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Baseball: CCS Division II Quarterfinal Previews (AUDIO)
May 18, 2012These are previews of games involving teams we cover on BayPreps. #6 Saratoga (18-12) vs. #3 Mt. Pleasant (24-2) at St. Francis – Saturday, 7pm Tyler Plesse delivered the winning hit in the bottom of the seventh inning to lift Saratoga to a 4-3 vi...
Baseball: SI, Los Altos, Saratoga, and Gunn all advance to CCS Quarters, DLS wins EBAL… and Thursday’s Roundup
May 17, 2012In the CCS Division II quarterfinals, #5 St. Ignatius (20-8-1) raced out to a 8-0 lead, and held on for a 8-6 win against #12 Westmont (15-13), as Jeremy Balan writes. Matt DeBenedetti and Dylan Foster combined for four hits, four runs and two RBIs. ...
Baseball: CCS Division II First Round Previews (AUDIO)
May 16, 2012These are previews of games involving teams we cover on BayPreps. #11 Burlingame (20-6) at #6 Saratoga (17-12) – Thursday, 4pm Saratoga ended the season with four straight losses, and only scored seven runs in those games, but it was against SCVAL...
Baseball: CCS Brackets released
May 12, 2012Palo Alto, Willow Glen, and Palma are the #1 seeds in this year’s CCS Playoffs. St. Francis, Palo Alto, Valley Christian, St. Ignatius, San Benito and Serra are among the teams from Harold Abend’s Tuesday Bay Area rankings in the CCS field. C...
Track and Field: What to watch for at the League Championships
May 11, 2012League 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...
Softball: Mitty takes WCAL Final; Concord, Arroyo record big wins… and Thursday’s Roundup
May 11, 2012For the third time this season, Vanessa Alvarez and Archbishop Mitty (25-2) defeated Valley Christian (24-6), this time in the WCAL Championship, as Glenn Reeves writes. Alvarez, who didn’t allow an earned run in 21 innings against the Warriors thi...
Baseball: WCAL Semifinals are set, Palo Alto takes Game 1 in De Anza… and Tuesday’s Roundup
May 9, 2012The WCAL Playoffs features top-notch competition, and the first round featured some interesting games, including 4th seed Serra (16-12), who has now won seven straight against WCAL opponents, after a 5-3 decision over #5 Bellarmine (14-14), as Glenn Re...
Track and Field: Floreal leads Palo Alto to De Anza title; Sturges paces Mountain View girls; plus EBAL, WCAL results
May 6, 2012Junior sprinter E.J. Floreal dashed into the Palo Alto High record book for the second straight meet, winning the 200 meters in 21.16 seconds and helping the Vikings claim the boys’ championship at the SCVAL-De Anza Division finals Thursday. Floreal...
Baseball: St. Francis takes WCAL, DLS alone atop EBAL… and Friday’s Roundup
May 5, 2012St. 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...
Track and Field: Wilcox boys, Los Gatos girls seize El Camino titles
May 3, 2012Punctuating undefeated dual meet seasons, the Wilcox boys and Los Gatos girls claimed SCVAL-El Camino team championships Wednesday at Fremont High in Sunnyvale. Wilcox senior Ricky Strehlow earned three gold medals, going a PR 15.33 to beat Santa Cla...
Baseball: Blackburn tosses no-hitter versus state-ranked Deer Valley… and Tuesday’s Roundup
May 2, 2012In what is arguably the Bay Area’s most dominant and masterful pitching performance this season, Heritage senior and Arizona State-bound Paul Blackburn tossed a no-hitter in a 6-0 victory over ESPNHS Cal-Hi Sports No. 9 ranked Deer Valley of Antioch....
Softball: Moreau Catholic makes the HAAL race more crowded… and Tuesday’s Roundup
May 2, 2012Moreau Catholic (10-6, 6-2) moved closer to the top of the Hayward Area league after a 7-4 win over Bishop O’Dowd (13-4, 6-2). The Mariners, who scored six times in the third inning, got two hits from Breanna Pearsall and Karina Sanchez. Els...
Softball: Keilani Laulu-Finley continues monster season for Encinal… and Monday’s Roundup
May 1, 2012Keilani 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...
