Generals Fall to Taft in One-Sided 54-7 Showdown
Shafter’s varsity football absorbs its second league loss as Taft dominates 54-7. Taft jump starts with a fumble recovery and key runs by Goff, Zumbro and Heathcott. Shafter’s lone score comes from Bobby McIntosh, while Taft adds a late safety and two field goals.
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Shafter
Taft
Billy Fore
Wildcat
Chet Goff
Bill McElroy
Wildcats
Lon Bitzer
Generals
Chris Hudgens
Goff
Bobby McIntosh
Lon Hyer
Scott Heathcott
Doug Twitty
Twitty
Fred Adams
Paul Kennedy
Adams
Randy Cole
Mike Hudgens
Brad Zumbro
Randy Pittman
Zumbro
Headcott
Mark Kirschenmann
Larry Fields
David Criswell
Dennis Williams
Mike
Generals Seek Second Win as Corcoran Visits Friday Night
Shafter’s Merv Huston leads the Generals against Corcoran at Corcoran High School seeking a second victory in four league outings. Corcoran, with only three varsity players including J D Florence, relies on Florence’s 893 rushing yards and a strong defense. The Panthers’ backfield features Brett Griffith and Greg Gresham, while Wasco loss notes frame Corcoran’s struggles. Football action begins at 5:45 with Jayvees, Varsity at 8:00.
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Merv Huston
Shafter Generals
Panthers of
Corcoran
Corcoran High School
Mike Graville
J. D. Florence
Florence
Graville
Panthers
Wasco
Sheldon Smith
Gra
Shafter
Bobby McIntosh
David Criswell
Generals
Brett Griffith
Taft Bobcats end Shafter Colonel SSL streak
Taft High Bobcats defeated Shafter High Colonels 22 to 6 at Shafter High Field ending the Colonels SSL undefeated run. Key plays included Harold Helt kickoff return and William Hedrick scoring drives with Dan Miralez and Ernie Lopez contributing on offense and defense.
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Arlie Smith
Shafter High Colonels
Taft High Bobcats
Shafter High
Colonels
S.S.L
Harold Helt
Taft
William Hedrick
Scott Kelley
Joey Pittman
Hedrick
Bobcats
Sam Arrington
Ernie Lopez
Lopez
Shafter JV Volleyball Wins Tie For First In SSL
Shafter High School JV volleyball ends the season tied for first in the South Sequoia League with Coalinga at eight wins and two losses while the Generalettes finish league play fifth with four wins and six losses.
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Shafter High School
Shafter
Coalinga
Corcoran
Taft
Panthers
Torey Britt
Vicki Shoenhair
Bucks Improve to 4-0 With 42-30 Victory Over Taft
Shafter's Bucks stay undefeated by beating Taft 42-30 last Thursday. Delgado connected with Ashley for a 32-yard pass before Dale Ashley punched in a yard TD. Haworth added a 53-yard score to spark the fourth quarter rally as Taft led 36-22 at one point.
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Shafter
Bucks
Taft
Tom Cloud
Mike Haworth
Jose Delgado
Phil Johnson
Dale Ashley
Delgado
Ashley
Haworth
Buck
Cloud
Keeley Sets Course Record as Shafter Dominates SSL Meet
Keeley won the varsity cross country race with a 14:35 course record, Angel Carillo was runner up, and Burns and Poplin posted strong times. Shafter led team scoring across divisions, with the girls narrowly second to Coalinga and the Freshman team posting a perfect 15 score.
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Shafter
Fresh-Soph
Mark Keeley
Angel Carillo
Ed Burns
Jeff Poplin
Burns
Poplin
Corcoran
Vasco
Coalinga
McFarland
Debbie Towery
Priscilla Lopez
Gloria Rivera
Tony Espinoza
Julian Castilleja
Hilario Cavasos
Colonels
Jose Ramos
Mike Ortega
Jose Jimenez
David Villalvazo
Sam Chacon
Wasco
Hunting Outlook and Regulated Quarters Across Northern Counties
The piece notes a disappointing deer season and pleasant perch, then shifts to pheasant hunts in Five Points Mendota Huron and Corcoran with two then four bird limits. It details turkey opening in Monterey San Luis Obispo counties with private land access, fees, and hours. It warns hunters to seek landowner permission and references gear and dogs for birds.
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Lower Peppermint
Kern County
Kiwanis
Lion Clubs
Mendota
Huron
Corcoran
Monterey-San Luis Obispo
Sporting Goods
Paso Robles
California
DFG
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Shafter Press
Paul. Jacobsen
Hudgens
BY Jay Olsen
Clippi
Dan Miralez
Pittman
Keith Wilson
Helt
Arrington
Miralez
Richland Chevrolet—Olds
Frosh-Soph
J.V
Vars
Allen Farm Service
Keeley
Juan Castilleja
Clint Bergen
Ricky “Rice
Bergen
Rice
By Steve Merlo
Shafter Yamaha
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