After playoff win, Bulldogs get rematch with Enochs — thanks to Latham's goals

Not surprisingly, Turlock High's Sara Latham was surrounded by defenders all Friday afternoon, with the senior getting most of her breathing room only during halftime.

Turlock's Cumberland keeps it productive as No. 4 batter

Every time Turlock High's Ryan Cumberland approaches home plate with a bat in hand, his mind tends to wander - but with good reason.

Bulldogs tennis takes final match to advance to semis for first time

Nathan Potter's focus was narrow and straight like a dark alley, despite the circumstances surrounding his match Thursday afternoon at the Turlock High tennis courts under a baking sun. After winning the first set, he realized that he had to top his opponent in the last showdown of Turlock High's Sac-Joaquin Section Division I quarterfinal meeting with Jesuit High.

Pitman, Turlock tennis pull off playoff wins

One local boys tennis team smothered the opponent, while the other had a tougher time.

Bulldogs golf runs into controversy at division tournament

At Monday's Sac-Joaquin Section Division I South Championships at Brookside Country Club in Stockton, the Turlock High boys golf team ran into some bad luck again.

High School Scoreboard

Monday Boys golf D-I South Tournament Johansen 421, 2. Turlock 426, 3. Tracy 426, 7. Pitman 460 D-V Tournament Bret Harte 426, 2. Escalon 438, 3. Ripon 455, 4. Hilmar 483 D-VI Tournament Capital Christian 448, 2. Turlock Christian 450, 3. Jim Elliot Christian 450 Softball WAC Hilmar 6, Gustine 1 Tuesday <p ...

Eagles golf falls short of division title

STEVINSON - While the last few players were wrapping up their final holes, Turlock Christian High boys golf coach Jeff Cederlind had a worried look on his face as he paced the dining area of Stevinson Ranch Golf Club on Monday. There was no word yet on this season's Sac-Joaquin Section Division VI winner but he knew one thing.

Eagles produce all-round performance

Everything's coming together. That's the sentiment that was expressed during Turlock Christian High's 11-2 softball rout of Denair High in the Southern League finale on Tuesday afternoon at Pedretti Park, where the Eagles did not overlook their task at hand. To end the game, center fielder Angie Martin made a nice sliding catch for the final out. It was a sweet ending after a slow start. When the season began March ...

Dominant win slides Bulldogs into postseason, secures CCC title

In his final at-bat of the day, Turlock High's Jeremy McDonald didn't want to waste any time trying to touch all four bases at the Bulldogs' home baseball field on Friday afternoon. Once he smacked a shot toward right field, he wasn't satisfied with one base. So he kept going and going, sliding safely into third.

Pitman's season ends in scoreless draw against Merced

MERCED - On Wednesday afternoon, the Pitman High girls soccer players had the extraordinary pressure of needing to win against a Merced High team that featured a very stingy goalkeeper. And one of the things the Pride had in their heads was this: Win or go home.

Turlock tennis wins CCC's singles, doubles titles

At this week's Central California Conference Tournament at Buhach Colony High in Atwater, the Turlock High boys tennis team produced a sweep of sorts.

High School Scoreboard

Wednesday Baseball CCC Turlock 7, Merced 3Pitman 9, Los Banos 6 Girls soccer CCC Pitman 0, Merced 0 (tie) Southern League Mariposa 4, Denair 0 Softball WAC Hilmar 5, Central Catholic 1 Southern League Mariposa 12, Denair 0 Thursday Baseball Southern League <li ...

With a perfect season completed, Yellowjackets aim for Section title

HILMAR - The walls of the Hilmar High main office offers a display of winners. Team pictures are scattered near the back entrance, reminding students, teachers and visitors what the school's sports teams are capable of. Among the past winners is the 2004 Hilmar boys golf team. Just the other day, members of this year's Yellowjackets team were staring at the picture and reading the names and records posted underneath it.

Bulldogs finish perfect league season with win against Pride

After humbling the Pitman Pride for the fifth consecutive time, the Turlock High girls soccer players weren't celebrating in a massive dog pile or drenching the coach with a bucket of water. That stuff perhaps will be saved for later.

Prep Notebook

The last time the Hilmar High boys golf team was this good, the Yellowjackets concluded their season with a Sac-Joaquin Section trophy. Of course, it's too soon to predict such an outcome.

Pride rains pain on Chavez

Pitman High steamrolled Chavez High on Friday, vanquishing the Titans 54-13 in the second game of the season. The Pride attacked Chavez through the air and on the ground as quarterback Wyatt Clapper threw for two touchdown passes and the backfield recorded a combined seven touchdowns. Senior Brent Nelle led the charge with three rushing touchdowns while senior Kody Brackett and junior Logan Wolfley each ran for two. "We got it going ...

Bulldogs take down Wildcats in home field win

The Turlock Bulldogs and Sonora Wildcats met on the gridiron for the first time in 23 years on Friday, where they traded shots and lit up the scoreboard at Joe Debely Field. After an underwhelming performance against Oakdale High a week ago Turlock bounced back, unleashing a multitude of weapons in a 432-yard offensive effort that resulted in a 35-27 victory for the Bulldogs (1-1). It's often said that those who commit the ...

