STOCKTON - East Union did just enough Friday to escape Podesto Field with a 16-13 non-league victory over Bear Creek.
Things were looking mighty bleak for Sierra High when the visiting Granada Matadors of Livermore jumped out to an early two-touchdown lead.
WESTON RANCH – With four minutes remaining in the third quarter Weston Ranch flexed its muscle, cutting Tokay High's lead to 21-14, but the Tigers responded instantly with quarterback Zac McCurdy racing 80-yards on the ensuing snap, distancing Tokay for good in a 42-21 win Friday at Weston Ranch.
Never mind the final score. Many have forgotten those digits anyway. What made the inaugural Ripon Bowl rivalry game on the night of Nov. 4, 2006 so memorable was the resounding (fashion) statement Ripon Christian made on Ripon High soil during Ripon High's homecoming. Down 27-0 at halftime, Ripon Christian players came out of the locker room wearing their blue jerseys, typically reserved for home games. Yes, they started the game wearing the away whites. ...
There are three regular-season games that Manteca High's senior class has mentally earmarked, and the first one is this Friday.
As the Weston Ranch Cougars march into their second contest of the 2010 season, garnering the squad's first win over the past six games will not come easy with the San Joaquin Athletic Association's Tokay Tigers coming to battle the Cougars.
The Manteca High sophomore football team could not have opened its 2010 football season any better, blasting the visiting Galt Warriors 55-0 in non-league action Friday at Manteca High.
Anyone anticipating the unveiling of what could be an explosive passing attack for Manteca High, known over the years more for its punishing ground-and-pound running game, might have been disappointed Friday at Guss Schmiedt Field.
MODESTO – East Union and Beyer exchanged punches for the better part of 44 minutes, but when it was time to win a football game the visiting Lancers' defensive unit landed the deciding blow.
RIPON - Ripon High coach Chris Johnson may have a potentially good team. Indicative of that was the Indians' 41-28 non-league victory over Linden at Stouffer Field Friday. "Our kids had to fight back after a tough first half," said Johnson, who was frustrated by the 100-plus yards tacked off against his team during that span. The Indians (1-1) not only cut down on their mistakes – try two penalties for 10 yards in the ...
LATHROP - The Lathrop Spartans were hoping to get their first varsity football season with seniors off on a positive note.
SAN ANDREAS - Weston Ranch High was outnumbered, outmatched and ultimately outmuscled in its 34-7 season-opening loss to Calaveras Friday.
MODESTO - Sierra was in no celebratory mood on a muggy Thursday night following a 38-28 win over Grace Davis at Downey High's Chuck Hughes Stadium.
The ride to the Valley Oak League season won't be a smooth one for Manteca High. Starting with Galt Friday, Manteca will embark on a pre-league schedule featuring two tradition-rich programs and another that appears to be on the rise. The Buffaloes, who haven't lost a season opener in the 2000s but has had some close calls, will find out just how good they really are before kicking off conference play Sept. 24. "Week 1 ...
MODESTO – The Ripon Christian sophomore football teamed kicked off its 2010 football season in style, pounding host Big Valley Christian 33-0 in both school's season opener.