Zach Forster hinted a few weeks ago that this might be his last season in Mod Lites competition as his son will be competing next season.
Well it certainly was a wild and wacky opening night of high school football in Kern County. At least in terms of scheduling, start times and late-night finishes.
Like most coaches, Cal State Bakersfield volleyball coach Giovana Melo doesn’t put much stock in preseason rankings, even when it’s the Western Athletic Conference coaches that are polled. But when the Roadrunners were picked to finish third in the conference one year after winning the WAC T…
In a game of big plays, Bakersfield Christian simply made more than Garces in Friday night’s high school football season opener.
Friday’s Kern County scores
Quarterback Dustin Montanio who completed 17 of 21 passes for 223 yards and three touchdowns as Frontier beat Fresno-Sunnyside 42-15 Friday night at Frontier.
Kyle Connelly demonstrated a penchant for making big plays with both his arm and feet during his debut as Centennial's starting quarterback on Friday night.
Tahj Wright danced when he took the field at Ridgeview with the junior varsity game still going on. He showed off his moves to Wolf Pack receiver Chris Thompson as he made his way down the sideline.
Shafter 69, Mira Monte 0
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All Kern High School District home football games tonight have been delayed because of excessive heat in the region.
SANTA ANA — For Bakersfield High coach Paul Golla, the start to the 2018 football season was a night of what-ifs.
Liberty, Highland, North and Bakersfield Christian all had successful football seasons last year.
The BVarsity Live Preview Show returns on a special day on Wednesday ahead of the season opener for Bakersfield High on Thursday in Orange County against Anaheim-Servite.
Cal State Bakersfield men's soccer was predicted to finish seventh in the 12-team Western Athletic Conference by the conference's coaches. Seattle was picked first.
We’re baaaaaack. In what seems like forever since I wrote one of these, which comes during the shortest summer breaks in recent memory.
After Cal State Bakersfield wrestling head coach Manny Rivera saw Eastern Michigan had cut its team, he considered reaching out to a longtime assistant he knew on the staff. Luke Smith, who spent the previous seven years at EMU, actually contacted Rivera first.
New coaches, new players in key places and a schedule shakeup with new section rivals taking form. The 2018 season will be like none that Kern County has ever seen. Here’s why:
Our preseason Top-25 football rankings:
For decades, the east side of Bakersfield had some of the top football talent in Kern County.
Head coach: Chris BandySecond season (7-4)Last season: 7-4 overall, 2-3 SWYLPlayoffs: Lost in Central Section D-II quarterfinalsHistory: League titles (1); Section titles (0)Assistant coaches: Brent Durkan, offensive coordinator; Tony Valera, defensive coordinator; Kenny Haslip, defensive ba…
Head coach: A.J. GassFourth season at Garces (14-20); Sixth season overall (24-33)Last season: 5-7 overall, 4-1 SWYLPlayoffs: Lost in Central Section D-II semifinalsHistory: League titles (23); Section titles (10)Assistant coaches: Cody Kekipi (offensive coordinator/associate head coach); Er…
Head coach: Bryan NixonSixth season at Liberty (43-18); 23rd season overall (148-88-1)Last season: 6-5 overall, 5-0 SWYLPlayoffs: Lost in Central Section D-I quarterfinalsHistory: League titles (8); Section titles (2)Assistant coaches: Ryan Renz, defensive coordinator; Rick Tucker, offensive…
Head coach: Brett SheltonFifth season at Stockdale (14-27)Last season: 2-8 overall; 0-5 SWYLPlayoffs: NoneHistory: League titles (4), Section titles (0)Assistant coaches: Erich Smith, offensive coordinator; Jarudd Prosser, linebackers/wide receivers/special teams; David Hall, offensive line/…
Head coach: Michael GutierrezFifth season at Highland (23-21)Last season: 8-2 overall, 3-1 SEYLPlayoffs: Lost Central Section D-III first roundHistory: League titles (1); Section titles (0)Assistant coaches: Christopher Jacquez, defensive coordinator; Jorge Moreno, H-backs/linebackers; Angel…
Head coach: Derrick DunhamThird season at West (7-17)Last season: 6-6 overall, 2-3 SYLPlayoffs: Lost in Central Section D-III quarterfinalsHistory: League titles (16); Section titles (4)Assistant coaches: Brandon Parks, offensive coordinator; Seto Castaneda, defensive coordinator; Wyatt Ross…
Head coach: Edgar Mares18th season at Arvin (62-117-1)Last season: 2-7 overall; 1-5 SSLPlayoffs: NoneHistory: League championships (9), Section championships (1), State championships (0)Assistant coaches: Robert Riley, offensive coordinator/offensive line/defensive line; Chris Carlos, defens…
Head coach: Jerald PierucciThird season at Shafter (13-9); 10th season overall (48-44)Last season: 9-3, 5-1 SSLPlayoffs: Lost in D-V semifinalsHistory: League titles (22); Section titles (2)Assistant coaches: Sean Lozano, defensive coordinator/defensive line; Acie George, defensive backs; Cl…
Head coach: George FalgoutFourth season at Taft (17-15); fifth season overall (18-25)Last season: 2-7 overall, 2-4 SSLPlayoffs: NoneHistory: League titles (11); Section titles (3)Assistant coaches: Leo Maino Sr., offensive line; Leo Maino Jr., linebackers; Hunter Lileroos, quarterbacks; Bob …
Head coach: Chad MartinezFirst year with TigersLast season: 5-6 overall, 4-2 SSLPlayoffs: Lost in D-IV first roundHistory: League titles (9); Section titles (3)Assistant coaches: Jeff Wedel, offensive coordinator; Nacho Martinez, running backs; Joe Dominguez, offensive line; Kyle Wedel, quar…
Head coach: Jesse OrtegaThird season at Chavez (9-12)Last season: 0-9 overall, 0-6 SSLPlayoffs: NoneKey players: Elijah Rangel, Sr., RB; Joey Salaz, Sr., OL; Carlos Macias, Sr., WR/DB; Rueben Cervantes, Sr., LB.
