Nathan Uebelhoer

Nov 23, 2024 | sacbee.com | Nathan Uebelhoer

The Oak Ridge Trojans were relentless in the rain on Friday night in El Dorado Hills, delivering a dominant 23-0 effort over the Turlock Bulldogs to secure their place in the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division I championship game for the third consecutive year. The Trojans will face a familiar rival in Folsom, the team that beat them in the last two section finals in tight games.

Nov 16, 2024 | sacbee.com | Nathan Uebelhoer

The Bulldogs football machine kept rolling Friday night, with Folsom overwhelming the Downey Knights of Modesto, 68-28, in the second round of the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division I playoffs. Star quarterback Ryder Lyons torched the Knights’ defense with 527 passing yards and eight touchdowns — despite sitting out the fourth quarter. Lyons’ 527 yards are fourth-most in Folsom history. Jake Browning’s 689-yard performance in 2014 still holds the record.

Nov 9, 2024 | sacbee.com | Nathan Uebelhoer

In the first round of the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division V playoffs on Friday night in Orangevale, the No. 5-seeded and defending champion Rams faced serious opposition from the No. 12 Foothill Mustangs, a team bent on pulling an upset. The game came down to the wire with Casa Roble using a late defensive stand to win 27-26, earning a shot at well-rested No. 4 Union Mine in El Dorado for a second-round game. Union Mine had an opening-night bye.

Oct 26, 2024 | sacbee.com | Nathan Uebelhoer

Laguna Creek had a senior night to remember, and Sheldon had an evening to forget. The Cardinals crushed their fellow Elk Grove Unified School District member Huskies, 63-7, in front of a lively crowd for a Delta League contest at Cosumnes River College. There were festivities galore including a halftime show with risers and all sorts of banners, flags and flips.

Oct 12, 2024 | sacbee.com | Nathan Uebelhoer

Confused about all the Sacramento-area high school sports leagues? We sort them out for you with this guide. The Lindhurst Blazers crushed Highlands 41-15 on Friday night in northern Sacramento County in Sierra Delta League action. The Blazers’ story is just beginning, and they proved their worth in a smashing performance. Nestled in the census-designated place of Olivehurst of Yuba County, the Division V small school is not known for its flashy football teams or big wins over first-place programs.