Volleyball: Saratoga still has shot for tie in El Camino… and Monday’s Roundup
May 1, 2012Saratoga and Eastside both have one league loss, and the Falcons barely survived in a league match last night against Sacred Heart Prep, 23-25, 25-18, 25-20, 17-25, 15-9. The Falcons, who split their two matches with Eastside, finish up with Wilcox and...
Volleyball: Campolindo sweeps season-series with Acalanes… and Wednesday’s Roundup
April 26, 2012Campolindo (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 ...
Softball: St. Francis finally knocks off Valley Christian… and Tuesday’s Roundup
April 25, 2012Valley 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...
Baseball: James Logan wrestles control of MVAL… and Wednesday’s Roundup
April 19, 2012Newark 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: Mitty continues great run with 12-11 win against Valley Christian… and Thursday’s Roundup
April 13, 2012It 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: St. Francis suffers first loss... and Wednesday’s Roundup
April 12, 2012National power St. Francis’ suffered their first defeat of the season in their Elite Eight tournament, 4-3, to Damonte Ranch (8-6). Braden Bishop homered and drove in two for the Lancers (17-1-1). More Elite Eight Results: Bishop O’Dowd was s...
Baseball: St. Francis’ Bettencourt no-hits De La Salle… and Tuesday’s Roundup
April 11, 2012St. Francis (17-0-1) has had a lot of terrific pitching performances this season, and Trevor Bettencourt’s been a part of a number of those. Yesterday, Bettencourt tossed a no-hitter in a 3-1 win over De La Salle in the Elite Eight tournament at St. ...
Men’s Lacrosse: St. Ignatius stays perfect.. plus other results
April 5, 2012Nobody seems capable of knocking off St. Ignatius this season. The Wildcats (11-0) continued their perfect season by blanking Archbishop Mitty (5-7), 16-0, on Wednesday. SI has clearly established themselves as the favorites for another WCAL title. The...
Volleyball: Homestead outlasts Mountain View… and Wednesday’s Roundup
April 5, 2012After playing two five-game matches last season, it was no surprise that Homestead and Mountain View went to five last night in Cupertino. Homestead (14-2, 6-0) came out on top and takes over first in the SCVAL De Anza, 20-25, 25-18, 23-25, 25-22, 15...
Softball: Wilcox takes commanding lead in De Anza…. and Wednesday’s Roundup
April 5, 2012The anticipated pitcher’s dual was just that as Wilcox improved to 13-1 and 6-0 in the SCVAL De Anza with a 3-1 win against Homestead (10-2, 3-1). The Chargers scored two runs in the sixth off Katie Moss, as Stephanie Pickard delivered the go-ahead h...
Baseball: Palo Alto holds off St. Ignatius, 4-3… and the rest of Wednesday’s Roundup
April 4, 2012In 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...
Wrestling: 2012 College Signings
April 4, 20122012 NCS Champion De La Salle has two wrestlers who have committed to college thus far. Joe Moita finished third in the California State Tournament this year and has verbally agreed to continue his wrestling career at Columbia University. Along with Mo...
Baseball: This Week’s Key Games
April 2, 2012We 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, 2012SCVAL 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, 2012St. 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...
Baseball: Los Altos, Wiechec improve to 12-2… and Wednesday’s Roundup
March 29, 2012Luke 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...
Softball: Amador Valley takes NCS title rematch by same score as Johanna Grauer allows no hits
March 23, 2012Johanna 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, 2012Mountain 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...
Baseball: James Logan edges Granada, 7-6
March 10, 2012James Logan came from behind and improved to 3-1 behind a three hit, three RBI performance from Paul Martinez, included the clutch go-ahead hit in the bottom of the sixth inning. Granada’s Dan Whitney slammed a solo home run in the top of the fifth t...
Softball: SCVAL Preview
March 5, 2012Many teams in the Santa Clara Valley already have a few games under their belts. DE ANZA This includes defending De Anza champion, Homestead, who is already 2-0. The Mustangs have wins over Cupertino and Leigh, and junior Katie Moss has struck out 24...
Baseball: SCVAL Preview
February 29, 2012De Anza Division Mountain View Mountain View returns to the De Anza division after squeaking back in with a 6-14 league record. Adam Petke is the fifth head coach in eight years for the Spartans and he will try to right the ship from a team that went...
