Ripon clamps down on defense

MODESTO - Ripon wasn't always sharp on offense, but it more than made up for it on the defensive end during its Big Valley Christian Tournament opener Thursday.

Weston Ranch opens season with blowout

WESTON RANCH - Weston Ranch High's Tony Gomes lost a tough 6-4 decision in the first match at 171 pounds Thursday night.

SIERRA PUTS IT ALL ON THE LINE

Ryan Dimino can throw. Ryan Dimino can run. But the best thing Ryan Dimino does is play defense, where UC Davis plans to use him at linebacker. Dimino leads No. 2 Del Campo Friday when it hosts No. 3 Sierra in the Sac-Joaquin Section Division III playoffs semifinals in Fair Oaks. Both teams bring 11-1 records to the contest and hopes of meeting either top-seeded Inderkum (12-0) or No. 5 Oakdale (11-1) on Dec. 12 ...

Linemen have helped Daniels set record marks

Jarrod Daniels accepts just partial credit for his record-breaking numbers. Sierra High's standout running back broke single-game and single-season rushing records during last Friday's 40-39 victory over visiting Benicia in the second round of the Sac-Joaquin Section Division III playoffs. Daniels eclipsed his own single-game rushing record by compiling 296 yards on 27 carries while punching in four first-half touchdowns. The performance also pushed his season total to 1,677 yards to set the new standard ...

Ripon rolls T’Wolves

Ripon High opened the game on a 12-0 run and refused to let up in the first half, rolling to an easy early-season victory over the host Sierra Timberwolves.

Buffaloes open Modesto City tourney with win

MODESTO – Manteca High opened the Modesto City Tournament on the right track, cruising to a 66-41 victory over the Central Catholic Raiders.

Simpson University lands two East Union standouts

After helping elevate the East Union golf program to Valley Oak League supremacy, a pair of the Lancers signed letters of intent to continue their athletic careers with the Simpson University Red Hawks golf team.

INDIANS SWEPT IN NORCAL FINAL

SACRAMENTO - The sting from Ripon High's last defeat to Christian Brothers in the Sac-Joaquin Section Division IV finals on Nov. 19 was quelled by the thought that its season would still continue, and with it a chance to meet the Falcons one more time down the road.

Thomson named model coach

Sierra High head baseball coach Jack Thomson became the school's third representative to be recognized with the Sac-Joaquin Section Model Coach Award Tuesday.

Stagg steamrolls Spartans in opener

LATHROP – When the Lathrop Spartans converted one of two pregame free throws from a Stagg High violation during warm-ups, the Spartans held a 1-0 lead. It would be the squad's only lead of the night, as it dropped their season-opener 64-18 Tuesday.

Weston Ranch outlasts Bruins for first win of season

STOCKTON – The Weston Ranch Cougars held a slim four-point halftime lead and the team would not relinquish its grip while outlasting a visiting Bear Creek High squad 37-35 for a season opening win.

HERE WE GO AGAIN

Perhaps the ninth time will be the charm for Ripon High. The Indians will face Sacramento powerhouse Christian Brothers in the Northern California finals of the CIF State Division IV Championships for the second straight year tonight. The winner faces the Southern California champion, either La Jolla Country Day or The Bishop School, in the state finals at noon Saturday at UC Irvine. Christian Brothers was swept by Santa Fe Christian in last year's Division ...

Second-half surge propels Manteca over scrappy Ripon

Effort wasn't the issue in Manteca and visiting Ripon's annual Foundation Game showdown Monday.

FOUNDATION BUILDING

Twenty two-year-old Brett Lewis' debut as East Union High's varsity boys basketball head coach went smoothly.

MHS FALL SPORTS AWARDS

Manteca doubles team advance to section semifinals

Manteca High's tennis team was well represented in the first day of the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II Individual Tournament on Thursday.

Chacon sparks Ripon in playoff-clinching victory

Tiana Chacon and the Ripon softball team got their revenge.

Brink leads EU to VOL championship

Will Brink punctuated his decorated four-year run in the Valley Oak League with multiple titles Wednesday at Livermore's Poppy Ridge Golf Course.

ACE BAFFLES BUFFS

With the Valley Oak League championship and a postseason berth already out of reach, Manteca High had little to play for but pride Wednesday when the Buffaloes travelled across town to meet Sierra.

MHS freshman competing in section trials

How's this for degree of difficulty: To find Manteca High's only diver in recent history you'll have to travel to Tracy High.

RC avoids loss with last-minute goal in SL finale

RIPON – Mariposa was on the verge of spoiling Ripon Christian's senior day and Southern League finale on Wednesday.

East Union, Ripon Christian honor seniors with wins

Four East Union seniors came through with clutch plays on Senior Night Wednesday at Northgate Softball Complex, where the Lancers squeaked out a 7-6 extra-inning victory over Weston Ranch.

Ripon ousted by Orestimba in TVL contest

Ripon came up short on the road against Orestimba Newman on Wednesday and failed to record any RBIs during its fourth Trans Valley League loss.

RC falls short of clinching outright title

The Ripon Christian Knights will get one more shot at clinching the outright Southern League baseball title.

GONE WITH THE WIND

Freshman Leah Manuleleua reached out for sister Sialei's right hand and wrapped an arm around her shoulders as the two walked off gusty Guss Schmiedt Field Tuesday night.

Lancers down Manteca with sights set on VOL title

It all comes down to today's winner-take-all Valley Oak League Championships at Livermore's Poppy Ridge Golf Course.

Ripon rolls to third straight TVL title

Ripon didn't play its best, but it was plenty good enough to clinch its third straight Trans-Valley League championship.

MOVING ON

Weston Ranch punched its ticket into the quarterfinal of the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II boys tennis tournament on Tuesday afternoon.

Manteca still in hunt for VOL, cruises past Kimball

Manteca bounced back from consecutive losses against Oakdale last week and took out its frustration on Kimball Tuesday.

BUFFS SMASH LIVINGSTON

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.