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Ripon eyes postseason titles

Nick Sharp could feel the shadow cast and left behind by arguably the most gifted golfer to play for Ripon High's tradition rich boys program.

April 27, 2013 | Jonamar Jacinto | High School Sports


MANTECA MASHES LATHROP

Celina Cooper needed just two innings to rack up six RBIs, and Peyton Rose twirled a mercy-shortened three-hitter as Manteca walloped visiting Lathrop 17-0 Friday.

April 27, 2013 | Jonamar Jacinto | High School Sports


RHS holds off Orestimba to clinch playoff berth

Those pesky Warriors from Orestimba were at it again. Ripon held a four-goal lead by the 63-minute mark, but Orestimba came roaring back until surrendering a 5-4 defeat. The victory guarantees Ripon (7-2-2 Trans-Valley League, 9-4-2 overall) a Sac-Joaquin Section playoff berth. Orestimba (4-6-1, 6-10-1), led by Mayela Lopez's two goals, have been a thorn on the side of TVL contenders all season. The Warriors shocked Ripon by taking an early 2-0 lead before ultimately ...

April 27, 2013 | Jonamar Jacinto | High School Sports


Wilson slugs Sierra to needed win

Marc Wilson had a huge game from the plate on Thursday. The Sierra senior hit a solo home run and a clutch two-RBI single during a 5-3 Valley Oak League victory over crosstown rival East Union. "Marc has been hitting the ball well lately," Sierra head coach Jack Thomson said. "He's really been striking the ball. We had good at-bats early, but once we got the 5-0 lead we weren't as aggressive at the plate ...

April 26, 2013 | John-Joel Griffiths | High School Sports


BETTER IN TWOS

Yok Jing Ma repeats as a champion, while Angel Tejada gets to go out as one. They represent the latest combination to earn a Valley Oak League doubles championship for Manteca High's boys tennis team. Neither player could suppress the smiles on their faces while up comfortably 40-love in the final game of their nip-and-tuck battle with the Kimball tandem of Mark Dalupan and Ivan Acosta Thursday at East Union High. Well, maybe not so ...

April 26, 2013 | Jonamar Jacinto | High School Sports


Lancers dominate in win over Wildcats

East Union is starting to peak at the right time. On Thursday, the Lancers improved on their Valley Oak League mark to 10-1-2 after a 7-1 rout of visiting Sonora. "It was Senior Night, and three of my seniors scored goals," East Union head coach Jim Todd said. "Our chemistry has improved and it was a great way to finish at home. Now I'm hoping we'll get to host a postseason game here at EU." ...

April 26, 2013 | John-Joel Griffiths | High School Sports


Ripon perfect heading into TVL tourney

Nick Sharp brought his best to Stevinson Ranch on Thursday. Sharp shot an even 36 and led Ripon to a 208-222 Trans Valley League victory over Hilmar. "(Sharp) has been battling to beat (Hilmar's) No. 1 all year and he did it today," Ripon head coach Chris Musseman said. "It was a big win for us at their place. Knowing we needed a win to keep ourselves in it, my kids performed great." Senior Jack ...

April 26, 2013 | Jonamar Jacinto | High School Sports


Dyrda shuts down Manteca for Oakdale sweep

Manteca lost its outright grip on the top spot in the Valley Oak League with its 3-1 defeat at Oakdale Thursday.

April 26, 2013 | Jonamar Jacinto | High School Sports


Ripon mashes Modesto Christian in five

Ripon made quick work of visiting Modesto Christian on Thursday, amassing seven runs in the second inning en route to a 10-0 mercy-shortened win. The Indians plated their final two runs in the bottom of the fifth to end it early.

April 26, 2013 | Jonamar Jacinto | High School Sports


MANTECA BOYS SOAR PAST EU FOR TITLE

The top sprinters on the Manteca High boys track and field team were nursing injuries in the Buffaloes' final Valley Oak League dual meet at East Union Wednesday.

April 25, 2013 | Jonamar Jacinto | High School Sports


Ripon, Rogers roll past Riverbank

RIPON – Ripon's Josh Clark and Fotios Jordanoglou had solid games defensively Wednesday.

