Athlete of the Week - Manny Hernandez

Oakdale H.S. • Track & Field Oakdale High senior and track and field star Manny Hernandez didn't wait long to eclipse new highs in 2012. The talented high jumper soared to a 6 foot, 6.75 inch mark to claim top honors at the Stanislaus County Meet on March 16 at Turlock High. His leap propelled Oakdale to a surprising fourth place finish among 15 strong local programs. The jump was a new record for the ...

Stender Selected For USA Water Polo Team Camp

When 70 of the best young water polo players in the nation gather for a national training camp at Long Beach State University from May 24 to 28, Oakdale freshman Shelby Stender will be along for the ride.

Fairway To Heaven - Oakdale Golfers Shoot For Top VOL Honors

Depth is a terrific ally to any athletic program, but when nine well-rounded golfers represent strong contention for only six starting positions on a prep program, it can be a little tough to stand out. A hole in one can always take care of that problem. Oakdale junior Ian Stogdell aced his first shot on the par three No. 6 hole at the Oakdale Golf and Country Club this preseason, leading Oakdale to their lowest ...

Athlete of the Week - Lauren Sanders

Oakdale H.S. - Softball Oakdale High junior Lauren Sanders started her 2012 varsity softball campaign with a bang, belting two home runs in two games as Oakdale won hard-fought pre-season contests against Merced (9-3) and Enochs (6-1). Sanders hit 3 for 5 across both games and has already shown signs of the success that enabled her to join the varsity team as a sophomore for the 2011 playoffs. She earns Athlete of the Week recognition ...

Spring Sports Wrap - Swim, Track, Golf Steal Spring Wins

Wins were contagious for all Spring athletes at Oakdale High during recent preseason and Valley Oak League action on their respective fields of play.

Softball Preview - Batters Up: OHS Varsity Softballers Swing Away

Oakdale High's varsity softball team returns four Valley Oak All League selections from a year ago, and selfishly stacks all four in a gauntlet of an opening order for opposing pitchers in 2012.

Baseball Preview - Title Chase: Oakdale Baseball Seeks League, Section Championships

After two consecutive Sac-Joaquin Section Division IV titles and four section championships in the past five seasons, the 2012 Oakdale High varsity baseball jerseys might as well come with a bright red target on the back.

Oakdale Wrestlers Eliminated Short Of A State Medal

The pinnacle of California prep wrestling took its toll on Oakdale High wrestlers on Friday, as all five California Interscholastic Federation State Wrestling Championships qualifiers suffered painful tournament eliminations on the opening day. Oakdale wrestlers combined for six first day victories, but struggled in waning rounds against the state's toughest competitors. "Every year when you get to the state meet you know it, but you still ...

Season's End

The pinnacle of California prep wrestling waged its toll on Oakdale High wrestlers on Friday, as all five California Interscholastic Federation State Wrestling Championships qualifiers suffered painful tournament elimination on the opening day.

Athlete of the Week - OHS JV Girls Basketball

With opposing teams from the Valley Oak League pressing hard for big performances at every level of play, wins were hard to come by for Oakdale's girls' basketball program this season.

Lady Mustangs Start Strong In Pitman

It didn't take long for Oakdale High's girls soccer program to boot its way into the win column for the 2012 season.

State Of Mind - Five Mustang Wrestlers Earn Tickets To CIF Championships

After erroneously reported results gave Ceres High wrestler Gabe Balderas a fictional triumph over Oakdale's Juan Garza in the Sac-Joaquin Section Division IV finals and a subsequent higher state and section ranking, Balderas had the opportunity to deliver a genuine victory when the two met in the finals of the SJS Masters Championships on Friday at the Stockton Arena.

The Last Hurrah - Boys Excite Against Sonora

After four years of dedication to Oakdale High's boys basketball program, the 2011-12 Oakdale High seniors were determined not to go quietly into the night during their final game in a Mustang uniform on Friday.

