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three games in the singles matches. We lost the number No. 2 singles in a third set tie- breaker but our No. 1 player came back in her match to win her third set tiebreaker to clinch the overall match in singles. We also dominated in the doubles winning all three contests showing are biggest strength in league may be are depth.”
Jocilynn Pueblas, Reedley High's No. 1 player, defeated McLane's No. 1 player Sara Vor 3-6, 6-2, 10-7. Emma Mulli- gan, Yesenia Segovia, Brianna Hernandez and Jennifer Gor- dillo each won their singles matches for the Pirates.
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Contra Costa to punt, Reedley College scored on the ensu- ing possession when Randall Johnson connected Gabe Her- rera on a 14-yard touchdown pass. This gave the Tigers a 21-0 lead with 10:06 left in the second quarter.
Herrera had four recep- tions for 62 yards.
After the Comets scored to cut the Tigers lead to 21-7 with 6:49 left in the first half, Chambers returned the ensu- ing kickoff to push the Tigers lead to 28-7.
Chambers had 11 carries for 76 yards and one rushing
Reedley swept all three doubles matches.
Pueblas and Mulligan teamed up to win the No. 1 doubles match, while Cory- enne Marrufo and Segovia won the No. 2 doubles match. Xiadani Guzman and Melissa Gomez team up win the No. 3 doubles match.
“Like I said my 3-6 play- ers came out and dominated their singles early and never looked back. My No. 1 and No. 2 singles players were facing really strong players and both did an outstanding job one winning in a close tiebreaker and the other losing in a close tiebreaker,” Lepp said. “So I was really pleased at the prog- ress were making as a team. You have to remember we
touchdown and the one kick- off return for touchdown.
Reedley College held a 28- 13 lead at halftime.
Reedley College held a 35- 13 lead after three quarters of play after a 5-yard touchdown run by Johnson with 3:59 left in the third quarter.
Johnson ended the game passing for 270 yards and one touchdown. He also had 10 carries for 65 yards and one touchdown.
The Tigers scored three times in the fourth quarter to seal the win.
Ryan Richter, Reedley College kicker, connected a on a 26-yard field goal and a 46-yard field goal. Tahj Rich- ter had a 2-yard touchdown
have everyone new on varsity except one player and we are only going to get better.”
The Pirates are 3-0 in the NYL and played Sunnyside High School on Sept. 18 at Reedley High. No score was available at presstime.
They then will play Hoover High on Thursday, Sept. 20, at Hoover High. The Pirates will host Roosevelt High on Tuesday, Sept. 25, at Reedley High School. “So far we have not really been chal- lenged in league. In the first 3 games we have won out in the singles. But we still have to face Sunnyside who has tradi- tional been tough and we have to face Hoover who I heard is much improved,” Lepp said. “We are only going to get bet-
run and River Walker con- nected with Kevin Valladares, a former Reedley High stand- out, on a 41-yard touchdown pass.
Everest Jennings and Raul Montalvo led the Tigers defense with five tackles. Em- ylle Jones, Lawrence Brown and James Caradine each had a sack, while James Day had one interception.
RC Women's Soccer
The Reedley College Ti- gers women's soccer team lost to Cuesta College 3-2 on Sept. 11 in San Luis Obispo.
The Tigers then lost to Norco College 1-0 on Sept. 14 in Norco.
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Grace Goertzen, Immanuel High Eagles No. 1 singles player, won her match over a Hanford West player 6-0, 6-0 on Sept. 13 in the Eagles' 9-0 win over Handford West.
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The Reedley High Pirates girls tennis team won the Division V championship at the Visalia Invitational Tournament on Sept. 15 in Visalia.
ter as my first year varsity players gain experience and develop. Right now the pros- pects for a league title are looking better and better. Hopefully we can continue to improve and not only win league have some success in the Division III playoffs.”
RHS Girls Volleyball
The Reedley High Pirates volleyball team just keeps winning.
Reedley High is 20-4-1 overall as of Sept. 18, after victories over Tulare Union and Selma High School.
The Pirates defeated Tu- lare Union High 3-1 on Sept. 11 in Tulare.
Set scores were 25-19, 23- 25, 25-18 and 25-16.
Reedley High then beat Selma High 3-0 on Sept. 13 in Selma.Set scores were 25-10, 25-15and 25-22.
