SPRING 2008 HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
Varsity Baseball
Turlock Christian Baseball
Turlock Journal - 3/15/08
Head coach: Brandon Hall, 1st year; 2007: 19-6 overall, 13-2 SL; Key returnees: Eli Davis, Ben Larson, Robbie Smallwood, Jordan Buchanan, Trevor Brown and Axel Morelli; Key graduates: Drew Perales (P) and Travis Starn (P); Key newcomers: Cody Aldrin, Trevor Starn, Yoshi Tada, Brad Abraham and Ryan Reynolds
'08 Preview: Turlock Christian's varsity baseball squad won its first four games of the season prior to playing sloppy and dropping one against Hilmar High's Yellowjackets at Pedretti Park Tuesday. The Eagles, under first-year head coach Brandon Hall, were 4-1 prior to Friday's Southern League opener against Le Grand. The Eagles are returning a solid group of players for this '08 season, and based on talent level alone, Turlock Christian has to be the favorite, aside from Mariposa High. Senior Eli Davis will be pitching and playing shortstop this year, and newcomer Trevor Starn will share time on the hill as well. Trevor will have to replace his older brother Travis Starn, who graduated in '07. Turlock Christian will be aiming for a berth into the Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs with a No. 1 seed, but they will have to run through the league first. Last year, the Eagles made it into the first round of the playoffs before being bounced by San Juan High of Citrus Heights, 8-3.
The Eagles' next league contest will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday against Waterford at the Atch Pedretti Sports Complex.
Waterford 4, TC 3
Turlock Journal
Wednesday, March 19 - Turlock Christian's varsity baseball squad dropped its second game of the season Wednesday afternoon. The Eagles fell short against the Waterford High Wildcats, 4-3, in nine innings of baseball. Turlock Christian (6-2 overall, 1-1 SL) was led by senior Eli Davis, who finished 2-for-5 with a jack and three scored runs. Miles Martinez had a double for the Eagles. Waterford (1-1 SL) was led by Jordan Goman (2-for-3) and C.J DeDeaux.
TC 6, Denair 3
Turlock Journal
Thursday, March 20 - Turlock Christian's varsity baseball squad got the best of Denair High's Coyotes during a Southern League showdown between the two Monte Vista rivals. The Eagles pulled off a 6-3 victory and improved to 2-1 in league, while Denair fell to 5-2 overall, 2-1 league. Eli Davis went 2-for-4, which included a jack and two scored runs. Axel Morelli went 3-for-4 with an RBI, and a run, while Brad Abraham went 2-for-4 with a RBI. Kevin Chance of Denair went 2-for-3 from the dish with an RBI and a scored run. Brian Willis finished with two RBI.
TC Eagles Rout Denair
Turlock Journal - John-Joel Griffiths - 3/26/08
Turlock Christian senior standout Eli Davis led off Tuesday's ball game with a solo shot over the Denair High left-field fence. The Eagles' standout
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Eli Davis and Turlock Christian’s varsity baseball squad pounded out 20 hits during the Eagles’ 18-3 victory over the host Coyotes on Tuesday.
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shortstop took Garrett Soares' offering out of the park, which may have caused a little bit of deja vu for Davis, who went 4-for-5 with two home runs during Turlock Christian's 18-3 win over the host Coyotes at Denair High's annual Booster's Club Easter Tournament. "That's the second time this year Eli has done that against (Soares)," Turlock Christian first-year head coach Brandon Hall said. "That was a big boost for us. In the past, we've kind of relaxed when we got ahead. But Tuesday, we didn't. We just kept hitting the ball."
Turlock Christian totaled 20 hits during the win, and Davis had a double and a triple. The Eagles (8-3) led off the game with a six-run top of the first, and they followed that with another six runs in the second. TC was sitting ahead 12-2 after the first two innings. "(We had) 18 runs, 20 hits...that's a beautiful thing," Hall said. "They faced (Soares) a couple of days ago, but we were on today. Sometimes we just have those games where everything goes right."
After the third inning, Turlock Christian went ahead 15-2. Trevor Brown had a double in the victory. Brad Abraham finished 3-for-4 with three runs, and Trevor Starn went 2-for-3 with one run. Jordan Buchanan of the Eagles went the complete game throwing four Ks, no walks and three hits. He gave up three runs while earning the victory. Robbie Smallwood went 2-for-4 against Denair, and Ben Larson finished 2-for-5 from the dish. Buchanan was also 2-for-4, and Cody Aldrin went 3-for-3 with a double and two scored runs.
