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Lauren Owens Davis – Water Polo
Owens was a key contributor at both ends of the pool, leading the Blue Devils to their fifth consecutive Sac-Joaquin Section Division I championship. A four-year starter, Owens was a section champion every year. She scored once in Davis’s 11-3 rout of St. Francis in this year’s title game... Read more
After 4 straight BVAL titles, Heritage has never been more primed for its first NCS crown. Read more
With help from Nevada Union, Granite Bay football delivered a magic moment to senior Travis Bauer  Read more
A blend of camaraderie, talent and experience could be perfect mix for Christian Brothers. Read more

Wildcards

GolfHigh School Golf November 14, 2013 0

Young and fearless, Dougherty Valley girls golf took a giant leap forward in winning its first NCS title. Read more
SportStars’ pre-tournament look at the top four NCS Divisions. Read more
Losing three straight section titles has given Alhambra an edginess and a hyper-focus to get back Read more
Matt Jimison, Ian Book and Jake Browning comprise a motherlode of young QB talent along Hwy. 50 Read more
   I ended my most recent column describing the importance of improving both the anaerobic (without oxygen) and aerobic (conditioning) systems for most team field and court sports.     The reason I’m discussing team sports is simple, they tend to fall in the middle of the black hole of... Read more
   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
   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... Read more
   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.     Through education, self-awareness, and... Read more