Men’s Tennis: SCVAL Preview
February 27, 2012Cupertino Cupertino returns a ton of talent, including the finalists in the SCVAL El Camino Division Doubles Tournament. Senior Hong Suh and sophomore Kelvin Wang battled sophomores Tommy Cheng and Razvan Dobrin in the finals, and Cheng and Dobrin eme...
Men’s Hoops: CCS Second Round Previews
February 23, 2012These are previews of games involving the schools we cover at BayPreps. Division I Milpitas (13-12) at #6 Oak Grove (12-12) – Thursday, 7pm Oak Grove on 56-45 at Milpitas on December 12, as Nate Vieira scored 17 points, and the Eagles overca...
Women’s Hoops: CCS Second Round Previews
February 23, 2012These are previews of games involving the schools we cover at BayPreps. Division I Monta Vista (14-11) at #6 Salinas (17-7) – Thursday, 5:30pm Monta Vista defeated Oak Grove, 55-52, in the first round, as Steffanie Sum scored 13 points, Mega...
Men’s Soccer: CCS First Round Previews
February 21, 2012These are previews of games involving the schools we cover at BayPreps. Division I #10 Oak Grove at #7 Los Gatos - Wednesday, 2:30pm Los Gatos (12-2-5) reached the first round of last year’s playoffs but fell to Mountain View’s St. Francis 2-1...
Men’s Hoops: CCS First Round Previews
February 21, 2012These are previews of games involving the schools we cover at BayPreps. Division I Evergreen Valley at Milpitas – Tuesday, 7:15pm Milpitas (11-13) ended a lengthy absence from CCS playoffs last year when they were defeated by Gilroy in the openi...
Women's Hoops: CCS Brackets Released
February 19, 2012Watch for previews of the upcoming playoff games for the teams we cover on BayPreps.com CCS Division I Women's Basketball Bracket CCS Division II Women's Basketball BracketCCS Division III Women's Basketball Bracket CCS Division IV Women's Basketbal...
Men’s Soccer: CCS Playoff Brackets Released
February 18, 2012CCS Division I Men's Soccer Bracket CCS Division II Men's Soccer Bracket CCS Division III Men's Soccer Bracket Menlo-Atherton, Saint Francis, and defending champion Santa Cruz are the top seeds in the CCS Playoff Brackets announced on Saturd...
SCVAL El Camino Men’s Hoops Rundown
February 14, 2012Saratoga remains in control of their destiny, with Lynbrook hoping to pull off the upset of the Falcons in the season-finale on Friday.Saratoga (15-7, 8-2) led at the half 24-5 in a 50-31 win at Monta Vista, 50-31, as Stevie Berman scored 15 points. Sa...
SCVAL El Camino Women’s Hoops Rundown
February 13, 2012Saratoga is on their way to a second straight El Camino title after their second 8-point win against second place Monta Vista.Saratoga (18-4, 10-0) reduced its magic number to win the El Camino to 1 as they topped Monta Vista, 59-51. Dharini Ramaswamy ...
SCVAL De Anza Men’s Soccer Roundup
February 13, 2012Mountain View has clinched the De Anza title once again, although Saratoga and Los Altos continue to finish strong. Mountain View (13-4-2, 9-1-1) beat Homestead on Wednesday 4-2, as Chauncey Neyman, Minh Wilson, and Brad Bumgarner all scored, with Neym...
SCVAL De Anza Women’s Soccer Roundup
February 13, 2012One week of regular season play remains in the De Anza Division, and it appears that Los Gatos and Mountain View, each with 9-1-1 league marks, will tie for first place, unless Palo Alto or Gunn can play spoiler. Los Gatos (15-1-2, 9-1-1) had a 3-0 vic...
Women’s Hoops: CCS Division III Contenders
February 11, 2012After getting ousted by St. Ignatius in last year’s semifinals, Terra Nova may be the favorite in Division III. The Tigers are ranked ninth in the state, and defending champion Sacred Heart Cathedral may be the only CCS team with a chance to knock of...
SCVAL El Camino Men’s Hoops Rundown
February 7, 2012Santa Clara got the better of Saratoga last week in an overtime thriller, which means each team has protected their home floor with five-point wins over the other. The Falcons, though, have a one-game lead in the standings because of the Bruins loss to...
