Madera Ranchos a little bit brighter this holiday
After four long days and more than 20,000 lights arranged, Jack and Tina Shannon finished their holiday decorations, but for them, the process is for their family and community. “It’s great to give back to the community,” Jack Shannon said. “A lot of people can’t afford to do something like this, so if they can […]
Madera Police Log: Nov. 30, Dec. 1
The Madera Police Department reported the following incidents. Nov. 30 8:07 a.m. — Animal injured in the 1400 block of Jennings Street. 9 a.m. — Animal complaint in the 300 block of South C Street. 9:55 a.m. — Code enforcement inspection in the 2700 block of Chianti Avenue. 11:49 a.m. — Traffic hazard near Tozer […]
Coyotes unable to close gap
Although the Madera girls soccer team lost a close non-conference match to a strong Clovis Cougars team 3-2, the Coyotes proved they can play with any team they line up against. “I thought we could defend and hold them. We thought we could get one and then defend some more. We knew it wasn’t going […]
Stallions down Lemoore with strong second half
With two first-half goals, the Madera South boys soccer team defeated the Lemoore Tigers in Memorial Stadium. The Stallions scored the first two goals of their Dec. 11 match in the first 20 minutes, but gave up a goal shortly after the second goal. “They got confident after scoring two early goals,” Madera South head […]
Madera teams get mat time at BIG duals
While many teams are still working to get their line-ups set, the Madera, Madera South and Liberty wrestling teams were getting valuable mat time heading into the winter break. Each team earned valuable mat time for its players with five matches Saturday at Ranchos Middle School at the BIG Duals Championship, hosted by the Liberty […]
Hawks come up short in championship game
After seven straight wins and two in the Hawks’ Classic, the Liberty Hawks boys basketball team were unable to find the final bucket in a 61-59 championship game loss to the Firebaugh Eagles at Liberty High School. “Overall, I thought our team’s performance was great and they played with a lot of energy,” Liberty head […]
Stallions finish with even record in tourney
The Madera South Stallions opened the Madera shootout with a pair of victories, but ran into the two best teams at the tournament and closed with a pair of losses. After a rout over Firebaugh in the tournament opener on Wednesday, the Stallions easily defeated the Mendota Aztecs, 50-29, Thursday. However, the Stallions ran into […]
Madera coach resigns after three years
After three years at the helm of the Madera Coyote football program, varsity head coach Yosef Fares stepped down last week “We appreciate the time and effort coach Fares has given to the Coyote football program,” Madera athletics director John Fernandez said. “We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.” Fares will […]
Coyotes finish tourney 1-3
After picking up its first win of its own tournament, the Madera Coyotes girls basketball team finished against the two best teams and suffered losses. The Coyotes bounced back from a last second loss to open the tournament Wednesday for a 56-40 victory over Firebaugh on Thursday before losing to Garces-Bakersfield 61-35 and Fresno, 60-26. […]
Strong leads Hawks in win against Madera
Liberty girls soccer player Holly Strong is used to scoring with dazzling free kicks. The senior, who has been doing it since she was a freshman, put on her latest display against the Madera Coyotes. Strong’s two goals, including a long-range shot from a set piece, led Liberty to a 3-1 win against the Coyotes […]