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Pintos football falls to Blair Oaks California Pintos football played in a rivalry game on Friday night in Wardsville against the Blair Oaks Falcons. The defending state champion Falcons had won their last nine meetings with California ... September 20, 2023
California cross country teams compete at Linn Invitational California Middle School and High School cross country ran for the hills in the 45th Annual Linn Cross Country Invitational on Sep. 9.In the Middle School girls 3,200-meter run, out of 91 total runner... September 20, 2023
Upcoming Events: Sep. 20 - Sep. 26 California: Wednesday, Sep. 20 - JV softball vs. Warrensburg, 4:30 p.m.; JV and Varsity boys and girls cross country at Rock Bridge, 7:30 p.m.; Junior High cross country at Southern Boone, TBD. Thursd... September 20, 2023
California volleyball swept by Conference rival Blair Oaks The California Lady Pintos volleyball team played in a rivalry game Thursday night against the Blair Oaks Lady Falcons. Moving into the match, California's biggest concern going up against Blair Oaks ... September 20, 2023
Clay hits home run in California win over South Callaway California Lady Pintos softball traveled to Mokane to face off against the South Callaway Lady Bulldogs where senior Addie Clay hit California's first home run of the season to help snowball a 13-1 bl... September 20, 2023
Weekly Recap: Sep. 12 - Sep. 18 California: Tuesday, Sep. 12 - JV softball won at South Callaway 10-4. Varsity softball won at South Callaway 13-1. Thursday, Sep. 14 - JV softball lost at Southern Boone 16-0. Varsity softball lost a... September 20, 2023
California Cross Country run at Vienna. California Middle School and California High School athletes ran against eight other schools at the Vienna Eagle Cross Country Invitational on Sep. 6. In the middle school girls 2,500-meter run, 42 to... September 13, 2023
Dunham strikes out 14 in Lady Pintos win over Eldon California Lady Pintos softball played their first conference game of the season on Sept. 5 in Eldon, marking the 200th career victory for California head coach Ashley Anderson. Sophomore pitcher Peyt... September 13, 2023
Lady Pintos volleyball loses to district rival Eldon California Lady Pintos volleyball took a road trip Thursday night to go toe-to-toe with a conference and district rival, the Eldon Lady Mustangs. California was coming off a 3-0 win over Smith Cotton ... September 13, 2023
Pintos fall to Southern Boone in Overtime Thriller In a much-anticipated matchup on Friday night, the California Pintos played host to their conference rival, the Southern Boone Eagles. California began the game on the offensive end and got into the r... September 13, 2023
Upcoming Events: Sep. 13 - Sep. 19 California: Thursday, Sep. 14 - JV and Varsity softball at Southern Boone, 5 p.m.; Freshman, JV and Varsity volleyball at Blair Oaks, 5 p.m.; Varsity girls golf at Camdenton Tri, TBD; Junior High foot... September 13, 2023
Weekly Recap: Sep. 5 - Sep. 11 California: Tuesday, Sep. 5 - JV softball won at Eldon 6-2. Varsity softball won at Eldon 9-2. Freshman Volleyball won vs. Smith-Cotton 2-1 (8-25, 25-23, 15-7). The team's record is now 2-1. JV volley... September 13, 2023
Pintos acquire 31-3 victory over Fulton Hornets California Pintos football returned home after a shutout win over Willow Springs to take on the Fulton Hornets. Although the team experienced some difficulties early on, the Pintos came back in the se... September 6, 2023
Lady Pintos volleyball withstand Father Tolton in season opener California Lady Pintos volleyball began a new season Aug. 29 in a matchup at home against the Father Tolton Catholic Lady Trailblazers. Although they were down at different points in each set, the Lad... September 6, 2023
Lady Pintos softball win two games in one week The California Lady Pintos softball won games against the Belle Lady Tigers and Russellville Lady Indians last week. In the first game at home against Belle, the Lady Pintos selected sophomore Peyton ... September 6, 2023
Upcoming Events: Sep. 6 - Sep. 12 California:Wednesday, Sep. 6 - JV and Varsity boys and girls track and field at Vienna, 3:30 p.m.; Varsity girls golf at Lady Crusader Invitational, TBD.Thursday, Sep. 7 - Freshman, JV and Varsity vol... September 6, 2023
