The Madera Tribune File Photo Jennifer (Moran) Parker, circa 1999. Jennifer (Moran) Parker turned her All-League Madera Coyote softball career into an Academic First-Team All-American selection at UNC Greensboro, and is now a pharmacist in Georgia.  Moran still ranks amongst the Coyotes’ best in many categories after graduating in more than 25 years ago. She is still the Coyote record holder for lowest ERA in a season with a 0.38, a number that may never be eclipsed She will

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Matilda Torres’ Steven Jamison drives to the hoop to score two of his 12 points in Friday’s win over the Central Grizzlies. He had a team-high five steals in forcing 37 Central turnovers in the blowout.  The Matilda Torres Toros boys basketball team got a much-needed confidence boost with a commanding victory over the Central Grizzlies in North Yosemite League action.  The Toros scored 55 points in the first two half and put away the Grizzli

The Madera Tribune File Photo Jocelynn Medina, circa 2009. When Jocelynn Medina graduated from Madera High School in 2009, she was ranked amongst the team record holders in a number of categories.  Now, 16 years later, she is still ranked in the top five, and still holds the record for most doubles in a season (13), which has been tied twice.  “Those stats are so crazy. I just loved the game. As long as we did what we needed to do at the plate,” she said.

The Madera Tribune File Photo Vanessa (Salinas) Tua’Au, circa 2008. Former Madera Coyote softball standout Vanessa (Salinas) Tua’au earned a Madera Athletic Hall of Fame induction in 2022, but was unable to attend the ceremony.  A little more than three years later, Tua’au will earn an induction into the Madera Coyote Softball Hall of Fame, and will be able to attend the ceremony. She will be inducted with Jennifer (Parker) Moran, Coyote teammate Jocelynn Medina and the 1989

As would be the case, the 1989 Central Section championship Madera Coyote softball team will become the first team to be inducted into the Madera Coyote Softball Hall of Fame.  The team will earn induction with players Jennifer (Parker) Moran, Vanessa (Salinas) Tua’au and Jocelynn Medina at the January 31 dinner.  That team defeated Mt. Whitney, 1-0, in Visalia’s Plaza Park for the title game after Alyson Crafton tomahawked an inside-the-park (there were no fences at the park

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Torres’ Elihanna Gallegos battles for possession during Tuesday’s match.  The Matilda Torres Toros continue their reign through Madera with a convincing 3-0 victory over the Madera South Stallions.  The Toros scored a goal eight minutes into the game and added two more in the second half for the victory.  The Toros, who are based in Div. IV, are looking for a second Central Section title, and came away with a solid victory over the Stallions

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Madera’s Samantha Riché gets off a shot during the second quarter of Wednesday’s win over Madera South. Riché scored six straight points from about the same spot in the second quarter. She finished with six points in the victory. The Madera Coyotes had one of those games where they dominated in every phase for a 55-21 victory over the Madera South Stallions.  The Coyotes rolled to the victory over the Stallions by shooting 44 percent from th

The City of Madera will begin its youth baseball coed league in April. The league is open to 4-5 year olds for a T-ball league and 6-7 year olds for a coach pitch league.  Team head coaches are needed. There will be one practice per week and games will be held Saturday mornings at Town and Country Park.. Registration deadline is March 8 and league begins April 11.