Boys Football

Ali, Martinez land on All-EYL top squad

By SAM ROBINSON

A year after getting just one player on the All-EYL first team, the Porterville Panthers, who finished with the same record in the league (5-1) as in 2008, were the squad that took the most top-team spots away from the league’s Goliath. Tulare... Full story

Dream season continues to semis

By SAM ROBINSON

In the most important game of the season to date, Porterville brought its ‘A’ game. The Panthers (9-3), Division III’s No. 3 seed, battled through the first-half rainstorm, got three touchdowns from David Ali and held No. 6 Ridgevi... Full story

Soria has Spartans geared toward title

By SAM ROBINSON

He proved all of the doubters wrong. The doubters that, throughout his football career, told him guys his size aren’t fit for varsity stardom. Even coming into his final season as Strathmore’s starting running back, Jesse Soria could st... Full story

Revitalized Panthers seeking end to playoff misery

By SAM ROBINSON

The Panthers’ senior core envisioned this. It didn’t hit them after the opening-night road win over North (Bakersfield) and they weren’t surprised when they toppled undefeated Delano. “Before the season started, we all knew ... Full story

Lindsay’s playmakers ready, eye No. 11 Eagles

By CHUCK ELLIOTT

The Lindsay Cardinals (7-4, 2-2 ESL) have reached the postseason for the second straight year, snapping a four-year drought. The Cardinals will host the Fresno Christian Eagles (5-5, 1-3 WSL), Friday night, in the Division V first round. They will h... Full story

Orange Belt Power Rankings: Football - Nov. 19

1. Exeter — 6-4 - Next: Bye The Monarchs couldn’t match up with the Vikings and, if they get by Wasco (A third Wasco Orange Belt cameo? That means a third time looking at that 1940s offense, great.) they’ll get a rematch against Ty... Full story

Panthers in excellent position to notch first playoff win

By SAM ROBINSON

Of all the four Orange Belt playoff entrants, the Porterville Panthers (7-3, 5-1 EYL) are in the best position to advance. The EYL’s second-best team drew the No. 3 seed in the Division III bracket and will take on Independence (6-4, 5-1 SCSL)... Full story

Suddenly pass-happy Monarchs notch comeback win over Cavs

By SAM ROBINSON

Exeter senior quarterback Austin Albison got a nice gift on senior night. His job is usually to hand the ball to Jaycee Totty or Jonathan Contreras and watch the linemen pave holes for them. Not on Friday night. Albison completed 30 of 45 passes f... Full story

Former whipping boys now heavy favorites

By SAM ROBINSON

On Saturday, the Porterville Panthers will find out their playoff seed and begin preparation for a Valley-title run while Monache will ponder a year gone awry. But tonight, those thoughts aren’t front-and-center as the Panthers (6-3, 4-1 EYL) ... Full story

Panthers’ rout ends Grizzlies’ rough year

By SAM ROBINSON

Granite Hills has dealt with injuries, youth, player suspensions and lack of depth throughout a seemingly endless 2009 season. Friday night, they had to contend with a city rival that’s gunning for a second straight playoff berth. As one woul... Full story

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