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• Tracking down the best eats at Lodi Grape Festival

• Lodi Grape Festival's manager reminisces about early years

• Times a-changin' at junior colleges

• Third Republican hopeful joins race to seize Jerry McNerney's post

• Lodi man pleads not guilty to threats, sexually abusing wife

• Regional Roundup

February 9th, 2010

• Middle College High School rated one of the best — and a bargain, to boot

• Lodi decathlon boasts top team in county

• Man who sparked counterfeit case pleads guilty

• Local businessman will visit Haiti to look for family

• Man who claimed to be Yosemite Sam pleads guilty to meth charge

• David Harmer seeks Republican congressional nod

• Lack of evidence in case against suspect in 'drug deal' stabbing

• Regional Roundup

February 8th, 2010

• Public Meetings

• Locals pick best, most memorable Super Bowl commercials

• Regional Roundup

February 6th, 2010

• The Home Depot hopes to join Costco at Reynolds Ranch

• Meet Larry, Curly and Moe

• Baboon business

• Regional Roundup

• Several Lodi venues let you watch the Super Bowl in style

• Lodi Library celebrates 100 years of serving the community

• Culinary craft

February 5th, 2010

• Kids, teachers help Haiti by collecting pennies for Learning Link

• Lodi, Galt students reach out to help Haiti earthquake survivors

• Tasered suspect claims he is Yosemite Sam

• Hours of sweat and work go into putting on crab feeds

• Things looking up for state's real estate

• Correction

• Regional Roundup

• Stray bullet strikes Lodi home; police suspect gang activity may be factor

February 4th, 2010

• Managers at Geweke Toyota answer questions about recall

• Lodi City Council votes to replace play structure at Century Park

• Lodi extends ban on pot shops for another year

• Mokelumne River triathlon set for June

• Family, friends to run half-marathon in memory of Galt family

February 3rd, 2010

• Correction

• Delta College trustees again collide over stipend committee

• Bad bugs, weeds are hot topics at Grape Day

• Lodi-area senators Dave Cox, Lois Wolk admit to gifts; Tom Berryhill case pending

• Lodi Unified School District president issues warning to speakers over cuts

• Galt City Council avoids budget cuts — for now

• New Lodi Memorial Hospital emergency room opens to the public without a hitch

• Regional Roundup

February 2nd, 2010

• Local business leaders say tourism, Costco, Home Depot may play roles in city's future

• Correction

• Former Lodian Erica Davis is first paraplegic woman to summit Kilimanjaro

• Regional Roundup

• No snow leopards, otters for Micke Grove

• McNerney leads in campaign cash

• Police: Train victim was a Lodi teen

• Big rig plows 7 cars

• Jumpers across California

The following stories have received the most reader comments during the last 7 days.

• Will terrorists be given Miranda warnings? (75)
• Lodi Unified School District president issues warning to speakers over cuts (64)
• President Obama's first year (45)
• Many reject the politics of 'no' (45)
• Islamic symbol in mosaic — what is all the fuss? (44)
• Writer comments on Neely column (42)
• The Home Depot hopes to join Costco at Reynolds Ranch (41)
• Time to shed the convenient sham of 'Don't ask, don't tell' policy (34)
• We need to conduct respectful conversations (30)
• Tasered suspect claims he is Yosemite Sam (25)

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Sports Shorts

Boys Soccer
Varsity
Lodi 2, Stagg 1

Despite falling behind 1-0 in the opening minute of Thursday's non-league contest, the Flames rallied back for a win with a Hobie Day goal in the game's 72nd minute. The game-winning goal was assisted by Lucas Travis, in just the latest strike from Lodi's talented freshmen duo.

"We came out flat and got down, but I was really proud of the way they responded," Lodi head coach Tim Stutz said.

Travis tied the game midway through the first half with an assist from Daniel Ochoa, who Stutz credited for played a great game. He also praised the Flame backline for its solid play on defense. Goalie Jorge Diaz made four saves in the win for Lodi (3-0-2).

Girls Golf
Varsity
Tokay 273, McNair 298

Maggie MacFarlane shot a 46 to lead the Tigers (3-0) at Lockeford Springs. Kasey Ota and Katie Woznick each carded a 50, Karissa Kiriu shot a 58, Emily Scroggins posted a 69 and Jenna Kanegawa shot a 73.

