Thursday, April 26, 2012
Diondre Batson attended Laguna Creek High School, runs for American River College.
An American River College sprinter with Elk Grove roots has Olympic Trials qualifying times, The Sacramento Bee reported. Sophomore Diondre Batson, who graduated from Laguna Creek High School, clocked a 10.13-second 100 meter race on Saturday at the Mt. SAC Relays on Saturday in Walnut, The Bee reported. He ran a 20.50 in the 200 meter race. Batson's sprint times are Olympic "A" qualifying marks, The Bee reported. His 100 time would place him fifth in the national among Division I college runners and his 200 time would rate him ninth. Do you know Diondre? Tell us in the comments. --- For more local news:
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
State's top soccer teams will compete in Bartholomew Sports Park this weekend.
A NY Times article explores the era of the $250 baseball bat.
Have you bought a baseball glove for your Little Leaguer lately? Did you pay more than $100 for it? How about a $250 bat? A New York Times story headlined "Big Price Tags Attached to Even the Littlest Leagues," looks at the big business of equipping youngsters for participation in youth baseball and softball leagues, quoting those costs and more. "A batting helmet protects tiny heads for $39.99," the Times reports. "A pair of Nike Jordan Black Cat cleats will make your child fast and fashionable at $51.99 until he or she outgrows them." Equipment costs aren't the only drain on parents' pocketbooks, the Times notes. Registration fees and travel to tournaments also add up. Here in Elk Grove, the Elk Grove Youth Sports Foundation provides …
Thursday, April 19, 2012
The summer camp will be held in June.
Kids from across Sacramento County will again have the chance to play sports and learn life lessons from cops and firefighters this summer. Registration is now open for the Kops-N-Kids summer camp, held June 18-22 at Rosemont High School. The camp costs $32 and runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, according to a press release. Various law enforcement agencies and fire departments from Sacramento County, including the Elk Grove Police Department, participate in the camp. "The focus of the camp is to educate children about gang resistance, violence prevention, gun avoidance, and to promote positive choices," the press release states. "Youth are given the opportunity for positive interaction with…
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Oregon teammates call Pleasant Grove alum talented and a quick study, according to this article in The Oregonian.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Warriorz Fitness wins 'Best Gym' title.
Those CrossFit fanatics: they tone, they lift, they eat crazy Paleo snacks, and they're mad loyal to their neighborhood gyms—at least, judging by the results of this week's Readers' Choice poll. Warriorz Health and Fitness and CrossFit Elk Grove were neck in neck in our poll, with Warriorz, run by locals Charlie and Micha Zamora, finally pulling ahead—helped along by a slew of positive reviews in our business directory. Click here to read about one Elk Grove Patch reporter's CrossFit adventure in "Diary of a Butt-Kicking." From high school wrestlers to moms looking to lose a few pounds, several dozen readers shared their experience at Warriorz. "My entire family trains at WarriorZ, each one of us with different goals, and each one of us …
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Two private companies, Cosumnes Community Services District vying for contract to manage tournament-grade ballfields, restaurant.
Which part of the City of Elk Grove's planned multimillion-dollar civic center seems to be speeding most quickly towards completion? Is it the new government offices? The library? Nope, it's the $12 million tournament-quality baseball-softball complex city officials hope to build as part of the project on Elk Grove Blvd between Big Horn Blvd and Laguna Springs Drive. City staff put out a request for proposals last year seeking an operator for the park, and three groups stepped up to bat. Representatives of San Diego-based SportsPlex USA spoke to community members at a special city council meeting last May co-sponsored by the Elk Grove Community Connection. Two other contenders will make presentations at Wednesday night's council meeting: …
Sunday, April 1, 2012
More than 2,000 runners participated in Elk Grove's first annual half-marathon/5K event.
The weather cleared up just in time for Sunday's Running of the Elk half-marathon and 5K race. More than 2,000 runners aged pre-teen to 88, many sporting fake antlers, made their way along flat courses that wove through fields near the Elk Grove Auto Mall. Another 100-plus volunteers ensured the event went smoothly. See if you can find yourself in our Patch photo gallery, or click the 'Upload Photos and Videos' button to add your own Running of the Elk photos. Racers came from around Northern California to participate in the event, which benefited the Elk Grove Youth Sports Foundation. "It was a great race," said Dianne Sandoval, who came from Rocklin with her husband, Fernando. "I liked seeing the horses running in the fields as I ran by…
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Helen Baker, 88, and Phyllis McGee, 84, will form a relay team Sunday.
Shallan De Los Santos
6:08 pm on Friday, April 13, 2012
This is another GREAT accomplishment for Charlie, Micha, and the other coaches! Way to continue making YOUR success OUR success!!! So proud of you all!!! Thanks for helping a "reformed fatty" like myself WANT to workout. It's been an amazing experience that will continue for as long as you are here. more ›