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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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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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