Joseph Dycus
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@warriors reporter w/ @mercnews | @ChattStateCC & @GoMocsVision alum | @AAJAsports | Learning Spanish | Email: [email protected]
Joined June 2019
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: OAKLAND TECH GIRLS WIN DIVISION I STATE TITLE. @OTLadyBulldawgs @OALAthletics @Oaklandside @OaklandVoices @DarrenSabedra @MikeNowels @AlexSimonSports @NorCalPreps @JensenPhil @GReeves23 .
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Check out the reaction to Curry’s last 3pter. From The Athletic Club here in downtown Oakland. USA wins GOLD #Olympic2024
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JOB UPDATE: After 2.5 fun/exciting/thrilling years covering preps, I'll be moving to the @warriors beat, just in time for the #DubNation playoff push. Our HS coverage probably won't miss me too much, since @DarrenSabedra, @nathancanilao, @CB_Journalist are amazing.
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“We just wanted to go out there playing like us and not overthinking.". #canesfootball commit @jadenrashada was impeccable in the first half, and @CRamirez_PittDC's @PittHSFootball defense was unblockable against Bethel. @DarrenSabedra @Jesus_Cano88.
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“My heart is broken for them, our rival across the bridge. It’s sad for Oakland, and it’s sad for everyone who is a baseball fan”. Fans on both sides lament end of Bay Bridge Series. Story: | #sfgiants #RootedInOakland #bayarea #Oakland #SanFrancisco
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Will Smith flashing the playmaking skills that helped him lead NCAA D1 in scoring last season. #SJSharks
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“With the way you were officiated, do you guys feel like you got robbed?”. “Yes, 100%”. With LeBron James in attendance, Lincoln’s coach believed Sierra Canyon got all the calls. STORY:
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FINAL: Modesto Christian Beats De La Salle 51-49 on a buzzer beating putback. @CalHiSports @RonMFlores
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“I f***ing hate injuries, they just ruin everything . Now we can’t watch Curry. Every day you watch Curry is a day in heaven.”. The great @PeterVecsey1 dishes on Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green the Warriors/#DubNation, etc. STORY:
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LIFE UPDATE: After three amazing years with the @Chattanoogancom, I've accepted a sports reporting position with the @mercnews/@EastBayTimes. I'm going to miss my friends, and I'll miss the town I've called home for almost a decade. (1/3)
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PLAYER OF THE YEAR 🏀. @mitty_wbb freshman phenom McKenna Woliczko (@McKennaDub) is the Bay Area News Group girls basketball player of the year!. STORY:
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🏈ALL-BAY AREA QUARTERBACKS🏈. @Lbaker_5, @MarleyAlcantar2, @maealiuaki, @bailey_sully, @MikeMitche11Jr, @jaxen_robinson, @BlauBeau, @Quinn_Boyd12, @CedenoChavez19, @JonathanPCraft, @DeontaeFaison, @aaronknapp_, @TommyLewit among those honored. FULL LIST:
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Here at Pitt, @PittHSFootball leads Bethel 38-0 and started a running clock before the half had even ended. #miami commit @jadenrashada is 9-14 for 122 yds and 2tds. He's also run for a score.
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ALL-BAY AREA WIDE RECEIVERS. @Lawsonera44, @jasonauzenne05, @_OwenScott5, @amari_bluford, @QuesadaNoah, @ryan_mckendry, @DejiAjose7, @brooksdavis_09, @PrestonConrad7, @Davion_Dunkley, @KaiHamilton0, @EsomonuGarrett among those honored. FULL LIST:
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CFB early signing period: How did @SanJoseStateFB get signatures from two of the Bay Area's top players, @Jbey_5 & @MannJabari?. “What kept me committed there is that it looked a lot like Serra to me.”. STORY+PHOTOS+QUOTES:
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🏈ALL-BAY AREA DEFENSIVE LINE🏈. @JujuWalls, @CollinTahitua, @AseliFangupo, @Matt_John99, @kimosfsu jr, @masonjfurtado, @asher_kolodziej, @Giovann87122027, @FrancisMone75, @meekscanlan, @jordan7snowden, @2x_pauli among those honored. FULL LIST:
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Why did the Bay Area’s top running back @HerschelTurner7 choose @USUFootball over SEC, Big 12, Air Force and Army offers? . He told the @mercnews on Wednesday afternoon. STORY:
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Los Gatos wins its 16th CCS title. Defeat’s Wilcox 49-14. Story tk soon on the @mercnews | @DarrenSabedra @LGHSAthletics @JaylenThomas_3 @NorCalPreps @CalHiSports @leftwich @GReeves23
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"There ain’t no way I was losing without getting a shot up.”. @Nothing_ButNet became a national star overnight for one shot, but his path from an unsure freshman to the face of @GoMocsMBB was six years in the making. My @BlueRibbonSport feature:
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.@StanfordFball and @SanJoseStateFB's coaches Shaw and Brennan are in attendance. 5min from kickoff. @DarrenSabedra @Jesus_Cano88 @JensenPhil @GReeves23 @JonBecker28 @AlexSimonSports
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SAN MATEO COUNTY PLAYER OF THE YEAR. @PadreFootball_'s @MannJabari led a heralded senior class to one of the Bay Area's all-time great seasons. "I love what we did this year.". LINK:
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REGION CHAMPS: @CS_Tigers_SB wins Region VII! The Wild West Tigers will compete in Arizona for the national championship.
