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 Community members join hands to sing “We Shall Overcome” at the conclusion of Sunday’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Local Host Committee put together a program for the annual MLK celebration that was superb, according to many who attended. Alejandro Juarez, Principal of Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School served as emcee for the afternoon. The nearly 250 attendees were welcomed by Donald Holley, presiden

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Adam Romero, left, and Olga Saucedo-Garcia from the City of Madera Parks and Community Services are joined by members of Big Valley Horseshoe League members. From second from left are Mike Jones, Bobby Chavira, Jason Longcor and Harlen Rippetoe following the completion of horseshoe pit renovations made by the league at Pan American Center on Wednesday. The Big Valley Horseshoe League of Madera has completed renovation of two horseshoe courts

For The Madera Tribune Madera Unfiied School District will open its new Parent Resource Center at a ceremony Thursday at 10 a.m. Madera Unified School District has announced the opening of its newest Parent Resource Center, a welcoming space designed to support and empower families as partners in student success.  The center reflects the District’s commitment to strengthening family engagement and providing parents with resources to support learning at home. The Parent Resour

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.

The Madera Coyote baseball and softball teams will begin its seasons with an Hall of Fame induction ceremony and dinner. The Coyote baseball team will honor Mark Beyer and Alec Mehrten during the Coyote Baseball Fundraiser Dinner on February 7 at San Joaquin Wine Co. (21821 Avenue 16). The dinner will include silent and live auctions and a raffle. Tickets are $60 each or $450 for a table of eight. Doors open at 5 and dinner will be served at 6 p.m.