The last time Manteca and Weston Ranch met on the court, it came down to the last match. This time, the last match didn't matter. Weston Ranch conquered the host Buffaloes 5-0 on Thursday after edging them 8-7 under the round-robin format during the first half of the Valley Oak League season. "Based on how our last match went, we kind of expected a different outcome," Manteca coach Mary Ann Tolbert said. "Weston Ranch's girls ...
The East Union Lancers were seemingly on their way to keeping their season-long winning streak alive, but the Manteca High soccer frosh-soph squad had other plans, putting together a flawless second half for a come-from-behind 3-2 at Dino Cunial Field.
Sierra and East Union's freshman football squads played their opener Thursday at Daniel Teicheira Memorial Stadium. Results and game information will be printed in the Bulletin's Sunday edition.
Three months ago the Sierra Timberwolves didn't know who its starting quarterback would be.
East Union is 2-1. So is Central Valley. Ceres, expected to push the Valley Oak League favorites this season, are winless after three games - and two weren't even close. The topsy-turvy world of VOL football kicks off Friday, and the three weeks leading up to that point have given us some indication as to how it will all pan out in the end. The conference has been well represented, as six out of the ...
Valley Oak League SIERRA (3-0) at EAST UNION (2-1) Kickoff: Friday, 7:15 p.m. Last year: 36-7, Sierra Key matchup: East Union front seven vs. Sierra RB Jarrod Daniels. Daniels rushed for 389 yards and eight scores in the preseason. Keeping him in check would give EU's potent offense more opportunities to do damage. Closer look: Sierra has a five-game winning streak going against the Lancers and claimed eight of the last nine crosstown meetings. ...
Everything finally fell into place for the Sierra High volleyball team during a convincing 3-0 win over the Lathrop Spartans. Sierra was forced to put the lingering effects of back-to-back Valley Oak League losses out of its system and try and pull their unit back on the right track.
The Sierra High girls golf team got solid play from its top players and improved to an impressive 8-1 in Valley Oak League play with their home win over the Sonora Wildcats Wednesday at Manteca Park Golf Course.
RIPON – It didn't take Erik Anaya more than five minutes before he found the back of the net and give Ripon its early lead over the Hughson Huskies Wednesday afternoon.
Sierra High's sophomore volleyball team evened its Valley Oak League record to 3-3 with a 2-1 victory over the Lathrop Spartans. The Timberwolves and Spartans battled valiantly in the contest, yet it was Sierra who was able to pull out the win in the final game.
RIPON - Cheyann Deprue said she took a conservative approach when Ripon teammate Kelsey Johnston set up the final play of the Indians' riveting Trans Valley League match with Escalon Tuesday.
Led by Freshman Erick Noriega's two-0goal effort, the Sierra varsity soccer team improved its Valley Oak League standing with a 10-0 victory over the Lathrop Spartans on Tuesday.
CERES - East Union head coach Julia Bylow thought her Lancers matched up well with Central Valley Tuesday.
OAKDALE – Even with the wind the East Union varsity girls manage to make things happen. Standout Jackie Ketner posted a match-best 3-over-par 39 on at Oakdale Country Club to help the Lancers remain unbeaten in Valley Oak League play this year with a 240-311 victory over Oakdale. Assisted by Jillian Goulart's 46, the pair of 51 marks recorded by Frances Telles and Tori Souza, and Heather Craft's 53, the Lancers took another step towards ...
RIPON - Having lost seven of its last eight outings (the other being a draw) to Escalon has Ripon coach Jamie DeBruyn convinced that his team is cursed against one of its biggest Trans Valley League rivals.
Ripon didn't play its best, but it was plenty good enough to clinch its third straight Trans-Valley League championship.
Weston Ranch punched its ticket into the quarterfinal of the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II boys tennis tournament on Tuesday afternoon.
Manteca bounced back from consecutive losses against Oakdale last week and took out its frustration on Kimball Tuesday.
Manteca High's boys tennis team ended a four-year slide in the Sac-Joaquin Section Division-II playoffs with Monday's commanding 8-1 victory over Western Athletic Conference No. 3 seed Livingston at Manteca Regional Tennis Center.
Going into the regular-season finale between East Union and Manteca girls soccer teams there's plenty of intrigue beyond feuding neighbors.
RIPON – For Tami Kamper and the Ripon Christian tennis team, the matches will get infinitely harder beginning with the Sac-Joaquin Section Team Tournament.
Ripon Christian's boys golf team got even with Southern League rival Turlock Christian in the conference tournament Monday at the Oakdale Golf and Country Club.