Pitman turns it up after slow start

The Pitman High girls basketball players couldn't help but cringe once they noticed they were on the wrong end of a lopsided score Thursday night at the Lion's Den.

Coyotes win despite scoring attack by TC guard

DENAIR - The Denair High boys basketball players' main objective in Tuesday night's game against league rival Turlock Christian was this: Stop Brandon Rogers, who averages nearly 30 points.

Pitman’s lightweight becomes big-time champ

His drenched-in-sweat shirt looked as if he had taken a dip into a pool. His legs must've had felt like they climbed a mountain, bearing in mind the type of workout his coach puts him and his teammates through.

Garcia nearly takes down state winner

Turlock High senior wrestler Fabian Garcia doesn't like losing, especially because he hasn't experienced much of it as a Bulldog.

Pride at 2-0? Yes, really

As they walked out of their locker room on their way to greet waiting family and friends, smiles were painted all over the faces of the Pitman High boys basketball players and coaches.

Eagles fly past Gustine in win

If the Turlock Christian girls basketball players didn't score a single point after the first quarter, they'd still have technically won Thursday night's Southern League contest against Gustine High.

Bulldogs win without star point guard

Playing without injured point guard Camille Roberts, the Turlock High girls basketball team had a straightforward approach in Tuesday night's Central California Conference opener against Buhach Colony: Just squeeze by the Thunder.

Perez brothers share unique relationship at Pitman

Just before he faced his final opponent at last week's Bulldog Classic, Pitman High senior Andrew Perez was approached on the wrestling mat by his older brother, Vincent, who whispered something in his ear.

Area wrestlers shine at annual clashing

Before the first wrestlers stepped on the mats at the 19th Bulldog Classic on Wednesday, Turlock coach Mike Contreras wasn't sure about how his team would do.

Yellowjackets win tournament against high-scoring opponent

RIPON - For much of the night, the Hilmar High girls basketball team's main objective was to stop Oakdale High dangerous guard Cassandra Clark.

Bulldogs avoid upset in prestigious tournament

SALIDA - The home locker room is a few feet away from the main floor of the basketball gym, far enough to keep outsiders from hearing what goes on inside. That's a good thing for coach Doug Cornfoot and his Turlock boys basketball team.

Area wrestlers to battle at annual tournament

This season, the approach is different for the Pitman High wrestling team.

Pitman’s late surge not enough

After a one-point second quarter, the Pitman High boys basketball players had just one logical thing left to do.

Turlock’s Garcia wins prestigious tournament

It's no secret that Turlock High senior wrestler Fabian Garcia's ultimate goal is to be a state champion. This aim is very realistic for him, since he's a three-time state medalist.

Pitman wins big at first big wrestling event

In what is considered the wrestling season's first real test, the Pitman High wrestlers did better than expected.

Pitman soccer keeps playoff hopes alive

The Pitman High girls soccer team tied 2-2 against Golden Valley High after a shaky second half start in Monday's crucial Central California Conference matchup. "It was a lack of communication, we had 20 shots. It's not that we didn't have our opportunities, but unfortunately those lapses cause some misses, but I am proud of the way these girls played," Pitman's head coach Christina Garcia said. Pride freshman Rayana Plancarte headed the ...

Pride silence Thunder

It was an interesting day in Turlock on Tuesday as the wind reached nearly 30 miles per hour; however, nothing slowed down the Pitman Pride's potent offensive performance as they shutout Buhach Colony, 6-0. Alexis Mettler pitched a complete game shutout and allowed only four hits behind a solid defensive performance and offense that had over 11 hits for the game. "They did a wonderful job; the hitting was off the charts ...

Brown, Gilmore retiring after a combined 56 years of coaching

Tuesday marked the final Central California Conference center meet of the season, but it also marked the end of two long and dedicated coaching careers. As track athletes from Turlock and Pitman High limbered up and prepared to compete against each other and the rest of the league, Bulldogs head coach Mike Brown and assistant coach Dee Gilmore were helping run the show at Joe Debely Stadium for the last time. "Head coach ...

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. ...