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   15-year-old Custer rolls to victory on raceway's opening night

   Cole Custer went around a plethora of cars during the 50-lap CITGO Lubricants Late Model feature Saturday during the historic opening night of the Kern County Raceway Park. But only one pass by the ultra-talented 15-year old driver really...
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   Raceway Park's debut a hit for NASCAR fans

   "They did a really good job out here." That was the general consensus of fans and race officials who attended the opening night Saturday at Kern County Raceway Park. What looked like a capacity crowd of 8,000 fans showed up, to the...
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   Mike McCarthy: Adversity defines your life

   Zebulon , N.C. While most of the articles I write come from my own observations, this week's article comes with a lot of observations from others. Family and friends, teammates and coaches alike all come together in this article. My...

4. Local report: Renegades' Wemhoff 5th in high jump at state meet

   SAN MATEO -- Bakersfield College athlete Bevan Wemhoff cleared 6 feet, 6 inches in the high jump as the Frontier High graduate placed fifth in the event at the California State Track and Field Championships at the College of San Mateo on...

5. Valley Track and Field Championships: Renz leads big day for Kern athletes

   Reese Renz of Discovery School, competing in the bantam girls category (ages 9-10), set three meet records in last weekend's Valley Track and Field Championships at Clovis-Buchanan High, highlighting a big day for the Kern County...
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   Track and field: Valley title Discus, Javilen and 4th in shot put

   Jessianne C. Solis 12 yo midget Competed in the Valley track meet in Clovis May 11 2013. She threw 92'4" in the discus taking 1st place. She also threw 87'6" in the Javilen taking 1st. She also placed 4th in the shot put with a mark of 28...
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   Judo: 2013 California Judo State Championships

   Sensei Gustavo Sanchez of Gerifalte Judo Club had four students win 1st place at last weekends 2013 CA Judo State Tournament in San Francisco. Contact info Renae Lewis Renaelewis12@yahoo.com 6618649190

9. Brock Bellue Fighting Irish Golf Tournament

   Mark your calendars - June 15th (Saturday) at Kern River G.C., 4-person teams. This is the funnest fundraising golf tournament of the year. Many father-son teams playing. Great raffle prizes! Dinner included. Contact info Chris Resendez...

10. Basketball: Sign ups for upcoming Summer Program

    Sign ups for boys travel basketball and , skills training begin May 10th.We are seeking dedicated players and parents to join our family oriented program. We travel to Fresno,LA.,Central Coast and Santa Barbara in search of top level...

11. Football and Cheer: Tryouts Continue

    Tryouts continue to fill open spots for the Northwest Falcons. Open practices are held Tuesdays and Thursdays @ Norris Middle School, 6pm. Contact Dante (661)204-5062 for further information. Contact info Dante Borradori...
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    Softball: Hanford Sliding Into Summer Champions

    Congratulations to the Bakersfield Rebels 12U for taking first place at the NSA tournament, going 4-1 and winning Sunday in convincing fashion. Congratulations to Delaney, Mileena, Ashlie, Sadi, Morgan, Renee, Ashley, Jordan, Dariann,...

13. Kristi Kehoe Named Head Coach of New England College Women's Hockey

    HENNIKER, N.H. –Director of Athletics Lori Runksmeier is pleased to announce the hiring of Kristi Kehoe as head women's ice hockey coach at New England College. “Kristie is going to be a great addition to New England College. She is...
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    Wrestling: Greco State Champion

    Kalob Lopez is 10 years old and wrestles for Foothill Jr. Wrestling Club and Silverbacks wrestling Club. On Saturday, April 27, 2013 he competed at the Greco State Championships in Fresno and won the title of State Champion for the Novice...