DEFENDING THE CROWN

They don't rebuild.

Timberwolves not tested at Johansen

MODESTO - Sierra barely broke at sweat at Johansen Wednesday evening in a 25-10, 25-13, 25-14 sweep of the Vikings.

Sierra finds its stride in sinking St. Mary’s

STOCKTON - What a difference a day makes.

Spartans get first look at Oakdale

OAKDALE - It wasn't easy for Lathrop Wednesday in a 15-0 loss to the Mustangs, but then again, it never is when it comes to Oakdale tennis.

YELLOWJACKETS STING SIERRA

Jose Montes makes it a point to throw his Sierra Timberwolves into the flame every preseason.

EU makes short work of Gustine

East Union fell behind 6-3 in Game 1 of a preseason tilt with Gustine Tuesday at Dalben Center, but from that point on it was all Lancers throughout, as EU walked away with a breezy 25-16, 25-7, 25-13 sweep.

Indians take out defending champions

LINDEN - Ripon got its big non-league win out of the way, and head coach Jamie DeBruyn hopes his Indians can carry it over to the rest of the season.

Lancers off to hot start with win

With 14 returning players off last season's squad and five newcomers in the mix, the East Union girls tennis team is showing signs that the program is headed in the right direction under second-year head coach Julia Bylow.

Joaquin leads Buffaloes to VOL victory

Kaylee Joaquin carded a rock-solid 6-over-par 43 to lead Manteca to a 282-381 victory over Ceres in their Valley Oak League opener at Manteca Park Golf Course Tuesday.

Manteca falls to Enochs despite quick start

The Buffaloes got off to a great start Tuesday at home against Enochs, but a few uncharacteristic mistakes spelled doom in a 25-16, 22-25, 25-23, 20-25, 7-15 loss.

Buffaloes swept in first loss

The Manteca sophomore volleyball team fell for the first time this season, 9-25, 21-25, to Enochs at home Tuesday night.

Timberwolves open golf league with victory

Sierra High's girls golf team teed off its Valley Oak League season with a 253-351 victory over Weston Ranch Monday at Manteca Park Golf Course.

SCRIMMAGE SCRAMBLE

TOURNEY TIME

The mercury hovered around triple digits Saturday afternoon at Sierra High, where the T'Wolves boys soccer program hosted the 17th Annual Timberwolves Cup.

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK

Ripon rallies past Escalon

RIPON - The seniors came through for Ripon in its Trans-Valley League opener against Escalon on Tuesday.

Young guns lift Knights to SL win

Three underclassmen were instrumental in Ripon Christian winning its Southern League opener and snapping a four-game losing streak.

Manteca tennis blanks Oakdale to stay unbeaten

The Manteca High boys tennis team continued its dominant start to the Valley Oak League season Tuesday with a 9-0 shutout of visiting Oakdale.

THUNDER SILENCED

Sierra kept its streak of double-digit run totals alive Monday with its 10-2 battering of visiting Buhach Colony, but the Timberwolves (5-2) have been pitching and catching well, too.

Manus repeats as league MVP; 2 RC boys earn All-SL spots

RIPON – The Ripon Christian girls basketball team defended its title. So did star guard Teagan Manus.

Turlock hands Manteca 1st loss

Three NCAA Division I signees put their talents on display in Turlock on Monday.

Ripon 2nd, RC 3rd in Yellow Jacket invite

Ripon and Ripon Christian's boys golf teams continued their early-season streak of good play Monday in the Yellow Jacket Invitational hosted by Hilmar High at Stevinson Ranch Golf Club.

Ripon softball sweeps twin bill

The Ripon High softball team will take some momentum going into Tuesday's Trans-Valley League opener against Escalon.

TESTED T’WOLVES

Sierra sophomore goalie Emma Broderick didn't let the pressure of an overtime shootout take over during the championship of the Vern Gebhardt Cup against Tracy at Daniel Teicheira Memorial Stadium Saturday.

GRAND RETURN

RIPON - Teagan Manus was dribbling a ball with her hands just a couple of days ago.

Kimball crushes Cougars

WESTON RANCH – Kimball's Samantha Sarmiento and Llesenia Torres were primarily responsible for dealing Weston Ranch a 9-3 loss to open up Valley Oak League play on Friday.

Lancers, Rascon stay hot in VOL victory

East Union sophomore catcher Alejandra Rascon continued her stellar hitting during Friday's Valley Oak League opener against Lathrop at the Northgate Softball Complex.

Sierra wins 2 in Cup opener

The Sierra girls soccer squad won both of its games during the opening rounds of the Timberwolves' Vern Gebhardt Cup Friday, capped by a 3-1 victory over Buhach Colony of Atwater.

Sierra blasts Gregori

Sierra continued to bomb away Friday in a nonleague game at Gregori.

East Union shines in all facets in win over Tracy

It's been a trial-by-fire process for Alexis Erich's fledgling varsity career as the ace pitcher for East Union.