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PRESS RELEASE VIA ALTON WILLIAMS
Fresno, CA – Alton Williams, cofounder of the high-profile basketball organization, Fresno Pro-Am, is gearing up for an exciting transition as he joins the marketing team at FOX26/CW59. This career shift marks a significant milestone in Alton’s quest to make a lasting impact on lives through sports and entertainment.
“It’s an honor to be part of the FOX26/CW59 family, a channel I grew up watching and enjoying some of my favorite TV shows and broadcast sporting events,” remarked Williams.
With a clear vision and steadfast dedication, Williams joins FOX26/CW59 with two primary goals: to invigorate the station’s growth and to cultivate brands through impactful entertainment campaigns. This strategic decision underscores his fusion of passion for sports and commitment to forging meaningful ties within the entertainment industry.
The television boasts a rich legacy of success, offering a diverse spectrum of content ranging from popular shows to comprehensive local news coverage and live sporting events, captivating television audiences across 8 California counties: Fresno, Merced, Kings, Tulare, Mariposa, Madera, Kern, and San Luis Obispo.
FOX26 & CW59 is owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group — the second-largest television station operator in the United States, with 185 stations in 86 markets, covering 40% of American households. In 2021, the company was named to the prestigious Fortune 500 list.
Williams’ integration into the FOX26/CW59 team underscores the station’s commitment to enhancing local programming and fostering collaborations that transcend geographical boundaries. His wealth of experience in the sports and entertainment realm promises to elevate FOX26/CW59 to new heights, ensuring the station remains a cornerstone of exceptional content for its extensive viewership.
Clovis North senior Connor Amundsen dropped a career-high 42 points on Friday when the Broncos faced the Windward Wildcats in the Los Angeles-based tournament, The Classic at Damien. Amundsen’s career high, however, wasn’t enough for the Broncos, who lost 71-66.
Amundsen made five 3-pointers on his career night. He also recorded six rebounds and three assists.
Amundsen had another strong performance a day earlier when Clovis North defeated Heritage Christian 69-59. The senior guard posted 20 points, along with five assists and five rebounds in the win.
Amundsen was named MVP of the Mission Prep Christmas Classic on Dec. 22 when the Broncos won the tournament. The star student-athlete had one of his best games of the Christmas Classic when he posted 27 points, 10 assists and five steals in an 82-71 win over Capital Christian.
It was too easy for Clovis High’s boys soccer team in Thursday’s match against Hoover High. Led by a hat-trick from Santiago Aguilera, the Cougars demolished Hoover 11-1. Seniors Niles West and Quennal Kempe also added two goals each in the dominating victory. Alexander Rodriguez, Anthony Hernandes, Cashton Stephens and Caleb Farmen also added a goal each.
Rodriguez posted seven assists to go along with his goal. The junior has recorded at least one assist or a goal in 10 games this season. He has a total of 10 goals and 16 assists.
Clovis improved to 14-1-2 overall. The Cougars have had several other dominating wins this season. That includes a 7-0 win against Orange Cove in the season opener, a 5-0 win against Kingsburg, a 6-1 win against Madera and an 8-0 win against Mission Oak.
Hoover remains winless on the season. The Patriots stand at 0-12-2. Thursday’s loss against Clovis marked the second-straight double digit defeat for Hoover, who lost 10-0 against Fresno High on Dec. 21.
McLane senior Cedric Hughes is making a habit of posting double doubles. Hughes recorded his sixth double double of the season on Thursday, finishing with 22 points and 11 rebounds to help McLane defeat Torres 68-59. The Highlanders, who took down Fresno High 59-44 in the previous game on Tuesday, improved to 2-0 in league play.
McLane senior James Brown also added 22 points in the win against Torres. The Highlanders came back home this week after a trip to the Central Coast, where they defeated Paso Robles 71-51. Hughes nearly had a triple double against Paso Robles. He finished with 14 points, 11 rebounds and nine and assists. Brown added 25 points in the win. Sophomore Demetrius Simon also had a strong all-around game against Paso Robles: 11 points, five rebounds, three assists, three steals and two blocks.
