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Hilmar wrestling on brink of school history
It's no secret that Hilmar High's Dave Exline has had one of his tougher seasons as a high school wrestling coach.
Even with bad shoulders, Serpa one of Turlock’s best
If Nicole Serpa decides to become a coach, she'll likely have these pieces of advice for her players about rebounding:
Turlock’s Gong takes first
Hannah Gong of Turlock High girls golf placed first at the 17th River Oaks Junior Match Play Championships at the River Oaks Golf Course in Ceres after outlasting Julian Salazar of Johansen High 6-4 in the finals.
Bulldogs pull out OT victory over visiting Golden Valley, earn share of CCC title
The Turlock High boys basketball team's one Central California Conference loss has been avenged – but it didn't come easy.
Turlock’s dual loss means crucial showdown with Pitman
The Turlock High wrestlers didn't get the win that they needed against Golden Valley High on Wednesday night, but the Bulldogs were still pleased with the results.
Off the bench, Ruesga scores 17 in first of 3 games this week
In almost every game, Turlock High's Matt Ruesga provides a unique stat. It's the kind that a high school boys basketball supporter doesn't see too often, perhaps because the amount of sacrifice it requires.
Bulldogs ready for dual meet showdown
For coach Mike Contreras, it was difficult to predict the future.
Pitman finishes with 6 placers at tourney
This time, it wasn't the Emilio Saavedra show. That's because Pitman High wrestling coach Adam Vasconcellos decided to give the freshman sensation - already considered a favorite to win the state's 103-pound title in March and the winner of numerous tournaments this season - the weekend off.
After tough week, Pitman’s Ismail leads in win
Pitman High's Zaya Ismail did not have the best week.
Against determined Pitman squad, Bulldogs pull through late
Just seconds after his team survived one of the season's closest calls, Turlock High boys basketball reserve Cristian Jinenez let out an excited "woo!" Even from his point of view, he knew this win was big. So his gesture could've also been easily taken as a sigh of relief. On Wednesday night, the Bulldogs did not thrash ...
Ruesga gets second chance with Bulldogs
Matt Ruesga is a hard-to-miss type of person.
Bulldogs win clash of league unbeatens
On Tuesday night, the Turlock High girls basketball team was thrown into an environment that the girls hadn't seen much of this season. They were inside the gym of their crosstown rivals, with hundreds of fans packing the stands - though the Turlock side might've had more people. They all roared when something significant happened.
Pitman’s Saavedra, Turlock’s Garcia hold their own
In one of the major gauges of the state tournament, last weekend's Temecula Valley Invitational allowed wrestlers from the Turlock area to go up against elite competition. Some of them did well - well enough to go home with first-place medals and respect from their peers.
Coyotes lose bite
DENAIR - On most nights, the shots would've fallen. The crowd would've erupted in cheers. And Denair High boys basketball coach Curtis Wooten would've had something else to worry about.
One game at a time
Tuesday night will be the first of three battles this season between the Turlock and Pitman high girls basketball teams. The Pride players talked with excitement earlier this week about the upcoming matchup, adding that "we're ready."
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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. ...
Pride soccer No. 1 in CCC standings
Pitman High is number one in the Central California Conference standings with one half of the regular season complete. The Pride maintained their top position on Monday with a 2-0 victory over Buhach Colony High as they braved winds as high as 45 miles per hour. Both of Pitman's goals were scored in the second half off the foot of freshman Rayana Plancarte-the team's leading scorer with five goals. Plancarte notched her first ...
Golden Valley squeaks by Turlock
Two weeks ago Turlock High dropped its first match of the season against Merced High, 5-4. Though the loss was a shock to the Bulldogs' system, it was an understandable outcome considering two key players were missing from the lineup. Turlock entered Tuesday's home matchup against Golden Valley High eager to get back into the winner's column and keep its dream of a Central California Conference championship alive, be it outright or shared. ...
Bulldogs one win away from sweet 16
In late February Turlock High began its season of baseball by losing a one run game to Lincoln High. After shaking off the initial disappointment, the Bulldogs responded with an Atch Pedretti Tournament Championship and a perfect 6-0 start to their Central California Conference season-parts of the sum of a current 15 game win streak. Turlock continued its season of success on Monday at the Dick Windemuth Tournament and carried it all the ...
Hawks soar at NorCal Tourney
The Delhi High softball team hasn't done much losing this season. The Lady Hawks completed the first half of their Southern Athletic League season with a 5-1 record and on Friday they continued their winning ways with back-to-back victories over Turlock and Patterson High during the first day of the NorCal Tournament in Tracy. Both of Delhi's victories were driven by sophomore Alyssa Stockton who stood on the hill and racked up a ...
Bulldogs' win streak persists
Turlock High's Central California Conference success was carried over to the Dick Windemuth Tournament on Monday and Tuesday. With an undefeated CCC record, the Bulldogs took on and trounced Modesto Metro Conference contenders Gregori and Enochs High 8-5 and 9-2, respectively. Monday's game against the Jaguars was a close affair as Turlock was forced to climb back from an early four run deficit and battle for the win. The close call proved to ...
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