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Special Saturday CIF SJS Semi-Final Football Live on Game of the Week

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Special Saturday CIF SJS Semi-Final Football Live on Game of the Week

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Updated with new information and TV scheduling on Tues. Nov. 20, 2018

by Will James

Hometown Sports

The 2018 high school football season concludes with the CIF State Championship Games on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.

But before the final curtains are raised, and finishing touches of the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Playoffs and NorCal Championships are applied, unfinished business must first be attended to in the CIF SJS Semi-Final Round Friday, Nov. 23 and Saturday, Nov. 24.

Oak Ridge 4 Matt Jenner passing for the Trojans’s only TD vs. Folsom earlier this year.

In the top half of the Division-I Final Four bracket, familiar long-standing adversaries, #4 St. Mary’s and #1 Folsom will square-off again Friday Nov. 23 at 7pm.  But the bottom half of the D-1 bracket holds the greater attraction and intrigue where the #3 Oak Ridge Trojans battle the #2 undefeated Monterey Trail Mustangs in Elk Grove on Saturday, Nov. 24.

Access Sacramento’s live telecast of this brawl on the Hometown Sports Game of the Week begins at 6:40 p.m. before a 7 p.m. kickoff on Comcast and Consolidated Communications cable channel 17, AT&T U-Verse channel 14, and live on the Internet only from the NFHSnetwork.com.

Eric Cavaliere’s 8-3 Trojans have suffered losses only to Folsom, Del Oro, and Granite Bay — three perennial heavyweights in the viciously-contested Sierra Foothill League; the strongest conference in the entire SJS.  Oak Ridge brings a deep, talented, and experienced team into the fray after prevailing 27-9 over a stubborn Turlock squad in their playoff opener.

Veteran Senior QB, Matt Jenner leads a poised and polished offense that averages 34 ppg.  Jenner has passed for nearly 2000 yards with 57% accuracy and 20 TD.  WRs Avant Jacobs (37 receptions, 6 TD) and Sawyer Merrill (44 receptions, 5 TD) head a deep receiving corps.  RBs Nathan Addleman and Mitch Anderson have combined for 1200 yards and 11 TD to provide an excellent balanced rushing attack.  A solid Oak Ridge defense allows just 20 ppg.

On the flip side, T.J. Ewing’s 11-0 Mustangs are on a roll, and will meet the Trojan invasion with perhaps the school’s finest team to-date.  The Mustangs swept through a weak Metro League slate, then walloped Pitman (Turlock) 63-7 in an opening-round tune-up rout.

Monterey Trail #17 Zach Larrier

Sr. QB Zach Larrier is the engineer handling the throttle of the Mustang’s vaunted Veer Offense, averaging 50 ppg.  Larrier punts, passes (1139 yds, 58%, 16 TD), runs (825 yds., 11.5, 14 TD), and excels ( 3 ints.) on defense.  RBs Jehiel Budgett, Viktor Oliver, Prophet Brown, Thaddeus Hills, and Caleb Ramseur form a deep and explosive corps that have combined for 3133 yards and 43 TD.  WR Andre Crump is Larrier’s top receiver, averaging 22 yards on 27 receptions and 11 TD.  The Mustangs’ rampaging defense is formidable, allowing just 8.8 ppg.

This match-up has all the makings of a classic semi-final with two highly skilled quarterbacks leading two well-coached, quality teams in a battle to reach the SJS championship round; a game that should be circled in red in your programming guide, not to be missed.

Across California, Youth Prepare To Vote For Many Reasons

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Across California, Youth Prepare To Vote For Many Reasons

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All across California, young people are preparing to have their votes heard at the ballot box. The 2018 Midterm Elections have evoked a lot of emotions out of people, and many are predicting a larger-than-average turnout on November 6th.

A collaboration of youth media outlets, each of which receives support from The California Endowment, has published several articles about what the young people in their communities are thinking about as they get closer to Election Day. The following is a sample of just some of their efforts.

