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Clash of the rivals

Kenya Lozano passes to a teammate during the game at MCHS last week.The rivalry between the Le Grand Bulldogs and the Mariposa County High School Grizzlies was on full display at the varsity girls basketball game last week at MCHS. At the start of the game, the Grizzlies and Bulldogs were tied for second place in the Southern League with... READ MORE >

Grizzlies fall in league action against Orestimba

Aiden Young (1) takes a shot against Orestimba’s Devon Bell (0) and Caleb Marin Dominguez (23) while Connor Eastwood (10) anticipates the next play. Photos by Amanda White The anticipation could be felt at the Loyd Hobby Gymnasium before the three Grizzlies boys basketball games against the Orestimba Warriors last week. The frosh (freshman and sophomores) and junior varsity teams... READ MORE >

Patience pays off for girls soccer team

The Grizzlies girls soccer team is shown after their 4-1 win against Le Grand last week. Back from left are coach Adam Finney, Marley Gediman, Dana Munoz, Rosie Neogy, Juniper Helling, Cora Grasso, Tamzin McCollough, Annie Bryant, Kelsea Coder, JJ Bolar, Karina Jacobo Santiago, Marie Montufar and assistant coach Jamie Casner. Front from left are Anna Carla Contreras, Michelle Ceballos... READ MORE >

Bears in midst of special season

The Bears are shown after their win against the Vikings last week. Back from left are Kylee Hutchings, Kylie Rose Williams, Whitney Marcis, Natalie Keyes, Haley Baars, Zoey Hofstee and Bella Martinez. Front from left are Olivia Twiss, Geneva McGuire, Dakota Costa, Abby Beery, Tylie Allison and Sky Camorlinga. Photo by Amanda WhiteThe Mariposa Bears girls basketball team were all... READ MORE >

MCHS puts up fight against rival Le Grand

Jamie Ardell (14) attempts to gain control of the ball during the game against Le Grand last week. Photo by Amanda White The Orestimba Warriors (5-1-3) proved they are a soccer force to be reckoned with when they defeated the Grizzlies (0-8) with a final score of 15-0 last week at Mariposa County High School. The Grizzlies looked to put... READ MORE >

SPORTS SHORTS

Softball registration now open Mariposa Girls Softball registration is now open through March 16. Registration is for ages 6-14 at a cost of $80. If this fee will cause hardship, scholarships are available. For more information, visit mariposagirlssoftball.com Sign up now for Little League Mariposa County Little League registration is now open through March 16 for ages 4-16. The cost... READ MORE >

Dreams can come true

Soroptimist International of the Sierras hosted the Dream It – Be It conference for high school girls at the Oakhurst Community Center on Jan. 20. Photos by Kellie Flanagan Attention, girls: if you can dream it, you can be it. Soroptimist International of the Sierras members and friends gathered at the Oakhurst Community Center on Saturday, Jan. 20, for their... READ MORE >

Frank Bigelow receives promotion within the State Fire Marshal’s office

Frank BigelowCAL FIRE announced on Jan. 8 the appointment of Frank Bigelow to Deputy Director of Community Wildfire Preparedness & Mitigation with the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Bigelow began his CAL FIRE career in 2004 as a Fire Fighter I at the Ahwahnee Station in the Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit (MMU), where he spent five seasons. In 2009, he promoted... READ MORE >

Prescribed burns continue at national forest locations

Prescribed burning is now taking place around the region and is expected to continue for the next few months.The Sierra National Forest (SNF) began prescribed burning operations in October 2023 to reduce wildfire risk, improve wildfire response and promote forest health and restoration. Fire crews are conducting pile burning operations across both ranger districts, near Bass Lake and Prather. Prescribed... READ MORE >

Animal rescue team set to have training Feb. 3-4

A CCADT volunteer is seen seated on the floor at a shelter, caring for a dog during the Windy Fire in Tulare County.The Central California Animal Disaster Team (CCADT) will hold a recruitment and team training on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 3-4, at the Madera District Fairgrounds in Van Alen Hall. This year marks the third time the CCADT training... READ MORE >