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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, Pitman headed to Masters
Turlock High is sending seven wrestlers to the San Joaquin Section Division IA Finals, better known as the Masters Tournament, after a third place team finish at last weekend's SJS D1A Championships which was hosted at Pitman High. With wrestling stalwarts like Folsom, Ponderosa, and Elk Grove High added into the mix and 41 state ranked wrestlers present, Turlock's third place finish was a good warm up for Masters. "We got to ...
Hilmar girls fall short
Hilmar High's girls basketball team fell to top seeded Bear River High Tuesday night, 63-31, in the first round of the San Joaquin Section Division IV playoffs. The Yellowjackets, who defeated Mariposa High last Friday in a teeth clinching, out bracket 61-59 victory, were no match for the Bruins who put on a basketball clinic in the first half with steady treys and an inside attack. "They played really, really well," Hilmar's head ...
6 Bulldogs, 3 Pride to compete in Div. I semi-finals
Both Turlock and Pitman have eight wrestlers competing in day two of the Sac-Joaquin Section Divisional Tournament, held at Pitman High today. Six Bulldogs and three Pride grapplers are headed into the semi-finals; not too bad, but for Turlock coach Mike Contreras it could have been better. "It was a pretty tough tournament for our guys," he said after day one. Turlock entered Friday's tournament fresh off its eighth league championship in ...
TC’s Steeley signs with Dordt
For the first time in five years Turlock Christian High is sending an athlete to play collegiate football. Senior Nick Steeley recently signed with Iowa's Dordt College where he is expected to line up as a scatback for the Defenders. "I visited them and I liked what I saw; the Christian environment, people who care about you and actually want you to come and work hard and work with them as a family," ...
Delhi defeats TC in season finale
Delhi High may have earned its first post-season bid in eight years after defeating Turlock Christian High 66-54 on Saturday. The Hawks faced the Eagles in Pitman High's gym for TC's homecoming but it was Delhi who settled in and made the court theirs with a combination of speed and pressure. "It was a good win," Delhi's head coach Eugene Drummond said. Delhi jumped out to a huge lead after scoring 21 ...
All seven ‘Jacket wrestlers place at league tourney
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. "It's tough with only half of the weight classes but fourth is awesome for only seven varsity kids," Hilmar's assistant coach Howie Tremble said. Saturday's performance ensured all seven 'Jackets a spot in Friday and Saturday's Divisional Tournament at Lyndhurst High. Antonio Melo secured his return ...
How much is too much when it comes to high school sports and winning?
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. I was reminded that I hadn't seen it all Saturday night when I drove to Pitman High to cover back to back varsity games for Turlock Christian High's homecoming. TC's girls and boys teams hosted Delhi High in the final game of the regular season with the ladies ...
Turlock sweeps Pitman for final league victory
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. "We got out and jumped on them early, took the crowd out early on," Turlock's head coach Doug Cornfoot said. Junior Kenny Fraser led the offensive effort with 16 points, ...
Pitman girls rally second half comeback over energized Bulldogs
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. The Pride seemed stunned from the beginning of regulation as Turlock displayed an energized and fast paced ...
Bulldog wrestling claims league title, sends 12 to Divisionals
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. But what started as a tournament of formality quickly transformed into a different day all together. An unexpected injury sidelined Ricco McCombs at 122 pounds before a disputed weigh-in with an uncertified scale prevented ...
Tom Tyler named Pitman’s new football coach
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. "Part of what we wanted to do was to try and maintain the foundation that had been set by Larry (Nigro) ...
Turlock's Nicole Larson signs with CSU Stanislaus
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. That girl is going to play in college someday, he said. The idea of playing soccer at the collegiate level resonated well with Larson, and just ...
Falcons take Bulldogs
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. The difference was simple: Atwater was on target-Turlock was not. "It was all about rebounding," Turlock's head coach Michelle ...
Hilmar handles Orestimba
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. "We needed to get some momentum back before playoffs," Hilmar's head coach Don Inman ...
Eagles drop tough loss to Knights
RIPON - The Southern League girls basketball title is likely to be shared by its two parochial schools for a second straight season. Ripon Christian held off a fourth-quarter charge by Haile Bergman and the Turlock Christian Eagles to prevail 64-53 and force a two-way tie atop the conference standings with three games remaining. "We wanted it badly," said Bergman, who poured in 29 points, seven rebounds, four assists, five steals and ...
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