Grizzlies banish Blazers’ bid for repeat performance



There was one distinctly audible difference between the efforts of Mariposa’s Grizzlies and Lindhurst’s Blazers last Friday night. It was the level of “thump.” Mariposa manhandled the Blazers, 34-0, in its first round battle of the Sac- Joaquin Section Division V playoffs. The win vaults Mariposa into a second round clash in Sacramento Friday against top-seeded Capital Christian. The Grizzlies […]

Capital Christian offers Mariposa second round test



Friday night in Sacramento it will be a test of the punishing ground game versus the aerial attack when Capital Christian’s Cougars host Mariposa at 7 p.m. in Sacramento. It is the semi-final round of the Sac-Joaquin Section Division V playoffs, and at least on paper, the Cougars are favored. “They are tough and very disciplined,” said Grizzly head coach […]

Alumni hoops tip off new season



On Saturday, Nov. 28, the Mariposa County High School Grizzly basketball program officially opens its season with the annual alumni game. The day features four games, culminating in the faceoff between this year’s varsity and former MCHS players. At 1:30 p.m., the Mariposa Middle School seventh and eighth grade teams meet, followed by the eighth grade Bears versus the Grizzly […]

Mariposa’s towering line-up could make section run



Affable head coach Trace DeSandres is beginning his 12th year at the helm of the Grizzlies’ varsity basketball team, and he finds ample satisfaction in his four straight Southern Athletic League (SAL) titles. But there’s one particular level of accomplishment that still remains unfulfilled: a Sac- Joaquin Section crown. This could be the season Mariposa has at least a chance […]

Lady Grizzlies should challenge for SAL title



For the last four years under head coach Al Brondolo, the MCHS varsity girls’ basketball team has shown improvement. This season, Brondolo believes his charges should be solid contenders for the Southern Athletic League crown. “Our summer program has helped some of our players quite a bit,” Brondolo said. “We’re are much farther ahead that we have been in previous […]

Doc’s Gridiron Diagnosis



The first round of playoff games is in the books, and the Southern Athletic League (SAL) loses one of its play-off contenders while another moved on in a convincing fashion. I went 2-0 in my picks while Calpreps incorrectly picked Denair to beat Highlands by 3. Since the last realignment, SAL teams have never gotten beyond the semifinals. All of […]

Yosemite Winter Club prepares for historic season



A s the first real snow of the season has fallen, the Yosemite Winter Club (YWC) is preparing for what will be an historic year. In addition to all the YWC’s regular activities, the club will help Badger Pass celebrate 75 years and honor Yosemite legend Nic Fiore. Badger Pass is the first alpine ski area established in California and […]

Margaret Carroll



Margaret Carroll, 82, of El Centro, died Wednesday at El Centro Regional Medical Center from complications with pneumonia. Memorial Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, at First Christian Church, 450 South Waterman Ave. in El Centro. Pastor Ed Sempsrott of First Christian will officiate. Mrs. Carroll was born Glenna Margaret Stark March 11, 1927 in San Diego. […]

Santa comes to town



The Mariposa Lions Club has confirmed that Santa Claus will be in town on Saturday, Dec. 12. Beginning at 5 p.m. The Mariposa Lions Club will host a bonfire and visits with Santa at the Courthouse. This event follows an afternoon of activities sponsored by the chamber of commerce. Hot dogs, hot chocolate, hot cider, coffee and popcorn will be […]

Manna House provides Christmas groceries



This is the 25th year that Manna House is able to provide a turkey Christmas dinner with all the trimmings to those in need in Mariposa County. Registration will begin at Manna House on Monday, Nov. 30. The give-away day is Tuesday, Dec. 22 at the fairgrounds in conjunction with the Sheriff’s Department Toys for Tots program. In the past […]