Stories from 8/13

The Marysville Appeal-Democrat's Ryan Klocke found a unique story on the practice fields at River Valley High. The former U.S. national field hockey coach paid the school a visit and ran a camp. Find that story here.

Merced Sun-Star sports editor James Burns caught up with Atwater football coach Bob Valladao just before practice begins. He's got the Q&A with Valladao here.

The Sacramento Bee's Bill Paterson has a preview/feature on the Granite Bay football team, which still figures to be a Sierra Foothill League contender despite losing the majority of last year's starters to graduation. Find the story here.

The Colfax Record's Mike Ray chased down Colfax football coach Tony Martello just before the football season officially begins. Martello answers six big questions heading into the 2009 season here.

Ray is also a part of Gold Country Media Services, and his story on the Section's new football playoff plan is scattered throughout all the Gold Country newspapers. You can find his story in the Auburn Journal here.

Grant defensive tackle Villiami Moala made the Maxpreps top 100 juniors watch list. You can find the full rankings here.