Youth team to play in prestigious tourney game

The Turlock Fire Elite U-17 boys soccer team will play in Sunday's Nor Cal State Cup quarterfinals at Turlock Sports Complex, with the game kicking off at 11:30 a.m. The team, which is ranked second in Northern California and 15th in the nation, completed its round of 16 games last weekend, defeating Juventus SC Black 93 of Redwood City in 3-1 fashion.

Turlock club reaches finals of prestigious tournament

With clubs representing five different nations and nine states during a three-day tournament, the Turlock FC Fire Elite U-17 boys soccer team proved its worth by making it all the way to the finals. But it was there that Turlock's hot streak ended, suffering a 3-1 loss to home team Las Vegas Surf 94 in the Las Vegas Mayor's Cup 2011 tournament during the weekend of Feb. 19-21. ...

YOUTH FOOTBALL: TURLOCK TITANS

The Turlock Titans Varsity Football squad's undefeated record came to a halt three weeks ago when the boys traveled to Modesto to face the Rams. Both offense and defense fell short of the mark. The following weekend, the Titans again hit the road to Escalon, battling the Outlaws, where they were dealt a serious blow, losing 48-12.Last Saturday, the Titans squared off on the ...

Turlocker claims National Junior Olympics title in track

Kiana Clay had an overwhelming task in the National Junior Olympics on Wednesday afternoon at Sacramento City College. In the 4x800-meter relay, her team was in third place by the time the second leg of the race was presented in her hand.She took the baton and never looked back.By the time she was done with her leg, ...

Modesto Babe Ruth’s run ends at regionals

Three outs.

8 local track athletes to compete at Junior Olympics

Eight track and field athletes from Turlock will compete at this week's National Junior Olympics at Sacramento City College, with some of them having a good chance to finish in the top eight of their respective event and earn a medal.The prestigious event begins today and ends Sunday.The list begins with Walnut Elementary students and siblings Jarod ...

THS’s Nickelberry helps club team to national title

Jasmine Nickelberry of Turlock High and her Mustang Rampage (of Danville) won the inaugural National Championship of the Elite Clubs National League earlier this month in Seattle. Twenty of the best under-16 girls soccer teams from across the U.S. competed over the last year in the ECNL Challenge A Division.

Modesto Babe Ruth looks to make strong run at regionals

MODESTO - Garrett Roberts might have said it best. Right before his 16-to-18-year-old Modesto Babe Ruth baseball team started practicing earlier this week at Davis Park, he said that his teammates make up the most talented group he's ever been a part of. This comes from a guy who has played baseball for most of his life.But even he knew talent wasn't enough last week, ...

All-Stars run ends in regional tournament

Even after suffering their most devastating loss of the All-Stars season, the 11-year olds of the Turlock American Little League came together one last time for breakfast on Tuesday morning. They didn't necessarily spend all the time talking about the previous night's 11-7 defeat to Visalia - which ended their Regional Championship tournament run in Lemoore on Monday night - but also discussed the possibility of ...

Turlock American takes district title

The 11-year olds of the Turlock American Little League All-Stars had one major problem glaring back at them in the District 10 Championship on Monday night in Madera. And Coach Nick Pryschuk knew how to fix it.

Turlock American 12s fall twice in district final

Yes, there were moments when the 12-year olds of the Turlock American All-Stars were a threat in their District 10 Championship. But in the end, Riverpark was just too good.

Big first inning propels Turlock American 14s to victory

It wasn't difficult to pinpoint the key moment for the 13-to-14-year olds of the Turlock American Little League All-Stars in their 14-4 victory over Turlock National at Pedretti Park on Thursday night in front of dozens of fans.

Turlock American 11s earn close win

It ended in dramatic fashion. That's how it went for the 11 year olds of the Turlock American Little League All-Stars, who survived a late surge by Los Banos National at Julien Field on Thursday to win 6-5 and claim the championship of California's District 10 Area 2. Turlock American coach Nick Pryschuk said his team did it with pitching and defense. But it also helped that Dylan Roberts had an RBI-single ...

Turlock American claims area title

The 12 year olds of the Turlock American Little League All-Stars weren't getting it done in the first two innings of Wednesday night's game. Their at-bats didn't produce anything exciting; just a bunch of scoop-able grounders.

Madera National too much for Turlock National All-Stars

It was a tough night for the Turlock National Little League Majors on Tuesday at Soderquist Park, as the 12 year olds watched Madera National overpower them with hits and runs in three big innings.

American minors battle for final playoff spot

The season began as it has concluded - with a ton of high powered offense coming from both the majors and also the minors side of the Turlock American Little League. With only one weekend left of action for the regular season, players are preparing for the postseason. In the American League majors, six teams sit over .500 with at least nine wins, the Tigers stand at first place having already clinched a ...

Rivercats lose first game after winning 13 straight

It was the final opportunity for the Iron Birds to keep their playoff hopes alive and they did just that. After taking down the undefeated Rivercats 11-4 in the season finale on Friday the Iron Birds currently sit tied in the fourth and final spot of the playoffs in the minors American Little League. "We got behind, especially late in the game, we have not been in that situation all year, and the ...

