RUNNING: Hundreds charge into new year with Resolve2Run 5K/10K
Nearly 350 runners and walkers kicked off the new year with the Resolve2Run 5K/10K Wednesday morning. “We had more people participants than ever, it just keeps growing and growing,” said Course Director Sue Ramey. “We...
GET INTO GOLF: Just like the pros
How many people that watch the NFL on television actually play football? Almost zero if they’re under the age of 25. The same could be said for all major sports. Golf, however, is a beautiful...
IN THE WAKE OF THE WEEK: New Year’s resolutions for 2020
As we embark on the new decade, here is a list of the likely New Year’s resolutions in the sports world. JON GRUDEN: Learn to stick with a one-point conversion that would tie a game...
REC BASKETBALL: Life-Force Academy earns B2 championship
Editor’s note: Let me first say, I am aware how self indulgent this article is. In my defense, I run stories on Nevada County Adult Sports Association championship teams regularly and across multiple sports. The...
Seven Hills girls take 7th grade Nevada County basketball crown
The Seven Hills 7th grade girls basketball team went head to head with the Magnolia Rattlers for the Nevada County championship title Dec. 18, with the Raiders emerging from a back-and-forth contest in the final...
SWEET YEAR AT THE TRACK: A look back at the top 5 local sports stories from 2019
From thrilling race track triumphs to record-breaking individual efforts, the local sports scene had plenty to offer in 2019. Here is a look at the top (non prep) sports stories from the past 12 months:...
RUNNING: Gold Country Grand Prix honors top runners of 2019
The 14th edition of the Gold Country Grand Prix was celebrated at an awards party Dec. 8. In 2019, the 12-race, year-long series in western Nevada County began on New Year’s Day with the Resolve2Run...
AUTO RACING: Sprint car driver Brad Sweet honored for championship season (PHOTO GALLERY)
The past year has been a dream come true for Brad Sweet. The veteran driver rose to the top of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series in 2019, winning 16 races, notching 47 top-five...
YOUTH BASKETBALL: Grass Valley Charter Coyotes win NCAL Title
The girls basketball team from Grass Valley Charter School won its second straight Nevada County Athletic League Small Schools Tournament Championship on Wednesday. The Coyotes earned the title by topping Grizzly Hill in the first...
COMMUNITY GOLF: Alta Sierra Women’s Golf Club honors top players of 2019
A holiday atmosphere greeted the Alta Sierra Women’s Golf Club as they gathered to celebrate 2019 at the annual Awards Luncheon. Player of the Year went to Wendy Weiss, Overall Low Gross to Ruth Squibb,...
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...