CHIEFS BATTLE SAINTS

LATHROP'S OWN SWEET SCIENTIST

LATHROP - Many have looked, but few have found Felipe Martinez.

KICKING FOR THE FENCES

Are you ready for some kickball?

Inspect engine before buying boat

Several friends of mine have been asking about buying a used boat.

THE LIONHEART

It was a typical late summer evening Wednesday at Ripon Christian School, where the Ripon Knights youth football organization was hard at work in preparation for the first contest of the season Saturday in Delhi.

Philpotts sweep Saturday at New 99 Speedway

The Philpotts, Tracy's leading racing family, continued their season-long domination of the Western Late Model ranks at the New Stockton 99 Speedway with a clean sweep of last Saturday night's twin 50-lap features.

UNITED THEY STAND

Manteca-based Team Unity's under-10 girls fastpitch softball team placed fifth in the Amateur Softball Association National Championships in Johnson City, Tenn. July 27-Aug. 2. Team Unity finished with a 4-2 record. The team will move up to under-12 this fall and is looking to add players to its roster. For tryout information, visit the team's website at www.unityfastpitch.com.

Team MVP leaves mark at state

Can't wait to take new toy out for hunting

Field & Stream back-pager Bill Heavy penned a column a couple seasons ago about his early courtship with a new rangefinder.

Cougars finish fifth at West Coast FC Classic

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO – The California Cougars Under-19 soccer team finished fifth overall at the West Coast FC Classic soccer tournament last weekend in Orange County.

COWBOYS BATTER PANTHERS

The Manteca Cowboys junior varsity squad made short work of the Central Valley Panthers Saturday in Modesto, 22-0, to move to 1-0 in NYFL play. Nate Arriola ran wild, scoring three touchdowns, including a 65-yard scoring scamper in which the bruising back sent a Panther defender head over heels with a stiff arm. Nick Lucchetti added a safety on defense. The Cowboys take on the Patterson Redskins Saturday at Manteca High.

RIDING HIGH

Meghan Matthews is the third-ranked 16-year-old amateur BMX racer in the nation and first in California.

BATTLING CATS

THE RANCH’S THIRD BIRD

WESTON RANCH - Tyra Vickers-Kearney isn't using wins and losses as a gauge for success.

Practice parking before heading into launch ramps

Learning how to back up a trailer should be practiced before you get to the launch ramp. In a recent e-mail sent by Melanie Lewis of Glory Hole Sports located in Angles Camp, I was reminded of how much chaos can be witnessed while hanging around a busy launch ramp.

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.

‘THE BEAST’ UNLEASHED

Opponents are now thinking twice before stepping into the ring with 14-year-old Vincent Avina.