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Showing promise

Young players stepping up as Grizzlies maul Yellowjackets


Coming off of a 9-1 loss to the Hughson Huskies, the Mariposa County Grizzlies came out ready to go against the Hilmar Yellowjackets last week at Ed Vegely Field. The Grizzlies (3-2 overall) defeated Hilmar (2-2 overall), 10-6. “Seeing them applying what we’ve worked on and getting the job done is a very proud moment,” said coach Josh Collins. Starting […]

Determination

Softball team showing leadership, a lot of grit


Grit, drive and determination were on full display last week when the Grizzly varsity softball team went up against the El Capitan Gauchos at Mariposa County High School. The game may have resulted in a 7-6 loss for MCHS, but the Grizzlies are proving there is no quit in this team. “I think the girls did well today, we had […]

Yosemite High School finding ways to win, now 7-0



Yosemite High School Varsity Baseball Coach James Gillaspy was relieved Saturday—but far from thrilled—after his team had held off two determined opponents in the same day and despite the fact that the Badgers had moved on to the championship game of the Caruthers Blue Raider tournament. “We cannot continue to get off to slow starts,” Gillaspy told his players after […]

Yee-haw!

Mariposa FFA held their annual Donkey Basketball fundraiser game last week at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds. Students and teachers played a friendly game of basketball while riding donkeys. Assistant Principal Kerry Whitfield is shown shooting the ball during the game. The gold team came out top with a final score of 70-66 over the blue team.

Golfers show growth each time they step on the course



Grizzlies Golf went up against Livingston High School in back-to-back matches last week. On March 5, the two teams competed at Rancho Del Ray Golf Club in Atwater. Livingston came out on top with a final score of 273-340. Kimo Verceles led with a 56, followed by Konnor Lobaugh with a 60. This was the Grizzlies’ closest match yet. Only […]

Certified Lifeguard Training is April 1-4 at Mariposa Pool

American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard training will take place April 1-4 at the Mariposa pool. Participants must be 15 years of age or older to apply. Prerequisite training will take place on April 1 at 10 a.m. and participants must be able to: • Complete a 300 yard swim using front crawl and/or breast stroke. • Retrieve a 10 pound […]

MCHS Track and Field finding success and personal bests



The Mariposa County High School Track and Field team competed in the 15th Annual Dean Andreessen Classic Invitational earlier this month, as well as their first league meet on March 6 at Waterford High School. The invitational was held at Veterans Stadium in Merced and there were 17 schools who competed in the meet. Several of the schools were Division […]

Annual run a success

The 46th Annual Hornitos Indian Gulch Run took place earlier this month. There were 132 runners who participated and the event was sponsored by Pioneer Market, The Oasis Market & Cafe, High Country Health Foods, The Coffee Shop, Foster’s Ace Hardware, Pure Training Studio, Bagel Tyme and The Merced Running Club.

Eye on the ball

The Grizzlies softball team had their business card photo fundraiser again this season. Publisher of the Mariposa Gazette, Nicole W. Little (right), is shown presenting softball player Emma Mero with a donation of $100 as a contribution to the fundraiser. Grizzlies softball thanks the community for their continuous support. The business card photo fundraiser has concluded, but the team is […]

SPORTS SHORTS

Badger Pass Spring Festival Badger Pass Spring Festival will take place March 30. Registration starts at 9 a.m. with events and activities until 5 p.m. There will be food, dummy races, contests and more. Badger Pass Ski Area is located at 7082 Glacier Point Road in Yosemite National Park. Full schedule of events to come. For more information, visit the […]


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