Fret not, anglers, sun is on its way

Summer has officially started for me, and I have several friends I promised to take fishing with me.

Braves extend season, hand Pirates first loss

All Zachary Chamberlain had to do was get the final three outs. Only it was against a Pirates squad that had not lost a game all season and scored four runs the previous inning.

MFC United dominates for first place in Orange Bowl

TRACY - The Manteca Futbol Club United captured the under-15 girls championship of the 3rd Annual Tracy Bowl at Plasencia Fields Monday.

Cyclones baseball team wins championships

The Ripon Cyclones 13-under baseball team capped off a big week Tuesday by beating the Smash 13-1 for the Rainbow Fields Spring League title.

Lady Cyclones debut with title

The Ripon Lady Cyclones 12-under softball team earned a championship in its first tournament appearance, going 5-0 to capture the Memorial Day Madness in Pleasanton. Ripon beat the San Jose Twisters 13-3 for the title.

Britton shatters records; Ripon rules invite

Local competitors kicked off the Mid-Valley Swim League season in a big way over Memorial Day weekend.

Arevalo, Georgia heading back to College World Series

Sixth-seeded Georgia will meet with No. 3 Washington during the opening round of the NCAA Women's College World Series Thursday at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City.

MFC Flames take third tourney championship

TRACY - The Manteca Futbol Club Flames continued their rampage through tournament action during the spring season this past weekend.

Remembering more than a lawn chair and lemonade

In preparation for island life, I took a walk to the nearest taqueria for dinner.

MANTECA LITTLE LEAGUE PLAY

Scenes from Saturday's Manteca Little League minor division baseball at Lincoln Park

1970: Lancers pound Tracy High 11-0 in baseball season finale

Thirty years ago, on May 24, 1980, East Union High's 1980 football season nearly went up in smoke--literally--when a fire swept through a metal storage shed and team locker area in the boys' locker room at the Union Road campus. The blaze broke out between 11:15 and 11:30 am and, according to Captain Ron Waddle of the Manteca Fire Department, the first alarm sounded at 11:32 am. Lancer varsity football coach Vern Gebhardt said that although the investigation is continuing, preliminary reports indicate the fire may have started when a smoldering cigarette was tossed between the ...

Be prepared before warmer weather arrives

What a crazy spring we've been having lately!

Early-season tactics for fishing Sierra trout

Although the Sierra trout season has been open for almost a month now, in a wet year like this one, the stream conditions are still very much like a normal opening day.

Graduation 10 years ago: A look back at simpler times

­ My graduation was sweet.

MANTECA LITTLE LEAGUE PLAY

Neidert, Mariscal carry Modesto to win over Visalia

MODESTO (AP) -Chris Mariscal had three hits and two RBI, and Nick Neidert allowed just seven hits over eight innings as the Modesto Nuts topped ...

MLL Yankees advance

The Yankees used a five-run first to take a lead they would not relinquish Friday in a 6-2 consolation-bracket win over the Cubs in Manteca ...

Ramirez’s homer leads Stockton to win over Inland Empire

STOCKTON (AP) - Tyler Ramirez hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning, leading the Stockton Ports to an 8-7 win over the Inland Empire 66ers ...

Mariscal leads Modesto to win over Lancaster

MODESTO (AP) - Chris Mariscal hit a three-run home run and had three hits, driving in five, as the Modesto Nuts exploded for a season-high nine ...

Aztecs win MYSA title

It took the International Tiebreaker to decide the Manteca Youth Softball Association varsity championship Saturday night with the No. 3 Aztecs downing the top-seeded Warriors ...

MFC Rebels White nets Mother’s Day victory

A rosy Mother's Day for the Manteca Futbol Club 05 Rebels White wasn't without its thorny moments.

Vidales hits walk-off single, Stockton beats Inland Empire

STOCKTON (AP) - Josh Vidales hit a walk-off two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning, as the Stockton Ports beat the Inland Empire 66ers ...

Wes Rogers, Hampson lead the way for Lancaster

MODESTO (AP) - Wes Rogers doubled and singled twice, scoring two runs as the Lancaster JetHawks defeated the Modesto Nuts 9-5 on Tuesday.

Quantrill leads Lake Elsinore to win over Stockton

LAKE ELSINORE, (AP) - Cal Quantrill allowed just four hits over six innings, leading the Lake Elsinore Storm over the Stockton Ports in a 5-0 win ...

Wawoe’s single leads Modesto to win over Lancaster

LANCASTER (AP) - Gianfranco Wawoe hit a two-run single in the ninth inning, leading the Modesto Nuts to a 15-13 win over the Lancaster JetHawks on ...

Ripon’s Cooksey caps productive day with walk-off hit

RIPON - Donny Cooksey came up big for Ripon on Friday – more than once.

Licea becomes Lathrop’s 2nd signee

Joe Pirillo remembers the first time he met Nick Licea.