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  • Baseball: College Park wins first league title since 1994… and Tuesday’s Roundup

    May 16, 2012

    Freshman Joe DeMers attacked the strike zone and threw only 75 pitches in his one-hit shutout of Northgate, 2-0, as College Park won the DVAL title, their first league championship since 1994. The Falcons scored their two runs in the third inning aga...

  • Softball: St. Patrick-St. Vincent wins 10th straight… and Friday’s Roundup

    May 12, 2012

    St. Patrick-St. Vincent (21-3, 17-1) ended the regular season with ten straight wins after their 8-0 triumph at Encinal (14-7, 12-6).  The Bruins haven’t allowed more than 1 run in any of those games, and the average score was 13.5-0.4 during th...

  • Baseball: Los Altos wins De Anza, James Logan takes over first in MVAL… and Friday’s Roundup

    May 11, 2012

    Los Altos (21-8) needed to beat defending SCVAL De Anza champion Palo Alto (25-6) twice to dethrone the Vikings. The Eagles, thanks to solid pitching, did just that, following up their 4-2 Thursday win with a 2-1 triumph on Friday. Nolan O’Such and...

  • Track and Field: What to watch for at the League Championships

    May 11, 2012

    League championship competitions are happening all around the Bay this weekend, with athletes striving to stretch their seasons another week. The best of the bunch at this week’s North Coast Section league contests will advance a regional meet on M...

  • Baseball: Serra continues their roll to the WCAL Final… and Wednesday’s Roundup

    May 10, 2012

    #4 Serra (17-12) has now taken eight straight games against WCAL teams after their 4-1 triumph over #1 St. Francis (24-4-1) at San Jose Municipal Stadium. The Padres, who advanced to the WCAL Playoff Final, beat the nationally-ranked Lancers for the se...

  • Softball: James Logan wins 34th straight MVAL game… and Wednesday’s Roundup

    May 10, 2012

    James Logan (19-1, 10-0) won their third straight MVAL crown at Newark Memorial (17-4, 8-2) by a 2-1 final, their 34th consecutive league win. Erica Contreras led off the bottom of the first with a home run for the Cougars, but Raeann Garza was brillia...

  • Baseball: St. Francis takes WCAL, DLS alone atop EBAL… and Friday’s Roundup

    May 5, 2012

    St. Francis (23-3-1, 11-2-1) secured the WCAL regular season crown thanks to a 3-2 win at Valley Christian (20-7, 9-5). Ryan Degregorio struck out ten and got his third win, while Braden Bishop recorded the save. Also in the WCAL, St. Ignatius (1...

  • Softball: Los Altos wins the El Camino… and Friday’s Roundup

    May 5, 2012

    Los Altos scored runs in each of the first three innings, Ali Goldberg struck out ten while allowing just four hits, and Kaitlyn Schiffhauer put together three hits and two steals as the Eagles (21-4, 10-0) won their 18th straight game with a 5-2 decis...

  • Baseball: Taking a look at four big Friday tilts

    May 4, 2012

    De La Salle (14-4, 7-2) at San Ramon Valley (13-5, 7-2) De La Salle was allowing just 2.7 runs per game before their 9-5 home loss to Monte Vista on Wednesday. The loss left the Spartans in a three-way tie for first with San Ramon Valley and Californi...

  • Baseball: Three-way tie atop the EBAL… and Wednesday’s Roundup

    May 3, 2012

    In Concord, Monte Vista (8-9, 5-4) surprised De La Salle (14-4, 7-2), 9-3, as the Mustangs overcame four errors. Monte Vista scored seven unanswered runs and broke things open with three-run fourth and fifth innings, as they roughed up Spartans ace A.J...

  • Baseball: St. Mary’s-Encinal & ACCAL Previews

    May 2, 2012

    St. Mary’s (13-4, 8-3) at Encinal (15-5, 10-2) St. Mary’s has dropped two in the row, and now has an uphill climb to win the Bay Shore. The Panthers did win, 6-0, the first time they played Encinal, as Kevin Flemer pitched a four-hitter with ei...

  • Softball: Keilani Laulu-Finley continues monster season for Encinal… and Monday’s Roundup

    May 1, 2012

    Keilani Laulu Finley homered twice and drove in seven runs, giving her 36 on the season, as Encinal outscored Albany, 15-8. The Jets (12-5, 10-4) solidified their third place standing in the BSAL, while the COugars fell to 7-8 and 7-5 in league. Al...

  • Baseball: Key Games This Week

    April 30, 2012

    Many league races are tight as the season winds down, leading to some excellent matchups in the coming days.   Tuesday Valley Christian at St. Ignatius With St. Francis dropping two games in a row, these teams are very much alive in the WCAL r...

  • Volleyball: Campolindo sweeps season-series with Acalanes… and Wednesday’s Roundup

    April 26, 2012

    Campolindo (17-5, 5-0) was a 29-27, 25-22, 22-25, 25-22 winner against Acalanes (8-4, 4-2) and took control of the Diablo Foothills with their second win over the Dons. Campolindo, who swept Acalanes last month, got 14 kills from William Henrikson and ...

  • Baseball: Albany stuns St. Mary’s… and Wednesday’s Roundup

    April 26, 2012

    Albany (8-9, 7-5) scored a run in the sixth inning to tie, and the winning run crossed the plate in the bottom of the seventh in the Cougars 3-2 win against St. Mary’s (13-3, 8-2). Jack Robinson was the beneficiary pitching the complete-game seven-hi...

