Nsimba Webster Antioch – Football
Multi-SportSportStars of the Week October 17, 2013 0
SportStars of the Week is Nsimba Webster. He is a senior this year and is the quarterback for Deer Valley – Antioch. The dual-threat signal-caller has used his arm and his legs — and a massively talented and athletic supporting cast, which includes his twin brother, Nzuzi — to lead... Read more
Lea Felton Sacramento – Volleyball
Multi-SportSportStars of the Week September 11, 2013 0
The senior middle blocker/out- side hitter recorded 37 kills in nine matches to help the Troubadours to the High Sierra Invitational title. She hit 35.5 percent and had had five or more kills in four matches to go with nine blocks and 11 digs. Her performance at the... Read more
Harris Ross Pittsburg – Football
Multi-SportSportStars of the Week September 11, 2013 0
The Pirates’ running back was already prepared to be a major workhorse for his team this season, but he was never going to be counted on as much as he was on Sept. 6 when Pittsburg hosted California a week after a season-opening loss in which starting quarterback... Read more
FIRST PITCH: Three things we’re watching in fall playoffs
Multi-Sport November 15, 2012 0
BEHIND THE CLIPBOARD: Three-sport athletes a thing of the past
CalHiSports InsightsMulti-Sport October 23, 2012 0
My dad can’t understand why I only play one sport. He says that things were better when there were three-sport athletes and kids didn’t focus so much on one thing. Should I really try to play three sports in high school? K.D., Piedmont This a complicated question in... Read more
HEALTH WATCH: Plica Syndrome: A painful form of knee irritation
CalHiSports InsightsMulti-Sport May 23, 2012 0
By Nirav K. Pandya Pain around the knee cap is a common problem that many young athletes face today, and is commonly seen by physicians who take care of sports medicine injuries. The majority of the time these injuries get better with rest, anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen,... Read more
By Tim Rudd | For IYCA CrossFit is the latest trend in fitness. Millions tune in to watch CrossFit athletes display Herculean strength, endurance, and physical adaptability on ESPN. The CrossFit “program” is based on combining a variety of movement- and strength-based disciplines including power lifting, gymnastics, martial... Read more
GET MENTAL: Three things athletes shouldn’t say to themselves
CalHiSports InsightsMulti-Sport May 16, 2012 0
By ERIKA CARLSON In my 13 years working in the field of sport psychology, the number one thing my athletes have taught me (and research absolutely supports this) is that what you think matters. Managing your thoughts and emotions is the key to consistent performance. For most... Read more
HEALTH WATCH: A closer look at the most common sports-related injury
CalHiSports InsightsMulti-Sport May 9, 2012 0
By JASMINE GITTENS | Sports Medicine for Young Athletes An inversion ankle sprain is one of the most common injuries in sports. About 90 percent of ankle sprains are inversion injuries. There are three ligaments that may be involved with an inversion ankle sprain; the anterior talo-fibular ligament... Read more
