Shafter High track team update shows strong relay and sprint marks
Shafter thinclads hosted a quadrangle with Wasco Coalinga and Garces. Edward Burns led with three wins in the mile 880 and the 2 mile, plus a second in the mile relay. Jesus Hernandez and Dale Ashley posted multiple wins as Phillip Anderson and others posted top finishes. Varsity scores listed with Wasco leading.
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Coalinga
Garces
Edward Burns
Clint Bergen
Mike Thullen
Burns
Dale Ashley
Jesus Hernandez
Phillip Anderson
Dan Ballard
Dean Florez
Ed Chacon
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Keith Wilson
Shafter
Mike Ramey
Jose Ramos
Jackie Baxter
Paul Bender
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Kent Wells
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Ozzie Espinosa
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David Criswell
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Hernandez
Jeff Poplin
Doug Deleasa
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Shafter Dodgers tie league mark with Garces win
Shafter baseball evened their league record at 3-3 by defeating Garces 7-2. Pitcher Brett Evans worked the full game with two strikeouts. Solid defense came from Joe Sital and Tim Smith. Offensively Joe Finn and Donney Clark sparked a fifth inning rally with key stolen bases.
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Recreation District aims to fund broad programs in Shafter
Evan Jones chairing a committee argues recreation districts serve all residents not just athletes. He cites baseball as a group activity, says June ballot will decide, and May 8 is registration deadline. Districts would cover ages from pre school to seniors, funded by various sources beyond local taxes.
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Wasco to Host Special Olympics Swimming Exhibition
The Wasco Special Olympics Swimming Exhibition happens Saturday May 6 at 9 30 a m at the Wasco Pool. Dee Olson Kern County Special Olympic coach brings her swimmers for fun fellowship and competition with Wasco Shafter area participants under Jan Hagen. A welcome by the mayor opening parade music and a clown are planned along with various swimming events. The Wasco Junior Women's Club and Wasco Recreation and Parks District support the event.
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Wasco Recreation and Parks District
High School Superstars Logo Luncheon Olympiad Planned
Lunchtime Olympiad begins May 1 with class based competitions. Each class will crown a Superstar as top scorer. Prizes award 100 spirit points. Events include weight lifting 75 yard dash sit ups pull ups baseball throw and basketball.
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