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

RIPON ADVANCES TO NORCAL FINALS

RIPON – The Notre Dame Spirits fought valiantly to keep their 2009 season alive, but the Ripon Indians would have no such thing, finishing off the Spirits' season by winning in four in the CIF State Volleyball Championship semi-finals at Ripon High.

Sierra standout closes at CIF State meet

FRESNO – Only a select few had the privilege of grinding out another race during t the CIF State Cross Country Championships at Woodward Park Saturday and Sierra High senior John Bowers was the only Manteca area athlete to make the cut.

SIERRA EDGES BENICIA TO ADVANCE

On the last big play of a game full of them, Jarrod Daniels made a statement while sealing Sierra High's thrilling 40-39 victory over No. 6 Benicia Friday at Daniel Teicheira Memorial Stadium.

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.