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Bob Highfill has worked in The Record's sports department since 1990. He has covered a variety of sports, including high schools, Pacific and professional sports. In 2006, he was named sports editor. Bob is a graduate of Lincoln High and the ... Read FullJason Anderson
Jason Anderson is an award-winning sportswriter whose work has been honored by the Associated Press Sports Editors, Associated Press News Executives Council, California Newspaper Publisher’s Association and other organizations. Anderson came to ... Read FullStephen Roberson
1995 Sacramento State graduate with a bachelor's degree in journalism. Worked for the Oakdale Leader from 1996 to 1997, then spent 10 years with ANG Newspapers as the local sports editor for the San Joaquin Herald (formerly the Tri-Valley Herald's ... Read FullCategories
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Going into Season 5, Thunder has reason to be optimistic
The Thunder face off against the Idaho Steelheads tonight in the season opener in Boise, Idaho, and as always at this time of year, fans are wondering what kind of team this will be.
The answer is that Stockton should be pretty darn good, based on the opening-day roster. And we all know the roster will [...]
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Fun day at the Fan Fest
The Thunder’s annual Fan Fest is a rare chance for the team’s supporters to see the players up close and personal. And one of the most enjoyable parts is the question and answer sessions, which the players seemingly really enjoy.
One young lady asked the players what their favorite prank was. There were several good ones, [...]
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Thunder’s preseason debut a mixed bag
The result doesn’t matter much, but here it is:
Bakersfield 3, Thunder 1 on Thursday in an exhibition game at Stockton Area. But many of Stockton’s top offensive players were sitting in the stands watching while coach Matt Thomas took a look at players on the bubble who are trying to make the team.
Clearly, two potential [...]
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Thunder players skate in NHL rookie games
Three players who have worn the Thunder uniform participated in NHL rookie games on Thursday, but not for the same teams.
Forward James Bates and goaltender Bryan Pitton played for the Edmonton Oilers, the Tnunder’s parent club, against the Vancouver Canucks. Bates had an assist in a 6-3 Oilers win.
Forward Igor Gongalsky is in camp with [...]
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