Hilmar midfielder Lindsey Mendes
Lindsey Mendes has done it all for the Hilmar girls soccer team. The junior has played three positions and even tapes her teammates' ankles before games and practices.
ON SOCCER: "It's the adrenaline rush and it's exciting -- even though there's a lot of running."
DIVISION V: Hilmar (21-4-2) hosts Bret Harte today at 3:30 p.m. Hilmar finished second in the Western Athletic Conference, while Bret Harte was the runner-up in the Mother Lode League
DIVISION VI: Le Grand hosts Vacaville Christian today at 4 p.m. Le Grand (10-4-3) won the Southern League, while Vacaville Christian (13-2-3) placed second in the Central Valley Christian League.
Hilmar forward Blake Lopes sprints down field while coach Louie Bettencourt looks on during a practice last week. The practice was one of the final tuneups for today's Sac-Joaquin Section first-round game against Bret Harte.
HILMAR -- When it comes to the beautiful game, Hilmar star Blake Lopes hates to lose.
Even warm-ups have a tendency to turn into a competition with her.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Schedule does not include second- or third-round games. We'll update as the results roll in.
MERCED 3, LOS BANOS 0
LODI -- Even on an off day, Justin Carter is still pretty darn good. The Golden Valley junior won his second straight section title in the 100-yard backstroke and finished fifth in the 200 individual medley at Saturday's Sac-Joaquin Section swimming championships.
Matt Raggio has had a couple memorable moments this year.
ATWATER -- With Friday's rematch with Buhach Colony looming, Atwater pitcher Daniella Vineyard reflected on her first encounter with BC.
at Madera South
For years, Mariposa's Tim Oswald and Waterford's Mason Wooten have tried to stop each other as rival guards.
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