  • Softball: Los Gatos surprises Wilcox… and Wednesday’s Roundup

    April 25, 2012

    Los Gatos (10-8, 4-2) dealt Wilcox (18-4, 8-1) their first loss in the SCVAL De Anza, 4-3, thanks to a two-run sixth inning, as Crystal McGee drove in the winning run, making a winner of Ellen Church. The Wildcats had lost two straight games, allowing ...

  • Softball: St. Francis finally knocks off Valley Christian… and Tuesday’s Roundup

    April 25, 2012

    Valley Christian had won seven straight games against St. Francis, but the Lancers (16-6, 6-3) scored four runs in the first couple innings on their way to a 4-3 win against the Warriors (18-5, 6-3). Alli Quinn made those runs hold up on her way to a s...

  • Softball: Encinal wins fourth straight to remain one back in BSAL… and Monday’s Roundup

    April 24, 2012

    Encinal trails St. Patrick-St. Vincent by one game in the Bay Shore standings after their 6-0 win against Holy Names (5-7, 3-6). The Jets (10-3, 8-2) received a tremendous performance from Maddy Gould, who allowed four hits and struck out six for her s...

  • Baseball: James Logan wrestles control of MVAL… and Wednesday’s Roundup

    April 19, 2012

    Newark Memorial will have to wait until May 11 to get another crack at James Logan. The Colts took over first place in the Mission Valley behind a one-hitter from Alex Martinez, who struck out seven and outdueled Christopher Flexen, who struck out 12 a...

  • Baseball: Granada takes Alhambra Easter Classic… and Saturday’s Roundup

    April 15, 2012

    Granada’s Anthony Olmo allowed just one hit and one walk in the Matadors’ 4-0 win against El Cerrito (10-4-1) in the championship game of the Alhambra Easter Classic, as Ben Enos writes. Miles Mastrobuoni had three hits and three RBI for the Matado...

  • Baseball: Mitty continues great run with 12-11 win against Valley Christian… and Thursday’s Roundup

    April 13, 2012

    It appears Archbishop Mitty has hit their stride with eight consecutive wins, which includes a 12-11 victory over Valley Christian in the Crown Classic. A seven-run fifth was the difference, although Mitty nearly blew an 11-3 lead. Sean Downey had thre...

  • Baseball: Castro Valley edges California, 5-4.. and the rest of Saturday’s Roundup

    April 8, 2012

    Castro Valley (10-4) continues to hold their own against EBAL competition after a 5-4 home win against California. The Trojans are now 3-1 against EBAL teams, with wins against the Grizzlies, De La Salle, and Granada, and their lone loss coming to Foot...

  • Baseball: Palo Alto holds off St. Ignatius, 4-3… and the rest of Wednesday’s Roundup

    April 4, 2012

    In a wild and controversial finish, Palo Alto won at St. Ignatius, overcoming a furious Wildcats seventh-inning rally, as Jeremy Balan writes. SI was called for two interference plays in the game, including on the game’s final play, which gave Palo A...

  • Baseball: Heritage, Serra post impressive wins at Knights of Columbus… and Monday’s Roundup

    April 3, 2012

    Paul Blackburn stopped a four-game Heritage losing streak with a three-hit shutout, 3-0, of Bellarmine (8-8) at the Knights of Columbus Tournament. Blackburn (3-2) struck out six and walked none, and now has a 1.09 ERA, eight walks, and 36 strikeouts i...

  • Baseball: This Week’s Key Games

    April 2, 2012

    We take a look at some of the more intriguing matchups this week.   Monday At the Anaheim Lions tournament, Campolindo (7-1) gets another major test against El Toro (14-1), who has a team ERA of 1.38 this year. Alameda (4-2) was supposed to pl...

  • Men’s Tennis: Weekly Roundup

    April 1, 2012

    SCVAL In a non-league match on Monday, Gunn fell 6-1 to Menlo Atherton. The Titans’ only success came in the #2 doubles matchup. Thomas George/Kevin Macario defeated MA’s Brett Rivera/Matt LeMieux 6-1, 6-4. At #1 singles, Nick Fratt (MA) defeate...

  • Baseball: SI, SHCP, Bellarmine, and St. Francis all win in WCAL… and Friday’s Roundup

    March 31, 2012

    St. Francis (14-0-1, 6-0-1) capitalized on a couple of eighth inning errors to win in dramatic fashion, 1-0, in their big game against Valley Christian, as Glenn Reeves writes. The Lancers are in sole possession of first in the WCAL as Trevor Betten...

  • Softball: Early separation in the DFAL…. and Thursday’s Roundup

    March 30, 2012

    The Diablo Foothills already has three teams off to fast starts, as Alhambra (3-0, 3-0), Dublin (8-0, 2-0), and Campolindo (6-2, 2-0) all won yesterday to establish themselves atop the league. Alhambra was a 14-0 victor against Las Lomas (2-6-1, 0-3)...

  • Softball: Carondelet at Monte Vista Preview… and other key matchups on Thursday

    March 29, 2012

    Carondelet (3-2) hopes to play an EBAL opener after getting rained out against Amador Valley on Tuesday. The Cougars head into their matchup at Monte Vista, outscoring teams 25-10 this season. The losses were to EBAL foes, San Ramon Valley and Californ...

