Shafter Generals roll past Firebaugh Eagles 71 48 in playoff opener
In Wasco last Friday the Shafter Generals dominated Firebaugh 71 to 48. Daniel Nieto scored 21 and Kevin Richardson 19 as Shafter built leads, while Richardson added 12 rebounds and Nieto 11. The win advances Shafter to face Dos Palos in the next round.
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Hoopsters advance in Valley Playoffs
Shafter's boys beat Firebaugh 71 to 48 and advance to a Dos Palos semi final on Tuesday at 7 30 p m. The girls defeated Yosemite Oakhurst 57 to 51 and will face Taft’s Lady Wildcats at 7 30 p m on Taft hardwoods.
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Shafter Wrestlers Compete in Valley Championship Meet
At Hanford High School the Shafter trio Joe Pressley Mark Lamas and Jeff Pankey wrestled in the Valley Championship meet. Top three in each weight class earned State Championship bids at Independence High School San Jose this Friday and Saturday. Pressley finished sixth in 148 lb division while Lamas and Pankey did not qualify. final placements not disclosed. Clovis West dominated with 151.5 team points as Shafter tied Hoover for fifth place.
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SHS Spring sports under way with several teams set
SHS spring athletic season begins this week with boys and girls tennis led by Raden Fortenberry and Carolyn Miller, varsity baseball coached by Mike Nichols, JV baseball headed by Arlie Smith, boys golf under George Larson, and diving into swimming with David Mizener. Track is led by weightman Kevin Richardson with Jan Stuebbe and Steve Wedel coaching, varsity girls softball directed by Vickie Shoenhair, and frosh soph softball by Chris Klekas. Support from the community is urged for upcoming events.
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Generals star Jeff Shepherd fuels basketball surge
6-3 senior forward Jeff Shepherd has become a key addition for the Generals. Coach Raden Fortenberry notes a 100% improvement since the season start. From Buttonwillow, Shepherd credits friend Daniel Nieto for polishing his game. He admires Julius Erving and recalls a late playoff winning shot. Off court he drums in a Christian Country band and plans a year farm work before college.
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Valley Playoffs Girls edge Yosemite Badgers 57 51 to open
Shafter Lady Generals upset Yosemite Oakhurst 57 to 51 in the Sequoia division opener. Haagg and Sublett led with key points as Shafter overcame an early 12-11 quarter edge, forcing 23 turnovers and converting free throws down the stretch to advance to Taft and a likely semifinal against Taft or Sierra Tollhouse.
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