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Countdown to Kickoff

Jan 12, 2026 04:29PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Republic FC Releases Action-Packed 2026 Schedule

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Jace Rodriguez Named to FCS ADA Academic All Star Team

Jan 12, 2026 04:22PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

The Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association (FCS ADA) has named 57 student-athletes to the 28th Annual Academic All-Star Team, listing UC Davis football senior offensive lineman Jace Rodriguez as part of the collection of academic all stars.

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Stingy Defense Helps Women’s Basketball

Jan 12, 2026 04:19PM ● By Sacramento State News Release

Senior Benthe Versteeg and junior Keanna Salave’a each finished with double-doubles on the day and the Sacramento State defense limited visiting Weber State to just 13 second-half points on Jan. 3.

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Youth Wrestling
Dixon Youth Wrestling Brings Opportunities to Local Athletes

Jan 07, 2026 08:26AM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon Youth Wrestling is a new athletic program designed to introduce local children to the sport of wrestling, providing structured training and competition opportunities that previously required families to travel outside the city.

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It’s All About the Scrapbook is hosting a card-making class
Mark Your Calendars!

Jan 07, 2026 08:13AM ● By MPG Staff

Cat Show at the May Fair, Dixon Wrestling, Dixon Dolphins Swim Registration, Easy as Pizza and more!

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January Marks Start of Winter Sports Action

Dec 30, 2025 04:33PM ● By Kendall Brown

Winter sports activity in Dixon will pick up in early 2026 with a full schedule of high school competitions and community programs beginning in January.

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Landeros Caps 2025 Season with Jiu-Jitsu Title

Dec 30, 2025 04:01PM ● By By Kendall Brown

Abby Landeros, a 13-year-old from Dixon, has earned Season Champion status for the 2025 Jiu Jitsu World League season, marking a significant achievement in her competitive career less than two years after she began training.

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A's Agree to Terms With RHP Mark Leiter Jr. on One-Year Contract

Dec 19, 2025 12:30PM ● By Athletics News Release

The Athletics have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. on a one-year contract for the 2026 season, the club announced Dec. 17.

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Chip Maxson 2025 MiLB Executive of the Year

Dec 19, 2025 12:21PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Maxson Selected as Top Executive Among All 120 Full-Season Minor League Affiliates

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Republic FC Reinforces Roster with Pierre Reedy

Dec 19, 2025 12:16PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

The club announced Dec. 17 the signing of midfielder Pierre Reedy.

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Alonzo Carter Named as Head Football Coach

Dec 19, 2025 12:10PM ● By Sacramento State News Release

Will be the 14th Coach in Sacramento State Program History

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A’s Select RHP Ryan Watson in Major League Rule 5 Draft

Dec 15, 2025 11:15AM ● By Athletics News Release

A’s select three pitchers in minor league portion

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Brennan Marion head football coach
Sacramento State Announces Change

Dec 15, 2025 11:11AM ● By Sacramento State News Release

Brennan Marion announced Dec. 5 that he will resign as the head football coach at Sacramento State to become the offensive coordinator at Colorado.

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Eric Kubota Wins Tony Gwynn Lifetime Achievement Award

Dec 15, 2025 11:07AM ● By Athletics News Release

A’s Director of Scouting Eric Kubota has been named the winner of the Tony Gwynn Award, a lifetime achievement award presented annually by Baseball America for the greatest contributions to the game.

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UC Davis Football Freshman Caden Pinnick
Pinnick and Cofield Named FCS Football Central Freshman All-Americans

Dec 15, 2025 11:05AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Following impressive freshmen campaigns by Caden Pinnick and Drew Cofield, the pair of UC Davis football freshmen have earned FCS Football Central Freshman All-American honors as announced today.

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Dixon High Girls’ Flag Football Caps Undefeated Season

Nov 19, 2025 08:28AM ● By Kendall Brown

Earns Third Straight GEL Title

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Dixon Athletes Honored at Hall of Fame Induction Dinner

Nov 12, 2025 03:10PM ● By Kendall Brown

The evening’s theme, “By Honoring the Past, We Promote the Future,” guided the gathering.

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Solano-Yolo Rugby Club to Launch Camps

Nov 12, 2025 02:52PM ● By Kendall Brown

The Solano-Yolo Rugby Club is preparing for its upcoming youth rugby season with two introductory camps scheduled for Nov. 22 and Dec. 6.