  • Baseball: Los Altos, Wiechec improve to 12-2… and Wednesday’s Roundup

    March 29, 2012

    Luke Wiechec, who homered five times in a doubleheader against Los Gatos last week, contributed four hits (including three doubles), and drove in four in Los Altos’ 6-5 ten-inning win against Wilcox. The Chargers (8-5-1, 3-3-1), who got four hits and...

  • Baseball: De La Salle at Monte Vista Preview… and other key matchups on Wednesday

    March 28, 2012

    De La Salle (4-1, 1-0) plays at Monte Vista (4-2, 1-0) with the winning team feeling good about their start in the East Bay Athletic League. The Spartans have outscored teams, 38-13, this season. A.J. Puckett pitched a two-hit shutout against Amador ...

  • Volleyball: Las Lomas wins in five at Marin Catholic

    March 28, 2012

    Five-set volleyball matches don’t happen too often in men’s volleyball, but Las Lomas played a non-league match at last year’s NCS Division III semifinalist, Marin Catholic, and prevailed after dropping the first two sets. The Knights improved to...

  • Softball: Mitty at St. Francis Preview… and Other Key Matchups on Tuesday

    March 27, 2012

    In the WCAL, Archbishop Mitty (9-1, 3-0) and St. Ignatius (5-4, 2-0) are the only two unbeaten teams in league. While SI is expecting a non-league win at Palo Alto (3-9), Mitty plays in Mountain View against a St. Francis team that is 9-2 and 1-1 in le...

  • Softball: Amador Valley takes NCS title rematch by same score as Johanna Grauer allows no hits

    March 23, 2012

    Johanna Grauer pitched a no-hitter in a 2-0 Amador Valley win against James Logan (3-1). That was the same score when the Dons (6-0) beat the Colts for last season’s NCS title. Ashley Lotoszynski hit a home run to help Grauer’s cause.Elsewhere arou...

  • Baseball: Mountain View stuns Palo Alto with 7th inning rally, while league play starts in EBAL, HAAL

    March 22, 2012

    Mountain View scored three times in the bottom of the seventh inning for a 7-6 win against Palo Alto, as Steven Nakahama had two hits and two runs batted in. The Spartans (8-6, 3-2) were once down 6-2 against the Vikings (9-2-1, 3-1-1).   Elsewh...

  • Softball: Kathy Percheid throws no-hitter for Arroyo against San Lorenzo

    March 22, 2012

    Arroyo stomped on San Lorenzo, 18-0, but the story was Kathy Percheid, who threw a no-hitter and struck out eight. Haley Keahi had three hits for the Dons (4-2, 1-0), who won their HAAL opener against the Rebels (4-5-1, 0-1).   Elsewhere around ...

  • Baseball: Encinal jumps on Piedmont early in 13-8 win

    March 20, 2012

    Encinal is off to a 6-1 start and has averaged nine runs per game after their 13-8 win at Piedmont yesterday. The Jets, who are 3-0 in the Bay Shore Athletic League, scored five runs in the first couple of innings, and added a five-spot in the fourth. ...

  • Baseball: Cameron Stewart carries Valley Christian past St. Mary’s-Stockton

    March 8, 2012

    You won’t find many better individual performances than Cameron Stewart’s showing yesterday against St. Mary’s. Stewart broke open a scoreless game with a three-run homer in the bottom of the sixth, which made him a winner on the mound in a 3-0 W...

  • Softball: BSAL Preview

    March 5, 2012

    Defending league champs St. Patrick-St. Vincent was anxious to get started in 2012 after getting upset in last year’s semifinals by Justin-Siena. The Bruins did graduate league MVP Xiera Taylor, as well as 1st team BSAL players Keana Santos, Gabby Ga...

  • Baseball: BSAL Preview

    February 28, 2012

    Albany This year, Albany will need to find a way to replace all four of their Bay Shore Athletic League selections. Even though much talent has left, the Cougars should contend for the title in 2012. The reigning regular season champions are looking t...

  • Men’s Tennis: BSAL Preview

    February 27, 2012

    Piedmont Piedmont hasn’t let up on the BSAL for 11 straight years, and haven’t lost a league match in over a decade. While the Highlanders continue their march towards perfection, let’s look at some of the team and individual accomplishments of ...

  • Women’s Soccer: #11 Encinal at #6 Alhambra Preview (AUDIO)

    February 15, 2012

    Alhambra, a semifinalist last season, is unbeaten in three matches against BSAL competition this season.Alhambra (11-6-5), against the Bay Shore opened their year with a 0-0 tie against Piedmont, then posted a 3-2 win over St. Mary’s on December 19 a...

  • BSAL Men’s Hoops Rundown

    February 14, 2012

    Salesian capped a perfect BSAL schedule, while St. Joseph Notre Dame also assured themselves a bye in the BSAL playoffs, which begin on Tuesday.Salesian (24-2, 12-0) throttled John Swett, 63-17, before beating Albany, 84-43, for their 17th consecutive ...

  • BSAL Women’s Hoops Rundown

    February 13, 2012

    The BSAL tournament starts this week, and a second meeting between Salesian and St. Mary’s could happen in the league championship on Saturday night.St. Mary’s (20-6, 13-0) won the BSAL crown by finishing undefeated in league play. The Panthers bla...

