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Vikings go 1-1 in Texas

Vikings go 1-1 in Texas

In the first round of the Youth National Championship Tournament the Turlock Vikings were pitted against the Texas Wrecking Crew, an All-Star team twice their size. The majority of those who face the Wrecking Crew quit by halftime but Turlock stuck it out on Tuesday, doing their best to compete in the 30-0 loss. “That team is made up of players who play all year,” Vikings head coach Ted Howze said. “They were ... Read More
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Posted: dec. 30, 2011 8:50 p.m.

Time for Little League sign-ups

Time for Little League sign-ups

While the weather remains chilly and Christmas was just a week ago, it’s that time of year again — time to sign up for Little League baseball. The Turlock National Little League will be holding sign-ups at the Pitman High School cafeteria at the following times and dates: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Jan. 10; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 14; 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Jan. 17; and ... Read More
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Posted: dec. 30, 2011 8:49 p.m.
Youth football team prepares to compete in national tournament

Youth football team prepares to compete in national tournament

For more than 20 years the Turlock Youth Football program has groomed young players and produced countless championship teams. Now, for the first time in TYF history, young Turlockers have the opportunity to showcase their skills at the national level when a hybrid 49er/Viking team travels to Dallas, Texas Christmas week to compete in the Youth National Championship Tournament.  “They are very much aware that this is the first TYF team to ever ... Read More
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Posted: dec. 23, 2011 6:12 p.m.


Turlock girl takes first place at Punt, Pass and Kick

Mya Sanchez earned a first place trophy Sunday in the Punt Pass and Kick competition at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. Despite unfavorable conditions, Sanchez was able to best the other girls in the 6-7 year old bracket with a 40 feet, 3 inch punt, a 20 feet, 10 inch kick and a pass of 32 feet, 4 inches for a total of 93 feet, 5 inches. “Since she was first they ... Read More
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Posted: dec. 06, 2011 8:35 p.m.
Local second grader to punt, pass, kick at Candlestick

Local second grader to punt, pass, kick at Candlestick

This Sunday when the 49ers host the St. Louis Rams at Candlestick Park in San Francisco Turlockers will be able to see two local faces if they watch closely, Colin Kaepernick and Mya Sanchez. Kaepernick will undoubtedly be on the sideline as he has all year, watching his team go for their 10th win and waiting for his chance to play. Sanchez, on the other hand, will be in unfamiliar territory; taking the ... Read More
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Posted: nov. 29, 2011 8:25 p.m.
JV Vikings win Super Bowl

JV Vikings win Super Bowl

The Turlock Vikings won the 2011 JV Super Bowl Championship on Saturday at Atwater High School when they defeated the Manteca Jaguars 30-12. The Vikings were led by Danny Valesquez, who accounted for three of their four touchdowns and led the game and season in rushing yards. “Danny Velasquez is a special player,” head coach Tim Roberts said. “He wants to win. His enthusiasm brought a lot of the team together and ... Read More
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Posted: nov. 22, 2011 10:42 p.m.
GYMNASTICS: STATE CHAMP

GYMNASTICS: STATE CHAMP

Kylie Viray, a 7-year-old Turlocker, won the all around state gymnastics championship in Lemoore with an overall score of 37.225. Viray also won the balance beam championship with a 9.3 in only her second year of competition. The state win caps off a productive season that saw Viray win five out of the six competitions she entered in the all around category. Viray’s team also had success this year, winning four out of ... Read More
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Posted: nov. 22, 2011 10:41 p.m.


Turlock Vikings advance to Super Bowl

Turlock Vikings JV squad (8-2) defeated the Ceres Seahawks 24-6 on Saturday, in the second round of playoffs in the Central California Junior Football League. The win sends the Vikings into the Super Bowl, where they will face the Manteca Jaguars at Atwater High School this Saturday at 5 p.m. “We have talent but it took until the playoffs for us to get our chemistry together,” head coach Tim Roberts said. “We didn’t ... Read More
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Posted: nov. 15, 2011 10:43 p.m.


New youth softball team to hold tryouts

Turlock now has a fastpitch softball program for local girls.  Founded last summer, the Turlock Stingrays Youth Softball Club is a fast-growing program that allows the girls of Turlock a team to hone and improve their softball skills. The organization began with one team, for girls aged 15 and 16. This summer, the organization grew to two teams, adding the level for girls aged 13 and 14.  For the fall, the ... Read More
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Posted: aug. 26, 2011 11:21 p.m.
Warriors kick off season with clinics, fun activities

Warriors kick off season with clinics, fun activities

Youth soccer players, fans and community members came out to Warrior Stadium on Saturday and participated in the second annual Kickoff Carnival, presented by the Turlock Youth Soccer Association and Cal State Stanislaus men's and women's soccer programs. Read More
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Posted: aug. 16, 2011 9:42 p.m.
Hilmar swim team wins first title, topping Los Banos

Hilmar swim team wins first title, topping Los Banos

The Hilmar Hammerheads are the Merced County Swim League champions for the first time after years of dominance by the Los Banos Tigersharks, who had won the title the previous 19 years. Read More
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Posted: aug. 16, 2011 9:39 p.m.

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