Local Basketball Team Unveils Shocking New Strategy: Will They Finally Topple Rivals? Plus, You Won't Believe This Soccer Upset!

This week marked the inaugural competition for boys' and girls' basketball teams in the Central California Athletic League (CCAL), showcasing mixed results for local high schools Turlock and Pitman. While Turlock's boys' team celebrated a strong start, the girls' program faced challenges. In another exciting matchup, the Turlock Christian boys achieved a significant road victory in their opening game of the Central California Athletic Alliance (CCAA), solidifying their conference efforts.

Meanwhile, Denair continued to battle in the Southern Athletic League (SAL), while local rivals Hilmar and Hughson engaged in fierce competition within the Trans-Valley League (TVL). The week's soccer matches also highlighted an impressive performance from the Hilmar boys, who maintained their undefeated streak in the TVL. The girls' team, the Lady ‘Jackets, managed to bounce back after a challenging week, showcasing resilience as they aimed to regain their footing.

Both Turlock and Pitman extended their winning streaks in basketball, signaling strong starts to the league season. Here’s a detailed look at the scoreboard for the week:

PREP SCOREBOARD

TUESDAY, JAN. 13

BOYS BASKETBALL

• Turlock Christian 69, Ben Holt College Prep Academy 66
• Denair 50, Stone Ridge Christian 64

GIRLS BASKETBALL

• Turlock 17, Gregori 45
• Denair 40, Stone Ridge Christian 56
• Hilmar 26, Sonora 31
• Escalon 52, Hughson 19
• Turlock Christian 38, Ben Holt CPA 51

BOYS SOCCER

• Turlock 2, Downey 1
• Gregori 0, Pitman 0
• Stone Ridge Christian 0, Denair 7

GIRLS SOCCER

• Enochs 0, Turlock 1
• Pitman 0, Gregori 5
• Stone Ridge Christian 1, Denair 0

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 14

BOYS BASKETBALL

• Pitman 72, Modesto 25
• Enochs 53, Turlock 43
• Hilmar 46, Sonora 59
• Escalon 83, Hughson 34

BOYS SOCCER

• Sonora 0, Hilmar 4
• Hughson 1, Escalon 2

GIRLS SOCCER

• Hilmar 3, Sonora 1
• Escalon 1, Hughson 0

THURSDAY, JAN. 15

GIRLS BASKETBALL

• Turlock 40, Enochs 50
• Modesto 49, Pitman 47

BOYS SOCCER

• Turlock 2, Enochs 1
• Pitman 2, Enochs 1

GIRLS SOCCER

• Enochs 0, Turlock 1
• Downey 0, Pitman 2

FRIDAY, JAN. 16

BOYS BASKETBALL

• Gregori 66, Turlock 37
• Downey 57, Pitman 47
• Denair 75, Waterford 55
• River Islands 53, Turlock Christian 41

GIRLS BASKETBALL

• River Islands 43, Turlock Christian 18

GIRLS SOCCER

• Hilmar 11, Orestimba 0
• Waterford 2, Denair 7
• Sonora 1, Hughson 1

BOYS SOCCER

This week's results not only reflect the competitive spirit prevalent in Central California's high school sports but also set the stage for what promises to be an intense season ahead. As teams continue to fight for their spots in their respective leagues, the coming weeks will be critical, particularly for Turlock and Pitman, who will be aiming to sustain their current momentum.