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Turlock football represented in all-star event
The 38th annual Central California Lions All-Star Football Game will once again have representation from the Turlock area. The event will be held June 18 at the University of Pacific's Stagg Memorial Stadium in Stockton.
Bulldogs in title game
The scoring output wasn't the same as the previous night's, but the Turlock High baseball team's dominant ways did not change.
Pride defeat Panthers in tourney play
Pitman High's Brandon Lewis pitched a no-hitter with 10 strikeouts to carry the Pride to an 11-0 win in five innings over Modesto High on Friday afternoon in the consolation bracket of the 27th Atch Pedretti Tournament. Lewis, Clay Cozzitorto and Adam Nascimento all finished with two RBIs apiece, helping Pitman jump out to a 5-0 lead in the first inning. The Pride play again today at 1:30 ...
Turlock players, coaches sweep top league honors
This was Turlock High's year when it came to basketball in the Central California Conference.
Eagles conclude season at State
The end was inevitable for the Turlock Christian girls basketball team, but the Eagles experienced it on the state's biggest stage once again.
Local baseball teams look to make long-lasting runs
It's time to sit back and watch the stories unfold.
Local wrestlers finish with medals, but short of state titles
BAKERSFIELD - The disappointment was written all over their faces, soon after the buzzer sounded to signify the end of their respective semifinal matches in the 2011 CIF State Wrestling Championship on Saturday at Rabobank Arena.
3 left in state meet
BAKERSFIELD - It wasn't a good way to start, especially in an event of this magnitude.
3 left in state meet
BAKERSFIELD - It wasn't a good way to start, especially in an event of this magnitude.
Pitman, Turlock tennis teams look for another league title
The Pitman High and Turlock High boys tennis teams know how to make life in the Central California Conference exciting. Last season is a prime example, seeing how the teams finished with a share of the league title.
Area golf teams hoping to make season memorable
The theme for the high school boys golf teams is this: Keep getting better, keep climbing up.
4 local wrestlers destined for this weekend’s state tournament
For some, the dream began last summer inside a hot and sweaty wrestling room with no one else except for themselves and their coaches. For some, the dream started well before then, when they were still learning the fundamentals of their new sport.
Eagles make it close, but fall in semifinals
GALT - The Turlock Christian girls basketball players could have easily submitted, letting their opponents run all over them. At one point, a fan shouted, "Make them go home early."
Moreno becomes first female Bulldog state wrestling winner
For a moment, Alexia Moreno thought it was going to be over. The Turlock High junior wrestler had this notion during the second period of her 119-pound championship match in the CIF Girls State Tournament at Lemoore High.
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Pitman’s second half rally earns a win
It wasn't looking good for Pitman High's boys basketball team when they hosted Merced High Wednesday night. The Pride's first half was a slow one chocked full of missed shots and turnovers. Despite the rough start Pitman was able to battle back after halftime and defeat the Bears 57-44. "Merced is a lot better than their record. They came out with a high level of intensity that we didn't match (in the first ...
Pride slashes Falcons for second straight win
Pitman High's girls basketball players entered their second league matchup against Atwater High on Thursday with a heightened sense of confidence. Two days after defeating a highly athletic Merced High team, the Pride won its second game in the CCC, beating the Falcons 59-38. "They're understanding their roles," Pitman's head coach Keith Larsen said. "We're getting better, a lot better than we were a month ago." The Pride opened up the game ...
Turlock, Pitman and Hilmar wrestling teams notch league wins
It was a successful day Wednesday for the wrestlers at Turlock, Pitman and Hilmar highs. The three teams won their first league duals against Merced, Atwater and Orestimba High, respectively. Turlock's first CCC win was also its 20th straight dual victory this year. The Bulldogs defeated the Bears 46-16 in another dominant performance. Jason Valdovinos, Rico McCombs and Jessey Velasquez all recorded pins against the formidable Merced team. Pitman's 44-33 victory over ...
Turlock’s back-to-back wins put them 2-0 in CCC
Turlock High's first league opponent was Buhach Colony High, one of the projected front runners for the CCC title this season. The Bulldogs faced the Thunder Wednesday night at home in a confidence building 62-56 win. "It felt good to get that first league win," Turlock's head coach Doug Cornfoot said. "We came together and played better than we had in the preseason." The matchup was a competitive one; both teams pressed ...
