Archive By Section - High School Sports
Hilmar High completed its Trans Valley League wrestling season with a fourth place team finish at Saturday's TVL league tournament-impressive considering the Yellowjackets' seven-man roster.
February 12, 2013
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Frankie
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High School Sports
I've been covering local sports for more than a year, enough time to experience all the firsts that come with the job-or so I thought.
February 12, 2013
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Frankie
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High School Sports
Turlock High put a cap on its regular season Friday night with a 48-36 win over rival Pitman High. The Bulldogs scored points in bunches, nine and 10 points at a time, and dictated the game's tempo on their way to victory.
February 08, 2013
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Frankie
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High School Sports
With post-season hopes gone, Thursday marked the final game of the season for both Turlock and Pitman High girls basketball teams. The Bulldogs, who experienced a season of struggle in 2012, were seen by many as the night's underdogs, but with a lively crowd watching their final home game they hit the court with renewed spirit.
February 08, 2013
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Frankie
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High School Sports
The Turlock High wrestling team entered Thursday's Central California League Tournament with heaping confidence. The Bulldogs had already bested their league foes through a string of duals, leaving one day of competition between them and an outright CCC Championship.
February 08, 2013
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Frankie
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High School Sports
Pitman High announced Tom Tyler's selection for the vacant head football coach position on Friday. Tyler, former head coach for Turlock High from 1996-2006, will replace Brandon Harris who recently accepted a similar position at Columbia High in Nampa, Idaho. He will be the third head coach in the football program's history.
February 08, 2013
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Frankie
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High School Sports
Eight years ago Nicole Larson was introduced to a game called soccer. She had never played before but the call of competition sucked her in and hooked her instantly. Her Turlock Youth Soccer Association coach Jim Tejeda recognized her passion-and her talent-and made a bold prediction.
February 08, 2013
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Frankie
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High School Sports
Atwater High was back in Turlock Tuesday night, five days after a failed comeback attempt against Pitman High. This time the Falcons faced off against Turlock High in a game with a much different tone. Atwater hit the Bulldogs early and often with consistent scoring and rebounding en route to a 40-34 victory.
February 05, 2013
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Frankie
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High School Sports
Hilmar High redirected its ship Monday night when the Orestimba High Warriors rolled into town. After dropping consecutive games to Modesto Christian and Riverbank High, the Yellowjackets (17-6 overall, 5-5 TVL) saved their Trans Valley League season with a dominant 57-41 victory over the Warriors (5-20 overall, 0-10 TVL) to put them in the top tier of league standings.
February 05, 2013
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Frankie
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High School Sports
RIPON - The Southern League girls basketball title is likely to be shared by its two parochial schools for a second straight season.
February 01, 2013
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BY JONAMAR JACINTO
Turlock Journal
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High School Sports
It was all about control for Pitman High Thursday night when Atwater High rolled into town.
February 01, 2013
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Frankie
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High School Sports
It was the final dual meet of the season Wednesday night and fans from both Turlock and Pitman High sat in the stands of Turlock's girls gym, giddy with anticipation and ready to watch the cross-town rivals compete on the mat. For a few Bulldog seniors it would be their last chance to wrestle in front of a home crowd-but some never got the chance.
February 01, 2013
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Frankie
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High School Sports
Normally Pitman High's aim is a top tier finish at its annual home tournament, the Rumble in the Jungle, but with eight wrestlers sidelined due to match count the Pride hit the mat on Saturday with their sights set on individual success.
January 29, 2013
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Frankie
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High School Sports
It was the matchup of the season Friday night.
January 25, 2013
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Frankie
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High School Sports
It happens nearly every time they step on the same court.
January 25, 2013
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Frankie
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High School Sports
