Archive By Section - High School Sports
Turlock’s Garcia is on a mission
Every time he's inside his school's wrestling room, Turlock High senior Fabian Garcia will look at the blue banner placed high on one of the walls. All the names of the program's past state medalists share a spot on the sign in yellow letters, with the champions distinguished in white.
Denair wrestling finishes with 2 league champions
At the start of the wrestling season, Denair High coach Don Helnore hoped to have champions at the Southern League Tournament, especially because the Coyotes were scheduled to host the postseason event. He had a couple wrestlers in mind who could possibly achieve the honor.
Hilmar qualifies 11 to division tourney
Coach Dave Exline and his Hilmar High wrestling team had a simple plan: Get as many wrestlers qualified as possible.
Pitman, Turlock qualify wrestlers at CCC tourney
ATWATER - This year's Central California Conference wrestling championships had a festive vibe. Some wrestlers dyed their hair blonde to perhaps highlight team camaraderie, as well as the start of the postseason. Another wrestler was spotted wearing pink socks.
Barajas inks rare feat
In the conference room at Turlock High's main office, athletic director Anthony Belew had to speak his mind to Josue Barajas, who signed his national letter of intent to play for Cal State Stanislaus men's soccer on Friday morning.
Turlock learns from shocking loss
Before her team even began league play, Turlock High girls basketball coach Salinda Mabie said the Bulldogs' undefeated streak in the Central California Conference was in jeopardy. It was a bold statement, but also a logical one.
THS wrestler dominates at Masters
At last weekend's Sac-Joaquin Section Masters Tournament for girls wrestling, several of the coaches and wrestlers at the event stopped and watched Turlock High junior Alexia Moreno in action. It's unusual for anyone to get this kind of superstar treatment, but people in the high school wrestling community seem to think she's different.
Rivalry clashing
Held at Fitzpatrick Arena on the Cal State Stanislaus campus, the annual Denair-Turlock Christian basketball rivalry and homecoming games attracted hundreds, perhaps even thousands, of fans on Friday night. Those in attendance got to see the Turlock Christian girls team, thanks to a game-high 18 points from Kaisa Spycher and 38-6 halftime lead, beat the Denair girls 57-15. On the boys side, Clayton McDonald posted a rare triple-double ...
Few drop, some stay in latest power rankings
Despite going on respective winning streaks, a number of high school basketball teams in the Turlock area slipped down a spot or two in this week's Sac-Joaquin Section power ratings that determine playoff positions for the top 16 teams in each division, with the top eight to host the first round.
Denair’s Oei becomes a Warrior
While the nation's best high school football players made a spectacle of their signings with their respective colleges in front of TV cameras, news reporters and an ESPN audience, one Denair High athlete did it quietly.
Bulldogs reign supreme
In front of thousands of fans in one of the city's most anticipated boys basketball games, Anthony Hubbard became a legend, as well as a baseball prospect. In a can't-believe-he-did-that moment, the Turlock High senior guard nailed a full-court shot to end the third quarter.
Turlock wrestling escapes with win
When the Turlock High girls gym is packed with screaming fans, the place can feel like a coliseum with the bleachers rising well above the floor. So just imagine being one of the wrestlers in Wednesday night's crosstown rivalry dual matchup between Pitman High and Turlock High, with both teams fighting for a share of the Central California Conference title.
Bulldogs extend league winning streak vs. Pitman
Simply, the shots weren't falling. Some of them were high-percentage shots, the kind that the Turlock High girls basketball players see during warm-up drills. So coach Salinda Mabie supplied a simple message for her Bulldogs.
Saavedra’s showing helps Pride to Rumble title
It wasn't pretty, Pitman High wrestler Emilio Saavedra would later say about his path to another tournament title.
Several teams in good playoff positions
At best, Turlock High coach Doug Cornfoot thought his boys basketball team could be a No. 12 or 13 seed in the playoffs. That's because, he said, "there are so many good teams in Division I this year."
Articles by Section - High School Sports
Austin Bush named to elite All-Star team
Austin Bush's junior baseball season was one he will likely never forget. With his gloved hand on first base and with both hands gripping the bat from the plate, Bush helped his Turlock High team win an undefeated league title, set a 26 consecutive win streak record, and compete for a Division I SJS championship. But Bush's junior year memory bank isn't full just yet; he still has more to add thanks to ...
Holcombe, Camorlinga selected for South All-Star roster
Turlock and Pitman High will each have one representative in tonight's 40th annual Lions All-Star Football Game at Modesto Junior College. Da'Shawn Holcombe and Diego Camorlinga will sport Bulldog and Pride helmets, respectively, alongside former competitors and strangers as part of the 2013 South squad. "It feels pretty good. It's an honor for me, to bring great honor to my parents and make them happy," Holcombe said. "It was a surprise, honestly. I ...
