Last second free throw cinches Wasco defeat for Shafter
Shafter High School Generals edged Wasco High 50-49 at Wasco with Cordell Watson sealing the win on a second free throw with one second remaining. Jose Vargas led Wasco with 17 points, while Bryan Nixon and Ty Rekosh added 12 each for SHS.
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Shafter High Ski Club Drafts Sierra Summit Trip Raffle
The Shafter High Ski Club will raffle a ski trip for two to Sierra Summit with transportation by Airport Bus of Bakersfield and day lift tickets. Draw dates include March 4 11 18 25. A $1 donation buys three tickets and $10 buys five extra tickets. Contact a club member or Mrs Shoenhair at 746 4961 ext 43 or purchase tickets at Shafter High School.
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Shafter High Boys Soccer Remains Undefeated in 6-1 Win
Shafter High School’s varsity boys soccer defeated Wasco 6-1 last week. Valentino Zamora and Robert Hernandez each scored twice, with Felix Lopez and Jorge Maldonado adding one each. Maldonado had three assists, while Lope, Lopez, and Zamora contributed assists. Matt Marler made four saves as Wasco managed five shots on goal. Shafter ends the regular season 6-3-3. Wasco finishes 0-12.
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North High shuts out Shafter in 6-0 soccer win
North High School defeated Shafter High School 6-0 last week. Shafter led 1-0 at halftime but failed to keep control in the second half, firing five shots on goal to North’s 11.
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Ladies fall to Wasco in season finale 62-33
Wasco High School, the South Sequoia League champions, defeated Shafter's Lady Generals 62-33 in the final league game. Sheila Boatwright opened the first quarter with four points, helped by Jennifer Flad and Noelani Livingston, but Wasco stepped up in the second period as Angie Davidson led the Tigers while Shafter managed only six points in the stanza.
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Golden rule for pre emptive bids in bridge play
The article analyzes a bridge hand from a tournament, noting that a pre emptive bid often leads to poor scores. It explains that jumping to 4S after a two suit pre empt shows an overbid and that you should not rebid unless partner supports your suit. The author warns that South’s overreach went down three and criticizes not doubling as a missed defensive chance. East West commentary highlights that the rest of the hand followed typical distribution with spade length and minor suit signals.
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Athletic transition and sports coverage at Shafter Press
Stephen McFadden reflects on sports reporting and community coverage in Shafter. The newspaper pledges broad sports reporting from youth leagues to Shafter High School graduates continuing in college, inviting readers to call 746-4942 with any local sports updates.
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General Open Golf Tournament boosts school project
Boosters host the Second Annual General Open on Saturday April 29 at Northern Golf Course to raise funds for Shafter High School's new weight room. Last year over 100 golfers joined a six man scramble with $50 player fees and $100 hole sponsorships from local businesses. Awards go to top seven places plus longest drive closest shot and a new car for a hole in one.
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