New Conference For Local Teams

The Nevada Union Jr. Miners, shown above in action last season against Antelope, will compete starting in 2009 in the new Sierra Foothill Conference of the Sierra Youth Football League. Joining the Jr. Miners will be the Jr. Bruins from Bear River and teams from Placer, Foothill, Whitney, Ponderosa, Lincoln and Natomas. In other Jr. Miners news, the football and cheer program will be taking more signups on Sat. May 16 at the Nevada Union High cafeteria from noon to 2 p.m. For more information and the complete registration form visit nujm.net.