Lady Mustangs Topple Sonora In Thriller To Claim VOL Lead

It felt like several minutes had passed, but Oakdale High's varsity volleyball team finally did 'get to the point' of their Valley Oak League statement on Oct. 3.

Athlete of the Week - Kaitlin Van Ryn

In a week that saw several standout individual performances, selection for Athlete of the Week recognition didn't come easy. In the end, the honor went to varsity volleyball player and outside hitter Kaitlin Van Ryn. The junior erupted for a thrilling serving fiesta during Oakdale's 2-0 win over Patterson on Saturday at the Oakdale Varsity Invitational.

Sunk By Ripon - Water Polo Boys Drop VOL Match, Girls Win Tourney

The streak of undefeated conference titles for Oakdale High's varsity boys water polo team has ended at four.

Fall Sports Wrap - Roller Coaster Season Continues For Mustang Athletes

Between a big upcoming volleyball match and the scattering wins and losses of Oakdale High soccer and tennis players, it has been an up-and-down season for OHS athletes this fall. Following is a summary of recent action.

Mustang Volleyball 2-0 In VOL, 5-3 In Host Tourney

Kaitlin Van Ryn was never taught to share.

Fall Sports Wrap - Multiple Mustang Squads Impressive

The Oakdale High Water Polo program opened the Valley Oak League season with a varsity sweep of Kimball on Sept. 19. Following is a summary of that action and other results for boys soccer, girls tennis and girls golf.

Athlete of the Week - Hayley Benson

It didn't take long for Oakdale's reigning Sac-Joaquin Section Division II runner-up girls water polo team to be tested in Valley Oak League play. The Lady Mustangs struggled to achieve quality possessions and allowed Kimball to threaten late over a 4-2 victory over the Jaguars on Thursday.

Fall Sports Wrap - Big Wins Lead The Way For Mustang Success

Between lower level volleyball tournament championships, lower level football, upcoming local volleyball tournaments and the constant barrage of Valley Oak League athletics, things have been busy for Oakdale High athletes on the court, soccer field, pool and gridiron.

2012 OHS Girls Cross Country Preview - On Course: Lady Mustangs Put Focus On Youth

Liz Erwin has more varsity letters than she needs to spell her first name.

2012 OHS Girls Water Polo Preview - Playing For The Polo Playoffs

When Oakdale High varsity girls water polo coaches and players coyly say they want to do even better than last year's playoff finish, they only mean one thing - win a section title.

2012 OHS Boys Water Polo Preview - New Faces On The Open Water

Like a scene from Jaws, the water surrounding Oakdale High's Adam Lahey settled to an eerie calm this summer.

Athlete of the Week - OHS Girls Tennis

In a week where individuals struggled to produce one tremendous performance, the collective efforts of Oakdale High's girls tennis team stood out the most. Facing two of the best teams in the league, Oakdale erupted onto the Valley Oak League schedule with one-sided victories over Weston Ranch and Kimball.

2012 OHS Boys Cross Country Preview - Course Work: Young Oakdale Runners Look To Impress

Isaiah Aguilar doesn't know it yet, but that tingling feeling on the back of his neck is a result of the crosshairs planted on his back by fellow Oakdale High sophomore, Octavio Padilla.

2012 OHS Girls Golf Preview - New-Look Mustangs Shooting For Success

The departure of 10 of Oakdale High's 14 girl golfers from 2011 has given the program an extreme makeover in 2012, but Oakdale coach Lee McGhee says the reality show is far from over.

2012 OHS Girls Tennis Preview - Smart Service: Girls Tennis Gunning For Top Spot

If Oakdale High varsity girls tennis coach Judy Vejar had a Facebook page, her first status update would likely proclaim the team's quest for a Valley Oak League title in 2012.

Varsity Soccer Squad Clinches League Title

Oakdale improved to 15-4-4 overall with a 4-1 win at home against East Union on Oct. 22, dropping the Lancers to 3-12-2 overall this season. They took a 2-0 win against Kimball on the road (Oct. 24) and claimed the Valley Oak League title with a Monday, Oct. 28 2-2 tie with 15-5-3 Weston Ranch. Goals from senior Davis Harper and sophomore David Serrano helped the Mustangs officially clinch the Valley Oak League title, getting the lone point they needed with the draw.

Volleyball Title Comes Down To Rematch With Sonora

Sonora.

Seniors Capture Powder Puff Championship

For the second year in a row, the Class of 2014 – "Best You've Seen" according to their motto – claimed the Homecoming Week Powder Puff championship.

Crucial Valley Oak League Victory For Mustang Homecoming

Homecoming Week is only considered complete when the varsity football team comes up with a victory.

Lady Mustangs Sweep To Win Over Weston Ranch

Oakdale's varsity Lady Mustangs downed Weston Ranch at home 25-17, 25-16, 25-16 on the volleyball court, keeping their home record spotless at 7-0 and dropping the Cougars to 5-8 overall. Christina Cobarruvias had six aces on the game for Oakdale, while Lauren Ott, Kaitlyn Van Ryn, Jennifer Guzman and Brittany Carpenter had several kills each.

Water Polo Squads Split Contests Against Ripon

Oakdale's women's water polo team improved to 11-2, 2-0 in league play with a 15-1 win at home over Ripon this week. Unfortunately the Indians got revenge on the other side, topping the Mustang boys.

Pair Of League Wins For Lady Mustang Tennis

Oakdale netters topped Weston Ranch in action on Sept. 26, hosting their Valley Oak League counterpart.

Tide Turns - Mustangs Roll Over Visiting Paraclete For First Win

Anger? Anxiety? Apprehension?

Fall Sports Wrap - Aguilar, Sophomore Boys Win Titles

A spectacular cross country showing highlighted recent prep action at Oakdale High. Following is a summary of results from multiple sports.

SPORTS SPOTLIGHT: Riverbank Homecoming

OVER THE NET - Lady Mustangs Ease Past Ripon, Merced, Beyer

Fresh off a 4-3 run through the ultra-tough High Sierra Tournament in Reno, Oakdale High's battle-tested volleyball players made short work of Beyer, Merced and Ripon in consecutive matches on consecutive days.

SPORTS SPOTLIGHT: Oakdale vs. Enterprise Video

New-Look Mustangs Drop 21-20 Thriller In Turlock

It was apparent after a 21-20 defeat on Friday, that the familiar splash of scarlet and gold stretched in stripes along white uniforms was the only glimpse of the storied Oakdale High rushing attack that die-hard Mustang football fans have grown accustomed to.

Frosh, JV Mustang Gridders Split Contests In Turlock

Oakdale High's freshman football team got the ball rolling with a 21-20 victory over Turlock on Friday, setting the table for thrilling games across all three levels.

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: OHS Football vs Turlock

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