HARD WORK PAYS OFF

There’s much to be proud of as Mariposa County High School celebrated fall sports athletes and their accomplishments last week at the end-of-season banquet.

Football

After a winless season in 2023-24, Grizzlies football took a step forward, going 2-4 in league action and were just shy of making the playoffs.

With a huge increase in numbers and incredible talent, the group has a young roster with many players returning next season as they continue to grow the program under head coach Chase Pometta.

Awards

Honorable Mention — Beau Pokora and Carmine Sandoval

Second Team — Brady Arebalo, Rusty Bull and Mason Sinclair

First Team — Laten Butler and Connor Filgas

Flag Football

In its second season at MCHS, the program fielded a JV team for the first time.

Flag football became sanctioned at MCHS as well as in the Southern League for the first time.

The Grizzlies went 7-1 in league play earning them first place and the league championship.

MCHS is the first team in the Southern League to earn the championship title under the leadership of coaches Bob Jaekle and Joe Lewis.

Awards

Honorable Mention — Demi Camorlinga and Annie Bryant

First team — Celina Heard, Alexa Morrow, Tania Marquez and Marley Gediman

Southern League MVP — Juniper Helling

Volleyball

Undefeated in the regular season, the Grizzlies took first place and the Southern League championship with their 14-0 record in league.

Even though the group lost in the second round of playoffs, their confidence and skills have visibly grown.

Under head coach Holly Earling, the team has a core group returning next year, as well as a JV team full of impressive skills.

The volleyball program has much to look forward to in the coming years.

Awards

Honorable Mention — Isabel Whited and Claire Bertram

First team — Emelia Williams, Gillian Pioske, Mia Hansen and Emma Pioske

Southern League MVP – Sage Hawley