Head coach: Chad BrownFourth season at Centennial (11-21); Sixth season overall (21-33)Last season: 2-8 overall; 1-4 SWYLPlayoffs: NoneHistory: League titles (10); Section titles (0)Assistant coaches: Joey Risi, offensive coordinator/running backs; Nathan Claunch, defensive coordinator/lineb…
Head coach: Chad GriderFirst season at East; fifth season overall (17-21-1)Last season: 3-8 overall, 0-5 SYLPlayoffs: Lost in Central Section D-IV first roundHistory: League titles (10); Section titles (1)Assistant coaches: James Cain, offensive coordinator; Jackson Phillips, defensive coord…
Head coach: Paul Golla14th season at Bakersfield (125-40); 16th overall (146-52-1)Last season: 6-6 overall; 3-2 SWYLPlayoffs: Lost in Central Section D-I semifinalsHistory: League titles (29), Section titles (37), State titles (8)Assistant coaches: Sean McKeown, offensive coordinator; Cody S…
There is a fraternity in Kern County that holds no allegiance to a specific neighborhood, school or background.
R.J. Banks, a standout guard on the Bakersfield High boys basketball team the last three years, has transferred to L.A.-Cathedral, according to his father Roland Banks.
Head coach: Christian JohnsonFirst year at Mira MonteLast season: 0-9, 0-4 overallPlayoffs: NoneHistory: League titles (1); Section titles (0)Assistant coaches: Matt Akers, defensive coordinator; Cameron Shelton, LB/WR; Andrew Letourneau, RB/DB; Bernel Jones, DL; Jeff Skidmore, OL; Theo Gerg…
Head coach: Brandon DeckardFirst season at Foothill; Fourth season overall (15-16)Last season: 1-8 overall; 1-3 SEYLPlayoffs: NoneHistory: League titles (9); Section titles (0)Assistant coaches: James Meredith, defensive coordinator; Dallas Plater, special teams; Andy Dura, offensive line/de…
Head coach: Josh BockerFirst season at StockdaleLast season: 3-7 overall; 1-4 SYLPlayoffs: NoneHistory: League titles (3), Section titles (0)Assistant coaches: Raul Rodriguez, defensive coordinator/defensive backs; George San Miguel, quarterbacks; Jordan Calderon, offensive line; Todd Presto…
Coming off a 2017 Western Athletic Conference championship, CSUB volleyball was picked to finish third in the conference by the coaches in a preseason poll. New Mexico State was predicted to win the conference.
Head coach: Dennis Manning10th season at Ridgeview (86-33) 17th season overall (117-69-1)Last season: 6-5 overall; 4-1 SYLPlayoffs: Lost in Central Section Division I first roundHistory: League titles (8); Section titles (3)Assistant coaches: Ahmad Moya, special team/running backs; Ricky Car…
Head coach: Darren CarrFourth season at Bakersfield Christian (29-8)Last season: 10-2 overall, 6-0 SSLPlayoffs: Lost in Central Section D-III semifinalsHistory: League titles (5); Section titles (4)Assistant coaches: David Carr, offensive coordinator; Rodger Carr, quarterbacks; Blain Wingle,…
Head coach: Norm BrownFourth season at North (19-17); ninth season overall (49-49-1)Last season: 9-4 overall; 3-1 SEYLPlayoffs: Lost in Central Section D-IV semifinalsHistory: League titles (11); Section titles (1)Assistant coaches: Chris Lucas, LB/RB; Paul Bobbitt, QB, special teams; Jihad …
Cal State Bakersfield women’s soccer redshirt senior forward Aminah Settles has seen a spark in her teammates — possibly for the first time among women she’s played with for three or four years.
Head coach: Cary MillsSixth season at South (39-18)Last season: 5-5 overall, 3-1 SEYLPlayoffs: Lost in first round of Central Section D-III playoffsHistory: League titles (10); Section titles (1) Assistant coaches: Andy Coyle, defensive coordinator; Daron Mackey RB/LB/SPT; A.J. Johnson WR; P…
Head coach: Tyler Schilhabel, first seasonLast season: 7-4 overall, 4-1 SYLPlayoffs: Lost in Central Section D-III first roundHistory: League titles (3); Section titles (0)Assistant coaches: Russell Robertson, OL/DL; Dave Schilhabel, RB/LB; Kenny Wiley, defensive coordinator
Head coach: Doug DeGeerSecond season at Tehachapi (7-6)Last season: 7-6 overall: 4-1 SYLPlayoffs: Lost in Central Section D-III semifinalsHistory: League titles (30); Section titles (11)Assistant coaches: Ralph Curiel, OL/DL; Jason Hail, defensive coordinator; Darrel Sipes, quarterbacks; Joh…
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