The Valley Amateur- A PERIODICAL DEDICATED TO AMATEUR SPORTS

The Valley Amateur is a new publication dedicated to amateur sports in the Central Valley!

We publish Monthly with a print run of 10,000 and a readership of 30,000 per month. The Valley Amateur is distributetd to over 100 distribution locations including sports bars, doctor offices, sports clinics, atheletic events, restaurants, cafes, and much more! Read More...

David
The new site is awesome! Good job keep up the good work.

Justin (President)
Hope you guys like the new site, we are still making changes. The photo gallery will be up asap.

Jason
You guys are doing a great job! I love the coverage, the photos and the stories!!! GO Hoover!!!!

Shelly
It only gets better and better! Way to go, guys! You ROCK!!!

Eden
This website was a great idea, it looks great!

Mary
I like the sports schedule with all the local events!

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Catching Up with Casey McGehee
By David Taub
Casey McGehee is a content ballplayer. Now toiling in the minor leagues for his sixth season, the former Fresno State standout is still waiting for his chance to be in “The Show.” For the last three years, McGehee has played for the Iowa Cubs, the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. McGehee and his Cubs made visited the Grizzlies in late April. This was Casey’s second trip as a pro into the town that he excelled as an amateur. During the series, he went 4-for-15, with four RBI and a home run. The Santa Cruz native is a familiar face to the valley, playing three years for Fresno State (2001-2003). The Valley Amateur had a chance to catch up with the catcher and third baseman. He recalls the fun of playing for the Red Wave faithful and thoughts on his professional career. The Valley Amateur: what is it like to return to Fresno now that you are a professional ballplayer? Casey McGehee: It’s a little different. It’s kind of weird being on the road in what has become my second hometown. It is good to come back see everybody and visit with people that I don’t get to see very regularly. I have had a good time. It’s a little stressful, but fun at the same time. TVA: Do you do anything special when you come back here? CM: I try to catch up with friends and see some of the guys I played with at Fresno State. As much fun as ... Read Full Story

Catching Up with Casey McGehee

By David Taub

Casey McGehee is a content ballplayer. Now toiling in the minor leagues for his sixth season, the former Fresno State standout is still waiting for his chance to be in “The Show.” For the last three years, McGehee has played for the Iowa Cubs, the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs.

McGehee and his Cubs made visited the Grizzlies in late April. This was Casey’s second trip as a pro into the town that he excelled as an amateur. During the series, he went 4-for-15, with four RBI and a home run.

The Santa Cruz native is a familiar face to the valley, playing three years... Full Coverage

Men place 3rd, Women 4th at Community College Trials

The Fresno City Rams made a solid appearance at the Northern California Community College Trials in San Mateo May 2nd, placing in the top five in both men’s and women’s competitions.
Seven schools showed up to participate in the men’s division. However, six of the colleges were left staring at Hartnell College, who finished in first place with 27 points. American River was the next closest competitor with 15 points. Fresno City took the bronze with 12 points, including a first place finish in the hammer and discus throw events.
Fresno City’s K.P. Singh, a usual first place candida... Full Coverage

Bulldogs and Head Coach Angie Cates capture first WAC title

The Fresno State women’s golf team picked a great time to win their first tournament of the season. In the 18th annual WAC championships held at Sunnyside country club in Fresno April 21-23, the Bulldogs captured their first WAC title in the four year program’s history.
Entering the final day with a seven-stroke deficit, the Bulldogs turned heads with a 14-stroke swing as they came out as 2008 WAC champions, winning by seven strokes over second place New Mexico State. As a team, the Bulldogs finished with a three day total of 905 (+41) for its first team title. The Bulldogs jumped over... Full Coverage

Brandon Cash vs Anthony Von Rekowski

By The Valley Amateur

Pure Combat debut of Brandon Cash of Team Buhawe is a success. ... Full Story

Fresno State's Marcus Riley lays the wood to Colt Brennan

By The Valley Amateur

Colt Brennan tied the NCAA career mark for touchdown passes, throwing his 121st before he was knocked out of the game with a concussion, as No. 16 Hawaii remained undefeated by holding off Fresno State 37-30 at Aloha Stadium. Saturday, November 10, 2007. Quite Possibly Marcus Riley's signature moment as a Bulldog.... Full Story

Parker gets settled in

By The Valley Amateur