Spartans, Mavericks to face off Friday in ‘Citrus Bowl’ rivalry
By Sara Beth Williams– The annual “Citrus Bowl” is slated to take place Friday evening, Sept. 8, at San Juan High School’s football stadium, with the Mesa Verde Mavericks (2-0) facing off against the San Juan Spartans (0-2)…
Jr. Mavericks football, cheer program make comeback for 2023-24 season
By Sara Beth Williams– After a six-year hiatus, the Mesa Verde Jr. Mavericks youth football and cheer program is returning for the 2023-24 season…
Two MVHS seniors awarded college sports scholarships
By Sara Beth Williams– Mesa Verde High School on Friday celebrated two senior athletes as they signed letters of intent and accepted college level athletic positions in football and softball…
High school sports in limbo amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Sentinel is making its coronavirus coverage available to all readers, with no subscription required. Please consider a digital subscription for just $3.99/mo. to support local news in Citrus Heights. By Marcus D. Smith–The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) held a…
New youth football program coming to Citrus Heights with familiar help
Greg Roeszler, known as “Coach Roz,” is the executive director of Playmakers, a nonprofit organization that helps at-risk kids and children with special needs through youth football and the foundation of sports.
Mesa Verde’s Mark Toscano wins Coach of the Year
By Marcus D. Smith–After a long season that was filled with ups and downs, it finally all comes to a close for Mesa Verde girls varsity basketball, and Head Coach Mark Toscano. This was a season to remember…
Basketball: Mesa Verde girls take home awards, set goals for next year
The 2019-20 season for the Mesa Verde varsity girls basketball team was astonishing, for many reasons.
Mesa Verde High School alumnus returns as head football coach
After a one-and-done 2019 year for the Mavericks former varsity football coach Bryan Golder, Mesa Verde High School looks to bring in a fresh face for 2020 — one that is familiar with MVHS, as he is an…
Mesa Verde players win Golden Empire League awards, lose playoffs
Following their victory against Casa Roble last Friday, Mesa Verde took their talents to Rocklin to take on Western Sierra Collegiate Academy in the first round of the CIF Sac-San Joaquin Section Championships – Division IV.
Mesa Verde boys varsity enjoy Senior Night win, playoff berth
Mesa Verde boys basketball held their final regular season league game on Tuesday, Feb. 11, when they hosted Casa Roble High School on the Mavericks’ Senior Night.
Seniors lead Mesa Verde Girls Varsity to best season in 15 years
Mesa Verde High School sent their seniors off riding into the sunset after defeating Casa Roble, 35-19, as they concluded their final basketball game of their high school careers.
San Juan wrestling team wins League Championships; preps for Sections, Regionals
They came. They saw. They conquered. The San Juan High School varsity wrestling team went into league championships on Friday hungry as ever for a win and a chance to advance to Sections for the boys and Regionals…
