Improving bow-hunting equipment, techniques

It's January 30, the temperature is hovering just above zero, we have a foot of snow on the ground and I am wishing spring was a little closer.

Rangers under-13 boys advance to Sweet 16

The Manteca Rangers under-13 boys team advanced to the California Youth Soccer Association State Cup's Sweet 16 round of play.

BOWLING NEWS

COLONY OAK VS. PEREZ

Change in water temp. indicates change of season near

The sun finally showed itself the other day, signaling to me that spring is just around the corner.

Boosters ‘feed’-ing good times

I love food.

Storms can produce all-or-nothing results

Fishing after a storm sometimes can turn the bite on.

Mantecans help all-star team take second

Seven Mantecans were a part of a Northern California all-star team that competed in the Legends Cup in Chino Hills this past weekend.

Spending a Sunday with fellow sportsmen

­The cool air, choppy water and grey skies were befitting.

Fighting fortitude of fish

Most resolutions are stupid, especially ones that fish make about not biting the Montana Special.

Informative boat show well worth trip to Sacramento

January is the month for boat shows.

The better part of better fishing

Last year I resolved to be anti-gear, not because it was the time of year where people lie to themselves about making changes, but because it happened to coincide with a .44 magnum and 12-gauge shotgun, among other things that go boom, all that cost money.

Hoping for fruitful year on water after rough 2009

While speaking to a lot of close friends and relatives, they all pretty much can't wait for the New Year to come.

Juan saves holiday for Lund family during Hawaii trip

Santa's last name is Hernandez.

1979: McCreath earns Buff football MVP honor

Thirty years ago, on December 27, 1979, junior forward Kelly Stewart buried a short jumper with just :03 left to power East Union High's basketball team to a dramatic 46-45 upset victory over previously unbeaten Turlock High in an opening round contest in the 10th annual Oakdale Rotary Holiday Classic at Oakdale High. Stewart led Coach Bill Stricker's EU five with 14 points, while Keith Windham added 13 more. It was Turlock's first loss in 10 outings.

Junior Buffaloes drop close contest to Junior Bulldogs

The Manteca Jr. Buffaloes varsity lost a close Cen-Cal game to the Turlock Jr. Bulldogs 29-20 at Guss Schmiedt Field on Saturday.

Kingsmen trip up Ripon Knights in TVFL contest

RIPON – The junior varsity Ripon Knights could not get on track Saturday in a 44-7 loss to the Modesto Christian Kingsmen in Trans Valley Youth ...