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.

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL POSTSEASON HONORS

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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.

Pride, Bulldog girls place in swim finals

The girls swim team from Pitman (539) and Turlock High (311) finished 2nd and 3rd, respectively, at the Central California Conference finals at Pitman High on Saturday. The boys from Turlock took third (342) and the Pride fifth (269). "I think we did very well, we were down a couple but we still placed where we should've," Turlock girls coach Sonja Raynes said. "We placed and we had some great times." The ...

Hawks shutout Redskins

Delhi High took another step towards a potential second place finish in the Southern Athletic League and an improved post-season placement with Friday's 10-0 defeat of Gustine High. The Hawks earned their second consecutive win with a combination of solid bats from the plate and a barrage of consistent pitches from sophomore Alyssa Stockton. "We're doing well, we just got to stay patient," Delhi's head coach Tami Tela said. "I look forward to ...

Turlock, Pitman looking to come out on top in swim finale

The Central California Conference swim trials got underway on Friday at Pitman High as both the Pride and Turlock High Bulldogs look to end the season on a high note. Pitman and Turlock boys had 15 top eight finishes and 10 individuals will be moving on to the finals. The girls finished with 29 top eight finishes and will have 19 representatives on day two. "You know, we went over some strategies of ...

Pitman topples Turlock in golf season finale

The members of the Pitman High golf teamed played their best game of the season on Thursday, defeating league leaders and cross-town rivals Turlock High. The Pride earned the 205-209 victory over the Bulldogs on their home course at Diablo Grande in the final regular matchup of the season. "I'm so proud of these guys, they started out the year playing well," said Pitman head coach Matt Jeans. "Then they had some struggles later ...

Turlock’s Jordan Bean, Aldair Lima claim CCC doubles title

It was a day of redemption on Thursday for Turlock High's Jordan Bean and Aldair Lima at the Central California Conference boys Doubles Tournament at Merced High. Just two days after early elimination in the CCC boys Singles Tournament-Bean in the first round and Lima in the second-the Bulldog pair teamed up and barreled through the competition, defeating all opponents in straight sets en route to a tournament championship. "From the beginning of ...

Trans Valley League shake up: Hilmar tops Escalon 4-0

Turlock soccer assumes first place in CCC

Turlock High is now in first place in the Central California Conference girls soccer standings with only two regular season games remaining. After a dominating 5-0 victory over then first place Golden Valley High on Monday -a win that pulled them within two points of the league lead- the Bulldogs took on and took down Merced High on Wednesday, 3-0, to usurp the Cougars as the top team in the CCC. It wasn't ...

Turlock takes Windemuth title

Three weeks ago Turlock High was on the brink of its second tournament championship of the season when fate and the weather intervened. The Bulldogs were slated to take on Trans Valley League stalwarts Escalon High in the Dick Windemuth championship game when heavy rains delayed the matchup. Turlock finally got its shot at the Cougars on Saturday at Downey High where the Bulldogs seized opportunities in the fourth and sixth innings for ...

Bulldogs dominate first place Cougars; pull within two points

Two points. That's all that now separates Turlock High's girls soccer team from first place Golden Valley High in the Central California Conference standings. The second place Bulldogs (7-4-1 CCC) shocked the Cougars (8-4 CCC) on Monday with a 5-0 victory on the road as Morgan DeLay recorded five assists. It was her best game of the season and the team's most dominant CCC performance. "We're focused on playing one game at ...

Denair boys take first in SAL meet, again

Denair High continued its successful Southern Athletic League campaign on the track Saturday morning in the third SAL meet of the season. The Coyotes earned another first place finish in the boys division and nabbed a third place finish in the girls division despite a couple of absent athletes. Delhi and Turlock Christian High also experienced varying degrees of success with the Hawk boys taking third. "Every meet we've won, so I think ...

Denair tennis downs TC in league finale

Denair High ousted Turlock Christian High 8-1 in Tuesday's Southern Athletic League finale. "We never gave up and we kept playing hard as possible till the end," Denair head coach Paul Michaelis said. The only victory for the Eagles was won by Savannah Swanson who defeated Alex Knapp of Denair, 6-3, 6-2. "Savannah has been doing great lately," Turlock Christian's head coach Jack Schneider said. "More consistency coming from her, as ...

Turlock players falter in CCC singles

Six Turlock athletes entered the Central California Conference singles tournament on Tuesday at Merced High with high hopes, but only two players made it past the first round. Turlock High's Aldair Lima was the only Turlock player to make it past the first round. He defeated Pitman's Elijah Silveira, 6-2, 6-0 in the first round before he faced first ranked Cesar Nava of Golden Valley and fell in straight sets, 6-0, and 6-0. ...

Pitman throwers shine at Oregon Relays

Pitman High's track and field team placed 33rd out of 50 schools at the Oregon Relays this past Friday and Saturday. Out of the 17 Pride invitees, 10 finished in the top 10. Kelsee Derr placed first in the 100 meter hurdles heat with a time of 15.57 becoming the first Pitman representative to win a race at this event. "The fans were great and the atmosphere was different from any other place ...

‘Dogs sweep Pride, extend win streak

Turlock High's record-breaking consecutive win streak has been extended to 19 games after back-to-back victories against rival Pitman High on Wednesday and Friday. The Bulldogs shutout the Pride in both matchups-9-0 on Wednesday and 8-0 on Friday- with the help of ace hurlers Nick Voumard and Tyler Murphy, maintaining their undefeated status in the Central California Conference. "Both of them pitched very well. They got ahead in the count and were able to ...

Pitman softball downs Turlock in second cross town game

Pitman High's softball team is easing its way into playoff contention after a 5-2 victory over cross-town rival Turlock High at home on Thursday. The Pride (12-10 Overall, 5-5, CCC) are now only two games away from third place in league and must win their next two games against first place Merced High and second place Atwater High to have a shot at the post-season. "Yeah, we got the cross-town rival thing ...