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SportStars 100: Top 25 Athletes
  1 – Maggie Steffens, Monte Vista-Danville, Water Polo When we named her our first SportStars Female Athlete of the Fall in January of 2011, we asked her if she could see herself competing at the Olympics. This is what Steffens said: “I can envision myself (in London), but... Read more

SportStars 100: Top 25 Teams

Blog February 13, 2012 0

  1. De La Salle-Concord Football 2014  While the Spartans have had an honor roll of talented individuals play between the white lines at Owen Owens Stadium, it’s impossible not to think of that football program and not think TEAM. There was little doubt a De La Salle football... Read more

Way of the Warthog

Blog February 13, 2012 0

The vast majority of those who play rugby find a passion that they cannot ignore and a brotherhood that serves them for life. I can attest to this. As a young-gun in Jr. College, I played for the Santa Rosa Ruby Club. Of the two years on the team,... Read more
Rocklin, CA – April 8, 2015 – Rugby Norcal is pleased to announce they will be hosting the 11th Annual Northern California Invitational Tournament (NCIT) and High School Playoffs at Cherry Island Soccer Complex on April 18 -19. This two-day event will also serve as the championships for some divisions... Read more
When it comes to lightening your coaching load, tools and solutions are essential – and with SportStars Leaderboard sign-boards, we have you covered. These handy 2-ft tall X 4-ft wide, colorful, professional-looking indoor/outdoor sign boards help direct athletes, spectators and teams and officials – inform them of team standings,... Read more
  By JIM McCUE| Senior Contributor   Ask Folsom junior Jake Browning about his accolades and you are likely to hear about his linemen, receivers, coaches, and the Bulldogs’ success as a team.   The humble record-setting quarterback led Folsom to its second consecutive Sac-Joaquin Section championship and set... Read more

No Horsing Around

Blog February 13, 2012 0

By MICHAEL COPELAND | Contributor   Most SportStars readers probably aren’t aware that there are two middle and high school equestrian teams located along the I-680 corridor.    The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) was formed and organized to promote and improve the quality of equestrian competition and instruction available... Read more
Aaron Gordon fast-tracks to NBA lottery pick
Draft Double-up:    It was only fitting University of Arizona freshman forward Aaron Gordon was selected by the Orlando Magic with the No. 4 pick in the 2014 NBA Draft.    After all, the 6-foot-8 1/2 forward from Archbishop Mitty-San Jose proved over the last three years he’s among... Read more
Angels Camp, CA (September 16, 2015) ““ Northern California’s top junior golfers will compete in the Junior Tour Fall Series VI at Greenhorn Creek Golf Course, October 3-4, 2015. More than 100 golfers, ages 10-18, have already registered to test their shot-making abilities that will be demanded by the... Read more
   SACRAMENTO, Calif. ““ St. Francis senior Lauren LaRocco has committed to run for the University of Portland this fall. She will officially sign her National Letter-of-Intent on Wednesday.    “I am really excited,” said LaRocco. “There are so many benefits to running in college. It is going to... Read more
   SACRAMENTO, Calif. ““ Six St. Francis High School seniors signed a National Letter-of-Intent or made a commitment to play collegiate sports next year at schools across the country Wednesday.    They were recognized on campus after school and will be part of the school’s formal spring signing day... Read more