Story by Madison Hernandez, Messenger Staff Writer
• October 26, 2012
Eighteen is no longer the minimum age for joining the Women’s Roller Derby team inAuburn. The “Auburn Gold Digger Roller Derby team” has made it official for kids 18 and under to join the program....
Story by Jeff Branson, Messenger Staff Writer
• October 26, 2012
Motocross, though it isn’t a CIF endorsed sport, is a big deal to many high school students. Since the CIF doesn’t have a competitive interscholastic system regarding motocross, it is not an official...
This fall season is looking up on the hill for Placer varsity football. Placer (8-0) is trailed closely by 7-1 upstart Center and Bear River, which holds a 6-2 record though they have lost to the two front...
Story by Alexis Angleton, Messenger Staff Writer
• October 26, 2012
Placer’s girl’s golf team has added another great season to their unbeatable reputation.
The Placer golf team’s coach, Carol French, helped lead them to victory. The team has had 11 matches and...
Story by Kailee Warren, Messenger Staff Writer
• October 15, 2012
When one watches athletes before a game or a meet, it is not considered out of the ordinary to see elaborate handshakes, team chants, or absurd eating habits. Superstitions in sports are not to be taken...
Eddie Vanderdoes IV was presented to the US Army All American team by Staff Sergeant Raymond Bouches on Wednesday, October 2, 2012. The game will be taking place in San Antonio, Texas on January 5, 2013.
Story by Mariah Velasquez, Messenger Staff Writer
• October 15, 2012
Student athletes have a great responsibility weighing on their shoulders. Between excelling in their sport and performing in the classroom, a lot is expected of them as far as completion of their duties.
Life...
Story by Holly Hockett, Messenger Staff Writer
• September 28, 2012
A brand new club on campus, Placer’s Trap Shooting team has taken our school by storm, though not many have even heard of it.
“I’ve only heard of it once, and that was just in the announcements”...
German exchange student, Tine Hummel, is excited to be here and is a great addition to the Placer High Tennis team.
Q: What do you like most about tennis?
A: I like that your behavior on the court...
Story by Olivia Morgan, Messenger Staff Writer
• February 28, 2012
The Auburn Parks and Recreation District is facing a crisis. Huge budget cuts are being made to some of the facilities that are incorporated in the District.
Some of the cuts include: Closing the pool...
The Auburn Parks and Recreation District is facing a crisis. Huge budget cuts are being made to some of the facilities that are incorporated in the District.
Some of the cuts include: Closing the pool...
Story by Kerry McCullough, Messenger Staff Writer
• February 28, 2012
The 2012 basketball season is well underway and the Hillmen
are making the most of it. High school rivalries play out on the gym floor and
the Placer basketball teams are ready and willing to compete...
