Posted by Staff Writer Eric Branch:
(Public service announcement of the day):
El Molino is accepting applications for a varsity baseball coach.… Read More »

Posted by Staff Writer Eric Branch:
Since the prep football preview stories aren’t online just yet, I’m posting some here. I figured this, like the players to watch, was another that might inspire some discussion.
I tried to sprinkle in some variety, but no doubt omitted some compelling matchups. What games would you include?:… Read More »

Posted by Staff Writer Eric Branch:
Since the prep football preview stories aren’t online just yet, I’m posting some here. I figured this was a good converation starter.
I included 13 players on the list, but obviously left off some qualified candidates. Who would you have included that didn’t make the cut?… Read More »

Posted by Staff Writer Eric Branch:
As you might have noticed, the high school football preview articles have not been posted online.… Read More »

Posted by Staff Writer Eric Branch:
Cardinal Newman junior linebacker/wide receiver Thomas Robles doubles as a world-class junior skier.… Read More »

Posted by Staff Writer Eric Branch:
Healdsburg will open its season on Sept. 4 against visiting Piedmont, which runs the A-11 offense.
The offense, which was designed by Piedmont coaches Kurt Bryan and Steve Humphries in 2007, typically employs formations with two quarterbacks, three linemen and six wide receivers.… Read More »

Posted by Staff Writer Eric Branch:
If Cal-Hi Sports is accurate, Casa Grande will be the class of the Empire this football season.… Read More »

Posted by Staff Writer Eric Branch:
One of the Empire’s hottest football rivalries will be televised on tape delay this season.
Comcast Hometown Network will televise the Montgomery-Casa Grande game, which will be played Friday, Sept. 24 in Petaluma. CHN (Channel 104 for Comcast digital cable customers) will air the game at 7 p.m. on Sept. 25.… Read More »

Posted by Staff Writer Eric Branch:
Previews for every football team in the North Bay League and the Sonoma County League will appear next week in print and online.… Read More »

Posted by Staff Writer Eric Branch:
Twenty-six of the 72 players on Santa Rosa Junior College’s football team this season are from Empire high schools. Here’s a look at the locals playing for the Bear Cubs, who open the season Sept. 11 at Siskiyous:… Read More »