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Wasco High's varsity football coach, Chad Martinez, thinks the Tigers may take it all the way to the finals in this year's season. Martinez greets anyone who steps into his classroom with a smile and a welcoming attitude. "We have a well-oiled machine working in Wasco," he said. Martinez spent a year as football coach for Delano High School before arriving in Wasco. He has previously coached basketball, soccer and track, but football is where his heart lies. "This is my 10th year of coaching," h...
The Wasco Tigers lost their second challenge in a row Friday night, this time at North, 22-8. Wasco gave back a botched punt early in the first quarter to set the tone for the game. That play led to quick seven points by the Stars, creating a lead they never gave back. The Tigers go up against McFarland next week, hoping to improve their 1-2 record....
The Wasco Bengals hit the road on Saturday to face Bakersfield Central, and the varsity team came home with a big 44-8 win. Michael Villalpando scored three of the Bengals' touchdowns. On offense, he scored two rushing touchdowns and had a late catch for a first down that helped keep the Bengals rolling. On defense, Villalpando was all over the field with multiple tackles, including a strip fumble which he took for a touchdown as well. All teams played great and brought home wins in three of...
The Wasco Tigers lost to Madera South, 42-21, Friday night, getting behind 14-0 in the first quarter, then scoring two touchdowns in the second quarter to make up the distance. But they couldn't keep up, and lost the nonconference game. This takes them to 1-1 for the season so far....
Saturday was opening day for the Wasco Bengals, and it was a winner. The final score was Bengals 44, Southern Ravens 0. With a lot of fanfare, both teams' players were individually introduced to the spectators. From the beginning of the game with the Bakersfield team, smart spectators brought their own canopies for protection against the beating sun, and several brought their own umbrellas. While most people were watching the game, smaller ones were running and playing on the bleachers. Cheers...
At left, tight end Kevin Chavez hauls in a touchdown pass during a scrimmage against Independence High School in Bakersfield Saturday night. Top right, Wasco's Christian Alvarez runs for a touchdown. Bottom, Sean Sharp runs past a defender for a touchdown. (Photos by Jennifer Johnson)...
Eddie Velasquez and his wife, Erica Alvarado, strongly support a local traveling basketball team. Velasquez coaches, while Alvarado is the team mom, nurse, cook, and caretaker. The team's name is 2nd to None and is part of the Latino Basketball Association. They manage a high school team of 15- to 17-year-olds, and because they love the game so much, they also manage an adult basketball team. "We have a mixture of kids," Velasquez said. "There are 10 players on a team at any time that travel...
The Wasco Reserves are looking to end a long losing streak over the next week. That string goes back to July 8 when the team beat the cellar-dwelling California Whiptails, 5-3, just prior to the All-Star break. And they'll have plenty of chances to do it at home. Only one game is on the road starting tonight, Thursday, at 7 p.m. against the Monterey Amberjacks. That one road game is only down the highway at Bakersfield on Friday, against the Bakersfield Train Robbers at 7:45 p.m. (thanks to Sam...
A strong end game wasn't enough for the Wasco Reserves to recover from a 7-run third inning produced by the Bakersfield Train Robbers Saturday night. The Reserves lost, 9-5 -- the seventh in a row for the inaugural season, whihc now has a record of 15-34. But there is some good news for the team. They are out of the cellar, giving up that spot to the 5-40 California Whiptails. The Reserves are in town Sunday night against the Train Robbers, in the Ballpark at 7 p.m., and here Monday and Tuesday against the High Desert Yardbirds, again at 7...
Despite scoring three runs in each of the last four innings, the Wasco Reserves were unable to outblast the High Desert Yardboards in an 18-13 marathon Sunday afternoon -- and stretching into the evening. The 4-hour, 20 minute game in Adelanto included 3 homes runs among the 24 total hits. Although he only lasted a little more than an inning, Matt Willimas took the loss, in a game that included 24 walks between the two teams. Wasco was actually winning going into the fourth inning, but three run...
Offense was the name of the game Friday night as the Wasco Reserves came out strong and then held on to beat the California City Whiptails, 11-9, at the Ballpark. It was a comback from another high-scoring game on Wasco Tribune Night Thursday, where they came out on wrong end of a 9-8 score against the Monterey Amberjacks before over 350 fans. It was a big night for third-baseman Austin Hoffman, who came up with a home run and four RBIs. L. Jackson also homered, and Ethan Skowronski had four RBIs. Thanks to strong backing from his teammates at...
The Wasco Tribune will sponor a night out with the Reserves Thursday, June 27 at 7 p.m. when the local team plays the Monterey Amberjacks. There will be free hot dogs, soda and $1 admissions, courtesy of the Tribune. All are welcome....
The Wasco Reserves have turned things around by winning their four of their last five games. On Thursday, June 13, the Reserves beat the Monterey Amberjacks 4-3; on Friday, they beat the California City Whiptails 4-3; on Saturday, June 15, they beat the Tucson Saqueros 3-2 on Sunday, June 16 they beat the Saqueros again with a score of 3:2. They lost their game on Monday, June 17, to the Bakersfield Train Robbers 11-8, but came back Tuesday by defeating the Bakersfield Train Robbers 5-2. The...
