Second-half defense helped Manteca’s boys basketball team ward off visiting Oakdale in a 50-39 boys basketball win Wednesday.
After trailing 21-20 at halftime, the Buffaloes (5-3 VOL, 11-13 overall) raced away with a 16-7 fourth quarter.
Austin Barnes led them with 18 points, and coach Geoff Israel credits Landon Butler for providing a spark.
“Boys came out a little lethargic tonight,” Israel said. “A couple of guys have been sick and got winded. Landon Butler came off the bench and gave us great energy, especially in the second half defensively. His rebounds and steals all came in the second half. After halftime, the boys came out and played way better defensively.”
Butler contributed with four points, six rebounds and five steals. Tyler Watkins netted 10 points and three assists. Johan Perengilil had eight points and five rebounds.
Manteca has the rest of the week off from game action and next plays at Sierra on Wednesday, Feb. 5.
Ripon 71, Hughson 48
A 27-point outburst in the second quarter helped the Indians (6-1, 14-9 overall) stake a 38-22 halftime lead in the Trans-Valley League contest in Hughson.
Marcus Madoski led them with 29 points, hitting two of his team’s nine 3-pointers. Ethan Bauer complemented him with 17 points. Andrew Shaw buried nine 3s for his nine points.
Jackson Gehrke recorded 13 points for the Huskies (1-6, 10-13).
Ripon Christian 58, Hilmar 42
Mason Tameling made four 3s in the first half, as the Knights (6-1 TVL, 17-5 overall) took a 34-16 halftime lead on the road. He finished with 16 points and six rebounds.
Amos Cady continued his strong play with 19 points, six rebounds and five assists. Chase Bunnell (four rebounds, four assists, three blocks) and E.J. Bruno (seven rebounds) scored nine points apiece.
Walker Postma accounted for six of Ripon Christian’s 10 blocks, also finishing with three points and seven rebounds. Standout junior guard Jake Vander Veen was limited to two points and two assists after leaving the game with an injury.
BOYS SOCCER
Ripon 2, Orestimba 0
Brian Machado’s brace powered Ripon (4-1-3, 10-9-3 overall) to the big win over the TVL-leading Warriors (5-2-1, 8-8-3) at Stouffer Field.
Johan Padilla assisted both goals, and goalkeeper Deegan Nobles came up with four saves.
GIRLS SOCCER
Ripon 2, Orestimba 0
The Indians (8-0 TVL, 13-3-1 overall) mounted a 26-5 shot advantage in Newman but only had the two goals to show for it.
Olivia Maragos scored in the 27th and 64th minutes with assists coming from Emily Paxton and Katherine Van Gorkom. Ellena Parenti Gomez had two saves.
JV boys basketball
Manteca 52, Oakdale 48
Madden Melendez fired 15 points, and Mohammed Awan added 12 in the Buffaloes’ win. Mateo Gonzalez pitched in with eight points.
Frosh boys basketball
Oakdale 48, Manteca 38
Malachi Mix scored 14 points for Manteca. Anthony Anderson netted 11.