Galt 226, Ponderosa 302

Riley Sexton turned in a 1-under 35 to lead the Warriors to a Sierra Valley Conference victory on Thursday at Forest Lake Golf Course. Demaree Sexton followed with a 44 for Galt (2-2 SVC), Brittany Hamrick shot a 45, Amber Garcia hit a 52, Willie Douglas carded a 50 and Alex Hohn shot a 53.

Lodi 237, Bear Creek 381

With Marissa Hinchman leading the way and carding a 2-over 39 on Thursday at Woodbridge Country Club's Lake Course, the Flames rolled to 2-0 in San Joaquin Athletic Association play. Lodi's Coby Kooyman shot a round of 45, Sarah Boles hit a 46, Danielle Aldrich posted a 52 and Courtney Schmidt turned in a 55 for the Flames (4-2 overall).

Girls Tennis
Varsity
Chr. Brothers 9, Liberty Ranch 0

The Falcons swept the Hawks in SVC action at Liberty Ranch.

In singles, Ashley Turpin defeated Ashley Haymore 6-0, 6-0, Katie Marshall beat Cassie Gomes 6-0, 6-0, Natalie Dreyer knocked off Lauren Moore 6-0, 6-1, Emily Bonsignore defeated Jennah Schraeder 6-0, 6-0, Kate Costa beat Danielle Sanders 6-0, 6-1 and Molly Hofcraft bested Alli Rasmussen 6-0, 6-0.

In doubles, Haley Havelock and Clara Johnson beat Lindsey Villa and Faith Lamire-Baeten 6-0, 6-0, Madison McRonald and Cecilia Crotti beat Tabitha Daniel and Courtney Buss 6-0, 6-1 and Alex Schrick and Erin Kennedy defeated Monica Fregoso and Azeret Gutierrez 6-0, 6-0.

Galt 8, Union Mine 1

The Warriors swept their doubles matches and won five out of six singles matches against Union Mine in Sierra Valley Conference play in Galt on Thursday.

In singles action, Galt's Christina Phillips defeated Bethany Massey 7-5, 6-1 in the No. 1 match, Jana Hackett downed Ellie Klumb 6-1, 6-1 at the No. 2 spot and Alexis Silva topped Lori Knudson 5-7, 6-2, 6-3 in the No. 3 match. In the No. 5 match, Courtney Wright bested Jessica Harris 6-2, 6-4 and Corrine Madison beat Ali Learner 6-1, 6-1 in the No. 6 spot for Galt's other two singles wins. Union Mine's Machaela Melrose defeated Galt's Devin Smith 6-4, 7-7 (7-4).

In doubles play, the Warrior duo of Allison Barsetti and Dani Wise out-played Gabby Aveni and Dylan Jacoy, winning the No. 1 doubles match 6-1, 6-3. At the No. 2 spot, Alyssa Greenhaw and Dani Smith posted a Galt victory, topping Laura Hammond and Jessi McPeters 6-1, 6-2. Galt's Alyssa Hurst and Ashley Rose teamed up for another Warrior win in the No. 3 showdown, besting Liz Bailey and Hannah Edminster 6-2, 6-0.

Lodi 7, Tokay 2

The Flames defeated the rival Tigers in preseason action on Wednesday at Tokay.

In singles, Tokay's Niki Polcerova defeated Anna Adams 6-0, 6-0 and Mandy Majidian outlasted Audrey Simon 7-5, 1-6, 10-4 for Tokay's only wins.

Lodi's Taylor Barajas won 6-1, 6-1, Leonie Lach won 6-1, 6-4, Emily Bingham beat Andrea Ikeda 6-2, 6-3 and Kendall Patterson knocked off Emily Brink 7-5, 6-0.

The Flames swept doubles. Taylor Lee and Jacque Lord beat Camille Santander and Janelle Wu 6-2, 6-0, Abigail Smith and Ashley Wonnel beat Calie Crothers and Morgan Hayes 6-1, 6-1, and Stephanie Sandoval and Mikayla Kidd won 6-2,6-2.

