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B’nai B’rith wrapup: Bullard winner Ali Teliha and others honored in 62nd event

Bullard High’s Alexandra “Ali” Teliha, who likes to surf, rode a wave of emotion unlike any in her 18 years Monday night upon receiving the B’nai B’rith Student-Athlete Award at the Clovis Veterans Memorial Building. “Oh my gosh, I can’t believe I’m standing up here,” she gushed to a crowd of 500 after being announced [...]read more »

Clovis’ Jake Gatewood headed to Wrigley Field for All-America baseball game in August

Clovis High junior Jake Gatewood has been selected to the the Under Armour All-America Baseball Game, which will feature 36 of the nation’s best underclassmen Aug. 24 at Wrigley Field. The 1:30 p.m. (CST) game will be televised nationally on MLB Network. Players are selected by a committee from the Baseball Factory, which develops programs [...]read more »

Clovis East’s Beekman pulls historical double in section Masters track and field

Clovis East High senior Brad Beekman delivered an unprecedented sweep in the 94-year history of the Central Section track and field finals Saturday at Buchanan’s Veterans Memorial Stadium. Not only did Beekman attempt a rare triple — pole vault, discus and shot put — he actually won two of them. He left with gold medals [...]read more »