We Meet Again
More Sports May 29, 2015 0
By JIM McCUE | Senior Contributor A familiar scene is about to be played out at the ballpark. Perennial baseball powers Elk Grove and St. Mary’s will face off again for the Sac-Joaquin Section Division I Championship in a best-of-three series on May 29-30 at Sacramento City College. Since... Read more
Howling Success
More Sports May 14, 2015 0
By CHACE BRYSON | Editor In the movie, “Bull Durham,” Tim Robbins’ iconic character Nuke LaLoosh found himself in a situation in which he really wanted to throw a fastball against the advice of his catcher, played deftly by Kevin Costner. His reasoning? “I want to announce my presence... Read more
ASA Memorial Day Classic May 23-25
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ASA Memorial Day Classic May 23-25:The sun will be shining, bats will be swinging and that’s how you know it’s Memorial Day weekend in Placer Valley. Come check out the awesome action at Maidu and Mahany Parks in Roseville and also at Lincoln High School, Wilson Park and Foskett... Read more
Baseball or Softball-Thinking About Being a Switch Hitter?
More Sports February 9, 2015 0
Switch Hitter Questions Becoming a switch hitter is a difficult decision that some baseball and softball players will have to make. Before you make the decision to become a switch hitter, you need to be able to answer some questions about yourself. If you’re a natural right handed batter,... Read more
Winter Baseball Coaches Clinic
More Sports January 5, 2015 0
Coaches Classic Clinic: Baseball Coaches get to have all the fun! And for $40, this one’s a steal! This Holiday Clinic is specifically for coaches and parents of high school, travel ball and Babe Ruth/Pony League teams. You’ll learn coaching techniques from an outstanding team of former professional players... Read more
2013 Bay Area Baseball/Softball Players to Watch
More Sports February 13, 2012 0
BASEBALL Andrew Buckley, P, De La Salle-Concord, Sr. COMMENT: Posted a 1.71 ERA with a 5-2 record and one save over 49 innings. Bryson Brigman, SS, Valley Christian-San Jose, Jr. COMMENT: Two-year starter for Warriors is already a two-time All-CCS player and a two-time world champion... Read more
Purple Powerhouse
More Sports February 13, 2012 0
If there was a flashpoint to the 2011 Amador Valley softball season that concluded with the program’s first North Coast Section title, it came in the Livermore Stampede tournament in early April. The Dons were 9-0 after beating Oak Ridge-El Dorado Hills in their tournament opener, and then a... Read more
The Intimidator
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SCOUT IT: Looking at the best Bay Area backstops
More Sports February 13, 2012 0
SCOUT IT OUT LOUD Northern California is one of the most plentiful regions for producing professional baseball players. Take a look at the big league rosters and you will find all-star caliber players such as Dustin Pedroia (Woodland), Jimmy Rollins (Alameda), and CC Sabathia (Vallejo) and of course many... Read more
Gauchos baseball searches for balance
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NorCal Softball Preview 2012
More Sports February 13, 2012 0
SOFTBALL PRESEASON TOP 20 NorCal rankings only. Records are from 2011 1. Archbishop Mitty-San Jose (28-3) Power, speed and pitching are all present for a Monarchs team which began the year as the state’s No. 1 team. 2. Sheldon-Sacramento (27-6) Huskies lose power-bat Danielle Henderson, but... Read more
NorCal Baseball Preview 2012
More Sports February 13, 2012 0
BASEBALL PRESEASON TOP 20 NorCal rankings only. Records are from 2011 1. Jesuit-Carmichael (25-6) If your ace is committed to Stanford and your SS to Oregon State, good things are happening. 2. St. Mary’s-Stockton (22-9) Switch-hitting star Gio Brusa leads the way for a Rams squad... Read more