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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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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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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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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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Hawks on a Roll, Eyeing Section and State Glory

Apr 08, 2026 09:57AM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

Liberty Ranch STUNT Team Chasing Another League Title Under Coach Barbara Welch

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Liberty Ranch Boys’ Golf Scores Back-to-Back Spring Break Wins

Apr 08, 2026 09:53AM ● By Becca Dennis, Special to The Galt Herald

The Liberty Ranch Boys Golf Team showed resilience and determination over spring break, overcoming challenging conditions, player absences and unpredictable weather to secure two impressive victories.

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From Hawk to Warrior: Whitcanack Brings New Energy to Galt High STUNT

Apr 08, 2026 09:51AM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

The Galt High School STUNT program has a new face on the sideline this season, and she knows the sport as well as anyone in the area.

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There’s No Place Like Home

Apr 07, 2026 12:33PM ● By MPG Staff

The Athletics officially opened their 2026 home season at Sutter Health Park Friday, April 3 against the Houston Astros.

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Easter Junior Golf Tournament Champions

Apr 06, 2026 01:41PM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The Sacramento Golf Council announced the winners of the 76th Annual City Junior Easter Golf Championships, played at Bing Maloney Golf Course, March 31-April 1. Golfers aged 7-18 competed in the two-day tournament.

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Gianna Nocetti Earns Second Big West Player of the Week Honor

Apr 06, 2026 11:12AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

For the second time in the season and her career, UC Davis senior attacker Gianna Nocetti has been named the Big West Player of the Week following a standout performance that led the No. 16 Aggies to a perfect 3-0 weekend in Southern California.

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Beavers Standout at Hawk Invite

Apr 06, 2026 11:10AM ● By American River College News Release

The ARC team delivered an impressive performance at the Hawk Invite, highlighted by standout efforts across both diving and swimming events.

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Reid Paskey Joins Republic FC First Team on USL Academy Contract

Apr 06, 2026 10:59AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Sacramento Republic FC announced the addition of Academy player Reid Paskey to the club’s First Team roster. The defender has signed a USL Academy Contract, pending league and federation approval, and will be eligible for selection immediately.

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Strader Announces First Piece of Coaching Staff with the Addition of JJ Wozniak

Apr 06, 2026 10:57AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

With nearly two decades of experience as a coach at the Division I level, JJ Wozniak has been named an assistant coach with the Sacramento State women’s soccer program beginning with the upcoming 2026 campaign Head Coach Tim Strader announced March 24.

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Parks and Recreation Offers Spring Youth Activity Classes

Apr 01, 2026 11:16AM ● By City of Galt News Release

This spring, the City of Galt Parks & Recreation Department is offering a variety of engaging classes designed to keep youth active, learning and having fun.

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Warriors and Hawks Open League Season at SVC Meet No. 1

Apr 01, 2026 11:13AM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor

Hawk Stadium hosted the first Sierra Valley Conference league meet of the 2026 season on Tuesday, March 25, and both local programs delivered performances worth celebrating.

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Liberty Ranch Golf Off to Impressive Season Start

Apr 01, 2026 11:07AM ● By MPG Staff

The Liberty Ranch High School golf team has opened its 2026 season in strong form, showing early depth and consistency as it builds momentum for another competitive year.

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Liberty Ranch Golf Off to Impressive Season Start

Apr 01, 2026 11:07AM ● By MPG Staff

The Liberty Ranch High School golf team has opened its 2026 season in strong form, showing early depth and consistency as it builds momentum for another competitive year.

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Liberty Ranch Girls Soccer Places Six on All-League Team; Romero Named League MVP

Apr 01, 2026 10:56AM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

The Hawks girls’ soccer team rolled through league play with a perfect 14-0 record, claimed the Sierra Valley League championship and sent six players to the all-league team: a fitting reward for a group that dominated from start to finish.

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Liberty Ranch Boys Soccer Places Six on All-League Team; Program Reaches Deepest State Playoff Run in School History

Apr 01, 2026 10:52AM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

It was a season that will be talked about in Liberty Ranch hallways for years to come.