On Monday, Turlock Christian defeated Riverbank High 15-5 in five innings. Jason Mast went 2-for-3 in that win, and Brown was 2-for-3 with two scored runs. On the first day of the tournament (Saturday morning), the Eagles dropped one against Gustine High of the Western Athletic Conference. Gustine beat the Eagles 12-7, and outhit them 15-9. TC is 8-3 overall and will play Mariposa High at 5 p.m. on April 2 at Pedretti Park. Mariposa is 3-0 in the Southern League, and Turlock Christian is currently 2-1 in the conference standings.
Denair was 2-0 in its own tournament prior to playing the Eagles Tuesday. The Coyotes defeated Gustine High 4-3 Monday, and they opened the tournament Saturday with a 13-2 victory over Riverbank High. Dylan Werner went 2-for-3 with two runs and three RBI on Saturday against Riverbank. Mason Wooten went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a pair of doubles. Cameron Soares was 2-for-2 with two runs and three RBI. In the win on Monday, Denair's Perry French hit 2-for-2 with a double and two RBI.
Denair beat Gustine in the bottom of the seventh on a passed ball. Senior catcher Jarod Martinez crossed home on the pass. Denair's next game will be at 4:15 p.m. on April 2 on the road against Le Grand High's Bulldogs.
Denair 11, TC 6
Turlock Journal
Wednesday, April 16 - Denair High's varsity baseball squad has been playing great ball and they proved that Wednesday evening with an 11-6 Southern League win over the Turlock Christian Eagles. Denair (11-4 overall, 6-2 SL) scored three in the second and four in the third as they got out to a 7-0 advantage. Garrett Soares went 3-for-5 for Denair, and Mason Wooten finished 2-for-5. Brian Willis went 3-for-4 with two RBI. TC (8-8 overall, 2-6 SL) was led by Eli Davis, who had three RBI. Trevor Brown went 3-for-4, and Jordan Buchanan went 2-for-4. Matt Moreda was 3-for-4 for the Eagles.
TC 12, Waterford 5
Turlock Journal
Wednesday, April 30 - Turlock Christian's varsity baseball squad knocked off the Waterford Wildcats 12-5 Wednesday and upped their record to 5-6 in the Southern League. Waterford fell to 9-13 overall, 6-7 in SL. Robbie Smallwood led TC with a 2-for-3, two-RBI performance, and Trevor Brown finished 3-for-4 with two RBI also. Matt Moreda went 2-for-4 with three RBI for the winning ball club. Jordan Goman of Waterford was 3-for-5 in the loss.
TC 10, Denair 8
Turlock Journal
Friday, May 2 - It looks like Eli Davis is healthy again. Friday evening that was on full display as the TC Eagles handed the Denair Coyotes a 10-8 loss in Southern League play. Davis went 3-for-4 with three runs, one home run and three RBI for the Eagles. Trevor Brown was 3-for-4 as well with a double and two RBI. Ben Larson was 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI. Denair fell to 7-6 in the SL race, and were led by Garrett Soares' 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI performance. Dylan Werner was 3-for-4 with an RBI and a double. Perry French hit 2-for-4 with a double during the loss. TC scored three in the first inning and pulled away from Denair with a six-run top of the sixth inning.
Mariposa 11, TC 1
Turlock Journal
Wednesday, May 7 - Mariposa High's varsity baseball squad came down the hill and handed the Turlock Christian Eagles an 11-1 loss at Pedretti Park Wednesday evening. The Eagles fell to 6-8 in the SL, 12-10 overall.
TC 5, Delhi 1
Turlock Journal
Friday, May 9 - Turlock Christian's varsity baseball squad closed out its season with a 5-1 Southern League victory over the Delhi Hawks Friday. Robbie Smallwood went the distance and threw nine strikeouts with three walks. Trevor Brown, Trevor Starn, Ben Larson and Eli Davis scored TC's five runs. Davis went 1-for-2 with a pair of runs and an RBI. Matt Moreda also had a hit in the win, while Jordan Buchanan tallied up an RBI.
