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Swimmer in the pool celebrating winning the race

Record Splash: CCC Finals bring titles and broken marks for MUHSD swimmers.

The Merced High girls clinched the CCC swimming championship and the Bears and El Capitan boys earned a share of the title.
Photo of Matt Thissen and Paul Hogue

End of an era: Hogue, Thissen leave lasting legacies that helped shape campus culture.

Merced Softball team celebrating win with one player lifted up on the others shoulders

Ramirez delivers walk-off magic as Merced clinches CCC crown.

The Bears win back-to-back titles with a dramatic walk-off hit against Awater.
Female track athletes running race.

Full speed ahead: Gallegos, Thunder relay team shine at CCC Track Championships.

Buhach Colony High star wins three individual events and teams up to break Merced County relay record.
El Capitan baseball player celebrating after game on field

Cool under pressure: Centeno lifts Gauchos to victory and a fifth consecutive CCC title.

El Capitan defeated Los Banos 2-0 to clinch a fifth straight CCC baseball championship.
GV volleyball players running through crowd high fiving.

Golden Valley gives seniors a special send-off after claiming the CCC championship.

The Golden Valley High boys volleyball team defeated El Capitan to clinch the CCC championship.
Loose and lethal: Bears roll past Buhach Colony behind big bats and big energy.

Loose and lethal: Bears roll past Buhach Colony behind big bats and big energy.

Merced defeats Buhach Colony to claim top spot in the CCC softball standings.
Bears rule the court as Merced sweeps singles and doubles championships at CCC Tournament.

Bears rule the court as Merced sweeps singles and doubles championships at CCC Tournament.

It was an all Merced singles final with Tetangco defeating Hansford for the second consecutive year.
Witt, Rivera lead offensive surge for El Capitan baseball against Buhach Colony.

Witt, Rivera lead offensive surge for El Capitan baseball against Buhach Colony.

The Gauchos remain all alone atop the CCC baseball standings.
Merced edges Atwater as Cabral delivers big hit and Ramirez shuts the door.

Merced edges Atwater as Cabral delivers big hit and Ramirez shuts the door.

The Merced High softball team improved to 3-0 in CCC play with narrow victory over Atwater to highlight MUSHD softball and baseball action.
Golden Valley High’s Dockstader hits all the right notes in a shutout symphony against Livingston.

Golden Valley High’s Dockstader hits all the right notes in a shutout symphony against Livingston.

Golden Valley picks up first win in Atwater Easter Tournament.
Strong pitching performance moves Atwater a step closer to tourney championship game.

Strong pitching performance moves Atwater a step closer to tourney championship game.

The Falcons have opened the Fran Oneto Atwater-Winton Lions Easter Baseball Tournament with back-to-back wins.
Unbearable for opponents: Merced ace Ramirez fuels Bears’ bid at a CCC title repeat.

Unbearable for opponents: Merced ace Ramirez fuels Bears’ bid at a CCC title repeat.

Bears start CCC 2-0 behind two dominant performances from their ace Annalise Ramirez.
Atwater High’s hot bats set tone in CCC softball opener.

Atwater High’s hot bats set tone in CCC softball opener.

Atwater, Merced and Buhach Colony softball all open CCC play with a win.
Four Buhach Colony High athletes make their college dreams official.

Four Buhach Colony High athletes make their college dreams official.

Buhach Colony High School celebrates signing day for four Thunder athletes.
Buhach Colony girls, Atwater boys take control at CCC Center Meet No. 2.

Buhach Colony girls, Atwater boys take control at CCC Center Meet No. 2.

Buhach Colony’s Gallegos, Llamas shine as Thunder host first-ever track meet.
Big throws, bigger legacy: Hammar Invitational honors longtime track & field coach.

Big throws, bigger legacy: Hammar Invitational honors longtime track & field coach.

Buhach Colony, Atwater set to host first track meet in BCHS’s new stadium, which will honor longtime coach Mike Hammar.
No frills, no problem: Wolves’ ‘bread-and-butter’ game rolls on.

No frills, no problem: Wolves’ ‘bread-and-butter’ game rolls on.

The Livingston High boys volleyball team remains undefeated in WAC after winning showdown against Beyer.
Strong pitching, defense help El Capitan secure second victory over Atwater this week.

Strong pitching, defense help El Capitan secure second victory over Atwater this week.

El Capitan senior right-hander Benny Centeno pitches complete-game victory over Falcons.
El Capitan strikes first in CCC baseball heavyweight series with Atwater.

El Capitan strikes first in CCC baseball heavyweight series with Atwater.

El Capitan holds off late charge from Atwater to win first game of big three-game CCC series.
Atwater High’s balanced attack powers another CCC win over Buhach Colony.

Atwater High’s balanced attack powers another CCC win over Buhach Colony.

The Falcons have scored 23 runs in two wins over the Thunder this week.
Volleyball roundup: El Capitan sets the tone with sweep in CCC opener against Buhach Colony.

Volleyball roundup: El Capitan sets the tone with sweep in CCC opener against Buhach Colony.

El Capitan boys start big for second consecutive CCC championship.
The Livingston High boys volleyball is back for more as Wolves chase elusive state title.

The Livingston High boys volleyball is back for more as Wolves chase elusive state title.

After falling one win short last season, Livingston returns a veteran core determined to finish the job.
Signed, sealed and delivered: Buhach Colony soccer star makes college choice official.

Signed, sealed and delivered: Buhach Colony soccer star makes college choice official.

Buhach Colony High’s Alcorn headed to Southern Utah after accepting a soccer scholarship.
Rooted in friendship: Ballard, Lara earn Golden Valley High’s first stunt scholarships.

Rooted in friendship: Ballard, Lara earn Golden Valley High’s first stunt scholarships.

Golden Valley High’s Ballard and Lara will be college stunt teammates at Westmont College in Santa Barbara.