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Striving for perfection
A self-described "athletic snob" who seeks perfection in every race, Paul Lyons IV has made great strides - figuratively and literally speaking - in his short but phenomenal career as a high school hurdler.
Style and substance
Jerrica Hauck has the hair for the dramatic. And the colorful mismatched socks to go with the red-dyed 'do. "Pole vaulters are prone to be weird, wacky and random," said the spunky East Union High junior, whose meteoric rise as a pole vaulter followed an impulsive decision to give the event a try during practice as a freshman. Training to be a long jumper at the time, she was instructed to run six 150-meter intervals ...
Paving new lanes
If dreaming to become a championship NASCAR driver seemed too far-fetched or unrealistic, the reality of Jacob Gomes' first SRL Spears Southwest Tour win recently has provided the dreams with some foundation.
Rivals now teammates for North
STOCKTON - Rivalries have been set aside for the 38th Annual Central California Lions All-Star Football Game, one of the four oldest events of its kind in California.
Ladiges going from Pacific to Pacific (Oregon)
STOCKTON - Robert Ladiges will put his talents on display at the University of the Pacific this Saturday.
Horse racing to kick off at SJC Fairgrounds
Horse racing fans will get a chance to take advantage of live thoroughbred racing as the San Joaquin County Fair Live Horse Racing kicks off its four-day run at 1:15 p.m. for the first of eight races in Stockton.
Lyons finishes prep career in Golden West Invitational
p { margin-bottom: 0.08in; }Paul Lyons IV ran his last meet in Manteca High garb Saturday. While it wasn't the grand finish to his prep career that he had hoped for, Lyons still got to see top-notch competition in the prestigious 52nd Golden West Invitational at Folsom High's Prairie City Stadium. He put together a solid effort in the 110-meter hurdles, placing fifth with a 14.44-second time against some of the ...
Tips from a pro
p { margin-bottom: 0.08in; }<font face="Times New Roman, serif">There is always room for improvement in baseball, even for those who teach the game.</font> "That's what I love about it, we're always maturing and learning more about this game," retired pro catcher Ken Huckaby said after completing a two-day hitting clinic at Sierra High Tuesday. "You never get to the point to where you've perfected it."
Vaughn, Sea Lions reign in Oakdale
Nine new records were set in the Oakdale Invitational Saturday, and Ripon's Rosie Vaughn was a part of three record-setting performances.
Two titles, one league
Bragging rights go to the oldest Little League organization in town. It was an all-Manteca Little League finale in the first Manteca City Tournament minor-division title game at Neil Hafley School Monday, as the Brewers held off the Pirates, 5-1. On Saturday, it was Manteca Little League's Angels that claimed the tournament's major-division championship by beating the Northgate Rays, 8-2. The Brewers, who will soon represent their league in the District 67 Tournament of the ...
MANTECA CITY CHAMPS
The Manteca Little League Angels scored early and often to take the Manteca City League Tournament majors division title with an 8-2 victory over the Northgate Little League Rays Saturday.
Scott Brooks to provide instruction at MUSD Camp
Area youth will have an opportunity to meet and pick up some tips from Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Scott Brooks in two weeks.
Ripon’s Scott named Trans Valley League Pitcher of the Year
Ripon High's Justin Scott was voted Pitcher of the Year in the Trans Valley League, after helping the Indians finish second in the conference.
Up and running
Two things influenced Terri Hauck's decision to start the Lancer Youth Track and Field Club - the first of its kind in Manteca.
Reindel finishes second in state championships
Lancer Youth Wrestling team standout Jaysen Reindel just missed on becomng the 120-pound boys novice champion during the Dave Schultz Kids Freestyle State Tournament, finishing an impressive tournament run with a second place finish this past weekend in Fresno.
Articles by Section - SPORTS
Bradshaw wins 5th straight section title
STOCKTON – Ripon Christian made school history this spring. The Knights' unforeseen playoff run all the way into the Sac-Joaquin Section Division VII girls soccer final came to an end Saturday after running into powerhouse Bradshaw Christian Sacramento, who defeated RC 3-0 to claim its fifth straight section championship at Lincoln High. "We have a pretty dynamic offense when we're clicking," Bradshaw Christian coach Michael Rangel said. "Our patterns and pieces and our creativity inside ...
TITLETOWN
STOCKTON – Sierra has gotten the best of Kimball during its three years of existence. On Saturday, the T'Wolves defeated their Valley Oak League rival this season for a fourth straight time, but this was for the Sac-Joaquin Section Division IV championship at the Arnaiz Softball Complex, 4-0. Sierra junior hurler Allie Walljasper tossed nine strikeouts and freshman Devi Coglio had a two-RBI triple that crowned the T'Wolves section champion for a second time in ...
Thunder face 2-0 deficit in Kelly Cup play
Thunder READING, Pa. – Riley Gill's 27 save shutout and Evan Barlow's goal and assist were enough to help the Reading Royals send the Stockton Thunder to a 4-0 defeat in Game 2 of the Kelly Cup Finals before 4,693 fans at Sovereign Center on Sunday.
Logan Couture emerges as leader on Sharks team
SAN JOSE (AP) - When Logan Couture limped off the ice in the middle of a tied game San Jose desperately needed to win, it looked as if he was taking the Sharks' playoffs hopes with him.
Raiders light up Manteca rotation in playoffs
By JOHN-JOEL GRIFFITHS
Jennifer Johnson wins Mobile Bay
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - Jennifer Johnson won the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic on Sunday for her first tour title, birdieing four of the final six holes for a one-stroke victory over Jessica Korda and Pornanong Phatlum.
Bae wins Byron Nelson for first PGA Tour title
IRVING, Texas (AP) - Sang-Moon Bae watched anxiously after hitting his tee shot at the par-3 17th hole Sunday in the Byron Nelson Championship.
Young Americans waste no time qualifying for Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Josef Newgarden and Graham Rahal took care of business right away Sunday.
Biden inspires free home defense guns
Recently there has been a lot of discussion on how to reduce the number of gun related crimes in the U.S.
Johnson wins again and shrugs off the haters
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) - It's only fitting that Jimmie Johnson's latest romp through the record books was shrouded in post-race controversy.
Cespedes homer helps A’s complete Royals sweep
OAKLAND (AP) - Yoenis Cespedes hit a leadoff home run in the eighth inning and the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.
Nicasio lifts Rockies to win over San Francisco Giants
DENVER (AP) - Juan Nicasio scattered three hits over six innings, Carlos Gonzalez and Troy Tulowitzki each drove in two runs and the Colorado Rockies won their first series over San Francisco in two years, beating the Giants 5-0 on Sunday.
van Garderen wins Tour of California
SANTA ROSA (AP) - Always close to the front but never first at the end, Tejay van Garderen would often wear himself out wondering if he could swap the white jersey that goes to the best young rider for the yellow one that goes to the winner.
Belmont Stakes: Oxbow vs. Orb in the cards
BALTIMORE (AP) - Another year, another Triple Crown hopeful unable to come through.
Spurs rout Grizzlies in West finals opener
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - The San Antonio Spurs opened the Western Conference finals resembling the past champions who've been there so many times before.
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