Varsity Softball
TC 6, Delhi 1
Turlock Journal
Tuesday, March 18 - Turlock Christian's varsity softball squad suffered a tight 5-4 loss against the visiting Le Grand High Bulldogs Tuesday at Pedretti Park. Turlock Christian got out to a 2-0 lead, but the Bulldogs scored four in the top of the fifth as they got the lead for good. Freshman Stephanie Huber was 2-for-4 from the dish with four runs batted in. Candice Balswick of the Eagles was 2-for-4 with two scores. Paige Ulrich (2-for-3, one run) and Courtney Hendrex (1-for-4, one run) also contributed for TC (3-6 overall, 1-2 SL)
TC 6, Delhi 1
Turlock Journal
Thursday, March 20 - Turlock Christian's varsity softball squad traveled to Delhi High Thursday and defeated the Hawks 6-1 during Southern League play. The Eagles, under head coaches Shandra Hopkins and Ashley Schuller, improved to 3-6 overall and are 1-2 in conference
TC Drops Denair in Easter Tourney
Turlock Journal - John-Joel Griffiths - 3/26/08
Turlock Christian's varsity softball club 10-run ruled the host during the third day of the Denair High's '08 Booster Club Easter Tournament Tuesday
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Turlock Christian’s varsity softball squad celebrates after an 11-0 victory over the host Coyotes at the annual Denair Booster’s Club Easter Tournament on Tuesday afternoon.
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morning. The Eagles registered an 11-0 shutout over the Coyotes, who fell to 1-9-1 overall, but are 1-0 in Southern League play. "We have seven freshmen, one senior and one junior," Turlock Christian head softball coach Shandra Hopkins said after the victory. "We pretty much have a junior varsity team. But the girls have been stepping up and playing with confidence. That's all I can ask for."
Turlock Christian improved to 4-8 overall, and are 1-2 in the Southern League. The Eagles outhit Denair 7-3, and scored five runs in the opening inning. Freshman standout Stephanie Huber went the complete game for TC earning the win. She tossed four strikeouts, gave up two hits. Huber allowed no runs and walked none. She also went 3-for-3 with two RBI from the dish. Sophomore Candice Balswick went 1-for-2 with one RBI, and that was off of a solo home run in the fourth inning. Huber had a homer in the second frame. Courtney Hendrex went 2-for-2 with one RBI for the Eagles. Kortne Bacca had two hits for Denair, and pitcher Samantha Dornan tossed three strikeouts and five walks for the Coyotes.
On Saturday, Denair opened up the tournament with an 11-5 loss against Waterford High. On Monday the Coyotes dropped one against Livingston High, 9-6. Turlock Christian lost 7-6 against Waterford Monday, and lost against Livingston High on Saturday, 10-5. The Lady Eagles will host Mariposa High at Pedretti Park at 4:15 p.m. on April 1. The Coyotes will matchup against Delhi High at Denair High School at 4:15 p.m. on April 1.
Mariposa 4, TC 3
Turlock Journal
Tuesday, April 1 - Turlock Christian's varsity softball squad dropped a critical Southern League matchup Tuesday, faltering against the Mariposa High Grizzlies 4-3 at the Atch Pedretti Sports Complex. Mariposa scored two runs during the bottom of the fifth frame to escape with the victory. TC sophomore Candice Balswick finished 3-for-3 with a scored run. Kara Gabrielson went 2-for-3 with an RBI, and freshman Stephanie Huber finished the ball game 1-for-2 with a score, a double and RBI. Huber also threw 11 strikeouts with three walks too. Turlock Christian fell to 4-9 overall and 1-3 in the SL.
Denair 3, TC 2
Turlock Journal
Thursday, April 3 - Make that 21 straight Southern League victories in a row for the Denair High varsity softball squad. The Coyotes, who were led by Kortne Bacca's 2-for-3 hitting performance with two runs, knocked off the Turlock Christian Eagles 3-2 Thursday at Pedretti Park. Denair improved to 3-0 in the Southern League, and are 3-8-1 overall. The Eagles, who received hits from Candice Balswick and Stephanie Huber, fell to 4-10 overall and are 1-4 in league. Ann Marie Turpin had an RBI for the Coyotes, who outhit TC 4-2 and were ahead 3-0 after the first three innings. The Eagles scored two in the top of the fourth to make it interesting, but Denair closed it out with enough pitching and defense. Bacca tossed 16 strikeouts, respectively, no walks and allowed two hits against a pair of the league's best hitters.
TC 11, Delhi 1
Turlock Journal
Tuesday, April 8 - Turlock Christian's varsity softball squad 10-run ruled the Delhi Hawks Tuesday afternoon, 11-1. The Eagles improved to 5-10 overall and 2-4 in Southern League play. They were led by freshman Stephanie Huber, who recorded five strikeouts and gave up just four hits. Huber also went 3-for-3 with a run, two triples and five RBI. Candice Balswick (three runs) and Kara Gabrielson each had an RBI, while Natalia Narsa went 2-for-2 with a pair of runs and one RBI. Paige Ulrich finished with one RBI during the rout.
