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Smith Named League MVP for Unprecedented Third Consecutive Year

Mar 17, 2026 05:31PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

Hawks Earn Three All-League Selections After Historic Season Reaches State Regional Semifinals

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Smith Named League MVP for Unprecedented Third Consecutive Year

Mar 17, 2026 05:31PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

Hawks Earn Three All-League Selections After Historic Season Reaches State Regional Semifinals

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Ricci Named Coach of the Year as Hawks Dominate All-League Honors

Mar 17, 2026 05:28PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

The accolades continue to pour in for the Liberty Ranch Hawks boys basketball program.

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Ricci Named Coach of the Year as Hawks Dominate All-League Honors

Mar 17, 2026 05:28PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

The accolades continue to pour in for the Liberty Ranch Hawks boys basketball program.

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Hawks Cheer Team Makes History with First-Ever CIF Section Title

Mar 17, 2026 05:25PM ● By Paige Lampson with Roxanne Babcock

The Liberty Ranch Hawks competition cheer team has made history. Under the direction of head coach and Liberty Ranch alumna Kylie Valencia, the Hawks captured the program’s first-ever CIF Traditional Competitive Cheer Section title at the CIF TCC Winter Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 24, capping an incredible season that saw the program return to competition for the first time since winning Nationals in 2019.

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Hawks Cheer Team Makes History with First-Ever CIF Section Title

Mar 17, 2026 05:25PM ● By Paige Lampson with Roxanne Babcock

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Picton Named to Big Sky All-Tournament Team

Mar 16, 2026 01:22PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State junior guard Natalie Picton was named to the Big Sky Conference All-Tournament Team after helping lead the Hornets to a berth in the semifinals for only the fifth time in school history.

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Academy Player Jackson Montero Joins Republic FC’s First Team on USL Academy Contract

Mar 16, 2026 01:04PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Republic FC announced March 11 the addition of academy player Jackson Montero to the club’s first team roster.

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Athletics’ Star Tyler Soderstrom Announces Inaugural Charity Poker Tournament

Mar 16, 2026 12:52PM ● By Athletics News Release

Tyler Soderstrom, a California native and rising star of the Athletics, is proud to announce his Inaugural Charity Poker Tournament, an exclusive fundraising event benefiting EASE and Keaton’s Child Care Alliance.

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Galt Parks & Recreation Youth Basketball Crowns Champions

Mar 11, 2026 11:36AM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

The Galt Parks and Recreation Department wrapped up another exciting youth basketball season last week, as boys and girls competitors from fifth grade through eighth grade battled through elimination rounds before the final trophies were awarded to this season's champions.

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Hawks’ Historic Run Ends at State Regionals, But Legacy is Forever

Mar 11, 2026 11:29AM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

The ride of a lifetime has come to an end. The Liberty Ranch Hawks boys’ soccer team, fresh off its second consecutive CIF Section Championship, made history by advancing farther in the state playoffs than any Liberty Ranch team before them.

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Play Ball! Galt Youth Baseball Opens 2026 Season in Style

Mar 11, 2026 11:21AM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor

The crack of the bat and the smell of fresh-cut grass returned to Harvey Park on Saturday, Feb. 28 as the Galt Youth Baseball League celebrated its 2026 Opening Day ceremonies.

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Galt High School Warriors Girls Swim Team Dominates Rosemont

Mar 11, 2026 11:06AM ● By Coach Erica Atkins

The Galt High School varsity girls’ swim team delivered a dominant performance against Rosemont last week, defeating them with a score of 136-34. The Warriors showed impressive depth throughout the meet and frequently swept events by placing first, second and third place.

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Warriors Honor Seniors, Celebrate Historic Season on Senior Night

Mar 11, 2026 11:03AM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

Galt Ends Six-Year League Drought; Rose Earns All-League Honors

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Republic FC Signs MLS All-Star and Canadian National Team Veteran Mark-Anthony Kaye

Mar 09, 2026 11:24AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Sacramento Republic FC announced that the club has signed Canadian international and MLS All-Star midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye.

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Athletics Acquire RHP A.J. Causey from Royals for RHP Mitch Spence

Mar 09, 2026 11:19AM ● By Athletics News Release

The Athletics have acquired minor league right-handed pitcher A.J. Causey from the Kansas City Royals for right-handed pitcher Mitch Spence, the club announced Feb. 12. Spence was designated for assignment on Tuesday Feb. 10.

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Samiya Jenkins Selected to Big 8 All-Conference Team

Mar 09, 2026 11:09AM ● By American River College News Release

American River College forward Samiya Jenkins has been named to the 2025-26 Big 8 All-Conference Team, recognizing her standout performance and leadership.

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Hornet Football to Join Mid-American Conference

Mar 09, 2026 10:47AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The Mid-American Conference recently announced the addition of Sacramento State as a football-only member beginning July 1.

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Galt High Graduate Mason Jones Competes in Multi-Events at UNC Charlotte

Mar 03, 2026 02:13PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor

When Mason Jones walked across the stage at Galt High School, few could have predicted the athletic journey that awaited him.

