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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 ...
Pitman takes down Golden Valley
For the second time this season, the Pitman High soccer team defeated Central California Conference opponent Golden Valley; this time at home, in shutout fashion. It was a physical and tough defensive match in the first half of Monday's game, but a key penalty goal by the Pride in the 12th minute proved to be the difference maker en route to a 2-0 shutout. "Monday is a tough day to play for ...
Bulldogs golf bests Pride; start league tourney on top
The Turlock High Bulldogs prevailed by nine strokes, 231-240, over the Pride on Tuesday at the Turlock Golf and Country Club, in the teams' second Central California Conference matchup of the season. Tuesday's contest wasn't just another crosstown rivalry matchup, but an important game in terms of league standings. The win gives Turlock a cushion atop of the CCC, before going into the league tourney next week. "Cross-town rival is important, but ...
Hilmar soccer drops league matchup against Ripon
The Hilmar Yellowjackets (7-8-1) started Monday's league matchup against the Ripon Indians (11-5-1) strong, only to lose momentum - and the game - in the second half, 4-2. Hilmar seniors Osiris Guerrero and Arturo Moran started the game off right, each scoring a goal. The Indians allowed several more shot attempts to be made in the first half. Hilmar's defense also stopped Ripon from scoring until two minutes before the whistle for halftime. ...
Turlock volleyball falls to Atwater
Turlock High varsity volleyball (6-7) hosted Atwater (4-4) Tuesday night and was defeated in three sets (11-25, 16-25, 15-25). The Bulldogs nearly showed promise of coming back in the second set, putting several points on the scoreboard first, but had several errors that gave Atwater an opening to come back and finish the game how they started, strong. Turlock missed several serves in its back court, and also got caught hitting the net. ...
Denair falls to RC
Denair High is still searching for its first win of the season after Friday's 44-14 loss to Ripon Christian High. The Coyotes showed flashes of offensive productivity in the first half as Dominyc Silva led from under center, but their defensive unit had no answer for the Knights' rushing attack which was led by Andrew Brown. "We played with a lot of heart and determination," Denair head coach Rich Goodwin said. "They never ...
'Jackets blow out Warriors
Orestimba High was pumped up for a homecoming win on Friday night, but the Hilmar Yellowjackets barely allowed the Warriors one score in a 49-6 blowout. The Yellowjackets (5-0) dominated the field from the get go, as a Jonathan O'Brien pass to Bailey Gomes saw Hilmar on the scoreboard with its first possession. O'Brien ran the ball in himself for the 'Jackets touchdown number two. Orestimba (1-4) tried to slow down the ...
The Wednesday Night Blitz is coming
The wait is over. After five exciting weeks of pre-league prep football play, Turlock and Pitman High are ready for the beginning of Central California Conference competition. Both teams enter the CCC with a 4-1 record and the potential to vie for a league championship. While league play is what truly counts in the world of prep football, the first half of the season is where a team's character is developed and its ...
Pitman girls swamp Turlock
In a wild and rowdy game, the Pitman High girls' water polo team sank the visiting Turlock Bulldogs 10-1 in their first matchup of the season. "I think the girls did absolutely phenomenal," Pitman head coach Michaela Solario said. "Home town rivalries are always hard because everyone is so amped up and so pumped up that underdogs can come up and do big things, so we just needed to come out and play ...
Eagles earn experience in win over Coyotes
Turlock Christian High claimed its second league victory on Wednesday with a straight set victory (25-17, 25-10, 25-9) over its Monte Vista counterpart Denair High. The Eagles - fresh off a 4-1 performance at the Carmichael Invitational Volleyball Tournament and a crushing five-set loss to Mariposa County High - dispatched the Coyotes without the help of their best player Sarah Amaral. Instead, TC called in "the others" off the bench to take care ...
Hilmar takes down Escalon in second meeting of the season
The Hilmar High Yellowjackets are now 5-0 in the Trans Valley League after taking down league rivals-Escalon High at home in Thursday's TVL matchup 3-1. It was Escalon who came out on fire, winning the first set 21-25 but the 'Jackets were able to bounce back as they took it to the Cougars, winning the next three en route to a victory (21-15, 25-23, 25-22 and 25-8). "The girls played excellent. Defense ...
Pride push ‘Dogs aside in first cross town matchup
Pitman High is in prime position in the Central California Conference after Monday night's 2-0 defeat of rival Turlock High. But while the Pride (4-1 CCC) are currently brimming with confidence as they sit in first place -tied with Buhach Colony High-they are being careful not to let that confidence spill over as memories of last season's initial success and subsequent fall are still fresh in the mind. "It's nice to have that ...
Pitman volleyball puts down Turlock in 3
The first round of the Central California Conference volleyball season is over and Pitman High is once again atop the standings with an undefeated record. The Pride (5-0 CCC) completed the first third of league play with a straight set victory (25-14, 25-21, 25-17) over rival Turlock High Tuesday night-though the Bulldogs didn't quite take the loss lying down. "I knew they would play well. They were doing things that we needed to ...
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Hilmar football: On the Hunt for 7
There's an old adage in football: defense wins championships. Hilmar High is eager to see if those words ring true in today's Division IV Sac-Joaquin Section championship game against Central Catholic High. The Yellowjackets enter their second section title game in the past three years with a perfect 13-0 record, a feat due in large part to a dominant defensive unit that has allowed an average of 9.8 points a game. But ...
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 ...
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