Eagles Ground Hawks in SL Showdown
Turlock Journal - John-Joel Griffiths - 4/24/08
DELHI - It's clear Turlock Christian softball standout Stephanie Huber is a bit mature for her age. Huber put that on full display during the Eagles'
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TC freshman Stephanie Huber pitched a strong seven innings during a 7-0 Southern League victory on the road Monday against Delhi High.
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7-0 rout over Delhi in which she delivered a 10-strikeout, three-hit performance from the circle. "(Huber) was actually playing through a hurt thumb," TC's head softball coach Shandra Hopkins said. "She kept her composure, and she wasn't playing like a freshman. That's usually something you see from a senior." Huber not only earned the win with her arm, but she also assisted the team with her bat as well. Huber is the No. 3 hitter in the order, and she finished 1-for-1 with a run and three walks.
After two scoreless innings, Turlock Christian started doing damage in the top of the third inning. Candice Balswick led off with a double to center field, and then No. 2 batter Courtney Hendrex followed it with a hard-hit single down the third-base line. Huber walked to load up the bags, and Molly Farrar knocked home Balswick with an RBI on the center-fielder error. That made it 1-0 and Hendrex scored on a passed ball to make it 2-0. Kara Gabrielson batted in Huber for a 3-0 lead, then Kaisa Spycher recorded an RBI-double that scored Farrar for the 4-0 advantage. "It's nice to have your whole team show up for seven innings," Hopkins said. "It was nice to have them all swing the bat. "(Balswick and Hendrex) are extremely important. When they get on, we score. When they don't, we don't."
After a scoreless fourth inning, TC tacked on another run in the top of the fifth. Gabrielson led off with a hit and Natalia Narsa scored Gabrielson with an RBI single. In the top of the sixth the Eagles tallied their final two runs. Balswick walked to lead off the inning. Hendrex and Huber then walked to load up the bases. Farrar recorded her second RBI when she scored Balswick for the 6-0 cushion. TC's catcher Hendrex scored her second run of the ball game on a passed ball to make up the final. "That showed determination and concentration," Hopkins said of the defense holding Delhi scoreless. "They were focused and ready to play the game. They were being confident in themselves." Turlock Christian improved to 7-15 overall and are 3-7 in the Southern League race.
Waterford 10, TC 0
Turlock Journal
Tuesday, April 29 - Turlock Christian's varsity softball squad dropped a 10-0 Southern League contest against Waterford's Wildcats Tuesday and fell to 7-17 overall, 3-9 in the SL. Waterford outhit the Eagles 11-1 and scored runs in every inning beside the fifth. Kendra Curtis tossed eight strikeouts for Waterford, while Dre Brooks and Sarah Pallen each finished with two runs batted in.
Le Grand 10, TC 8
Turlock Journal
Thursday, May 1 - Le Grand High's varsity softball squad scored four runs in the top of the third inning and pulled away from the TC Eagles with a 8-3 Southern League win Thursday afternoon. Candice Balswick went 2-for-4 with a run, and Kara Gabrielson went 1-for-2. Stephanie Huber went 1-for-4 with a two-RBI double, and Molly Farrar and Rae-lynn Vanderweide each had one hit as well. Paige Ulrich and Vanderweide scored runs as well
Bacca Quiets TC Eagles
John-Joel Griffiths - Turlock Journal - 5/1/08
Denair senior Kortne Bacca consistently sent Turlock Christian batters back to the dugout during Thursday afternoon's 4-1 Southern League victory
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Denair senior Kortne Bacca tossed 20 strikeouts during the Coyotes’ 4-1 victory over Turlock Christian during a SL finale at Pedretti Park Thursday.
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over the TC Eagles at Pedretti Park. Denair's University of Vermont-bound senior tallied up 20 strikeouts and only walked one as she helped lead the Coyotes back to the Sac-Joaquin Section Division VI postseason. Bacca also went 2-for-3 with a run and an RBI against TC freshman hurler Stephanie Huber. Bacca, Denair's senior ace whose elder sister Britne Bacca went on to play for Davis & Elkins College in West Virginia, and was the '07 SL MVP, had a little extra incentive Thursday. Not only was it her last regular-season ball game as a Coyote, but her father Jim Bacca, who is now a coach for Davis & Elkins College across the U.S, was in attendance to see his youngest daughter's final regular-season outing. Bacca certainly didn't disappoint. "That was three straight (wins), and we needed all three," Denair's first-year head coach Paul Michaelis said. "TC is a pretty good hitting team, and they have a couple of really good hitters. "But Kortne threw really well, and we got the hits we needed early on."
