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Pahulu’s POV: SCOTS “Dangerous Minds”
Photo Credits:  Liliana Hernandez Carlmont Scots @ San Mateo Bearcats 10.6.17 A great CCS PAL Lake matchup between the 5-0 Carlmont Scots against the 4-1 San Mateo Bearcats.  Carlmont is located in Belmont next to a Tongan Methodist church called “Fale Hufanga” as the Princess of Tonga HRH Princess PiloLevu... Read more
SportStar of the Week: Justin Boyd
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
9 Ways to Rock Your College Interview
Karen Fong Donoghue, The Rugger’s Edge When students hear the word “College Interview,” many immediately begin to panic and freak out. I mean, who wouldn’t? Most students have never been in a formal interview setting, much less with someone who will be reading their application and potentially influencing their... Read more
Pahulu’s POV: Alma Maters, Terra Nova @ Capuchino and “Trenchtown”
Story by George Pahulu. Photo credits to Darren Yamashita. Terra Nova HS @ Capuchino HS 9/23/17 Taking a campus tour today in observance of celebrating my alma mater Capuchino High School 20 year high school reunion planned this weekend.  The campus has changed with all the remodeling.  Found out that... Read more
SportStars Joins Visit Concord as Official Media Partner
Sept. 2017 After years of continued and mutual support, Visit Concord and SportStars have moved forward to formalize an Official Media Partnership. Visit Concord’s Executive Director, Elaine Schroth has been on a mission to ensure the City is recognized as a hub for travel and tournament play. “As Concord... Read more
Collegiate Rugby 7s Coming Into Focus
Stanford, Santa Clara And USC Are First Teams Into The Collegiate 7s Fall Classic • United World Sports, the owner and operator of the largest annual rugby events in the United States, today announced that The University of Southern California, Stanford University and Santa Clara University are the first three... Read more
SportStar Of The Week: Makaela Tanaka
Archbishop Mitty-San Jose – Volleyball – Monarchs’ Senior Makaela Tanaka Tanaka, the All-American setter bound for Fordham next fall was the Monarchs’ lone All-Tournament selection at the prestigious Nike Durango Fall Classic in Las Vegas from Sept. 15-16. Mitty went 6-1 at the tournament and took fifth place in... Read more
Positive Communication- Let PC be Your Guide
New Season: Guidance Principals for Parents. Let Positive Communication be Your Guide As we enter the new sports season, the pressure and stress on athletes become enormous, and parents hold the key to their child’s stress levels and more importantly overall performance levels. Positive communication is key. Will my child... Read more
From The First Tee of San Joaquin to the first tee at Pebble Beach and Poppy Hills – that’s where 15-year old Anitra Khoth is headed to compete in the PURE Insurance Championship, September 22-24, 2017. The Stockton (CA) High School junior is one of 80 junior golfers from... Read more
Update: Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018
In an update received at SportStars HQ earlier today from Lafayette, CO-based USA Rugby, the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018 has partnered with San Francisco Travel Association as the official destination marketing partner for the tournament. The initiative is aimed at enhancing the fan experience.  World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont said: “Rugby... Read more
Sierra Shootout, Biggest Water Polo Tournament in West
Five Pools to Host the Biggest Water Polo Tournament in the West Sept. 8-9 and 15-16 as the Sierra Shootout High School Water Polo Tournament Comes to Placer Valley The Sierra Shootout Water Polo Tournament will take place in Placer Valley on back to back weekends after Labor Day. Each year,... Read more
Rugby: A Game Of Its Own
Coaches Of Fabled Sport Contrast Rugby With Football When people think of rugby, the first thing that usually comes to mind is football without the pads. While yes, rugby players do not wear pads, the ins and outs of the games are vastly different, while keeping some of the... Read more