TKO win for Sandra Tovar

Turlock's Sandra Tovar won her first boxing match in Sacramento on Saturday as part of the Delhi Boxing Club. Tovar faced off against Evelyn Mojica in the 11-year-old, 75 pound girls division and finished her Caballero Boxing Club opponent in the second round via TKO. "I was a little nervous; I wanted to put in a good performance," Tovar said. "I've been training really hard for it so I was happy." With ...

TJHS track ends season on high note

The Turlock Junior High track and field team ended its season at the Stanislaus County on Saturday, highlighted by 11 champions, seven second place finishers and 13 third place finishers. The 2013 season also saw three new school records set. Cerah Moren broke Kelsee Derr's 8th grade girls 200m hurdle record with a time of 31.09 seconds. Moren also set a new 8th grade girls record in the discus with a throw of ...

Delhi boxing takes 3 Junior Olympic medals

Three young fighters from the Delhi Boxing Club earned gold medals at Saturday's Junior Olympic Central California Championships in Salinas. Bristo Luna earned his medal in the 9-year-old, 70 pound bracket, Isaac Soto earned his medal in the 11-year-old, 74 pound bracket, and Sandra Tovar earned her medal in the 11-year-old, 75 pound bracket. All three won via walkover. Luna is now 6-4, Soto is 2-1, and Tovar is 1-1. The trio will ...

Kellen Ireland seeking hockey State championship

Ice hockey is not a sport that is typically associated with the Valley. Sure, fans exist, but with a lack of snow and rinks in the area most enthusiasts with a desire to play are relegated to using roller blades on black top. That's exactly how Kellen Ireland got started around the age of three; playing in the street with his family. The Irelands - long time San Jose Sharks fans-saw hockey as ...

Youth soccer team makes jump to competitive league

For the past two years the girls of Turlock Active Orthopedic have scorched their Turlock Youth Soccer Association competition; finishing undefeated and claiming the End of Year Tournament title in both U10 and U12 seasons. The recently completed fall season also saw the group of 10 and 11 year olds dominate in the Founder's Cup-a tournament boasting some of the best teams Northern California has to offer. Now, after beating North Fresno in ...

Dutcher girls perfect on the court

A group of 7th grade girls from Dutcher Middle School recently orchestrated a season to remember on the basketball court. Led by head coach Salinda Mabie, the Diamondbacks completed the season with an undefeated record, 22-0, and three tournament championships- a feat that is by no means common. "I was told before I came in that I had a good athletic group," Mabie said. "I knew when I started that it was going ...

Three Turlock youth place 1st in PPK

PUNT, PASS & KICK

Turlock Christian held its first annual Punt, Pass, and Kick competition and the winners were Jyllian Knight and Liam Jones. The winners and runners up - Hollie Salsig, Paige Vierra, and Brock Vieira - were recognized at halftime of Friday's TC v Denair football game. The NFL Punt, Pass and Kick program is a national skills competition for boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 15. Girls and boys in five separate ...

Tigers finish season unbeaten

Two years ago the 8th grade volleyball team at Turlock Junior High had an undefeated season, providing both Turlock and Pitman High with a talented crop of new athletes. This year the 8th grade Tigers did it again, finishing 23-0 in an even more remarkable year than 2010, and leaving Pride and Bulldog coaches salivating at the thought of another talented group of girls. "I told these girls that this was the most ...

Turlock soccer clubs win big at tourney

The Turlock FC U-12 soccer club recently won its first tournament of the season, playing six games in three days to take the Santa Clara Sporting Invitational Championship, the number one ranked tournament in Northern California and third in the nation. Turlock opened the tournament with a 3-2 loss to the FC Sporting Battle but bounced back to win their next five matches with relative ease, the last of which was a 1-0 ...

Turlock teen wins gold at Junior Olympics

It seems Cerah Moren learned a thing or two during her June trip to Finland where she attended the famed "Javelin Carnival." The 13-year-old Turlocker put her newfound skills to the test last Thursday at the AAU Junior Olympics in Houston, Texas where she finished her 2012 season as the National Champion in Sub-Youth Javelin. After placing in the top eight in both 2009 and 2011, Moren claimed her first national title with ...

Modesto Babe Ruth comes up short against New York, finishes 3rd

The Babe Ruth World Series was a tight tournament for the Modesto Babe Ruth All-Stars. Not tight cool, but tight close as the majority of the team's wins and losses were determined by a single run. After dropping the first two pool games of the tournament, Modesto battled back; winning the next two pool games and earning the number three seed. On Thursday, Modesto faced the Mid County All-Stars of Texas and again ...

U11 soccer champions looking for recruits

The boys of the U11 Turlock FC Arsenal soccer club are feeling pretty good as they prepare for fall league to begin. With a 10-0 indoor record, a 9-0-2 Nor-Cal Spring League record, six tournament championships, and a number one Nor-Cal ranking for the State Cup Tournament it's easy to see why. "When we look for kids to join the team it's always based on their heart," head coach Jason Donchak said. "We ...