  • Women’s Soccer: NCS Division II Playoff Bracket

    February 12, 2012

    These are the playoff brackets as announced by the NCS today. BayPreps.com will have previews of all of these matches in the coming days. NCS Division II Women's Soccer Bracket    First Round - Wednesday, February 15 #16 Tennyson (8-...

  • BSAL Men’s Hoops Rundown

    February 6, 2012

    Salesian’s 15-game win streak is impressive, not only for their BSAL wins, but a few tough non-league wins, including a 63-61 win at Sheldon on Saturday.Salesian (22-2, 10-0) blew out Encinal 90-43, as Jabari Bird scored 17, one of four Pride players...

  • BSAL Men’s Soccer Roundup

    February 6, 2012

    The anticipated showdown between Albany and Piedmont takes place Friday.Albany (9-4-6, 7-0-2) lost to non-league Pinole Valley on Saturday 3-0. The Cougars play at St. Joseph Notre Dame on Wednesday and host Piedmont on Friday. Piedmont (8-5-4, 6-1-3...

  • BSAL Women’s Hoops Rundown

    February 6, 2012

    The conference tournament is next week, so league play wraps up this week, and it appears the only team that can stand in St. Mary’s way before then, is Saint Joseph Notre Dame, who hosts the Panthers on Friday.St. Mary’s (16-6, 10-0) embarrassed H...

  • BSAL Women’s Soccer Roundup

    February 6, 2012

    First place Encinal plays host to Saint Mary’s in a key BSAL contest on Tuesday.Encinal (9-3-3, 7-2-2) tied Albany 1-1 at home last Wednesday, as Lorin Anderberg scored, and then defeated Salesian 1-0 on Friday, with game-winning goal coming from Emi...

  • BSAL Women’s Soccer Roundup

    January 31, 2012

    Albany fell in a non-league test against Monte Vista, but still leads the BSAL.Albany (11-1-3, 4-0-3) beat Saint Patrick/Saint Vincent 4-0 last Wednesday, as Clara MacLeod and Maddie Kirkby each scored a goal and an assist, but fell in a non-league mat...

  • BSAL Men’s Hoops Rundown

    January 30, 2012

    While Salesian rolls through the BSAL, the Pride welcome a non-league road test at Sheldon on Saturday.Salesian (20-2, 9-0) have looked unstoppable in BSAL play, and kept rolling last week, starting with a win over St. Patrick-St. Vincent, 58-55. After...

  • BSAL Women’s Hoops Rundown (AUDIO)

    January 30, 2012

    With Gabby Green back in the lineup, St. Mary’s is healthy and the Panthers proved as much with an impressive win against Salesian to take over sole possession of first place in the BSAL.St. Mary’s (15-6, 9-0) blasted Kennedy, 58-33, at home on Wed...

  • BSAL Men’s Soccer Roundup

    January 30, 2012

    Albany took a major step towards wrapping up the BSAL with a win against St. Mary’s last week.Albany (9-3-5, 7-0-2) beat St. Mary’s on Friday 3-0. The Cougars play non-league Pinole Valley (6-7-4) on Saturday. St. Mary’s (6-1-5, 5-1-3) beat Sal...

  • BSAL Men’s Hoops Rundown

    January 23, 2012

    Salesian survived at Saint Joseph Notre Dame on Wednesday to grab a stranglehold of the Bay Shore Athletic League.Salesian (17-2, 6-0) look to be locked in this week winning three times to push their winning streak to 10. The Pride got things started b...

  • BSAL Women’s Hoops Rundown

    January 23, 2012

    The two BSAL unbeatens, Salesian and St. Mary’s, play their much anticipated showdown on Saturday.Salesian (17-2, 6-0) recorded three wins in as many tries last week. At the MLK Classic at Marin Catholic, the Pride roared past Marin Catholic, 52-34, ...

  • BSAL Men’s Soccer Roundup

    January 23, 2012

    Not many teams in the BSAL are reporting scores, but St. Mary’s appears to be the front-runner.St. Mary’s (5-0-5, 4-0-3) beat john Swett on Wednesday 8-1 and St. Patrick/St. Vincent 3-0 on Friday. They play at Salesian on Wednesday. Albany (5-3-5...

  • BSAL Women’s Soccer Roundup

    January 23, 2012

    The key match in the BSAL this week is when Saint Mary’s plays at Albany on Friday.Piedmont (7-2-3, 5-0-2) tied Saint Joseph-Notre Dame at home last Friday. The Highlanders play at Holy Names on Wednesday and host Encinal on Friday. Albany (10-0-3, ...

  • BSAL Men’s Soccer Roundup

    January 16, 2012

    The BSAL still sports a number of teams who hope to win league.Encinal (3-2, 3-1-0) lost to Albany on Thursday 6-0. The Jets host St. Joseph Notre Dame on Wednesday and Kennedy on Friday. Albany (4-3-1, 2-0-0) took down Encinal on Thursday 6-0. Pie...

  • BSAL Women’s Soccer Roundup

    January 16, 2012

    Teams in the Bay Shore Athletic League have yet to fully sort themselves out with four squads bunched tightly at the top. If past history serves as a judge, then Albany and Piedmont should rise to the top by the end of league play, but Saint Joseph-Not...

