Does anybody remember Wondo? Ahem, ya! Chris Wondolowski, the San Jose Earthquakes star forward is a product of local soccer clubs – this one in fact, Diablo FC. Wondo went on to play at De LaSalle before getting to the professional ranks and was a scoring sensation at the 2015 World... Read more

   The shifty running back closed out a stellar postseason by rushing for 125 yards and the eventual game-winning touchdown in a 14-7 win over St. Helena in the North Coast Section Div. V championship on Dec. 5.  Read more

   We’ve already reached November, which means two things: 1) We all have friends and family who are already Christmas shopping (and this annoys us), and 2) The 2014-15 school year has already reached its first championship season.     It’s true. The next six weeks should be quite eventful, taking... Read more

Campolindo’s 8-0 start has been fueled by the efforts of players following their siblings’ footsteps Read more

Two Bay Area swim clubs helped pioneer synchronized swimming, and remain a major national influence.   Here in the Bay Area, when we think of the success of our sports teams, a quick rundown of Super Bowls, World Series, and even the odd NBA championship may conjure up great memories.... Read more

Miramonte’s Sabrina Ionescu Wore A Team USA Jersey Once Again This Summer, Adding To An Already Stacked Resume • This story was originally published in July 2014. Blinded by the light of professional sports – and of course, the money on the men’s side – it’s easy to overlook USA... Read more

Walnut Creek was the gathering place for some of NorCal’s top girls basketball talents Read more

   Lacrosse may still lack regular attention and respect from those outside the game, but soccer was once like that too in the U.S. Behind the Clipboard By Clay Kallam    I play lacrosse but I don’t get any respect. I could play other sports, but I really love lacrosse.... Read more

With steadfast determination, Monte Vista brought home its first state championship.  Read more

   Motion analysis can help young athletes of all sports determine their risk of ACL tears, or their readiness to return to action.  Injury Prevention | Dr. Nirav Pandya    We are inundated on an almost daily basis in the media about professional and collegiate athletes who tear their anterior... Read more

From a doctor’s perspective, sinking focus into just one sport may not be the healthiest decision for a young athlete    With an increasing emphasis in high school athletics on obtaining a scholarship, there has been a rapid decline in multi-sport athletes.    I have seen an increasing number of... Read more

   With sports season in full swing, many athletes begin to feel the aches and pains of competition adding up. The decision to play with nagging injuries can become confusing when attempting to balance multiple different factors: parents, coaches, teammates, and even potential scholarship offers.     When is it OK... Read more