SCVAL De Anza Men’s Soccer Roundup
February 6, 2012While Mountain View is sitting comfortably atop the De Anza, a key clash includes Los Altos at Saratoga on Wednesday.Mountain View (12-4-2, 8-1-1) tied Los Altos on Wednesday 1-1 and beat Milpitas on Friday 2-0. Pascal Purro scored the tying goal on We...
SCVAL El Camino Women’s Hoops Rundown
February 6, 2012When Saratoga and Monta Vista met in the first meeting, the Falcons came away with a 53-45 win on January 20th. The Matadors have a chance for revenge on Friday.Saratoga (17-4, 9-0) enjoyed two El Camino wins. The Falcons cruised past Santa Clara, 50-3...
SCVAL De Anza Women’s Soccer Roundup
February 6, 2012Mountain View has won six straight and, more importantly, avenged their only league loss with a 2-0 win against Los Gatos.Mountain View (14-2-1, 9-1-0) is in prime position to win the De Anza. The Spartans edged Los Altos 2-1 last Wednesday, as Emily A...
Men’s Hoops: Saratoga at Santa Clara Preview (AUDIO)
February 1, 2012Saratoga (13-6, 6-1) can sweep their season-series with Santa Clara (15-3, 5-2) and take a commanding two-game lead in the SCVAL El Camino with a road win tonight. The Falcons won the first meeting, 60-55, despite 14 points from the Bruins’ Cole Lock...
SCVAL El Camino Men’s Hoops Rundown
January 31, 2012On Wednesday, Saratoga looks to take full control of the El Camino when they play at Santa Clara, a team they beat 60-55 earlier this month.Saratoga (13-6, 6-1) picked up a couple more wins last week, first beating Fremont, 53-44, as Stevie Berman scor...
SCVAL El Camino Women’s Hoops Rundown
January 30, 2012Saratoga and Monta Vista remain a good distance ahead of the pack in the El Camino.Saratoga (15-3, 7-0) remained undefeated with two more wins last week. The Falcons cruised by Fremont, 50-38. Hannah Johnson poured in 21 points and Dharini Ramaswamy ad...
SCVAL De Anza Men’s Soccer Roundup
January 29, 2012Saratoga shocked Mountain View on Wednesday, ending the Spartans 22-match unbeaten streak in the De Anza that dated back to 2010.Mountain View (11-4-1, 7-1-0) beat Gunn on Monday 1-0, lost to Saratoga on Wednesday 1-0, and beat Palo Alto on Friday 2-0....
SCVAL De Anza Women’s Soccer Roundup
January 29, 2012It is tight in the De Anza division with Mountain View one game back of first place Los Gatos. The Spartans get their shot at the top this week, hosting Los Gatos on Friday, as they try to avenge a 3-0 defeat suffered on the 13th of this month. Los Gat...
SCVAL El Camino Men’s Hoops Rundown
January 23, 2012Saratoga and Fremont clash this week in a meeting of the top two teams in the El Camino.Saratoga (11-5, 4-0) will be back in action Wednesday when they face Fremont away before facing Los Altos on Friday. Fremont (6-10, 3-2) took a loss to start the w...
SCVAL De Anza Women’s Soccer Roundup
January 23, 2012While trying not to look ahead to their showdown on February 3rd, Los Gatos and Mountain View look for another unbeaten week in the De Anza.Los Gatos (12-0-1, 6-0-0) has won three straight, defeating Gunn 3-1 last Thursday, downing Saratoga 4-1 on Frid...
SCVAL El Camino Women’s Hoops Rundown
January 23, 2012The top teams met last Friday, and Saratoga is alone in first after their home win against Monta Vista.Saratoga (13-3, 5-0) defeated Monta Vista, 53-45, in their only game last week, as Dharini Ramaswamy nailed 5 treys and scored 20 points for the Falc...
SCVAL De Anza Men’s Soccer Roundup
January 23, 2012Mountain View has withstood any challenges in the De Anza thus far, and will attempt to fight off another on Monday when they host Gunn.Mountain View (9-3-1, 5-0-0) beat Homestead on Wednesday, 3-1, as Chris Barnes scored twice and Gustavo Arredondo sc...