Denair finished the Southern League with a 9-6 mark, 9-14-1 overall, and it also clinched the league's No. 2 playoff berth. The Coyotes are scheduled to open up the Sac-Joaquin Section Division VI playoffs Thursday on the road at the Lodi Softball Complex. From what it looks like, Denair will have to match up with Vacaville Christian of the Capital Valley Christian Conference. "We're going to try to concentrate on our defense," Michaelis said. "When we lose big it's because we are making errors. When we're not we limit teams to one or two runs." Bacca gave up four hits to TC (4-11 SL). Huber and Balswick each had a hit, and so did Kara Gabrielson and freshman Kaisa Spycher. Huber scored Turlock Christian's only run in the bottom of the fourth.
Varsity Golf
TC, Turlock Aiming at Consecutive League Titles
Turlock Journal - John-Joel Griffiths - 3/8/08
Head coach: Jeff Cederlind, 6th year; 2007: SL champs, 3rd straight. Turlock and Turlock Christian High's varsity golf clubs are both looking to dominate each of their respective conferences, again, this 2008 season.
Key returners: Andre Navarro, Bodie Warda, Anders Jerner, Mark Cederlind and Steve Nyquist. Key losses: John Harmon, Joel Hopkins (MJC), and Matt Nieuwsma (MJC). Key newcomer(s): Kathleen Rojas (freshman), Chase Ulrich (freshman) and Kameron Holguin (senior). Who to watch: Andre Navarro, Bodie Warda and Kathleen Rojas. Turlock Christian High's varsity golf squad will be aiming at bringing home its fourth consecutive Sac-Joaquin Section championship for small schools in as many years. Navarro is a senior, and the team's top-ranked golfer. He is also the returning Southern League MVP, and shot a 37 at Stevinson Ranch during a 233-288 victory over Waterford High Thursday afternoon.
Warda is only a sophomore teeing off at the Eagles' No. 2 slot. At No. 3 for Turlock Christian is freshman Kathleen Rojas. Since the Eagles do not currently have a girls high school golf team, Rojas, who has been playing junior golf her whole life, was given the chance to come out and play with the boys. On Thursday she shot a 42, which was five strokes behind Navarro and two swings behind Warda. Head coach Jeff Cederlind is hoping his freshman can have a breakout season here at the high school rank.
Mark Cederlind (senior), Anders Jerner (junior) and newcomer Kameron Holgiun (senior) are all currently fighting for the No. 4 spot in the order. Holguin is a former soccer and baseball player who hung up the cleats to pick up the clubs for the spring. Turlock Christian's next match will be Monday against Orestimba High. Thursday, the Eagles (2-0 overall, 1-0 SL) will host Franklin of Elk Grove at Stevinson.
TCHS Eagles
Thursday, March 20 - Turlock Christian High's golf squad traveled to Myrtle Beach, S.C. to compete in the Paul Meadow High School Championship Tournament. They played at the Sea Trail Jones Golf Course, and Andre Navarro shot a 77, as did Bodie Warda. Kathleen Rojas carded a 97, while Anders Jerner shot a 102.
TC 212, Mariposa 231
Turlock Journal
Tuesday, April 1- Turlock Christian's boys varsity golf squad improved to 4-1 overall and 2-0 in the Southern League after a 212-231 victory over Mariposa High Tuesday at Sierra Meadows. The Eagles were led by Andre Navarro's 36 and Bodi Ward's 40. Kathleen Rojas shot a 45, and so did Anders Jerner. Kameron Holguin rounded out the Turlock Christian total with 46. Eric Link shot a team-low 42 for Mariposa's Grizzlies
TC 214, Le Grand 322
Turlock Journal
Thursday, April 3 - Turlock Christian's boys varsity golf squad continued its run through Southern League play Thursday after defeating Le Grand 214-322 at the Stevinson Ranch Golf Course. The Eagles improved to 3-0 in the SL and are 5-1 overall. Andre Navarro shot a 38, and Bodie Warda finished with a 39. Kameron Holguin carded a 44, while Anders Jerner recorded a 46. Mark Cederlind finished the round with a 47.
