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It’s home sweet home for three area teams
After meeting twice for epic Valley Oak League showdowns, Manteca and Sierra will go their separate ways Wednesday when the Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs tip off.
Weston Ranch, Ripon optimistic following first non-league match
RIPON - Ripon High's return to prominence may come quicker than expected after winning Trans Valley League and Sac-Joaquin Section Division V titles two years ago.
MASL Sharks head into year-end playoffs unbeaten
The Manteca Area Soccer League under-10 girls all-star Sharks maintained their undefeated record in Bill Meyer Winter League action this past weekend.
Seven area teams qualify for playoffs
East Union High's girls basketball team and the Sierra boys will go into this week's Sac-Joaquin Section Division III openers with coveted top-four seeds, guaranteeing them two home games should they win their first-round contests.
ADULT BASKETBALL ACTION
Players compete in Sunday's Manteca Parks and Recreation Department's adult basketball league in the "E" Division between the Dirk Hoffman Industries and Roc Boys teams in the Manteca Community Gym at the Golden West School.
Kenseth wins as Manteca’s Speed struggles through engine problems
Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 17 Carhartt Ford for Roush/Fenway Racing, powered to his second consecutive victory of the young 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup season by capturing the Auto Club 500 from Auto Club Speedway (formally California Speedway) on Sunday.
LONELY LANCERS
If it's truly lonely at the top, East Union isn't going to mind one bit. Not after what happened last year. The Lancers secured the outright Valley Oak League championship Thursday at crosstown rival Manteca's Winter Gym, coasting to a 70-44 victory behind Ashley Rose's career-high 34 points. Standout freshman forward Shalane Jackson also sparked East Union, finishing with 16 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks. The regular-season finale was set up like last year's, ...
History in the making: Weston Ranch moves on
WESTON RANCH – It was an emotional evening all around at Weston Ranch Thursday night as the Cougars beat Sierra, 56-39, to insure their first ever trip to the Sac-Joaquin Section Division III playoffs.
Ripon improves chances for playoffs
ESCALON - After piecing together one of its best halves of basketball all season, Ripon's girls basketball team is now crossing its fingers.
EU, Sierra split VOL lower level crowns
Morgan Hulsebosch hit four 3-pointers in the third quarter Thursday night at Winter Gym where the East Union sophomore girls basketball team knocked off Manteca, 52-39.
Bassmaster Classic will have Ballardo glued to television
Here we go again! The 2009 Bassmaster Classic kicks off today from Shreveport Louisiana's Red River. It should be an interesting classic, as fishing a river system, in my opinion, is the ultimate test of a bass angler's skills. The Red River is said to be cold and muddy right now, which usually makes fishing extremely tough. If I had to pick a favorite it would have to be Gary Klein, who has yet to ...
Spaghetti feed tonight at EU
The East Union girls soccer program is hosting a spaghetti feed meal in East Union's small gym tonight from 5 to 8 p.m.
TITLE TOWN?
Scissors and ladders will be at the ready. But who will be tearing down the nets this week as the Valley Oak League season comes to a close? One local team is looking to continue its reign of the VOL, while another is fighting to finish on top for the first time in 20 years. It won't be easy for both. Leading off this week's potential net-cutting ceremonies in town are the East Union girls, ...
Former high school standouts shine for MJC
The Modesto Junior College men's track and field team claimed 12 of 19 events at the Hartnell Rotational.
Ripon QB Club fees for golf tourney due
The Ripon Quarterback Club Golf Tournament is set for Feb. 27 at The Reserve at Spanos Park in Stockton. Check-in time is 10 a.m., and the tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 11. The dinner and awards ceremony will be at 5:15 p.m. at the Spanos Pavilion Banquet Room.
Articles by Section - SPORTS
Warriors take 3-1 series lead behind Curry’s 31 points
OAKLAND (AP) - His star point guard slowed by a sore left ankle, Warriors coach Mark Jackson told Stephen Curry in the first half he might shut him down for the rest of the game.
ATHLETICS RALLY LATE
OAKLAND (AP) - His face full of dirt and his body atop the third base bag, Eric Sogard was more concerned with being safe than watching the throw from Baltimore's Manny Machado sail into left field.
Warriors take 3-1 series lead behind Curry’s 31 points
OAKLAND (AP) - His star point guard slowed by a sore left ankle, Warriors coach Mark Jackson told Stephen Curry in the first half he might shut him down for the rest of the game.
Giants swept by Padres; skid reaches five games
SAN DIEGO (AP) - The San Francisco Giants played some regulars Sunday who might have otherwise rested after a night game and it still didn't keep their losing streak from reaching a season-high five games.
Do or die Tuesday for Stockton Thunder
STOCKTON – The Alaska Aces used three goals in the third period to stave off a rally and playoff elimination, sending the Stockton Thunder to a 4-2 defeat in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals in front of 4,327 fans at Stockton Arena on Sunday.
Celts top Knicks 97-90 in OT, avoid sweep, forces 5th game
BOSTON (AP) - Jason Terry's nose still hurt. He wasn't about to let his pride suffer as well.
Inbee Park wins North Texas LPGA
IRVING, Texas (AP) - Inbee Park was already preparing to congratulate Carlota Ciganda for winning the inaugural North Texas LPGA Shootout.
Rafael Nadal beats Almagro to win 8th Barcelona Open
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - All those months of hard work and rehab are starting to pay off for Rafael Nadal. Yet he is still not sure what this means for the French Open.
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