AHWAHNEE – The Oakhurst chapter of nonprofit organization Helping One Woman (HOW) will meet to honor longtime mountain-area resident Kathy David at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Mar. 16, at the Hitching Post in Ahwahnee. Kathy is not only facing overwhelming medical needs for herself, say organizers, she has also had to face those with her husband, John. “These needs began ...

Submitted by Yosemite Colts — MOUNTAIN AREA — Yosemite Baseball Boosters are continuing their decade long support of youth baseball. We will once again be sponsoring the Yosemite Colts 14U baseball program. Players interested in trying out can register by calling (559) 676-2793 or email ybb@sti.net. If you are interested in coaching, please call or email to request an application. ...

Written by Yosemite High School Athletic Director Rusty Oetinger On Thursday, Mar. 3 the Badger boys golf team took on the Central Bears at River Creek Golf Course in Ahwahnee. Without a couple of their starters they made a good showing, but fell short. The boys tennis team played Edison at home, but lost a close match. The tennis team ...

Written by Greta Ziegler O’NEALS — This year was the first basketball season for the Minarets JV girls team. In 2012-2013, Minarets had a JV team but, due to injuries and lack of interest, the remaining members of the team were moved up to varsity and the JV team was no more. Three years later, Minarets finally got a girls ...

Written by Tally Scott O’NEALS — High school sports games are important events: not only do they provide a source of entertainment for many people, they also encourage school pride and help build team spirit in players. It’s great for the athletes when they are supported by their fans, and who gets a crowd cheering better than cheerleaders? This month, ...

Submitted by Minarets High School O’NEALS — Minarets is proud to announce Becher Marr as the new Head football coach. Becher is a Yosemite graduate who grew up in the mountain area. After winning a valley championship in football, he went on to play college football following graduation. After his playing days were over, Becher became a missionary through the ...

Submitted by Lars Thorson OAKHURST — Three Yosemite High School students will present a comedy show, Mission Improv-able, on Thursday and Friday, Mar. 10 and 11, at 7 p.m. at Yosemite High School. Ethan Solomon, Jaecie Madaus and Paul Esposito, with the help of some friends, will present improvisational games, skits, digital shorts and music in a fun-filled evening with ...

By Cole Shattuck O’NEALS — It became official on Thursday, Jan. 7: we scored the winning goal and the final whistle blew to declare full time and conclude the game. Minarets High School Varsity soccer had beaten Yosemite 4-2. The feeling was rare, since this was the first time the Mustangs had defeated the Badgers (in a 2-point lead). The ...

OAKHURST – Looking for a family-friendly evening of outstanding entertainment in support of arts for kids, served with a side of baked potato? Look no further, and plan to attend the Vision Academy of the Arts Showcase of Artists, set for Saturday, Mar. 12, at Oakhurst Elementary School, in the multi-purpose room, from 6:30 – 9 p.m. The evening of entertainment, arts ...

O’s Badger Sports Bulletin, Vol. 1, Issue 6 by Yosemite High School Athletic Director Rusty Oetinger — The end of February also marked the end of the winter sport season with the loss of the girls basketball team on Friday, Feb. 26. Two days before that, they beat Selma for the second straight year to advance to the Quarter Finals of the D-II ...