Senior football players compete in their final season in memory of their fallen teammates
September 21, 2018
Hanna Yazdi Opinions Editor As the Seniors of the Varsity football team take the field for their final year of gridiron glory, they keep with them in their hearts the spirits of their brothers that are no longer with them. Jared Gaches and Trevor Keller, two youthful students from Place...
Freshman Amy Hiatt moves up to the JV volleyball team
October 27, 2015
By Kennedy Haswell Messenger Staff Writer There are a lot of things that make freshman Amy Hiatt a stand out. Maybe it’s the fact that she is 6’2”, or maybe it’s the fact that she made the junior varsity volleyball team as a freshman, one of only two players. Not only though is she just...
More sports specific P.E. classes craved by students
October 27, 2015
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By Katie Schwab Messenger Staff Writer Many freshman can’t wait to be able to take a P.E. sport. However, not every sport is offered as a P.E. at Placer. “It is actually a pretty simple formula” states the athletic director, Mark Lee, in an email. In order to have have a sport P.E., the...
Cheerleaders, where are they?
October 27, 2015
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By Madison Mohar Messenger Staff Writer You hear them on the sidelines at the football games, but why don’t you hear them at any other sporting event? Where are they? You may not hear them, however they are still there cheering in the stands. Whether they are in uniform or not the Placer high...
Students told to stay off track during football games
October 27, 2015
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By Lexi Heuer Messenger Staff Writer A new rule is being set in place regarding our Friday Night Football games, which will affect the Goldmine and its students. Beginning of the 2015 football season, students are no longer allowed to stand on the track by our Snack Bar. This subject has many different...
Unfair assumptions made that football players get special privileges in school
October 27, 2015
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By Clare Arnold Messenger Staff Writer Some Placer students believe that being an athlete gives you special privileges on campus. Often it is said the football players may be labeled as the “golden children” of Placer. However, this perception may not have its merits. “I hold athletes...
Placer High School will stay in the PVL League for now
October 27, 2015
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By Julia Lindbloom Messenger Staff Writer Placer High will remain in the Pioneer Valley League after a vote by the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section “Watch List Committee” of 5-2 to keep Placer in the PVL and out of CAL (Capital Athletic League) until at least 2018. This league change would place Placer...
Earl Crabbe Gym
December 3, 2014
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Mikey Ferreira Messenger Staff Writer Earl Crabbe gym one of the oldest gym in all of Placer county. This gym has been loved and celebrated in every year by Placer students. This gym is probably the heart and soul of this school. When people walk into this gym there is a different attitude. You...
Upset Students and Bare Mountains
December 3, 2014
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Ali Conway Messenger Staff Writer The boom has faded as football season comes to a great close. However, the lack of support has diminished greatly in a few short weeks. As winter sports gear up for another great hillmen season, teams are losing support they desperately need . The Ski Team, who...
What happened to Placer gymnastics?
November 24, 2014
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By Finn Thomas Messenger Staff Writer Placer used to have other sports available for students to be a part of, such as gymnastics, rifle team, and field hockey. As gymnastics seems to be a sport that's getting more popular across the nation, in college, and professionally, why don't we...
Male sports receiving more attention
November 24, 2014
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Ariana West Messenger Staff Writer Can girls join guys sports? I know girls have their own team in volleyball, basketball, golf, etc. but why do girls not have their own football team? I think this is extremely unfair because I know many girls who would love to play football but won’t beca...
Lower level football gets less support than Varsity
November 9, 2014
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By Finn Thomas Messenger Staff Writer Varsity football games are packed with family and students watching, and supporting the game. However, when it comes to the Junior Varsity and freshmen games, very few come compared to Varsity football game, which is right after Junior Varsity. Hundreds...
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