Orestimba basketball players are transitioning from lacing up the football cleats to now lacing up those basketball shoes on the hardwood floor as the 2019-20 basketball season approaches.

A new coach but familiar figure is at the helm for the varsity basketball Reds this season.

Gustine High will field a team long on varsity experience in the upcoming girls basketball season, bolstering the Lady Reds’ hopes to return to the playoffs for the first time since the 2014-15 Southern League championship season.

Orestimba girls basketball players have hit the hardwood to begin drills for the upcoming season.

The rich lore of the long-standing Gustine-Orestimba football rivalry grew even deeper Friday.

Orestimba wrapped up a frosh-soph Southern League champion in emphatic fashion Friday.

Gustine put on an offensive show Friday, lighting up the Waterford scoreboard to the tune of 52 points.

An upset-minded Delhi team controlled the football and the tempo through most of one half Friday.

Orestimba’s Lady Warriors put the finishing touches on a solid Southern League season last week.

Orestimba turned in one of its most explosive offensive performances of the season Friday, lighting up the scoreboard in a 55-14 frosh-soph win over visiting Delhi.

Orestimba teams turned in a dominant showing at the Southern League cross country finals Friday, placing first in the women’s competition and finishing second to Waterford by the narrowest of margins in the men’s race.

The frosh-soph Reds visited Waterford Friday looking to build on their dramatic victory over Le Grand the previous week.

Emily Lopez hits for the frosh-soph OHS Lady Warriors against visiting Gustine last Tuesday. Orestimba posted a 25-16, 25-18 win over the Lady Reds. Later in the week, Orestimba dropped a 22-25, 27-25, 9-15 decision to Ripon Christian. 

Gustine’s Frankie Miske sends the ball over the net for the varsity Lady Reds against Orestimba last week. Gustine dropped a 21-25, 16-25, 11-25 decision to the Lady Warriors.

Frosh-soph Lady Red Alondra Ortiz hits against Orestimba in a Southern League match last Tuesday. Gustine dropped a 16-25, 18-25 decision to the JV Lady Warriors.

The varsity Reds were looking to treat their fans to a homecoming victory Friday, only to come up a touchdown short against Southern League foe Le Grand.

Orestimba homecoming is the time when the community and alumni all join to share memories and watch the big Friday night game.

A defensive-minded first half turned into a scoring clinic by the JV Warriors after intermission Friday.

Orestimba officially punched its ticket to the post-season with a pair of Southern League volleyball victories last week.

Lady Red Tianah Vitorino hits in a varsity match against visiting Delhi last Tuesday. Gustine and Delhi battled through five games before the Hawks prevailed 25-21, 25-23, 18-25, 16-25, 15-6. Later in the week, Ripon Christian defeated Gustine 25-27, 25-9, 25-9, 25-3. 

Gustine flashed fourth-down magic not once but twice for touchdowns - including the game-winner - to edge visiting Le Grand in a 23-21 thriller Friday.

Orestimba golfers Ryanne Alcala, left, and Sydney Bazar qualified for the section Division V tournament with strong showings in the Valley Foothill League South finals. The section tournament was played Monday in Auburn, where Alcala shot a 133 and Bazar carded a 137.

Gabriell Swisher serves for the frosh-soph Lady Warriors against visiting Denair last Tuesday. Orestimba defeated the Coyotes 25-5, 25-14. Later in the week, the JV Lady Warriors prevailed over Waterford 25-12, 25-19. 

Jasmine Reynoso makes the defensive play for the frosh-soph Lady Reds against Delhi. Gustine came away with a 25-14, 26-24 victory. Later in the week, Gustine dropped an 18-25, 21-25 decision to Ripon Christian. 

Orestimba had no answer for a methodical Denair offense Friday.

Southern League co-leader Ripon Christian lived up to its billing Friday night.

Orestimba’s frosh-soph Warriors seized the lead while fans were still settling into their seats Friday and never looked back.

The JV Reds traveled to Ripon Christian Friday hoping to build on their first win of the season a week earlier.

Janessa Marquez hits for the frosh-soph Orestimba Lady Warriors in their match against visiting Mariposa last Tuesday. Orestimba dropped a 20-25, 22-25 decision to the Grizzlies. Later in the week, the JV Lady Warriors defeated Le Grand 26-24, 25-20.

Lalanie Brace sends the ball over the net for Gustine in frosh-soph action action visiting Waterford last Tuesday. The JV Lady Reds prevailed 25-14, 25-13. Later in the week, Gustine defeated Denair 25-9, 25-16.

The Orestimba Warriors, coming off a great home win a week earlier, found the going much more difficult against Southern League co-leader Ripon Christian Friday.

Denair celebrated its homecoming Friday with a varsity football win over Gustine.

Orestimba cross country runners turned in a solid performance last weekend at the Bret Harte Frogtown Invitational Meet in Angels Camp.

Visiting Gustine stunned Denair with two late touchdowns Friday to earn a 20-19 frosh-soph win in dramatic fashion.

Janessa Marquez sends the ball over the net for host Orestimba in a frosh tournament held Saturday. The frosh Lady Warriors turned in a strong showing, topping Patterson 25-13, 25-11, defeating Stone Ridge Christian 25-20, 25-21, dispatching Lodi 25-19, 25-15 and prevailing over Pacheco 25-2…

Melanie De La Cruz makes the play for the frosh Gustine Lady Reds during Orestimba tournament action Saturday. Gustine fell to Beyer 19-25, 22-25, defeated Franklin 25-20, 25-23 and dropped a 25-24, 15-25, 5-15 decision to Kimball in pool play. In bracket play which followed, Gustine lost to…

Orestimba dropped a narrow decision Friday to visiting Ripon Christian, 14-12.

One week after suffering a tough loss to Mariposa, Orestimba bounced back to earn a crucial win over visiting Le Grand Friday.

Gustine came into Friday’s game against visiting Mariposa fresh off their first win of the season and with designs on improving to 2-0 in league play.

Orestimba capped a busy week with a win over rival Gustine Thursday.

Gustine’s Nia Kellum putts from just off the green during a league match against Orestimba Thursday at Diablo Grande. Orestimba came away with a 206-244 victory. Nia Kellum and Ashlyn Alamo each shot a 59 to lead Gustine. Megan Azevedo and Emma Woods each finished at 60, and Kailyn Medeiros …

Orestimba’s frosh-soph Warriors lit up the scoreboard Friday.