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Damian Lillard is in the building to watch his Alma mater | @DarrenSabedra @DannyEmerman @nathancanilao @NorCalPreps @CalHiSports
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FINAL: @mitty_wbb wins the @niketoc 73-72, takes down nations No. 1 team @LuHiGBasketball in thriller. | @CalHiSports @NorCalPreps
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COACH OF THE YEAR: Acalanes' Floyd Burnsed. The longtime coach led @yourdons to its first section, NorCal and state championships in a banner year for the program. LINK:
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BEATING CANCER: @stfrancis_fb QB @aaronknapp_ has already scored the season’s biggest win. @DarrenSabedra @AlexSimonSports @SacBee_JoeD @latsondheimer @CalHiSports @WCALSports @WakeOfWeek @JacksonCahoon @Jesus_Cano88 @mercnews @NhatVMeyer @madkenney.
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“We’re ready to play whoever, no matter if they’re from a different division or the SEC.”. @SanJoseStateFB should be able to rely on their defense, but don't be surprised if new QB @iam_clcxii wins games with his arm and legs too. @mercnews feature:
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🏈ALL-BAY AREA RUNNING BACKS🏈. @KingKeanaaina, @BoxerKopcsak, @HerschelTurner7, @JoshGagni8, @KamarriRobinso, @NoahTaylor005, @JaxonBell_, @AidanCisneros16, @jakegolds42, @Aaron__Lipscomb, @WillRizqallah among those honored. FULL LIST:
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🏈ALL-BAY AREA OFFENSIVE LINE🏈. @JulianCambra, @_JohnMills_, @CTaulealea, @TommyTofi, @SioneVailea3, @big_hope71, @justinhylkema, @BerlinLillard, @Manny_Serna6, @PETERLANGI50, @TMM650, @XavierThorpe_24, @LoloTaaga are among those honored. FULL LIST:
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.@CS_Tigers_SB's catcher Maggie Knight was great behind the plate and in the batter's box on Wednesday evening. She hit two HRs as the Tigers are headed to the third round of the @Reg10nNjcaa national tournament. Recap:
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Journey performing Don’t Stop Believing at halftime. The “born and raised in south Detroit” line was a hit with the visiting part of the crowd 😂
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I've got a question. "Is Archbishop Mitty making its case for best Bay Area girls basketball team ever?". STORYLINK: | @mitty_wbb @AMHSAthletics @MorganCheli @McKennaDub @CalHiSports @AWoliczko @BelleBrm @Aa_ronWilliams @WCALSports
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TJ Hopkins (33) was a double away from hitting for the cycle as the outfielder helped power the @ChattLookouts to their fourth win in a row. My recap for @ChattaSports:
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🏈ALL-BAY AREA KICKERS/PUNTERS🏈. @SinatraTrajan, @OdhranKenny22, @LesieurLucas, @connor_tripp7, @Casey_Carr06, @austin_shelton4, @Isaac_Espinosa1, @SamPearman2024 among those honored. FULL LIST:
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📰WCAL PREVIEW🏈. It's a new era in San Mateo. But @LemaniFehoko, @AkpaLouiss, @EliasShamieh70, @_jonahalapati_, @TeddyChung12, @BarJermaine06, @DariusBell_3, and @coachwalsh20 have the talent to win the @WCALSports again. MORE INFO:
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We had wall to wall coverage of #NBAAllStar2025 weekend in two different cities AND got NCS playoff coverage out on Sunday. Just another day for the Mercury News high school sports department 😤
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PLAYER OF THE YEAR 🏀. @DVHSWildcats senior guard Ryan Beasley (@rybeazz) is the Bay Area News Group boys basketball player of the year!. STORY:
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🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨. Legendary Skyline, Laney college coach John Beam announces retirement plans. | @DarrenSabedra @leftwich @RealCoachCarter @KGOdesk @vernKPIX @beam_coach @LaneyCollegeFB @OALAthletics @nathancanilao @CalHiSports @nickhlozito @NorCalPreps.
