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Pintos lose season opener to Eugene in walk-off fashion California Pintos baseball began another season Monday night when they traveled to Eugene. The Pintos and the Eagles previously played each other March 14 at the California Jamboree with the game endi... March 22, 2023

Indians overcome three-run deficit to beat Skyline in season opener Russellville Indians baseball team played its first game of the season Friday night at Skyline. The Indians got off to a slow start offensively and fell behind 3-0 in the third inning. However, they w... March 22, 2023

Photos: California Track and Field begins season at Fulton California Track and Field began its 2023 season Friday, March 17, at Fulton.    Camryn Wingate clears the 300m hurdles for California. (Photo submitted by Eric Stout)   ... March 22, 2023

Weekly Sports Recap: March 14-20 California:Monday, Mar. 20 - Varsity baseball lost at Eugene 4-3. The team's record is now 0-1.Russellville:Friday, Mar. 17 - Varsity baseball won at Skyline 16-5.Monday, Mar. 20 - JV baseball won... March 22, 2023

Upcoming Sports Events: March 22-28 California:Thursday, Mar. 23 - JV & Varsity baseball at Cole Camp, 5 p.m.; Varsity boys track & field at California Quad, TBD.Friday, Mar. 24 - Junior High boys and girls track & field at ... March 22, 2023

California softball announces All-Academic Team The 2022 California High School softball All-Academic Team consists of:  Gabby Rohrbach, Lanie Holtsclaw, Emma Russell, Addie Clay, Alexa Gunnerson, Ryleigh Roellig, Peyton Dunham, Kinley Higgins... March 15, 2023

Grayson commits to Rockford University Basketball Russellville Lady Indians basketball senior Cameron Grayson annouced on Twitter her commitment to attend Rockford University to play basketball for the Regents in early February. She made it official ... March 15, 2023

California Track and Field ready to hit the ground running this spring After months of resting and preparation, California track and field is set to return to the track for another shot at the State Tournament. Head coach Eric Stout and his staff have spent the last coup... March 15, 2023

Pintos baseball looking for another district title California Pintos baseball is set to return to the diamond this week in their quest for a second-straight district championship. Last season, the Pintos won their first district title in school histor... March 15, 2023

Pintos golf gets ready to defend state championship Last year was a special year for California Pintos golf as they won their first state championship in school history with a combind score of 671. Now, head coach Lance Boyd and the Pintos are back and... March 15, 2023

Upcoming Sports Events: March 15-21 California:Friday, Mar. 17 - Varsity boys track & field at Fulton, 4 p.m.; JV & Varsity baseball at St. Elizabeth, 5 p.m.Monday, Mar. 20 - Junior High boys and girls track & field at Eldon... March 15, 2023

Pintos season ends to Springfield Catholic in district semifinals After defeating the Buffalo Bison in the opening round of districts on Monday night, the California Pintos advanced to take on the Springfield Catholic Irish in the semifinals on Wednesday. Springfiel... March 8, 2023

Lady Pintos lose to Southern Boone in district championship The California Lady Pintos returned to action after a two week rest and hosted the Class 4 District 10 tournament as the No. 2 seed. The Lady Pintos defeated the Boonville Lady Pirates in the semifina... March 8, 2023

Weekly Sports Recap: Feb. 28-March 6 California:Wednesday, Mar. 1 - Varsity boys basketball lost vs. Springfield Catholic 60-38 (Class 4 District 10 Tournament). The team's final record is 12-15.Thursday, Mar. 2 - Varsity girls baske... March 8, 2023

Upcoming Sports Events: Mar. 8-14 California:Tuesday, Mar. 14 - Varsity baseball at California Jamboree, 3:30 p.m. March 8, 2023

California Wrestling sends three to State Tournament The California Pintos and Lady Pintos had been working hard for months to get to their Class 1 District Wrestling Tournaments. The Lady Pintos went first Feb. 10-11 at North Point High School in Wentz... March 1, 2023

Lady Pintos basketball star Fredrich commits to Stephens College California High School was the home of another college signing on Feb. 13 when Lady Pintos basketball senior Lauren Friedrich signed to play college basketball for the Stephens College Stars. A m... March 1, 2023

Pintos win against Buffalo during District Tournament Opener After a grueling 25 game regular season, the playoffs had arrived for the California Pintos. California came into the Class 4 District 10 Tournament in Eldon as the number 3 seed and earned a first ro... March 1, 2023

