Gary Dutton will be trying to make it two in a row as the IMCA Modified drivers return to Bakersfield Speedway on Saturday night for a second straight week of action.

Dutton raced to a Hobby Stock victory last Saturday night before jumping into an IMCA Modified and driving to victory in that division as well.

Gary Dutton will be trying to make it two in a row as the IMCA Modified drivers return to Bakersfield Speedway on Saturday night for a second straight week of action.

Dutton raced to a Hobby Stock victory last Saturday night before jumping into an IMCA Modified and driving to victory in that division as well.

New Fresno State football coach Tim DeRuyter knew what Bakersfield has to offer long before he made his first public appearance here Wednesday.

After all, DeRuyter's quarterback, Derek Carr, and half a dozen other Bulldogs hail from Bakersfield, and he plans on keeping that pipeline flowing freely in the future.

New Fresno State football coach Tim DeRuyter knew what Bakersfield has to offer long before he made his first public appearance here Wednesday.

After all, DeRuyter's quarterback, Derek Carr, and half a dozen other Bulldogs hail from Bakersfield, and he plans on keeping that pipeline flowing freely in the future.

Bakersfield College freshman pitcher-designated hitter Tyler Painton has made a verbal commitment to accept a baseball scholarship to Oregon State.

His father, BC coach Tim Painton, said he preferred not to comment until the official letter of intent has been signed.

Bakersfield College freshman pitcher-designated hitter Tyler Painton has made a verbal commitment to accept a baseball scholarship to Oregon State.

His father, BC coach Tim Painton, said he preferred not to comment until the official letter of intent has been signed.

Baseball

Ridgeview 11, Mira Monte 10

Baseball

Ridgeview 11, Mira Monte 10

The battle for South Yosemite League baseball supremacy isn't over yet. And oh, what a battle it has been so far.

Ridgeview prolonged the final outcome of the SYL title race with a dramatic 11-10 victory over visiting Mira Monte on Wednesday.

The battle for South Yosemite League baseball supremacy isn't over yet. And oh, what a battle it has been so far.

Ridgeview prolonged the final outcome of the SYL title race with a dramatic 11-10 victory over visiting Mira Monte on Wednesday.

The second annual Amgen Tour of California Women's Time Trial Race, is set to take place in Bakersfield during Stage 5 of the 2012 Amgen Tour of California on May 17.

The Amgen Tour of California Women's Time Trial Race will use the same course as Stage 5 of the men's individual time trial in Bakersfield. The women's event will be an invitation-only competition featuring the leading female athletes in the world of cycling, all vying for a piece of the $10,000 prize pool.

The second annual Amgen Tour of California Women's Time Trial Race, is set to take place in Bakersfield during Stage 5 of the 2012 Amgen Tour of California on May 17.

The Amgen Tour of California Women's Time Trial Race will use the same course as Stage 5 of the men's individual time trial in Bakersfield. The women's event will be an invitation-only competition featuring the leading female athletes in the world of cycling, all vying for a piece of the $10,000 prize pool.

The boys tennis teams at Liberty and Stockdale will finally get a chance to break their tie, and this one will have everything on the line.

The Patriots and Mustangs tied three times during the regular season -- 6-6 in both league meetings and 3-3 in a Lynch Cup match (won by Liberty on the third tiebreaker). Monday, the Central Section announced they'll play once more as the Nos. 4 and 5 seeds paired against each other in the Division I quarterfinals Thursday.

The boys tennis teams at Liberty and Stockdale will finally get a chance to break their tie, and this one will have everything on the line.

The Patriots and Mustangs tied three times during the regular season -- 6-6 in both league meetings and 3-3 in a Lynch Cup match (won by Liberty on the third tiebreaker). Monday, the Central Section announced they'll play once more as the Nos. 4 and 5 seeds paired against each other in the Division I quarterfinals Thursday.

IRVING, Texas -- Tyrone Crawford can't overstate the impact his two seasons at Bakersfield College had on his football career.

So, when the 22-year-old defensive end who was a third-round pick of the Dallas Cowboys in April's 2012 NFL Draft was asked about his time in Bakersfield during his first day of practice recently at the Cowboys' rookie minicamp, he got a bit nostalgic.

IRVING, Texas -- Tyrone Crawford can't overstate the impact his two seasons at Bakersfield College had on his football career.

So, when the 22-year-old defensive end who was a third-round pick of the Dallas Cowboys in April's 2012 NFL Draft was asked about his time in Bakersfield during his first day of practice recently at the Cowboys' rookie minicamp, he got a bit nostalgic.

Three Taft College baseball players earned all-Central Valley Conference recognition this season.

Catcher Pierce Belaustegui, who hit .317 with three home runs and 24 RBIs, was the lone Cougar to make the first team.

Three Taft College baseball players earned all-Central Valley Conference recognition this season.

Catcher Pierce Belaustegui, who hit .317 with three home runs and 24 RBIs, was the lone Cougar to make the first team.