Sharon Martin
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Chico, CA, United States
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Central High overpowers Pleasant Valley to win NorCal title
The No. 2-seeded Vikings were dealt a 62-51 loss to fourth-seeded Central High of Fresno on Tuesday night in the CIF Division II NorCal Regional final inside a packed Varley Gym. → Read More
Butte women’s basketball pulls off comeback, advances to Elite Eight – Chico Enterprise-Record
The hopes of keeping the Butte College women’s basketball team’s season alive started to diminish following the first half against Folsom Lake College, but a second half flip-of-the-switch carried … → Read More
Pleasant Valley girls battle past Chico for another Northern Section title
The section title marks the Vikings’ third straight as they won the last two years, in addition to the 2019-2020 season. Section championships were not held during the abbreviated 2020-2021 s… → Read More
Chico boys soccer captures section championship over rival PV
CHICO – Anthony Contreras watched a quick pass from Ruben Flores trickle in front of his feet. With the net straight ahead and the Vikings keeper crashing in, Contreras slid in the goal that sent C… → Read More
Pleasant Valley shakes slow start, topples Corning
Luke Kremer sank a flurry of baskets — a layup, a turn-around jumper and a 3-pointer — all in a 5-minute span. → Read More
Chico boys soccer beats PV for eighth straight win
Chico held off rival Pleasant Valley for a 4-3 victory Friday night at Panther Stadium, notching their eighth straight win. → Read More
Defense, special teams make the difference for Trojans in CIF Division 5-A title game
Foster stood out on all facets of the game – offense, defense and special teams. But his pick-6 in the third quarter may have been the biggest difference maker. → Read More
Orland captures first section title in 11 years with win over University Prep
ORLAND — After 11 long years, the Orland High football team has been crowned champions. The top-seeded Trojans and their 13-0 unblemished record took down No. 3 seed University Prep of Redding 33-1… → Read More
Orland runs away from Lassen in section semifinal
Orland will host the section title game Saturday, Nov. 3 against University Prep of Redding. U-Prep defeated West Valley 33-16 in the other semifinal. → Read More
Pleasant Valley wallops Red Bluff in NSCIF football playoff opener
Every year, the goal for the Pleasant Valley High football team is a Turkey Day practice. → Read More
Once again, unpredictability rules the day at Almond Bowl
Friday night’s game between crosstown rivals Chico High and Pleasant Valley (4-3, 1-1 Eastern Athletic League) proved that the Almond Bowl is always unpredictable. After Chico led 14-0 in the openi… → Read More
Cal quarterback Chase Garbers to declare for NFL Draft
Chase Garbers, Cal’s starting quarterback for the past four seasons, will forgo his final year of eligibility to enter the NFL Draft. → Read More
Share the Spirit: Former homeless woman gives back to the center that gave her hope
Leslie Banks spent 17 years on the streets before she received the help she needed from Trinity Center Walnut Creek. Now, she's paying it forward, working at the Trinity Center running the shower and laundry area. → Read More
Longtime Mercury News columnist Mark Purdy becomes first journalist to be inducted into San Jose Sports Hall of Fame
Mark Purdy, former Packers, Raiders wide receiver James Jones, Olympic gold medalist Summer Sanders and former 49ers coach George Seifert were honored as part of the 26th induction ceremony Tuesday night at SAP Center. → Read More
Bay Area will make its bid this weekend to host 2026 FIFA World Cup matches
A group featuring the San Francisco 49ers, several Bay Area businesses and political figures are making a bid to for Levi’s Stadium to host FIFA World Cup matches in 2026. → Read More
Fan rushes field, throws punch at Quakes player during friendly vs. Cruz Azul
An on-field brawl where a fan stormed the pitch during the San Jose Earthquakes friendly against reigning Liga MX champions Cruz Azul resulted in a wave of violence surrounding the stadium Thursday… → Read More
After 7 years, it’s time to end my E-R run
It’s not too often a job can lead you to a steak dinner alongside Will Clark, a phone conversation with Tony Hawk and spending an entire day inside San Quentin State Prison. → Read More
Defense leads the way as Butte football takes down Laney, improves to 2-0
The Roadrunners never surrendered the lead as they defeated Laney 23-10 Saturday afternoon during the home opener at Cowan Stadium. → Read More
Butte football team readies for Laney in Saturday’s home opener – Chico Enterprise-Record
The Roadrunners return to Cowan Stadium to host Laney College at 1 p.m. Saturday. Saturday’s game will also feature a special tribute for the 20th anniversary of 9/11. → Read More
Dion Coleman scores 3 times to lead Chico football over Foothill
Dion Coleman broke free to score all three touchdowns including a 42-yard run that extended Chico’s cushion and sealed the 24-14 victory over Foothill on Friday night during homecoming. → Read More