SCVAL De Anza Men’s Soccer Roundup
January 16, 2012Mountain View is now 18-0-3 over their last 21 De Anza games heading into a match at Homestead on Wednesday.Mountain View (8-3-1, 4-0-0) added two more wins to their record this week, beating Los Altos 1-0 on Wednesday and Milpitas on Friday 3-1. Minh ...
SCVAL De Anza Women’s Soccer Roundup
January 16, 2012Los Gatos made a quite a statement in the De Anza, with their 3-0 win against Mountain View.Los Gatos (9-0-1, 3-0-0) stayed unbeaten in league with a pair of victories last week. The Wildcats defeated Monta Vista 2-0 last Wednesday and downed Mountain ...
SCVAL El Camino Men’s Hoops Rundown
January 16, 2012Saratoga stayed unbeaten in the El Camino last week with a couple of five-point wins.Saratoga (11-5, 4-0) notched back to back wins last week to carry their win streak to five, by beating Santa Clara, 60-55 and Wilcox, 56-51. Stevie Berman led all scor...
SCVAL El Camino Women’s Hoops Rundown
January 16, 2012Saratoga and Monta Vista are still unbeaten in El Camino play heading into their showdown on Friday.Saratoga (12-3, 4-0) shut down Santa Clara in the 4th quarter and ran away with a 41-29 victory. The Falcons were led by Hannah Johnson’s 20 points an...
SCVAL El Camino Men’s Hoops Rundown
January 9, 2012Saratoga opened with two solid El Camino wins, and have a showdown with Santa Clara looming on Wednesday.Saratoga (9-5, 2-0) came up with a couple impressive wins over Lynbrook, 55-41, and Las Altos, 56-28 last week. Kyle Dozier impressed in both games...
SCVAL El Camino Women’s Hoops Rundown
January 9, 2012Monta Vista, Saratoga, and Santa Clara are the three El Camino teams that are unbeaten in league after the opening week of conference play.Saratoga (10-3, 2-0) crushed Homestead, 55-25, on Tuesday behind 13 points from Hannah Johnson and 10 from Dharin...
SCVAL De Anza Men’s Soccer Roundup
January 9, 2012Los Altos and Mountain View have a showdown on Wednesday with first place in the De Anza on the line.Los Altos (5-0-1, 2-0-0) won both their games this week, beating Milpitas, 3-0, on Wednesday and Homestead, 1-0, on Friday. Andy Sartor scored the winn...
SCVAL De Anza Women’s Soccer Roundup
January 8, 2012Mountain View and Los Gatos completed non-league play with seven wins each and only one loss between them. The two schools continued to play well during the first week of league play as Mountain View collected two wins and Las Gatos won once. They appe...
SCVAL El Camino Men’s Hoops Rundown
January 3, 2012El Camino play begins on Wednesday and, based on non-league results, Santa Clara could be the favorite after a 7-17 record last season.Santa Clara (10-1) impressed last week with a 95-71 win over San Lorenzo Valley to take their winning streak to nine ...
SCVAL El Camino Women’s Hoops Rundown
January 2, 2012League play commence in the El Camino on Tuesday.Saratoga (8-3) won one of two in the Susie Nagpal Saratoga Shootout. They lost to Palo Alto, 67-45, but came out on top of Half Moon Bay, 55-49. Hannah Johnson had 21 points, and Dharini Ramaswamy added ...
SCVAL De Anza Women’s Soccer Roundup
January 2, 2012Santa Clara Valley Athletic League matches in the De Anza Division begin this week with the majority of teams playing two games during the week. After two months of non-league play, Los Gatos and Mountain View posted impressive marks, but the slate get...
SCVAL De Anza Men’s Soccer Roundup
January 1, 2012Mountain View was the only team in the division who played last week, but the Spartans and others begin division play on Wednesday. Los Altos (3-0-1) has two league games this week, taking on Milpitas on Wednesday and Homestead on Friday. Saratoga (4...
SCVAL De Anza Women’s Soccer Roundup
December 27, 2011The De Anza teams are enjoying their holiday break.Los Gatos (6-0-1) is undefeated after seven matches, dropping Burlingame 4-0 on December 17 in the Burlingame Tournament. The Wildcats have scored 23 goals, collected 27 assists and 54 steals this seas...