 

KHMER YOUTH HUSTLE VOTES FOR HOTEL WORKERS, RENT CONTROL

The youth at Khmer Girls in Action aren’t taking this next election for granted. They’re spending afterschool phone banking and knocking on doors to speak up for hotel worker policies and housing issues. Read more on voicewaves.org at this link.

THE PUSH FOR THE YOUTH VOTE

In the months leading up to the midterm elections, media outlets have speculated as to whether this might be the year young people show up to the polls in record numbers. Youth organizers are hopeful for high turnout on Nov. 6, having spent the last two years trying to galvanize their peers not only to show up to marches and protests but also to vote. Read more about this story on yr.media at this link.

WHY I VOTE – CARLOS DAVILA-VIERA

Three years ago, Carlos wasn’t a US citizen. His mom and sister still aren’t. But since he is, he’s voting this year. He’s voting for himself, and he’s voting for them. Find out why by watching the video on Accesslocal.tv in this link.

THE KNOW WEIGHS IN “WHY WE VOTE”

We are DAYS AWAY from the midterm elections and for some of our youth, it will be their first time voting. At this critical time in our political climate, voting is as important as ever. Visit this link from The Know Fresno to learn why voting it so important to their youth reporters.

ARE YOU READY TO VOTE?

Are you ready to hit the polls? For first-time voters, the electoral process isn’t always the easiest to follow. Take this quiz from yr.media to see how much you know about the voting process!

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Cable TV Premiere for 10 “A Place Called Sacramento” Films Sunday Nov. 4

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Cable TV Premiere for 10 “A Place Called Sacramento” Films Sunday Nov. 4

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This year’s 10 winning films in the “A Place Called Sacramento” Film Festival make their cablecast premiere this Sun. Nov. 4 at 5 p.m. on Access Sacramento.

“Justin Time” writer-director William Mendoza on stage at the Crest Theatre.

All 10 short films will be broadcast including comments after the films from the winning writers on stage during the world premiere red carpet event at the Crest Theatre Oct. 6.

Among the 10, viewers will see writer William Mendoza’s film “Justin Time,” chosen for both the Audience Favorite and the Producers’ Choice Awards.

Other films are: Aldo Cocco’s “Delta Breeze,” Thalia Caraveo’s “The Disappeared,” Romeo Trocino’s “The Engagement Ring,” Judith Plank’s “Escargot,” Ritu Atwal’s “The Gift,” Eric Sanderson’s “The Story of Jane and Jo.” Nathan Reedy’s “Swipe Right,” Amy Lawrence’s “Triple Shot Latte,” and Danya Barrow’s “Tono Sommesso.”

Watch the premiere on Comcast or Consolidated Communications cable channel 17, AT&T U-verse channel 14 or watch from anywhere streaming from AccessSacramento.org.

Multiple playback times are available:

Cablecast Premiere

Sunday, November 4th @ 5:00pm

Replays

Monday, November 5th @ 9:00am

Tuesday, November 6th @ 1:00am

 

Saturday, November 24th @ 5:00pm

Sunday, November 25th @ 9:00am

Monday, November 26th @ 1:00am

 

Friday, November 30th @ 7:00pm

Saturday, December 1st @ 11:00am

Sunday, December 2nd @ 3:00am

 

Sunday, December 23rd @ 5:00pm

Monday, December 24th @ 9:00am

Tuesday, December 25th @ 1:00am

Access Sacramento Executive Director and Film Festival Director Gary Martin emcee’s the event at the Crest Theatre.  The world premiere was presented to a sold out audience of 920 attendees.

Following the films, all 10 winning writers are presented with their writing awards, and then specialty awards in acting, directing, cinematography and editing.

Later in the month, the 10 individual films will become available for viewing from AccessLocal.Tv and on Access Sacramento’s YouTube channel.

DVD’s of the complete film set or of the stage show and the films may be ordered for mail delivery by calling the Access Sacramento office at 916-456-8600.

