Knights overpower Gustine

RIPON – As expected, the Knights got the job done on Monday. In the 44-21 Southern League victory over visiting Gustine, the Ripon Christian girls varsity basketball squad did so by battling through numerous fouls and turnovers. The two teams combined for 44 fouls and 40 turnovers. "It made it tough (for us) to get into the flow of the game," Knights coach Ed Mulder said. His team came in averaging about 55 points per ...

T’WOLVES CLOSE IN

rra High coach Jose Montes is rolling with a new formation that forces his players to play ball-control soccer on the attacking third rather than having one or two try to do it themselves.

LANCERS LEAD VOL AT HALFWAY POINT

At the midway point of the Valley Oak League boys soccer season, one team has emerged from what was expected to be a crowded race for the title as the frontrunner.

Corbett continuing collegiate career at Cameron

Sierra High graduate Sarah Corbett's college career continues to blossom after a productive two-year run at the California Community College level. She is now helping the Cameron University Aggies in their pursuit to a NCAA postseason berth.

Manteca routs Lathrop to keep pace with EU

Manteca High set big goals for itself this season but got off to a rough start in non-league play.

Ripon Chiefs roll to stay undefeated in TVYFL

The varsity Ripon Chiefs rolled to a 3-0 record in the Trans Valley Youth Football League behind solid all-around play in their 36-0 drubbing of the Salida Steelers at Salida Middle School Saturday.

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.

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.