Christmas dream list presented to Santa

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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.

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 ...