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 Knights overwhelm Orestimba Freshman ignites Manteca attack in varsity debut Lancers fumble late lead in loss at Lincoln ROUNDUP: Ripon comeback falls short against Liberty Ranch