  • BSAL Men’s Hoops Rundown

    January 16, 2012

    Salesian and Saint Joseph Notre Dame have tough tasks today in preparation for their showdown in Alameda on Wednesday.Salesian (14-2, 4-0) kept rolling last week with three in the win column, starting with a 74-24 win over St. Patrick-St. Vincent, befo...

  • BSAL Women’s Hoops Rundown

    January 16, 2012

    Salesian and Saint Mary’s are both sporting 4-0 BSAL records, but today they play tough non-league games in the MLK Classic.Salesian (14-2, 4-0) toppled St. Patrick/St. Vincent, 47-43, behind Deja Stallworth’s 11 points and Mariya Moore’s 9 point...

  • BSAL Women’s Hoops Rundown (AUDIO)

    January 9, 2012

    Among the big games in the BSAL this week are Salesian playing at Saint Patrick-Saint Vincent on Monday, and Saint Joseph Notre Dame traveling to Saint Mary’s on Friday.Saint Mary’s (7-4, 2-0) was the only BSAL team to go 2-0 in conference play, as...

  • BSAL Men’s Hoops Rundown

    January 9, 2012

    Saint Patrick-Saint Vincent plays at Salesian on Monday night in a meeting of two of the three teams that are off to 2-0 starts in the BSAL.Salesian (12-2, 2-0) started the week with a 73-19 win over Kennedy before following that up with another blowou...

  • BSAL Men’s Soccer Roundup

    January 9, 2012

    Encinal (3-1, 3-0) beat Saint Patrick-Saint Vincent on Tuesday, 2-0. The Jets play at Albany on Thursday and at St. Mary’s on Saturday. Piedmont (2-3, 1-0) play Swett on Friday. Saint Joseph Notre Dame (1-3, 0-1) takes on Saint Patrick-Saint Vince...

  • BSAL Women’s Soccer Roundup

    January 8, 2012

    Only a handful of Bay Shore Athletic League matches have taken place, but Albany and Piedmont appear to be the favorites with all other league teams attempting to keep pace.Albany (8-0-1, 1-0-1) hosts St. Joseph Notre Dame on Wednesday and plays a non-...

  • BSAL Men’s Hoops Rundown

    January 3, 2012

    BSAL play begins this week, and a good Saint Joseph Notre Dame-Piedmont showdown looms on Friday.Piedmont (10-1) out of action since last week’s 54-48 win over Lick-Wilmerding, take a seven-game winning streak into their league opener against Saint M...

  • BSAL Women’s Hoops Rundown

    January 2, 2012

    Many BSAL teams played in tournaments last week, in preparation of league play beginning this week.Saint Patrick-Saint Vincent (9-2) won two of three at the Saint Ignatius Sand Dune Classic. On Tuesday, the Bruins outplayed Santa Cruz, 54-43, with Tayl...

  • BSAL Women’s Soccer Roundup

    January 1, 2012

    Everybody was idle in the BSAL last week, but a big Piedmont-Albany showdown looms on Friday.Piedmont (4-1-1, 2-0-0) next plays at Albany on Friday in a match up of the BSAL’s top teams. Albany (8-0-1, 1-0-1) last played in the Tri Valley Classic To...

  • BSAL Men’s Soccer Roundup

    January 1, 2012

    Most BSAL teams play this week after a lengthy holiday break.Encinal (2-1, 2-0) open 2012 with a Tuesday game at Saint Patrick-Saint Vincent. Piedmont (2-3, 1-0) opens their year at Liberty on Wednesday. Albany (2-3-1), Saint Mary’s, Saint Joseph ...

  • BSAL Men’s Hoops Rundown (AUDIO)

    December 27, 2011

    The top teams in the BSAL continue to post solid results, while the three worse teams extend their losing streaks.Piedmont (10-1), after closing out the previous week with a 74-70 win over Berean Christian, pushed their winning streak to seven games la...

  • BSAL Women’s Hoops Rundown (AUDIO)

    December 27, 2011

    Many BSAL teams were tested in non-league games last week.Saint Patrick-Saint Vincent (7-1) continued their great start with a 54-39 victory over San Domenico at home. The Bruins won a previously unreported game against Bethel, 62-50. Taylor Faucett ha...

  • BSAL Women’s Soccer Roundup

    December 27, 2011

    After a successful 4-0 run during the Tri Valley Classic Tournament last week, Albany stands as the Bay Shore Athletic League’s hottest team. At 1-0-1 in league play, the Cougars face stiff challenge upon resuming action after the holiday break with ...

  • BSAL Men’s Soccer Roundup

    December 27, 2011

    Not much action in the BSAL during the holidays.Encinal (2-1, 2-0) has an early lead in BSAL after a few initial matches, but the Jets will have much face more talented team when league play starts up in earnest in January. Piedmont (2-3, 1-0) are th...

  • BSAL Men’s Hoops Rundown

    December 20, 2011

    Many of the top teams in the BSAL continued their tough non-league competition.Piedmont (8-1) has showed no ill effects after losing their first game to Half Moon Bay last week, and demonstrated their resiliency by winning the 5 games since then, wins ...

  • BSAL Women’s Soccer Roundup

    December 20, 2011

    Albany and Piedmont stand alone with the best overall records in the Bay Shore Athletic League, with a showdown looming on January 6 in Albany when league matches resume in January. Piedmont (4-1-1, 2-0-0) represents the class of the Bay Shore Athletic...