April 25, 2013 | John-Joel Griffiths | High School Sports


Manteca’s playoff chances dim after lopsided defeat

Selena Gonzalez's RBI single in the top of the first inning gave Manteca some needed early momentum on the road.

April 25, 2013 | Jonamar Jacinto | High School Sports


Lopez advances to second straight VOL final

Kimball High's Valley Oak League champion boys tennis team would have been guaranteed an individual title had standout Logan Staggs, one of the top players in his age group nationally, been healthy for the start of the conference tournament Tuesday at East Union.

April 24, 2013 | Jonamar Jacinto | High School Sports


DUELING ACES

The East Union Lancers won't have too much time to savor their 3-1 Valley Oak League win over visiting Sierra High on Tuesday.

April 24, 2013 | Vince Rembulat | High School Sports


Oakdale’s Ippolito baffles Buffaloes

Oakdale High's Nick Ippolito carried a 6.36 ERA and was 0-3 going into a pivotal Valley Oak League contest at Manteca Tuesday.

April 24, 2013 | Jonamar Jacinto | High School Sports


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BEST OF THE BEST

Allie Walljasper has already won two section titles, three Valley Oak League MVP awards, two VOL crowns and was named this year's all-league Pitcher of the Year for the first time.

May 24, 2013 | John-Joel Griffiths | High School Sports


Elijah, Sierra 4x100 win preliminary heats at Masters Meet

ELK GROVE - Run the straightaway or walk the podium?

May 24, 2013 | Jonamar Jacinto | High School Sports


TRIPLE DOUBLE

The budding friendship between Carl Chandler and Lechi Nkwocha was first tested on the pitch.

May 23, 2013 | Jonamar Jacinto | High School Sports


Area’s Masters qualifiers taking aim at state berths

Twenty one area athletes will compete in the final Sac-Joaquin Section Masters Meet today and Friday, the last stop before the CIF State Championships.

May 23, 2013 | Jonamar Jacinto | High School Sports


TITLE HOPES SLIP AWAY

LODI - Manteca was one pitch away from advancing to the Sac-Joaquin Section Division IV finals for the second time in three years.

May 22, 2013 | Jonamar Jacinto | High School Sports


Lamont impacted Lancers

Limping, Kianna Lamont entered the game in the eighth minute and nearly changed East Union's fortune with one good leg.

May 22, 2013 | James Burns | High School Sports


Ragsdale, Bradshaw blank RC

LODI - Austin Ragsdale is no small-time pitcher on a small-school team.

May 21, 2013 | Jonamar Jacinto | High School Sports


Tough Goodbye

Jim Todd took a moment to himself to wade through the emotions following a season-ending loss to Colfax.

May 21, 2013 | James Burns | High School Sports


Brink is first EU player to qualify for state tourney

Will Brink didn't need a playoff hole to qualify for the CIF State Golf Championships, but he did need a strong finish to earn his spot.

May 21, 2013 | Jonamar Jacinto | High School Sports


SLEEPLESS IN STOCKTON

STOCKTON - Senior grad night and the always-pesky Kimball softball team almost got the better of Sierra in Friday's Sac-Joaquin Section Division IV semifinal at Arnaiz Stadium.

May 18, 2013 | Jonamar Jacinto | High School Sports


Vander Molen shines in rare start for RC, but Bradshaw prevails

LODI – Ripon Christian's Danny Vander Molen was handed the ball for just his third start of the season Friday night.

May 18, 2013 | Jonamar Jacinto | High School Sports


RC facing powerhouse in first section final

RIPON – Kevin Tameling remembers a time not so long ago when Ripon Christian was all heart with little results.

May 18, 2013 | James Burns | High School Sports


STAYING ON TRACK

Phillip Herrera and Emmanuel Elijah opted not to join their senior classmates at Magic Mountain Thursday night.

May 17, 2013 | Jonamar Jacinto | High School Sports


Ripon ends season with playoff loss to Marysville

STOCKTON – Nicole Kaiser performed like she had a ticket to play Division I softball on Thursday.

May 17, 2013 | John-Joel Griffiths | High School Sports


Face the ‘Fax: EU ousted

Racing against time and trailing by a score, the East Union girls soccer team turned to desperation.

May 16, 2013 | James Burns | High School Sports


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