Some student-athletes have a hard time trying to balance their athletics and academics at the same time, showing their dedication and strategies for success.
With winter coming around, many student-athletes...
Student-athletes put countless hours into their sport and schooling, and they are expected to have a great work ethic and the ability to manage their time well. Being a high school student with such high...
Our own Placer High School Girls' Flag Football team just completed their historical inaugural season for PHS, here's an overview of how our girls feel.
The flag football girls have worked hard and...
Story by Marlie Buckingham, Messenger Staff Editor
• October 3, 2023
For the past three years, Placer fans have had the pleasure of watching their own dance team perform at rallies, halftime shows, and other school events.
The team, which practices two days a week...
In 1994, coming off of a 6-22 season, Placer Basketball needed a boost of energy to turn their program around. Luckily, there was a new man in charge. Coach Mark Lee, a section championship winning coach...
Story by Sierra Delp, Editor-In-Chief
• March 18, 2023
Placer High School’s junior varsity and varsity Track and Field throwing teams have had a successful season so far and share a passion for their unique sport.
The team has 11 JV members and 11 varsity...
Freshmen athletes at Placer High School are playing for varsity teams, explaining both the ups and downs of this feat.
Jeremiah Rethi, a freshman on the varsity basketball and football teams at...
It is not everyday that high school players get the opportunity to play on an NBA court, but that is exactly what the varsity boys and girls team was able to do earlier this month.
According to a 2016...
Story by Daniel Corkery, Sports Editor
• February 22, 2023
In its 126 year history, Placer High has had many prestigious and glorious athletes suit up, however senior captain Garret Dutro now holds the single game scoring record on the Hill.
In a much needed...
Story by Daniel Corkery, Sports Editor
• February 17, 2023
The CIF Sac-Joaquin Section division 3 playoff bracket kicked off round one in the Boy’s bracket this past Wednesday. 3 seeded Placer opened up against the 14 seed Natomas Nighthawks at home and came...
Story by Daniel Corkery, Sports Editor
• February 3, 2023
The Placer Hillmen basketball team had back to back games this past weekend against the Ponderosa Bruins and Rio Linda Knights.
The resiliency of the Placer Hillmen was on full display this...
The Hillmen traveled down to Roseville for a league clash against the Oakmont Vikings for a momentum boosting game.
The Foothill Valley League is one of the strongest leagues in the third division...
