Christopher Correa

California

Journalist at Turlock Journal

Former pizza maker • Current @TurlockJournal reporter • @Stan_State '22 • Opinions are my own • [email protected]

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Articles

MLB All-Star Game voting: Where Tyler Soderstrom stands after first ballot update

1 week ago | turlockjournal.com | Christopher Correa

Though a handful of Tyler Soderstrom’s offensive statistics rank near the top among American League outfielders, the Turlock native and Athletics star has lots of votes to make up as he vows to be named an All-Star for the first time in his career. On Monday morning, Major League Baseball released their first update of Phase 1 fan voting for the 2025 All-Star Game in Atlanta on July 15.
Pitman’s Cervantes clutch in thrilling Rotary All-Star Game

1 week ago | turlockjournal.com | Christopher Correa

MODESTO — On one of the biggest stages most had ever stepped foot on, high school baseball stars from across Stanislaus County put on performances to remember Saturday afternoon. At the 33rd annual Modesto Sunrise Rotary All-Star Game at John Thurman Field, home of the Modesto Nuts, the Blue squad staged a thunderous comeback to down the Gold team by a 9-8 score.
Local stars cherish opportunities at Merced County All-Star Football Classic

1 week ago | turlockjournal.com | Christopher Correa

MERCED — A handful of local football players donned helmets and pads for the final time as members of their respective high schools on Saturday at the second annual Merced County All-Star Football Classic at Golden Valley High School. Though the North team that featured players from Turlock and Pitman fell by a 19-13 score, each had uniquely impressive individual performances as they showcased their talents to a new, Merced-heavy audience in the grandstands.
Local flag football stars help North earn win second-ever All-Star Game

1 week ago | turlockjournal.com | Christopher Correa

MERCED — Gracious for their invitation to the Girls Flag Football All-Star Game at Golden Valley High School in Merced on Saturday despite not being from Merced County, senior players from Turlock and Pitman made their presence known to the rest of the region. Defensively, Turlock’s Kealani Solis-Coelho and Karley Wool and Pitman’s Elexi Pulido helped the North team defeat the South by a 35-30 score. Serving as head coach for the North squad was Bulldogs head coach Aaron King.
COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Rodriguez heads to College World Series with Arizona

2 weeks ago | turlockjournal.com | Christopher Correa

Friday was the start of the 2025 College World Series in Omaha, Neb., and of the eight teams vying for the national title is Arizona, who have a face familiar to many locals on their roster. With the Wildcats for this run is Dom Rodriguez, a 2021 graduate of Turlock High School. The junior outfielder already appeared as a pinch-hitter in the club’s 7-4 loss to No. 11 Coastal Carolina in the opening game.
Rotary All-Star Game back at John Thurman Field, to feature local baseball standouts

2 weeks ago | turlockjournal.com | Christopher Correa

The Modesto Sunrise Rotary All-Star Game is back for its 33rd year, and for the first time since 2014, it returns to the home of the Modesto Nuts. After hosting the All-Star Game for seven years (the classic was null from 2020 to 2022 due to the pandemic, Stanislaus State hands the baton to John Thurman Field. Taking to the iconic minor league facility on Saturday will be 43 players from 19 schools throughout Stanislaus County.
Merced County All-Star Football Classic expands to include Turlock, Pitman and Denair players

2 weeks ago | turlockjournal.com | Christopher Correa

Golden Valley High School’s Veterans Stadium is set to host on Friday the Merced County All-Star Football Classic, a showcase created last year after the Rotary Bob Green Football Classic was canceled in 2020 and never returned. But don’t let the name fool you, stepping onto the field for the event’s second edition will be a contingent of players from Turlock-area high schools.
CCAL, TVL baseball awards dominated by local programs

3 weeks ago | turlockjournal.com | Christopher Correa

After a season that saw multiple local baseball programs earn trips to the postseason, it should come as no surprise that players from Turlock, Hughson, Hilmar and Pitman earned end-of-year recognitions from their respective leagues. For the second year in a row, Turlock’s Mike Souza was named the CCAL’s Coach of the Year after leading the Bulldogs to a consecutive league title with a 14-1 record.
Turlock native lands on first MLB All-Star ballot

3 weeks ago | turlockjournal.com | Christopher Correa

It’s election season, and Tyler Soderstrom is making an early push for votes. In a 14-3 win against the Minnesota Twins at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento on Thursday afternoon, the Athletics’ Tyler Soderstrom drove in six runs on a pair of home runs, a 2-run shot and a grand slam. His 13th and 14th home runs of the season lead all A’s, and the blast with the bases loaded marked the first of the 23-year-old’s career.
Graduate unveils renovated training room at Turlock High to complete Eagle Project

3 weeks ago | turlockjournal.com | Christopher Correa

Sarah Galvan was one of 577 students who graduated from Turlock High School on Friday, but before the ceremony, she unveiled a parting gift to current and future students and staff that was nearly eight months in the making. On Wednesday afternoon, Galvan, her family and Turlock High School staff held a grand opening ceremony for their newly renovated athletic training room, an Eagle Scout project supported by dozens of local organizations and community members.