  • BSAL Women’s Hoops Rundown

    December 19, 2011

    The top BSAL teams such as Saint Mary’s, Salesian, Piedmont, and Saint Patrick-Saint Vincent are off to good start, but major non-conference challenges are ahead for this week.Salesian (5-0) hosted Pinewood on Tuesday, winning 54-42. Mariya Moore and...

  • BSAL Men’s Soccer Roundup

    December 19, 2011

    Encinal is off to a quick start in BSAL conference play.Encinal (2-1, 2-0) beat Salesian on Monday, 3-1, and Swett on Thursday, 5-1. The Jets will have much bigger challenges when league play starts up again in January. Albany (2-2-1), Saint Mary’s ...

  • BSAL Men’s Hoops Rundown

    December 12, 2011

    Salesian and Saint Joseph Notre Dame are off to unbeaten starts, with the Pride winning the tough Gridley Invitational.Salesian (6-0) were without a couple star players this last week, but showed no signs of slowing down even with star Jabari Bird out ...

  • BSAL Women’s Soccer Roundup

    December 12, 2011

    Usual Bay Shore Athletic League power Piedmont has an impressive 3-1-1 mark, but the Highlanders will receive a test from St. Mary’s, off to an unbeaten start at 2-0-1. Albany (1-0-0) hosts Encinal on Wednesday. Encinal (1-2-0) split its matches las...

  • BSAL Men’s Soccer Roundup

    December 12, 2011

    The teams in BSAL move from a short non-league season right into league play this week. The Albany Cougars (2-2-1) seem to be at the head of the pack, although they suffered a narrow loss from Ygnacio Valley on Wednesday, 1-0. They play Pittsburg (0-3-...

  • BSAL Women’s Hoops Rundown

    December 12, 2011

    Salesian, Piedmont, Saint Joseph Notre Dame, and Saint Patrick-Saint Vincent are among the BSAL teams that have shined in non-league play.Salesian is off to an undefeated start (4-0). They debuted with a thrashing of Middletown, 57-25. Youngsters Mariy...

  • BSAL Men’s Hoops Rundown

    December 5, 2011

    Some of the better BSAL teams have some very interesting matchups this week against top competition.Salesian (3-0) dominated their own tournament, Jeremy Jack, with three wins by an average of 30 points.  Junior Jabari Bird scored 24 points in the...

  • NCS Division III Semifinal Preview: #4 Encinal (11-1) at #1 Marin Catholic (12-0) (AUDIO)

    December 1, 2011

    It wouldn’t be the playoffs unless Encinal plays Marin Catholic, as the two teams meet for the fourth straight year.  The Wildcats won the 2009 title game, 27-0, over the Jets, but Encinal has taken the two previous semifinal meetings, including...

  • BSAL Men’s Soccer Preview

    December 1, 2011

    Albany (19-3-3) had a solid season last year, taking the reins of BSAL and reaching the semifinals of the Division II NCS playoffs before Campolindo took them out on penalty kicks. Senior midfielder Gabriel Borges returns after snatching the BSAL MVP l...

  • Encinal Men’s Basketball Preview

    December 1, 2011

    Encinal (8-18) hasn’t reached double digits in the win column since the 2007 season when they won an impressive 18 games. Coach Jonathan Canalin will look to get the Jets moving back in the right direction this year as they attempt to bounce back fro...

  • Encinal Women’s Basketball Preview

    November 30, 2011

    The Jets flew low last season, winless in 10 conference games and finished 2-21 overall. In 7 of those conferences losses, the point differential was 40 or greater. Amberly Garner, Rosie Russell (Honorable Mention), and Xuan Tian finished their Encinal...

  • BSAL Women’s Soccer Preview

    November 28, 2011

    Albany is the defending league champions and the Cougars are 42-3-2 in the last two years, and bring back a ton of talent, but have seen their seasons cut short by DFAL teams in the Division II quarterfinals.  Albany (21-2-1) graduated only one pl...

  • BSAL Women’s Soccer Preview

    November 28, 2011

    Albany is the defending league champions and the Cougars are 42-3-2 in the last two years, and bring back a ton of talent, but have seen their seasons cut short by DFAL teams in the Division II quarterfinals.  Albany (21-2-1) graduated only one pl...

  • NCS D-3 Quarterfinal Preview: #5 Miramonte (10-1) at #4 Encinal (10-1) (AUDIO)

    November 23, 2011

    Two of last year’s semifinalists meet at Encinal in a quarterfinal on Friday.  In fact, both teams have impressive streaks on the line as Miramonte has made it to the semifinals each of the last three years, while the Jets have advanced to the c...

  • Football: Hear from the winning coaches (AUDIO)

    November 18, 2011

    We spoke to winning coaches from College Park, Encinal, Sacred Heart Cathedral, and Saint Francis.College Park coach Bill Kepler after his team’s 49-34 win against American.  Bill The Falcons will next play the winner of Ukiah-Dublin in the N...

  • NCS D-3 Playoff Preview: #13 Tamalpais (7-3) at #4 Encinal (9-1) (AUDIO)

    November 15, 2011

    Encinal has been to the last three Division III championship games, and the Jets head into the 2011 playoffs on an eight-game win streak, with their only loss an overtime defeat to the CCS Division I top seed, Serra.  Encinal has averaged over 45 ...

