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   East Bay Sports Academy girls gymnastics got off to a great start to their season in early September by attending The PINK Meet in Fremont. The meet is unique in that it donates a portion of their registration fees to Breast Cancer Awareness, and all the competitors are... Read more
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. ““     WCA athletes returned home victorious from the most elite synchronized swimming competition of the year! More than 350 swimmers from 41 teams across the country competed for titles at the 2014 US National Championships held in Oro Valley, Arizona on April 8-11.     The... Read more
  Turkey Trot, Nov. 26, Roseville, CA Before all the feasting begins, start your Thanksgiving off right with the City of Roseville’s annual Turkey Trot. It’s a 5K/10K fun run or walk for the whole family and the action starts right at the Vernon Street Town Square. Proceeds from... Read more
   Giving proper attention to strengthening the rotator cuff muscles may save you from severe shoulder injuries down the road.  Powered By Truck : Anthony Trucks    For those who may not be aware of my football and NFL career, I was forced to retire due to shoulder injuries. ... Read more
  1. ST. FRANCIS-MOUNTAIN VIEW (29-5 in 2015)   Returning plenty of talent from their 2015 Central Coast Section Open Division championship roster, the Lancers were a no brainer to begin at No. 1 this season. UCLA-bound outfielder and pitcher, Jeremy Ydens, will lead a dynamic offense and solid... Read more
   Race reports can be one of the biggest tools for young “” and veteran “” endurance athletes  TriSTEPS : Liz Elliott    Congratulations on completing your first race. So what now? Start with a race report.     Write down everything that happened from the start of the race to... Read more
   Swimmers rely heavily on their shoulders, and should take care of them accordingly.  Swimming Health : Hunter Greene, M.D.    Often swimming thousands of yards in the pool each day, swimmers put a great deal of stress on their shoulders. As a result, shoulder injuries are very common... Read more

Growing Pains

Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0

   Young athletes often look forward to their growth spurt, but it’s also a time to be cautious.  Health Watch : Dr. Nirav K. Pandya    With summer right around the corner, many young athletes wonder, “Is this the summer that I am going to grow six inches?”    ... Read more
Official NCJLA games and non-conference competition for U11, U13, U15, JV, and Varsity.  4 lighted all-weather turf fields guarantee play. Full service food and beverage with covered seating and view of all 4 fields.  Elevated field seating, concrete walkways, sibling play structure, and free parking. Sponsor booths by Sling It... Read more
  If you’re reading Bleacher Blast, chances are you follow Rugby NorCal. And if you do, you’ll be just as excited to learn that USA Rugby and TLA Worldwide announced the greatest stars in professional rugby will again return to Chicago, IL for “The Rugby Weekend” on Friday, November... Read more
   Livermore, CA, USA “” Baseball fans will be heading to Livermore soon for the Little League Intermediate World Series, July 29 – August 4, at Max Baer Park. Also celebrating the event will be Grand Slam Safety, a new company dedicated to developing innovative products to keep players... Read more

Flying High

Uncategorized February 13, 2012 0

  More than 20 minutes had passed since the final siren sounded on Foothill High’s  28-14 win at Freedom in Oakley.  Foothill running back Isaiah Floyd is one of the last few players to work his way across the field so toward the bus that will take him and... Read more