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NEW👇. Serra’s legendary coach @coachwalsh20 reaches impressive milestone in @PadreFootball_ victory. "This has never really been a job for me. Its been more of a vocation.". | @DarrenSabedra @WCALSports @GReeves23 @DariusBell_3 @coachmons @TomBrady.
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I had a great time covering @CS_Tigers_SB and their game against Wallace State this afternoon! There was lots of great talent on the field. *Pitcher Sam Ryan throws a strike at @ChattStateCC*
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"Going against him every day in practice, he’s made me a better player.”. @Nothing_ButNet had high praise for Tada Stricklen, who was just one of many Mocs who contributed to @GoMocsMBB's opening win over The Citadel. @ChattaSports recap:
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🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨. East Bay HS football powerhouse El Cerrito to vacate wins after investigation reveals team played ineligible athletes. | @DarrenSabedra @nathancanilao @CalHiSports @NorCalPreps @MitchBookLive @GReeves23 @CJacksonWCP @AlexSimonSports.
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“Red Bank is the place to be, and I love it here.”. @RedBankHoops only needed six players to pull off a gutsy win over @HustlinTigers on senior night. My recap for @ChattaSports :
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📰BAY AREA FOOTBALL PREVIEW🏈. St. John Bosco vs. Bay Area powerhouses: @PittHSFootball & @CRamirez_PittHC ready to take on SoCal titan. LINK: | @DarrenSabedra @nathancanilao @CB_Journalist @trulybell1 @JamarSearcy @MarleyAlcantar2 @MakariKenion
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NEW 👇. @CalHighFootball & @jayden_macedo2 stays cool under pressure to beat Clayton Valley. “Everyone took it personally”. W/ great photos by @zimpix 📸 . STORY+PHOTOS+QUOTES:
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Today is the one-year anniversary of @Nothing_ButNet making the greatest shot in @GoMocsMBB and/or @SoConSports history (and @maliworld11's awesome reaction).
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Is there a better passing attack in the Bay Area than @RiordanSports, who returns @WCALSports freshman of the year @MikeMitche11Jr at QB, & has a loaded WR room in @Lawsonera44, @TyroneJa2 and @cynai_thomas? . Can the Crusaders challenge Serra?. STORY:
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🏈ALL-BAY AREA LINEBACKERS🏈. @MarcoJones2025, @DrewCunningham5, @DBoyNiu365, @SeanCervantes05, @jeramiahlewis32, @johnstowers_, @EtenePritchard, @ZaireCn, @GuardianHarper_, @JackGiorgianni, @talanjones10, @leao_tu among those honored. FULL LIST:
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High school teams from across TN aren't the only teams competing for championships this week. @CS_Tigers_SB took down Southern Idaho in the @Reg10nNjcaa tournament on Tuesday to advance. @aaholland8 hit a couple of HRs in the 5-0 win. Recap:
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"God gave her a passion and a grit. We’ve always told her that you don’t play for the glory of you or the team.". @_agporter has been one of @GoMocsWBK's best rebounders this year, which isn't a surprise to those who know her. My @Chattanoogancom feature:
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The @ChattanoogaFC players, coaches, and front office staff had a lot to say about Chattanooga's upcoming adventure into the brave new world of professional soccer.
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Well I guess the @MenInBlazers weren't kidding. Here's a video of Pele showing the world that soccer is the sport of the USA's future in 1976. @rogbennett and @embassydavies , this game was played on June 6, 1976.
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NEW👇. De La Salle baseball accused of sign stealing in formal complaint to NCS. Spartans adamantly refute allegations. | @DarrenSabedra @nathancanilao @leftwich @GReeves23 @VytasMazeika @MikeNowels @KasselMedia @MitchBookLive @NorCalPreps @CalHiSports.