  • BSAL Football–Week 11 Preview (AUDIO)

    November 8, 2011

    Moreau Catholic (6-3, 5-1) at Encinal (8-1, 6-0) – Thursday, 7 Kennedy (4-5, 3-3) at Piedmont (3-6, 3-3) – Thursday, 7:30 John Swett (0-9, 0-6) at Saint Mary’s (5-4, 5-1) – Saturday, 1:30 Albany (2-7, 1-5) at Saint Patrick-Saint Vincent (2-...

  • Big Game in Week 11–BSAL

    November 6, 2011

    Moreau Catholic (6-3, 5-1) at Encinal (8-1, 6-0) – Thursday, 7It’s another week where a hot BSAL team tries to knock Encinal off its perch atop the league.  The Jets literally ran all over Kennedy, with 612 rushing yards, in a 55-22 win for ...

  • NCS Men’s Water Polo Playoffs Schedule/Results (AUDIO)

    November 5, 2011

    Interviews conducted prior to first match Division I 1) San Ramon Valley (22-1) vs. 16) Livermore (12-10) – San Ramon Valley FINAL 8 ) Clayton Valley (16-7) vs. 9) Heritage (21-3) – Heritage 18-17 FINAL 4) De La Salle (16-8) vs. 13) Liberty (1...

  • NCS Women’s Water Polo Playoffs Schedule/Results (AUDIO)

    November 5, 2011

    Interviews conducted prior to first game Division I 1) Monte Vista (26-7) vs. 16) Alameda (10-6) – Monte Vista 13-0 FINAL 8 ) Foothill (13-11) vs. 9) Granada (13-10) – Foothill 5-3 FINALFoothill coach Fran Usedom  Usedom 4) James Logan (2...

  • BSAL Football – Week 10 Preview (AUDIO)

    November 3, 2011

    Encinal (7-1, 5-0) at Kennedy (4-4, 3-2) – Friday, 7 Piedmont (3-5, 3-2) at Moreau Catholic (5-3, 4-1) - Friday, 7 Saint Mary’s (4-4, 4-1) at Albany (2-6, 1-4) – Friday, 5:30 Saint Patrick-Saint Vincent (1-7, 0-5) at John Swett (0-8, 0-5) – ...

  • NCS Men's Water Polo Playoff Brackets Announced

    October 31, 2011

    San Ramon Valley and Alhambra are the top seeds in the NCS Division I and II playoff brackets. The Division II playoffs start Wednesday, while the Division I playoffs begin on Saturday.  The Championships are scheduled for Saturday, November 12...

  • NCS Women's Water Polo Playoff Brackets Announced

    October 31, 2011

    Monte Vista and Las Lomas are the top overall seeds in the NCS Division I and II playoff brackets. The Division II playoffs start Wednesday, while the Division I playoffs begin on Saturday.  The Championships are scheduled for Saturday, Novembe...

  • Big Games in Week 10–BSAL

    October 30, 2011

    Encinal (7-1, 5-0) at Kennedy (4-4, 3-2) – Friday, 7Encinal has stood strong with every test that’s been thrown their way in the BSAL over the years, and there’s no reason to expect things will be different against Kennedy. Last week, the Jets l...

  • BSAL Football–Week 9 Preview (AUDIO)

    October 27, 2011

    Saint Mary’s (4-3, 4-0) at Encinal (6-1, 4-0) – Friday, 7 Albany (2-5, 1-3) at Kennedy (3-4, 2-2) – Friday, 7 Saint Patrick-Saint Vincent (1-6, 0-4) at Piedmont (2-5, 2-2)– Friday, 7 John Swett (0-7, 0-4) at Moreau Catholic (4-3, 3-1) - Frid...

  • Big Game in Week 9 – BSAL

    October 23, 2011

    Saint Mary’s (4-3, 4-0) at Encinal (6-1, 4-0) – Friday, 7The BSAL crown likely comes down to this game on Friday night. For many reasons, Encinal is a big favorite.  The Jets margin of victory in their four league wins has been 46 points whil...

  • BSAL Football – Week 8 Preview (AUDIO)

    October 20, 2011

    Piedmont (2-4, 2-1) at Saint Mary’s (3-3, 3-0) – Saturday, 1:30 Moreau Catholic (3-3, 2-1) at Saint Patrick-Saint Vincent (1-5, 0-3) – Friday, 7:30 Albany (2-4, 1-2) at Encinal (5-1, 3-0) – Friday, 7 Kennedy (2-4, 1-2) at John Swett (0-6, 0-...

  • BSAL Football – Week 7 Preview (AUDIO)

    October 13, 2011

    Saint Mary’s (2-3, 2-0) at Kennedy (2-3, 1-1) - Friday, 7 Encinal (4-1, 2-0) at Saint Patrick-Saint Vincent (1-4, 0-2) – Friday, 7:30 Moreau Catholic (2-3, 1-1) at Albany (2-3, 1-1) – Friday, 5:30 Piedmont (1-4, 1-1) at John Swett (0-5, 0-2) â...