Reedley High then went 4-3 in the Redwood Tourna- ment held on Sept. 14 and 15 in Visalia.
On Sept. 14, the Pirates lost to Mt. Whitney High 2-0, then defeated Lindsay High 2-0. On Sept. 15 they defeated East Bakersfield 2-0, before losing to Redwood High 2-1. The Pirates beat Kingsburg High 2-1, Golden West High 2-0 and lost to El Diamante High 2-0 to end the tourna- ment.
Reedley High opened North Yosemite League play on Sept. 18 against Fresno High School.No score was available at presstime.
The Pirates then will play Roosevelt High on Thursday, Sept. 20, in Fresno, before playing McLane High School on Tuesday, Sept. 25, in Reed- ley.
On Sept. 11, Kalese Suna- moto, former Reedley High standout, had two goals for the Tigers.
Diana Elizalde and Jenni- fer Lucero each had one as- sist.
Reedley College hosted De Anza College on Sept. 18 at Reedley College. No score was available at presstime.
The Tigers then will open Central Valley Conference play on Tuesday, Sept. 25, against Fresno City College at Fresno City College. They will host Clovis Community College on Friday, Sept. 25, in Reedley.
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ing on and off the court.” Toews also said that he is happy with how the team is playing midway through the
season.
“I’ve said this so many
times, but I can’t say it enough: I’m so blessed to have a team that overflows with a great group of ladies. It is a joy for Coach Brandt, Coach Goertzen and myself every day on the court with these ladies,” Toews said. “Having common goals of giving our all and perform- ing at the top of our game daily makes for a great team. Team Captain Grace Goertzen has been excelling this season. She truly puts in the effort during practices and even on her own time to make sure she’s at the top of her game and it shows. In the Firebaugh tournament, where she placed first in sin- gles, she won five straight matches with 41 games won and only three lost.”
Toews also said he would
like to thank all the support the team has received this season.
“I’d like to give a shout out and thank my grandma, Jennie Sandoval, for her continued support of the Im- manuel Lady Eagles Team.” Toews said.
IHS Volleyball
The Immanuel High Ea- gles volleyball team is 1-2 in the Central Sequoia League following a 3-0 win over Dinuba High on Sept. 10 in Reedley.
The Eagles then defeated Lindsay High School 3-0 on Sept. 13 in a non-league matchup.
On Sept. 10, Immanuel defeated Dinuba High. Set scores for the match were 25-18, 25-16 and 25-22.
Danielle Jefferies led the Eagles with 13 kills, while MacKenzie Costas had five kills.
Brooke Hatch had 12 kills and Costas had 10 kills. Hatch also had 16 assists
Reedley High football faces WUHS
Titans now 5-0 after win
over Riverdale High
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The Orange Cove Ti- tans football team stayed undefeated with a win over Riverdale High School on Sept. 14 in Orange Cove.
The Titans dominated the Cowboys and won 53-16 to move to 5-0 overall and 1-0 in the West Sequoia League.
Orange Cove High is tied for first place in the WSL with Caruthers High School and Fowler High.
All three teams are 1-0 in league.
Caruthers High is 5-0 over- all, while Fowler High is 3-2.
On Sept. 14, Orange Cove had a 20-9 lead at halftime
before outscoring Riverdale High 33-7 in the second half, including 27 points in the fourth quarter, to seal the win.
Freddy Medina had seven carries for 139 yards, while Mario Reynosa had 14 carries for 84 yards.
Nate Reyes had three catches for 59 yards and An- drew Leon had four catches for 53 yards.
The Titans will play Minarets High School (1-3 overall and 0-1 in the WSL )on Friday, Sept. 21, in O'Neals.
Orange Cove High's next home game will be played on Friday, Sept. 28 against Fowler High School.
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Danny Cortez, Reedley High Pirates running back, had 12 carries for 190 yards and two touchdowns in the Pirates’ 46-13 win over Mendota High School
on Sept. 7 in Mendota. Reedley High is 2-2 overall and will play Washington Union High on Friday, Sept. 21, in Easton.
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The Reedley High Pirates football team will play the Washington Union High School Panthers on Friday, Sept. 21, in Easton.
The Pirates are 2-2 overall for the first time since 2010.
Reedley High is coming off a 46-13 victory over Mendota High on Sept. 7.
The Pirates had a bye week on Sept. 14.
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