Forty years ago, on August 1, 1977, the Manteca Dolphins swim team won the Trans-County League championship in Ceres. The final team point totals were: Manteca 613.5, Ripon 385, Ceres 340.5, Escalon 277, Patterson 218.5 and Gustine 185.5. The Dolphins had four high-point winners in their respective age groups. Desiree Dowell won the girls’ 13-14 trophy, Daniel Coburn in boys’ 6 and under, Rob Scott in boys’ 11-12 and Jeff Wright in boys’ 15-17.