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   Winning should never be sole justification for any coaching style, or the lone measure of coaching success. Editor’s Note: This column is the continuation of a two-part look at particular coaching styles. Coach Kallam will return to the Q/A format in our next issue.     In the book... Read more
Dylan Kainrath Loomis – Football
The running back has taken over the rushing load after TeVon Rhyne went down with a season-ending knee injury in the team’s second game. Kainrath’s latest effort saw him carry the ball 50 times for 226 yards and score three TDs in the Golden Eagles’ win over… Read more
Belinda Hu San Ramon – Golf
   When it comes to a postseason debut, it doesn’t get much better than what Hu did at the North Coast Section Div. I Golf Championships atPeacock Gap Golf Club on Oct. 28.  Two weeks after shooting 2-under at the Diablo Foothill Athletic League Championships, Hu tied for… Read more
   We here at SportStars are big fans of Halloween. For evidence, check out my sweet Jim Harbaugh look to the right. (Special thanks to Freedom High football coach Kevin Hartwig for use of the headset.)    I didn’t have to throw my red challenge flag once during the... Read more
What region plays better football, Bay Area or Sac-Joaquin? Bragging rights aren’t so easy to claim. Read more

Klass Act

Uncategorized October 31, 2013 0

San Ramon Valley aims for another NCS title behind one of the country’s best young players  Read more
After 3 years of near misses, Whitney-Rocklin golfer Kelsey Ulep prepped for one last title run. Read more

Dire Skates

Uncategorized October 25, 2013 0

EPIC Skatepark of Rocklin, a treasured indoor skate facility since 2009 and one-time cover subject for SportStars, is in danger of having to cease business. Read more

Goal Oriented

Uncategorized October 22, 2013 0

With a focus on strong goaltending, Rio Americano water polo may be poised for two more SJS titles. Read more
Shaped through triumph and tragedy, Maddie Dilfer is the positive force driving state-ranked Valley Christian. Read more
   Americans love football.     It’s no surprise that athletes from the high school level on up are drawn to the game. In 2012, a whopping 4.2 million played football, including more than 1 million high school students.    But popularity comes with a price, and in the case... Read more
   Sports concussions have received significant attention over the last decade due to advances in research and education. Improved understanding of this neurologic phenomenon has led to more accurate identification of previously missed cases. An astounding 2 to 3.5 million sports concussions are estimated to occur every year. The... Read more