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FINAL: Oakland Tech 73, Oakland 66. The Bulldogs advance to the Division II state final in Sacramento. | @DarrenSabedra @GReeves23 @CalHiSports @NorCalPreps @OTLadyBulldawgs @nathancanilao @nabeil2009 @OALAthletics @nickhlozito @KasselMedia
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🌩️THUNDER AND LIGHTNING⚡️. How did @PittHSFootball's electrifying backfield of @JamarSearcy & @elijah_bow25 run the Pirates past California and into the NCS Division I title game?. STORY+QUOTES+PHOTOS:
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BAY AREA NEWS GROUP PLAYER OF THE YEAR. “It’s all about the heart. It’s always been a competition about who is the best.”. @LGHSAthletics senior @JaylenThomas_3 is the Santa Clara and BANG player of the year. Here's why:
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🏀GIRLS BASKETBALL PREVIEW🏀. @MorganCheli & @McKennaDub form the best duo in NorCal, but @coachsphillips' @mitty_wbb has plenty of depth too. Read more about our No. 1 ranked team below. LINK:
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“I knew they had my back the whole time.”. @CS_Tigers_SB's Natalie Pruitt was sharp on Tuesday morning, and she got a huge assist from her defense. @ChattStateCC will play in the semi-final on Wednesday. My @ChattaSports recap story:
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FRESHMAN PHENOM: My feature on Archbishop Mitty's McKenna Woliczko is the centerpiece of today's sports section in the @EastBayTimes and @mercnews. If you can't find a copy, you can still read it online!.
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ESPN: Why isn't the @WNBA successful?. Also ESPN: Let's put the WNBA draft on ESPN2 even though there's literally nothing else on TV right now. I mean I'm glad that they changed course, but it's frustrating to see how little the WNBA is promoted.
ESPN changes course, decides to broadcast 2020 WNBA Draft on main channel instead of ESPN2
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🏈ALL-BAY AREA UTILITY🏈. @redmanialbert5, @tim_daugherty_3, @KamaniDooks, @paul_kuhner, @elias_antillon, @julianmcmahannn, @JamarSearcy, @SharkyTamale, @d1_ob_, @TyroneJa2, @ShayanShariat1, @DevanLove21, @LukeBeaty6 among those honored.
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NEW 👇. Surging @RiordanSports crushes St. Francis’ hopes of outright @WCALSports title. | @MikeMitche11Jr @Losipini_Tupou @TommyTofi @PETERLANGI50 @RiordanSports @cynai_thomas @nathancanilao @DarrenSabedra @BIGGTOFF415 @AdonyaeBrown_ @johntofijr.
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ALL-BAY AREA DEFENSIVE BACKS. @Jbey_5, @ScottGarwood7, @JackkHortonn, @JadynHudson2, @harry_housser, @JeadenUnderwood, @Christianclous8, @MilesDixon_, @ColeFokas5, @_dmiller7_, @sb2timez among those honored.
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UPSET ALERT: @MittySoftball takes down No. 1 St. Francis 3-2. Story and photos to come on the @mercnews and @EastBayTimes .
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The #Athletics decision to not open the parking lot until 2hrs before the first pitch could present some major public safety issues along the Oakland freeway. A fan protest/boycott is planned. @JMastrodonato with the story. Story:
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Celebrini signs autographs for fans as the first session ends. Will Smith, Edstrom, Dickinson and others will feature in the second session. #SJSharks
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Bill Belichick lands commitment from one of the Bay Area’s top talents in @dlsfootball17 standout @JadenJefferson_ . | @nathancanilao @leftwich @CB_Journalist @GReeves23 @DarrenSabedra.
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FINAL: @yourdons 49, Escalón 14 as the Dons win first NorCal title. Will play in 3-AA state title game. Story to come on @mercnews soon. |@DarrenSabedra @GReeves23 @leftwich @NorCalPreps @VytasMazeika @CalHiSports
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Y'all will want to check out the @mercnews and @EastBayTimes tmrw morning for a big feature spotlighting rugby in the Bay Area, from the HS to the college level (@smcgaels/@CalVarsityRugby).
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Mitty’s @BelleBrm, @MorganCheli & @McKennaDub are honored as all-Tournament with trophies and a hat. | @DarrenSabedra @mitty_wbb @AWoliczko @WCALSports @HaroldAbend
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⚽️NEW⚾️. Oakland fans send strong message to John Fisher at Roots-Quakes game. STORY: | @oaklandrootssc @LastDiveBar @Oakland68s @ColiseumSewage @DarrenSabedra @nathancanilao @justdelossantos
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The CIF D1 state champion @OTLadyBulldawgs are being honored before the Warriors va Spurs game.
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“He’s a pitcher. He’s not a thrower.”. @MoranoJosh was nearly untouchable as he pitched @matadorbaseball/@GranadaMats into the EBAL championship. Story by @leftwich:. @DarrenSabedra @GReeves23 @VytasMazeika @JensenPhil @NorCalPreps @AlexSimonSports.
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A scene from after @ChattanoogaFC's game against @ATLUTD. The @chattahooligan packed out their section and were loud the entire game.
