Former Sierra standouts excelling in college

Jimmy Elam isn't just making up for lost time. He's improving it.

EU freshman shines for Team USA

There's a good chance that Jordan Kron is not going to be the typical freshman baseball player trying out for the East Union High squad.

MANTECA UNIFIED STUDENT TRUST FLAG FOOTBALL

The Jowell Griggs Manteca Unified Student Trust All-Star Classic flag-football game took place Thursday at East Union High's Dino Cunial Field.

Be cautious when fishing in thick fog at the Delta

When I think about fishing during the month of November, the first thing that comes to mind is the fog.

The no non-sense neck beard

Trends work on cycles. The 80s have come and gone, then kinda came and went again; sideburns, mohawks, big hair, dyed hair, skater hair, all of it has trendy worth within a context. One thing that has not really made it back since its heyday in the mid 1800s, is the neck beard.

Five reasons fishing Delta is addicting

After every tough day of fishing the Delta I usually question my decision as to why I choose to fish there over other local bodies of water.

FALCONS FLY HIGH

The Falcons won the second straight MUST title by edging Neil Hafley in a three-game thriller - 25-18, 18-25, 15-12.

Adjusting for stripers, but settling for catfish

The last time I went night fishing it wasn't completely dark, and I wasn't completely fishing.

Steer clear of Delta’s flooded islands during duck season

Duck season opens this weekend, and this is the time of year where anglers have to be extra careful when venturing into the many flooded islands found throughout the Delta. I've learned over the years that it's easier to just leave certain areas to the hunters.

BOWLING NEWS

Coming up empty after shopping for evasive meal

I didn't say a word for seven hours Saturday.

Long breaks between outings prevent burnout

In sports, athletes eventually experience some sort of burnout.

Kron earns spot on USA Baseball team

East Union high freshman Jordan Kron has invested a lot of time in the game of baseball. Now, Kron is about to experience some of the return as he earned a spot on USA Baseball's 14-and-under 18-man roster.

Toothaches easier to get than salmon

After six Starbursts and half a bottle of Mountain Dew, I remembered why I entertain sweets about as often as I visit the dentist.

BOWLING NEWS

Milburn keeps Gomes at bay to win late model

STOCKTON - Travis Milburn fended off a late race assault by Manteca's Jacob Gomes to take a hard earned victory in the Pacific Challenge Series ...

Cowboys JV defeat Galt in DYSA play

The Manteca Cowboys junior varsity used a balanced attack to blank the visiting Galt Warriors 13-0 in DYSA action Saturday at East Union High's ...