Christmas dream list presented to Santa

Dear Santa,

MASL teams produce mixed results at Founders’ Cup

MORGAN HILL - Manteca Area Soccer League's under-14 boys Sporting went 2-1 during the California Youth Soccer Association Founders' Cup this past weekend.

1979: Pinto earns 3rd section gymnastics trip

On December 7, 1929, at Elk Grove High School, Manteca High downed the Elk Grove football team in a crushing defeat of 33-0. This gives the Buffaloes first place in class "B" football in Central California. The Elk Grove boys were a fast and tricky team but they could not stand up to the heavy pounding of the Buffalo line. This is the first time in the history of Manteca Union High School that the Buffaloes have won the championship of Central California.

Now the best time to service all your fishing equipment

As winter has set in and the New Year is quickly approaching, now is the best time to service all your fishing equipment.

Vanni named NSCAA/adidas All-American

Nicole Vanni started her decorated four-year varsity soccer career at Sierra High as a promising defensive midfielder.

A new meaning for ‘catch and release’

I used to be a young troller, fishing for phone numbers at the Ketchikan mall back home whenever the team or group I was a part of left the island for competition.

1979: Buffaloes, Knights battle in overtime thriller

Editor's note: additional sports history will appear Monday.

Holiday shopping now easy thanks to Bass Pro Shops

Christmas shopping has never been something I looked forward to.

Quest for amateur glory stifled by double-bogeys

"Cinderella story. Outta nowhere.

Feeding habits, behavior affected by cooler temps

I have a 75-gallon fish tank at home where I have about six tropical fish.

Thanksgiving is no time for regret

Ten years and change ago, I made a decision I do not regret.

1989: Manteca girls top Stagg to open basketball play

20 years ago: November 21, 1989 - Manteca High got its girls basketball season under way at Winter Gym Tuesday by defeating Stockton's Stagg High 29-21 in a game filled with errors, turnovers and missed shots. Maci Buck led all MHS scorers with eight points and Jennifer Harvey grabbed seven rebounds.

STATE CUP PLAY

‘Mickey Mouse’ boots make winter fishing bearable

The cold mornings are finally making anglers wonder where fall went.

Nose running faster than legs in marathon jog

My typical post-half or full-length marathon lines are generic.

STAYING ALIVE

TURLOCK - Manteca's Seth Van Dyk pitched out of a horrific jam in the fourth inning Monday and pocketed a complete-game win in a 3-1 ...

Sandoval, Whiting lead Quakes to win over Ports

RANCHO CUCAMONGA (AP) - Ariel Sandoval hit a run-scoring double in the seventh inning, and Brant Whiting hit a two-run home run and had four hits ...

NORTHGATE REIGNS AGAIN

Northgate Red's D'Angelo Canela had the big bat Tuesday, but none bigger than in fourth inning when he smacked the second pitch he ...

Northgate Red hot in drubbing of Patterson

TRACY - Northgate Red put up 23 runs in the second inning Friday and coasted to a 32-9 four-inning mercy-shortened consolation quarterfinal win over Patterson in ...

Miller, SPLL 11s crush Tracy American

Tommy Miller likes them high.

Menez leads Giants to win over Nuts

MODESTO, (AP) - Conner Menez allowed just six hits over eight innings, leading the San Jose Giants over the Modesto Nuts in a 2-1 win on ...

Bolt hits grand slam, leads Ports over Rawhide

STOCKTON (AP) -- Skye Bolt hit a grand slam in the third inning, leading the Stockton Ports to an 8-5 win over the Visalia Rawhide on ...

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 ...