Pitman, Turlock runners ready to go the distance

It was sunny but the occasional breeze helped lessen the heat on Wednesday at Donnelly Park. Still, there was no avoiding sweat and fatigue as runners from Turlock and Pitman High took three laps around the park for the Cross County Turlock Scrimmage. The Bulldogs and Pride had trained for this since mid June, but only two weeks removed from the official tryouts they all knew it was only the beginning of a ...

Hilmar’s boys working their way up

A second place Trans Valley League finish and a first round playoff appearance were the fruits of Hilmar High's boys soccer team's labor last season but for head coach Louie Bettencourt and his players it wasn't enough. Now, with four returning starters, the Yellowjackets are back and ready to take another crack at the TVL championship. Jorge Aguilar, Vincent Barrera, Devon Medeiros, and Andres Moran constitute the core of Hilmar's experience but with ...

Pride volleyball champs return for another title run

Pitman High made history last season, earning its first Central California Conference volleyball championship since the school's induction. After sending several players from last season's team to collegiate programs the Pride are back with another talented cast on the court and they're thinking repeat. "Our team's chances of repeating as CCC champs are strong," Pitman's head coach Kristen Pontes said. "Every year I have very high expectations for the teams at Pitman, and ...

‘Jackets volleyball hungry for TVL title

Hilmar High's volleyball team is back and, for the first time in a long time, the Yellowjackets have height on their side. After tying with Ripon High for second place in the Trans Valley League last season, Hilmar is on a mission for first place and its girls have the weapons to achieve. "I'm very excited about the talent we have," Hilmar's head coach Patti Harris said. "I'm definitely expecting a lot from ...

Bulldogs volleyball looks to bounce back to winning ways

Turlock football slips to Oakdale in opener

Sean Downs cut against the momentum of the defense, breaking hard into the middle of the field before a quick dash to the end zone and a game-tying score. The thrilling play from Turlock High's junior play-caller evened Friday's football contest against host Oakdale at 7-7 with just over six minutes to play in the first half, but it was ultimately Turlock's last trip to pay dirt. The Mustangs would go on ...

Hilmar blasts Livingston in football opener

Corey Bayer, Tyler Freitas, Victor Teixeira, and John Brindeiro led Hilmar High onto the football field for the first time in eight months on Friday. The Yellowjacket captains stared down their Livingston High opponents from the 50 yard line, they were ready to get the game started and so was everyone in attendance. The Wolves (0-1) received the ball first and began a steady drive down the field, converting on critical third down ...

Pride soccer prepares for season with home tourney

Pitman High didn't have the boys soccer season it had hoped for in 2011, but head coach Oscar Mercado and his new squad isn't dwelling on that fact. What they are doing is learning from last season's mistakes and forging a new path for the Pride, one rooted in youth and, hopefully, headed towards the post-season. "We played well but little mistakes, lack of focus, and not being able to finish cost us ...

Denair soccer rebuilds with young team

Last year, the Denair High School boys soccer team just missed the Southern League playoffs (10-10-2, 7-6-1 SL). This year, barely missing the playoffs could be considered a success for the young Coyotes squad. The message for 2012 is, undoubtedly, rebuilding, according to first year head coach Gregario De Loa. "They lost a lot of impact players," said De Loa, who coached the Denair girls soccer team last year and played ...

Denair volleyball expecting improvement

Four years ago Courtney Nutcher was a server for Denair High's volleyball team, running up and down the court as the Coyotes tried to best Ripon Christian High and the rest of the Southern Athletic League. Now, after a two year stint as a Modesto Junior College player, Nutcher is back on the courts of Denair only this time she's the head coach. Last year was Nutcher's inaugural season as the Coyote's leader. ...

Youth on Course with golf program graduates

Stevinson Ranch hosted a celebration of the first Youth on Course program on Saturday, capping 20 weeks of lessons and hands on experience from golf pros to Delhi High students. Family and friends were welcomed with an opening ceremony where participants were awarded certificates of completion and Northern California Golf Association cards allowing them to play at local courses at discounted prices. Those in attendance were also treated with games of KWIK golf, ...

TC, Denair football start season under new management

When the Southern Athletic League's football season begins this month there will be some new faces on the sidelines. The majority of those faces will belong to players who have stepped up to fill the roles of last season's seniors but in the case of Turlock Christian and Denair High new faces will also belong to their head coaches. To say Rich Goodwin and Shane Smith are completely new to their respective teams ...

No summer break for football

They've lifted tires, weights, and even sandbags; ran laps, sprints and plays. They've spent summer days competing and sweating under the heat of the sun. Coaches have yelled, offered reassurance, and even a congratulatory nod, all in the vein of motivation and preparation. They have worked hard, but that work has really only begun. They are young men with a passion for football. They are Bulldogs, Pride, Eagles, Yellowjackets, Hawks, and Coyotes and ...