 

Franklin, Sheldon Take Center Stage in Regular-Season Finale On Game of the Week   

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Franklin, Sheldon Take Center Stage in Regular-Season Finale On Game of the Week   

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by Will James

Hometown Sports

Regular-season high school football action in the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section concludes this week as contending teams vying for a post-season playoff berth are going to the whip as they charge down the home stretch.

Such urgency will not be essential for the teams featured in Access Sacramento‘s Hometown Sports Game of the Week telecast from Elk Grove on Friday when Franklin plays host to Sheldon.

This 7:00 pm game may be seen on Comcast Cable channel 17, Consolidated Communications channel 17, and AT&T U-Verse channel 14.  The game will also be streamed live on accesssacramento.org and the NFHS Network.

Any urgency or stress leading up to Friday’s final is unnecessary because the immediate football future for both teams has already been determined; futures that represent both ends of the spectrum.

Host Franklin, under new Head Coach, Evan Boylan, has endured a not-so-predictable slump in the wake of former Head Coach, Mike Johnson’s retirement from coaching.  The extent of this slump is represented in the team’s 2-7 overall record, and just a 1-4 mark in Delta League play; a record far from Franklin’s customary excellence that had registered post-season appearances in 10 of the previous 11 seasons under Johnson.

Nevertheless, the Wildcats will bring their best effort Friday evening vs. Delta League Champion, Sheldon.  Junior QB Brandon Rundgren has passed for 1297 yards with 50% accuracy and delivered 8 TD passes, but has also thrown 12 interceptions.

Junior RBs Josiah Allen and Jamari Harrison headline the running game.  They have collectively rushed for nearly 1000 yards with better than a 5-yard average.  Wide receivers Michael Hardey and Sheldon Smith have combined for 51 receptions, nearly 900 yards, and six TDs.

Linebackers Reagan Fonbuena and Elijah Cardenas are the teams top tacklers, registering 123 stops between them, and Senior DE, Alon Dorsey, is a leader on the defensive line, totaling 31 tackles and 4 sacks.

In extreme contrast to the Wildcats, Joe Cattolico‘s Sheldon Huskies have once again had another excellent season, clinching the tough Delta League championship with a clutch 27-21 OT victory over Jesuit last week.

Senior QB Francisco Salinas calls signals and has fired 8 TD passes; generally deferring to a trio of excellent RBs.  Senior, Tyrell Smith, tops this group with 1195 yards and 17 TD.  Together, Justin Williams and Ladon Johnson have combined for more than 900 yards and another 13 TD for the Huskies’ run heavy offense.  Dillon Juniel and Michael Graves are excellent receivers, having teamed for 5 TDs.

Though this game appears one-sided in all regards, this perceived mismatch may become quite compelling depending on the intensity and effort presented by the underdog Wildcats.  We shall see.

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Herd vs. Pack in Key Delta League Match-Up on Game of the Week

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by Will James

Hometown Sports

With the arrival of Week-9 of the high school football season, all contending teams hopeful of securing a post-season berth, now place extreme urgency toward notching victories that would afford them a better chance of reaching the playoffs as they come around the far turn of the regular season schedule.

This is especially true for teams fighting to hold a slight edge in their league standings over opponents trying to move past them to gain an edge with a head-to-head victory that will be a major consideration to the seeding committee when playoff berths are decided.

That’s precisely the case for Elk Grove, as the Thundering Herd attempts to notch a vital victory in a tough road challenge Friday evening at Cosumnes Oaks in a key battle with the Wolfpack on Access Sacramento’s Hometown Sports Game-of-the-Week.

This game may be seen on Comcast Cable channel 17, Consolidated Communications channel 17, and AT&T U-Verse channel 14.  The game will also be streamed live on accesssacramento.org and the NFHS Network.

With just two games remaining in the regular season, Elk Grove (3-2, 4-4) sits alone in third place in the Delta League standings, trailing Sheldon and Jesuit, both at 4-0.  Cosumnes Oaks is alone in fourth place (2-2, 4-4).

