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Eagles reaching for new heights
After fans get situated in their seats at the Calvary Baptist Gym for the Turlock Christian boys basketball opener on Tuesday, they might just see something that they haven't seen much of before. That's height.
Pitman volleyball collects plenty of all-conference honors
The Pitman High volleyball team collected a few firsts this season, with the most important one arguably being the school's first-ever playoff win on Nov. 9 over Monterey Trail in the first round of the Sac-Joaquin Section Division I Tournament. Everything else seems to be, simply, icing on the cake.
Turlock’s Hubbard adds scoring presence among other threats
Last summer, Anthony Hubbard was tested daily. He'd go to the weight room with a teammate or two knowing that one of the exercises they'd do was the bench press. Universally, this workout is considered a sort of measuring stick of masculinity for most men.
Area basketball teams shooting for triumphant runs
For some, there might not be anything sweeter than the squeaking sound a shoe makes on a well-polished basketball court. Hearing that during this time of the year means one thing: Basketball season is here.
TC senior lands rare scholarship offer with San Jose State
Turlock Christian senior golfer Kathleen Rojas is not too bashful to admit that she thrives under the pressure. It doesn't matter the circumstance. Even if it's the Sac-Joaquin Section Masters Tournament, which is the biggest collection of high school girls golfers from Sacramento to Merced, she welcomes the weight of it all.
Fall sports created plenty of memories — some good, some bittersweet
The great thing about falls sports was that it gave fans enough opportunities to watch and admire local athletes. And this season, they gained a lot of memories.
After suffering blowout last season, Turlock celebrates Harvest Bowl win
After the final whistle blew, several members of the Turlock High football team were searching for a special object.
Eagles volleyball looking to advance to D-V title match
A year ago, the Turlock Christian volleyball team suffered one of the more painful endings to a playoff campaign in school history."It's a heartbreaker that will probably stay with all of us for many years to come," Eagles coach Keith Landmeier said at the time.This memory hasn't left the minds of Landmeier and his current players, with some of them ...
Prep football round up
Turlock Christian (1-6 SL, 2-8) led late against the Delhi Hawks (1-6 SL, 2-8), but saw their lead slip away as the Eagles lost their final game of the season 28-15.
Hilmar soccer going into playoffs with determined mindset
HILMAR - As painful as it might be for the Hilmar High boys soccer players to admit, a big reason why the Yellowjackets are heading into the postseason with a league crown and a six-game winning streak is because of one singular moment.
Bulldogs dropped in rare playoff appearance
With a no-tomorrow attitude, the Turlock High boys soccer players knew these kinds of opportunities don't come too often for them. On Tuesday night, the Bulldogs were in the middle of their first postseason game in seven years when reality struck: They needed to score. Evident by the many shots that banged off the crossbar, the Bulldogs were doing their job.
After last week’s big loss, Turlock looking for redemption
After their most upsetting loss of the season, the Turlock High football players and coaches entered this week as if nothing happened. No one was walking around practice with his head down. No one looked particularly weak, so much so that he couldn't lift his helmet over his head. Perhaps most important, no one mentioned that gigantic elephant in the room unless someone not in a Turlock football ...
Turlock, TC golfers come up short in Masters
STOCKTON - For the Sac-Joaquin Section Masters Tournament, the Turlock High girls golfers just wanted to improve from their previous performances. By coach Mary Krupka's account of that day's event, aided by damp conditions affecting the golfers' play, it wasn't going to be too difficult this time.
Though not favored, Pride ready for annual meeting with Turlock
The way Brandon Harris sees it, there might not need to be a Harvest Bowl this year.
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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