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It’s All About the Athletes

Nov 12, 2025 10:17AM ● By Seth Henderson

Special Olympics at UC Davis’ Russell Field Hosts Hundreds of NorCal Athletes

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Grapplers to Compete Here in International Tournament

Oct 22, 2025 10:41AM ● By Kendall Brown

Top Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighters from throughout the world will converge on Dixon on Nov. 15 for the G3 Millennium Team versus Team Submission Grappling Tournament, a day-long event featuring international competition, local youth bouts and a $1,500 cash prize.

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Dixon Rams Raise Funds

Sep 30, 2025 04:39PM ● By Dixon High School Football News Release

The Dixon Quarterback Club is reaching out on behalf of Dixon High School Football to request community support in helping the organization replace an essential piece of equipment that was recently stolen: a golf cart.

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Teen Rises to National Rank in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Sep 24, 2025 10:12AM ● By Kendall Brown

At just 13 years old, Abby Landeros has become a standout in the world of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, earning the No. 1 national ranking in her age and belt division by the World League of Jiu-Jitsu.

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Hastings Joins Republic FC as Partnerships Vice President

Sep 22, 2025 01:22PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

As preparations for Republic Stadium at the Railyards are in full swing, the club announced the addition of Brian Hastings to its executive team on Aug. 28.

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Palmatier Picks Up Second Big Sky Weekly Honor

Sep 22, 2025 01:12PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

For the second time this season and the fifth time in her California State University, Sacramento soccer career, junior goalkeeper Izzy Palmatier was named the Big Sky Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 16 after helping the Hornets shut out CSUN on the road last week.

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Butler Nominated for Roberto Clemente Award

Sep 22, 2025 12:30PM ● By Athletics News Release

Major League Baseball announced that Lawrence Butler has been named the Athletics’ nominee for the 2025 Roberto Clemente Award, one of the most prestigious honors in the sport.

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Smagina Named New Women’s Tennis Assistant Coach

Sep 22, 2025 12:21PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Former Kansas and Washburn University standout Sonia Smagina joins the California State University, Sacramento women's tennis program as an assistant coach, head coach Sophie Breault announced Sept. 15.

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Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson
Mark Your Calendars!

Sep 17, 2025 11:26AM ● By MPG Staff

Dixon High School Football, Rotary Club Rummage Sale, Veterans’ Dinner and more! Take a look at what's happening in town.

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Mark Your Calendars, Dixonites

Sep 10, 2025 09:57AM ● By MPG Staff

Comedy Night, Anniversaries, High School Sports and more. See what's happening in your neck of the woods.

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Girls Encouraged to Play Flag Football

Sep 10, 2025 09:30AM ● By Kendall Brown

A small group of young athletes gathered the morning of Sept. 7 at Game Fit Dixon for the Girls Flag Football Elite Team Training Camp, a skills evaluation session aimed at developing competitive all-girls teams in the Yolo and Solano county areas.

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Grace Fellowship Church of Dixon is kicking off Grace Kids Club
Mark Your Calendars!

Aug 27, 2025 11:33AM ● By MPG Staff

Comedy Night with Dixon Family Services, Concerts in the Plaza, Dixon High School Football and more happening in town!

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Dixon High School Football Varsity and Junior Varsity boys helped distribute wood chips
Dixon High Football Helps Library

Aug 19, 2025 02:47PM ● By Kendall Brown

On Aug. 1, Dixon High School Football Varsity and Junior Varsity boys helped distribute wood chips at the Dixon Library Community Garden, 230 N. First St.

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Kiwanis Club of Dixon volunteers hold a club flag
Mark Your Calendars!

Aug 19, 2025 02:07PM ● By MPG Staff

Kiwanis Club Open House, Dixon High School Football, Dixon Chamber Connections Networking and more! Take a look at what's happening in town.

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Dixon High School Gears Up

Aug 13, 2025 10:56AM ● By Kendall Brown

Full Fall Sports Lineup Underway

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The Dixon Dolphins Swim Team concluded its summer season
Dixon Dolphins Make a Splash

Aug 06, 2025 08:08AM ● By Kendall Brown

The Dixon Dolphins Swim Team concluded its summer season with a strong showing at the Meet of Champions that was held Aug. 2 and 3 at the Roseville Aquatic Complex.

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nna Anderson of Ramtown Karate won gold in the Women’s Under 21 Elite Point Kumite Division at the U.S. Karate National Championships
Anna Anderson Wins Karate National Championships Gold

Jul 22, 2025 05:38PM ● By Kendall Brown

Anna Anderson of Ramtown Karate won gold in the Women’s Under 21 Elite Point Kumite Division at the U.S. Karate National Championships and U.S. Junior Team Trials, held July 9 to 13 in Fort Worth, Texas.

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