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...
FASTPITCH SOFTBALL: Dirt Bags, West Cal Concrete and A-Z Supply advance to semifinals
The Nevada County Fastpitch Softball playoffs got under way this week as the league’s seven teams dug in with their sights set on taking home the 2019 title. The defending league champion Oroville Dirt Bags...
CYCLING: Teamwork makes Agony Ride fundraiser possible
A mile on a bicycle. A cold drink on a hot day. A word of encouragement. Can such small, ordinary things make a difference? For the organizers of Christian Encounter Ranch’s 37th Annual Agony Ride,...
Third snowiest season in Squaw Valley history ends this weekend
The third snowiest season on record at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows will finally come to a close on Sunday when the resort ends winter operations for 2018-19. The mountain received 719 inches of snow at...
YOUTH BASEBALL: Nevada City, Bear River set to host Little League All Star tourneys
It’s that time of year once again, when the top youth baseball players in the area come together to showcase their talent and represent their local Little Leagues in the District 11 All Star tournaments....
SOFTBALL: Local youth team earns bid to Nationals
The Nevada County Thunder secured a berth to Nationals after taking second place in the 2019 USA softball B Association Championship. The 12-and-under team is comprised of Genevieve Williams, Amy Sandoval, Cassidy Craig, Camy Texeira,...
REC SPORTS: Partners In Care take care of business, win hoops title
Behind an explosive offensive attack and strong defense down the stretch, Partners In Care topped Life-Force Academy and claimed the Nevada County Adult Sports Association’s spring season B2 League basketball championship. It was a close...
COMMUNITY: Young golfer notches hole-in-one
Caleb Busch fired a hole-in-one on Monday at Nevada County Country Club in Grass Valley. Busch, 12, aced the 153-yard fifth hole from the yellow tees using a hybrid golf club. The young man, who...
REC SPORTS: Old School claims B2 hoops title
Behind a stellar defensive effort, Old School won the Nevada County Adult Sports Association’s Spring season B2 League basketball championship. Old School frustrated its title game opponent for much of the contest, holding Dylan Mitzel...
Another ace for Hunt at Nevada County Country Club
Jimmy Hunt sent a perfect 8-iron directly into the bottom of the cup for his third career hole in one on Saturday at Nevada County Country Club. Playing in the annual Harley Frink Memorial Seniors...
YOUTH SPORTS: Nevada County Thunder takes tournament title
The Nevada County Thunder is the select team that plays for Nevada County Girls Softball Association. This year, the Thunder has competed in six tournaments taking one first place, three second places and two third...
‘Fighting to last out’: Nevada County Girls’ Softball All Stars are tournament champs
The 2019 12U Nevada County Girls Softball Association All Star team embarked on their annual summer all-star tournament journey this past weekend. The team is comprised of 13 selected players from three different teams in...
‘Saved by Second Base’ tourney supports breast cancer imaging in western Nevada County
Providing low-cost and no-charge mammograms to our community who are uninsured or underinsured is the mission of Dr. Melisa Agness of Insight Imaging. Breast Cancer survivor, Ronnie Warmerdam has led the fundraising efforts through the...
Chicago Park continues winning ways in track and field
With the culmination of the NCAL Track and Field season coming to a close in mid May, the Chicago Park Trailblazers just weren’t ready for the season to end. After a strong showing within the...
Alta Sierra golfers go ‘Around the World in 18 Holes’
Sixty-four members and guests participated in the Alta Sierra Women’s Golf Club Invitational and traveled “Around the World in 18 Holes” during the May 23-24 tournament. The overall winning team was Alta Sierra members Jodi...
59th Nevada City Classic: a day of tough racing, hard falls and hope for the future
The 59th edition of the Nevada City Classic offered a day of aggressive racing, tactical prowess and a devastating crash, but the great tradition of the Classic endured. The fields throughout the day Sunday were...
Looking forward: Nevada City Classic weathers challenges in preparation for 59th edition
The Nevada City Classic is a tradition like no other in Nevada County, and as it prepares for its 59th edition this Sunday, it faces a myriad of new challenges. The second longest running bike...
GET INTO GOLF: Evening the playing field
You have new friends in the golf club that you have joined. Thanks to your local PGA professional and some lessons, you are getting comfortable or maybe even a little cocky. Maybe you’ve been pressured...
Nevada City gears up for Classic bike race Sunday
2019 marks the 59th anniversary of the Nevada City Pro/Am Cycling Classic, the second oldest continuously running bicycle race in the country. Established in 1961 by Charlie Allert, a native of Dresden, Germany, the Nevada...
Openings for youngsters at Nevada County Country Club Junior Golf Clinic
There is still time to register for the 23rd annual Nevada County Country Club Junior Golf Clinic. The annual event for boys and girls, ages 7-14, will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, June...
