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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
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 ...
2 more Turlock baseball standouts to play college ball
Turlock High's baseball team has two more players who have secured a future in the sport. Senior Nick Voumard and junior Dakota Edwards signed their respective letters of intent on Wednesday to play for California State University, Stanislaus and the University of Bridgeport. "I'm really happy for them; it's a great opportunity. They're going to keep improving and getting better," Turlock's head coach Mark de la Motte said. "I'm looking forward to following ...
Bullogs tennis tops Pride, finish second in CCC
Turlock High's boys tennis returned to winning form after back-to-back losses to Merced High and Golden Valley High in its last two matches. The Bulldogs defeated Pitman High 9-0 at home on Thursday, securing a second place league finish. After winning their final match of the regular season in straight sets, the Bulldogs finished with an 8-2 record. The Bulldogs' one and two doubles have yet to lose this year and sit ...
Pitman girls, Turlock boys earn swim bragging rights
Pitman High's varsity girls swimming team defeated Turlock High 119-61 on Friday while the Bulldog boys defeated the Pride 92-84, in a cross-town and league matchup. "It is great competitiveness between these two schools," Turlock boys coach Erich Richter said. "All these guys grew up together swimming in rec league, it is a family atmosphere and I love it. That's what I love about this town, it's the best." Turlock's Garrett Roof ...
Bulldog swim teams topple GV, struggle at county meet
Turlock High's boys and girls swim teams dominated Golden Valley on Friday. The Bulldogs hosted the Cougars with the boys winning 103-73 and the girls taking a 93-86 victory. "I was really proud of these guys," Turlock's boys coach Erick Richter said. "They were pumped and I told them to go out and work on their personal best. We knew Golden Valley was good, but we did what we had to do." <p ...
Turlock takes second place standing after win over cross-town rivals
Turlock High leapfrogged into second place in the Central California Conference standings on Monday with a 2-0 victory over cross-town rival Pitman High. The Pride were eager to maintain their second place position in league prior to the matchup and waged a defensive battle with the Bulldogs for much of the wind-whipped match. Pitman was ultimately unable to withstand Turlock's offensive pressure, however, and fell to third place in the CCC with the loss. ...
PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP
The Turlock Christian Eagles softball team already surpassed last year's total win number of zero to a turnaround record of 8-8 thus far after defeating Big Valley Christian 15-4 on Tuesday. "I am very happy with the team," head coach Bret Balswick said. "Last year we had no wins, this year we already have eight. I told the team that one victory was our goal, but now we are playing like we could ...
Turlock snaps consecutive wins record with sweep of Atwater
Turlock High's 2013 baseball team is officially in the record books. With back to back wins over Atwater High-a 7-5 victory on Wednesday and a 10-2 victory on Friday- the Bulldogs (17-1 overall, 8-0 CCC) broke the 16 game consecutive win streak that was set two years ago. "I'm really happy for the guys. They've worked very hard for a very long time," Turlock's head coach Mark de la Motte said. "It gives ...
Bulldogs barrel through Thunder
The hunt for the Central California Conference girls soccer title just got interesting as the top three teams-Golden Valley, Pitman, and Turlock High- are now separated by the slightest of margins. After starting the season with three consecutive losses, the reigning CCC champion Bulldogs have climbed back into contention by winning five or their last six games. On Wednesday Turlock hosted Buhach Colony High and wasted no time asserting its presence on the ...
Pitman now second in league after win over Merced
Pride freshman Matt Carrigg pitched five shutout innings, allowed only two hits, walked one and struck out three of 18 batters faced, en route to a wild 6-5 victory over Merced on Friday. "I felt pretty good, just stayed cool… kept my cool and not get cocky and do what I do," Carrigg said. "I felt confident, I was a little nervous but I felt confident." Carrigg also provided clutch offense as ...
Bertalotto named Folkstyle All-American
Ask any athlete who's serious about their sport and they'll tell you that one of the most important factors of success is to establish goals. Turlock High's Isaac Bertalotto did just that at the beginning of his sophomore wrestling season. Now, after completing his first goal of placing at the state level, the young Bulldog has scratched another task off his list by becoming an All-American. "It's a big deal," Bertalotto said. ...
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