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Pitman turns it up after slow start
The Pitman High girls basketball players couldn't help but cringe once they noticed they were on the wrong end of a lopsided score Thursday night at the Lion's Den.
Coyotes win despite scoring attack by TC guard
DENAIR - The Denair High boys basketball players' main objective in Tuesday night's game against league rival Turlock Christian was this: Stop Brandon Rogers, who averages nearly 30 points.
Pitman’s lightweight becomes big-time champ
His drenched-in-sweat shirt looked as if he had taken a dip into a pool. His legs must've had felt like they climbed a mountain, bearing in mind the type of workout his coach puts him and his teammates through.
Garcia nearly takes down state winner
Turlock High senior wrestler Fabian Garcia doesn't like losing, especially because he hasn't experienced much of it as a Bulldog.
Pride at 2-0? Yes, really
As they walked out of their locker room on their way to greet waiting family and friends, smiles were painted all over the faces of the Pitman High boys basketball players and coaches.
Eagles fly past Gustine in win
If the Turlock Christian girls basketball players didn't score a single point after the first quarter, they'd still have technically won Thursday night's Southern League contest against Gustine High.
Bulldogs win without star point guard
Playing without injured point guard Camille Roberts, the Turlock High girls basketball team had a straightforward approach in Tuesday night's Central California Conference opener against Buhach Colony: Just squeeze by the Thunder.
Perez brothers share unique relationship at Pitman
Just before he faced his final opponent at last week's Bulldog Classic, Pitman High senior Andrew Perez was approached on the wrestling mat by his older brother, Vincent, who whispered something in his ear.
Area wrestlers shine at annual clashing
Before the first wrestlers stepped on the mats at the 19th Bulldog Classic on Wednesday, Turlock coach Mike Contreras wasn't sure about how his team would do.
Yellowjackets win tournament against high-scoring opponent
RIPON - For much of the night, the Hilmar High girls basketball team's main objective was to stop Oakdale High dangerous guard Cassandra Clark.
Bulldogs avoid upset in prestigious tournament
SALIDA - The home locker room is a few feet away from the main floor of the basketball gym, far enough to keep outsiders from hearing what goes on inside. That's a good thing for coach Doug Cornfoot and his Turlock boys basketball team.
Area wrestlers to battle at annual tournament
This season, the approach is different for the Pitman High wrestling team.
Pitman’s late surge not enough
After a one-point second quarter, the Pitman High boys basketball players had just one logical thing left to do.
Turlock’s Garcia wins prestigious tournament
It's no secret that Turlock High senior wrestler Fabian Garcia's ultimate goal is to be a state champion. This aim is very realistic for him, since he's a three-time state medalist.
Pitman wins big at first big wrestling event
In what is considered the wrestling season's first real test, the Pitman High wrestlers did better than expected.
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Pitman pair sign letters of intent
Pitman High's Eric Reza and Kelsee Derr signed their respective letters of intent to compete for Willamette University and Liberty University on Tuesday. Following Pride tradition, the two seniors put ink to paper in the Pitman library as a large crowd of family, friends, coaches, and school administrators watched. Reza was recruited by the Bearcats football team to fill a vacant receiver position and is expected to contribute immediately. Despite schools like Menlo ...
Turlock girls unable to overcome Granite Bay
Turlock High's girls soccer team found itself stuck between Granite Bay and a hard place Tuesday afternoon during the first round of the Division I Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs. The reigning Central California Conference champions hosted the Grizzlies in what started as a fast paced matchup, but the Bulldogs soon found themselves outsized and outmuscled in what turned into a 3-1 loss and an early post-season elimination. "At this level of play, there's no ...
Pride freshman takes fourth at diving sections
Pitman freshman Natasha Sondeno dived in at the varsity level of the Sac-Joaquin Section finals competition on Saturday, and came away with a fourth place finish. "Natasha ended up in fourth which was a huge accomplishment to do that as a freshman. She is the freshman phenomenon, she decided that she wanted to dive varsity because she wanted to push herself competitively to dive against the best," Pitman diving coach Toby Stonelake said. ...
Turlock tennis falls to Davis in Sections
It was a tough matchup for the boys of the Turlock High tennis team as they were swept by the first ranked Davis High, 9-0, at Monday's Section playoffs. "We have played them before. We were familiar with them," Turlock's head coach Juan Alaniz said. "They have a program, and we have a team. A program like theirs keeps on reloading after every year with many kids who are devoted to tennis year ...
