Donovan Rozevink takes in the 2-point conversion to put the Cougars up 36-35, defense gets the stop on Patterson’s final possession and pull out the victory, Cougars hoist the Section 4 blue banner.
Beyond blessed to be recognized on the field tonight for doing something I love, thank you, Escalon for your support and congratulations Cougars, undefeated in league, TVL champs, you earned it! 🏈
Nice to see a show of mutual respect as time wound down Friday night, Yellowjackets and Cougars exchanging hugs, both teams know this should have been Section semis or final round, TVL proud, still the best small school league around.
NorCal Division 3-AA runner up plaque presented to Escalon head coach Andrew Beam by EHS principal Jason Furtado, Cougars fall 49-14 to fast, athletic Acalanes. Season is over but 12-2, TVL and Section champions, you did Escalon proud.
Saturday, October 1 from 10 a.m. to noon, a Celebration of Life will be held in honor of Greg Largent, at Bob Loureiro Field on the Escalon High School campus. Gone too soon, coach, we will miss you! 💜
It may not have been the prettiest and by far not their best game but Cougars get it done tonight in D4 semifinal 48-28 over West Park. Head to 18th Section title game in school history next week against former TVL foe Patterson. 🏈
Macie Vickers, EHS Class of 2024, signs with Nebraska, a Lady Cougar 3 sport standout, ready to play collegiate softball as a Husker. Family, teammates and friends attended the signing ceremony Wednesday afternoon in the main gym on campus. Congratulations!
Cougars get the final stop, pull Patterson down near the 20-yard line to end the game. Another Section title for EHS, full coverage in the November 29 issue of The Times, plus a NorCal preview.
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Senior Anthony Jones on comeback Section win over Patterson: “We trust in the guys next to us to do their jobs.”
Cougars look to get the job done in NorCals, at Acalanes High School, Friday 7:30 p.m. in Lafayette. Winner plays for a State title. Watch for updates here. 🏈
Friday night’s JV and varsity football games will be played in Escalon, not Calaveras with JV at 5 and Varsity at 7, come support the Cougars tonight at Engel Field 🏈
Game day, Cougars looking for that “One More” win to earn the right to hoist the state championship trophy. Rain, wind, mud, bundle up and bring the cowbells to cheer on the football team, gates open 5pm a t Engel Field, kickoff vs. Northwood of Irvine at 6pm.
Ryker Peters goes over 2000 yards for the season, total team effort lifts Escalon past Pleasant Valley in the NorCal 4-AA bowl game. Cougars play for state title next Saturday at Engel Field.
TVL title, well deserved. 5-0 league record, awesome. 9-1 overall, outstanding.
But it’s the postseason and nobody cares how many wins you have. The game you need to win is tonight. Kickoff at Engel Field, Cougars vs. Dragons, 7pm. Watch for updates.
Section final for SJS Division 5 football title between the Escalon Cougars and Sonora Wildcats is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 26 at St. Mary’s High School in Stockton. See photos, story of EHS’s semifinal win Friday night at Sutter in Nov. 23 Times.
A little team craziness after winning the inaugural Battle for the Milk Can vs. Hilmar; trophy for the first game in the new Vaca Bowl will come home to Escalon 🏈
First win for Escalon at Ripon in more than a decade, running fourth quarter clock, nice way to wrap up the sweep of the Indians. Cougars hitting on all cylinders and defense stepped up huge in the TVL clash, full story in the October 26 issue of The Times.
Escalon prevails 30-22 with a late game touchdown and 2-point conversion followed by a Cougar fumble recovery on the ensuing kickoff, avenged last year’s lopsided loss at Homecoming, great way to close out preseason, now 3-1.
Cougars will head to Acalanes High School in Lafayette on Friday, Dec. 1 to face off in the NorCal 3-AA contest against the North Coast Section D4 champion Dons. Cougars claimed Sac Joaquin D4 blue banner. Game time 7:30 pm; winner will play for state title.
Cougars host West Park Panthers at Engel Field in Section D4 semifinals tonight. Kickoff at 7 p.m. with trip to the Section final at stake. Escalon will look to get win No. 601; watch for updates. 🏈
Escalon holds off late Golden Valley rally to win 20-14. Visit Buchanan in Clovis next Friday, a lot of work to do to get ready for a formidable opponent.
And your 2023 Homecoming Queen for Escalon is Hannah Wampler, center, surrounded by her fellow Queen candidates. Look for full coverage of a special night at Engel Field in the Oct. 25 issue of The Times. 🏈
Posthumous selection of Benjamin Beam for the San Joaquin Agricultural Hall of Fame, he left a legacy for his family to not only be proud of but also to carry on. Our best to the entire Beam family.
