Bradley Reedy and Landon Gillespie knocked down four 3-pointers apiece for Ripon, which needed every one of them to sneak away from Riverbank with a 54-52 victory.

The Indians (2-0 Trans-Valley League, 5-11 overall) were ahead 45-35 after three quarters, but Riverbank (1-1, 8-9) scored the first 10 points of the fourth to tie it up.

Back-to-back buckets from Reedy and Jack Schoolland pushed Ripon back ahead 51-47, and the visiting squad held on from there.  

“Typical game with Riverbank,” Ripon coach Justin Graham said. “One of those where you have to scratch, claw, fight and do whatever you can to get a basket. Ultra-competitive, super-fun game. It’s always a tough place to play, and we’re really happy to come out on top.”

Reedy led the charge with 18 points, making four of his five 3s while hitting 7-of-9 overall from the field. Gillespie finished with 16 points. Ty Herrin contributed seven points and six rebounds. Marcus Madowski also had seven points to go with nine rebounds, five steals and a block.

Ripon has two home games next week against Escalon and Hughson, respectively.

Ripon Christian 57, Escalon 38

The Knights (1-0, 9-7) held Escalon (0-2, 10-8) to single-digit scoring in each of the first two quarters of their TVL opener, shooting out to a commanding 34-11 halftime lead.

Luke Crivello and Eli Terpsma paced them with 16 and 14 points, respectively.

“One of our strengths I that we continue to play excellent half-court defense,” RC coach Mark Hofman said. “On offense, we did a great job sharing the ball and looking for quality shots.”

Manteca 64, Oakdale 30

Elijah Nelson spearheaded the balanced Buffaloes (1-0, 13-4 overall) with 16 points in their Valley Oak League opener.

Peyton Nieman contributed with 15 points, and Santiago Sanders had 10.

Manteca plays Del Campo today before returning to league action next Wednesday at rival Sierra.

GIRLS SOCCER

Oakdale 2, Sierra 0

Sierra (0-1-0, 7-5-0) dropped its first VOL match of the season Friday at home and fourth in five overall.

Kyndra Obermeyer and Trista French each scored once in the first half for unbeaten Oakdale (1-0-0, 9-0-0.

Sierra goalkeeper Annika Beall had five saves.  The Timberwolves had chances to get on the board but could not convert on any of their 10 shots on goal.

JV boys basketball

Manteca 46, Oakdale 29

Johan Perengelli amassed 18 points and nine rebounds, as the Buffaloes rolled for a lopsided victory.

Jayden Scarver added 10 points and four steals, while Harp Mehrok turned in seven points and nine rebounds.

Frosh boys basketball

Manteca 41, Oakdale 38

Devin Richardson helped Manteca hold on for the win with eight points and six rebounds.

Evan White tallied seven points, seven rebounds and three assists. Jesus Gomez pitched in with six points and eight boards.