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Gridley Sinks Deeper into Sports Complex Costs

Jun 30, 2026 01:42PM ● By Susan Meeker

Unstable soil beneath Gridley’s sports complex is driving the need for expanded foundation work and adding new costs to a project already stretched beyond its grant funding.

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Live Oak Little League Eyes Tournament Comeback

Jun 30, 2026 01:09PM ● By Steven Bryla

The Live Oak Little League 10-12 softball team lost to Chico LL on Sunday, June 28 1-0 in the winners bracket of the Shasta Sections tournament.

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Freebirds Drop Third-Straight Series in June

Jun 30, 2026 09:23AM ● By YSBC Sports

The Yuba-Sutter Freebirds dropped their third-consecutive series of June on Sunday, June 28 as they lost to the Oakland Ballers 11-10.

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Gridley Juniors Win District Title

Jun 24, 2026 08:51AM ● By Jose Villalobos

The Gridley Little League Junior All-Star softball team captured the District 47 championship June 18, completing an undefeated run through the tournament at DeGarmo Park in Chico.

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Live Oak 10-12 Softball Secures Second-Straight CA District 2 Banner

Jun 24, 2026 08:25AM ● By Steven Bryla

The Live Oak Little League 10-12 softball team clinched its second-straight California District 2 championship as they defeated Sutter Area 11-1 on Sunday, June 21.

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North Sweeps South in 49th Lions All-StarGame

Jun 23, 2026 02:45PM ● By YSBC Sports

Five 2026 football alumni from the Yuba-Sutter community represented their former schools and donned their colors for the final time on Saturday, June 20 in the 49th Annual Lions All-Star Game.

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Sutter Area LL Tops Live Oak in CA D2 Softball Tournament

Jun 16, 2026 04:09PM ● By Steven Bryla, photos by Steven Bryla

The Sutter Area Major girls defeated the Live Oak Little League 4-3 on June 12 in the opening round of the California District 2 Softball Tournament.

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Tigers Take Down the Cubs

Jun 09, 2026 01:05PM ● By Seti Long

Gridley Little League recently completed its city league tournament before beginning All-Star play, wrapping up the season.

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Gridley Little League Minor Hurricanes Take Championship

Jun 09, 2026 12:18PM ● By Seti Long

The Gridley Little League Minors championship game was played under the lights May 26, pitting the Hurricanes against the Tigers.

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YSBC All-Area Baseball Selections Released

Jun 09, 2026 12:01PM ● By YSBC Sports

As the official end of the 2026 spring sports ended this past weekend with NorCal Championships, it’s time to recognize the achievements of the outstanding athletes throughout our area.

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United Way Golf Tournament Returns June 22

Jun 08, 2026 04:47PM ● By MPG Staff

The Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way is inviting golfers, businesses and community supporters to tee off for a cause during its fifth annual Better Together Golf Tournament on June 22.

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Live Oak Softball Sweeps Majors and Minors Tournament of Champions

Jun 02, 2026 12:27PM ● By Steven Bryla

The Live Oak Little League softball major Lions and minor league Sooners softball teams ended their seasons with two banners California District 2 Little League Tournament of Champions.

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YSBC All-Area Softball Teams

Jun 01, 2026 04:55PM ● By YSBC Sports

As the 2026 softball season officially ended for our teams last week, it’s time to recognize our athletes for their hard work and dedication to their sport.

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Freebirds Endure Losing Streak After Being Swept by the Coast

Jun 01, 2026 03:02PM ● By YSBC Sports

The weekend series between the Long Beach Coast and the Yuba-Sutter Freebirds was an offensive outpour as Long Beach beat YS on Saturday, May 30, 15-10.

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Biggs Baseball, Softball Seasons Ended by Los Molinos

May 27, 2026 03:30PM ● By YSBC Sports

The Biggs baseball and softball teams had their season by the Los Molinos Bulldogs programs in the playoffs.

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Gridley Athletes Celebrates College Commitments

May 27, 2026 02:39PM ● By Seti Long

The Guardian Building filled with athletes, coaches and family members on May 20 as Gridley High School celebrated 12 graduating seniors who signed with college athletic programs during the school’s fourth annual Signing Night.

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Lions and Bulldogs Meet in Postseason for Bragging Rights

May 20, 2026 08:24AM ● By YSBC Sports

The Gridley and Live Oak baseball and softball programs, each met in the CIF Northern Section Division III playoffs in play-in games.

