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April Arnett

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Pintos dominate second half; defeat Pioneers 21-12

Pintos advance to Semifinals

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Pintos claim district title

Pintos Advance

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Pintos eliminate Hornets in district play

Pintos eliminate Hornets in district play

California ends season with district loss to Blair Oaks

California ends season with district loss to Blair Oaks

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Pintos, Lady Pintos advance to state cross country championships

Pintos, Lady Pintos advance to state cross country championships

California defeats MMA in district play

California defeats MMA in district play

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California advances to semifinals; Russellville loses to Eugene

California advances to semifinals

Pintos grab conference title

Pintos grab conference title

Jungmeyer places seventh at State Golf Championships

Jungmeyer places seventh at State Golf Championships

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California girls win cross country conference title

Pintos miss title by one point

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Pintos trample Indians

Pintos trample Indians

College student survives sudden cardiac arrest

There was never a hint of a problem, no symptoms to indicate that this 22 college student would have a near-death experience at such a very young age.

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Lady Pintos place second at districts; advance to sectionals

Lady Pintos place second at districts; advance to sectionals

California hosts match with Helias

California hosts match with Helias

Russellville places second at Linn Tourney

Russellville places second at Linn Tourney

Lady Indians place first at Belle Meet; win conference championship

The Russellville varsity cross country team competed at the Belle Meet Sept. 20, where the varsity girls finished in first place with 69 points, followed by Union with 78, and Fatima with 92. A total of 20 schools participated in the meet. Top finishers for Russellville are as follows: Grace Young, first place, 21:09.53; Miranda Hill, second, 21:09.93; Hannah Michitsch, 25th, 23:33; Hannah Matthews, 27th, 23:44; Taylor Young, 46th, 24:37; Erica Miller, 47th, 24:37; Justice Miller, 48th, 24:38; and Mary Potts, 85th, 30:32. Russellville's varsity boys team competed at the Hancock Invitational Sept. 22 at Jefferson Barracks State Park, St. Louis, where the Indians finished fifth overall in the combined Class 1 and 2 race. See this weeks California Democrat for more on the story.

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Pintos on fire with fifth straight win

Pintos have 5 game winning streak

Lady Pintos capture wins against Warsaw

Lady Pintos win

Pintos Win Again!

Pintos stomp Indians 59-7

Lady Pintos take third place at Fulton Meet

The California High School cross country team competed at the Fulton Meet Saturday, where the Lady Pintos finished in third place, while the Pintos finished sixth. "With two races the previous week and the Fulton Meet Saturday, our teams were tired, but competed very well," California Coach Josh Grotzinger said. "Previously, California had only earned two medals at this meet. We more than doubled that total." See this weeks issue for more details.

Lady Pintos fall to Lady Tigers

Lady Pintos fall to Lady Tigers

Lady Pintos fall to Lady Tigers

Lady Pintos fall to Lady Tigers

Goans leads California in match against Sacred Heart

Goans leads California in match against Sacred Heart

Russellville girls place second at Linn Meet

Russellville girls place second at Linn Meet

California loses to Eldon in softball

California loses to Eldon

California opens season with match against Jefferson City

California opens season with match against Jefferson City

Pintos stomp Bulldogs

Pintos stomp Bulldogs

Lady Pintos net wins against Eugene

Lady Pintos net wins against Eugene

Jamestown opens with loss to Tipton

Jamestown opens with loss to Tipton

California loses opener to Russellville

California loses opener to Russellville

Lady Panthers fall to Harrisburg in opener

Lady Panthers fall to Harrisburg in opener

Indians scalp Eagles 11-5

Indians scalp Eagles 11-5

Pintos off to good start with 18-7 win against Boonville

Pintos off to good start with 18-7 win against Boonville

Upcoming California High School sporting events

Upcoming California High School sporting events

California defeats Boonville in opener

The California Pintos played their football season opener Friday night at Riley Field, where they defeated the Boonville Pirates 18-7.

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Lady Pinto golfers prepare for season opener

The Lady Pintos, coached by Lance Conner, will open the season with varsity and JV matches against Jefferson City at 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, at the California Country Club.

Pintos start season off with jamboree

Pintos start season off with jamboree

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Pintos kick-off season with jamboree at Blair Oaks High School

The California Pintos will kick-off the 2012 football season with the jamboree at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, at the Blair Oaks Falcon Athletic Complex, Wardsville.

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Temperatures cool for Moniteau County Fair Baby Show

The Moniteau County Fair Baby Show drew approximately 70 entrants Saturday at the main arena of the fairgrounds, California, where milder temperatures and a nice breeze made for a much more pleasant evening for the event than in previous years.

Waylon Martensen 'Endure The Race' 5K Run/Walk set for Saturday

The Second Annual Waylon Martensen 'Endure The Race' 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser will be held Saturday, Aug. 18, at the California High School track.

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Miss Moniteau County 2011 heads to State Fair Pageant

Bailey Glenn, daughter of Steve and Kristie Glenn, California, ended her reign as the 2011 Miss Moniteau County Queen Tuesday night at the Moniteau County Fair, California, as she passed her crown on to Caitlin Meyer at the 2012 Miss Moniteau County contest.

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Meyer crowned 2012 Miss Moniteau County Queen

The 2012 Miss Moniteau County Queen contest was held Tuesday, Aug. 7, at the main arena of the Moniteau County Fairgrounds, California, where 2011 Miss Moniteau County Queen Bailey Glenn passed her title and crown on to Caitlin Meyer, daughter of David and Rhonda Meyer, California.

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Corbin Lawson, Addison Harris crowned 2012 Little Mr. and Miss Moniteau County

A total of 53 area youth ages 3-5, including 31 girls and 22 boys, participated in the 2012 Little Mr. and Miss Moniteau County contest Tuesday, Aug. 7, at the main arena of the Moniteau County Fairgrounds, California, where judges ultimately chose Corbin Lawson, 4, and Addison Harris, 5, to wear the crowns.

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Area youth compete in Kiddie Tractor Pull at Fair

The Kiddie Tractor Pull drew approximately 70 entrants Monday, Aug. 6, at the Moniteau County Fair.

Annual Dane T. McGuire Memorial Golf Tourney held

The Third Annual Dane T. McGuire Memorial Golf Tournament was held July 28-29 at the California Country Club, where a total of 41 teams participated in the 3-man scramble.