The Last Hurrah - Girls Build For 2012-13

If progress is measured in forward steps, then the marching of Oakdale High's girls basketball teams has set the tone for success in the coming seasons. Oakdale's varsity squad stayed competitive in the second of a grueling Valley Oak League pace while Oakdale's junior varsity team erupted to 18 total wins and a third place finish in the conference standings.

Fourteen Oakdale Wrestlers Move On To Masters

It's a good thing the Sac-Joaquin Section Masters Tournament is only 30 miles away at the Stockton Arena, because elbow room won't be any easier to find for Oakdale High's wrestling team on the way there.

Buffaloes Deny Oakdale First VOL Win

Lady Mustangs Battle Tough In Defeat

Somewhere in the midst of the scuffles and fouls, Oakdale High's varsity girls basketball team found a mean streak on Jan. 16.

Arpoika, Colunga Place At Temecula Valley

Some of the best high school wrestling teams in the country again converged on California for one of the toughest tournaments of the year on Jan. 18 and 19 at the Temecula Valley Battle for the Belt.

Athlete of the Week - Christina Cobarruvias

It was only fitting that a spectacular performance by junior guard Christina Cobarruvias was highlighted by a signature moment in the Mustang gymnasium on Jan. 16.

Mustangs Shine In Their Own Backyard

Between a dominant home showing in the first Valley Oak League tri-meet and 13 medals at the ultra-tough Lloyd C. Engel tournament in Escalon, the recent success of Oakdale High's varsity wrestling team has been on emphatic display on local mats.

East Union Erupts Late To Top OHS Hoopsters

Austin Archuleta made some noise for Oakdale High's varsity boys basketball team with his third thrilling three-pointer to bring the Mustangs within five points of visiting East Union with under four minutes to play on Jan. 10. East Union's response effectively silenced the rebellion. Robbie Gleockler beat the shot clock buzzer with a trey well beyond the three-point arc to spark an 11-2 run in the final minute and ...

Lady Mustangs Struggle In Wake Of Scoring Woes

The bounty of longtime youth sports programs that roster Oakdale area child-athletes have one thing in common.

Athlete of the Week - Max Stevens and Jake Jacobson

Realignment Proposal Offers Major Changes

Athlete of the Week - Varsity Boys Basketball

Several members of the Mustang varsity basketball squad could justly claim rights to Athlete of the Week honors after terrific performances during Oakdale's host Rotary Tournament. Despite one of them being recognized for All Tournament production, the entire cast deserves this week's nod from The Leader after a thrilling effort in front of home fans. The team won three of their last four games of the preseason and bested a solid Grace ...

Getting Even Stevens - Rehabilitated Senior Leads Oakdale Success In 2013

Tyler Noon must have known something we didn't last year.

Mustangs Host First VOL Tri-Meet Wednesday

Oakdale High's varsity wrestling team is ranked 16th in the state by the California Wrestling Newsletter. That talent will be on display on Wednesday, Jan 9 when the team hosts Manteca and Lathrop in the first of four dual meet events that represent the Valley Oak League regular season schedule.

Athlete of the Week - OHS Wrestling

Oakdale High School's wrestling program made a big splash during their first ever appearance at the Morning Star Invitational in Los Banos on Dec. 22.

Mustangs Take Second At Reno Wrestling Classic

Eighty-one high school wrestling teams from across the western states converged on the 64-man brackets of the prestigious two-day Sierra Nevada Classic in Reno on Dec. 27 and 28.

Athlete of the Week - Kylie Gust

Oakdale High's lanky guard/forward, Kylie Gust, is the Dirk Nowitzki of Lady Mustang hoops. Her exploits were a bright spot during the OHS girls basketball program in the 2011-12 season and she has already made a big impact this year. She drained two threes and landed a team-high eight points as Oakdale rallied to a 37-23 win over LeGrand on Thursday as the varsity girls captured their second win of the season. ...