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Seven Biggs Seniors Taking it to the Next Level

May 19, 2026 04:13PM ● By YSBC Sports

Seven Biggs High School seniors’ took the next step and committed to furthering their academic and athletic journeys at the collegiate level on May 13.

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Take Me Out to the Ballgame

May 19, 2026 09:37AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Freebirds Unveil Bryant Field Upgrades, New Fan Experience

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Bulldogs Hosts Lions in D-III Play-In Game

May 12, 2026 04:02PM ● By YSBC Sports

The CIF Northern Section released their postseason baseball brackets for Division II and III on May 8.

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Butte College Cheer Returns

May 12, 2026 10:56AM ● By MPG Staff

Butte College will bring back its cheer program for the 2026-27 school year, giving student-athletes a chance to compete at the collegiate level while supporting campus athletics and events.

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Adventist Health and Rideout Renews Support for Yuba-Sutter Baseball Team

May 12, 2026 10:23AM ● By MPG Staff

Adventist Health and Rideout will return as the official healthcare partner of the Yuba-Sutter Freebirds for the 2026 baseball season, continuing a partnership focused on community health and local sports.

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Trojans Sweep Bulldogs in Series for First Place in Westside League

May 06, 2026 11:27AM ● By YSBC Sports

The Gridley Bulldogs baseball team were swept by the Orland Trojans on May 1 with a 10-1 loss.

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Firefighters Step Up to the Plate

May 06, 2026 11:11AM ● By Dustin Mattos

CAL FIRE Butte County Fire invites the community to the annual North vs. South softball game, set for Friday, May 15 at Vierra Park.

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Wolverines Get Swept by Braves for First-Place Battle

May 06, 2026 10:41AM ● By YSBC Sports

The Biggs Wolverines baseball team were swept in their series against the Hamilton Braves and lost their opportunity at a Mid-Valley League championship.

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Wolverines Snap Losing Streak by Pounding the Panthers

Apr 28, 2026 03:43PM ● By YSBC Sports

The Biggs Wolverines softball team snapped their three-game losing streak as they beat the Maxwell Panthers 14-0 on April 23.

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Cloyd Walks-off Bulldogs in Win Over Lions

Apr 28, 2026 01:47PM ● By YSBC Sports

The Gridley Bulldogs softball team walked off another instant classic between the rivalry with the Live Oak Lions in a 12-10 victory on April 23.

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Gridley Boys Tennis Ends Season in NSCIF Playoffs

Apr 28, 2026 01:24PM ● By MPG Staff

The Gridley High School boy’s tennis team advanced to the NSCIF team playoffs and hosted Central Valley in the first round.

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Gridley Boys Tennis Finishes Strong Season, Advances to Sections

Apr 22, 2026 09:19AM ● By MPG Staff

The Gridley High School boy’s tennis team finished second in league play this season with a 7-3 record, matching Oroville High School but securing the higher standing through a stronger head-to-head result.

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Lions Are Different Team with New Additions

Apr 22, 2026 09:04AM ● By YSBC Sports

The Live Oak Lions baseball team finished off the sweep of the Oroville Tigers on April 17 as they won 9-2.

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Frank Gonzales, newly named manager of the Yuba-Sutter Freebirds
Gonzales to Lead Freebirds in 2026

Apr 20, 2026 04:46PM ● By MPG Staff

The Yuba-Sutter Freebirds have named longtime baseball veteran Frank Gonzales as the team’s manager for the 2026 season, the organization announced.

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Dogs Go 1-3 in Central Coast Baseball Classic

Apr 15, 2026 08:41AM ● By YSBC Sports

The Gridley baseball team returned home this past weekend from the Central Coast Baseball Classic where they went 1-3 throughout the tournament that took place in Templeton from April 8-10th.

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Automated Strike Zone Debuts in Bryant Field

Apr 14, 2026 01:22PM ● By MPG Staff

The Yuba-Sutter Freebirds will implement full Automated Ball-Strike technology for all home games during the 2026 season, becoming the first professional team to use the system for an entire season.

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Defending Champs Open League Play with 10-Run Win

Apr 07, 2026 04:22PM ● By YSBC Sports

The Gridley Bulldogs softball team dominated their Westside League opener with a 14-4 win over the Oroville Tigers on April 2.

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Bulldogs’ Pound Cardinals to Open League Play

Apr 07, 2026 03:42PM ● By YSBC Sports

The Gridley Bulldogs opened Westside League play with a 15-0 shutout over the Corning Cardinals on March 31.

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