The Fresno State Bulldogs come into this season with high expectations. I know, I know just like every other year. And I know many of you are aware of the heartbreak these 'Dogs have caused in the past. But, also all of us know what the Diamond 'Dogs accomplished this season.



With that comes plenty of hope. And with a team full of talent, returners and experience lies a preseason #25 ranking in the USA Today/ESPN poll. The preseason… Continue

Vacation is over, High School football is here, and CV Athletes is gearing up to bring you everything you need to know, want to know, and in some cases don't need nor want to know concerning high football in our fine Valley.



Let's jump right into it and throw down our Top 5.



CV ATHLETES TOP 5:



1. Bakersfield High Drillers - They are the reigning DI champs and Jackson is a threat. Until they get knocked off or… Continue

More Diamond 'Dogs news:



Is Fresno State's baseball coach Mike Batesole leaving the valley? That's the question many baseball fans are wondering around Fresno. Batesole has put his house up for sale, but has been coy regarding whether or not he's been offered a position elsewhere. Batesole's current… Continue

Diamond 'Dogs land Two more; UCLA lands Valley football prospect

It's amazing what winning a national championship can do for a program. Shortly after their miracle post season run, the 'Dogs received a commitment from Clovis West standout J.D. Salles. Wednesday Fowler High's hitting machine Clay Cederquist… Continue

Dos Palos High alum, Leonard Davis, earned a promotion to Washington Nationals AAA-affiliate, Columbus Clippers. Davis has been playing outfield for the AA team, although his stay was short. Davis only played ten games for Harrisburg Senators. Davis was terrorizing pitching as he hit .488 with four homeruns… Continue

Perhaps the news that Clovis West's J.D. Salles has committed to play baseball at Fresno State isn't as exciting as...say, winning a national championship. But, the experts here at CVA believe that the commitment of Salles shows that the 'Dogs are far from a one-hit wonder. I know… Continue

Being the best pitcher at your school and league sometimes is just not enough. But, with the hype and all the accolades comes benefits. Sierrah Garcia has accepted an 80% athletic scholarship to San Francisco's Academy of Arts University. The Los Banos Enterprise goes in depth with the story,… Continue

Los Banos High senior, Julio Cortez, is keeping his baseball skills in the valley for the next four years. Cortez is heading north of Los Banos to Turlock, where he will play shortstop for the Warriors.… Continue

Waiting for my tri-tip to cook to perfection and ran into ESPN Insider's preview of Fresno State's 2008 Football campaign. Reminded me of our excellent piece from awhile back.… Continue

Matt Garza was the ace for the Fresno State Bulldogs a few years back. Garza is homegrown talent, from the North Sequoia League's Washington Union Panthers. (You know, the school famous for its basketball teams, the one where the NBA's number one marketing genius, D-Steve, is… Continue

There's nothing really left to say. If you don't know by now, then get up from under that rock. The 'Dogs are the 2008 National Champions. The CWS MVP was Turlock native, Tommy Mendonca. Congrats to the entire team, this is a great thing for the community. Steve Detwiler drove in all six runs in this game… Continue

Today, 4pm PST, Omaha or ESPN.



ESPN reminded me that:



"To get to the CWS finals, Fresno State claimed eight tournament games against five teams ranked in the top 20."



Our prediction? Fresno State by a field goal 31-28. (No, that is not the Rutgers prediction for Sept. 1st...One must have respect for the metal composite *rolls eyes* bat.)



Let us know where you are going to watch. Go… Continue

Anthony Witrado is a former writer at the Bee, a current Brewers beat guy for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (yeah, no biggie), and a good friend of CVA. He passed along a timely opinion piece on the resurgence of Central Valley baseball. Enjoy.



CEDAR AVE. BETWEEN BULLDOG LANE AND BARSTOW AVE.

By ANTHONY WITRADO



There was once a time when the Central Valley reigned supreme in the baseball world.



From Little… Continue

The Nike SPARQ combine in Kerman turned out to be a good event. Despite most of the Central Valley's premier athletes not attending, there was still some pretty good talent present. Kerman's new head coach, Marty Martin, did a great job setting this event up. The most important thing that I got out of this event was how much it meant to the kids. A small community… Continue

The city of Fresno, heck the entire central valley, is in pure shock this morning. Everyone is still trying to figure out if it really did happen. Is it true? Did the Bulldogs really defeat the #2 team in the nation? Believe it central valley Cinderella is in Omaha. Your Fresno State Bulldogs are… Continue

Get Your Official Nike Football SPARQ Rating at the Nike SPARQ Combine/Speed Camp hosted by KERMAN High School.



Date: June 18, 2008

Time: Sign-in at 6:00 PM, Combine Testing starts 6:30 PM

Location: Lion Stadium, at Kerman High School, 205 S. First Street Kerman, CA.

Cost: $20.00

Participants: 7th – 12th Grade

Equipment: The Top Five participants will receive a free Nike… Continue

A big-time congratulations to Fresno State's baseball team. They have done the impossible. The Bulldogs are heading to the College World Series for the first time since 1991. The impressive part is the fact, they were the #4 seed in their regional tournament in Long Beach. Fresno State becomes the lowest seed ever to advance to the College World Series. They accomplished… Continue

"Hey, wait, CVA just relaunched...where is everyone?"



Well, in short, we on vacation sucka and the R & R is already getting our minds right for more big, site-related stuff. We will be checking in from time to time if you are that concerned. Also note, the site runs itself. We encourage you to customize profiles, make friends, and encourage new signups to your heart's desire.



Epic things to come as the Fall draws… Continue

CV Athletes' initial response to all of the allegations regarding the OJ Mayo ordeal is as follows, "Someone along the way, most likely, somewhere....got paid." We know, we know, insightful. Now that Captain Obvious has left the building we want to point out two very interesting articles regarding the issue that we have read over the last week or… Continue

It was a shocking Tuesday up and down the valley. In Division one the seeding committee got it right. No. 2 Clovis defeated No. 3 Clovis East 11-10 and now gets to travel to Bakersfield to face No. 1 Stockdale. The Mustangs defeated, my pick to win DI, C-Dubb by a score of 5-3.



Here's the shocker, well one of them, DII favorite Hanford was defeated by Memorial. I said if… Continue