Nice show of respect after an OT loss to powerful Buchanan, Bear player admitting to Cougar Ryker Peters that they were not expecting the battle they got, Bears may have won but they left Engel Field with some hurt going on, smash mouth football 🏈
Career finale victory for Greg Largent and the varsity baseball Cougars, story and photos in May 11 issue, amazing career comes to a close on the diamond. ⚾️
Getting that “One more” sure felt sweet, congratulations to the Cougar players, coaches, cheerleaders, support staff, and the fans in the stands, Cougar nation proud tonight, State Champions. Full story, photos in the Dec. 14 Escalon Times.
Reminder, Cougar Cards to support EHS football will be sold in the community Wednesday, Aug. 16 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., cost is $20 per card, plenty of deals/coupon savings, some new businesses featured and includes football schedule. 🏈
Escalon’s Engel Field renovation unveiling tonight, ribbon cutting and long awaited home game for the road warriors of 2023. Crowning of the Homecoming Queen. Hosting Ripon. Let’s fill the stands.
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It was the battle for the 120 Cup Sept. 15 as the Escalon Cougars and Oakdale Mustangs football teams met at The Corral. City leaders shook hands prior to kickoff, the on field rivalry was intense. The Cup goes to Escalon; story, photos in the September 20 issue of The Times.
Congratulations to the Escalon Sports Boosters on a successful fundraising dinner and auction this evening, and thanks to the student athletes for working at the event, good to see so many people enjoying themselves.
Flag football excitement after OT win for Lady Cougars in quarterfinals on Oct. 26; they host St. Mary’s Rams in semifinals at 7pm Wednesday, Nov. 1. Be there at Engel Field to support the girls!
Volleyball blue banner coming back to Escalon, 3-0 sweep of tough Sonora squad. 25-10 in deciding set, congratulations to the two-time Section champs! Escalon Lady Cougars win it , championship run, now on to NorCals!
Third quarter interceptions by Ryan Lewis (Pick 6) and Sam Jiménez turn the tide in Escalon’s favor on the road at Windsor. Cougars prevail in slugfest, full story and photos in September 6 issue of The Escalon Times.
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heads out on the road to Sutter High School for the SJS Division 5 football semifinals, kickoff Friday night, November 18 at 7 p.m.
Escalon volleyball, flag football playoff games tonight at home, both begin at 7 pm, Lady Cougars in the postseason, come support the teams as they start the playoff run.
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Just about 12 hours until kickoff, Escalon vs. Patterson for the Sac-Joaquin Section Division 4 championship. Cougars and Tigers rekindle classic rivalry at St. Mary’s in Stockton. Gates open at 6, kickoff at 7. Tickets through GoFan. Section title on the line 🏈
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Congratulations to Cougars, show of team strength and pride, a little revenge for that 21-20 regular season loss, keep that collective foot on the gas, boys, all the way to Sutter and beyond!
First half ends on an interception by Sam Jiménez to end an Oakdale threat, Cougars lead it 28-14 but host Mustangs get the ball TJ start the second half.
Escalon Cougars take on Hilmar Yellowjackets in Division 5 football playoffs at 7 p.m. tonight in Hilmar, look for quarterly updates to be tweeted out right here 🏈
Volleyball girls proud to bring home the blue banner for Coach Teresa Williamson in her final season, also help co-captain Emily Vickers celebrate her birthday in championship fashion, congratulations to the Lady Cougars.
Escalon prepares for Dec. 1 NorCal battle, coming off 36-35 Section win after being down 28-14 at half.
“In the locker room (at halftime) Coach Beam rallied us, basically, and we wanted it more, for sure.” - Junior Ryan Lewis on win over Patterson for D4 title.
Escalon ranked number five in SJS D5 football bracket, hosts number 12 Pacheco on Friday night, November 4. A win there would put Escalon into the second round against number 4 seed Hilmar on the road, anyone for a TVL playoff showdown? 🏈
Lady Cougars advance to semifinals and host on Tuesday night, Feb. 20, time to pack the Cougar Dome! Varsity boys fall as Ripon got hot from 3-point range in the second half. Great effort by both Escalon teams.
Fourth quarter belongs to Cougars, pull out the victory after Sonora misses the extra point and the Donovan Rozevink pass to Owen Nash, extra point by Talan Reider provides the one-point win. Cougars get three-peat Section title.
Rozevink scrambles and finds Jimenez, 35 yard scoring strike, catch and run. Kick good by Talan Reider, Cougars trail 28-14 at the half. Will receive the second half kickoff