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Finding strength in setback: James, EU and walking away
Throughout my life, in times of struggle, I've turned to my mother in search of solace. "Brandon," she often offers, "God never puts more on your plate than you can handle." I never understood exactly what that meant, and I certainly didn't believe it, because time and time again, I've felt overwhelmed by the challenges I have faced. It wasn't until I found myself travelling away from Dino Cunial Field Friday night following East Union's ...
ROAD WARRIORS
SOQUEL – It was a long trip to the California coast Friday night for the Manteca sophomore football team, but even tired legs and a sluggish start couldn't deter the Buffaloes from picking up a season-opening win, 22-20.
Cota scores 4TDs in Manteca’s opening win
The Manteca High freshman football team ran wild over Christian Brothers Thursday night at Guss Schmiedt Field, as tailback Anthony Cota scored four times in a 33-7 win.
Rude awakening
LATHROP - Adjusting to varsity speed will be a challenge for seniorless Lathrop this season.
Lancers come up short, but prove their worth
Following East Union's emotionally draining 41-35 loss to Beyer at Dino Cunial Field Friday night, head coach Mike James made the comment that when people pick up the newspaper this morning, they will read the headline and assume that his team is still the same old Lancers.
Buffaloes grind out hard-earned victory on road
SOQUEL - Competition is what the Manteca Buffaloes were hoping for when they scheduled the Soquel Knights of the Central Coast Section for their season opener.
Indians bounce back from early miscues
LINDEN - The Indians took a big step forward in their season opener. At Lion Stadium, Ripon High coach Chris Johnson, witnessed his young squad overcome first-half mistakes and penalties to edge out Linden in the non-league affair, 25-21. "With only seven players returning on varsity, I thought we really grew up (as a team) tonight," he said. Behind 21-13 at halftime, the Indians recovered a punt fumble following their first offensive sequence. The turnover ...
Voogd, Norman power Ripon Christian’s win
RIPON - Quarterback Tyler Voogd threw for 105 yards and ran for 103 and two touchdowns in Ripon Christian's 49-0 rout of Delhi at Stouffer Field Friday. He also hit Clayton Prins for a 22-yard TD strike in the third quarter.
Ripon, RC advance to Day 2
Ripon cruised to three easy victories to start pool play in Golden Valley's Central California Classic Friday at Enochs High.
SWEEPING SUCCESS
Bumping, setting and killing sounds easy enough, but it wasn't until Thursday's non-league match with visiting Franklin did Sierra make it look that way.
T’Wolves all even heading into Valley Oak League
ESCALON - The goal for Sierra in its last non-league match of the season wasn't just to go into Valley Oak League action with a .500 record, but to do so in impressive fashion.
Ketner comes through again in Lancers win
It was the Jillian and Jackie Show yet again Thursday at Manteca Park Golf Course as Jackie Ketner (3-over-par 40) and Jillian Goulart (43) led the Lancers to their fourth straight win, 242-279.
COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF
Brothers Marcel and Myles Romo have never had the chance to line up side by side while on the same football team.
EU struggles, still gets the job done
The bright spots were few and far between for East Union head volleyball coach Eryn Bowers following a 25-12, 20-25, 25-18, 25-22 win over Johansen Wednesday night at Dalben Center, but a win is a win, and the Lancers will take it.
Indians fall to Mustangs in four games
OAKDALE - Ripon got an outstanding look at Oakdale last weekend in Reno, the site of the High Sierra Invitational, and even beat the Mustangs in Nevada, but an erratic effort Wednesday at Oakdale would lead to a 18-25, 25-23, 15-25, 22-25 loss.
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Past, present stars honored
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.
RC baseball highlights all-SL list
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.
RISING TO NEXT LEVEL
Guillermo Nunez was praised for his high basketball IQ.
Brink ends outstanding prep career at state
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.
Sierra named state’s D-III Team of the Year
Nick Olmo reiterated on Tuesday that he doesn't put much stock into rankings.
RIPON ON THE RISE
Ripon's softball team certainly pitched and played defense this spring.
Weston Ranch’s McDonald reaches state finals
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.
Nine area players make first team All-VOL
Manteca High junior Jake Corn had an astounding season on the bump this spring.
YOUNG MCDONALD
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.
BEST OF THE BEST
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.
Elijah, Sierra 4x100 win preliminary heats at Masters Meet
ELK GROVE - Run the straightaway or walk the podium?
TRIPLE DOUBLE
The budding friendship between Carl Chandler and Lechi Nkwocha was first tested on the pitch.
Area’s Masters qualifiers taking aim at state berths
Twenty one area athletes will compete in the final Sac-Joaquin Section Masters Meet today and Friday, the last stop before the CIF State Championships.
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