Playing its sixth game in seven days, the Fresno High boys soccer team didn’t show any signs of slowing down. Led by a hat-trick from senior Mauricio Magana, the Warriors cruised to a 10-0 win against Hoover in the first game of league play. The Warriors also had goals from Remmy Galicia, Tranquilino Lopez, Julian Salinas, Adrian Rios, Erik Navarro and Jonathan Suarez, who scored a brace.
Hoover remains winless on the season while Fresno High stands at 8-2-1 overall. Thursday’s match against Hoover was the first home game for The Warriors, who played the first ten matches of the season on the road.
Fresno High was coming off a 1-0 win against Clovis West in its previous match. Jonathan Suarez converted the penalty that clinched Fresno High’s win against Clovis West. Fresno High will play its next game on Dec. 29 against Clovis East.
Clovis High junior Aaron Huerta is off to a fast start in the 2023-24 season. The Cougars star student-athlete has scored 19 goals in 11 games to become the section leader. Huerta opened the season with a five-goal performance against Orange Cove on Nov. 17 as the Cougars won 7-0. He also recorded a hat-trick on Nov. 21, leading Clovis High to a 3-2 win against Livingston.
The Cougars have survived some tough tests early in the season. In the championship game of the Powerade Showcase, Clovis High outlasted the Central Grizzlies as the match was decided with a penalty shootout.
Clovis High’s only loss so far came against Palos Verdes on Dec. 8, a 4-1 defeat. The Cougars, however, responded the next day with a 2-2 draw against Woodrow Wilson.
Clovis High stands at 12-1-2 overall. The Cougars will kick off league play on Jan. 9 against Buchanan.
A day after sophomore McKae Amundsen led Clovis North to an impressive win at the Mission Prep Christmas Classic and earned Player of the Game honors, his older brother Connor did the same. McKae scored 21 points, including seven 3-pointers, on day 1 of the Christmas Classic to lead the Broncos to an 80-48 win over Mission Hills.
On Wednesday, it was Connor’s turn to be named Player of the Game. The older sibling posted 27 points, 10 assists and five steals to lead the Broncos to an 82-71 win over Capital Christian.
In his postgame interview, Connor said he was happy to see his brother getting recognition.
“I was happy for him. Seven for 10 from three. It was a great game for him. Our whole team has been cooking this whole weekend,” the senior said.
The Broncos will face Mission Prep on Thursday in the Christmas Classic.
Bullard’s Jaleel Jackson earned player of the game honors after scoring 23 points to lead the Knights in a 57-41 win at the Mission Prep Christmas Classic on Wednesday. While Jackson led the Knights with his sharp shooting, the team turned up the intensity on the defensive end to seal the victory.
Bullard opened the tournament with a 76-42 win against MIssion Prep on Tuesday. The Knights received major contributions from several players in the win against Mission Prep. Sophomore Ja’Vance Coleman posted 13 points, 10 steals, four rebounds and 3 assists. Junior James Miranda recorded 11 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Senior Kyshawn Johnson added 18 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 4 steals.
The Knights entered the Mission Prep Classic after going 3-1 in the Clovis West Nike Invitational. Bullard earned a 79-62 win over Granite Bay, a 77-50 win against Hoover and a 68-35 win over Central. The Knights lost 55-52 against Inderkum.
Jaleel Jackson earned All-Tournament honors at the Clovis West Nike Invitational. The senior averaged 14.3 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 4.3 assists and 2.3 steals in the tournament.
Bullard will face Capital Christian in the next game of the Mission Prep classic on Thursday.
Freshman guard Pamir Olivier stuffed the stat sheet in Hoover’s 76-49 win over Sanger West on Wednesday. Olivier was a menace on defense, finishing with eight steals. He also added 16 points and four assists to his stellar night.
The Patriots had big contributions from several players in the win. Junior guard Cesar Juarez posted 13 points, 5 steals and four assists. Senior guard Jeremiah Rodriguez added 16 points and 3 rebounds as the Patriots opened league with a victory.
Various players have been stepping up for Hoover throughout the season. When the Patriots edged Whitney High School 54-52 in the Clovis West Nike Invitational Tournament on Dec. 6, sophomore Michael Harris posted a double-double with 23 points and 12 rebounds.
Harris had another strong performance in the season opener against Kingsburg, posting 21 points and rebounds as the Patriots earned a a 71-56 win over the D3 Section Champs. Jeremiah Rodriguez added 21 points and three steals in the early season win against Kingsburg.