Upcoming Sports Events: March 1-7 California:Thursday, Mar. 2 - Varsity girls basketball vs. Boonville/Knob Noster (Class 4 District 9 Tournament), 7:30 p.m.Russellville:Tuesday, Mar. 7 - Varsity & Junior High Scholar Bowl at Sout... March 1, 2023

Weekly Sports Recap: Feb. 21-27 California:Tuesday, Feb. 21 - Freshman boys basketball won vs. Eldon 52-39. The team's final record is 8-6-1.Thursday, Feb. 23 - Varsity boys basketball lost vs. Camdenton 70-41.Monday, Feb. 27 - ... March 1, 2023

Shorthanded Pintos can’t keep up with Blair Oaks After an emotional win over the Eldon Mustangs on courtwarming night, the California Pintos braced themselves for their annual matchup against their arch rival, the Blair Oaks Falcons. The Pintos had ... February 22, 2023

Lady Pintos ground Lady Falcons in regular season finale California Lady Pintos basketball played their final game of the regular season on Thursday night in Wardsville against the Blair Oaks Lady Falcons. The game went back and forth for four quarters, but... February 22, 2023

Weekly Sports Recap: Feb. 14-20 California:Tuesday, Feb. 14 - Freshman boys basketball lost at Blair Oaks 47-40. The team's record is now 6-5-1. JV boys basketball lost at Blair Oaks 59-33. The team's record is now 9-6. Vars... February 22, 2023

Upcoming Sports Events: Feb. 22-28 California:Wednesday, Feb. 22 - Varsity boys wrestling at Class 1 Boys Wrestling State Tournament, TBD; Varsity girls wrestling at Class 1 Girls Wrestling Tournament, TBD.Thursday, Feb. 23 - JV & ... February 22, 2023

Upcoming Events: Feb. 15 - Feb. 21 California: Thursday, Feb. 16 - JV & Varsity girls basketball at Blair Oaks, TBD Friday, Feb. 17 - Freshman, JV, & Varsity boys basketball at Smith-Cotton, 5 p.m.; Varsity wrestling at Class 1... February 15, 2023

Weekly Recap: Feb. 7 - Feb. 13 California: Tuesday, Feb. 7 - JV boys basketball lost vs. Boonville 51-36. Varsity boys basketball Thursday, Feb. 9 - Varsity girls basketball won vs. Boonville 61-22. Friday, Feb. 10 - Freshman boys ... February 15, 2023

Friedrich joins the 1000-point club as Lady Pintos stampede past Boonville The California Lady Pintos played their first home basketball game in nearly a month last Thursday night against conference and district rival Boonville. It was also a special night in Lady Pintos his... February 15, 2023

Shorthanded Pintos get big win over Eldon on Courtwarming night It was a festive night Friday for the California Pintos boys basketball team. It was Courtwarming and a Tri-County Conference game against the Eldon Mustangs, who defeated California at the Tipton Tou... February 15, 2023

Pintos basketball comes up short in Warrensburg California Pintos basketball was back on the road Jan. 30 to play their fourth game ever against the Warrensburg Tigers. The Pintos were at an experience disadvantage, as the Tigers possessed a core o... February 8, 2023

California wrestling shows improvement at Mexico Quad California Pintos wrestling was back on the mat last weekend when they traveled to the Mexico Quad to take on North Callaway, Mexico, and Macon. In their first match against North Callaway, the Pintos... February 8, 2023

Lady Pintos dominate second half in convincing win at Smith-Cotton After a fourth-place finish at the Hermann Tournament last week, the California Lady Pintos began their home stretch of the regular season with a road game against the Smith-Cotton Lady Tigers. Califo... February 8, 2023

Two Pintos sign with colleges in one week A pair of California High School athletes -- David "DJ" Schneider and Emma Whitson -- have signed letters of intent to play in college athletics. First was Schneider, who signed to play football at We... February 8, 2023

Weekly Sports Recap: Jan. 31-Feb. 6 California:Tuesday, Jan. 31 - Freshman boys basketball won vs. Fulton 46-41 The team's record is now 5-4-1.Thuesday, Feb. 2 - JV girls basketball won at Smith-Cotton 55-30. The team's record i... February 8, 2023

