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Turlock’s Garcia is on a mission
Every time he's inside his school's wrestling room, Turlock High senior Fabian Garcia will look at the blue banner placed high on one of the walls. All the names of the program's past state medalists share a spot on the sign in yellow letters, with the champions distinguished in white.
Denair wrestling finishes with 2 league champions
At the start of the wrestling season, Denair High coach Don Helnore hoped to have champions at the Southern League Tournament, especially because the Coyotes were scheduled to host the postseason event. He had a couple wrestlers in mind who could possibly achieve the honor.
Hilmar qualifies 11 to division tourney
Coach Dave Exline and his Hilmar High wrestling team had a simple plan: Get as many wrestlers qualified as possible.
Pitman, Turlock qualify wrestlers at CCC tourney
ATWATER - This year's Central California Conference wrestling championships had a festive vibe. Some wrestlers dyed their hair blonde to perhaps highlight team camaraderie, as well as the start of the postseason. Another wrestler was spotted wearing pink socks.
Barajas inks rare feat
In the conference room at Turlock High's main office, athletic director Anthony Belew had to speak his mind to Josue Barajas, who signed his national letter of intent to play for Cal State Stanislaus men's soccer on Friday morning.
Turlock learns from shocking loss
Before her team even began league play, Turlock High girls basketball coach Salinda Mabie said the Bulldogs' undefeated streak in the Central California Conference was in jeopardy. It was a bold statement, but also a logical one.
THS wrestler dominates at Masters
At last weekend's Sac-Joaquin Section Masters Tournament for girls wrestling, several of the coaches and wrestlers at the event stopped and watched Turlock High junior Alexia Moreno in action. It's unusual for anyone to get this kind of superstar treatment, but people in the high school wrestling community seem to think she's different.
Rivalry clashing
Held at Fitzpatrick Arena on the Cal State Stanislaus campus, the annual Denair-Turlock Christian basketball rivalry and homecoming games attracted hundreds, perhaps even thousands, of fans on Friday night. Those in attendance got to see the Turlock Christian girls team, thanks to a game-high 18 points from Kaisa Spycher and 38-6 halftime lead, beat the Denair girls 57-15. On the boys side, Clayton McDonald posted a rare triple-double ...
Few drop, some stay in latest power rankings
Despite going on respective winning streaks, a number of high school basketball teams in the Turlock area slipped down a spot or two in this week's Sac-Joaquin Section power ratings that determine playoff positions for the top 16 teams in each division, with the top eight to host the first round.
Denair’s Oei becomes a Warrior
While the nation's best high school football players made a spectacle of their signings with their respective colleges in front of TV cameras, news reporters and an ESPN audience, one Denair High athlete did it quietly.
Bulldogs reign supreme
In front of thousands of fans in one of the city's most anticipated boys basketball games, Anthony Hubbard became a legend, as well as a baseball prospect. In a can't-believe-he-did-that moment, the Turlock High senior guard nailed a full-court shot to end the third quarter.
Turlock wrestling escapes with win
When the Turlock High girls gym is packed with screaming fans, the place can feel like a coliseum with the bleachers rising well above the floor. So just imagine being one of the wrestlers in Wednesday night's crosstown rivalry dual matchup between Pitman High and Turlock High, with both teams fighting for a share of the Central California Conference title.
Bulldogs extend league winning streak vs. Pitman
Simply, the shots weren't falling. Some of them were high-percentage shots, the kind that the Turlock High girls basketball players see during warm-up drills. So coach Salinda Mabie supplied a simple message for her Bulldogs.
Saavedra’s showing helps Pride to Rumble title
It wasn't pretty, Pitman High wrestler Emilio Saavedra would later say about his path to another tournament title.
Several teams in good playoff positions
At best, Turlock High coach Doug Cornfoot thought his boys basketball team could be a No. 12 or 13 seed in the playoffs. That's because, he said, "there are so many good teams in Division I this year."
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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 ...
Denair starts strong in own tournament
It wasn't looking good for Denair's boys basketball team (2-6) Thursday night when they faced Cristo Rey High (1-7) in the first round of their own tournament. The Trojans looked to be on their way to the second round after a dominate first half, but a Coyote comeback dashed their plans. Denair snatched the win from Cristo Rey by a score of 76-68 and advanced to the second round where they played Hughson High. ...
Hilmar loses close match to Hughson
Hilmar High's wrestling team had to overcome two obstacles Wednesday night in their first dual of the season, a tough Hughson High team and a lack of preparation. With only a week of practice and conditioning Hilmar came up short, losing 33-39. "Conditioning, we just don't have it yet," head coach Howard Tremble said of his team's performance. "But if we're losing by six points and I've only had my kids for seven ...
Hilmar defeats Denair with outstanding shooting
It was a dominate performance by the Yellowjackets Tuesday night when Hilmar High (4-3) traveled to Denair High (1-6) to face the Coyotes. Hilmar, led by Jesse Burke, outscored Denair 74-53. It was Hilmar's most productive night of the season. Hilmar's quick defense and outstanding shooting performance was too much for the Coyotes to handle. "That's one of the best shooting performances I've seen in a long time," Denair's head coach Daniel ...
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