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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
Turlock girls notch first CCC win
The beginning of the Central California Conference season has been trying for Turlock High's girls soccer team. One year removed from an undefeated CCC championship, the Bulldogs (1-3 CCC) dropped their first three games of league play, each by only one goal. The trio of losses led to a team meeting prior to Monday's match against Buhach Colony High in which the Lady Bulldogs resolved to regroup, band together, and save their season. ...
Bulldogs route defending CCC champs
Turlock High's second matchup against Buhach Colony High on Friday was its chance to establish its presence in the Central California Conference for the 2013 season-and its boys took full advantage of it. Two days removed from beating the defending champions 5-1 in the CCC opener, the Bulldogs again took the Thunder to task with a 2-1 effort. "It's a good start for us, that's for sure," Turlock's head coach Mark de la ...
Pride sweep Cougars to open CCC
Pitman High started its Central California Conference season with a big win over Golden Valley High on Wednesday. Four days removed from their loss in the Pedretti Championship, the Pride bounced back in impressive fashion with a 6-0 shutout over the Cougars at home. "It's a big confidence booster. We get beat like we do on Saturday, have two really hard practices, and then come back and play really good baseball," Pitman's head ...
Second half comeback secures win for Delhi soccer
For 45 minutes on Friday it looked like Denair High was going to notch its first Southern Athletic League win of the season over rival Delhi High. In the end it wasn't meant to be, however, as the Lady Hawks (2-1 SAL) mounted a second half comeback for a 3-2 victory to keep the Coyotes (0-3 SAL) out of the winner's column. The young ladies of Delhi got out to a slow start ...
Local small schools rebuilding baseball rosters
The 2013 baseball season has been one of youth and rebuilding for Delhi, Denair, Turlock Christian, and Hilmar High. All four schools have hit the field with a roster made up of players with little varsity experience, but their rawness hasn't detracted from their game-time efforts. Though growth may be a steady and sometimes difficult process, Hawks, Coyotes, Eagles, and Yellowjackets alike are taking up the challenge and swinging for the fences. Denair ...
Delhi softball enters league play strong
Pre-season is officially over for the softball teams of Delhi, Denair, Turlock Christian, and Hilmar High. Now, with the hunt for league standings and post-season berths underway, the various lady players from around the area are doing their best to excel under their different sets of circumstances. For Delhi High, those circumstances are good ones. With nine players returning with varsity experience, the Hawks are looking to improve on last season's third place ...
SAL athletes shine at first league meet
The Southern Athletic League soaked in the sun on Saturday in its first league meet of the season. Denair, Delhi, and Turlock Christian High had several outstanding performers on both the track and on the field in what was the first true test of the year for many of their athletes. The Hawks, defending SAL champs, entered the meet with few of its athletes competing at the varsity level as they catered to ...
Turlock takes home Pedretti trophy
For the first time in its 29 year history, the Atch Pedretti Tournament trophy was guaranteed a resting spot in Turlock after Pitman and Turlock High climbed their way into Saturday's championship game. The Bulldogs had earned their shot by putting up a combined 20 runs in the first two rounds of tournament play while the Pride's route involved closely contested matchups and a bit of luck. In the end, it was Turlock's ...
Pitman’s girls claim county meet title for sixth time
Pitman High had a successful outing at the Stanislaus County Meet on Friday as its girls finished in first place with 154 team points and its boys finished second with 80 team points. Turlock High wasn't too far behind its cross-town rival as both its girls and boys finished in third place with 78 and 70 respective team points. The victory by Pitman's girls marked the sixth time in the past seven years ...
TC’s season ends at State Playoffs
Turlock Christian High's girls basketball season officially ended Saturday night in the second round of the CIF Division V State Playoffs. The Eagles faced off against International High in a competitive contest, but the Jaguars managed to stay a few steps ahead throughout the matchup and walked off their home court with a 61-47 victory. "The confidence level was pretty high going into the game; we thought we could compete with them," TC's ...
Rivals collide in today’s Pedretti Championship
The championship game of the 29th annual Atch Pedretti Tournament will be played today at 1:30 p.m. - and for the first time in history rivals Turlock and Pitman High will be competing for the rights to the title. The Pride claimed last year's tournament crown for the first time in school history and are determined to put in a repeat performance today. The Bulldogs, on the other hand, enter today's matchup motivated ...
Still balling: Bergman leads TC over St. Francis
For the second year in a row Halie Bergman has led Turlock Christian High to a first round win in the CIF Division V California State Girls Basketball Tournament. Bergman notched 39 points, 18 rebounds, 7 steals, 5 assists, and 6 blocked shots as the Eagles defeated St. Francis High, 63-56, on Wednesday and earned a second round matchup with International High tonight. "It was an unbelievable experience for us," TC's head coach ...
Pride notch first league win over Merced
Pitman High passed it first test in the Central California Conference Wednesday afternoon when its girls hosted Merced High in the league opener. The Pride overcame the speedy Bears with a second half effort, shutting them out 3-0. "Getting that first CCC win is huge and hopefully it sets the tempo for the rest of the season," Pitman's head coach Christina Garcia said. The Pride were in attack mode from the onset ...
Pride softball seeks second league title; Turlock starts strong
It's called softball, but the ladies of Turlock and Pitman High have been working hard as they prepare for the 2013 Central California Conference season. With pre-season play already in full swing and the beginning of league just a few days away, the Bulldogs and Pride are both building team chemistry and supplying their young teams with invaluable experience; foundations they hope will carry them to a championship and into the post-season. Pitman ...
Turlock soccer falls in league opener
Turlock High experienced a rude awakening Wednesday night in its Central California Conference home opener against Atwater High. The Falcons managed to do to the Bulldogs what none of the CCC teams were able to do last season-beat them. Turlock looked strong through much of the match as it asserted control over the ball and tempo of play, but a last minute lapse at the end of the first half produced an Atwater ...
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