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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1987
Page
6
Suffering from a 38 51 defeat to Tehachapi on December 8, the Generals faced a surprising setback as the opposing team pulled away in the later stages.
Dec 11 Kern Valley beat Shafter 60-48 as Jimmy Neal returned tall and strong. Generals trailed early but fought back, led by Cordell Watson and Mark Fowler, with Chris Ruiz icing a late three.
Ryer's Corner Generals opened with a 2 point win over Porterville but have dropped three straight. Poor passing and shooting lapses, outplayed especially in the second half, have left them averaging 47 points while opponents reach 60. Limited practice amid game pressure hinders stamina for four quarters and quick fixes are needed to climb in the standings.
SHS wraps up a short season as seven team members under Coach Dan Branham competed in 10 dual meets, three invitationals, one area meet and the Valley Championship in Visalia on Nov 20. Standouts include Christal Quintana finishing 9th at Hanford Invitational and 13th at Valley, with 14 38 in the three mile races. Fay Maynard improved to 21 54 in three miles as the boys posted 16 to 18 minute marks with Manuel Valasquez winning at Hanford Invitational.
North High traveled to Shafter hoping for an easy win but fell 2-2 in a hard fought game. Shafter, fresh from a 7-2 loss to Foothill on Dec 8, pushed back with aggressive play and a late goal attempt. Valentin Zamora and Felix Lopez each scored for Shafter while brothers Bran and Ryan don Gladden split defensive duties. Coach Jim Grady praised the team’s growing understanding and performance.
Coaches recognize four season goals: have fun learn act like winners and be winners for Generals and Colonels teams. Awards plaques certificates and letters honor players across football volleyball and cross country with staff praised for behind the scenes help and community support at a school awards night.
The schedule lists boys and girls soccer fixtures at Wasco with dates in January and February. Notable entries include games on Tuesday January 19 and Tuesday February 16 along with playoff timing and a game on Thursday February 18. Entry notes admission prices of 130 dollars and 130 dollars for select games.
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