OAKHURST — Yosemite High School has announced Jeremiah Aycock as its new head football coach. He will bring a fresh vision and extensive experience to the Badgers’ football program. Yosemite Unified School District Superintendent Brain Beck made the announcement, expressing enthusiasm about Aycock’s appointment and the dynamic he brings to the team. From Player to Coach Originally from Fresno, Aycock ...
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Be a Santa to a Senior: Student Organizes Holiday Drive
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — In the spirit of giving, a community initiative is underway to bring warmth, comfort, and joy to seniors in the mountain areas. Yosemite High School senior Natalee Castonguay leads “Be a Santa to a Senior”, collaborating with the Oakhurst and Mariposa CHP to collect essential and cheerful items for local senior centers. Items to Brighten Seniors’ Holidays First, ...
Read More »Chukchansi Tribe Makes Donation To The YHS Football Team
COARSEGOLD, CA — The Chukchansi Economic Development Authority (CEDA), has donated $10,000 to support the Yosemite Highschool Badgers football team. CEDA is the business arm of the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians. This donation comes at a good time for the badgers, as the team faces financial challenges. Therefore, allowing the team to purchase essential equipment and resources. Revitalizing the ...
Read More »YHS Cheerleaders Set to Shine at Disney World Event!
OAKHURST — Set to showcase their skills on a national stage are four talented cheerleaders from Yosemite High School in Oakhurst, California. Of which, have been selected to represent Varsity Spirit in the Varsity Spirit Spectacular at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Orlando Florida. The events take place from November 22nd to November 25, 2024. Selected for a Prestigious ...
Read More »Badger Baseball Efforts Paying Off In League
OAKHURST — Badger baseball is off to a great start this season with a new coach and plenty of enthusiasm. “We have good attitudes and we’re playing pretty good baseball,” says head coach James Gillaspy. “It seems like the kids are having fun doing it, as well, which is the key to success.” The Yosemite High School varsity baseball team ...
Read More »YHS Girls Basketball Earns #2 Seed In Division II Playoffs
OAKHURST — The YHS Girls Basketball team went undefeated in North Sequoia League play for the second straight year, winning their third straight league championship and finishing the regular season 24-4 overall. Ranked #4 in the entire Central Section by the Fresno Bee (behind only Clovis West, Clovis North and San Joaquin Memorial), they enter the postseason as the #2 seed ...
Read More »The Red Velvet Cake War On Stage At YHS
OAKHURST — Two theater arts students in the Yosemite High School class of 2019 are taking to the stage in order to create a legacy. And they’re doing it in a really funny way, as in, you’ll laugh your way through this familiar show. Cindra Jimenez and Haley Hammond are directing and starring in The Red Velvet Cake War — ...
Read More »YHS Water Polo Is Looking Strong
By YHS correspondent — OAKHURST — YHS Boys Water Polo improved to 4-2 in the North Sequoia League (NSL) and 9-9 overall, avenging close losses to Chowchilla and Sierra with an easy win at Chowchilla (12-3) and a convincing defeat of Sierra (11-7) at home on Oct. 4. BOYS TIED FOR FIRST IN NORTH SEQUOIA LEAGUE Their other league wins ...
Read More »YUSD New Hires: Football Coach And Music Director
OAKHURST — Yosemite Unified School District has announced that two key positions have been filled by new hires, and the 2018-19 school year will begin with fresh faces in football and music. Chance Sigala has been brought on as Varsity Head Football Coach, and Megan Rice has been hired as the new Choral and Instrumental Music Director. “Chance comes to ...
Read More »Community Opens Hearts And Wallets After YHS Volleyball Team Burglarized
OAKHURST — On the evening Thursday, Sept. 14, the Yosemite High School Girls Varsity Volleyball Team’s van was burglarized after their victory at Bullard High School in Fresno. While the girls were enjoying a celebratory meal at Chili’s after the match, someone broke into their van and stole most of their belongings such as backpacks, wallets, 7 out of 13 ...
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