Oakdale’s 215-pound senior wrestler Charlie Gilstrap led Oakdale’s varsity wrestling program to a second place finish at the recent John Zehnder Duals in Elk Grove. He pinned Ponderosa standout Paul Buchanan in a huge upper-weight showdown between two of the best in the entire Sac-Jo... [Read More]

His team gathered at the north end of the American River College stadium, Oakdale High football coach Trent Merzon tried to gather his thoughts following his team’s 49-30 defeat to top seeded Inderkum in the semi-final round of the Sac-Joaquin Section Division III playoffs. But nothing cam... [Read More]

Vanden High football fans were anxiously awaiting a breakout performance from lanky college-bound receiver Chris Broadnax on Friday, Nov. 27 but the moment never came. Instead, Oakdale defensive back Nate Madsen did a stellar job limiting Broadnax’s production, despite several throws his w... [Read More]

With no time remaining on the game clock, Vanden High running back Damon Treat bullied into the Oakdale end zone from just a yard out, bringing the host Viking fans to their feet on the final play of the Sac-Joaquin Section Division III quarterfinals on Friday. But while Vanden fans celebrated t... [Read More]