Upcoming Sports Events: Feb. 8-14 California:Thursday, Feb. 9 - JV & Varsity girls basketball vs. Boonville, 6 p.m.Friday, Feb 10 - Varsity girls wrestling at Class 1 District 2 Tournament, TBD; Freshman, JV, & Varsity boys ba... February 8, 2023

Lady Pintos fall to Battle in overtime, take fourth in Hermann tournament The California Lady Pintos rode an eight-game winning streak heading into the Hermann Tournament last week as the No. 3 seed. On Tuesday night, California faced the New Haven Shamrocks with a resoundi... February 1, 2023

California wrestling comes up short at Eldon Quad California Pintos and Lady Pintos wrestling hit the road for a visit Jan. 24 to the Eldon Quad take on Eldon, Blair Oaks and Buffalo.However, Buffalo was unable to make the trip and it turned into a t... February 1, 2023

Pintos win two out of three at Hermann Tournament. Take Home Third Place. Last week, the California Pintos entered the Hermann Tournament looking to rebound after a difficult two-week stretch.The Pintos had lost five of their last six games heading into the tournament and h... February 1, 2023

Weekly Sports Recap: Jan. 24-30 California:Wednesday, Jan. 25 - Varsity girls basketball lost vs. Owensville 57-50 (Hermann Tournament).Thursday, Jan. 26 - Varsity boys basketball lost vs. Montgomery County 67-45 (Hermann Tournament... February 1, 2023

Lady Pintos get big road win at Skyline. California Lady Pintos basketball hit the road again Thursday night for their annual contest against the Skyline Lady Tigers, a team that had won a staggering 24 district championships and a state cha... January 25, 2023

Pintos held back in fourth quarter by defeat to Versailles It had been a bust week for California Pintos basketball going into the road game against the Versailles Tigers on Friday night. On Jan. 17, California pulled off an upset victory over Osage 55-48, bu... January 25, 2023

Russellville Indians unable to keep up with Eugene Eagles The Russellville Indians' season had ups and downs going into their Jan. 17 rivalry game against the Eugene Eagles. The Eagles had won 11-straight games against the Indians dating back to 2013 and... January 25, 2023

Booth throws his way into Columbia College Another Pinto signed their intent to continue their athletic career after graduating from high school.Track and field star Griffin Booth signed with the Columbia College Cougars on Friday afternoon at... January 25, 2023

Weekly sports recap for Jan. 17-23 California: Tuesday, Jan. 17 - Freshman boys basketball lost at Osage 50-47 (OT). JV boys basketball won at Osage 46-45. Varsity boys basketball won at Osage 55-48. Wednesday, Jan. 18 - JV boys basket... January 25, 2023

Lady Pintos repeat as California Tournament Champions for fifth consecutive year. California Lady Pintos basketball had been waiting for the chance to host the annual California Tournament all season long. Last week, they got the chance to defend their tournament crown.The Lady Pin... January 18, 2023

California wrestling competes in Moberly Quad and Chillicothe Tournament California Pintos and Lady Pintos wrestling participated in the Moberly Quad and the Chillicothe Tournament last week.California faced off with the Moberly Spartans, the Boonville Pirates and the Palm... January 18, 2023

Cross country celebrates memorable season at banquet Two months after their season ended at the Class 3 State Championships in Columbia, the California Middle School and High School cross country teams celebrated the 2022 season with a celebratory banqu... January 18, 2023

Pintos football looks back on season during banquet After two months away from the football field, California Pintos football came back together Jan. 4 for their annual End of the Year banquet. Head Coach Seth Womack made a speech at the banquet to exp... January 18, 2023

Upcoming Sports Events: Jan. 18-24, 2023 California:Wednesday, Jan. 18 - JV boys basketball at Blair oaks JV Tournament, TBDThursday, Jan. 19 - JV & Varsity girls basketball at Skyline, 6 p.m.; Varsity boys basketball at Linn, TBD; Varsi... January 18, 2023

Weekly Sports Recap: Jan. 10-Jan. 16, 2023 California:Tuesday, Jan. 10 - Varsity boys basketball lost vs. Southern Boone 49-37 (California Tournament).Wednesday, Jan. 11 - Varsity girls basketball won vs. Moberly 65-56 (California Tournament).... January 18, 2023

Pintos, Lady Pintos wrestling results from December meets The month of December was an eventful one for California Pintos and Lady Pintos wrestling. California participated in five events, including two tournaments, and won 10 medals and nine duals.First, Ca... January 11, 2023

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