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Rivalry clashing
Held at Fitzpatrick Arena on the Cal State Stanislaus campus, the annual Denair-Turlock Christian basketball rivalry and homecoming games attracted hundreds, perhaps even thousands, of fans on Friday night. Those in attendance got to see the Turlock Christian girls team, thanks to a game-high 18 points from Kaisa Spycher and 38-6 halftime lead, beat the Denair girls 57-15. On the boys side, Clayton McDonald posted a rare triple-double (19 points, 10 rebounds and 11 steals) to lead Denair to a 72-54 win over the TC boys.
Few drop, some stay in latest power rankings
Despite going on respective winning streaks, a number of high school basketball teams in the Turlock area slipped down a spot or two in this week's Sac-Joaquin Section power ratings that determine playoff positions for the top 16 teams in each division, with the top eight to host the first round.
Denair’s Oei becomes a Warrior
While the nation's best high school football players made a spectacle of their signings with their respective colleges in front of TV cameras, news reporters and an ESPN audience, one Denair High athlete did it quietly.
Bulldogs reign supreme
In front of thousands of fans in one of the city's most anticipated boys basketball games, Anthony Hubbard became a legend, as well as a baseball prospect. In a can't-believe-he-did-that moment, the Turlock High senior guard nailed a full-court shot to end the third quarter.
Turlock wrestling escapes with win
When the Turlock High girls gym is packed with screaming fans, the place can feel like a coliseum with the bleachers rising well above the floor. So just imagine being one of the wrestlers in Wednesday night's crosstown rivalry dual matchup between Pitman High and Turlock High, with both teams fighting for a share of the Central California Conference title.
Bulldogs extend league winning streak vs. Pitman
Simply, the shots weren't falling. Some of them were high-percentage shots, the kind that the Turlock High girls basketball players see during warm-up drills. So coach Salinda Mabie supplied a simple message for her Bulldogs.
Saavedra’s showing helps Pride to Rumble title
It wasn't pretty, Pitman High wrestler Emilio Saavedra would later say about his path to another tournament title.
Several teams in good playoff positions
At best, Turlock High coach Doug Cornfoot thought his boys basketball team could be a No. 12 or 13 seed in the playoffs. That's because, he said, "there are so many good teams in Division I this year."
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.
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TC boys fall at home by one point
The Turlock Christian High boys basketball team (9-12, 4-5) went into Friday's Central California Athletic Alliance game with a goal: get one step closer to playoffs. A late push from the visiting Sierra Ridge Academy High (5-5) Rams, however, made the Eagles' road to the postseason that much harder.
Pitman still perfect in CCC
Three days after five of its wrestlers placed in the top-six at Midcals, Pitman High was back on the mat for a Tuesday night dual with Central California Conference foe Buhach Colony High. The Thunder entered the dual with only one league loss, a one-point defeat at the hands of Golden Valley High, and an aim to blemish Pitman's perfect CCC record.
Escalon stuns Hilmar boys with buzzer-beater
The Hilmar High boys varsity basketball team suffered a devastating loss in the closing seconds of Friday's matchup against Trans Valley League foe Escalon High.
Eagle boys fall to Big Valley Lions
Homecoming night didn't fare too well for the Turlock Christian High varsity boys basketball team on Saturday, as they fell to Big Valley Christian, 47-53.
TC girls win third straight during homecoming matchup
The Turlock Christian High (14-7) girls basketball team is on a roll.
A tale of two halves
The Pitman High Pride began Friday's home matchup against Central California Conference and crosstown foe Turlock on a roll. That roll turned south, however, after the Pride lost their leading scorer in the second half.
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One of Denair High School's best baseball players in the past decade will return this spring to take over as varsity coach.
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