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A group of 12‑and‑under athletes from Rohnert Park, California, captured the community’s imagination after a surprising run to the consolation championship game of the Cal Ripken World Series, a feat that marks the second time a Sonoma County team has reached the tournament.
Four‑star guard Brandon Mason Jr. commits to Xavier, citing a connection with coach Richard Pitino, while Boise State adds Washington and New York transfers Brady Hennig and Kaur Tomann to its roster.
Under first-year head coach Earnest Graham, the Santa Fe Raiders surged to a 7‑4 record, powered by record‑setting running back Jasiah Powell and a revitalized community.
The Rohnert Park 12‑and‑under squad traveled to Branson, Missouri, to compete in the Cal Ripken World Series consolation bracket, where they fell 2‑0 to Southeast Denver after a tournament filled with standout pitching, a morale‑boosting home run, and cultural exchange.
The Rohnert Park youth baseball team rallied from a fifth‑inning deficit to defeat Lowell 8‑6, securing a spot in the Cal Ripken World Series consolation championship game against Denver. Key performances from Frankie Conklin, Vincent Breining, Immanuel Melendez and Jalen Haile highlighted the victory, marking the second Sonoma County team to reach the final.
After finishing 11‑12 last year, the Branson boys soccer team brings back eight starters, including key attackers Dylan Hill and Kannon Eaves, as they prepare for a season opener against Nixa and a return to the Webb City Kickoff Classic.
The Rohnert Park youth baseball team, composed of players aged 12 and under, will play Owensboro Western on Wednesday after finishing a .500 record in the Cal Ripken World Series. Coach John Hansen emphasizes the team’s strong pitching and camaraderie while acknowledging hitting struggles.
The state‑champion Dover Cal Ripken team, made up of 14 Boston Red Sox fans, will travel to Branson, Missouri, on August 7 to compete in the Cal Ripken World Series, a tournament that blends pool play with single‑elimination brackets.
The Eagle Lake 12U squad edged Jacksonville 5-4 to claim its first regional championship and a spot in the Cal Ripken Baseball World Series, celebrated by coaches and players alike.
Despite falling short in the state final, the Eagle Lake 12U baseball team rallied to win a 5‑4 regional championship over Jacksonville, earning a spot in the upcoming Cal Ripken World Series in Branson, Missouri.
The U.S. men’s recent World Cup elimination has sparked calls for a European‑style academy system, while Title IX’s impact on women’s soccer offers a roadmap for systemic change.
The Union County Tigers clinched their first state baseball championship since 2012 with a thrilling 10-9 win over Trenton, completing a season that combined late‑inning heroics, a dominant semifinal shutout and a hometown parade.
Davion Thompson, a highly rated point guard, flips his commitment to Arkansas after a key scouting trip by Coach John Calipari, bringing elite shooting and playmaking to the Razorbacks.
Anfernee Moore announces his transfer to Sequoia Pathfinder Academy after a breakout sophomore season, joining a wave of top prospects shifting to national academy programs.
After three seasons marked by a 1‑9 start and a 5‑5 rebound, Ian Scott stepped down as head coach of Gainesville High School, citing financial constraints. Athletics Director Phillip Knight praised his impact as the school begins the search for a successor.