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So Close: Hawks Fall One Win Short of Golden 1 Return

Mar 03, 2026 02:11PM ● By by Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

The Liberty Ranch Hawks girls’ basketball team’s dream of returning to Golden 1 Arena for a repeat section championship came to a heartbreaking end Monday night when they fell to third-seeded West Campus 63-53 in a semifinal thriller that wasn’t decided until the final minutes.

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Record Broken: Myrick Sets All-Time School Mark in Season Opener

Mar 03, 2026 01:57PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor

The Galt High School swim team opened its 2025 season on Friday, Feb. 28 against Bradshaw Christian with a performance that will be remembered for years to come.

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Republic FC Names Veteran Soccer Executive Tim Holt Next President and General Manager

Mar 02, 2026 11:48AM ● By Republic FC News Release

Sacramento Republic FC recently announced the appointment of Tim Holt as the club’s new President & General Manager, bringing to the organization an accomplished executive with leadership experience at both the league and club levels.

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Walker Claims Second Career Big Sky Weekly Honor

Mar 02, 2026 11:32AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

A pair of impressive singles wins against the top players from a pair of nationally ranked squads on the road helped Sacramento State junior Reese Walker to Big Sky Conference player of the week honors.

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Beavers Take Two from Yuba, Head into Big 8 Conference Play

Mar 02, 2026 11:26AM ● By American River College News Release

In what has been an up and down non-conference slate to start the season, the American River College baseball team finished on a high note, sweeping a double-header from Yuba College at Beaver Field on Feb. 20.

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Moneymaker Named MPSF Gymnast of the Week for Second Straight Week

Mar 02, 2026 11:16AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

For the second-straight week and third time this season, Amelia Moneymaker has been named the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Gymnast of the Week following a weekend where she hit the second-best floor performance in program history while helping the Aggies battle to a dual meet win and a season-high performance on beam.

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Back to Back! Hawks Repeat as Section Champions

Feb 25, 2026 10:16AM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

The Liberty Ranch Hawks boys’ soccer team has done it again. The defending CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division 4 champions repeated as section champions Saturday evening at Sacramento City College, defeating second-seeded East Union High School 1-0 in a tense, hard-fought championship match that showcased everything that makes this program special.

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Hawks Fall Short in Heartbreaking Section Championship Shootout

Feb 25, 2026 10:12AM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

- The Liberty Ranch Hawks girls’ soccer team’s quest for back-to-back section championships came to a heartbreaking end Saturday when it fell to West Campus 6-5 in a penalty kick shootout after 100 minutes of scoreless soccer in the CIF Section Championship game.

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Warrior Heart on Full Display as Galt Claims Section Championship

Feb 25, 2026 10:08AM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

The Galt High School Warriors boys’ soccer team is the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division 5 Champion, capturing the title in a dramatic and hard-fought 2-1 victory over Dixon on Saturday at Sacramento City College.

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Hawks Honor Seniors; Playoff Run Continues with Golden One Arena Dream Alive

Feb 25, 2026 10:00AM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

The Liberty Ranch Hawks girls’ basketball team celebrated Senior Night on Feb. 11 in dominant fashion, crushing crosstown rival Galt 54-10 in their final regular season home game.

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Three SRFC Players Invited to U.S. Soccer Mini ID Camp

Feb 23, 2026 01:40PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Over the weekend of Feb. 14, three of Republic FC’s up-and-coming players had the opportunity to represent the Indomitable Club on the national stage.

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Bob Melvin Returns to the Athletics as Special Assistant

Feb 23, 2026 01:21PM ● By Athletics News Release

The Athletics have hired Bob Melvin as Special Assistant, Baseball Operations, the club announced Feb. 19. In his role, Melvin will serve as an advisor to the front office on baseball matters.

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ARC Swimming and Diving Shines at Los Rios Invite

Feb 23, 2026 01:08PM ● By American River College Athletics News Release

The American River College (ARC) men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams opened the season in strong form at the Los Rios Invite, an early-season, non-scored meet that showcased depth, speed and promising performances across the board.

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UC Davis Extends Contract for Football Head Coach

Feb 23, 2026 12:54PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Following two seasons of national success, including back-to-back NCAA Division I National Championship Quarterfinal appearances and 20 wins, UC Davis Athletics and Director of Athletics Rocko DeLuca are proud to announce a five-year contract extension for football head coach and UC Davis graduate Tim Plough.

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Liberty Ranch Rallies Past Galt 2-1 in Senior Night Thriller

Feb 18, 2026 12:47PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

In front of an energized Senior Night crowd and with crosstown pride on the line, the Liberty Ranch Hawks once again showed resilience and championship composure, rallying to defeat rival Galt High School 2-1 Monday evening, Feb. 9 at Hawk Stadium.

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Warriors Claim League Title on Senior Night with Shutout Victory Over Hawks

Feb 18, 2026 12:18PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

Under a sky that alternated between drizzle and downpour, the Galt Warriors men’s soccer team delivered a performance worthy of champions, defeating crosstown rival Liberty Ranch 2-0 on Senior Night to capture the league championship Monday evening at Warrior Stadium.

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