TC 213, Waterford 294
Turlock Journal
Tuesday, April 8 - Turlock Christian's boys varsity golf squad shot 213 at Stevinson Ranch Tuesday, which enough to bat Waterford High's 294. The Eagles improved to 6-1 overall and are 4-0 in the SL. Andre Navarro shot a 36 for TC, and Bodie Warda had a 43. Kathleen Rojas of the Eagles carded a 44, and so did Anders Jerner. Kameron Holguin rounded the total with a 46 score.
TC 223, Mariposa 237
Turlock Journal
Thursday, April 10 - Turlock Christian's varsity golf squad improved to 5-0 in the Southern League after a 223-237 victory over the Mariposa High Grizzlies, who fell to 3-2 in league. Andre Navarro shot a 34 at Stevinson Ranch's Golf Course, and Bodie Warda shot a 45. Kathleen Rojas of the Eagles shot 46, and Anders Jerner shot 48. Kam Holguin finished with a 50 to round out the final card.
TC 213, Waterford 300
Turlock Journal
Thursday, April 17 - Turlock Christian's varsity golf squad outshot Waterford High 213-300 Thursday afternoon at Stevinson Ranch. TC improved to 9-1 overall and are 7-0 in the league. Andre Navarro shot a 38, while Bodie Warda shot a 40. Anders Jerner carded a 41, and Kathleen Rojas shot a 43. Kameron Holguin of the Eagles rounded the total with 51 strokes.
TC 214, Le Grand 299
Turlock Journal
Tuesday, April 15 - Le Grand High's varsity golf squad fell to 0-6 in the Southern League after a 214-299 loss to the TC Eagles Tuesday afternoon. The Eagles improved to 8-1 overall and are 6-0 in the league. Bodie Warda shot a 38, while Andre Navarro carded a 40. Kam Holguin took 43 strokes, and Anders Jerner 46. Kathleen Rojas finished the total score with 47 strokes.
Smith Wins Back-to-Back SJS Masters
TJohn-Joel Griffiths - Turlock Journal - 5/14/08
STEVINSON - Turlock junior Sam Smith still doesn't know what it feels like to walk away from Stevinson Ranch without a medal. During Tuesday's Sac-Joaquin Section Masters Tournament, Smith won his second consecutive Sac-Joaquin Section Masters Championship after carding a two-under 70. Prior to Smith's win in '07, Turlock had not crowned a section champion in 20 years. The Bulldogs, who went undefeated in the Central California Conference and won the title, finished in fourth as a team and missed the cut for the NorCal Championships by 10 strokes. Christian Brothers of Sacramento won the title with a 388, and Jesuit took second with a 392. Rocklin took third with a 395, and Turlock was fourth with a 405. "We had a great season, and our goal was to get our team to the Masters," Turlock head coach Ben Culala said. "We were the No. 1 team in the CCC and the No. 1 team in the Stanislaus County. The team that beat us in divisionals was St. Mary's, and we beat them by 11 strokes." St. Mary's of Stockton, who edged Turlock for the Sac-Joaquin Section Division I South Championship last Monday in Stockton, shot a 416 Tuesday. The Turlock Christian Eagles, who won four consecutive section championships for Division VI, finished 12th with a 456.
"We knew there was tough competition," TC head coach Jeff Cederlind said. "We finished in front of Benitia and Yuba City. We thought we would have a better chance with that being our home course. But very few shot what they should." Andre Navarro of TC shot a team-low 84, and freshman Kathleen Rojas carded 89. Bodie Warda tallied up a 91, while Anders Jerner shot a 93. Mark Cederlind carded a 100, and Kam Holguin shot 109 as that was the throw-away score. "Really it was a good year for us," Cederlind added. "It was a tough way to end it on our home course but we will get over it."...
Varsity Girls Soccer
Turlock Christian Soccer
Turlock Journal - 3/15/08
Head coach: Shirley Brand, 3rd year; 2007: 13-9-3 overall, 7-6-2 SL; Key returnees: Sara Hunt, Emily MacLaren, Tiffannie Snyder, Bryanna Peace, Morgan Andre and Amy Wright; Key graduates: Alyssa Peace, Emma McCulla, Julie Taylor, Michelle Reagor, Lyndsay Romine and Katie Pino; Key newcomers: Alana Navarro.
'08 Preview: The Turlock Christian High girls varsity soccer squad will be looking for a Southern League championship in '08. The Eagles, under head coach Shirley Brand, are aiming to knock off the defending champion Le Grand. The Eagles are already off to a 5-2 preseason start, and will open up SL play Tuesday against the Denair Coyotes. "Hopefully we'll do really well in league," Brand said. "That's what I hope. We want to have to beat teams into the ground to show them that we're better than them. It's more of sportsmanship than anything."
