Raiders crush Coyotes in title game

DENAIR - It was as if the scoreboard was playing mind games with the Denair High boys basketball team. In one moment, the Coyotes were up by nearly double-digits. Then the next moment, they were down by a bunch.

Washington’s big scoring effort leads to Pride win

After almost everyone walked out of the Pitman High gym and into Friday night's rain, there was a candid moment between the school's athletic director, Dave Walls, and the school's top girls basketball player.

Coyotes run wild

Led by Denair High guard Clayton McDonald's 17 points, the Coyotes defeated Central Valley High 68-50 in the semifinal game of the Denair High Tournament late Friday night to earn a spot in today's tournament championship game against Central Catholic at 8 p.m.

Bulldogs lose in dramatic fashion

Surprisingly, no one affiliated with the Turlock High boys basketball program closed his or her eyes in a sequence that appeared doomful. They watched in awe and anticipation, as the ball was repeatedly batted against the backboard and rim like a game of handball.

Eagles fall short in own tournament finale

The game didn't come down to the last minute, Turlock Christian girls basketball coach Edwin Santiago protested afterward.

Despite late rally, Turlock survives to earn rematch with Modesto Christian

There was just one team that stood between the Turlock High boys basketball players and a rematch with Modesto Christian in the championship game of the 34th annual Frank Godinez Tournament.

Pride fall to Laguna Creek

It seemed like the perfect time for a comeback.

It’s still early, but area wrestlers already thinking about state

For most high school wrestlers from the Turlock area, the goal every season is to take that drive down Highway 99 toward Bakersfield. It's there that all the state's best congregate for the CIF Championships in early March.

Denair wrestlers challenge each other in practice

Two years ago, Nick LaFrancis achieved something rare for a Denair High wrestler. He qualified for the Sac-Joaquin Section Masters Tournament, which is just one step from the elusive CIF State Championships in Bakersfield. Even if he didn't win a medal or a single match, making it that far is an unforgettable experience.

Pitman speed tops taller team

When going up against a boys basketball team full of giants, there's really only one thing you can do.

Hilmar starts, ends strong to best Waterford

As the Hilmar girls basketball team started their season by facing Waterford High Thursday night, first year coach Don Inman paced the sidelines, afraid to celebrate his birthday until the final buzzer.

Basketball teams go into season with hopes of success

This season, the girls basketball teams in the Turlock area will experience many different changes.

Bulldogs invest in tough preseason

For the Turlock High girls basketball players, it's hard to forget about what transpired on Feb. 25.

Turlock basketball pulls through for season-opening win

MODESTO - The way the game started, it was safe to assume that the Turlock boys basketball team was going to give the few dozen fans inside the cold Panther Palace gym on the Modesto High campus reasons to go home early.

After one season at varsity, junior Pitman guard looks to guide Pride

Zach Olsen is the type of high school kid who seems to have a smile painted on his face at all times. He's also the type that will ask a stranger how he's doing - and genuinely want to know the person's well being. But the Pitman High boys basketball player will admit that he wasn't in the most ideal situation last season.

Turlock and Pitman girls prepare for championship seasons

Last year the Turlock High girls basketball team went all the way, winning the Central California Conference league championship. This year, with targets on their backs, the Bulldogs are being pursued by an athletic Pitman High team that is driven by the desire to avenge the three losses Turlock handed them a season ago. The Pride is expected to be a serious contender again this season, returning with a handful of experienced players. ...

Hilmar stifles Livingston and advances to semifinals

It was a hard hitting battle Friday night when Hilmar High School hosted Livingston High in the quarterfinals of the Sac-Joaquin Division IV football playoffs. It was a slow start for the Yellowjackets (10-2) but in the end they trounced the Wolves (6-6), 27-0 For the majority of the first quarter Livingston methodically moved the ball down the field, relying on running back Brian Perez' combination of size and strength. Despite the Yellowjackets' ...

Pitman falls to Pleasant Grove in round two

The Pitman Pride (10-2) was shut out by Pleasant Grove of Elk Grove (11-1) Friday night, falling 45-0 in the second round of the Sac-Joaquin Section Division 1 playoffs to end their season. The Pride trailed 17-0 after the first quarter, 31-0 at the half, and 38-0 at the third at the Sheldon High School field in Sacramento. MaxPreps Freeman Computer projections had Pitman as a heavy, 42-21, underdog entering the contest. ...