TC welcomes new football coach
The Turlock Christian High varsity football program has a new head coach. After two years, Shane Smith has stepped down and Robert Kisse will step in to lead the Eagles. "I expect the kids to like playing football. I expect for them to respect their opponents and hopefully we will grow throughout the season, and hopefully, have a significant number of wins," Kisse said. "We are still developing the roster, it will be ...
CCC SOFTBALL ALL-LEAGUE
First Team: Ruby Quiralte, Merced Megan Kravec, Merced Serina Castillo, Merced Mary Castillo, Buhach Colony Lauren Morris, Buhach Colony Catrina Wilson, Buhach Colony Aliyah Ricks, Atwater Grace Santistevan, Atwater Alexis Mettler, Pitman Cady Riley, Pitman Nicole Vasquez, Turlock Second Team: Shelbee Ward, Merced Kerstin Smith, Buhach Colony Hunter Gibson, Buhach Colony Allie Clarot, Buhach Colony <p ...
East bests West in baseball All-Star game
The East took down the West, 5-2, in a defensive grudge battle in the 24th annual Modesto Sunrise Rotary Baseball classic on Saturday - a tradition that dates back to 1990. "These groups of guys are coming from some of the more competitive teams around here in the Central Valley and they meshed together extremely quickly in our one day of practice and it seems like they have been playing together all year," ...
Southern Athletic League Softball All-League Selections
League Champions: Waterford / Le Grand
Southern Athletic League Baseball All-League Selections
League Champions: Mariposa
GROESBECK SIGNS WITH AIR FORCE
Adam Groesbeck - alongside Turlock High coaches - signed his appointment letter to attend and play baseball for the United States Air Force Academy. Groesbeck is set to leave for boot camp June 26. He intends to major in Engineering at the Air Force Academy.
Best of area baseball face off in All-Star game
The 24th annual Modesto Sunrise Rotary Baseball Classic will be held at John Thurman Field in Modesto this Saturday as West meets East in a clash of the very best junior and senior players the area has to offer. The West All-Star team will be packed full of Turlock talent with a combined nine players from Turlock and Pitman High. Cameron Matsumura, Adam Groesbeck, Brett Cumberland, Tyler Murphy, and Nick Voumard round out ...
CCC BASEBALL ALL-LEAGUE
Most Valuable Player - Daulton Jefferies, Buhach Colony Pitchers of the Year - Tyler Murphy and Nick Voumard, both of Turlock High Offensive Players of the Year - Brandon Young of Buhach Colony and Austin Bush of Turlock Coach of the Year - Mark de la Motte of Turlock High First team: Jordan Gonzalez, pitcher, Pitman High Ryan Sanchez, pitcher, Atwater High Brett Cumberland, catcher, Turlock High ...
Track athletes end season at Masters
Four local athletes placed in the top six of their respective events at the Sac-Joaquin Section Track and Field Division I Masters at Elk Grove on Friday. No Pitman or Turlock athletes will move on to State, however. "I think the girls ran very well, they continued to improve and ran one of the best races of the season, they worked very well. It's cool to get these kids taking the challenge because ...
Turlock’s record breaking season ends at the hands of St. Mary’s
Many could argue that 2013 was Turlock High's most successful baseball season to date. The Bulldogs won both the Atch Pedretti and Dick Windemuth tournament titles, stormed the Central California Conference championship with an undefeated league campaign, and set a new Turlock record with a 26 game consecutive win streak. Despite all this, however, Turlock was unable to best its greatest Division I Sac-Joaquin South Section foe, St. Mary's High, in Wednesday's championship ...
13 moving on to Div. I Masters trials
Thirteen athletes from Pitman and Turlock High will compete in the Sac-Joaquin Section Track and Field Division I Masters trials on Thursday at Elk Grove High - 10 from Pitman and three from Turlock. "I am just looking forward to seeing these kids go compete," Pitman head coach Thad Moren said. "Hopefully, they can extend it into another week. [We] are looking forward to the opportunity to see what they can do ...
Hawks' season ends just short of title game
The Delhi High softball team's hopes for a Division VI title will have to wait another year, as the Hawks fell to Le Grand High, 10-3, in the semi-finals Saturday at the Arnaiz Softball Complex in Stockton. "We are just young, I think the nerves got to us; we've never been there before," Delhi head coach Tami Tela said of the semi-final game. "Those are just nerves we need to settle down on; ...
Bulldogs ready for rematch with St. Mary’s in DI South Final
When Turlock and Pitman High played their final Central California Conference game on May 8 the two rivals thought it would be the last time they would see each other on the baseball diamond until next year. Turns out they were wrong. After four rounds of firsts in the Division I Sac-Joaquin South Section tournament-the first time four CCC teams made it to the final four and Turlock's first loss in 26 ...
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