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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
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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