Mariposa Gazette

Lions go to Reno

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:51:24 +0000

The Gold Chain Lions Club invites everyone to come on its Reno bus trip, April 17-18. This trip is in the spirit of previous fundraising trips hosted by the Northern Mariposa County History Center, using the same tour company and bus driver, with a very similar itinerary.

A small portion of the cost will go to the Lions charitable account.

Golden Agers host bingo

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:51:24 +0000

All residents at least 18 years of age are invited to Golden Agers bingo on the first Friday of each month at the senior center on Spriggs Lane.

Doors open at 5 p.m., and games start at 6:30 p.m. Large pots, pull tabs, free coffee and food items are available. All proceeds go toward the upkeep of the senior center building and grounds.

Grizzlies bombard Denair, 62-29

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:51:38 +0000

On Tuesday evening, Mariposa’s varisty hardwood squad blitzed Denair’s Coyotes, 62-29, to push its Southern Athletic League mark to 7-2, setting up a key match with Waterford on Friday night in the battle for second place.

Frosh drill Gustine

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:51:38 +0000

In their last outing last Friday, Mariposa’s freshman basketball team suffered its first defeat in Southern Athletic League action. The young Grizzlies fell to Ripon Christian, 47-31, leaving them deadlocked with the Knights at 4-1 atop the SAL standings.

JVs rebound against ‘Yotes

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:51:39 +0000

After getting whipped at Ripon Christian last Friday night, 69-59, Mariposa’s junior varsity basketball team rebounded against Denair’s Coyotes Tuesday evening, slashing the visitors, 45- 26.

The JVs completely dominated the contest, leading at the end of the first period, 20-4, and pushing that advantage to 27-10 at the break.

Youth sports sign-ups set

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:51:39 +0000

Mariposa Girls Youth Softball League (MGYSL) and Little League sign-ups will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the VFW Hall on the corner of Highways 140 and 49 North.

For questions on softball call 966-1185. Information about Little League is available by calling 966-1786. Volunteers are always needed, especially umpires.

Youth wrestlers open 2012 season

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:51:39 +0000

The Mariposa youth wrestling club, Senior Golden Grapplers, opened the 2012 season with an impressive 66 to 10 win over Wilson Middle School in Chowchilla.

Highlights of the match included 72- pound Riley Gibson winning with a second round pin. Evan Sanders, 86 pounds, made quick work of his opponent with a first round pin.

Lady Grizzlies split pair, still in playoff hunt

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:51:39 +0000

Emily Brossard’s 16 points and 15 rebounds paced Mariposa’s Lady Grizzlies to a convincing 44-28 Southern Atheltic League victory over Denair Monday evening.

Mariposa held a 14- 11 edge at the end of the first quarter, and spread that margin to 22-14 at the intermission, dominating the Coyotes defensively in the second stanza.