Cross Country
Varsity
Lodi defeats Tracy

The Flame boys and girls squads both defeated Tracy on Thursday at Lodi Lake, opening up the San Joaquin Athletic Association portion of their schedules with victories.

Brenley Noori led the Lady Flame attack, winning the girls race with a time of 20 minutes, 51 seconds. Her teammate Cassidy Daley followed in second (21:00) and Katie Westerterp finished in third (21:06) as Lodi took all of the top-10 places to cruise by Tracy's four-member team.

Tommy Lomeli paced the Lodi boys team, taking first place in the boys race and helping the Flames finish with 15 points, beating Tracy's 49. Lomeli won easily, finishing in 16:44, over a minute and a half faster than his teammate and runner-up Brandon Costa (18:22). Garrett Bertsch placed third for the Flames with a time of 18:27.

Results
Varsity Boys (5K)
Lodi 15, Tracy 49
1. Tommy Lomeli, L, 16:44
2. Brandon Costa, L, 18:22
3. Garrett Bertsch, L, 18:27
4. Hugo Rodriguez, L, 18:34
5. Mark Whittock, L, 18:43.

Varsity Girls (5K)
Lodi won by forfeit
1. Brenley Noori, L, 20:51
2. Cassidy Daley, L, 21:00
3. Katie Westerterp, L, 21:06
4. Xochitl Mellor, L, 21:08
5. Margot Haswell, L, 21:23
6. Sydney Olagary, L, 21:23.

Frosh/Soph Boys (2 miles)
Lodi 22, Tracy 34
1. Carter Duerksen, T, 10:22
2. James Reddis, L, 10:42
3. Matthew Mellor, L, 10:47
4. Austin Costa, L, 11:17
5. Alec Fromm, L, 11:26
6. Paul Gleason, T, 11:29
7. Cameron Mullen, T, 11:31
8. Zach Petitt, L, 11:35.

Frosh/Soph Girls (2 miles)
Lodi 20, Tracy 39
1. Teresa Lallana, L, 12:55
2. Katie O'Connor, L, 13:20
3. Kira Torretto, T, 13:30
4. Elizabeth Long, L, 13:38
5. Catherne Mayorga, T, 13:49
6. Olivia Smith, L, 14:05
7. Madelyn Blank, L, 14:08.

Tokay sweeps Edison

The Tokay boys swept their race in a 15-44 win to open up Tri-City Athletic League competition on Thursday, taking the first five places and with only a one-minute spread from first to fifth runner.

Sophomore Zack Leffler won the 5K race with a time of 18:07 and was followed closely by Luis Castillo (18:28), Jaime Maturino (18:29), Patrick Johnson (18:46) and Cory Pack (19:02).

Holly Rankin raced to another victory, winning the girls varsity race in a time of 20:31. The Tigers, who lost key runner Samantha Hanchey due to injury and she will be out for the remainder of the season, had to forfeit to Edison because they only had four runners. In the second 5K race of her career, Tokay's Haley Kroll finished second in 20:39.

Results
Varsity Boys (5K)
Tokay 15, Edison 44
1. Zack Leffler, T 18:07
2. Luis Castillo, T, 18:28
3. Jaime Maturino, T, 18:29
4. Patrick Johnson, T, 18:46
5. Cory Pack, T, 19:02.

Varsity Girls (5K)
Edison won by forfeit
1. Holly Rankin, T, 20:31
2. Haley Kroll, T, 20;39
3. M. Lim, T, 30:31
4. T. Stevenson, T, 35:18
5. E. Velasquez, E, 42:57.

Frosh/Soph Boys (2 Miles)
Tokay 18, Edison 45
1. Anthony Sorbera, T, 12:33
2. D. Hundal, T, 13:03
3. M. Zapanta, E, 13:26
4. D. Chour, T, 13:31
5. MJ Sidhu, T, 13:43
6. C. Martin, T, 14:01.

Frosh/Soph Girls (2 Miles)
1. M. McInnes, T, 15:59
2. M. Solanki, T, 16:00
3. K. Poutre, T, 16:00
4. A. Hernandez, T, 16:43
5. M. Batth, T, 26:42.

Soccer
Middle school
Vineyard Christian 1, Sierra Middle 0