Flotation devices are essential for boaters of all ages

Recently, I was contacted by Wayne Allen, an owner of a waterfront cottage located along Sandmound Slough.

THE BOYS OF SUMMER

Darter grabs first checkered flag in Legends of Pacific

Despite the fact he holds the lead in the Western Late Model standings at Madera Speedway Modesto's Kyle Gottula and finished third in the 13-car field. Gottula decided to try his luck at Stockton last Saturday in the hope that he could pick up additional points in the NASCAR national and state points due to the 99's larger car counts of late.

Reindel leads four LWC placers at Los Banos

LOS BANOS – The Lancer Wrestling Club took four grapplers to Saturday's tournament at Los Banos High and all four took home hardware.

Playing for two as planned trip home changes

I probably would have been packed today - fishing pants, shirts, hooded sweatshirts, boots and gear all waiting to be crammed into my truck for the summer vacation of summer vacations.

AN EPIC CONTEST

Local judokas rack up numerous honors

Last Sunday was a busy day for a number of local judokas fighting out of the Manteca and Stockton Judo Clubs.

FLW Stren Series up and running on the Delta

They're off!

MYSA Championships

Pumas Gold still undefeated after title run

TRACY - The Manteca Pumas Gold ruled another tournament this past weekend to remain undefeated for the season.

Guibor shatters old lap record at New 99

The huge crowd, estimated at 3700, that jammed into the bleachers last Saturday night at Stockton 99 Speedway was treated to some truly "old school" style racing when Modesto's Harry Belletto and Tracy's David Philpott lined up at the front of the 25-car field for Round 1 of the Tri Holiday Classic, presented by California Welding Supply, 150-lap Western Late Model feature.

BASH OF THE TITANS

The Weston Ranch Ports claimed their regular-season series by winning the second of three 11-5 against the first-place Spreckels Park Little League Titans Tuesday at Sierra High.

Manteca FC well represented in Tracy

The Manteca Futbol Club was well represented in the Tracy Orange Bowl Tournament this past weekend, as three of its teams played their way to runner-up finishes while another took fourth.

Brubaker, Mitchell and Acker highlight Dolphins’ effort in Tracy

­TRACY - The Manteca Dolphins swim team competed in the Tracy Invitational and three Dolphins came away with high point crowns.

Devencenzi rakes as Delta comes up short of state title

­FRESNO - Former Weston Ranch star Vinnie Devencenzi went 6 for 10 with three RBIs over the weekend in helping lead Delta College to a California Community College State Championship game appearance at Fresno City College, where the Mustangs fell to eventual champ Orange Coast College of Costa Mesa, 10-7.

Dolphins crown high-point champs

The Manteca Dolphins honored their top swimmers on Tuesday evening.

Speed looks to rebound from disqualification

A pair of red flag-causing incidents whittled down the Supercars field in Sunday's Volkswagen Rallycross NY from 12 to nine cars during the race, and unfortunately for Manteca native Scott Speed one more following the event.

SOUR ENDING

VALLEY SPRINGS - It was just not meant to be for Northgate.

SINK OR WIN

TURLOCK – Jack Gioffre pumped his fist following his victory in the 50-yard freestyle and then sought the hand of his closest competitor.

Northgate advances to finals

VALLEY SPRINGS - Northgate took advantage of multiple Linden miscues and laced four hits to put up seven first-inning runs Monday in a 14-4 mercy rule consolation final win in the Section 6 Little League 9-10 Year-Old All-Star Tournament at Duke Powers Field.

Bowling news

MANTECA BOWL

NORTHGATE NAIL-BITER

VALLEY SPRINGS – Willy Segura pitched two shutout innings for Northgate before taking his defensive prowess to the infield Sunday where he made three spectacular plays at shortstop to help lead Northgate to a nail-biting 11-9 win over Turlock American in the Section 6 Little League 9-10 Year-Old All-Star Tournament at Duke Powers Field hosted by Foothills Little League.

14-year-old wins Late Model race

Despite a small field of only four cars, the NASCAR Whelen All American Series Western Late Models provided plenty of excitement at Stockton 99 Speedway last night as 14-year-old Bryce Napier, of Scotts Valley, posted his career first victory.

WR hosts NFL-style combine

STOCKTON – Nearly 100 young athletes from ages 5 to 18 participated in an NFL-style combine Saturday at Weston Ranch High School put on by Elite Training Academy.

Fundraising event to benefit wheelchair, youth tennis groups

Teaming Individuals Emphasizing Sports and Future Stars 2000 are joining forces to put on a special two-day fundraising event that will support both organizations.

SPLL seniors’ season end with controversy

A marathon game marred by controversy left a sour taste in the mouths of the Spreckels Park Senior players, as Turlock National came from behind to eliminate them 5-4 in nine innings in consolation action of the Little League Section 6 Senior All-Star Tournament on Monday at Linden High.

THE HEAT IS ON

TRACY - The Spreckels Park Junior All Stars are about to find out what heat is all about.

Ripon Sea Lions rule Dolphins tri-meet

The Manteca Dolphins and Ripon Sea Lions appear prime for a strong finish to the Mid-Valley Swim League season.

Manuleleua named top player of Davis tourney

Manteca High junior Leah Manuleleua helped the California Cougars 98 girls soccer team claim the Davis Legacy College Showcase championship in the under-17 division and was named Player of the Tournament in the process.

DOWN & OUT

TURLOCK - The season came to an end Monday for the Spreckels Park Major All-Stars, as the bats came alive and stayed alive for Hoover Tyler of Stockton. Hoover Tyler prevailed 13-3 in the consolation semifinal of the Section 6 Major All-Star Tournament held at Soderquist Park and hosted by Turlock National Little League.