Pride prepare for Pleasant Grove and quarterfinals

This Friday Pitman High School's football team will journey to Oak Ridge where they are set to face Pleasant Grove High School in the quarterfinals of the Division I CIF Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs. The Pride (10-1) will take advantage of the long trip, using the time to gather their thoughts and emotions as they focus on the task at hand; defeating the defending champion Eagles (10-1). Last week the Pride dominated West High ...

Bulldogs shutout in first round of playoffs

The Turlock High Bulldogs' (7-4) season ended Friday night as they were shut out, 38-0 by Grant High (8-3) of Sacramento in the first round of the Sac-Joaquin Section Division I playoffs. Grant, playing in the D1 playoffs for the first time, has won six section titles in the past and in 2008, won the CIF State Championship Bowl Game in the open division. Last year, Grant lost in the SJS D2 championships. ...

Hilmar slaughters Linden Lions

It was cold and wet Friday night when Hilmar High School's football team (9-2) hosted Linden High School (5-6) in the first round of the Division IV Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs. Hilmar was favored coming into the game and they lived up to expectations, defeating the Lions 41-14. The Yellowjackets scored early and often, putting up 38 points; 35 of which came in the first half. Garrett Jericoff put the Yellowjackets on the board first with ...

Pitman stomps West in first round of playoffs

Pitman High School faced West High School Thursday for the third time in Sac-Joaquin Section playoff history. The Pride entered Joe Debely Stadium with intensity, determined not to be eliminated by the Wolfpack for a third time. To ensure a win, Pitman (10-1) enlisted the talents of Brent Nelle, Kody Brackett and Andres Mendez; rotating the three running backs in an out of the game, a strategy that resulted in a slew of rushing ...

Eagles fall to Ripon Christian in valiant effort

Turlock Christian High School's volleyball team couldn't overcome Ripon Christian High in the quarterfinals of the Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs, losing in three straight sets (25-18, 25-17, 25-16). The Eagles tested the Southern League champions with tough play, something many didn't think would happen. "Everyone was convinced that we would be completely blasted, but that wasn't the case," head coach Keith Landmeier said. "We rattled them. This was the best we played them all year." ...

Pride volleyball stopped by St. Mary’s

Pitman High School's volleyball team expected a tough match against St. Mary's on Thursday in the Division I Sac-Joaquin Section quarterfinals and that's exactly what they got. The Central California Conference champions could not muster a win, falling 25-8, 25-10, 25-11 in their loss to the Rams. "We all knew they had dominant players," Pride head coach Kristen Pontes said. "They have every weapon you could have." The Pride entered the match ...

Pitman standout softball pitcher signs with Sonoma State

It was 3 p.m. on a Thursday afternoon and the Pitman High School Library Media Center was full of people. No one was studying, researching or reading books; they were all there to watch Janessa Guevara sign on to play softball for Sonoma State University. "This is a dream come true for her," Guevara's mother, Melissa Guevara said. "Janessa has had to work really hard to get where she's at." All of ...

Feaver coaches last game as Turlock polo falls to Oak Ridge

Wednesday marked the last time Steve Feaver would coach Turlock High School's boys water polo team. "It was my last game of water polo," Feaver said. Although the Bulldogs played well, the effort wasn't enough to overcome Oak Ridge High School as they fell 12- 9. The loss eliminates Turlock from the quarterfinals of the Division I Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs and will be remembered as the end of a career that spanned 39 seasons. ...

Davis Sr. sinks Pitman polo

Pitman High School's boys water polo team was unable to overcome second seeded Davis Senior High, losing 16-6 in the quarterfinal round of the Sac-Joaquin playoffs Wednesday at Tokay High School. Pitman's Tyler Jamieson scored in the first quarter, giving the Pride an early lead. The Blue Devils responded immediately however, scoring twice before the first quarter was over. By the time the first half came to a close Pitman had scored two more ...

Pitman breezes through first round

The first two sets were a breeze. As for the third set? The Pitman High volleyball players knew they had to stay cool against a Kennedy High team that wanted to capture just one set before a long drive back to Sacramento. The setback, however, was no big deal for the No. 6 Pride, who overcame two late deficits for the 25-8, 25-8, 25-23 win at the Pitman High gym on Tuesday ...

Bret Harte breaks Hilmar volleyball

Hilmar High School's volleyball team suffered a close loss on Tuesday as they battled Bret Harte High in Angels Camp in the first round of playoffs. The game consisted of five sets, which were all won by close margins (22-25, 25-27, 25-22, 25-21, 15-9).

TC volleyball upsets higher-seed Forest Lake