  • BSAL Football–Week 6 Preview (AUDIO)

    October 6, 2011

    Saint Mary’s (1-3, 1-0) at Moreau Catholic (2-2, 1-0) – Friday, 7 Encinal (3-1, 1-0) at John Swett (0-4, 0-1) – Friday, 7 Saint Patrick-Saint Vincent (1-3, 0-1) at Kennedy (1-3, 0-1) – Saturday, 1:30 Albany (2-2, 1-0) at Piedmont (1-3, 0-1) ...

  • Big Game in Week 6 – BSAL

    October 2, 2011

    Saint Mary’s (1-3, 1-0) at Moreau Catholic (2-2, 1-0) – Friday, 7Saint Mary’s quarterback Kevin Flemer threw for three touchdowns on only four pass attempts in a 35-6 win over Saint Patrick-Saint Vincent on Saturday.  Moreau Catholic also wo...

  • BSAL Football–Week 5 Preview (AUDIO)

    September 29, 2011

    Encinal (2-1) hosts Piedmont (0-3) – Friday, 7 Kennedy (0-3) at Moreau Catholic (1-2) – Friday, 7 Albany (1-2) hosts John Swett (0-3) – Friday, 5:30 Saint Patrick-Saint Vincent (1-2) at Saint Mary’s (0-3) – Saturday, 1:30  Many BSAL ...

  • Encinal Survives Alameda, 45-41 (AUDIO)

    September 24, 2011

    IN what was the final non-conference game for both teams, two blocked punts helped Encinal survive a scare against Alameda, 45-41.  The Hornets Antonio Manibusan threw for 376 yards in the losing cause.  Encinal coach Joe Tenorio says there...

  • BSAL Football–Week 4 Preview (AUDIO)

    September 22, 2011

    Encinal (1-1) hosts Alameda (1-2) – Friday, 7pm Saint Patrick-Saint Vincent (1-1) hosts Campolindo (3-0) – Friday, 7:30pm Albany (1-1) hosts De Anza (0-2) – Friday, 5:30pm Moreau Catholic (1-1) hosts Dublin (2-1) – Friday, 7pm Kennedy (0-2)...

  • Serra wins a thriller over Encinal in Overtime, 34-28 (AUDIO)

    September 17, 2011

    After two blowout wins to open the season, the Padres proved they can win the close games as well, in a 34-28 win at Encinal. Serra coach Patrick Walsh talks to Bay Preps:Patrick Walsh

  • BSAL Football–Week 3 Preview (AUDIO)

    September 15, 2011

    Encinal (1-0) hosts Serra (2-0) – Friday, 7pm Saint Patrick-Saint Vincent (1-0) at Berean Christian (1-1) – Saturday, 1:30pm Kennedy (0-1) hosts Richmond (0-2) – Friday, 7pm John Swett (0-2) at Salesian (2-0) – Saturday, 1:30pm Saint Maryâ...

  • Serra Football Prepares for Encinal (AUDIO)

    September 14, 2011

    The Padres thoroughly dominated Monte Vista, 54-13, at Freitas Field in San Mateo on Saturday, as Serra jumped out to a 28-0 first quarter lead, and a 48-7 advantage at halftime. Now 2-0, and with 106 total points scored in those two games where the s...

  • BSAL Football–Week 2 Preview (AUDIO)

    September 8, 2011

    Encinal (0-0) at Hayward (0-1) – Friday, 7pm Albany (1-0) hosts Vallejo (0-1) – Friday, 5:30 Kennedy (0-0) at Miramonte (1-0) – Friday, 7pm Moreau Catholic (0-1) at Branham (0-1) – Friday, 7pm Saint Mary’s (0-1) hosts Sacred Heart Cathed...

  • Encinal Football Preview

    September 2, 2011

    No one can blame the Jets if they are still thinking about the way last season ended with their 35-7 NCS Division III championship loss to Cardinal Newman.  Encinal has a great opportunity of getting back to that championship game with the excel...

  • BSAL Women’s Volleyball Preview (AUDIO)

    August 31, 2011

    Albany loses three players from last year’s team that coasted through the Bay Shore schedule on their way to an 18-0 league mark.  In 2011, the Cougars have enough talent that they can improve on their quarterfinal finish in Division III.  ...

  • BSAL Women’s Cross Country Preview (AUDIO)

    August 26, 2011

    In Division IV, St. Mary’s College HS may be the favorite to win the team title, thanks to the return of individual champion, sophomore Spencer Moore, who destroyed the field at NCS last year. Also back for the Panthers is senior Mary Harrington (16t...

  • BSAL Men’s Cross Country Preview (AUDIO)

    August 26, 2011

    St. Mary’s College HS has a very good opportunity to take home the NCS Division IV title, considering last year’s champion, San Rafael, graduated their top four runners, while the Panthers return their top four runners. All four of those competitor...

  • BSAL Women’s Tennis Preview (AUDIO)

    August 25, 2011

    Piedmont has been the class of the Bay Shore, and last year saw their run end in the NCS Division II semifinals to University (SF) High School.  Among the returnees for Piedmont this year is eight seniors, including the excellent senior doubles ta...

  • BSAL Women’s Golf Preview (AUDIO)

    August 25, 2011

    Saint Patrick-Saint Vincent, winners of the BSAL regular season last year, have to be considered the favorites again in 2011 thanks to the return of sophomore Jessica Yim, who placed 3rd in NCS Division II with a 79.  Also returning is senior Tayl...

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