Bulldogs take down Atwater for 24th win
The Turlock High baseball team extended its lengthy winning streak to an amazing 24 games after defeating Atwater on Friday at home 3-1. The Bulldogs are 3-0 against the Falcons this year and continue their undefeated streak in the Central California Conference at 14 (24-1 overall, 14-0 CCC). "Well the kids (Atwater) came out to play, but our pitching has been carrying us," Turlock head coach Mark de la Motte said. "Honestly, we ...
Hawks clip Eagles in baseball season finale
The season is over for Turlock Christian and Delhi High baseball teams. The Monte Vista Avenue rivals met at Pedretti Field on Thursday for their last game of the season and played through seven innings under the Valley sun. After a near TC comeback, Delhi held on for a 5-3 victory to complete a season sweep over its Southern Athletic League rival. "With the transition year and the rebuilding, from where we started ...
Hilmar soccer wins 2nd straight TVL title
Back to back. That's what the girls at Hilmar High are chanting after winning this season's Trans Valley League Championship on Wednesday. With a 2-1 defeat of Ripon High, the Yellowjackets cemented their place as TVL title holders and officially opened the gates for another trip into the post-season. "It's a pretty good feeling to pull it off," Hilmar head coach Louie Bettencourt said. "They deserved it; they worked hard. I'm very happy ...
Decade of Champions
The Turlock High boys golf team won its 10th straight Central California Conference title on Monday at the league finals at Pheasant Run with a score of 415. "'A crazy year'; I tell the kids that it's bigger than us, but I want to continue that tradition," Turlock head coach Jason Boswell said. "You know these kids work hard in the offseason; they play a lot of competition tournaments and they are constantly ...
Pitman topples Merced
The Pitman High baseball team defeated Merced High at home on Friday, 7-6, after a sacrifice fly from Brent Gonsalves drove in Alex Sniezek from third in the bottom of the seventh. Starting pitcher Jordan Gonzalez threw for 6 2/3 innings and allowed only two runs on three hits, six walks, and struck out 10 before being relieved by Derek Finney. The Pride (14-11-1 overall, 8-6 CCC) were up 5-2 in the seventh ...
Delhi softball ends season with close loss
The Delhi softball team ended its regular season falling to Le Grand on Friday with a score of 2-3. After committing two errors for the game, the Hawks offense that produced 10 hits on the day, was unable to capitalize for the win. Le Grand scored the game winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning to end its regular season on a win. Seven of the Hawks' nine starters accumulated ...
Pitman's Sondeno qualifies for All-American at diving trials
Turlock and Pitman High's boys and girls competed in the section diving trials at Johansen on Thursday and Friday, with two moving on into today's finals. Pitman's Natasha Sondeno led all girls in first place and will be going into today's finals as she scored a 407.6, an All American qualifying time. Turlock girls' Alex Schoeffling placed sixth, and will move on to the finals. Jewel Gafca missed the cut as she placed ...
Pride soccer ends season with rivalry win
Turlock and Pitman High met at Joe Debely Stadium for the 15th and final Central California Conference match of the season on Wednesday. With a slight lead over second place Golden Valley High in the league standings, the Bulldogs were playing for their second consecutive outright CCC championship. The Pride (7-5-3 CCC) had other plans, though, as they looked to replace lost post-season hopes with a victory over their cross-town rivals. With the ...
Pitman soccer keeps playoff hopes alive
The Pitman High girls soccer team tied 2-2 against Golden Valley High after a shaky second half start in Monday's crucial Central California Conference matchup. "It was a lack of communication, we had 20 shots. It's not that we didn't have our opportunities, but unfortunately those lapses cause some misses, but I am proud of the way these girls played," Pitman's head coach Christina Garcia said. Pride freshman Rayana Plancarte headed the ...
Pride silence Thunder
It was an interesting day in Turlock on Tuesday as the wind reached nearly 30 miles per hour; however, nothing slowed down the Pitman Pride's potent offensive performance as they shutout Buhach Colony, 6-0. Alexis Mettler pitched a complete game shutout and allowed only four hits behind a solid defensive performance and offense that had over 11 hits for the game. "They did a wonderful job; the hitting was off the charts ...
Brown, Gilmore retiring after a combined 56 years of coaching
Tuesday marked the final Central California Conference center meet of the season, but it also marked the end of two long and dedicated coaching careers. As track athletes from Turlock and Pitman High limbered up and prepared to compete against each other and the rest of the league, Bulldogs head coach Mike Brown and assistant coach Dee Gilmore were helping run the show at Joe Debely Stadium for the last time. "Head coach ...
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