Events and Opportunities Youth Center will be hosting the sixth annual NEO Empire Challenge Run and Walk Oct. 12 at Empire Mine State Historic Park. The NEO Empire Challenge, which is part of the Gold Country Grand Prix, offers participants...
YOUTH BASEBALL: SN Elite teams shine at weekend tourneys
It was a banner weekend for several SN Elite youth baseball teams. The 13U SN Elite squad went to Redding, notched a 3-1 overall record and claimed the Refuse To Lose Tournament title. SN Elite’s...
YOUTH GYMNASTICS: Gold Country teams impress at River City Classic
The Gold Country Gymnastics compulsory teams shined at the River City Classic, earning third place finishes in both the Level 3 and Level 4 competitions. Level 4 (younger age group) Dani Schwartz placed third all...
YOUTH FOOTBALL: Jr. Miners (14U) overwhelm Jr. Spartans
The Nevada Union 14U Jr. Miners improved to 2-0 on the season with a 45-6 rout of the East Nicolaus Jr. Spartans Saturday. Leading the way was dual-threat quarterback Nolan Chappell who made plays with...
REC SOFTBALL: The Union captures senior softball tourney championship
When the dust settled at Western Gateway Park in Penn Valley, there was one team left standing. After a 30-game regular season and an end of the season double-elimination tourney, The Union team walked off...
REC VOLLEYBALL: Whole Fam Damily brings home title
The Whole Fam Damily banded together and brought home the Nevada County Adult Sports Association’s Summer B League Volleyball Championship. Competing at the Grass Valley Veterans Building, the Whole Fam Damily overwhelmed Swat Team in...
YOUTH FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Jr. Miners (8U) power past Bella Vista
The Nevada Union 8U Jr. Miners put forth a dominate effort on the gridiron Saturday. Behind a stout defense and a potent offense, the Jr. Miners went on the road and topped the Bella Vista...
REC VOLLEYBALL: Bistro 221 wins A-League championship
With the league title on the line, Bistro 221 served up a championship effort. Bistro 221 faced an early deficit against its title game foe Hit Happens, but battled back to claim the Nevada County...
COMMUNITY GOLF: Marlene Dresbach wins 4th straight NCCC Women’s Group Club Championship
The Nevada County Country Club Women’s Group held its annual Club Championship Tournament in August. After two-rounds of play at the low-gross tourney, a familiar name rose to the top. Marlene Dresbach finished with an...
Greens win tourney championship
There was no stopping the Grass Valley Greens this past weekend. The local fastpitch softball team ripped through the competition in Carson City, going 5-0 en route to the 2019 CalNeva Tournament Championship. Greens pitcher...
