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December 17, 2009 / Sports

Grapplers hog-tie Chowchilla, 57-21

Quick pins mark contest

BY DAN TUCKER GAZETTE PUBLISHER

In their first dual meet of the season, Mariposa’s varsity wrestling squad manhandled Chowchilla in a non-league match last Wednesday on the Grizzlies’ home mat, 57-21. More...

Grizzlies claim consolation crown in Bret Harte tourney

BY DAN TUCKER GAZETTE PUBLISHER

Although a first round loss in last weekend’s Bret Harte basketball tournament left Mariposa in the consolation bracket, head coach Trace DeSandres believes the defeat served its purpose. More...

Lady Grizzlies still seeking scoring punch

BY DAN TUCKER GAZETTE PUBLISHER

Lady Grizzlies head coach Al Brondolo says his team is a “work in progress.” Mariposa gained some ground in the second round of the Hughson tournament last weekend, upending Downey High School of Modesto, 40-23. More...

JVs fall short in Bret Harte tourney championship tilt

Mariposa’s junior varsity basketball team came up on the short end of a 64-51 count in its championship contest at the Bret Harte basketball tournament last Saturday. More...

Yellowjackets upend Grizzlies, 51-48

On Friday night in the Hilmar Christmas Classic basketball tournament, the host Yellowjackets bounced Mariposa, 51-48, in a hard-fought contest. More...

Grizzlies down Bret Harte to open Hilmar Christmas Classic

Mariposa’s varsity basketball team moved its record to 6-1 on Thursday evneing when it topped Bret Harte, 63-56, in the opening round of Hilmar’s Christmas Classic basketball tournament. Senior center Cody Wichmann dumped in 21 points, More...

Wrangler picks Toso

Leaders of the National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA), the oldest youth rodeo program in America, appointed Alyssa Toso of Hornitos to the Wrangler High School All Star Rodeo Team, a corporatesponsored youth rodeo team. More...

Bears raise funds

The Mariposa Youth Football League Bears is raising funds with the help of Pizza Plus. Right now, customers can buy two medium pizzas for $25. Proceeds benefit the Bears. More...