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]

Oakdale High senior Daniel Gazdik is listed at just 5 feet, 9 inches and 170 pounds, but plays much bigger with an open field in front of him. The standout defensive back and special teams specialist has sped his way to quality punt returns all year, and treats his interception runbacks the same... [Read More]