Lathrop freshmen tame Escalon Cougars

ESCALON – Lathrop's Kevin Rainey set the tone for Thursday night's non-league freshman football contest with host Escalon when he returned the opening kickoff 80 yards for a touchdown on the way to a 32-12 win for the Spartans.

Panthers in ‘Cruz’ control behind hat trick

The Panthers struck first and never looked back, winning their Manteca Area Soccer League opener 6-2 over the Pink Ladies at Woodward Park Saturday in the under-8 girls division.

Cowboys defense lassos four INTs

MODESTO - The Manteca Cowboys spread the wealth on offense and dominated once again on defense in their 32-6 varsity win against the Modesto Jets.

Manteca Jaguars drop first contest to Turlock Vikings

The Manteca Jaguars varsity team hung tough but was outlasted by the Turlock Vikings, 18-6, in the Central California Junior Football League opener at Sierra High's Daniel Teicheira Memorial Stadium Saturday.

VARSITY CHIEFS WIN TURF BATTLE

RIPON - The Ripon Knights had no answer for Dwight Jackson and the Ripon Chiefs in their Trans Valley Youth Football League opener on Ripon High's Stouffer Field Saturday.

KNIGHTS PREPARE FOR BATTLE

Leasure signs scholarship to Centenary College

The hassles that come along with continuing a baseball career became irrelevant to Sierra High graduate Kenny Leasure this summer.

Tricks of the trade: Shopping for baits

While walking through the tackle aisle of most tackle shops, it can be somewhat overwhelming for the novice angler - so many different colors and baits to choose from.

Dolphin scores three wins, new meet record

TURLOCK - Thirteen meet records were set Saturday in the Mid-Valley Swim League Championships at Pitman High, and one of them belongs to Manteca Dolphins Swim Team member Maverick Lin.

Manteca Judo looking for strong showing in Nationals

After putting together a strong showing during the California Judo Championships in San Francisco in May, three of the Manteca Judo Club standouts are looking to put their talents on the national stage during the 2010 United States Junior National Championships in Irvine this weekend.

Spreckels Park A’s rebound well from loss

After dropping their playoff opener, 9-7 to the White Sox on Saturday, the Spreckels Park Little League major division A's bounced back in a big way Sunday and drubbed the Blue Jays 17-3 at Brock Elliot School to remain in contention.

‘LIKE CARMICHAEL’

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MANTECA COED REC SOCCER

WOUNDED WARRIOR CHRIS BRALEY RUN

Standout Delta DB named to all-state academic team

It turns out 2008 Manteca High graduate Marc Figone has the brains to go with the brawn.

Neuse hits walk-off single in 10th

STOCKTON. (AP) - Sheldon Neuse hit a walk-off single with one out in the 10th inning, as the Stockton Ports topped the Modesto Nuts 1-0 on ...

Royer scores twice in a minute, Red Bulls beat San Jose Quakes

HARRISON, N.J. (AP) - Daniel Royer scored twice in a minute span late in the New York Red Bulls' 5-1 victory over the San Jose ...

Nuts hold off 66ers to halt losing skid

MODESTO - Nick Neidert's gutsy start and Luis Liberato's show led the Modesto Nuts to a 3-2 victory over the Inland Empire 66ers on ...

Quakes top Ports on walk-off home run

RANCHO CUCAMONGA - The Stockton Ports were two outs away from snapping a three-game skid on Monday night at Loan Mart Field. Keibert Ruiz, though, had ...

Ward leads Inland Empire to win over Stockton

STOCKTON (AP) - Taylor Ward homered and had two hits, driving in two as the Inland Empire 66ers topped the Stockton Ports 7-5 on Wednesday.

Mariscal leads Modesto over Visalia

MODESTO (AP) - Chris Mariscal homered and had two hits, driving in two as the Modesto Nuts defeated the Visalia Rawhide 3-1 on Wednesday.

Arenado’s homer leads San Jose to win

SAN JOSE (AP) - Jonah Arenado hit a three-run home run in the sixth inning, leading the San Jose Giants to a 5-4 win over the ...

Rogers, Soriano lead the way for Lancaster

LANCASTER. (AP) - Wes Rogers homered, doubled and singled twice, scoring three runs and driving home a couple as the Lancaster JetHawks beat the Stockton Ports ...

Sanger’s homers stagger Stockton

SAN BERNARDINO (AP) - Brendon Sanger homered twice, driving home four runs and scoring a couple as the Inland Empire 66ers beat the Stockton Ports 7-1 ...

Argo scores winning run to beat Rawhide

MODESTO (AP) - Arturo Nieto hit a sacrifice fly and drove in Willie Argo with the winning run in the 13th inning, as the Modesto Nuts ...

White’s run leads Stockton to win over San Jose

SAN JOSE (AP) - Eli White and Tyler Ramirez scored on an error in the sixth inning to help the Stockton Ports secure a 6-3 victory ...

Wawoe hits walk-off single in 10th

MODESTO (AP) - Gianfranco Wawoe hit a walk-off single in the 10th inning, as the Modesto Nuts beat the Visalia Rawhide 2-1 on Tuesday.

White’s run leads Stockton over San Jose

SAN JOSE (AP) - Eli White and Tyler Ramirez scored on an error in the sixth inning to help the Stockton Ports secure a 6-3 victory ...

Tim Tebow homers in 2nd game

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) - Tim Tebow has a habit of making a big splash in his debuts, and the newest St. Lucie Met delivered ...

Singer’s 12 Ks help Gators beat LSU

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Florida got a dominant performance from Brady Singer, a big defensive play when LSU was threatening and just enough offense.