Mistakes Costly As Generals Bow To Panthers
The 0-4 Shafter Generals fell 22-6 to Porterville at home Friday night as miscues and blocking lapses doomed the defense and offense. John Myers led Porterville with 227 rushing yards on 20 carries, while Shafter’s Mark Richardson and Earl Williams connected for 10 of 19 in the air. Coach Jan Stubbe urged fundamentals and a strong mental push as the team heads to San Luis Obispo Friday, aiming to rebound and build confidence amid a tough start.
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Carolyn Novak
Porterville Panthers
Jan Stubbe
Generals
Porterville
Panthers
Meyers
Swearington
Styles
Panther John Meyers
Shafter
Stubbe
Danny Ballard
Ken Ellis
Scott Criswell
Fabian Jimenez
Philip Anderson
Mark Richardson
Earl Williams
Mike Ramey
San Luis Obispo
Colonels Lose Close Game With Porterville JV
The Colonels fall 10 6 to Porterville JV as the visitors score all points in the second quarter on a 26 yard pass and a 26 yard field goal. Shafter answers in the third with Sammy Cavasos catching a 72 yard pass from Scott Peterson but the PAT fails. Final drive stalls at Porterville five yard line.
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Colonels
Porterville JV
Porterville
Shafter
Sammy
Cavasos
Scott Peterson
Shafter Frosh Cox Leads Rushing In Narrow Win
Greg Cox led Shafter with 79 rushing yards on 13 carries while Peterson passed for 164 yards and a touchdown. Porterville quântr 127 yards. Shafter fumbled four times and had one interception as next week’s frosh game heads to San Luis Obispo. Cox, a standout sophomore, stars at tailback or safety and appears among top rushers in league play.
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Peterson
Cavasos
Shafter
Greg Cox
Colonels
Porterville
San Luis Obispo
Greg
Homecoming Queen nominees named at Shafter High
This week previews Homecoming with candidates Laurie Sapp Lori Lewis Debbie Mitchell Kris Olsen and Cindy Handel chosen by Black Sand Pep Club. Escorts listed and ASB official Laurie Sapp to head festivities while student government posts receive fresh announcements and club schedules ahead of SSL season.
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Laurie Sapp
Lori Lewis
Debbie Mitchell
Kris Olsen
Cindy Handel
Black Sand Pep Club
John Haworth
Brian Kaler
Vic. Link
Clint Bergen
Tim Smith
ASB
Ken Crouch
Jerry Mesa
Gail Monk
Kristi Hill
Yell
Pam Fletcher
Silvia Montoya
Elena Espericueta
Annette Carrasco
Rosalie Lopez
Cindi Floyd
Michael McCoy
Lori Mitchell
Francine Saldana
Michelle Wilson
Brenda Allen
Lanette Johnson
Andrea Neufeld
Dawn Ann Robertson
Becky Taylor
Jeff Colvard
Connie Lopez
Joey Eho
Laurie Pearson
Diana Valdez
Joleen Banks
Amy Handel
Aaron Wilson
Kendra Peters
Steve Wells
Melinda Zachary
CSF
Garces
Wasco
Coalinga
San Luis Obispo
Wayne Wong
Judicial Board
Sandra Litke
Luis Fontes
Paula Kurtz
Gates
Terry
Shafter High
Homecoming Set At Shafter High October 19 1979
Shafter High schedules Homecoming events with a football game at 8 p.m. on October 19 and pregame activities including a Senior Steak Dinner from 5 to 7 30 p m An assembly will announce Homecoming Queen candidates and escorts Alumni are invited to refreshments at 6 p m in Home Economic Hall Past Homecoming queens are encouraged to attend for reminiscing and fun.
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Shafter High School
General Philip Anderson Seeks Strong Season Outlook
Senior Philip Anderson, number fifty seven, stars at center on offense and anchors defense for the Generals who sit 0-4. He earned multiple school honors across football, track, and wrestling, and praises coaches for high standards and strong principles. Anderson values the four years with the same teammates, notes a visible Christian commitment on the field, and stays active in FCA, Block S, Key Club, and church groups while aiming to rally the team to a successful season.
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Philip Anderson
Phil
Generals
Philip
Christ
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Block S
Key Club
Congregational Churches
Varsity Volleyball Advances to 1-1 In SSL Play
The Varsity squad under Coach Shoenhair split SSL matches with Taft and Coalinga, lifting league record to 1-1. Starting lineup includes Flad Webster Ford Fenderson Mullen Plaza with reserves Mahan Ringborg Cargill. Taft games 15 13 and 15 10, Coalinga 15 2 and 15 6. JV drops to 0-2. Colonelettes fall 10 15 13 15 and 9 15 12 15. The team heads to Garces and Wasco next.
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Carolyn Novak
Taft
Coalinga
Bonnie Flad
Robin Webster
Tammy Ford
Sherri Fenderson
Shelia Mullen
Debbie Plaza
Lille Mahan
Ricky Ringborg
Martie Cargill
Wildcats
Generalettes
THS
Horned Toads
Colonelettes
Shoenhair
Garces
Wasco
PG&E Stream Scouts Report On Kern River Area
PG&E Stream Scouts note cooler weather at high elevations and renewed activity for trout anglers. Fire danger remains in all areas with open flame restrictions in some forests. check local conditions. Kern River and linked creeks show normal flows and warm, clear conditions from Johnsondale to Lake Isabella and beyond, with many named streams listed.
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Pg&e
Kern River
Wallace
Hitchcock
Gallats
Ming
Hidden Lakes
Johnsondale
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