Articles By Author - Frankie Tovar

Coyotes fall to Knights; Denair still in playoff hunt

Denair High knew Monday's matchup with the girls of Ripon Christian High was going to be a challenge. Instead of accepting defeat the Coyotes (5-6 Southern) challenged the Knights (10-1 Southern) early, using their defense to open up scoring opportunities and build confidence. In the end Ripon Christian was too much though, and Denair fell to the Knights 60-28. "It was size," Denair's head coach Daniel Rodriguez said. "That's what we lack is ...

Former Warriors honored 30 years after historic season

Thirty years ago the California State University, Stanislaus men's basketball team made a memorable run, reaching the 1982 Division III Final Four Tournament for the first and only time in the school's history. On Saturday the former Warriors returned to Kirkpatrick Arena to be honored for their achievement during Stanislaus' game against Cal Poly Pomona. Doug Cornfoot and Dave Walls may be the most recognizable of the reunited bunch, Cornfoot as the head ...

Turlock, Pitman, Buhach tied for second place after Friday wins

On Friday the Bulldogs hosted second place Buhach Colony High (7-4 CCC) while the Pride hosted fourth place Merced High (3-8 CCC). Turlock's game against the Thunder exceeded the drama of Wednesday's game. After holding a two-point lead in the first quarter the Bulldogs found themselves trailing by six at the half. Buhach took advantage of Turlock's first half mistakes but by the second half the Bulldogs found their groove. After tying the ...

Bulldogs best Pride this time around

It was a low scoring affair when Turlock High and Pitman High met for their second league game of the season Wednesday night. The Bulldogs (7-4) and Pride (7-4) once again engaged in a close contest but it was Turlock who got the better of the exchanges this time, holding on for a 46-39 win. "Every time Turlock and Pitman plays it's a battle," Turlock's head coach Doug Cornfoot said. "Every time we ...

Turlock defeats Pitman for its 24th consecutive dual win

Turlock High's wrestlers earned their seventh Central California Conference title since 2002 on Wednesday with their dual victory over Pitman High. The Bulldogs (5-0 CCC) entered Pitman's gym with an undefeated league record and 23 straight dual wins behind them. The 53-22 win over the Pride (2-3 CCC) made it 24 straight dual wins for Turlock, making them the team to beat at the Section team duals today. "It always feels good, especially ...

Stanislaus signs local talent

Maecie Ireland has been playing soccer since the fifth grade. Her playing days started with the Turlock Tornadoes where she played for four years and developed an appreciation for the sport. When junior high was over Ireland joined the Turlock Bulldogs as well as the Modesto Ajax, committing herself to a rigorous schedule for the love of the game. Now, with her high school days nearing their end, Ireland has decided to extend her ...

Pitman snaps Turlock’s 8 game win streak

Pitman High's girls basketball team avenged its previous loss to Turlock High Tuesday night at home. The Pride held a lead for more than three quarters in their 52-27 win, showcasing accurate shooting and a strong team defense. Pitman trailed once, early in the first quarter, but broke two ties to eventually hold a 14-8 lead at the beginning of the second quarter. Turlock had a number of scoring opportunities and open looks ...

Rumble in the Jungle: 3 Bulldogs and a Yellowjacket finish as champions

Gustine no match for TC’s Bergman and Muller

Turlock Christian High's girls basketball team stepped onto its home court with a quiet sense of confidence Monday night when they hosted Gustine High. The Eagles (9-0 Southern) once again cruised to a lopsided victory, defeating Gustine (2-7 Southern) 72-13. The Redskins were also quiet on the court, albeit for a completely different reason. As they have so many times this season TC outclassed its opponent, utilizing a strong defensive presence to neutralize ...

Eagles still undefeated in league

It was another blow out win for Turlock Christian High's girls Thursday night when they visited the Lady Hawks of Delhi High. Per usual, the Eagles' offense lit up the boards as they continued their streak of wins, defeating an overwhelmed Delhi team 74-39. Turlock Christian (8-0 Southern) essentially had the game won in the first half. The combination of Halie Bergman (24 points) and Rebekah Muller (18 points) was too much for ...

Team effort pushes Turlock past Atwater

For the second time this week Atwater High traveled to Turlock to play a basketball game, and for the second time they came up short. This time the Falcons (0-8 CCC) faced Turlock High in a Wednesday night showdown that was completely controlled by the Bulldogs (5-3 CCC). Turlock defeated Atwater 60-36, creating a tie with Pitman High for third place in the CCC. Turlock started the game with a strong first quarter, ...

Undefeated Bulldogs one dual win away from CCC title

Turlock High (4-0 CCC) and Golden Valley (3-1 CCC) entered their Wednesday night dual with undefeated league records. With the end of conference competition just a week away the matchup was, as one assistant coach put it, "for all the marbles." In their closest league dual of the season the Bulldogs managed to edge out the Cougars 27-18, maintaining an undefeated league record and extending their consecutive dual win streak to 23. For ...

Pride drop first place standing to Cougars

Pitman High had an opportunity to maintain a number one position in the CCC Wednesday when they hosted Golden Valley High. The Pride (5-3 CCC) and Cougars (6-2 CCC) came into the game in a three way tie with Buhach Colony for first place, creating a highly competitive atmosphere for the game. Unfortunately for the Pride, they let the opportunity slip through their fingers as they lost 58-50. Pitman took an early lead ...

Sixth straight win for the lady Bulldogs

Turlock High's girls were without their team captain and leading scorer Tuesday night when they hosted Merced High. The Bulldogs (6-1 CCC) weren't fazed, however, and breezed by the Bears (2-4 CCC) 43-29. "They have the will right now; they want to win and prove that we're contenders," Turlock's head coach Salinda Mabie said. "Everyone stepped up." The Bulldogs took an early lead in the low scoring game. Halfway through the first ...

Pitman finishes the Falcons

Last Friday Pitman High followed up a huge win against rival Turlock with a disappointing loss to Merced High. On Monday the Pride were back in winning form when they hosted Atwater High. Pitman (5-2 CCC) defeated the Falcons (0-7 CCC), 65-52, in the first of three games this week. "On any given day we can be beat so we have to make sure we come with our best performance when we're on ...