SIERRA GIRLS CLAIM 3rd STRAIGHT CROWN

The Sierra High girls swimming team won its seventh straight Valley Oak League meet Friday at Sonora High, 118-52, to claim at least a share of the league title for the third consecutive season.

Ripon completes sweep of Hilmar behind Wagner’s walk-off single

RIPON - Kyle Wagner opened the scoring with a solo shot, and ended the game with a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh Friday at Ripon High, where the Indians completed a two-game, non-league sweep of Hilmar with a 3-2 win.

Sierra has a big day at the Del Oro Invitational

­LOOMIS – Sierra's varsity girls finished second and the frosh-soph boys finished fourth overall in the team point standings Friday at the Del Oro Invitational, a promising sign heading toward the postseason as a number of big name track programs were on hand including Placer, Franklin of Elk Grove and host Del Oro.

GRUDGE MATCH

It was a match that everyone expected to be ugly.

DeBrouwer keys Sierra win with grand slam

Scottie DeBrouwer knew that he had a golden opportunity in front of him as he stepped into the batter's box.

Sierra, EU outstanding in Timberwolves’ win

Sierra and East Union showed why they are considered the Valley Oak League's premier golf programs Thursday at Manteca Park Golf Course in a 197-211 Timberwolves win.

Lancers make up for early day one mistakes

TRACY - It turns out East Union will not successfully defend its 2008 Nor-Cal Classic championship.

Swift needs just 75 pitches to 1-hit

To fully understand just how good both East Union starter Marshall Swift and Weston Ranch starter Chris Fleckenstein were in the Lancers' 10-0 win over the Cougars Thursday at Agostini Field, consider this: It took just one hour and three minutes to complete the first five and a half innings.

McCall fires first no-hitter

Kourtni McCall showed no mercy to Uncle Todd and his Manteca Buffaloes Wednesday.

East Union begins championship defense in Nor-Cal Classic

Earning back-to-back titles in the toughest bracket of the prestigious Nor-Cal Classic, now in its sixth season of existence, would be nice, but East Union coach Brian Goulart said that isn't the ultimate goal.

Lancers produce season-low round

Despite gusting winds and freshly aerated greens at Manteca Park Golf Course, East Union produced its lowest round of the season: A 212, 34 strokes better than Manteca High.

T’Wolves jump on Weston Ranch early

WESTON RANCH - Sierra's top player, Heather Scharmann, was on a college trip, but that didn't stop the Timberwolves from pounding Weston Ranch 8-0 Wednesday in the two teams' first Valley Oak League game back from spring break.

Lancer bats blazing in win over Manteca

The East Union sophomore softball team had the bats working overtime Wednesday at Lincoln Park in an 11-1 win over Manteca High.

T’wolves impress at Amador Relays

JACKSON – There were a few big schools, including Galt and Atwater, on hand Saturday at Amador High's varsity-only Amador Relays, but for the most part, the 16-team field was comprised of schools similar to Sierra High in size.

VOL NOVICE TOURNAMENT

Winning streak snapped

Kimball got redemption against Sierra on Wednesday during a rematch of last year's Sac-Joaquin Section Division IV championship.

Ripon’s Price puts out flames

MODESTO – One day after his pitching staff was burned by Beyer in a double-digit loss, Jon Manrique did what most do in emergency situations.

Ripon Christian throws top guns at potential SJS playoff foe

WOODLAND – In years past, John De Visser has played his cards close to his chest with Woodland Christian, refusing to throw his top pitchers against a perennial playoff team.

Oakdale two-hits Lathrop

Oakdale kept its foot on the gas against the rest of the Valley Oak League after shutting out Lathrop 10-0 in a shortened five-inning contest.

Lancers split with Sonora, Sierra

The East Union girls varsity track squad came up shy of sweeping Wednesday's tri-meet against both Sonora and Sierra.

A LESSON IN FOCUS

In post-game huddles at opposite ends of Agostini Field, the coaching staffs for the Manteca and East Union baseball teams delivered the same message.

Jags top Sierra in critical match

Sierra came out the gates amped for senior night Tuesday and scored the game's first two goals in just 13 minutes against the defending Valley Oak League champion Kimball.

Rose a thorn in WR’s side

STOCKTON – Peyton Rose struck out seven and allowed just one runner to third Tuesday to lead Manteca to a 6-0 win over host Weston Ranch in Valley Oak League softball action.

Sierra takes care of business

STOCKTON – Sierra belted 17 hits Tuesday and put up eight runs in the second inning and eight more in the seventh to pummel host Weston Ranch 16-1 in Valley Oak League baseball action.

Indians looking ‘Sharp’ with TVL tourney Monday

OAKDALE – Barring a collapse at the Trans-Valley League Championship, the Ripon High boys golf team has assured itself at least a share of its third straight league crown.

CENTER OF ATTENTION

Joshua Patton had a goal in mind when he first stepped foot on the Sierra High campus as a freshman.

Last man standing

Lucas Widmer had a giant pair of shoes to fill heading into his senior season the mat.

Ripon’s Sharp medals, RC 2nd at Tracy Tournament

TRACY – Nick Sharp's game appears to be peaking at the right time.

FAST START

A leadoff home run coupled with five more runs in the first two innings for East Union proved to be too much for Ripon to handle Saturday in the third annual Cancer Awareness softball game.

Rising Star

Olivia Vezaldenos has the type of talent not typically seen on the high school hardwood but more on blacktops and playgrounds.