The local view: same language, different meaning

No one attacks spring with the vigor of Alaskan kids kept inside by snow, ice, or rain.

Adult league basketball

Scenes from adult league basketball

Souza’s no-no helps Spreckels Park major A’s rebound

After getting blanked by the Tigers 3-0 last Thursday, the Spreckels Park major division A's rebounded from their first loss of the Little League season with an 11-0 shelling of the Angels Saturday at Brock Elliot School.

Dodgers topple A’s in Northgate action

The Dodgers relied on five runs in the first inning to take control of the game against the Yankees to eventually claim a 19-6 minor division victory in Northgate Little League play.

Perfect time to spend on the water

I don't know many bass fishermen that aren't excited about going fishing with the weather we've been having this week. All the lakes and rivers should have fish up shallow either spawning or looking to spawn. The hardest decision I have, is deciding where I want to fish! We're truly lucky to live around so many great fisheries. Last month while sitting in Jiffy Lube I overheard two gentlemen talking about fishing and living in Manteca. They both agreed that there are very few places that offer great weather and great fishing like the central valley ...

1950: Payan fans 14 batters in Buffaloes win

Eighty years ago, on April 4, 1930, the Hughson Union High nine nosed out the local Manteca High Buffaloes and won the third C.I.F. game of the season by a 12 to 11 game in Hughson. The Hughson boys were hitting the ball quite regularly, getting six runs off Fred Theiler and six off Joe Abreu, who pitched for the Mantecans. They pitched fairly good ball but were given little support in the field. In the sixth frame, the Mantecans started a rally and scored eight runs before they could be stopped. Theiler and Joe Bettencourt got three ...

Encouragement in a new endeavour

I told a former student that it's important to be passionate about something other than your career, so in case work goes bad, or the exuberance with which you jumped into said career wanes, you're not left with nothing.

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.

MANTECA YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE

Tournament results – Feb. 28

Bowling News

MANTECA BOWL

Alexander breaks national record, takes first in Pacific Coast Open

Kyle Alexander returned to where it all started for him a year ago on Sunday.

MANTECA YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE

Feb. 7 results

Bowling News

MANTECA BOWL

Benfica Red U9 girls win 6v6 Shootout

The under-9 Benfica Red girls of the Manteca Futbol Club captured their age division at the Riley Simmons 6v6 Shootout on Saturday.

Bowling results

Manteca Bowl & Family Fun Center

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.