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Kyle Harrison: De La Salle Baseball’s Kyle Cool

High School Baseball/Softball High School Sports Features North Coast Section April 5, 2019 0

With Unshakeable Poise, Hard-Throwing Kyle Harrison Is Dominating Opposing Batters And A Big Part Of The Spartans’ 9-1 Start To 2019 • It’s no stretch to say Kyle Harrison was businesslike from the day he was born. OK … maybe the day after. “He was born in San Jose... Read more

Ripon Christian’s Madison de Graaf: Refusing To Bend

High School Baseball/Softball High School Sports Features Sac-Joaquin Section March 27, 2019 0

Born Without An Elbow In Her Right Arm, Madison de Graaf Has Defied Any Limitations To Become A Standout Two-Way Softball Player For The Knights • Softball coach Lenny Rizzuto marvels at her consistency and excellence. Assistant coach Steve de Graaf, her father, is most proud of her emotional... Read more

Max Nyrop: Nothing But Zeroes

CalHiSports Insights High School Baseball/Softball High School Sports Features North Coast Section March 1, 2019 0

Alameda Senior Max Nyrop Finishes Just Two Innings Shy Of State Record For Consecutive Scoreless Innings Pitched • When a pitcher in baseball doesn’t give up a run and posts a shutout, the manager or coach is never questioned about poor sportsmanship. A run is a run and any... Read more

Sheldon Boys Basketball: Huskies Hunker Down

High School Basketball High School Sports Features Sac-Joaquin Section March 1, 2019 0

Using Depth, Experience To Overcome Key Injuries, Sheldon Won Its First Sac-Joaquin Section Title Since 2013 — Can Huskies Repeat As NorCal Champs? Sheldon has earned its standing as a Northern California boys’ basketball powerhouse — perhaps the best public school program in the region over the last 20... Read more

Lexi Webb: Oakdale Softball’s Ultimate Weapon

High School Baseball/Softball High School Sports Features Sac-Joaquin Section February 28, 2019 0

Oakdale’s Lexi Webb Might Just Be One Of The Best High School Softball Hitters In The Country — And She Can Pitch, Too • Lexi Webb, the embodiment of power and potential on the diamond, blushes when the conversation turns to her. These days, the Oakdale High senior has... Read more

Kari Geissberger: Day In The Life

High School Sports Features North Coast Section VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA February 27, 2019 1

Sunny With A Chance Of Spikes: Marin Catholic Volleyball Star, Kari Geissberger, Is A Ray Of Positive Energy — And A Devastating Hitter • Kari Geissberger doesn’t really walk across the Marin Catholic High campus. It’s more of a glide. That’s how quickly she and her 6-foot-5 frame seem... Read more

NCVA Power League: Girls Season Hits Full Swing

Club Sports High School Sports Features VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA February 1, 2019 0

Several Loaded Squads Gear Up For Club Power League Opening • As February arrives, so does the heart of the girls volleyball club season. The Northern California Volleyball Association Power League kicked off the 18U Division in December. Divisions 11U through 17U all get underway on Feb. 2-3 with... Read more

James Logan Basketball: Colt Fusion

High School Basketball High School Sports Features North Coast Section January 3, 2019 0

With Quickness, Shooting Prowess, Depth And A Defense-First Mentality, James Logan Basketball Is Aiming To Reach Its Second State Final In Three Years • You might think a team would be nervous. James Logan High’s boys basketball had been in control for most of its late December home game... Read more

Central Catholic Football: Raiders’ Rematch Rush

High School Football High School Sports Features Sac-Joaquin Section November 27, 2018 0

Central Catholic Football comes from behind to outlast Inderkum in down-to-the-wire semifinals and punch ticket to face Del Oro in section finals • Mud can be washed away. Pain fades. And rain doesn’t erase the past. But mixed together — that’s a recipe for redemption for the 2018 Central... Read more

Modesto Christian Basketball: Bring It On

High School Basketball High School Sports Features Sac-Joaquin Section November 20, 2018 0

Owning Perhaps The Strongest Schedule Of Any NorCal Boys Basketball Program, The Supremely Talented Modesto Christian Crusaders Hope It Paves The Road To A State Title • There are a lot of intriguing sub-plots to the 2018-19 boys basketball season at Modesto Christian. Can the Crusaders emerge as the... Read more

Bishop O’Dowd Girls Basketball: Dragon Territory

High School Basketball High School Sports Features North Coast Section November 19, 2018 0

A Young, Talented Roster Has Bishop O’Dowd Girls Basketball Poised To Maintain Its Reign On The North Coast Section • “Here be dragons.” The ancient mapmakers didn’t really know what was lurking outside the boundaries of the known world, but they figured it wasn’t going to be too pleasant... Read more

Granada Cross Country: Matador Girls’ Finishing Kick

High School Sports Features North Coast Section XC-Track-Running November 16, 2018 0

A Nucleus Of Four-Year Seniors Look To Close Their Dominant Granada Cross Country Careers With A Golden Flourish • Your commitment best be serious. Being part of the girls cross country varsity team at Granada High in Livermore is not for those seeking a leisurely run through the park. ... Read more