The SiskiyouYouth.com Yreka High School Scholar Athletes of the year are David Sellens III and Emily Andrus.

Sellens plans to attend USC, and has earned “preferred walk on status” for the Trojan football program.

Andrus will be attending Brigham Young University. (more…)

The Pepsi of Mt. Shasta Siskiyou County Track Athlete of the Week is Yreka’s Anthony Whitaker.

Whitaker won the Pole Vault and 300m Hurdles at the NSCIF D-II track and field championships last Friday. At the Northern Athletic League finals the prior week, Whitaker won the Pole Vault, 300m Hurdles and 110m Hurdles. (more…)

Yreka Miners baseball coach Jason Freitas’ pick for the Miner Perk Baseball Player of the Week is Michael Elfgen.

“Michael had a great sac bunt, a 2-strike, 2-out RBI, and 4 put outs in right field,” said Freitas. (more…)

Yreka Lady Miners softball coach Ken Dysert’s pick for the Miner Perk Softball Player of the Week is Emilie Wagy.

“Emilie did everything asked of her, and had key hits,” said Dysert. (more…)

Yreka Lady Miners softball coach Ken Dysert’s pick for the Miner Perk Softball Player of the Week is Megan Hassel.

“Megan had key hits in the series with Lassen and made some good defensive plays,” said Dysert. (more…)

Yreka Lady Miners softball coach Ken Dysert’s pick for the Miner Perk Softball Player of the Week is Taylor Brown.

“Taylor hit well and played strong defense last week,” said Dysert. (more…)

Yreka Miners baseball coach Jason Freitas’ pick for the Miner Perk Baseball Player of the Week is Michael Schuler.

Schuler went 4/7 last week against Corning, with 3 RBIs and a pair of doubles.

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Yreka Miners baseball coach Jason Freitas’ pick for the Miner Perk Baseball Player of the Week is Tevin Cadola.

Cadola pitched six innings in Yreka’s 6-2 win over Shasta last week (1 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 6 K).

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Yreka Miners baseball coach Jason Freitas’ pick for the Miner Perk Baseball Player of the Week is Curt Bennett.

Bennett notched two wins last week on the mound, in relief against Shasta, and as a starter against Mt. Shasta. In six innings of work, Bennett gave up no runs, 3 hits, no walks, and struck out 6 batters.

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Yreka Lady Miners softball coach Ken Dysert’s pick for the Miner Perk Softball Player of the Week is Chantell Fraser.

Fraser is 7/14 in her last five games, with 4 runs, 2 RBI, 2 doubles, 2 steals, and a walk.

“She also made some great catches,” said Dysert. (more…)

The Pepsi of Mt. Shasta Siskiyou County Track Athlete of the Week is Yreka’s Ashley Ensminger.

Ensminger won the 100m, 100m Hurdles, and Long Jump at the Miners’ NAL meet against Lassen on Wednesday. She has the 4th fastest 100m Hurdle time in the North Section this season at 17.23. (more…)

Yreka Miners baseball coach Jason Freitas’ pick for the Miner Perk Baseball Player of the Week is Cade Parker.

Parker scored four times, and went 3/3 with a walk in Yreka’s win over Central Valley on Friday.

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Yreka Lady Miners softball coach Ken Dysert’s pick for the Miner Perk Softball Player of the Week is Kendall Moser.

Moser was the winning pitcher in Yreka’s six wins at the Lady Miner Classic last weekend, and was 3/3 at the plate in the championship game. (more…)

The Pepsi of Mt. Shasta Siskiyou County Track Athlete of the Week is Yreka’s Katie Brummet.

Brummett has won the Shot Put at every meet the Miners have participated in this season. She currently has the second longest throw of the season in the North Section at 36′ 10.50. (more…)

Yreka Miners baseball coach Jason Freitas’ pick for the Miner Perk Baseball Player of the Week is Cody Hoff.

Hoff notched a complete game win for the Miners at the Anaheim tournament over Spring Break, as well as batting .389 overall at the tournament.

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The Pepsi of Mt. Shasta Siskiyou County Track Athlete of the Week is Yreka’s David Sellens III.

Sellens won the Discus at the Eagle Classic Relays last week with a throw of 141′ 4.00, the best in the North Section so far this season. Sellens also set a personal best in the Shot Put of 45′ 0.50 for 6th place at the meet.

Update: Sellens boosted his Shot Put PR to 47′ 4.00 at the NAL meet with Anderson on Wednesday (4th best in section). (more…)

Yreka Miners baseball coach Jason Freitas’ pick for the Miner Perk Baseball Player of the Week is Gabe Durney.

Durney went 7/11 in three games against Anderson last week, with 7 RBI, a home run, and a pair of doubles.

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