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Liberty Ranch Boys Soccer Places Six on All-League Team; Program Reaches Deepest State Playoff Run in School History

Apr 01, 2026 10:51AM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

It was a season that will be talked about in Liberty Ranch hallways for years to come.

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Renteria Earns Third Career Honor; Miller Named Offensive MVP

Apr 01, 2026 10:43AM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor

In just his second season leading the Galt High School girls soccer program, Alejandro Renteria has done what few coaches accomplish in such a short time: He has changed the culture.

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City 4-Ball Championships Return to Bing Maloney

Mar 31, 2026 08:04AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

73rd Men’s and 4th Senior tournaments take the course

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Hailey Dommers Named Big 12 Week 7 Defensive Player of the Week

Mar 30, 2026 01:45PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

For the second time this season, Hailey Dommers represents UC Davis lacrosse on the Big 12 weekly awards as the conference’s Defensive Player of the Week, announced on Wednesday, Mar. 25.

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Wilton Ranch, Republic FC to Build Region’s Largest Sports Venue

Mar 30, 2026 01:20PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Wilton Rancheria and Sacramento Republic FC have announced that Republic Stadium at The Railyards will be constructed as a 20,000-plus seat soccer-first venue, forgoing the original plans to grow through phased expansion.

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Women’s Soccer Adds Braun as Full-Time Assistant

Mar 30, 2026 12:59PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Janae Braun, who served as a volunteer assistant with the Sacramento State women’s soccer program in 2025, has been added as a full-time assistant coach for the Hornets beginning with the 2026 campaign Head Coach Tim Strader announced on March 25.

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Hawks Host Invitational at Hawk Stadium with Strong Individual Performances

Mar 24, 2026 03:22PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor

Hawk Stadium came alive on Saturday, Feb. 28 as Liberty Ranch hosted a track and field invitational, welcoming nine schools including cross-town rival Galt High.

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Hawks Host Invitational at Hawk Stadium with Strong Individual Performances

Mar 24, 2026 03:22PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor

Hawk Stadium came alive on Saturday, Feb. 28 as Liberty Ranch hosted a track and field invitational, welcoming nine schools including cross-town rival Galt High.

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Warriors Crowned Champions: Para Named Coach of the Year, Stratton League MVP

Mar 24, 2026 03:17PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor

It has been a season for the ages in Galt. The Galt High School Warriors boys’ soccer team captured the league championship and followed it with a coveted CIF Section title, cementing its place in program history.

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Warriors Crowned Champions: Para Named Coach of the Year, Stratton League MVP

Mar 24, 2026 03:17PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor

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Tassell’s Warriors Embrace the Challenge as Galt Baseball Rebuilds

Mar 24, 2026 03:12PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

On a warm, beautiful afternoon at Galt High School’s home field last week, the Galt Warriors hosted Bradshaw Christian in what turned out to be a sobering reminder of why the Lions have been the league’s baseball powerhouse for years.

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Tassell’s Warriors Embrace the Challenge as Galt Baseball Rebuilds

Mar 24, 2026 03:12PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

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Warrior Strong: Tassell Brings 26 Years of Experience to Galt Baseball

Mar 24, 2026 03:06PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

Ryan Tassell is an English teacher, girls flag football coach, and now, he’s the new varsity baseball coach: a Galt native who bleeds Warrior red and has spent 26 years preparing for exactly this moment.

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49ers Receiver to Host Local Youth Football Camp

Mar 23, 2026 01:37PM ● By James Darnell

Calling all youth football players! Current San Francisco 49ers wide receiver and 2024 NFL Draft first round pick Ricky Pearsall is coming to Sacramento this summer to take part in a local football camp for children ages 6-16.

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ARC Wins Big 8 Invite

Mar 23, 2026 12:12PM ● By American River College Athletics News Release

Despite coming off a hard week of training, ARC delivered an impressive performance to win the Big 8 Invite. The team showed resilience and depth across both swimming and diving events.

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