Sportstars
Frank Kurtz – Brentwood – Track & Field
   Kurtz showed he’s rounding into fine mid-season form with a dominant effort at the Stanford Invitational on April 5. The standout sprinter won the 400 meters — his signature event — in a time of 47.58 seconds. It was the third straight year that Kurtz has won the... Read more
First Pitch I Chace Bryson        Another state championship basketball season is in the books, and there was a lot to enjoy about the tournament.     And still some to grumble about.    We still feel there has to be some way to re-tool the Open Division in order... Read more
Training Time | Tim Rudd for IYCA    Why is it important for your athletes to get stiffer early in the process of deceleration? I discussed why it’s an indicator of athletic success and vital for the health of your athletes in my last column.    Today I’m going... Read more
CYCLING INJURIES : Hunter Greene    Mountain biking is surging in popularity among high school students in Northern California, as evidenced by the growing number of high school mountain biking teams. It’s an inclusive, fun and challenging sport that appeals to recreational riders and experienced competitors alike.     No... Read more
Trevor John – Danville – Basketball
   John put on his own personal shooting clinic, and he did on the biggest stage. The Cal Poly-bound swingman tied a CIF Division I State Championship record with six 3-pointers en route to a game-high 23-points as the Mustangs won their first state title. John hit his first... Read more
Lexi Tubbs – Modesto – Basketball
   She capped her high school hoops career by leading the Crusaders to a 64-55 victory over Santa Barbara that earned her team the Division III state championship. Tubbs had a team-high 11 points and pulled down 10 rebounds to put an exclamation point to an outstanding season and... Read more
‘Knuckleball Princess’ Chelsea Baker off to a perfect start in her prep baseball career Read more
Bear Grylls will launch his exclusive Bear Grylls Survival Academy. Also, check out 10 survival tips from the expert himself.  Read more
Neither injuries, an 0-5 start to their season, or large postseason deficits have derailed the Modesto Christian girls’ quest for their first state title. Read more
Big-hitting Bradshaw Christian won’t let itself be defined by school size Read more
   Sports with a lot of overhead motions can lead to shoulder pain, and could mean rotator cuff injuries.  Shoulder Injuries | Dr. Hunter Greene    Rotator cuff injury and inflammation is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain. Sports that involve repetitive overhead motion, such as... 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... Read more