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Bear River baseball returns to diamond with new coach leading the way By Walter Ford | Sports Editor Bear River baseball varsity head coach Russell Brackett goes over some base-running strategy with his team during practice on the field this week at Bear River High School. Photo: Elias Funez Bear River High School’s new varsity baseball skipper knows that what is taught on the diamond can last a lifetime. “What’s most important to me is not wins and losses,” said Russell Brackett, 31, who was hired to take over the Bruins varsity baseball program in December. “What’s important to ...

By Walter Ford | Sports Editor Longtime rivals Bear River and Colfax will face off on the gridiron twice this season, once at Bear River High School April 9, and again at Colfax High School April 17. Photo: Elias Funez Area bragging rights will be earned on the gridiron this season. With COVID-19 wiping out the fall and winter sports seasons, prep football in California has found a place in the spring to play out a shortened regular season. There won’t be playoffs and the season must end by April 17 in order to allow enough time for players to recover for football’s possible return to its...

More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. THE CLASS OF 2021: Manteca High Hall of Fame inductees From left, Jack Miller, Karen (Steves) Ott, Dan Eavenson, Mary Ann (Foehringer) Tolbert, Eric Reis, and Mike Henry (represented by Mark Condit) are being honored to the Manteca High Hall of Fame. After a 21-year hiatus, Manteca High revived Hall of Fame is welcoming six new inductees. Dan Eavenson, Mary Ann (Foehringer) Tolbert, Mike Henry, Jack Miller...