Behind five strong innings from Alex Hernandez and two hits from first baseman Kash Mattson, the Wasco Reserves took another game from the Sagueros in Tucson Saturday night, 3-1. Wasco goes up against onterey Amberjacks Wednesday at 7 p.m.in Wasco.- The linescore: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Wasco Reserves 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 3 1 Tucson Saguaros 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3 0 ---- FRIDAY NIGHT The Wasco Reserves started strong Friday night in Tucson, but couldn't stop a big fourth inning, losing to the Sagueros, 10-4. The Reserves took an early 2-0 lead into the...
The Wasco Tiger Sharks Swim Team has been busy with two very important meets. The A team showed their skill on Saturday, June 1, and the B team displayed their skills on June 4 at Barker Park. Swimming results can be found at the Kern Swimming website at kernswimming.com. Barker Park was crowded with well over 200 people, many spread out on the grassy area eating or resting and some even reading to pass the time until it was time to watch a race. Several vendors pitched their canopies and provid...
Despite a tough early season, the Wasco Reserves are hoping to turn things around in their inaugural season. "We're going to get better. I promise you, we will get better," Coach Bill Moore said after their loss on Tuesday night to the Bakersfield Train Robbers, 3-2 at the Ballpark. And it has been a tough season so far. At 3-9, the Reserves sit in bottom of the Pecos League standings. But Moore sees some light ahead. "We have some good players, just not enough of them," he said. This is his fou...
A four-run third inning brought it home for the Reserves Tuesday night at the Ballpark, making it four-for-five for the locals The 5-2 win makes them 7-12 so far for the season. Tyler Dupree;s single brought in two runs (JJ Santa had doubled already) before he came in on Austin Hoffman's two-run homer in the middle of the inning. Defensively, Arten Rank went four strong innings, and AJ Clayton got the win from his two innings on the mound. Adam Ramirez got the save. The Reserves are back at the...
The Wasco Rserves lost to Monterey on Saturday, 5-3, despite a late-innings push to make up the difference. The Reserves, now 3-6 in Pecos League play, have a chance to get back at the Amberjacks Sunday in Monterey at 4 p.m. The return to the Wasco Ballpark on Monday against the High Desert Yardbirds at 7 p.m....
The Wasco Reserves are looking to come back to Wasco fon winning note today a 7 p.m. at the ballpark against the High Desert Yardbirds. Sunday, the new team was unable to extend their two-game winning streak against the Monterey Amberjacks, losing 5-3. Alex Goodman took the loss for the locals. The defeat puts the Reserves' record at 3-7. The visiting Yardbirds will come into the game at 7-4. The linescore: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E WAS 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 4 0 MON 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 x 5 5 0 The...
In the city's first major league baseball game in history, the Bakersfield Train Robbers beat the Wasco Reserves in their opening home game Saturday at the Ballpark, 5-3. Despite leading off with two runs in the bottom of the third inning, the Reserves didn't hold on for long, giving up three runs in the top of the fourth. They tied it up in the bottom of the seventh, but two runs on a single and a double in next inning took hem their their third loss. Catch Charlie Padilla had two hits in four...
The Wasco Reserves won their first game of their inaugural season Monday night in Bakersfield -- and it took them plenty fo time to do it. The 2-1 victory against the Bakersfield Train Robbers at Sam Lynn Ballpark was a defensive challenge, with single runs in the fourth and fith innings keeping them tied up through the 11th. Right fielder Stephan Sutton's single got him on base, and catcher Charlie Padilla's fielder choice brought Sutton in, after he had advanced on another single by second...
It's time to introduce another new Reserves baseball player. This time, he has Wasco ties. Kelvin Guzman, originally from Wasco, moved to Corona, N.Y., with his family because his grandparents lived there and his mother got a head security guard position at La Guardia Airport in 2001. He graduated from Newtown High School in nearby Elmhurst in 2014. Some highlights during his high school years included three-time Gold Glover as catcher in high school. He was named a Silver Slugger in 2014,...
Athletes come from all over the United States to compete with the Pond Running Club. "They compete first in the Central California area, and after qualifying, then compete in the regional, which could be the East Coast, West Coast or Midwest," says founder and coach Humberto Vargas. Students from McFarland, Delano, Wasco, Arvin, Lamont, Richgrove and Shafter compete for the local club. "There are a few kids from Bakersfield who also participate," he says. "Last year's nationals were held in...
"Football is alive and well in Wasco." That's what Bengals President Juan Bernal feels. A minicamp was held at Wasco High School on Saturday, and the Bengals kicked off their 46th season. Athletes for ages 7-14 were encouraged to come out and see what being a Bengal is all about. "Our minicamp is designed to encourage athletes and parents to learn about who we are, and what they can expect by joining our organization," Bernal said. "We have a great culture and history." He added that the...
On Monday, the Wasco Bengals closed their 45th football season. They gathered to recognize team and individual accomplishments, and this year, especially to honor long-time Wasco youth advocate Marty Jones. One player from each of the five teams was presented an award in honor of Jones. In 1982, Jones served as president and head coach of the local youth football organization known as the Wasco Packers. While Jones was the leader, the Packers won the Southern Youth Football Championship. He...
