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SportStar of the Week: Robert Miranda

Central Coast Section SportStars of the Week October 16, 2017 0

Menlo School-Atherton – Cross Country – Senior Robert Miranda Miranda won the West Bay Athletic League meet at Crystal Springs on Oct. 5, covering 2.95 miles in a course-record 15 minutes and 21.1 seconds. Two days later, he took first at the Artichoke Invitational in Half Moon Bay. He... Read more

Amazin’ Mats: Miramonte Girls High School Water Polo Dominant

Aquatics North Coast Section Water Polo October 13, 2017 0

With A 17-0 Start Against A Loaded Schedule, Miramonte Girls Water Polo Has Never Looked More Dominant Miramonte High School water polo girls team is pointing out there are two elite varsity water polo programs at the Orinda school. Granted, the Matadors boys are an established dynasty, with 15... Read more

Trojans’ Triple Threat

High School Football Sac-Joaquin Section October 13, 2017 0

Led By A Trio Of Multi-Purpose Stars, Oak Ridge Football Is Off To Its Best Start In Years • Story by IKE DODSON | Photos by JAMES K. LEASH Though he’s just 6 feet and 170 pounds, dual-threat Oak Ridge-El Dorado Hills quarterback sensation Marco Baldocchino is impossible to... Read more

UC Merced Chalks Up 7th Player of the Week Honors

HS / CLUB Soccer Sac-Joaquin Section October 10, 2017 0

Senior forward Cruz Trenado of the men’s soccer team has been named the California Pacific Conference Offensive Player of the Week for the period ending Sunday, October 8. Trenado, a Enochs High School, Modesto grad, earns this award after playing a key role in the Bobcats 3-1 victory against Benedictine University... Read more

SportStar of the Week: Justin Boyd

North Coast Section SportStars of the Week October 9, 2017 0

Pittsburg – Football – Junior Justin Boyd Boyd was moved from starting wide receiver to starting quarterback just four days before the Pirates’ football season-opener. And in just five weeks has become one of the most dangerous dual-threat quarterbacks in the East Bay. In back-to-back games on Sept. 15... Read more

How The West Has Won

High School Basketball Sac-Joaquin Section October 5, 2017 0

West Campus Girls Hoops Begins A New Era In 2017-18 — One As A Defending State Champ • Story by CLAY KALLAM | Photos by DAVE LAWICKA Northern Illinois. Eastern Washington. Western Michigan … In the world of collegiate sports, these fine institutions are known as “directionals,” and their... Read more

Rancho Cotate High School Football: Unhidden Gem Quarterback

High School Football North Coast Section October 5, 2017 0

Rancho Cotate QB Jake Simmons Is Posting Big Time Statistics Despite Little Scouting Fanfare • Some players are simply destined to fly under the radar. Despite putting up the kind of stats often seen up in the stratosphere, Rancho Cotate High-Rohnert Park quarterback Jake Simmons seems to be one... Read more

Bruin Confidence

Sac-Joaquin Section VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA October 5, 2017 0

After A 16-2 Start To Its Season, The Ponderosa Girls Volleyball Team Isn’t Shy About Its Big Goals • Story by STEVEN WILSON | Photos by JAMES K. LEASH Julin Kenison isn’t wasting any time with typical goals. The junior outside hitter for Ponderosa High School’s girls volleyball team... Read more

Built Tough

High School Football North Coast Section October 5, 2017 0

Four Years After The Boston Marathon Bombings Left Him With Severe Leg Injuries, Aaron Hern Is Thriving As Alhambra’s Starting QB • The first thing that jumps out to the visitor in Aaron Hern’s bedroom is simply how immaculate it looks. Bed neatly made. No clothes on the floor.... Read more

Gino Campiotti Has That Finishing Touch

High School Football High School Sports Features Sac-Joaquin Section September 22, 2017 0

Manteca’s Unsung QB May Not Stay Out Of The Spotlight Too Much Longer • Story By IKE DODSON | Photos By JIM JOHNSON A day after blasting Enochs-Modesto 41-0 in the Sac-Joaquin Section nonleague action Sept. 8, Manteca senior quarterback Gino Campiotti found his seat at Aggie Stadium and watched... Read more

Defensive Shields

Sac-Joaquin Section VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA September 15, 2017 0

With A Talented Back Row, Oak Ridge Takes A Defense-Wins-Championship Approach • Story By IKE DODSON | Photos By JAMES K. LEASH Madison Shields could dig her way to China. The savvy senior libero on the Oak Ridge High-El Dorado Hills  volleyball team is one of the top defensive... Read more

Six Shooters

Central Coast Section VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA September 14, 2017 0

Archbishop Mitty-San Jose Takes Aim At An Unprecedented Sixth Straight State Crown • Story By JAMES G. KANE | Photos By DOUG STRINGER It doesn’t take long. Only a few moments into the conversation, and Archbishop Mitty-San Jose coach Bret Almazan-Cezar recognizes what’s ahead. The name of another legendary... Read more