SCVAL El Camino Men’s Hoops Rundown
December 27, 2011Santa Clara and Los Altos have stretched their win streaks to eight and six games, respectively.Santa Clara (9-1) kept rolling last week with back to back wins over Westmoor, 77-62, and Branham, 60-58, to push their current winning streak to eight in a...
SCVAL El Camino Women’s Hoops Rundown
December 27, 2011Saratoga, Los Altos, and Santa Clara appear to be the strength of the El Camino.Saratoga (5-2) fell short at Los Gatos on Friday, 49-46, as Shriya Nagpal and Dharini Ramaswamy each scored 11 points in defeat. The Falcons’ next game is Thursday in the...
SCVAL De Anza Men’s Soccer Roundup
December 27, 2011Nobody in the De Anza played a game last week.Los Altos (3-0-1) has some time to regroup before hitting the field again in January. Saratoga (4-2) have until January before fighting off the other De Anza programs for Division dominance. Mountain Vi...
SCVAL De Anza Women’s Soccer Roundup (AUDIO)
December 21, 2011Los Gatos and Mountain View are particularly off to fantastic starts heading into the holiday break.Los Gatos (6-0-1) has outscored the opposition, 24-2, including five straight shutout wins. Last week, the Wildcats blanked Aptos (3-0), Leigh (1-0), an...
SCVAL El Camino Women’s Hoops Rundown
December 20, 2011With one game this week, Saratoga hopes to take a 6-1 record into Christmas.Saratoga (5-1) won their one game last week, reeling in Milpitas 60-39. Hannah Johnson paced the Falcons with a 17-point night, 1 of 3 players to break into double digits. The ...
SCVAL De Anza Men’s Soccer Roundup
December 20, 2011Mountain View and Los Altos continued their strong starts heading into Christmas.Los Altos (3-0-1) saw victory again on Saturday over Pajaro Valley, who they narrowly defeated 1-0. The Eagles are a contender for the top of De Anza, and have some time t...
SCVAL De Anza Women’s Soccer Roundup
December 12, 2011It’s no surprise that Mountain View has posted the most impressive non-league results.Mountain View (4-0-1) tied Gunn, 1-1, and defeated Castilleja, 2-0 at home. The Spartans hosts San Mateo on Tuesday and play at Saint Francis on Thursday. Emily And...
SCVAL El Camino Men’s Hoops Rundown
December 12, 2011Lynbrook and Santa Clara are the only El Camino teams over .500 in the non-league.Lynbrook (5-2) was knocked out early in the tournament they hosted by El Camino, 68-41. Kevin Qian hig 4 three-pointers on his way to 14 points leading the Vikings. The l...
SCVAL De Anza Men’s Soccer Roundup
December 12, 2011Still knocking around in non-league play, Saratoga (3-1) is gathering the skill it needs to stay close to the top of the De Anza Division. The Falcons’ only loss was handed to them by Serra on December 3rd, one of the best teams in WCAL. However, the...
SCVAL El Camino Women’s Hoops Rundown
December 12, 2011Saratoga picked up where they left off after last year’s stellar season, winning the 5 of their first 6 games. First, the Falcons participated in the Fremont-Sunnyvale Tournament. They were 19 points better than Silver Creek and 14 better than Branha...
Saratoga Men’s Soccer Preview
December 1, 2011The Saratoga Falcons trailed Mountain View by a large margin last season, with a 6-4-2 record (10-5-5 overall), and were upset in the CCS Division III quarterfinals. The Falcons will be looking to gain some more wins this season, gain some traction aga...
Saratoga Women’s Basketball Preview
December 1, 2011Saratoga sat atop the El Camino standings last season with a perfect 11-0 conference record and an overall mark of 19-7. They won 6 of 7 road games and appeared in 3 playoff games. Junior Hannah Johnson had a great year, averaging an even 12 points and...
Saratoga Men’s Basketball Preview
December 1, 2011Saratoga (16-10) showed what they were capable when they rattled off six consecutive wins in late December of last season on their way to a 7-5 record in El Camino play. Coach Nass and company will be optimistic about the possibilities for the upcoming...
Saratoga Women’s Soccer Preview
November 27, 2011The Falcons receive the promotion to the De Anza division after a 11-2-3 season where they reached the first round of the playoffs in Division II.Saratoga, who enjoyed their first winning season in three years, outscored the opposition 30-9 and host Di...
