Guy Dossi/Union Democrat: "Dale Clifton sat alone at 4 p.m. Thursday inside the Bret Harte High School gymnasium watching the Bullfrogs take on the Sierra Ridge / ROP Rams. One-by-one, spectators approached Clifton and shook his hand and gave him a gentle pat on the back. “Old School,” as he is affectionately known, forced a smile at each friendly face and had a brief conversation with each person.
The exchanges were not about the upcoming Calaveras Redskins basketball game, or tonight’s Sonora High football game. Rather, offers of best wishes and thoughts and prayers directed towards Clifton’s son, Kraig.
Kraig, who is the Redskins head coach, was diagnosed Sunday with pancreatic cancer and had to relinquish his coaching duties for the time being. The Redskins are still being coached by a Clifton, but it is Dale, who came to the aid of his son."
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