Sweet 13
High School Baseball/Softball February 13, 2012 0
By CHACE BRYSON | Editor Aaron Solis had a pretty memorable first day as a teenager. The left-handed pitcher of Nogales National Little League was handed the ball for his 13th birthday “” in the U.S. bracket semifinal of the Intermediate Little League World Series on Aug.... Read more
Slamming The Door
High School Baseball/Softball February 13, 2012 0
By CHACE BRYSON | Editor It may have been the easiest decision Jorge Guerrero faced at any point during the Intermediate Little League World Series to that point. With his Nogales National Little League All-Stars holding a 6-5 lead heading into the bottom of the seventh... Read more
Meet the Canyon Creek Intermediate All-Stars
High School Baseball/Softball February 13, 2012 0
#7 JORDAN NEVAREZFavorite Baseball Team: San Francisco GiantsFavorite Baseball Player: Troy Tulowitzki Favorite Baseball Moment: “Whenever we’re winning a game”Favorite Non-Baseball Hobby: Hanging out with friends or swimmingWhy He’s Excited About the LLWS: “We’re having fun and have the chance to go to the championship.”Favorite Superhero: My DadBiggest Inspiration: My... Read more
Learning Curve
High School Baseball/Softball February 13, 2012 0
By MIKE YOUNG | SportStars Defending your home turf in an international competitions is enough pressure for anyone “” ask any Olympian. The boys of Canyon Creek Little League could tell you something a little about it too. The District 57 host team for the Intermediate... Read more
Build Back Up
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
HEALTH WATCH By Michelle Cappello With the World Cup rounding into full swing, we are watching the most elite soccer athletes playing consecutive matches in the heat of the Brazilian winter. Here at home, with our summer soccer programs in full swing, we are seeing our young soccer... Read more
Walnut Creek Aquanuts Scare up a new Season with New Athletes and Coaches
Club Sports February 13, 2012 0
Walnut Creek’s Larkey Pool looked like a pumpkin patch as orange-capped swimmers replaced the usual Saturday practice with a costume contest, games, performances, and a BBQ. The festive day began as athletes and coaches dazzled friends and family with (mostly) home made costumes depicting Minions, Super Hero’s, Synchro... Read more
By Trevor Horn | Contributor Justice Shelton-Mosely is the Sacramento version of Boobie Miles from the acclaimed 2004 film “Friday Night Lights.” The junior for Capital Christian High in Sacramento does it all ““ almost. “The only thing I am not doing is playing Nifae (Lealeo’s)... Read more
Concord High offensive coordinator Jon Bell has seen pretty much everything in his time as the Minutemen’s offensive maestro. He’s played a part in a North Coast Section title run, and played a key role in orchestrating the fast-paced approach that has helped establish Concord as a perennial... Read more
Get Hip
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
Hip Pain : Hunter Greene, M.D. Hip arthroscopy is fast becoming one of the most popular procedures in sports medicine. New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez and Olympic sprinter Tyson Gay both had the surgery to fix a torn labrum and impingement. Both quickly returned to their respective... Read more
What Kind of Leader Are You?
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
GET MENTAL : Erika Carlson Leadership is huge factor in sport success. It’s a common myth that leaders are born, not made. The fact is, effective leaders have a specific set of skills. And, contrary to popular beliefs, there are a variety of personalities that can lead effectively. ... Read more
Push Through the Pain?
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
Health Watch : Dr. Nirav K. Pandya 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... Read more
Head Strong
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
California is generally known as being “cutting edge” for new technology and environmental awareness. However we are far behind the east coast in regards to the evaluation and management of suspected concussion in the adolescent athlete. Luckily Governor Brown recently signed legislation aimed at filling in some gaps.... Read more
