Archives: February, 2010
Centennial High’s Kessler hopes 3rd time a charm vs. Knights
Here comes Cody, again. “I hope it doesn’t turn out like it did in football,” said Cody Kessler, the Central Section’s leading scorer, who will lead fifth-seeded Centennial (18-10) at No. 4 Bullard in a Division I boys basketball quarterfinal at 7 p.m. Thursday. Two months ago, Bullard overcame Kessler’s 303 passing yards to defeat [...]
Clovis middle schools praised for commitment
Middle school is tough for students. It’s tough for teachers, too. Educators say those years are critical to a student’s future success. But schools often fail to work effectively with children who are in that awkward middle stage of youth — no longer interested in pleasing teachers but not yet focused on preparing for adult [...]
Two top wrestlers out due to injuries
Two of the section’s top state medal contenders — 112-pounder Stevan Knoblauch of Clovis West and 285-pounder Kyle Papendorf of Buchanan — saw their seasons end before divisionals because of injuries. Knoblauch, the reigning state runner-up at 103 pounds, suffered an elbow injury around midseason that got worse as the year progressed. Knoblauch, a junior, [...]
Golden Eagles eliminate Tigers in boys hoops
The seventh-seeded Clovis West Golden Eagles beat defending champ and 10th-seeded Edison 67-56 on Tuesday night in a Central Section Division I playoff opener. Derek Walters had 28 points for Clovis West. In other action, 12th-seeded Washington beat No. 5 Clovis North 60-54 in Division III opener behind 17 points from Rance Hightower and DeAndre [...]
Clovis man gets 16 years to life for wife’s slaying
A Clovis man who killed his estranged wife after he caught her in bed with another man was sentenced Tuesday to 16 years to life in prison. A shackled Cantrell Ellis, 39, showed no emotion in Fresno County Superior Court when his sentence was announced. He received 15 years to life in prison for killing [...]
Milan Institute Donates $17,000 to Clinton Bush Haiti Fund
Clovis, CA – On Saturday, February 13, 2010, Milan Institute, a collection of career schools offering training in the cosmetology, healthcare, massage therapy and business fields, held a company-wide Valentine’s Day fundraiser for Haiti earthquake relief efforts. The proceeds from all services performed at the 14 student salons and massage spas located in California, Nevada, [...]
