East Union’s boys soccer team scored three goals in the first half en route to a 3-1 Valley Oak League win over Manteca at Woodward Park on Tuesday.

Julien Guzman opened the outburst in the 10th minute with his third goal in two matches, while Angel Guzman and Gio Perez each tallied a goal and an assist. Adrian Vivanco assisted Perez’s tally in the final minute of the half.

“East Union is well-coached, talented and deep, and all three came together for them in the first 40 minutes,” Manteca coach James Burns said.

Kevin Verdin scored on a counter attack in the 78th minute for Manteca’s lone goal. Goalie Leo Garcia finished with seven saves.

The loss is the fifth in a row for the Buffaloes (0-2-0 VOL, 6-12-1 overall), who will look to get off the schneid Wednesday at Central Catholic (0-2, 1-12-1). East Union (2-0-0, 10-7-1) will welcome Oakdale (0-2-0, 3-8-1).

"This slide is a bit misleading,” Burns said. “We're playing well against quality opponents (Sierra, Weston Ranch, East Union twice), but still struggling to compete consistently all over the pitch for 80 minutes. I'm proud of the fight the boys have shown, though, and know their heart and effort will be rewarded soon."

Sierra 5, Oakdale 3

The host Timberwolves (2-0 VOL, 6-4-2 overall) trailed 2-1 at halftime but responded with three unanswered goals.

Diego Lopez provided the insurance goal with a late penalty kick. Paul Barrios highlighted the attack with a goal and an assist. Mason Zeiher, Hugo Reyes and Victor Mejia Martinez each netted a goal. Diego Casillas and Anthony Napoles each had an assist

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Lathrop 54, Grace Davis 43

In Modesto, Shakara Porter amassed 16 points, 10 rebounds and two steals as the Spartans (3-0, 13-5 overall) continued their undefeated start to the Western Athletic Conference.

Marianna Delgado contributed 11 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Tatiana Lowery recorded 10 points, five assists and three steals. Madilynn Nungary added six points, four boards and two assists. Sierra Adams and Osen Ugbiyobo corralled eight and seven rebounds, respectively.

Riverbank 46, Ripon 36

Ripon (1-2, 7-10 overall) competed well against the reigning Trans-Valley League co-champion behind Kailee Inderbitzin’s 17 points, seven rebounds and three assists. She also made three of the Indians’ five 3-pointers. Vanessah Ponce contributed eight points.

The visiting Bruins (2-1, 11-4) got 17 points from Chancis Gamez and 16 from Rayne Tago. Riverbank led at halftime, 25-23.

Escalon 50, Ripon Christian 23

The undefeated Cougars (2-0 TVL, 17-0 overall) jumped out to a 16-6 lead and did not look back.

Reagan Vander Hoek racked up eight points and 12 rebounds for Ripon Christian (0-2, 8-2). Mikaela Oosterman contributed eight rebounds, and Allison Copland had five points and seven boards.

GIRLS SOCCER

Ripon 2, Livingston 0

The Indians (2-0 TVL, 7-2-2 overall) outshot the visitors 22-2 and preserved the shutout thanks to Leilani Torres’ save in the 68th minute.

Rylee Agbayani opened scoring in the sixth minute off an assist from Katie Martin. Olivia Maragos doubled the advantage four minutes into the second half, finishing after a through ball from Malia

JV girls basketball

Lathrop 28, Grace Davis 20

Zoha Ali anchored the Spartans attack with 10 points, while Tatianna Lopez tallied seven points, 12 rebounds and 10 steals.

Kira Davis contributed 10 rebounds, and Faith Butler added six steals.

Ripon 40, Riverbank 38

Lauren Peters collected 10 points and 11 rebounds, while Scarlett Ponce scored a team-high 12 points.

Frosh girls basketball

Lathrop 60, Grace Davis 18

The Spartans, now 3-0 in the WAC, started out hot behind Rosemary Libaste’s eight points and Hazen Beltran’s two 3-pointers during a 20-point first-quarter barrage.

Beltran finished with 12 points, Libaste had 10 and Aaliyah Thompson contributed 11. Amiya McGriff chimed in with eight.

Manteca 37, Ripon 19

Ripon was led by Harasses Hayer’s 13 points.

JV girls soccer

Ripon 3, Livingston 0

Alexis Zamora recorded a brace, and Payton Abbott added one goal in the shutout win for Ripon (2-0 TVL, 16-1-1 overall). Taylen Dayak dished out a pair of assists.