Smooth Transition

Imagine the pressure each of the players who sported a Turlock High girls soccer uniform felt on a damp Turlock Sports Complex field on Wednesday afternoon, as the Bulldogs faced their most dangerous threat of the season in Merced High, and with what many considered the Central California Conference title on the line.

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Wednesday

Turlock splits doubleheader before returning to CCC

There's an old saying in baseball and Del Oro High coach Bret Lachemann may have hit it right on the head.

Hilmar soccer handles Patterson, sits third in league

HILMAR - "Mantê-lo no quadro."

Turlock golfer makes college decision: Simpson University

When Steve Hammell wanted to pick up golf, his father wasn't quick to hand him gloves, a club and a golf ball. The inspiring golfer had to learn the rules of the game first, and that led to actual playing on the course and golf etiquette.

Pitman girls track captures county title

The Pitman High girls track and field team pulled off a stunner on Friday, winning the Stanislaus County Meet at Modesto Junior College over Oakdale High with several top two finishes.

Bulldogs remain positive without injured soccer coach

On Monday, the Turlock High girls soccer team was without an integral member of the program in the past decade.

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Late Friday Swimming CCC • Merced boys 128, Turlock 56 • Merced girls 128, Turlock 55 Monday Boys golf Nonconference • Hilmar 234, Le Grand forfeit Girls soccer CCC • Turlock 3, Golden Valley 1 • Pitman 9, Los Banos 0

Softball rivalry highlights Pitman, Turlock pitchers

By definition, a pitchers' duel is a low-scoring affair with the starting pitchers on both sides allowing no more than a run or two. The term was in full display at the Turlock High softball field, where crosstown rivals Pitman and Turlock met for the first time this season. If it weren't for some clever base-running and key hits by the Bulldogs, Thursday afternoon's showdown might still be taking place right now.

Eagles earn important win over SL rivals

Fueled by a strong outing from pitcher Trevor Starn and timely hitting late in the game, the Turlock Christian High baseball team came away with a 5-2 victory over the Denair High Coyotes at Pedretti Park on Thursday afternoon.

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Late Tuesday Baseball Southern League • TC 6, Waterford 4 WAC • Livingston 4, Hilmar 1 Boys golf WAC • Hilmar 231, Patterson 333 Southern League • Turlock Christian 199, Le Grand 345 Boys tennis CCC • Pitman 9, Atwater 0 • Turlock 7, Merced 2 Girls soccer WAC • Hilmar 13, Gustine 0 Wednesday Baseball CCC • Golden Valley 4, Turlock 3 • Merced 5, Pitman 4 Boys golf Southern League • Turlock Christian ...

Pride baseball blows lead late in game

Fourteen words, 10 seconds, one breath. That was all coach Mick Tate could offer after he witnessed perhaps the most impossible sequence of events in his three decades of coaching. He didn't have many words to say after his Pitman High baseball team blew a five-run advantage heading into the final inning against Merced High on Friday afternoon before allowing eight runs on three hits and three errors to lose 13-10 in the Central California ...

Smallwood’s all-around play gives TC dramatic win

WATERFORD - Don't make Robbie Smallwood angry. If you do, you're bound to see the Turlock Christian High senior baseball player do some incredible things.

Pitman soccer settles for draw against one of CCC’s best

When it was all over, there weren't too many happy faces along the sideline of the Pitman High girls soccer team. Nor were there sad faces. Players changed their shoes and packed up their stuff after a hard-fought day at the Turlock Sports Complex against one of the top teams in the Central California Conference.

Turlock’s Wheeland earns second no-hitter

MODESTO - By the time the extra inning rolled around, Turlock High ace Vince Wheeland was nowhere near tired. Yeah, his face was sweaty after throwing more than 100 pitches at that point, all while chasing his second no-hitter of the season.

Pride softball defeats Turlock in season finale

Championships are prized and elusive. Athletes dream of them, work towards them, and rejoice if they manage to earn one. And they are never forgotten. Years from now, the ladies of the 2012 Pitman High softball team will look back and remember this season. They'll remember their hard work and dedication, the fun they had with each other and their place as the first CCC champions in Pride softball history. "We're feeling ...

Pitman soccer headed to 2nd round

Pitman High passed its first playoff test on Tuesday with a 3-1 victory over Franklin High's girls soccer team. The Pride controlled the majority of the game as they battled the Yellowjackets from Stockton under the glowing sun. "They were an unknown and we were at home so we wanted to play as best we could," Pitman's head coach Oscar Mercado said. "It was hot but he team was confident and they did ...

Pitman overcomes Turlock with clutch pitching and 9th inning run

It was a war of attrition on Tuesday as Pitman High hosted Turlock High in their third and final matchup of the season. The Bulldogs (8-7 CCC) and Pride (9-6 CCC) had split their first two meetings of the year but Tuesday's matchup was about more than bragging rights, it was about third place in the Central California Conference and playoffs. It took extra innings to decide a winner but in the bottom ...

