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.

The Week 8 Picks plus Follow the Updates

Today’s Games Foothill at Chico. Winner: Chico. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Panthers get a cathartic romp here, putting a big number up just to feel better after all those close calls they have had and the forfeit loss. … Continue reading

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The Week 7 picks and who to follow for updates tonight

Today’s Games Shasta at Pleasant Valley. Winner: Shasta. Too many offensive weapons and a couple of mammoth linemen for Shasta whose names are hard to pronounce and harder to beat. Chico at Paradise. Winner: Chico. Like the dual-threat offense to … Continue reading

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The Week 6 Picks

Today’s Games Foothill at Pleasant Valley. Winner: Foothill. Chico at Red Bluff. Winner: Chico. Paradise at Enterprise. Winner: Enterprise. Gridley at Oroville. Winner: Gridley. Trinity at Durham. Winner: Durham. Las Plumas at Wheatland. Winner: Wheatland. Orland at Corning. Winner: Orland. … Continue reading

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The Week 5 Picks

Here’s how I’ve done: Week Zero: 3-0 Week 1: 6-6 Week 2: 7-4 Week 3: 7-3. The right stuff: Paradise over PV, LP over Oroville, Durham over Quincy, Orland over Gridley, Biggs over Esparto, Hamilton over Portola, Corning over Willows, … Continue reading

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Who’s got better picks (in Week 4) than me?

***Well, I would hope somebody! Kidding aside, and thanks to Thomas Lawrence of the Record Searchlight for the high school football picks header suggestion after using Mike Singletary and “The Natural” for previous headlines. Without further ado, let’s get to … Continue reading

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Youth football league outlaws blowouts

This is an interesting story on youth football league in nearby Sutter. Coaches are getting suspended and teams getting fines hundreds of dollars if a team wins by 35 points or more. http://www.kcra.com/news/controversial-mercy-rule-has-football-parents-angry/-/11797728/22052912/-/item/0/-/bigpxu/-/index.html What do you think? Is this necessary? Is … Continue reading

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Week 3 Picks: Who’s got better picks than me?…

Well, I would hope somebody! Kidding aside, and thanks to Thomas Lawrence of the Record Searchlight for the high school football picks header suggestion after using Mike Singletary and “The Natural” for previous headlines. Without further ado, let’s get to … Continue reading

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Extra points: Central Valley after beating Orland 21-19

The fast-paced offense the Falcons implemented this offseason was working well with running back Connor Silveria brushing off initial contact and picking up chunks of yardage and quarterback Timmy Naylor having the composure and quick feet to improvise his way … Continue reading

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Central Valley High football team beats Orland 21-19

ORLAND — The Central Valley High football team first ran away from Orland before holding off a hard-charging Trojans squad for a 21-19 victory Friday night. Connor Silveria ran for 199 yards and two touchdowns on 32 carries, and quarterback … Continue reading

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Pick me out a winner (in Week 2) Bobby

Bring on Week 2 (3-0 in Week Zero; 6-6 in Week 1, so overall 9-6). I hope I can harnass my natural ability to pick football games. Is that enough bad puns? Just in case, let’s swing for the fences. … Continue reading

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