Because of Elk Grove’s highly uncommon schedule concluding with  its final regular season game being a non-league contest vs. SFL heavy, Oak Ridge, John Heffernan’s Thundering Herd must win Friday in order to maintain its hold on third place and a likely playoff berth.

With a victory Friday evening, Derek Milgrim’s Wolfpack can displace Elk Grove and seize third place in the Delta League, thus setting the stage for Friday’s intense match-up.

For this crucial game, Elk Grove is the visiting team and must travel, while host Cosumnes Oaks lies in wait, ready to spring a Wolfpack ambush.

In this game of paramount importance for both teams, the prime- time players are on the spot.  Elk Grove QB Carter Harris, RBs Tre’von Frazier, and Khalani Riddick, and ace LB Brandon Grant must deliver peak performances on the road.

For the Wolfpack, Sophomore QB, Anthony Grigsby, RB Jacob Trach, and two-way WR/DB standout Elijah King must parlay their home field advantage and solid clutch play into a victory in order to validate their playoff aspirations.

This combustible contest should indeed, be quite a sight to see; with more than enough spice to justify setting a program reminder for this event.

VIDEO: Monterey Trail Dominates Burbank For Metro League Lead

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VIDEO: Monterey Trail Dominates Burbank For Metro League Lead

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Monterey Trail QB Zach Larrier

The Monterey Trail Mustangs earned solo first place honors in the Metro League Friday defeating the Burbank Titans 41-6 on senior night during Access Sacramento’s Hometown Sports Game of the Week. Coach T.J. Ewing’s Mustangs first scored barely a minute into the game and never looked back.

Monterey Trail remains undefeated at 8-0 overall, 3-0 in league play. Burbank is now 4-4 overall and 2-1 in league play.

Access Sacramento’s Will James and Jim Dimino call the highlights.

Mustang senior quarterback Zach Larrier ran for three of Monterey Trail’s touchdowns including a 70-yard dash in the 1st quarter, while carrying the ball a total of 11 times for 104 yards and completing four of eight passes for 64 yards.

Monterey Trail 29 Andrew Almonte fumble recovery TD

Monterey Trail running backs Thaddeus Hills and Jehiel Budgett each ran for an additional touchdown while defensive linebacker Andrew Alamonte picked up a Burbank fumble on defense scoring on a 22 yard fumble recovery return. . Budgett carried the ball 13 times for 142 yards.

Burbank’s lone TD came at the start of the fourth quarter when Darius Daniel took a 12-yard pass from Levelle Bailey to cap an 11-play 70-yard drive.

Bailey carried the ball 18 times for 95-yards while Taniela Fisilau carried five times for 49 yards.

Complete TV replays of the game may be seen on Sat. Oct. 13 at 11 a.m., Sun. Oct. 14 at 3 a.m., Tues. Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. and Wed. Oct. 17 at 11 a.m.  Watch on Comcast or Consolidated Communications channel 17, or AT&T U-verse channel 14 or live streaming from AccessSacramento.org.

PODCAST: Youth Vote

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PODCAST: Youth Vote

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Wpodcast-pic[1]elcome to another episode of the AccessLocal.Tv Podcast. On this show, the Neighborhood News Correspondents are talking about the upcoming elections and the importance of the youth vote.  Their comments and opinions may surprise you! Feel free to chime in with your thoughts on the discussion in the comment section below!

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VIDEO: Antelope Holds Off Woodcreek in Narrow Victory

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VIDEO: Antelope Holds Off Woodcreek in Narrow Victory

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The Antelope Titans held off the Woodcreek Timberwolves 27-25 to remain undefeated in the Capital Valley Conference Friday.  The Titans overall are 5-3 and in their next game face the other CVC undefeated, Inderkum, who is also undefeated at 7-0 this season.  Woodcreek’s overall record is 6-2.

Access Sacramento’s Will James and Jim Dimino call the highlights.

 

 

Access Sacramento’s Hometown Sports Game of the Week travels to Elk Grove as the Burbank Titans square off agains the Monterey Trail Mustangs Fri. Oct. 12 at 7pm Live on Access Sacramento.