Next stop for Turlock golf — Masters

After dominating its conference competition and finishing the 2012 season as undefeated champions, Turlock High took part in Monday's Divisional Tournament, teeing off against the likes of Golden Valley High, Modesto High, and St. Mary's High. The Bulldogs finished the day in third place with a stroke count of 414, two strokes behind second place Modesto. St. Mary's took the top spot with a 390. "I thought we shot well enough to land ...

Gray comes up short in semi finals

League singles champion Scott Gray of Turlock High had high hopes for this year's Sac-Joaquin Section tournament, but a rematch with Napa High's Stewart Miller in the semi-final round didn't go Gray's way. Both the Section singles and doubles tennis tournaments were held this past week at Brenda's Athletic Club in Turlock and California State University, Stanislaus. Pitman High was represented by Morcos Butros and Michael Davis in the singles competition while Turlock ...

With only one game left Pitman softball sits in first

For the first time in school history, Pitman High's softball team is number one in the Central California Conference. At the beginning of the week Pitman, Merced High, and Atwater High sat in a three way tie for first place but Wednesday's matchup between the Pride and Falcons guaranteed that the standings would soon change. With strong pitching and late inning runs, Pitman stood its ground against Atwater and walked away with a ...

Pitman athletes take next step with signings

Three more students from Pitman High signed letters of intent on Wednesday to play at the college level. Ashley Solis, Julia Brewer, and Kamau "Tiqi" Brown committed to their respective colleges as their parents, coaches, teammates, and friends shared the moment, and in some cases tears, with the soon to be collegiate athletes. Solis and Brewer helped the Pride earn their first volleyball championship in the fall but with Solis joining the Coyotes ...

Turlock girls defeat Pitman in rubber match, take title

The third time was the charm for Turlock High's girls soccer team. After two ties the Bulldogs finally defeated rival Pitman High on Tuesday in their third conference matchup of the season, 2-1. The victory brought the Central California Conference crown back to Turlock and denied the Pride back to back championship seasons. "It feels amazing to finally prove who the better team is," senior Nicole Larson said. "We're back to where we ...

Turlock’s golfers wrap up CCC, head to Divisionals

Turlock High's boys golf team put the cherry on top of their stellar 2012 campaign with a first place finish at the Central California Conference Tournament on Monday. The Bulldogs finished the day with a score of 419, a full 28 strokes ahead of second place Golden Valley High, solidifying their position as outright CCC champions. "I'm pretty happy with the performance. We shot better than we did at the mid-season tournament," Turlock's ...

Bulldog, Pride swimmers set sights on Sections

Conference competition has ended for Turlock and Pitman High's swim teams with Saturday's conclusion to the 2012 CCC Conference Meet. Pitman's girls were the big winners between the cross-town rivals, finishing second in the meet and second overall in the Central California Conference. "We are very proud of them, the girls exceeded our expectations," Pitman's girls head coach Michaela Solario said. Pitman's boys weren't too far behind, placing second at the meet ...

Denair soccer player headed for Nebraska

Cacey Clark will soon be making a big move from the small, quiet town of Denair to another small, quiet town - Crete, Neb. Clark, a three-year starter on Denair High's soccer team, recently received a full ride scholarship from Doane College, fulfilling a dream eight years in the making. "Eight years ago it hit me, I thought it would be cool to play soccer in college," Clark said. "It's been one of ...

Turlock’s top singles player wins championship once again

Turlock High's Scott Gray became the first Bulldog boys tennis player to win the Central California Conference singles tournament three years in a row after his 6-2, 6-3 victory over Pitman High's Morcos Boutros on Thursday. "I was not expecting it, but I was hoping," Gray said of his championship win. After a somewhat rough 2012 season, which included a strained elbow and several weeks of missed competition, Gray flew through the ...

Turlock baseball one run short against Bears

Turlock High was out to a good start on Thursday when they traveled to Merced High to face the conference leading Bears (9-3 CCC). The Bulldogs (6-6 CCC) scored twice in the beginning of the first inning and looked to be on their way to collecting more runs with no outs and the bases loaded. Unfortunately for Turlock, Merced's defense held strong in the first inning and its offense showcased its tenacity in the ...

Pitman girls track look to claim CCC title

Turlock golfers swing past Atwater to end season 10-0

Turlock High welcomed Atwater High to the Turlock Country Club on Thursday for the final conference golf matchup of the season. The Bulldogs defeated the Falcons 257-222, remaining undefeated and in high spirits as they prepare for Monday's CCC Golf Championship. Teo Chiesa, who had consistently produced the lowest scores in the CCC, once again finished the day with an impressive performance, scoring a 39. Tyler Gomes also had a good day on ...