Jessica Linville, who is the starting goalkeeper, is one of three seniors on the squad. The rest are either juniors, or younger. Sara Hunt, Tiffannie Snyder, Emily MacLaren, Bryanna Peace, Morgan Andre and Amy Wright will provide the experience, considering they are all returning from last season. Game time is slated for 4:15 p.m. at the Turlock Regional Sports Complex Tuesday versus Denair.
Coyotes Clip TC Eagles, Improve to 3-0
Turlock Journal - John-Joel Griffiths - 3/19/08 
The Denair High girls varsity soccer squad is currently undefeated, and that calls for pizza. "We told the team we'd buy them something if they won the first three games," Denair head coach Aaron Donahue said after the win Tuesday. The Coyotes opened up Southern League play against the Turlock Christian Eagles at the Turlock Regional Sports Complex, and improved to 1-0 in league after a close 2-1 victory over TC, who fell to 0-1-1 in the conference. Denair made it a 2-0 contest during the second half, and it led 1-0 after the first 40 minutes. Turlock Christian senior Emily MacLaren recorded the Eagles' only score during the second half, which made it a 2-1 contest. TC had plenty of chances to score a goal during the final 40 minutes. The Denair defense, partly thanks to freshman goalkeeper Annissa Turpin, just kept the Eagles out of the net.
The Coyotes are now 3-0 overall, and are scheduled to bump heads against Waterford Thursday at home. "This was our third game of the year, and now we're starting to come together," Donahue said. "Conditioning is helping, too. This was not individual, this was a whole team-effort." Denair's Yadi Garcia handed the Coyotes a 1-0 lead on a penalty kick. Donahue specifically called on Garcia to take the shot, and she did exactly what she had to. "Yadi has proved she can make that shot," Donahue said. "She is seasoned at (penalty-kicking)."
During the second half of the ball game, Denair senior Jessie Reape tallied up the Coyotes' second and final goal. Reape scored the goal off of a deflection, which made it 2-0. Turlock Christian's Eagles would not go away, though. The Eagles fired shot after shot, and a majority of those were attempted by Tiffannie Snyder of the Eagles. During the 52nd minute, Snyder dribbled toward the net and put up her third shot on goal of the second half. The shot was blocked by Turpin, and that was where MacLaren put another shot back up. The goal got past Turpin and made it 2-1. Turlock Christian wasn't able to get the ball inside of the net during the final moments, though."This was a really tough loss," Turlock Christian head coach Shirley Brand said. "We did a great job. But (Denair) did a good job, too. They worked hard, and they're a good team. But I am excited. We will get to play them a couple of more times."
Turlock Christian will travel to Delhi High Thursday for its third SL matchup of the year. Denair will host the Waterford Wildcats in their second league showdown.
Mariposa 2, TC 1
Turlock Journal
Tuesday, April 1- Mariposa High's girls varsity soccer squad squeaked past Turlock Christian's girls Tuesday inside Turlock's Regional Sports Complex. The Grizzlies knocked off the Eagles by a score of 2-1, and were led by Jennifer Ritter's goal and assists. Kat Casner also had a score for the Grizzlies (10-5 overall, 4-1 SL), which Denise Buskeness recorded the other assist. Mariposa goalie Terry McNally finished with 17 saves. TC fell to 6-3-1 overall and 1-2-1 in the conference. Camille Imbo had the Eagles' only score, while Sara Hunt had the dime.
Denair 1, TC 1
Turlock Journal
Thursday, April 3 - Fittingly so, Turlock Christian and Denair High's girls varsity soccer squad battled to a 1-1 tie Thursday afternoon. Turlock Christian, who was led by Sara Hunt's score, fell to 1-2-2 in the Southern League. Denair improved to 3-1-1, and got a goal from Jessi Cole. Denair goalie Anissa Turpin made 13 saves and Jessica Linville of TC finished with five total saves.
TC 2, Delhi 1
Turlock Journal
Tuesday, April 8 - Turlock Christian's girls varsity soccer squad couldn't quite pull off a victory against Delhi High Tuesday at the Turlock Regional Sports Complex. The visiting Hawks knocked off the Eagles 2-1, and forced TC to fall to 1-3-2 in the Southern League, 6-4-2 overall. Emily Bruess scored the Eagles' only goal, which was in the second half. Camille Imbo of TC registered the assist in the victory. Gigi Cezar tallied up 10 saves.
