Scenes from State Cup Tournament

MANTECA LITTLE LEAGUE

1940: Guisto homers twice in Buffaloes win

Seventy years ago, on March 28, 1940, in a wild and wooly game that saw both nines score at will, the Manteca High hickory stickers finally came through with a close 12-11 win over their rivals from Tracy High. The lead changed hands several times at the outset of the game and both pitchers were hit unmercifully. "Frenchy" Guisto poked out a pair of four-ply swats besides gathering a triple and two singles for a perfect day at the plate. It was the only sporting event that came to a head over the past week. All other scheduled events were ...

Manteca tandem chasing ice hockey dream

It may sound odd, but 19-year-old Mantecan Jake Commeau's ultimate goal is to play Division-I ice hockey for a four-year university.

Water temperatures continue to rise, but so are launching fees

As the water temperatures continue to rise, local fishing is only going to continue to get better.

Casting for future success

­ Though I didn't have a plan, there was little doubt I would end up spending Saturday fly-casting.

BOWLING NEWS

1990: Avina takes 4 firsts in East Union track meet

Fifty years ago, on March 25, 1960, Manteca High, for the second time this season, knocked a club out of the unbeaten ranks by knocking off the powerful St. Mary's High Rams 8-1. It was the Rams' first loss in six games. Walt McDonald pitched the first six frames for the Buffaloes and was credited with the win. McDonald and reliever Wes Holbrook limited the Rams to two base hits. Tim Brumley, with a double and a home run and Wade Richards with two singles, led the locals in the hitting column.

Gentry’s big catch and release creates buzz

The entire buzz this week has been about the 18.11-pound bass that was recently caught and released by Kyle Gentry of Oakdale.

Manteca FC Arsenal stuns Dublin Fury in State Cup

DUBLIN - Manteca Futbol Club's under-14 girls Arsenal was eight minutes away from calling it a season during its NorCal Premier State Cup Final 16 match against No. 3 seed Dublin Fury Sunday at Emerald Glen Park.

An evening of manly multitasking

Saturday evening was almost the perfect meal, well, as perfect as one can be without mom's crab rolls or eating trout and salmon riverside minutes after its been hooked and clubbed.

Souza twirls no-hitter, 18 strikeouts

Jacob Souza produced a gem to remember for the Spreckels Park Major Division A's on Opening Day Saturday, leading a 4-0 shutout of the Indians.

BOWLING NEWS

NORTHGATE OPENING DAY

Scenes from the opening day ceremonies on Saturday for the Northgate Little League.

1980: Lawton leads EU softball past Tracy

Thirty years ago, on March 16, 1980, senior outfielder Diane Lawton slammed a triple and two singles to help East Union High's ladies' softball team to an easy 17-4 victory over Tracy High in Tracy. Lancer coach Bob Lee, whose club was aided by several Tracy errors and a bundle of walks, expressed satisfaction with his troops' efforts. Julie Tolentino handled pitching chores for the Lancers and went the distance. She also helped herself at the plate, banging out three hits and three RBI to go with Lawton's four runs batted in.

Lathrop United shakes off loss; finishes third at Frazier tourney

A controversial penalty kick may have kept the Lathrop United from a Jim Frazier Tournament championship, but it hardly diminished a banner inaugural season for the boys soccer club.

Rangers U13 girls 2nd at Association Cup

ELK GROVE - The Manteca Rangers United under-13 girls soccer team placed second in the Cal North Association Cup held at Bartholomew Sports Park this past weekend.

Bowling results

Manteca Bowl & Family Fun Center.

2 shutouts for Lathrop United

The Lathrop United under-19 boys dominated two Stockton teams to advance its record to 5-1-1 in the California Youth Soccer Association District 8 Jim Frazier League.

Walljasper playing for LSU & USA

Allie Walljasper has been named to the U.S. Junior Women's National Team, giving the four-time Manteca Bulletin All-Area Softball MVP a rare opportunity to walk the same path as her childhood idol.

MJC’s Cota named JUCO All-American

Anthony Cota's dream is to play in the NFL.

Bowling results

MANTECA BOWL

MFC Bayern Munich 16s celebrate first victory

Eriq Kurys spent an entire season on the backline for the Sierra High soccer team, emerging as an all-Valley Oak League caliber defender.

Strength in numbers

Cortez Martial Arts was well represented in two recent tournaments.

Manteca FC seeks teams for annual 6v6 tournament

The Manteca Futbol Club will host the 3rd annual Riley Simmons 6v6 Shootout on Jan. 31 at Woodward Park.

Lathrop United wins, ties in Frazier opener

The Lathrop United soccer team had a successful first showing in its under-19 Jim Frazier League opener Saturday at Northgate Park.

Bowling news

Manteca Bowl & Family Fun Center

Prep rivals united with Manteca FC U-16 team

Though these young high school rivals have been club teammates for only a month, Manteca Futbol Club coach Ronnie Green says the bond amongst his 16-year-olds is strong.