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Rio Americano High School

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Rio Americano High School

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Sophomore Anthony Taylor takes a shot at a recent home game.

Q&A: Anthony Taylor Shines as One of Only Two Sophomores on Varsity Basketball

Cash Santiago February 6, 2025

At 6’4” and still growing, Anthony Taylor has become a valuable asset as one of only two sophomores on the Rio Americano varsity basketball team. The Mirada spoke with Taylor to find out more about...

Rio Americano High School English teacher Jolynn Mason played volleyball at Sonoma State in the 1990s. She was saddened by the university's decision to cut athletics.

Rio Teacher, Former Sonoma State Athlete, Saddened by University’s Sports Program Cancellation

Gwendolyn Lindsey and Adam Abolfazli January 31, 2025

Echoing the sentiments of current athletes at Sonoma State University, former Seawolf volleyball player Jolynn Mason was saddened and angered by the university’s announcement last week that it would...

The district's proposed stadium work. 1C.2, 1C.3 and 1C.5 represent additions of bleachers, lights, and a press box, respectively.

New Stadium Construction Not Expected to Begin Soon, District Says

Adam Abolfazli January 30, 2025

There are no plans to begin construction on the long-awaited stadium improvements at Rio Americano in the near future, the San Juan Unified School District said. Although voters approved the district’s...

Taylor Baker. Photo provided by her.

Rio Golfer, Recruited by Cal Poly, Wins Best in State

Hailey Hannon December 5, 2024

Stepping up to the tee on the 18th hole of the NorCal high school championship at Berkeley Country Club in El Cerrito on Nov. 12, Taylor Baker knew she was among the leaders, maybe first, but she also...

Harper Gardner (12) plays goalie for the Raiders at the American River College water polo tournament on Oct. 12.

Fall Sports Recap: Boys Water Polo Takes Section Title

December 4, 2024

Boys Water Polo Rio boys water polo completed their dominant season by crushing Davis 19-11 in the San-Joaquin Section title game on Nov. 16. The team (5-0 league, 27-5 overall) swept through the...

Rio Football Falls to Merced to End Postseason Hopes

Rio Football Falls to Merced to End Postseason Hopes

Kenneth Cox November 14, 2024

For the second season in a row, the Raider football team reached the playoffs, but their season ended with a 41-35 loss to Merced last Friday. Despite the Raiders gaining 69 more yards, the Bears edged...

The new Sac-Joaquin Section warning and ejection cards for sports game spectators.

Sac-Joaquin Section League Introduces Warning Cards for Rowdy Spectators

Milena Petrosyan November 13, 2024

Referees have long used yellow and red cards to caution or eject players. Now they can hold them up to unruly fans and impose the same consequences.  The Sacramento-San Joaquin high school sports section...

Raiders Upset Christian Brothers to Reach 10th-Seed Playoff Berth

Raiders Upset Christian Brothers to Reach 10th-Seed Playoff Berth

Kenneth Cox November 4, 2024

Like the rest of the Rio Americano Raiders, Raymar Griffith knows how to bounce back from adversity.  When a long touchdown run by the junior running back was called back for a penalty in the first...

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