Oakdale, United States (Local)
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Dennis D. Cruz focuses on local sports, particularly high school athletics in Oakdale, California. His coverage heavily emphasizes event outcomes and announcements related to various sports such as basketball, soccer, wrestling, cross country, football, volleyball and water polo.
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Oakdale’s Caden Adams charged through the defense and was able to block this Ponderosa punt early in Friday night’s playoff game. He ultimately scored a touchdown on the play to get the host Mustangs on the board; they went on to defeat Ponderosa by a 35-20 final in the Nov. 14 first round game. Jeff Kettering/The Leader
As we all prepare to gather around the table and give thanks this Thanksgiving, it is yet again a time to reflect on what we are thankful for.
Oakdale junior Anthony Navarro works to escape the clutches of the Vanden defense as he looks to get into the end zone on Friday night, Nov. 21. He scored from 30 yards out, helping the Mustangs to a 45-13 win over the visiting Vikings. Jeff Kettering/The Leader
The offensive fireworks continued in the fourth quarter, as Burford scored a fifth time on a seven-yard rush less than one minute into the quarter and a successful two-point conversion gave Oakdale a 36-35 lead. But 58 seconds later, Woodcreek found the end zone on a 24-yard reception by Murchison giving Woodcreek a 42-36 lead. Gardner showed his arm strength when he connected on a deep pass to Eli Briseno for a 36-yard touchdown with 8:50 remaining in the game. Another two-point conversion gave the Mustangs a 44-42 lead.
Jones gave Oakdale a 56-48 lead when he powered his way through the lane for a layup with 5:22 left in regulation.
Time Out 12-24-25 DENNIS D. CRUZ Published: Dec 24, 2025, 6:50 AM Saturday, December 13, 2025 marked the end of an era.
The varsity team improved to a 15-1 overall record for the preseason with the trio of tourney wins.
Pitcher Peyton Wallace went the distance on the mound for Oakdale in a 2-1 varsity baseball win Friday over Mountain House. He tossed a complete game, striking out 11. Photo By Jeff Kettering
With the start of Major League Baseball, my oldest son asked: “Dad, have the Giants won a World Series?” I said: “Yes son. They just won.” … and then I realized it was 12 years ago. Wow, that really shocked me. It seemed like just yesterday us Giants fans were celebrating. It seemed like just yesterday we were saying “Even Year.” Well, the reality is; it was not yesterday. It was a dozen seasons ago and six “even years” have come and gone. Wild, right/ However, I took the opportunity to reflect and reminisce about the dynasty that took place in 2010, 2012 and 2014.
He enjoyed learning from his coaches, spending time with his teammates and playing the game.
