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.

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.

Sooners off to quick start

STOCKTON - One pitch, one out, one ball game.

Bowling News

• SUMMER BRING HOME THE BACON: Andrew Schneider 267/632, Mike Marshall 212-242/619, Jerome Carl 203-203-204/610, Bob Treat 208-222, Jon Galiza 214-217, Javier Barrientos 235, Robert Craig 211, Ron Schneider 210, Tony Long 190/485, Sandy LaMar 172/426, Cynthia McDonald 146/367, Kira Schneider 149/364

Atlas girls win beach tournament

The under-10 Atlas girls of the Manteca Futbol Club hit the beach before beginning a demanding stretch in its outdoor schedule.

Dolphins, Sea Lions ready for summer, but first a bye

Just as swim practices intensify from Turlock to Manteca, the Mid-Valley Swim League will give its teams a slight reprieve.

Best in Northwest

Hunter Brooks returned home from Washington state with his hands full this past weekend.