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Turlock soccer takes down second place Atwater
The Central California Conference got a little shaken up on Monday after Turlock High's soccer squad was able to defeat second place Atwater in what was an impressive outing from the Bulldogs. With the home crowd behind them, the Bulldogs were able to net five goals - and hold on to the lead despite two late goals from the Falcons - en route to a 5-2 victory. "Things are very close in ...
Eagles give Knights run for their money in SL battle
RIPON - Ripon Christian has finally met its match in the Southern League, and its impressive run of conference victories nearly met its end Monday night against Turlock Christian. Turlock Christian shook off a lackluster start, won a riveting Game 4 and appeared to be on its way to halting the Knights' streak at 51 while holding an 11-8 lead in the decisive fifth set. Ripon ...
Hilmar soccer team falls; coach goes on vacation
Everybody needs a vacation; some more than others. Put Louie Bettencourt, Hilmar High's boys soccer coach, in the latter category. "We just didn't play worth a darn today," said Bettencourt, who admitted he was in particular need of a break after witnessing his talented squad's abysmal performance Monday in a disappointing 4-3 loss to a less-talented Orestimba team. The Warriors came into the game with a record (2-6-1) directly opposite of ...
Hawks fall to SAL powerhouse Knights
Due to a fire alongside Highway 99 that slowed traffic to a crawl, it took Ripon Christian High's football team and its large contingent of fans an unusually long time to make the trek from Ripon to Delhi High School Friday night. Once things got started though, it took the Knights virtually no time at all in jumping all over their game but overmatched hosts for three quick first-period touchdowns on the way ...
Pitman pulls off win after strong fourth
It looked to be another rugged week for the Pitman High football team after back-to-back losses to tough competition, but the team triumphed on Friday night as they took it to Atwater at home en route to a 35-14 win. "We moved the ball well early, but we seem to stutter a little bit because we do some good things but then we do some not so smart plays," Pitman head coach Tom ...
'Jackets take down Indians in TVL matchup
Hilmar's Jonathan O'Brien and Tyler Robinson shredded Ripon's much-ballyhooed defense, turning this battle of Trans-Valley titans into a laugher by the half. O'Brien threw for 210 first-half yards on 10-of-14 passing, connecting with Robinson on touchdowns of 9 and 60 yards as Hilmar surged out to a 31-7 lead. Robinson, a fleet-footed, sure-handed talent, had five catches for 155 yards in the first half. He also had an interception of Ripon sophomore ...
Young QBs on display in Hilmar
The success of Hilmar High's spread offense has been tied to two of the Valley's top quarterbacks. Head coach Frank Marques has coached one of the most prolific quarterbacks in Trans-Valley League history in Nathan Costa. The do-it-all Costa would eventually finish his career as an intriguing but injury-plagued backup quarterback with the Oregon Ducks. Then along came Quinton McCown, who guided the Yellowjackets to an improbable Sac-Joaquin Section championship in ...
Pitman soccer prevails in 1-0 rivalry win at Warrior Stadium
The Central California Conference has been a powerhouse on the soccer field all year, and on Saturday both Pitman and Turlock high were able to showcase their talent under the collegiate lights in a neutral site at Warrior Stadium on the campus of California State University, Stanislaus. For the second time this season the Pride were able to overcome a strong defensive performance from the injured Bulldogs as they took it to them ...
Turlock golf takes CCC title, again; Pitman finishes 3rd
For the 10th consecutive season, the Turlock High girls golf team is the Central California Conference champion, after beating out Merced High by six strokes, 474 to 480, in the league tourney on Tuesday. Pitman High was able to top out in third place with a score of 509. "It's a great thing for the players; they wanted to make it a decade and they did it. I am so proud they worked ...
Hawks soar over Grizzlies, into 2nd place
All it took was one score for the Delhi High soccer team to defeat Southern Athletic League foe, Mariposa, on Monday in what was a tough defensive battle between both squads. The only goal of the day would come from the Hawks in the first half en route to a 1-0 victory and a leap into second place of the SAL with a 5-2-1 record, just behind Le Grand. "The kids were ...
Pride unable to contain Thunder
Pitman High they hosted three-time defending Central California Conference champions Buhach Colony on Friday, in what turned out to be a disappointing league opener for the Pride. It was a defensive battle all game long, however, Pitman's inconsistency on offense along with countless penalties and contentious calls from the referees, led to the Pride's second straight defeat of the season in a 10-0 shutout. "We struggled last couple years against these guys. ...
Pride volleyball ups the Thunder in CCC contest
The Pitman High volleyball team has now won six straight matches, in straight sets, after defeating their Central California Conference opponents, Buhach Colony on Thursday (25-16, 25-19, and 25-14). Coming off a strong performance against Golden Valley on Tuesday, the Pride picked up right where they left off, dominating the entire game, and wearing down the Thunder till the end. "We came off of a great match against G.V. and we did ...