Weekly Recap: Aug. 29 - Sep. 4 California:Tuesday, Aug. 29 - Varsity softball won vs. Belle 3-0. Freshman volleyball lost vs. Father Tolton Regional Catholic 2-1 (17-25, 25-19, 3-15). JV volleyball won vs. Father Tolton Regional Ca... September 6, 2023
Upcoming Events: Aug. 30 - Sep. 5 California: Wednesday, Aug. 30 - Varsity girls golf at New Bloomfield, TBD. Thursday, Aug. 31 - Freshman, JV and Varsity volleyball vs. Boonville, 5 p.m.; JV & Varsity softball at Russellville, 5 ... August 30, 2023
Lady Pintos compete in Columbia-Battle volleyball jamboree After a long summer of workouts, camps and tournaments, California Lady Pintos volleyball began a new season with two exhibition matches at the Columbia-Battle Volleyball Jamboree between the Fatima L... August 30, 2023
Pintos blank Willow Springs 56-0 to begin season California Pintos football got back in the saddle Friday night by taking a road trip to Willow Springs to take on the Willow Springs Bears. Friday's season-opener was also the first game for the Pinto... August 30, 2023
California shut out by St. Elizabeth in season opener The Lady Pintos' softball team were rudely awakened Monday night when St. Elizabeth starting pitcher Riley Hammond pitched a no-hitter. The result was a 10-0 loss in five innings to the St. Elizabeth ... August 30, 2023
Lady Pintos Softball begins season at California Jamboree California Lady Pintos softball returned to the diamond on Friday night when they hosted Russellville, Jamestown and Eugene at the California Softball Tournament. Each team at the Jamboree played each... August 23, 2023
Russellville Football holds Media Night for third season Russellville High School football is back for their third season as a program and hosted a media night Thursday to kick off the new year. Last season, under the direction of head coach Timothy Rulo, t... August 23, 2023
Upcoming Events: Aug. 23 - Aug. 29 California: Friday, Aug. 25 - JV & Varsity softball vs. Smith-Cotton, 5:30 p.m.; Varsity football at Willow Springs, 7 p.m.; Varsity girls golf at Boonville Par Three Tournament, TBD. Saturday, Au... August 23, 2023
Pintos Spotlight: Alayna Butts Former California High School student Alayna Butts learned teamwork and patience through a diverse athletic career as a Lady Pinto. "With being a three-sport athlete, it can be hard to balance school,... August 23, 2023
Latham R-V prepares for 2023-24 school year District infoWebsite: lathambraves.comFirst day: Aug. 22.Last day: May 17.Central officeSuperintendent: Tracey Bieri, [email protected]: Tracey Bieri.Address: 156 School St., Latham.Pho... August 16, 2023
High Point R-III welcomes new staff members District infoWebsite: www.highpointr3.com.First day: Aug. 23.Last day: May 9.Superintendent: David Franks, [email protected]: David Franks.Address: 60909 Route C.Phone: 660-489-2213.Re... August 16, 2023
Pintos Spotlight: Ian Peterson Ian Peterson describes himself as a "typical small town kid" who enjoys hunting, golfing and football. However, baseball has been Peterson's passion throughout his entire life. He started playing tee-... August 16, 2023
Frank Sisters make their mark in Junior Olympic Track and Field Moniteau County residents Nicki Frank, 13, and Corynn Frank, 14, etched their names in Junior Track & Field history.The sisters both qualified for the AAU National Junior Olympics Track & Fiel... August 16, 2023
Garcia helps Wolfpack Soccer win gold in Springfield Under the direction of head coach Christopher Williamson, the Wolfpack Academy Elite Soccer is a competitive soccer program for high school students. The Wolfpack Academy is a diverse team consisting ... August 9, 2023
Pintos Spotlight: Ella Percival In the world of California Lady Pintos softball, Ella Percival is another name that's been etched into the school's record book.Percival began playing softball at the age of six for a tee-ball... August 9, 2023
Pintos Spotlight: Grace Dampf Sometimes in high school athletics, two Dampfs are better than one.Grace Dampf and her brother Peter have become standout players in California High School athletics. For Grace, her field of expertise... August 2, 2023
Stingrays set 47 personal-best records at Mid-Missouri Championships These are the results for the California Stingrays swim team at the 2023 Mid-Mo Championship in Eldon against the Boonville Blue Marlins, the Centralia Hurricanes, the Eldon Dolphins, the Fulton Fins,... July 26, 2023
