Shafter wrestlers win SSL title for fourth straight year
Shafter High captured its fourth consecutive South Sequoia League wrestling title in Corcoran led by coach Don Burns in his first year. Julio Lopez won the 130 pound class with all pins as Roy Valdez Roger Giovannetti and David Criswell also took titles. Runner ups included Floyd Case Ted Ulrich Tom Miriler Shane Duckett and Larry Ackman. Shafter hosts the SSL divisionals Saturday with Vasco and Sierra among contenders. Corcoran and Coalinga posted 100 and 91 in team scores. Darrell Fletcher, former Shafter coach now at West High, finished second in Yosemite League in his first season there.
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Roy Valdez
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Shafter Generals edge Wasco Tigers in hard fought 33 31 win
Shafter High Generals defeated Wasco Tigers 33 31 at the Tiger gym after trailing 19 9 at halftime. Kenny Marchman led scoring with 14, Peter Cobb 11, Mike Ramey 7, as Wasco fouls and a late surge produced a tense finish with four seconds remaining before Ramey’s free throw sealed the win.
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Generals
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Peter Cobb
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Wasco
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Mark Richardson
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Boat and RV Show Set for February 16 at Kern Fairgrounds
The four day Central California Boat RV and Sports Show runs Feb 16 to Feb 19 at Kern Fairgrounds during the Washington Birthday weekend. Dealers promise one of the finest showcases of cabins, boats, snow gear, fishing and hunting equipment, camping gear, and related recreation products with vendor demonstrations and questions answered by experts. Sponsored by the Fifteenth District Agricultural Association, the event features family friendly pricing and includes booths for accessories, vacations, and more, guiding visitors from San Francisco and valley regions to compare the latest recreation gear.
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Colonels versus Coalinga Tadpoles in SHS gym win
Shafter Colonels defeated Coalinga Tadpoles 48 to 33 Tuesday night at the SHS gym. The game was tied at halftime 28-22 before Shafter pulled away 12-4 in the final quarter led by Dean Flores 9 Eric Chamblee 9 and Mario Caudillo 8. Wasco Cubs then beat Shafter 52 to 37 Friday with Dan Jackson scoring 17 for Wasco.
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Coalinga Horned Toads
SHS Spring Activities and Upcoming Events
SHS announces spring sports practices beginning this week for golf tennis softball and track. A Valentine greetings sale supports the Valentine Day celebration and the Semi Formal is set for February 16 in the SHS gym with a reduced rate for couples. University groups schedule meetings, competitions, and socials, including a January run of events, FFA week with contests, and a Donkey basketball game. The Winter Sports Queen will be crowned at the Friday dance, and Unity of Black Students hosts an International Foods Buffet February 15. Drama practice for The Campbells are Coming continues for an April performance. Junior Class Barbeque is planned for March 2, SCICON counselors assist Buttonwillow sixth graders February 20–23.
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FFA
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Key Club
Sheri Almberg
FHA
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Sequoia-Serria
Jenny Cole
Carol Starrh
America Martinez
Debbie Ricks
Unity of
Sharon Jones
Carrie Roake
Lori Cockrell
Tammy Daniel
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Norma Graves
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Steve Cauzza
Don Burleson
Carolyn Novak
Scicon
Clemmie Gill School of Science and Conservation
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S.H.S
By Carolyn Novak
Lee Moore
Osborn Brothers
Buena Vista
Teddy Howze
Superior
Marness Racing
Joe O'Brien
Erent
Joe O’brien
Shafter Lions Club
O’ Brien
East Lerdo Highway
Lions Light Conservation Program
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