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Pod Of Gators Stand Out At Sea Dog Invitational
It's now apparent that Kevin Costner's character from the movie Waterworld is loosely based on Oakdale Gators swimmer Dustin VandenBosch.
Athlete of the Week - OBA All-Stars
The Under-12 Oakdale Baseball Association All Stars had the luxury of hosting a postseason tournament last week after rolling through the 'As You Are' tournament at Santos Field with a perfect 4-0 record.
Oakdale Boy Keeps His Priorities Inline
The deciding moment in eight-year-old Luca Petroni's youth hockey career wasn't uncovered by high-level inline tournaments or even during a Junior Olympic tryout in San Jose this summer.
Athlete of the Week - Oakdale Gators
A packed house of swimmers and onlookers at the Oakdale Aquatic Center did little to rattle the host Oakdale Gators youth swim program on June 9 at the Oakdale Invitational. Gators swimmers accounted for four event championships and an impressive 25 total top-five finishes in the competing events.
Oakdale Gators See More Sharp Swims
Oakdale Gators youth swimmers got the best of their competition during a three-team showdown with Modesto and host Tracy on June 12. The Gators accounted for an incredible 62 top-three finishes in the barrage of events across all age divisions. The team is back in action on June 23 at the Turlock SeaDog Invitational.
Gator Swimmers Impress At Oakdale Invitational
It was swimming-room-only at the Oakdale Aquatic Center on Saturday as cap-donning competitors across the region migrated to Oakdale High for the 2012 Oakdale Invitational.
Youth Wrestlers Shine At State Championship
After a whirlwind tour of national tournaments for the Oakdale Youth Wrestling Club, the pressures of the USA Wrestling California State Freestyle Championships on June 1 were about as intimidating as a gnat in pajamas.
River Runs: Oakdale Men Enjoy Mystery Kayak Spot
For a moment, the sight of Native American grinding holes and the noise of powerful rushing water shrouds every sense, creating an other-worldly setting trapped in time.
Gators Shine In Recent Action
A packed house at the Tracy Invitational provided plenty of opposition for the Oakdale Gators youth swim program on May 26 and 27, but couldn't keep local swimmers from fast times and 20 total top-five placements.
All Around Champ! - Oakdale Cowboy Claims Top Honor At 61st Annual Rodeo
Welcome home, Ryle Smith. The 2005 Oakdale High graduate and professional cowboy returned to his hometown triumphantly on April 12, 13 and 14 to claim an All-Around Champion title at the 61st Annual Oakdale Saddle Club Rodeo. Smith landed second in tie-down roping and third in steer wrestling to finish with the top marks in a muddy field of play that left most cowboys floundering in the sludge. The finish was surreal for an Oakdale ...
Oakdale’s Second Funny Car Hits Track
The 54th Annual March Meet featured outstanding weather and fantastic racing in all the categories contested. With 300-plus race cars entered at the event, the fans had plenty to cheer for.
Open Tryouts For 5th/6th Grade Basketballers
Oakdale High boys basketball coach Jeremy Fields is hosting open tryouts for any 5th and 6th grade boys interested in a travel basketball program. The tryouts are on March 16 at 3 p.m. and March 17 at 4 p.m. at the Oakdale High gymnasium. For more information contact Fields at (209) 765-5392 or email j24stangs@yahoo.com.
Crews Get Another Oakdale Funny Car Ready To Go
Oakdale has a rich history of custom cars and hot-rodding. That history continues as another nostalgia nitromethane fueled funny car has been found. This one, a 1969 fiberglass bodied racecar, belongs to Richard Townsend.
Oakdale Twins Commit To University Track Scholarships
Oakdale High graduates Jaci and Juli Powell have spent so much time together they can finish each other's sandwiches. The roommates, twin sisters, former Mustangs and current Golden West College track stars will complete their community college career for the Rustlers this spring, and see an end to thrilling athletic careers that have seemingly been joined at the hip, allowing them to finish each other's sandwiches, not to mention ...
Athlete of the Week - Alex Zamora
Oakdale United Under-12 Strikers forward Alex Zamora has proven that you don't need overwhelming size to make things happen when it matters most.
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