Turlock and Pitman eye personal bests
Central California Conference runners converged on Donnelly Park Wednesday afternoon for the second CCC center meet of the season. After circling the park and covering three miles worth of ground, the boy Bulldogs emerged as the story of the day as they took second place in team standings with 59 collective points - a 64 point improvement from their last race where they finished fourth overall. "They had a monster day," Turlock head ...
Turlock soccer downs Golden Valley
Turlock High's Jose Aguilera netted the first two goals and Mason Harp added the finisher in the second half of Wednesday's match en route to a 3-2 win over the Cougars from Golden Valley. It was a physical match between the Cougars and Bulldogs, as they fought back and forth but eventually the 'Dogs prevailed. The 'Dogs improve to a 3-5 record in the Central California Conference, leaping past Merced and Golden Valley ...
Pride aced out by Bears
The Pitman High tennis squad faced off against Central California Conference opponents Merced High on Thursday at home in what was a critical league match. Unfortunately for the Pride, it was the Bears that emerged victorious in the 5-4 match. "Merced is very tough, they are well coached, have wonderful players that are dedicated to tennis, they went out there and hit their shots. They are always a tough match. If you don't ...
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Hilmar volleyball falls in state semi finals
It was the most successful season a Hilmar High volleyball team has ever had. Unfortunately, the Yellowjackets' historic run came to an end on Saturday in the second round of the CIF Division-IV state championship tournament. The 'Jackets were off their rhythm from the start and it wasn't until the third game that they began to get in any groove, but by then it was too little too late as they faltered to ...
Undefeated Hilmar headed to D4 championship
Hilmar High is headed to Sacramento. Two years removed from their last Division IV Sac-Joaquin Section title appearance, the Yellowjackets are back in the big game after a thrilling 19-15 victory over Center High on Friday. With the semi-final win, Hilmar broke the school record for most wins with its 13-0 record and cemented a championship matchup with Central Catholic High-a rematch from the 2008 season. "It's special because these kids ...
Central California Conference Volleyball All-League Honors
CCC MVP – Lindsey Vander Weide, Pitman (third year in a row a Pitman athlete has earned this honor: 2012 - Sierah Miller, 2011- Ashley Solis) CCC Setter of the Year – Maddy Halteman, Pitman (2 years in a row) CCC Coach of the Year – Kristen Pontes-Christian, Pitman (4 years in a row) ...
One game away: Hilmar faces Center High in semifinals
With its undefeated record still intact after a 14-7 victory over rival Escalon High in last Friday's Division IV SJS quarterfinal playoff game, Hilmar High finds itself in its second semifinal matchup in the last three years as it prepares to host Center High tonight. The Cougars hail from Antelope and claimed the Pioneer Valley League title with a 4-1 league record. Center is known for its rush attack, averaging 273.6 yards a ...
Hilmar volleyball upsets Justin Siena
Hilmar High's volleyball team is not done, yet. After faltering to Sonora High in the section finale, the Yellowjackets traveled in the first round of the CIF State Division IV volleyball championships only to upset Section champs Justin Siena, in straight sets. Down by eight points in the first game, Hilmar's head coach Patti Harris called a crucial timeout that proved to be the difference maker, because the 'Jackets did not let down ...
Battle of North and South — in the pool
Ninety-seven high school water polo players got one last chance to find victory in the pool on Saturday, at a Central California Conference versus Modesto Metro Conference showdown, held at Turlock High's Steve Feaver Aquatic Center. Approximately 350 spectators were in attendance to watch senior CCC and MMC players showcase their talent in the four game event. "We hope to make this an ongoing tradition to honor our seniors and bring the ...
Pride ready to compete for top spot
Pitman High's wrestling team officially began practice on the first week of November. After winning the Central California Conference three years ago, the Pride are striving for that same success and head coach Adam Vasconcellos feels that this may be their year. The Pride return five key wrestlers this year -all of whom participated in the masters last season-in a varsity squad led by Hayden Mattox, Lorenzo Lewis, Nick Valadez, Logan Wolfley and ...
Turlock wrestling eyeing third consecutive CCC title
It's back to the mat for Turlock High. With the official start of the 2013-14 prep wrestling season just one week away, the Bulldogs are in preparation mode as they get ready to finalize their roster at tonight's Blue & Gold wrestle-off. Turlock enters this season with three state qualifiers from last season in Rafael Herrera, Albino Orozco, and Isaac Bertalotto - Bertalotto being the sole medalist with an 8th place finish. As ...
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