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Girls Soccer Preview 2010
Hilmar Yellowjackets 2009 record: 16-6 overall, 11-0-4 WAC Head coach: Louie Bettencourt Top returners: Haylee Bettencourt (forward), Riley Fielder (goalkeeper), Monica Pires (defender), Nina Arrigale (defender), Lexie Cico (forward) Top newcomers: Alyssa McFaddin (forward), Morgan McFaddin (midfielder/forward) Outlook: There's no question that the Yellowjackets' main objective is not only reaching the Sac-Joaquin Section Division V championship game for the third time in four years, but also winning it all. Last season's attempt was short, thanks ...
With a number of returners, Turlock soccer gears up for another deep run
The girls soccer season didn't necessary begin for Turlock High on Feb. 27, when the Bulldogs faced Central Valley High in a nonconference game. No, it started months before that -- going all the way back to fall of last year.
SWIMMING AND DIVING PREVIEW 2010
Pitman Pride 2009 record: 3-3 CCC for boys; 6-0 CCC for girls Head coach: Drew Clute (boys, second year), Anne Cornell (girls, seventh year) Assistants: Justin Jones (boys), Doug Jones (girls) Key returners: Ian Roos, Michael Funk and Myles Garton for boys. Brittany Funk, Lexie McCaskill, Stephanie Young, Kyndel Fletcher for girls. Key newcomers: Julien McClellan and Brian Austin for boys. Kamrin Waite for girls. Outlook: The Pride boys have a trio of returners who ...
BOYS GOLF PREVIEW 2010
Turlock Bulldogs 2009 record: 12-0 CCC, 17-2 overall Head coach: Ben Culala (seventh year) Assistant: Jason Boswell Key returners: Paul Smith, Travis Souza, Jeff Chapman Key newcomer: Tyler Gomes Outlook: The Bulldogs lost their first league match in 60 tries earlier this week, but coach Ben Culala says his team will still be a Central California Conference contender. In fact, they have won six consecutive league titles. But Culala expects it to be a little ...
BOYS TENNIS PREVIEW 2010
Pitman Pride 2009 record: 12-0 CCC, 22-5 overall Head coach: Jeff Hayes (fifth year) Assistant: Brian Davis Key returners: Michael Davis, Morcos Boutros, Dillon Weddle, Tiki Brown, Alex Leven, Jacob Bolloli, Jason Moitoso Outlook: Coach Jeff Hayes welcomes a lot of new faces but the goals are all the same for the Pride, who reached the finals of the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division I postseason with a boatload of talent and experience. There's still some ...
With a determined coach, Hilmar dives into swimming
HILMAR - What Hilmar High coach Howard Tremble is doing is what history books are made for: He's building a sports program from the ground up.
TC junior golfer feels no pressure against the boys
Kathleen Rojas was first introduced to golf at age 3, not long after learning how to walk. About a decade and a half later, she's reached an apex. "Personally, I don't think I've played this well before in my life," she said. It could be viewed as a sort of warning for her competitors, especially because it comes from a teenage girl who regularly plays against the opposite sex. Rojas is one of two female ...
Three local wrestlers return with state medals
Five area wrestlers competed in the CIF State Championships in Bakersfield last weekend and all of them came back to Turlock with plenty of stories to tell. But none returned with the ultimate story.
TC girls fall in state tournament opener
The Turlock Christian girls basketball team ended their season with a 36-74 loss to St. Joseph Notre Dame of Alameda Tuesday evening, making their exit from the first round of the 2010 California Interscholastic Federation Division V State Championship.
Turlock’s historic season ends in a blaze of athleticism
OAKLAND - There were dunks almost on command. There was a 3-point showcase by various shooters. And there was athleticism the Turlock High boys basketball players rarely, if ever, witnessed and competed against back home.
Prep Baseball Previews 2010
PITMAN PRIDE 2009 record: 16-11 overall, 7-5 CCC Head coach: Mick Tate (8th year) Assistants: Eric Reza, Andy Walker, John Acha, Scott Gehl, Spencer Snodgrass Key returners: Hayden Baldwin (INF/P), Colton Risley (INF), Michael Melendez (OF/P), Kirk Renshaw (OF), Brandon Lewis (INF/OF/P) Key newcomers: AJ Derr (C/INF), Steven Kha (C/INF), Zach Olsen (OF), Clay Cozzitorto (INF), Shea Patterson (OF/P) Outlook: The most troubling thing about this season's Pride is their pitching. There's not much to ...
Turlock’s Kramer a solid contributor for USA Baseball
The 16-under U.S. National Team is showcasing its dominance in the World Youth Baseball Championships in Taichung, Taiwan. It's been convincing win after convincing win.
Local water polo teams make a splash
The Modesto-Stanislaus 18-under water polo players and coaches had a number of things they wanted to achieve this season. For the most part, they were successful.
Turlock’s Kramer survives hellish week to achieve a dream
Imagine if you were told to think and do just one thing, with just a 50-percent chance of making it all worthwhile.
Turlock junior makes USA team
Kevin Kramer had a good-enough showing at the USA Baseball trials to make the cut for the U16 National Team late Friday night.
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Pitman baseball eliminated in first round
Less than a week after defeating rival Turlock High for a spot in the SJS Division I Playoffs, Pitman High's baseball team took an early exit from the tournament after falling to Lincoln High. Tuesday's first round matchup was closely contested but a fifth inning surge from the Trojans (17-9 overall) proved to be too much for the Pride (20-8 overall) to handle. Pitman lost 6-3. Pitman traveled to Lincoln's home field planning ...
Pitman falls to Enochs in 2nd round
It was a tough Thursday for Pitman High's girls soccer team. Just two days removed from a first round playoff win, the Pride fell flat against Enochs High, losing 3-0. Enoch's Mckenzie Moe was responsible for two of the Eagles' goals as well as an assist on Kirsten Coleman's goal. The Pride, who normally exhibits an explosive offense, struggled to find their rhythm early in the match and was taken advantage of by ...
Penalty kicks send Beyer home, advance Bulldogs
For 100 minutes, Turlock High and Beyer High battled under the lights in Joe Debely Stadium, showcasing a level of competition one would expect from a pair of playoff teams. The Bulldogs (12-2-7 overall) controlled the majority of the match with 22 attempts on goal versus Beyer's 5, but were still unable to score, forcing a decision via penalty kicks. After netting 6 of 7 penalty kicks, Turlock emerged as the victors, 6-5 over ...
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 ...
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