Stories from 8/19

The Sacramento Bee has a story on Burbank High School and its new stadium construction. The Titans football team will be on the road for the entire 2009 season, but will have new digs for next year. See Bill Paterson's story here.

Auburn Journal columnist Dan Krizman looks back on two big games in Placer football history. One was from last year and the other from 2000. See his story here.

El Dorado Hills Telegraph reporter Matt Long has a story that 10-year Oak Ridge wrestling coach Rocco Cardinale has stepped down for personal reasons. See the story here.

The Granite Bay Press-Tribune has a story on Oakmont two-sport athlete Tyler Kuresa. A soccer and baseball standout, Kuresa says this will be his last soccer season as he hopes to continue a career in baseball. See Kurt Johnson's story here.

Richard Banas II of the Lodi News-Sentinel has a story on Liberty Ranch High School, a new school in Galt. The Hawks will field a handful of varsity teams (in the varsity-only sports). See the story here.

The Vallejo Times-Herald takes a quick look at the schools within its coverage area (Vallejo, Hogan, Benicia and Bethel). For Jose San Mateo's story, click here.

Jagada Chambers of the Oakdale Leader has a story on Oakdale's honoring two long-time coaches. See the story here.

And ESPN/CalHiSports.com has another set of football previews. This one includes defending SJS Division VII champion Bradshaw Christian. For the story, click here.

NOTES: Oakdale High School has a new boosters club president. ... The Oakdale swim team is in good hands under coach Russ Van Cleave. ... For a Vacaville Reporter story on Dixon football and its first practice, click here. ... For a Tracy Press story on the volleyball teams in its area, click here.