Eagles Claw Way to Victory
Turlock Journal - Roxana Samano- 4/12/08
Turlock Christian High's girl soccer girls varsity soccer team wasted no time working the Waterford Wildcats up and down the field Thursday at Turlock's Regional Sports Complex. Down by two goals in the first minutes of the game, the Wildcats were unable to take control of the lead throughout the game that led to a Turlock Christian 4-0 victory. "We kept our composure when it counted," said Shirley Brand, Turlock Christian's head soccer coach. "The entire team of 11 girls passed and trusted each other."
Eagle forward Emily MacLaren registered a hat trick, with help from teammate Sara Hunt, who pitched in with a single goal. Freshman goalie Gigi Cezar also put together a stellar performance against Waterford defending the penalty box and racking up 10 saves. "She is just a freshman and rises to every challenge," Brand said. "She just played amazingly."
While the Wildcats suffered another loss to their 1-6-1 recorded, Turlock Christian added a second win to their 2-3-2 league standing. Turlock Christian will be hosting its next SL game against the Le Grand Bulldogs at 4:15 p.m. on Monday at the Turlock Regional Sports Complex.
TC 2, Le Grand 2
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Monday, April 14 -Turlock Christian High's girls varsity soccer team had to settle for a 2-2 tie against the Le Grand Bulldogs Monday afternoon. The Eagles are now 7-4-3 overall, and 2-3-3 in the conference. Morgan Andre and Emily MacLaren each scored the goals for the Eagles, while goalie Gig Cezar made six saves. Jessica Linville made three saves for Turlock Christian. Le Grand got its two goals from Denise Lopez.
TC, Denair End in Tie
Turlock Journal - Roxana Samano - 4/24/08
What began as a promising start for the top ranked Southern League team Denair High School, quickly turned during the second half matchup against the Turlock Christian girls varsity soccer team Tuesday afternoon at the Turlock Regional Sports Complex. Though the majority of Turlock Christian's team is made up of freshman and sophomores, it was enough to keep the competition on the field resulting in a 1-1 tie. "I thought it was a really good game," TC head girls soccer coach Shirley Brand, said. "I would have rather had a win, but a tie is good." Denair's head soccer coach, Aaron Donahue, agreed. "We always play each other hard," Donahue said. "Of course I wanted to win and that's what's neat about the game. They play us hard every time, it is like a little rivalry going on."
Within the first seconds of the first half Denair's scoring leader Jessi Cole wasted no time with a drive to the goal that left Turlock's keeper Gigi Cezar looking for an explanation. "The biggest challenge was keeping up with them because they are a lot like our team," Brand said. Denair's goal prompted Turlock's Sara Hunt to match their goal with one of their own during the second half. "(Turlock Christian) had three core players that were very key and it is hard to work around them," Donahue said. "And they have a good coach too." Concluding the game, Denair 5-1-4 and Turlock Christian 3-5-4 each added their fourth league tie to their record. Turlock Christian will be hosting its next league game against the Waterford Wildcats at 4:15 on Tuesday, at the Turlock Regional Sports Complex. Denair's next league game will be away against the Le Grand Bulldogs at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
TC 4, Waterford 1
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Tuesday, April 29 - Turlock Christian's girls varsity soccer squad received a hat trick from Emily MacLaren, which helped them defeat Waterford High 4-1 Tuesday. Katrina Holman scored the Eagles' last goal, and goalie Gigi Cezar of TC finished making eight total saves
Le Grand 2, TC 1
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Thursday, May 1 - Turlock Christian's girls varsity soccer squad had one goal from senior Sara Hunt, but that wasn't enough to dodge a 2-1 Southern League loss to Le Grand on Thursday. The Bulldogs improved to 9-3-3 overall and are 9-1-3 in the SL. Denise Lopez and Veronica Lupian had the goals for Le Grand, and goalie Maggie Perez made five saves. Gigi Cezar made four saves for the Eagles, while Jessica Linville finished with one.
Mariposa 3, TC 2
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Tuesday, May 6 - Turlock Christian High's girls varsity soccer squad dropped a close one Mariposa High Tuesday, 2-1. Seniors Morgan Andre and Sara Hunt each scored a goal, while Amy Wright and Tiffannie Snyder each tallied the assists on each of the scoring plays. TC goalie Gig Cezar made two saves during the loss. Mariposa's Denise Buskeness had two of the Grizzlies' three goals, while the other was from Jennifer Ritter.
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