Archive By Section - High School Sports
Garcia gets redemption at nationals
After his bittersweet fifth-place showing at last month's CIF State Championships, it looked like Turlock High wrestler Fabian Garcia could no longer wrestle. His voice was low, his head was down. He couldn't hide his sadness and dissatisfaction in his post-match interviews.
Saavedra survives, becomes national champ
For his trip to Ohio, Pitman High freshman Emilio Saavedra carried with him more than just his clothes and wrestling gear. Metaphorically speaking, he had a giant monkey on his back.
TC student-athlete receives scholarship award
Cheyenne Perry, a four-year volleyball and softball player at Turlock Christian High, has been awarded scholarship money as one of 49 winners of the A. Dale Lacky/CSEA Scholarships for outstanding performances in athletics, community service and academics during high school.
Feeling the heat
ATWATER - Clay Cozzitorto just had one more inning left to pitch. He had shut out his opponents all afternoon, and he was mentally prepared to face them again. But there was something he wasn't ready for.
Surging Pitman softball tops Turlock for first win in 3 years
The goal is always to beat Turlock High. But for the Pitman High softball team, some years are just wishful thinking.
High school round up
With one of their best pitchers on the mound, the Turlock High baseball team exacted revenge over Merced High on Wednesday afternoon in Merced. Sophomore Nick Voumard pitched three scoreless innings and the Bulldogs won 6-0 to regain control of the Central California Conference.
THS’ Moreno captures national title
This is how much Turlock High junior Alexia Moreno and Santa Fe High's Tamara Tillman wanted a national wrestling title: In the second round of their 121-pound final match of the USAW Girls Folkstyle National Tournament in Oklahoma City, Okla., last weekend, the two bumped heads in an attempt to gain a shot at the same exact time.
After being stadium-less, Turlock athletes have a place to practice, excel
It was an oh-so ordinary day for the Turlock High track and field athletes on Monday afternoon at Joe Debely Stadium. Hurdlers and jumpers loosened their limbs on an artificial turf field. Runners warmed up on an all-weather track. Pole vaulters battled a slight wind down a marked runway before extending skyward.
Area swimmers hope to make a splash this season
Swimming might be one of the tougher spring sports. It's not just because of the amount of pain a swimmer puts himself or herself through by swimming lap after lap. In this sport, there aren't too many days off.
Bulldogs suffer first season loss
It wasn't like Turlock High baseball didn't have opportunities.
Pitman bests Turlock in soccer upset
Asked to recount her version of the goal that gave her Pitman High girls soccer team its first win over crosstown nemesis Turlock High in six years, senior forward Hannah Verschelden could not provide all the details. All she remembered was she wanted to lace the ball with some power and kick it away from the goalkeeper.
Track athletes hope to develop as season progresses
It's still early in the track and field season, but athletes from Pitman, Turlock, Turlock Christian, Denair and Hilmar high schools have already been challenged. It's not just all the time and effort they have to put in that will help them become faster or stronger. It's the weather.
Softball teams look to overcome challenges
Here's the scoop on this season's softball teams.
It’s a new season, but soccer teams have same goals of reaching playoffs
To say the least, there will be some shakeups in high school girls soccer this season.
Bulldogs dominate tournament
In the 27th Atch Pedretti Tournament last week, the Turlock High baseball team outscored opponents 34-3. That's just one example of how dominant the Bulldogs have been.
Articles by Section - High School Sports
Sophomore QB leads Bulldogs to season-opening win
On Friday night, Kevin Kramer made a special appearance at Joe Debely Stadium. Like last year, he wore No.7. Like last year, he ran the ball with aggressiveness - and even finished with two rushing touchdowns. Like last year, he threw the ball quite well. Like last year, he led his Bulldogs to a season-opening win over Downey High - this time, it was a 12-7 triumph in front of ...
Pride come back in second half to defeat Panthers
The Pitman Pride football team kicked off the 2011 season with a comeback win Friday night, defeating the Modesto High Panthers 33-20. The Pride trailed the Panthers 20-6 in the second quarter, but tied the game 20-20 by halftime. Pitman took the lead on a 76 yard touchdown run by halfback Andres Mendez. Also putting in a good performance for the Pride was fullback Kody Brackett, who rushed nine times for 134 yards ...
Local runners ready for fall season
Despite all the miles and workouts they demanded from their runners during the first week of fall practice, the cross country coaches at Pitman High and Turlock High had a problem. It was, essentially, a good kind of problem to have. They had too many runners. So the coaches were forced to make cuts, just to be able to keep track of everyone. First, they made the workouts hard enough so the runners ...
Derr hopes to lead Pride in final football season
Before AJ Derr was born, his soon-to-be parents took a trip to the Atwater High football field with his future grandma. At the time, Jon Derr was working at the school as a teacher and football coach, so he had access to the press box. While grandma Sue, and his mother, Mindee, were on the field, his father announced through the loud speakers various arrangements of initials, like DJ, RJ ...
PITMAN HIGH VARSITY FOOTBALL PREVIEW
2010 record: 3-2 CCC, 7-4 overall
Hilmar’s Olson seeks ‘revenge’
HILMAR - Hilmar High quarterback Andrew Olson couldn't have approached one of his most terrifying athletic moments in any other way, going full throttle despite the disappointing circumstances.
HILMAR HIGH VARSITY FOOTBALL PREVIEW
2010 record: 4-2 TVL, 6-5 overall
Coyotes aim for another playoff run despite thin roster
DENAIR - Inside his office, Denair High football coach Therion Gregory was fixing a helmet for one of his players. His office sits right next to the school's football field, so on this day, he has a clear view of his team practicing. At the moment, the Coyotes were stretching.
DENAIR HIGH VARSITY FOOTBALL PREVIEW
2010 record: 5-2 SL, 6-5 overall
Eagles’ main objective: Stay away from injuries
Turlock Christian High football coach Rusty Lyon called over a couple members of his coaching staff. He wanted to ask them about a certain detail of one of last season's infamous injuries.
TURLOCK CHRISTIAN HIGH VARSITY FOOTBALL PREVIEW
2010 record: 1-6 SL, 2-8 overall
Turlock’s O-line to anchor offense — again
As a group of parents and other supporters of the Turlock Youth Football League watched nearby, a Turlock High offensive lineman was on the verge of puking. He was down on one knee, his hand to his stomach.
TURLOCK HIGH VARSITY FOOTBALL PREVIEW
2010 record: 3-2 CCC, 8-3 overall
Legendary water polo coach remains on year-to-year basis
The other day, Steve Feaver walked to his car after practice. Right before he stepped inside, he spotted a familiar face. It was one of Turlock High's campus maintenance employees, who made small talk with the Bulldogs boys' water polo coach.
Back in the game
This week signifies the beginning of the fall sports season. Athletes from Pitman High, Turlock High, Turlock Christian, Denair High and Hilmar High all worked out underneath the sun for the past two days, and they will continue on for the next few weeks. The first official game in any sport won't start until Aug. 26, so for now, footballers, tennis players, cross country runners, water polo athletes, golfers and ...
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