Sports

On paper, the battle for Sac-Joaquin Section soccer supremacy begins Friday.

STANDINGS

STATISTICS

ATWATER -- Alexis Barcellos blew through her side of the bracket on Tuesday, clinching a berth in the championship match of the Central California Conference Singles Tournament.

ATWATER -- There wasn't a title on the line.

FRESNO -- After four straight wins, the Fresno State football team is feeling good -- and rightfully so.

ATWATER -- Judy Douglas has a feeling who should advance to Thursday's championship final of the Central California Conference singles tournament.

The Merced boys soccer team rolled through Central California Conference play without a loss, grabbing pivotal points at every opportunity.

FRESNO -- Utah State fans know Fresno State kicker Kevin Goessling well -- he drilled the 58-yard field goal that gave the Bulldogs the 30-28 win last year in Logan, Utah.

PREPS

MARIPOSA -- For the third consecutive year the Southern League volleyball title came down to the final match of the season.

LOS BANOS -- After years of diving into the pool dressed in Speedo and cap, John Wallace finally took his first dip as coach.

FRESNO -- Ryan Mathews rushed for 185 yards, including a 10-yard touchdown with 4:53 remaining, to lead Fresno State past Utah State 31-27 on Saturday evening.

Santa Fe Bowl XL became an instant classic.

ATWATER -- It's not often a Homecoming fireworks display gets shown up.