October 31st, 2009 07:26pm

Montgomery awakens just in time

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Posted by Staff Writer Eric Branch: In the locker room prior to its 18-7 win against Santa Rosa on Friday, Montgomery safety Austin Shull and Max Heller, a pair of team leaders, sensed something was wrong.
October 31st, 2009 04:22pm

Steve Ellison’s 200th win

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Posted by Staff Writer Eric Branch: Petaluma coach Steve Ellison didn’t expect many of his former players to show up. And he didn’t expect T-shirts to be made for the occasion. And the cake was a surprise. And so was the heartfelt letter from Mike Holmgren.
October 31st, 2009 12:47pm

Casa Grande RB Keys has ankle strain

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Posted by Staff Writer Eric Branch: Casa Grande senior running back Kahlil Keys suffered a myofascial strain, or a deep tissue bruise, around his upper left ankle Friday night, but he is determined to play next week against Healdsburg.
October 31st, 2009 09:16am

Newman RB Stout leaves team

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Posted by Press Democrat Correspondent Dewey Forget: Steven Stout, Cardinal Newman’s leading rusher before the Rancho Cotate game Friday night, was AWOL.
October 30th, 2009 05:07pm

Maya DiRado and Michael Phelps

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Posted by Staff Writer Eric Branch: Maria Carrillo’s Maya DiRado, one of the nation’s top high school swimmers, will leave Nov. 7 for the FINA World Cup events as a member of the USA National Youth Team. During DiRado’s 10-day trip, she will compete in Stockholm and Berlin.
October 30th, 2009 04:27pm

Jason Franci’s “other” wins

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Posted by Staff Writer Eric Branch: With a victory tonight against Santa Rosa, Montgomery coach Jason Franci will tie Ed Lloyd (Cardinal Newman, Piner, Analy) for the Empire’s all-time win record at 217.
October 30th, 2009 04:20pm

The last time Santa Rosa beat Montgomery

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Posted by Staff Writer Eric Branch: Someone asked me when the last time Santa Rosa beat Montgomery in football. Well, it’s been awhile.
October 29th, 2009 10:45pm

Empire football fun facts

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Posted by Staff Writer Eric Branch: My wife doesn’t seem too interested in my Empire football minutiae. I’m hoping this is a more receptive audience:
October 29th, 2009 10:12pm

Week 8 predictions

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Posted by Staff Writer Eric Branch: Last week: 6-2. Season record: 38-13. This week’s picks: The pick: Casa Grande 27, Windsor 19 Comment: Heart says picks the gutty underdogs. Head says Gauchos.
October 29th, 2009 09:01pm

Not so fast: Fort Bragg’s Cimolino could play

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Posted by Staff Writer Eric Branch: Fort Bragg running back Jake Cimolino, initially expected to miss the season after dislocating his shoulder in the Timberwolves’ 49-41 loss to Middletown last week, might play in Friday’s game against Cloverdale.