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A World Series that is Farm Grown: Old Parent Team v. New Parent Team Fight for the MLB Prize

FRESNO - The Fresno Grizzlies are inviting the Central Valley to join them at Chukchansi Park for an Open House to cheer on their parent team, the Washington Nationals, who swept the St. Louis Cardinals and won the National League Championship Series.

The Nationals will play the American League Champion Houston Astros, who were the parent team of Fresno from 2015-2018. During that time, the Astros won the 2017 World Series. Prior to the Astros moving to the Central Valley, the San Francisco Giants were the parent team of the Grizzlies from 1998-2014. During that time, the Giants were World Series Champions in 2010, 2012 and 2014. The Grizzlies are proud to have earned their own title, winning the Triple-A National Championship in 2015.

Under Friday Night Lights, Bulldogs Roll Over Rebels 56-27

FRESNO - Behind 28 points off five turnovers, Fresno State cruised past UNLV, 56-27, on Friday night at Bulldog Stadium. The 'Dogs scored 21 of those points during a nine-minute span in the second half as their lead ballooned from eight to 36 points.

True freshman Levelle Bailey produced his first two takeaways of the year, and first two of the game, picking up a fumble and grabbing an interception both in the first quarter. Bailey's interception was the first of three on the night for Fresno State. Justin Rice forced a fumble and recovered a fumble in the same game for the second time this season - the recovery was an 18-yard touchdown return which gave Fresno State a 15-point advantage late in the third quarter that began a stretch of 28-unanswered points for the 'Dogs. The junior linebacker led Fresno State in tackles for the fourth time in the last five games as he racked up 10.

Sanger Scalps Coyote Homecoming Celebration 59-21: Coushman & Barriga Crowned King & Queen

MADERA – The Coyotes celebrated homecoming at Madera High this week with festivities, a parade, a grand marshal, a football game and a crowning. The students had their themed days at the school and contests involving the eight 2019 Homecoming King and Queen candidates and floats for the Friday parade were constructed all week at the National Guard Armory on Yosemite.

Friday morning the Homecoming parade route for this year started at the Madera Unified District Office and followed Howard Road to the HOPY Intersection where it then proceeded down Olive Avenue to the Madera Memorial Stadium. Along with the class floats and school band, several floats featured the Blue Pyramid feeder schools such as John Adams and Lincoln Elementary, as well as Thomas Jefferson Junior High School.

Madera South Celebrates Homecoming Win Over Mission Oak 21-14

MADERA – Madera South High School celebrated its ninth homecoming Friday night with a 21-14 win over Mission Oak of Tulare. There was also a parade, a crowning of a new Homecoming King and Queen, and the whole event was led off by former Madera Unified educator Carles Beckett.

The parade began on Stadium Road at Olive Avenue. The Stallion band stepped off first followed by the club and class floats. The Fashion Club won first place with their club float which included a fully restored 1963 Split Window Volkswagen Van. The Class of 2022 won first place for their 1980’s theme float.

Hokit's Three Touchdown Night Leads Bulldogs Past Sacramento State, 34-20

FRESNO - A pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns on Saturday night lifted Fresno State to a 34-20 win over Sacramento State at Bulldog Stadium for win No. 1 of 2019 in front of more than 30,000 fans. Senior running back Josh Hokit was key in the Bulldogs' late surge, totaling nine carries for 65 yards and a touchdown during the Bulldogs' final two possessions.

Fresno State totaled a season-high 471 yards of offense with 312 yards passing and 159 yards on the ground. Defensively, the 'Dogs held Sacramento State to 245 yards of offense with only 12 yards coming on the ground. The Bulldogs held a 30-14 advantage in first downs and were able to control the ball with nearly 38 minutes of possession on offense.

Zorros Stun Phoenix Rising to Clinch First Playoff Berth in Franchise History

FRESNO - Fresno FC clinched its first-ever trip to the playoffs Saturday night, delivering a smashing upset of top-ranked Phoenix Rising FC with a 2-1 victory in front of 4,523 fans at Chukchansi Park. It was a tight contest as both sides had four shots, but none of which finished on target in the first half.

Phoenix eventually had the first attempt on target, as Junior Flemmings tested goalkeeper CJ Cochran at the 67th minute, but Cochran was able to block it away. Moments later, Fresno struck first on the counter, taking the lead at the 68th minute after substitute Qudus Lawal - eight minutes after coming on to the pitch - found enough space to move through two Phoenix defenders and fire one past Phoenix goalkeeper Zac Lubin.

Fresno State Ranks Ninth in NCEA Preseason Rankings

WACO, Texas - The National Collegiate Equestrian Association announced its preseason rankings ahead of the 2019-20 season on Wednesday afternoon. The Bulldogs checked in at No. 9 in the preseason rankings, holding steady since their last appearance in the team rankings on Mar. 12, 2019.

Auburn secured the No. 1 spot after a historic undefeated season and national championship crown. SEC teams Texas A&M and Georgia came in at No. 2 and 3, respectively.