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Davis Turkey Trot set for Saturday

\n Most Thanksgiving traditions — like grandma\’s candied yams or mom\’s pumpkin pie — will only add inches to the your waistline. But in living up to its name, A Change of Pace Foundation offers a different type of Thanksgiving tradition, Saturday\’s 23rd annual Davis Turkey Trot. \n At the ever-growing event that has become … Continue Reading

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BRIEFS: Yang is All-Pacs top player

\n GROVE CITY, Pa. — Another former Blue Devil soccer standout has made a big impact at the college level, as 2006 Davis High graduate Hannah Yang was named the women\’s player of the year for the President\’s Athletic Conference. \n As a senior in 2010, Yang led Grove City College, a Division III school … Continue Reading

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UCD men slug Santa Cruz

Enterprise staff writer \n They\’re out of the rut. \n After dropping three straight weekend games — in similar fall-behind-early style — during \n Portland\’s Athletes in Action Classic, the UC Davis men\’s basketball team came out with a purpose on Wednesday at The Pavilion. \n Sure it was against Division III Santa Cruz, a … Continue Reading

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QBs lead teams into Causeway Classic

Enterprise sports editor \n It is a classic tale of two team, and a story about two Causeway quarterbacks. \n One signal-caller, who found out in late August that he would be the first redshirt freshman to start at QB in the 18-year Bob Biggs coaching era, mans the position for UC Davis. Another, who … Continue Reading

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Boys baksetball hopes to go back to playoffs

Enterprise staff writer \n This will be coach Dan Gonzalez\’s 11th season at the helm of the Davis High boys \n basketball program. As he comes off his best season ever, he knows his guys won\’t be sneaking up on anybody this winter. \n Carving out a 15-12 mark, a third-place Delta Valley Conference finish … Continue Reading

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Devil ballers have a full roster

Enterprise staff writer \n When Jeff Christian showed up at The Cage a couple of weeks ago, he must have rubbed his eyes in disbelief. \n Their stood enough female basketball players to fill a complete, deep, seemingly talented roster. \n Wow. This coming after his Davis High girls — sporting eight healthy players at … Continue Reading

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Davis boys get five Sac-Joaquin Section nods

\n With his team reaching the Sac-Joaquin Section championship game for the sixth straight year, Davis High boys water polo coach Tracy Stapleton thought he saw a lot of talent. Earlier this week, the rest of the section\’s coaches agreed, honoring five Blue Devils with All-CIF recognition. \n Senior Wade Allen joined coaches\’ son and … Continue Reading

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DHS girls water polo has 7 honored

\n When you dance through the season with a 31-1 record, win league with your eyes closed, then handily capture the Sac-Joaquin Section crown, it\’s only fitting that the region recognize your accomplishments. \n Such is the case with the Davis High girls water polo team after CIF officials and coaches named an unprecedented seven … Continue Reading

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UCD BRIEFS: Aggies picked for mid-major Top 25

\n The UC Davis women\’s basketball team has looked impressive in starting 2-0 and its huge 77-35 victory over Washington State on Sunday has made the country take notice. \n Following the Aggies\’ second win over a Pac-10 opponent since 2007, UCD is ranked in the \n College Insider Mid-Major Top 25 poll for the … Continue Reading

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CHP looking for driver in hit-and-run

\n The California Highway Patrol is seeking the driver of a car that caused a motorcycle to crash Tuesday night in the Capay Valley, then fled the scene. \n Office Cindy Leal said the motorcyclist, 66-year-old Michael McDonald of Capay, was traveling eastbound on Highway 16 near County Road 70 north of Brooks when the … Continue Reading

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Kids carry the day in local \’Annie\’

Enterprise theater critic \n The matinee audience for Davis Musical Theatre Company\’s production of “Annie” (the second show in its 26th season) was filled with children and their parents, all of whom were glued to the action on stage. \n It was a near-sellout audience and everyone had a wonderful time. \n “Annie,” with music … Continue Reading

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Serious about cutting deficit?

\n The issue: Commission begins to lay out a controversial blueprint for scaling back spending \n Many government commissions trying to reach consensus settle on mush and their recommendations are consigned to those dusty shelves where blue-ribbon reports go to die. \n \n BUT A PRELIMINARY report from a White House commission faces up to … Continue Reading

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Slugs could cure UCD\’s woes

Enterprise staff writer \n When you\’re not feeling well, there\’s nothing like home cooking … and taking just the right medicine. \n Tonight, as the 0-3 UC Davis meets Division-III UC Santa Cruz (0-1), it marks the season\’s first men\’s basketball game at The Pavilion. \n Not only is Aggie head coach Gary Stewart happy … Continue Reading

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A challenging football season for the Devils

Enterprise staff writer \n “Would I change anything?” \n Davis High football coach Steve Smyte paused. The questioner pushed him, asking for an honest assessment after his Blue Devils went 1-9, getting hammered by everybody they played in a rugged Delta Valley Conference gauntlet. \n “We didn\’t have a lot choices,” the former UC Davis … Continue Reading

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