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Benitez and Rodriguez Named to Team of the Week

May 11, 2026 05:43PM ● By Republic FC News Release

May 5, USL Championship announced the Week 8/9 Team of the Week. For their performances in the May 2 win over Orange County SC, Republic FC’s Michel Benitez and Arturo Rodriguez were named to the league’s weekly top squad.

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UC Davis football
UC Davis Closes Causeway Cup Era with 12th Consecutive Title

May 11, 2026 05:33PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

For the 12th consecutive season, and in the final year of its awarding, the Causeway Cup returns to UC Davis, marking the Aggies' 16th title in the award's 20-year history.

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Warriors, Hawks Compete at SVC Track and Field Championships

May 06, 2026 10:31AM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor

The Sierra Valley Conference Track and Field Championships took center stage Saturday, May 2 at El Dorado High School, and athletes from both Galt High and Liberty Ranch rose to the occasion in a meet that brought together the best competitors in the league.

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Hawks Make History at Sections, Earn Spot in State Finals

May 06, 2026 10:21AM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor

History was made on Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2 at William Jessup University in Roseville, as the Liberty Ranch Hawks STUNT team delivered the most significant postseason run in program history.

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Hawks and Warriors Play Ball in Spirited Crosstown Clash

May 06, 2026 10:04AM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor

The Liberty Ranch Hawks and Galt Warriors share more than just a zip code: they share friendships, neighborhoods and a mutual respect that was on full display after Monday’s crosstown softball game on April 27.

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Robinson’s Taekwondo Students Earn Black Belts, Shine at Spring Nationals

May 06, 2026 09:56AM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor

Over two days in April, the school celebrated one of its proudest milestones – an inaugural Black Belt examination – before sending a select group of competitors to the Spring National Tournament, where they returned home with medals across multiple divisions.

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Republic FC Acquires Tyler Wolff on Loan from Real Salt Lake

May 04, 2026 11:57AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Republic FC announced April 24, the club has reached an agreement with MLS club Real Salt Lake to acquire forward Tyler Wolff via loan for the remainder of the 2026 season. The transaction is pending league and federation approval.

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Falcons Build Momentum with Gritty Wins on the Sand

May 04, 2026 11:49AM ● By Folsom Lake College Falcons Athletics News Release

Folsom Lake beach volleyball is peaking at the right time, stringing together a series of hard-fought wins before entering the Big 8 Conference Pairs Championship.

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Men’s Golf Wins Big Sky Title

May 04, 2026 11:27AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The biggest drama of the final round of the Big Sky Men’s Golf Championship was a playoff for the individual title. That proved to be a win-win scenario for Sacramento State as the battle was between Jai Bahl and Gabriel Smith who both finished the three-round tournament at 9-under par.

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Warriors and Hawks Deliver Strong Performances at SVC League Meet No. 4

Apr 29, 2026 09:12AM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

Liberty Ranch Women Dominate Team Standings; Herrera, Jones and Aragon Claim Individual Titles at Galt High

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Hawks Make a Splash at SVC Swim Championships

Apr 29, 2026 09:01AM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

Bussman Sets Two School Records, Advances to Sac-Joaquin Sections; Kotko Leads Strong Women’s Effort

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Warriors Stage Stunning Comeback in Game One Against Union Mine

Apr 28, 2026 05:07PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

Galt Rallies from 0-4 Down to Win in Extra Innings

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Sacramento State women’s tennis
Breault, Maldonado Gutierrez Claim Top Honors, Six Hornets Make All-Big Sky Honor Roll

Apr 27, 2026 12:17PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The Big Sky Conference regular season champion Sacramento State women’s tennis team racked up a number of postseason honors as the league office announced its postseason honor roll April 22.

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Women’s Basketball Adds Halie Bergman as Assistant Coach

Apr 27, 2026 11:46AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

After spending the last three seasons as an assistant coach on the sidelines at Nevada, Central Valley native Halie Bergman was named as an assistant coach with the Sacramento State women’s basketball team April 22.

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Baseball’s Barnes Named to NCBWA Stopper of the Year Midseason Watch List

Apr 27, 2026 11:37AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis right-hander Rowen Barnes has been named to the midseason watch list for the 21st annual National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Stopper of the Year Award.

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Second-Year Coach Brings Passion, Patience and a Surprising Journey to the Hawks Program

Apr 21, 2026 05:27PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photo by Paige Lampson

Shelby Behrmann was not looking for a coaching job. She was not even playing tennis yet when the Liberty Ranch tennis program first crossed her mind.

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Liberty Ranch Tennis Celebrates Senior Night, Eyes Playoff Run

Apr 21, 2026 05:24PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor

The Liberty Ranch tennis team wrapped up a successful regular season by celebrating Senior Night, honoring three players who have been a part of the Hawks program: Elis Suarez, Haley Smith and Maxemilio Guerrero.

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Liberty Ranch Hawks Softball on the Verge of a League Title

Apr 21, 2026 05:17PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor

The Liberty Ranch Hawk softball team has been the team to beat in the league all season long, and with a firm grip on first place, a league championship is well within reach.