TC, Turlock girls start league strong
The beginning of league play can be a stressful time for teams in the Valley. Although the first couple of games won't break a team's chances at a league title, they can serve as the foundation for future success and indicate what the rest of the season holds. After losing to Buhach Colony High by four points on Tuesday night, Turlock High's girls reversed roles in a four point win over Merced High. ...
Therion Gregory bids Denair farewell
After 20 years at Denair High School Therion Gregory has retired. Gregory turned in his resignation in December and has since moved to Utah where he plans on finishing his education. "It was just time for me to call it quits and take a little break," Gregory said. "I'm going to miss that camaraderie we had. I really enjoyed coaching there." During his time at Denair Gregory wore many hats, coaching girl's ...
Denair trounces Waterford with 3-point shooting frenzy
Denair High's girls basketball team had an easy time defeating Waterford High Tuesday night. The Coyotes finished 49-22, securing the win in their first league game. The Coyotes (3-7) and Wildcats (3-11) met less than a month ago in a close game that was decided by three points. Denair hit the court determined to come away with a more convincing win and did so with an impressive offensive performance. In the first half ...
Turlock’s Erick Parsons invited to All-Star game in Tampa
Young men often turn to athletics in pursuit of confidence and camaraderie. Some simply want to have fun, but most athletes strive to compete and have a deep desire to win. They follow in the footsteps of their role models and try to emulate the things they've seen, hoping their efforts will parlay into future success. Erick Parsons is no different. Erick, a standout linebacker and wrestler for Turlock High, found his ...
CCC title up for grabs
I didn't know what to expect out of this year's basketball season; before December I hadn't watched a high school basketball game for at least four years. I did know that Turlock and Pitman would be in constant competition with each other for bragging rights and that Turlock, as defending CCC champions, would be the team to beat. As I spoke with coaches from both teams before the season began, I got the ...
Turlock records 19th straight dual win
Turlock High's wrestling team continued its streak of success Wednesday morning during a four-way dual that included Freedom High, Oak Ridge High and Central Catholic High. The Bulldogs (19-1) dominated the event that lasted well over four hours, defeating the Falcons 47-9, the Trojans 51-24 and the Raiders 48-17. "We expected to win," Turlock's head coach Mike Contreras said. "Our kids wrestled well and overall it was a good performance for us." <p ...
Pride take second in Ceres tourney
One of Pitman High's goals coming into this year's basketball season was to earn a first place tournament finish before league play began. After finishing 3rd in the Frank Godinez tournament the Pride's last shot at their short-term goal was the Ceres tournament, where they got off to a shaky start. Pitman fell to Modest Christian High in the first round but was able to bounce back, defeating Ceres High 68-50 in the ...
Crusaders hold off Pride
Pitman, Beyer, Modesto Christian and Ceres High all gathered together Tuesday for this year's Ceres Basketball Tournament. Pitman (6-4) faced off against Modesto Christian (3-2) in the first game of the round-robin style tournament and was bested by the Crusaders 38-48. "MC is one of those teams where you have to maximize your opportunities," Pitman's assistant coach Undrea Walker said. "The kids seemed to have the jitters, which is not common for how ...
Pitman says farewell to water polo, swim coach
Both Pitman and Turlock High will need to find head coach replacements for their water polo teams by next season. Drew Clute, who graduated from Turlock High and played for Steve Feaver, announced that he would be vacating his current position as Pride head coach for a coaching position with the SoCal water polo club in Orange, Calif. Clute spent four years at Pitman where he served as both the water polo and ...
Beyer bests Bulldogs in first home game
The girls basketball team at Turlock High hosted its first home game of the season against a red hot Beyer High team Friday night. The Bulldogs (2-6) and Patriots (9-1) played a close first half but as the game progressed, Beyer gradually pulled away, handing Turlock its sixth loss by a score of 51-35. "Beyer is on a roll right now. They are a very well coached team," Turlock head coach Salinda Mabie ...
Eagles drop first game, then rebound in tourney
Turlock Christian High (1-7) entered the first round of the Denair basketball tournament on Thursday pitted against an eager Hughson High (2-5). Both teams were looking for their second win of the season and a spot in the second round winner's bracket. The Huskies claimed their second win and the right to face Denair High in the second round with a 63-47 rout of the Eagles. "We're getting there but we have ...
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