Spring has Sprung The runners practiced getting off the blocks at Sierra track and field practice. - photo by BRANDON PETERSEN/The Bulletin It was the first day of spring practice for area high schools Tuesday afternoon. First scrimmages start Feb. 16 and first spring games begin Feb. 20. Latest Sierra coach Jeff Abrew steps down after 18 years with the program Manteca reaches Buff Cup title match Buffaloes edge out Calaveras in OT to reach Gallo invite consolation final SOCCER ROUNDUP: Lancers beat Venture Academy at Buffalo Collegiate Showcase