Turlock junior gets action in USA Baseball

In a game filled with highlights, Turlock High junior Kevin Kramer managed to make his mark. On Monday, he competed in USA Baseball as he was part of the Red Team that won 6-4 over the Blue Team at Goodwin Field on the campus of Cal State Fullerton. He finished the day going 4-for-5 with two RBIs and a run scored to lead his team at the plate. Kramer, who was the starting shortstop last ...

Two local golfers to play in national event

Local junior golfers and sisters Esther and Kathleen Rojas have been picked to play in the Walmart First Tee Open at Pebble Beach in California, an official PGA Champions Tour event, during Labor Day weekend.

Two Bulldogs compete in national wrestling tourney

A pair of Turlock High wrestlers competed in a national tournament recently and both ended their trip with good results.

Shorthanded Coyotes face tough challenge in 7-on-7 football

HUGHSON - Therion Gregory jogged to the sidelines of the Hughson High football stadium, and took a couple sips of water. He looked back at the field and didn't see very much purple.

Making a good impression

The pressure was on. Players from the Turlock High and Turlock Christian High football teams were competing against each other in 7-on-7 football under the hot sun Monday afternoon at Joe Debely Stadium, while a couple dozen people watched from the stands. Players knew this was one of a few chances in the summer to showcase their potential before the fall season.

Passing league isn’t Friday night football, but it helps

OAKDALE - It was an ideal way to start. Hayden Baldwin, who's likely going to be Pitman High's starting quarterback in the fall, made a perfect toss down the right sidelines. Dominick Walker was on the other end of the 40-yard pass, as he impressed everyone with his end-zone speed. Right behind Baldwin at the 50-yard line was coach Brandon Harris, who was expressionless. But his heart was probably doing gymnastics. This was what he ...

Turlock’s Peterson never planned to become Coach, but he’s dealing with it

All the boys had left to do was run another 400 meters. This was what James Peterson, the new Turlock High football coach, wanted in order to successfully conclude the voluntary summer workout at Joe Debely Stadium on a warm Tuesday morning.

TRACK: AIMING HIGH

It wasn't easy to stand out, considering the number of athletes from across the country competing in the USA Youth Outdoor Championships at Eastern Michigan University. Athletes from Florida, Texas, California, Michigan were all there.

Local athletes experience rare competition

A number of local track and field athletes warmed up at the University of Michigan on Thursday morning. They ran around the track that helped produced All-Americans and walked across the football field of one of the most storied programs at the college level.

Local talent to shine in All-star game

Here's a neat little concept: Round up all the best football players in Stanislaus District, have them put on helmets and pads for the first time in a long time and see what transpires knowing that this might be the final chance to impress college scouts.

Coaching icons retire

Just the other day, Steve Feaver had a pleasant look on his face while watching his granddaughter, Molly, blow air into a plastic frog. It was one of those inflatable toys used to float two-year-olds in a backyard pool, something that will help her learn how to swim.

Turlock’s Culala never turned down opportunity to coach

It's not an easy assignment to name all the sports Ben Culala has coached at Turlock High over the years.

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 ...

Turlock, Pitman athletes shine in singles tourney

Pitman and Turlock high's players arrived to the Central California Conference Boys Tennis Individual Tournament at the Millennium Sports Club in Merced with high hopes and targets on their back after finishing first and second in the CCC, respectively. The Bulldogs and Pride each had three singles players involved in the tournament, and by the end of the semi finals the cross town rivals found themselves as the sole contestants for first, second and ...

Huskies shut out ‘Jackets

The top two softball teams in the Trans Valley League faced each other on Tuesday when Hilmar High hosted undefeated Hughson High. As was the case last time these two teams met on the softball field, the Huskies (8-0 TVL) shut out the Yellowjackets (5-3 TVL), winning 7-0. "You've got to play a near perfect game to beat Hughson," Hilmar's head coach Paul Willis said. "They have all the aspects of the game ...

Hughson’s hot invitational: Turlock’s girls handle the heat, take first

Pitman girls sink Buhach

Pitman High's girls swim team handedly defeated Buhach Colony High on Friday 104-66 but there was some controversy regarding the outcome of the boys' competition, which ended with a score of 83-83 in the Thunder's favor. Disagreements regarding a false start during a boys race turned Pitman's final swim meet of the season into a contested one, which will need to be resolved by league officials before the Central California Conference meets later this ...

Pride baseball earns payback with Merced win

The sun was hot and the stakes were high on Thursday in a must win game for Pitman High. Just two days after suffering a one run loss to Merced High, Pitman's baseball team turned the tables on the Bears (7-3 CCC), beating them 15-9. Merced was tied with Buhach Colony High for first place in the Central California Conference prior to its loss to the Pride (5-5 CCC) and now sits in second ...

Bulldogs baseball blasts Falcons at home

Turlock’s boys sprint past the Thunder; girls lose by two points

Turlock beats Buhach with 3 goal effort

Turlock High's girls soccer team remains unbeaten in the Central California Conference after defeating Buhach Colony High 3-1 on Tuesday. The Bulldogs (7-0-3 CCC) now continue their march towards what should be a championship matchup against rival Pitman High on May 1 as the season nears its end. "We didn't want to let down on our play today," Turlock's head coach Cathi Shali-Lopez said. "We struggled in the first half but the girls ...

Denair softball earns comeback win against TC

In the world of sports there are two options for struggling teams; either lie down or step up. This season has been tough for both Denair and Turlock Christian high's softball teams but it was the Coyotes (2-7 SAL) who refused to let their struggles weigh them down on Tuesday when they hosted their rivals the Eagles (0-9 SAL). Denair stood behind its pitcher, Madison Hensley, and a host of batters as it ...

Pride tennis finish season on top, followed by Turlock

Pitman High finished its season undefeated on the tennis court with a 9-0 victory over Buhach Colony High on Tuesday. The Pride (10-0 CCC) had already solidified their position as Central California Conference Champions prior to the match. Turlock pulled out a narrow victory over Merced High on Tuesday 5-4. The Bulldogs (8-2 CCC) finish the season in second place with their two losses coming at the hands of rival Pride. The ...

Pitman capsizes Turlock in dual swim meet

Pitman High's boys and girls sailed to convincing victories over Turlock High on Thursday. The Pride hosted the Bulldogs in their first Central California Conference meet of the season as their boys won 112-64 and their girls won 108-75. "Realistically, we knew they had a lot more swimmers than we do so we knew it was going to be a challenge," Turlock's girls head coach Sonja Raynes said. The Lady Bulldogs only ...

Pitman, Turlock track athletes leave field dead even

It was windy and cold when Turlock and Pitman high met on the track of Joe Debely Stadium on Wednesday. In their first and only head to head meet of the season the Bulldogs and Pride competed neck and neck in nearly every event as their athletes vied for personal bests and a team victory. While some provided exceptional individual performances there were no team victories at the end of the day. Both ...