Big guns, big hits and fiesty dogs

Take a few seconds to think about, "the golden years" ... Weightlifting come to mind? Probably not.

If you didn't catch Tuesday's edition of Sports, what Gene Miranda continues to do is simply remarkable.

At 82-years-old, Miranda is still pumping iron.

And we're not talking about carrying 5-pound dumbbells during a brisk morning walk around the neighborhood.

The Browns Valley resident currently holds the bench press state record in his age division — 250 pounds.

Not bad for a guy who grew up battling polio.

Rowdy Rooters

It's that time of the year when student bodies every where are allowed to get a little wild with decoration.

Face painting, hair dying, huge banners and, of course, school apparel are all acceptable forms of rooting for your football team on Friday nights — however, shouting expletives at other players, coaches or even parents is a little much.

Rowdy rooters of the young at heart, getting carried away at these games, only condones the same behavior for youngsters attending. Let's keep it clean.

Sutter's loss, win

A virtually devastating loss two weeks ago definitely left a bad taste in the mouth of the Sutter football program.

After a last-second Central Catholic field goal nearly squashed the state title dreams of the Huskies on their home field, it didn't suppress their motivation. In fact, if anything, it revived the team.

Sutter traveled to Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. last weekend and blasted North Valley High of Grants Pass, Ore. 49-14.

And if you watch the highlights at ADvarsitysports.com — the game was certainly lopsided.

Assuming Sutter rolls through league and gets past Wheatland - a formidable opponent just waiting to knock off the Huskies — there is still a chance it can get a bid to that state title game.

Caught in a Webb

Last week, Lindhurst QB Rick Davis found wideout Kenneth Teasley for a 10-yard gain along the sidelines late in a high-scoring third quarter against Wheatland, but Teasley paid for it.

Just as the ball hit his hands, Wheatland safety Malcom Webb popped the senior and the back of Teasley's jersey was the first thing to hit the ground.

Both sides of bleachers sent "oohs" across the field.

As Webb stood above Teasley following the big hit, amazingly enough Teasley darted back up immediately, flipped the ball and rushed to get in the huddle.

Either he didn't feel the pain until he got in the huddle or until he ran the ensuing route, but he definitely felt it.

A play or two later, Teasley hobbled over to the sidelines. I'm sure it was just to get a breath of fresh air.

While it may be safe to say Teasley has sure-hands, it's also safe to say, Webb is an exciting playmaker. Note to wideouts: You might want to avoid going over the middle when playing Wheatland.