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Titans Travel Tough ‘Trail’ – Face Unbeaten Mustangs  on Game of the Week  

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by Will James

Hometown Sports

After losing their first three games of the season. including a pair of one-point losses to perennial league title contenders Christian Brothers and Sheldon, the Burbank Titans have rattled off four consecutive victories to move into a tie for first place atop the Metropolitan League standings.

Despite their impressive turnaround, #20 Burbank will undergo its toughest test of the season when the Titans journey to Elk Grove and square-off with the undefeated and 5th-ranked Monterey Trail Mustangs, Friday at 7:00 pm.

This game — featuring two of the most dynamic quarterbacks in the region —  may be seen on Comcast Cable channel 17, Consolidated Communications channel 17, and AT&T U-Verse channel 14.  The game will also be streamed live on accesssacramento.org and on the NFHS Network.

Despite the daunting prospect of facing his toughest opponent to date, Burbank’s 2nd-year Head Coach, Eddie Elder, has good reason to feel optimistic about the Titans’ chances, beginning with his Blue Chip star power in Jamele Bailey.  The senior QB is enjoying an excellent season as one of the most dangerous double threats in the area, having passed at 50% efficiency for 1063 yards and 15 TD.

Among a host of speedy play-makers, HB Taniela Fisilau, WB Darius Daniel, and SB Maliq Trice have combined for more than 1000 yards rushing and 14 TD.  WR Edward Asi is Bailey’s favorite target, averaging 28 yards per catch with 7 TD.  Daniel and Trice have teamed for 21 receptions and 6 TD.

Bailey, who also starts in the secondary, is Burbanks leading run- stopper with 63 tackles.  Free Safety Asi, and LBs Fislilau and Duke Finau are also anchors on defense.

The Monterey Trail offense is explosive, averaging 49 ppg.  Big-play QB Zach Larrier is a force.  He’s passed for nearly 800 yards in the run-heavy Veer Offense, completing 61% of his aerials with 12 TD, just 1 interception, and a 138.6 QBR.

The Mustangs’ rushing attack is more than spectacular.  Larrier has carried for 659 yards and 9 TD, while Jehiel Budgett (859 yds., 14 TD), Viktor Brown (400 yds. 3 TD), Prophet Brown 317 yds., 5 TD), Thaddeus Hills, and Caleb Ramseur form a deep and versatile brigade of running backs.

Andre Crump is the Mustangs’ top receiver, averaging 23 yards per catch with 8 TD.  Budgett is strong out of the backfield, with 173 receiving yards and a TD, while Brandon Hwa has chipped-in with 3 of his six receptions going for TDs.

On defense, the Mustangs fly to the ball with intense gang tackling.  Their pass rush that has registered 13 sacks and rampaging LBs and DBs that have gathered 7 fumble recoveries and 8 interceptions.  The linebacker quartet of Marcus Jones Jr., Andrew Almonte, Hwa, and Hill are an imposing group of relentless tacklers.

Sole possession of first place is at stake in this Metro League showdown; a fracas that is sure to draw a sellout crowd at Mark Macres Memorial Stadium.  Circle Friday’s game date in red.

VIDEO: Sac City Panthers vs. Sierra Wolverines

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VIDEO: Sac City Panthers vs. Sierra Wolverines

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Sierra College Quarterback Joseph Curry passes for the 1st score against Sacramento City College.

Access Sacramento‘s Hometown Sports Game of the Week last week shifted to community college football action, with the Sierra College Wolverines topping the Sacramento City College Panthers 38-30 at Hughes Stadium.

A full TV game replay of Sac City vs. Sierra can be seen Tues. Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. and Wed. Oct. 3 at 11 a.m. on Access Sacramento: Comcast and Consolidated Communications cable channel 17, AT&T U-verse channel 14 and streaming from AccessSacramento.org

Announcer Will James narrates the highlights:

 

Game of the Week returns to live high school football Friday, Oct. 5 at 7pm with the Woodcreek Timberwolves traveling to the Antelope Titans.

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