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NEW: @sfhsathletics football stars @KingKeanaaina & @NaiaAlatini taking Lancers rugby program to new heights. STORY:
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"He’s a tricky guy and he practices that move all the time.". Slick moves by @ChattanoogaFC's Tate Robertson, Cam Woodfin, and CFC's attack overcame a slow start in the club's first #NISALC2021 game. Story:
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📰BAY AREA FOOTBALL PREVIEW🏈. Blue-chip town: Why Danville is a hotbed of D1 talent. LINK: | @THE_EBAL_SPORTS @millard_johnny @DarrenSabedra @nathancanilao @_SRV_Athletics @kaleb_pleis @JulianCambra @CB_Journalist
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In what is becoming a weekly thing, @CS_Tigers_SB ace @samryan2020 earned another honor. She was named @NJCAASoftball pitcher of the week after allowing two hits total in two starts against top competition. Story:
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PLAYER OF THE YEAR. When @_SRV_Athletics' @MarcoJones2025 was on the field, every opponent had one objective. “Block 23 is what I was thinking.”. LINK:
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I finally met the legend himself @JamesTorrezNews after three years of people in Chattanooga asking me "Did you ever meet Torrez?" 😂
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NEW 👇. What to know about Wedemeyer all-star high school football game. LINK: | @JaylenThomas_3 @elias_antillon @ShayanShariat1 @CadenAllard3 @jasonauzenne05 @justinhylkema @ParkerThreatt @johnstowers_ @NoahTaylor005 @KaiHamilton0 @uchennaeke_6
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"It’s an opportunity to put your club and yourself on the map.". @ChattanoogaFC takes on @ATLUTD tonight, and I spoke with @SoccerDownHere's @Longshoe about the team that CFC will hope to upset in the @opencup. Preview story:
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🏆CCS CHAMPIONS🏆. The dynasty continues: Dominant Mitty girls win eighth CCS Open title of the decade. | @mitty_wbb @coachsphillips @GReeves23 @AWoliczko @McKennaDub @KitKat23864002 @AMHSAthletics @WCALSports @DarrenSabedra @nathancanilao @MorganCheli.
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🥎High school softball preview 2024🥎. Rankings, players to watch, storylines more!. LINK: | @CaRiptide @Freedom_Athltcs @UniversalTatro @Marissa54781023 @EmmaFrench2025 @MakennaChoi2025 @BranhamSoftball
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🏆STATE CHAMPIONS🏆. How @MoreauFootball captured first ever state title with dominant performance in Fullerton. STORY:
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🏈 ALL BAY AREA KICKERS/PUNTERS 🏈. @srvathboosters, @BCPSports, @SilverCreekHSF1 standouts lead all-Bay Area list. @DarrenSabedra @leftwich @CarneyCoaching @Chris_Sailer @austin_shelton4 @SinatraTrajan @connor_tripp7.
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💡RUNNING IN THE FAMILY🏈. DLS legend @MJD describes what it was like to watch son @Duecejd2 score first TD for @dlsfootball17. STORY: | @FredTaylorMade @MarcedesLewis89 @DjWilliam55
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NEW 👇. Former Bay Area HS stars to play for Michigan, Washington in #CFBPlayoff title game. STORYLINK: | #GoBlue #PurpleReign @CalHiSports @BerryZeke @Jacob_Bandes @Rashidakello6 @CRamirez_PittHC @dlsfootball17 @stfrancis_fb @BCPSports @ODowdAthletics
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Former @MackhouseFb standout @JaivianThomas scored the first touchdown of his #GoBears career in Saturday night's game against Oregon State. Thomas was the BANG 2022 Alameda County PoY. Read about the Bay Area's ✨current ✨ prep stars here:
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"I give all the thanks to my parents and family for supporting me, because I’m just a Jersey boy living my dream.”. @travisward88 might proudly hail from NJ, but he's fit right in at @ChattanoogaFC. My @ChattaSports feature:
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Was going through photos for the @BlueRibbonSport article, and found a few good ones of bigtime @GoMocsMBB fan @ErikGray from right after the game ended.
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Coach Underwood is ready for @ChattanoogaFC's game with Atlanta United. With @BenBobickLocal3 and @BlevinsSam
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"The product we put out there on Friday nights will be (determined by) what we do in practice every day.”. I got to chat with new @BBSfootball coach Gary Rankin about why the 17-time champ chose @BBSBucs and why attention to detail is important.
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"She’s just that kid who has it, who is instinctive and loves base running.". @CernutoCamryn's eye-popping SB totals jump off the page, and her well-rounded game has helped propel @CS_Tigers_SB to another great season. My @ChattaSports feature:
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