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Galt Warriors Celebrate Senior Night with Big Wins Over Liberty Ranch

Apr 21, 2026 05:14PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor

The Galt Warriors swim team celebrated Senior Night on April 15, honoring eight seniors before going on to beat Liberty Ranch in a convincing showing from both the girls and boys teams.

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Galt Warrior Softball Players Shine in the Stats Column

Apr 21, 2026 05:12PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor

Under Head Coach Mikka Alverez, several players have put together impressive numbers that highlight the growth and potential within the program.

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Sacramento Kings and Kaiser Permanente Present Nique Clifford with the 2026 Community Crossover Award

Apr 20, 2026 12:50PM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

Ahead of the April 10 game, the Sacramento Kings honored rookie Nique Clifford with the 2026 Community Crossover Award presented by Kaiser Permanente.

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Eight Aggies Named to the MPSF All-Academic Team

Apr 20, 2026 12:26PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Eight UC Davis gymnasts have been named to the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation All-Academic Team, showcasing their skills in competition and in the classroom.

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Women’s Tennis
Women’s Tennis Adds Italy’s De Matteo for 2026-27

Apr 20, 2026 12:12PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State head women’s tennis coach Sophie Breault announced April 14 that Francesca De Matteo has committed to continue her academic and athletic career with the Hornets beginning with the 2026-27 season.

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Lund Construction Selected to Build Critical Public Infrastructure for Sacramento Republic FC Soccer Stadium

Apr 20, 2026 12:00PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Sacramento Republic FC announced April 2 the selection of Lund Construction to build the public infrastructure surrounding the Club’s new soccer stadium at the Downtown Sacramento Railyards.

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Lamson Sweeps Hurdles, Jones Leads Galt Women in Strong Showing for Both Programs

Apr 14, 2026 05:21PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor

The Sierra Valley Conference’s second league meet of the 2026 season delivered another afternoon of standout performances from both Galt High and Liberty Ranch, with athletes from both programs earning top-five finishes across the track and field spectrum.

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Lamson Sweeps Hurdles, Jones Leads Galt Women in Strong Showing for Both Programs

Apr 14, 2026 05:21PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor

The Sierra Valley Conference’s second league meet of the 2026 season delivered another afternoon of standout performances from both Galt High and Liberty Ranch, with athletes from both programs earning top-five finishes across the track and field spectrum.

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Lamson Sweeps Hurdles, Jones Leads Galt Women in Strong Showing for Both Programs

Apr 14, 2026 05:21PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor

The Sierra Valley Conference’s second league meet of the 2026 season delivered another afternoon of standout performances from both Galt High and Liberty Ranch, with athletes from both programs earning top-five finishes across the track and field spectrum.

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Galt and Liberty Ranch Players Join Regional Club Team for Competitive Off-Season Action

Apr 14, 2026 05:18PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor

The football season may be over, but for a handful of local players from Galt High School and Liberty Ranch, the work never stopped.

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Galt and Liberty Ranch Players Join Regional Club Team for Competitive Off-Season Action

Apr 14, 2026 05:18PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor

The football season may be over, but for a handful of local players from Galt High School and Liberty Ranch, the work never stopped.

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A New Voice on the Fairway: Bowling Takes the Helm of Liberty Ranch Boys Golf

Apr 14, 2026 05:16PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photo by Paige Lampson

Brian Bowling did not need much convincing. When the head coaching position opened for the Liberty Ranch boys golf program, his son – a freshman on the team – encouraged him to apply.

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A New Voice on the Fairway: Bowling Takes the Helm of Liberty Ranch Boys Golf

Apr 14, 2026 05:16PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photo by Paige Lampson

Brian Bowling did not need much convincing. When the head coaching position opened for the Liberty Ranch boys golf program, his son – a freshman on the team – encouraged him to apply.

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UC Davis Athletics
Seven Aggies Named National Football Foundation Hampshire Scholars

Apr 13, 2026 11:22AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Cole Batson, Rex Connors, Mitchell Dixon, Jacob Psyk, Nate Rutchena, Eli Simonson and Derrell Smith-Porter have all been recognized by the National Football Foundation for the contributions on the field and in the classroom.

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Lee Desmond, Dominik Wanner and Kyle Edwards Earn U.S Open Cup Team of the Round

Apr 13, 2026 11:14AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

U.S. Soccer recently named the latest Team of the Round for 2026 edition of the U.S. Open Cup. For their performances in the Indomitable Club’s match-up against Valley 5599 FC, Captain Lee Desmond, Dominik Wanner and Kyle Edwards earned honors for the second round of the tournament.

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horseback riding
Kolbe and Clader Earn NCEA Ariat All-America Honors

Apr 13, 2026 11:04AM ● By UC Davis News Release

The National College Equestrian Association (NCEA) has announced its 2025-26 All-America honors, recognizing Lauren Kolbe and Mya Clader for their standout performances throughout the regular season.

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Softball
Ortiz Named Big Sky Pitcher of the Week for Fourth Time

Apr 13, 2026 10:45AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Junior Alexa Ortiz has been named the Big Sky Conference Pitcher of the Week after helping the Hornets to a series win at Weber State.

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