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Spring Signing Day: 14 SJ County athletes who signed letters of intent this spring
Almost every day in the 209 is Signing Day as athletes in the area continue their athletic journey to the collegiate level. As of April 17, 14 San Joaquin County high school athletes have signed their letter of intent to play on the NCAA DI, DII, DIII, NAIA and junior college levels in their respective sports. They join a long-running list of athletes from the area to take their talents to the next level from the class...
Sports shorts: Flames keep Tigers scoreless in softball clash
Ashlyn Jubrey and Hannah Escalante combined to pitch a six-hit shutout in Tuesday’s 6-0 win over cross-town rival Tokay. Jubrey struck out 14 batters in 4 2/3 innings, allowing three hits and a walk, and Escalante finished the last 2 1/3 innings with three strikeouts and three hits. With the wins, Lodi kept pace atop the Tri-City Athletic League at 9-1 in league play and 16-5 overall, tied with Tracy at 9-1 and 17-2-1.
Sports shorts: Flames open new Zupo era with shutout victory
The Lodi High baseball team started this week’s series against West with a one-hit shutout on Monday in the first game at Zupo Field since last year. The stadium, a Lodi fixture since 1924, had been closed for a rebuild this winter and spring after a fire destroyed the grandstand in 2019 and storms caused further damage in January 2023.
Softball Game Preview: Tokay Tigers vs. Lodi Flames
Tokay is 1-9 against Lodi since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Tokay Tigers will head out on the road to challenge the Lodi Flames at 4:00 p.m. Last Thursday, Tokay suffered a tough 13-7 loss at the...
A Team of the Pitch: Pacific Softball
With 34 games on the year, Pacific Softball is sure to find success!. At the University of the Pacific, the softball team has long been known for being fiercely competitive, ready for any challenge, and a threat never to be overlooked. This year is no different. If anything, the team has higher expectations than ever, returning many veteran players and with a roster hungry for success. The team chemistry is pipping, which was a focus in the prior off-season and has been a strong foundation for the team thus far. Beyond this, the team has put in the work; conditioning hard, and coming together on and off of the field. Now mid-season, the softball team has seen highs and lows but refuses to lose sight of their prowess and goals.
'We're at the top': Manteca boys volleyball beats Sierra to win VOL Championship
Sierra High School’s gym was riddled with blue and green and jam-packed as the boys' volleyball team hosted the No. 8 Sac-Joaquin Section-ranked Manteca. This crosstown rivalry matchup wasn’t just for bragging rights this go-round as both teams battled it out for the Valley Oak League championship. With the title on the line and a good chunk of the city watching, Manteca snatched the win away from the home crowd beating the Timberwolves in five sets, 3-2. ...
Baseball Game Preview: Turlock Christian Eagles vs. Venture Academy Mustangs
Turlock Christian is 8-2 against Venture Academy since March of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Turlock Christian Eagles will be playing at home against the Venture Academy Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. Turlock Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
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