Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Santa Rosa across Baseball, Football, Basketball.
Sonoma Valley’s flag football squad secured a 38‑14 victory, Capri Delorefice starred on both sides of the ball, and several local cross country runners posted top times as the county’s athletic programs gear up for league play.
The Piner football team, coming off a 2-8 campaign in 2025, brings back a large senior class and key players like quarterback Kam Kerr Cobb, hoping to turn a disappointing year into a playoff push.
A Mill Valley youth basketball coach faces multiple felony charges after a teenage girl alleged sexual abuse while her parents were away.
The Sonoma Valley Dragons celebrated a landmark North Coast Section Division 5 championship, a four‑game postseason surge and individual accolades that have sparked a communitywide celebration.
Eight‑year‑old Tadeo Herrera, who is deaf and non‑verbal, thrives in his first organized baseball season thanks to ASL interpreters, adaptive coaching and a supportive community program.
Junior pitcher‑batter Adam Mercado earns the 2026 Press Democrat baseball player of the year award after a standout performance that helped his team to a 20‑win campaign, a league title and a deep playoff run.
The organization reveals a deep pool of talent from the Central Coast, Central, North Coast, SF/Oakland, Northern and Sac-Joaquin Sections, highlighting standout players and the multi‑purpose category.
After two decades as a San Francisco Giants sideline reporter, Amy Gutierrez now co‑leads a Pioneer League team that plays exclusively on the road, blending baseball expertise with a mission to mentor women in the sport.