Author Archives: Joseph Shufelberger

About Joseph Shufelberger

Sports Writer for the Chico Enterprise-Record and Oroville Mercury-Register. Contact me at jshufelberger@chicoer.com or (530) 896-7774. Note, I am out of the office twice a week (generally Sundays and Mondays) and sometimes out on assignment so I may not get back to you right away.

Chico and Pleasant Valley high football teams off and running…

Well, make that passing. Would some quick thoughts on the Chico at Pleasant Valley 7-on-7 passing from Tuesday night interest you? Well then, let’s get started by ripping off some 100-word dashes. Here. We. Go. 100-word dash, Episode I The Chico … Continue reading

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Golden start for Butte College men’s basketbeall team

Depending on how it looked at it, the Butte College men’s basketball team either had an awesome opportunity or one big problem Wednesday night. The Roadrunners opened Golden Valley Conference play against the team many see as the preseason favorite … Continue reading

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Dual challenge: Orland at Chico

The best dual meet of the high school wrestling season in the Northern Section is tonight when Chico hosts Orland. These two teams have taken turns as the best team in the section. Last year, it was Chico’s turn. Orland … Continue reading

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Fast Break: Some thoughts on PV boys basketball players

I’ve seen three straight games of the Pleasant Valley High boys basketball team, and it’s about to be four with Tuesday’s home game against Enterprise. With the Vikings the host team of the PV tournament, they were the focus each … Continue reading

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Wrapping things up on football picks

Here were the championship picks from the week  of Thanksgiving: Division I Correct: No. 2 Paradise at No. 1 Enterprise. Winner: Enterprise. Division II No. 3 Central Valley at No. 1 West Valley. Winner: West Valley. Division III No. 6 Winters … Continue reading

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Title time both before and after Thanksgiving plus Follow the Updates

The championship is a win away.  Who will get a title? Let’s find out. Today’s (PLAYOFF!) Games Division I No. 2 Paradise at No. 1 Enterprise. Winner: Enterprise. NOTE: I will have more on this game either Friday or Saturday, … Continue reading

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‘Shipping in or ‘Shipping out? Semifinals Decide and Follow the Updates

Want a championship? You have to play for one first. And to do that means winning in the semifinals. Here. We. Go. Today’s (PLAYOFF!) Games Division I No. 5 Foothill at No. 1 Enterprise. Winner: Enterprise. No surprise here. No. … Continue reading

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Playoffs? Playoffs!?! …. Playoffs! (and of course who to follow)

Come on, you knew I was going to do that, right? Today’s (PLAYOFF!) Games Division I Foothill at Shasta. Winner: Foothill. Cougars playing much better of late. Ryan Pollard is slinging it again, and Shasta QB counterpart Bailey Odell might … Continue reading

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Week 10, the regular-season finale and Follow the Updates

Can you believe this is it? The last week of everyone playing football. Hmmm…getting a little misty just thinking about it. Let’s get to the picks before I need a tissue. Today’s Games Shasta at Chico. Winner: Chico. Shasta has … Continue reading

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Week 9 Picks and Follow the Updates

Today’s Games Almond Bowl: Pleasant Valley vs. Chico at University Stadium.  Not ready to make this pick just yet. Let’s get to some others. Sutter at Las Plumas. Winner: Sutter. Huskies will bounce back after getting beaten at home by … Continue reading

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