RIPON – When quarterback Alex Gustin found a wide-open Jake Carlson in the Calaveras endzone, the Ripon Indians had put themselves in position for the squad's third dramatic come-from-behind victory.
FAIR OAKS - It would have been easy for the Lathrop Spartans to roll over after heading into the locker room down 35-0 against the undefeated Bella Vista Broncos Friday.
WESTON RANCH - The Weston Ranch Cougars rode the wave of several big plays during Friday's 27-7 homecoming victory over East Union High.
RIPON - Tiger Shelton, by his own admission, is a fiery individual. The sixth-year head volleyball coach at Ripon Christian High isn't shy about getting in his players' faces for making mistakes. But there he sat nearly motionless at the end of the bench while his Knights were being taught a lesson by host Ripon in the third of three games Thursday night. Save for a timeout, he hardly said a word. The Indians did ...
For the second time in four days, the Manteca Buffaloes found themselves looking up at a 1-0 half time deficit against Sierra
­Sierra High made quick work of the Weston Ranch Cougars, disposing the squad in three straight for the fourth consecutive Valley Oak League win.
Sierra High had little trouble snatching its eighth win in Valley Oak League play when it rolled by the Central Valley Hawks 5-0 Thursday at East Union High.
Host Sierra was 40 minutes away from being the first to blemish crosstown rival Manteca's perfect record in Valley Oak League frosh-soph soccer action Thursday at Daniel Teicheira Memorial Stadium.
The Manteca High freshman football team won 26-18 against Sierra Thursday at Guss Schmiedt Field. For additional game information, look for the Bulletin's freshman roundup in Sunday's edition.
In Thursday's edition of the Bulletin's sports section, it was noted that East Union High's football team haven't beaten a Manteca Unified rival since 2003. The Lancers defeated Weston Ranch 35-34 in 2007, and the two will meet tonight at Weston Ranch High. The Bulletin regrets the error.
Victories over crosstown rival Sierra had been a rarity for Manteca High's boys basketball team leading up to last year.
Valley Oak League MANTECA (3-1) at SIERRA (4-0) • Kickoff: Friday, 7:15 p.m. • Last year: 7-6, Sierra. • Key matchup: Manteca LB Adam DeCosta vs. Sierra RB Jarrod Daniels. Daniels pounded out 145 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries against Manteca last year. He is currently the area's leading rusher with 523 yards and 12 TDs, while DeCosta leads Manteca with 35 tackles, a sack, two forced fumbles and two ...
The Manteca High volleyball team had no interest in rolling over for the Sierra Timberwolves, yet it was unable to muster a victory during a lopsided 3-0 loss in Valley Oak League play.
RIPON – Things started out relatively slow on Wednesday when intra-city rivals Ripon and Ripon Christian battled at Mistlin Park in a Trans Valley League matchup.
Everything went according to plan for the East Union Lancer golf squad as they remained unbeaten with a convincing win over the Ceres Bulldogs.
The past along with the present is being recognized this week in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Central California Lions All-Star Football Classic, one of the state's four original prep contests of its kind.
A productive year at the plate might be an understatement when referring to the type of season Ripon Christian's now-graduated senior Dominic Nelson just had.
Guillermo Nunez was praised for his high basketball IQ.
Backed by a good-sized contingent of supporters - including former teammates, classmates, teachers, and friends and family - Will Brink played his final round as an East Union Lancer during Wednesday's CIF/CGA State Boys Golf Championship in scenic Carmel.
Nick Olmo reiterated on Tuesday that he doesn't put much stock into rankings.
Ripon's softball team certainly pitched and played defense this spring.
One of just two sophomores in the sprint events, Weston Ranch High's John McDonald was understandably wide-eyed upon his rival at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Clovis - the site of the CIf State Track & Field Championships.
Manteca High junior Jake Corn had an astounding season on the bump this spring.
ELK GROVE - The kid they call "Texas" is competing in the California Interscholastic Federation Track and Field State Championships for the first time next week.
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.
ELK GROVE - Run the straightaway or walk the podium?
Page 1 of 1