Merced High News Today

The Merced High boys wrestling team won seven individual titles at the Central California Conference Wrestling Championships on Friday.

Merced High senior lineman Jalonn Booth shined on both sides of the ball for the Bears this season.

“Then I thought, whatever he does will work out. “Anyone who meets Pete Carroll and spends 15 minutes with him – if that person doesn’t like Pete, you’re talking about someone with a real problem.”

By Victor A. Patton | Central Valley Journalism Collaborative | Special to the OBSERVER - Charles James Ogletree Jr., a prominent attorney and legal scholar, was remembered and honored in his hometown of Merced, California, for his rise from poverty to become a star in the legal field and mentor to many, including Barack and Michelle Obama.

The Central Valley — with a diverse population that speaks languages including Spanish, Punjabi, Hmong, Arabic, Filipino and Mixteco — is a crucial place to do the work of centering multilingual learners, advocates say.

The Central Valley — with a diverse population that speaks various languages, is a crucial place to do the work with multilingual learners

The Merced Sun-Star honors the male athletes of the year for baseball, track, tennis, golf, volleyball and swimming.

Merced will face Nevada Union in the Division III boys volleyball section championship game on Saturday.

Subscriber Exclusive: Merced High running back Chase Smith scored four touchdowns and intercepted a pass in a 56-14 win over Central Valley.