Escalon halts Ripon’s TVL win streak at 33

ESCALON - The streak is over.

ON EVEN GROUND

A first half-goal from David Molina seemingly sparked a Weston Ranch revenge win, but the Buffaloes had other plans. Manteca outshot and outscored the Cougars over the final half salvaging a 1-1 tie in the Valley Oak League playoff showdown at Lincoln Park Thursday.

Lathrop lands first win in school history

LATHROP - It has been a long time coming, but it's finally here for the Lathrop Spartans who pulled in their first Valley Oak League win, 4-3, against Sonora Thursday.

Oakdale gets clutch wins to get by Sierra

Jena Anderson and Stephanie Vanni did what was expected of them Thursday against Oakdale to remain the lone undefeated doubles team in the Valley Oak League.

Schmidt leads Timberwolves past Buffaloes

The Manteca High golf team came through with a solid round, yet the squad still fell 11 strokes shy of upsetting the Valley Oak League's second-place team in a 252-263 loss.

ALL HART

RIPON - There are two sides to Ripon High senior Hart Yoshida.

WEEK 6 OUTLOOK

Indians crack curse in win over Escalon

ESCALON – After putting themselves back in contention with a late first half goal, the Ripon Indians outplayed the Escalon Cougars over the final half, ending a nine-game losing drought with a 2-1 win in Trans Valley League play.

T’Wolves can’t keep pace with Sonora in VOL meet No. 2

The Sierra High cross country program put forth a valiant effort, yet it was unable to slow down the Sonora Wildcats in Wednesday's Valley Oak League Meet No. 2 at Woodward Reservoir.

Cougars no test for Manteca

Weston Ranch was able to put forth a fight in the first game, but that would be all the Cougars could muster up in a 28-26, 25-17, 25-8 loss to the Buffaloes Wednesday in Valley Oak League play.

Lady Lancers win Sierra Invitational

Even when things don't work out perfect they still work out for the East Union golf team as it overcame scheduling obstacles to win the Sierra Invitational golf tournament with a team score of 485 Wednesday at the Manteca Park Golf Course.

Soph Buff rolls over Cougars in two

The Manteca High sophomore volleyball team got better as the night went on during a 25-22, 25-13 win over the Weston Ranch Cougars.

BUFFALOES SINK LATHROP IN RAIN

LATHROP - The sloppy conditions led to sloppy play at Lathrop High's soccer field Tuesday.

Knights go back to basics in sweep

HUGHSON - With the Sac-Joaquin Section Division V playoff power ratings about a week away from being unveiled, all Ripon Christian can do until then is take care of business.

Rainstorm cancels Sierra soccer game

The howling winds and hard-pouring rain didn't keep Manteca, Lathrop and Weston Ranch high schools' boys soccer teams from playing Tuesday, but one match involving another area team was cancelled.

READY FOR BIG STAGE

The Manteca High football team has already made headlines this offseason for its inclusion in the Levi's Stadium Friday Night Lights doubleheader on Aug. 29.

NO PAIN, NO GAIN

MODESTO - The Mountain Misery Summer Football Camp took place on flatter land and in cooler weather July 17-19 at Central Catholic.

A summer of baseball and unruly parents

Well, football is next – finally.

Full-contact football practices restricted

SACRAMENTO (AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown announced Monday that he has signed a bill limiting full-contact football practices at middle and high schools in response to concerns about concussions, even as many teams already comply with the rules.

Riley qualifies for US Women’s Amateur

East Union junior Brooke Riley is among the eight golfers advancing to the U.S. Women's Amateur Championship out of Monday's sectional qualifier held at Sequoyah Country Club in Oakland.

SWEET SPRECKELS WIN

After sending 11 players to the plate in the third inning Spreckels Park appeared to have a commanding 10-run lead until Sunrise-Stockton scored seven runs in the fifth inning and when the dust settled Spreckels Park held on for a 22-10 win in second-round action of the Section 6 Junior All-Star Tournament on Sunday against at Monticello School hosted by Tracy Little League.

Spreckels Senior All-Stars play Turlock today

Spreckels Park sent more batters to the plate in the fourth inning Saturday the Turlock National did in the first three innings combined on the way to a 13-2 Spreckels Park win in opening-round action of the Little League Section 6 Senior All-Star Tournament on Saturday at Linden High.

Put your best foot forward

Seth Davis, head coach of the Weston Ranch High varsity football team, is extending an invitation for all athletes from the area ages 5-18.

Six area stars make Cal-Hi all-state teams

One month after naming Manteca High its Division III Baseball Team of the Year, Cal-Hi Sports has recognized three Buffaloes as individuals.

SPRECKELS WIN DISTRICT

What a difference a day makes.

DIVISION 1 FOR COUGAR ALUM

STOCKTON - A new position on the court has helped 2012 Weston Ranch High grad Jazmin Strane improve her position in life.

CROSSTOWN SHOWDOWN

The Spreckels Park 11-12-year-old All-Stars are in the driver's seat to capture the Little League District 67 Tournament banner.

DARKNESS PREVAILS

TRACY - One game ended a day later than it was supposed to.

RUNNING THE ’SHIP

Noveleen Thiara quietly enjoyed a breakthrough season for Sierra High's boys track and field team, leading it to Valley Oak League and Sac-Joaquin Section titles.

RUNAWAY WINNER

Jordan McNeal's natural talent is undeniable.