With aspirations for a Valley Oak League title embedded in the program, East Union had a clear agenda when it came to visiting Sonora Thursday in Valley Oak League play. The Lancers handled business, beating Sonora 204-226 at Manteca Golf Course.

Will Brink continued his impressive opening to the season, shooting an even-par round of 37 for medalist honors. Evan Lewis followed Brink with a 2-over-par 39, while Zach Couch (40), Jordan Duvall (43) and Eric Lewis (45) rounded out the scorecard.

“We knew coming in that this was sort of like a must-win for us today,” East Union head coach Dennis Wells said. “For us to win, it takes some pressure off of us when we go up there.

“Now, if we beat them up there at their place it’s like a bonus.”

Barrett McLaughlin paced the Wildcats with a 39.

Weston Ranch 274, Lathrop 338

The Cougars rolled to an easy Valley Oak League victory over the Lathrop Spartans, stopping the Spartans 274-338 Thursday at Van Buskirk Golf Course in Stockton.

Felix Buenrostro earned medalist-honors with a round of 50, edging out Bruce Chester’s round of 51. Both Armando Quintero and Darron Castillo shot 56s for the Cougars, while Frank Thao rounded out the scorecard with a 61.

Lathrop was led by Andrew Aquino’s round of 63.

Southern League

Ripon Christian 177, Waterford 230

The Knights got a tremendous team performance Thursday, cruising to a 177-230 Trans Valley League victory over Waterford High at the par-31 Jack Tone Golf Course front nine.

Kyle Colyn and Danny Vos led all golfers with a 3-over-par 34, while Ripon Christian (3-1) teammates Christian Manes and Andrew Manes both signed in with 35s. Brandon Dotinga shot a 39 for the Knights’ final score of the round.

Waterford was led by William Cortese’s round of 41.