Lady Pintos volleyball demonstrate strong pre-season showing California High School Lady Pintos volleyball competed from July 18 to July 19 at the Licking Summer Camp at the LINC in Jefferson City in preparation for the 2023 season. All three of California's te... July 26, 2023
California FFA students hold pigs for County Fair California youths are preparing for the Moniteau County Fair in August by putting their focus on agriculture. Members of the California FFA have been storing pigs from around the county inside a speci... July 26, 2023
Pintos Spotlight: Peter Dampf For former California Pintos athelte Peter Dampf, understanding teamwork and the bigger picture brought him closer to victory. Dampf grew up in High Point and started playing basketball at a young age... July 19, 2023
Fulks becomes Pintos Wrestling Head Coach Pintos wrestling has a new head coach. Lance Fulks, of Tipton, became the new head coach of California Pintos and Lady Pintos wrestling on June 22,. Fulks has a lengthly athletic history in Moniteau C... July 19, 2023
Pintos Spotlight: Lauren Friedrich One of California High School's record-breaking athletes is taking her skills to Stephens College. California alumni Lauren Friedrich won two All-State honors in volleyball and an All-State honor in b... July 12, 2023
Stingrays win 11 events at meet in Fulton These are the results from the California Stingrays swim meet June 28 in Fulton against the Fulton Fins, Eldon Dolphins, Sedalia Bandits and Mexico Marlins.In the mixed 8 & under 100-meter free re... July 5, 2023
Pintos Spotlight: Lauren Hill From 2017 to 2020 California High School softball alumni Lauren Hill made a lasting impact on her community as an athlete. Now she's swinging for the stars at Central Methodist University. She is a li... July 5, 2023
Roll becomes first head coach of Lady Pintos soccer California High School's newest sport, girls soccer, brings in a new coach for the Lady Pintos.Local day care owner and former collegiate soccer player Anny Roll will step back onto the field as C... June 28, 2023
California Stingrays host Eldon and Fulton in home meet These are the results from the California Stingrays' swim meet on June 21 versus the Eldon Dolphins and Fulton Fins.In the mixed 8 & under 100-meter freestyle relay, the team of Rhys Scrivner,... June 28, 2023
Pintos Spotlight: Martin Kilmer Whether playing as a quarterback on the field or as a pitcher on the diamond, California High School 2023 graduate Martin Kilmer maintained a consistent quality to his play throughout his academic car... June 28, 2023
Stingrays win 15 events at Eldon meet These are the results from the California Stingrays swim meet June 12 in Eldon against Jefferson City, Sedalia and Eldon. In the mixed 8 & under 100-meter freestyle relay, the team of Beckham Kern... June 21, 2023
Pintos Spotlight: Hunter Berendzen In the California High School class of 2023, few names are associated with athletic excellence like Hunter Berendzen. Berendzen was a triple-sport athlete for California from 2019-2023, playing in foo... June 21, 2023
Pintos Spotlight: Emma Russell For some athletes, the sport they play in high school can help define them as a person. Emma Russell, a former California Pintos softball player, told the Democrat she wouldn't be the person she is to... June 14, 2023
California Stingrays put the sting on Jefferson City The California Stingrays celebrated a victory against the Jefferson City YMCA Swim Club at California Aquatic Center June 6. In the mixed 8 and under 100-meter freestyle relay, the team of Chandler Mc... June 14, 2023
California - Missouri Eye softball shutout CCSB to remain undefeated California-Missouri Eye Consultants youth softball team retained its perfect season on Thursday. Led by head coaches Matthew and Tabatha Oswald, the California-Missouri Eye Consultants youth softball ... June 14, 2023
California Youth Baseball loses 8-1 to Tipton California's 10u summer baseball team, the California - Boombox Fireworks, under the direction of hear coach Jason Gatlin, hosted Tipton at Proctor Park's Field 3 on Monday night. Boombox Fireworks al... June 7, 2023
Pintos Spotlight: Tristan Porter The third of six children to Doug and Melanie Porter, Tristan Porter was born Aug. 2, 2002. Porter was raised in the small town of High Point and went to school there from kindergarten through the eig... June 7, 2023
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