SCVAL De Anza Football–Week 11 Preview (AUDIO)
November 9, 2011Palo Alto (7-2, 5-1) at Milpitas (7-2, 4-2) – Thursday, 7:30 Los Gatos (7-1-1, 4-1-1) at Homestead (7-2, 4-2) – Thursday, 7:30 Saratoga (2-7, 1-5) at Wilcox (2-5-2, 1-3-2) - Friday, 7:30 Los Altos (1-8, 0-6) at Mountain View (6-3, 3-2-1) – Th...
Big Games in Week 11–SCVAL De Anza
November 6, 2011Palo Alto (7-2, 5-1) at Milpitas (7-2, 4-2) – Thursday, 7:30 Los Gatos (7-1-1, 4-1-1) at Homestead (7-2, 4-2) – Thursday, 7:30The De Anza is a mess with the top four teams all hoping for a division title. Things would be very simple if Pal...
CCS Tennis Brackets Announced; Monta Vista, Saratoga's Yen are top seeds
November 5, 2011Monta Vista (21-0) and Saratoga (16-3) may be headed towards another showdown in the CCS Finals. Last year, Saratoga won their second straight CCS title when the top-seeded Falcons knocked off Monta Vista, the #2 seed, by a 6-1 count. This season, ...
SCVAL De Anza Football – Week 10 Preview (AUDIO)
November 3, 2011Milpitas (7-1, 4-1) at Homestead (6-2, 3-2) – Friday, 7:30 Saratoga (2-6, 1-4) at Los Gatos (6-1-1, 3-1-1)– Friday, 7:30 Wilcox (2-5-1, 1-3-1) at Mountain View (5-3, 3-2) – Friday, 2:45 Los Altos (1-7, 0-5) at Palo Alto (6-2, 4-1) – Friday,...
Big Games in Week 10–SCVAL De Anza
October 30, 2011Milpitas (7-1, 4-1) at Homestead (6-2, 3-2) – Friday, 7:30The De Anza winner can’t be determined this week, but a Milpitas win would set up a big showdown with Palo Alto in the season finale. Milpitas led 10-0 at the half and four different player...
SCVAL De Anza Football–Week 9 Preview (AUDIO)
October 27, 2011Mountain View (5-2, 3-1) at Palo Alto (5-2, 3-1) – Friday, 7:30 Milpitas (6-1, 3-1) at Saratoga (2-5, 1-3) – Friday, 7:30 Homestead (5-2, 2-2) at Wilcox (2-4-1, 1-2-1) – Friday, 7:30 Los Altos (1-6, 0-4) at Los Gatos (5-1-1, 2-1-1)– Friday,...
Big Game in Week 9 - SCVAL De Anza
October 23, 2011Mountain View (5-2, 3-1) at Palo Alto (5-2, 3-1) – Friday, 7:30With a three-way tie atop the Division, the game involving two of those 3-1 teams looms as the league’s best matchup. Mountain View quarterback Mike Butler threw for 254 yards a...
SCVAL De Anza Football - Week 8 Preview (AUDIO)
October 20, 2011Los Gatos (5-0-1, 2-0-1) at Milpitas (5-1, 2-1) – Friday, 7:30 Mountain View (4-2, 2-1) at Homestead (5-1, 2-1) – Friday, 6:15 Palo Alto (4-2, 2-1) at Saratoga (2-4, 1-2) – Friday, 7:30 Wilcox (1-4-1, 0-2-1) at Los Altos (1-5, 0-3) – Friday...
Big Games in Week 8–SCVAL De Anza
October 16, 2011Los Gatos (5-0-1, 2-0-1) at Milpitas (5-1, 2-1) – Friday, 7:30 Mountain View (4-2, 2-1) at Homestead (5-1, 2-1) – Friday, 6:15 After a disappointing tie against Wilcox, Los Gatos has responded in a big way the last two weeks with a 40-2 win agains...
SCVAL De Anza Football–Week 7 Preview (AUDIO)
October 13, 2011Palo Alto (4-1, 2-0) at Los Gatos (4-0-1, 1-0-1) – Friday, 7:30 Saratoga (2-3, 1-1) at Mountain View (3-2, 1-1) – Friday, 3:15 Milpitas (4-1, 1-1) at Wilcox (1-3-1, 0-1-1) – Friday, 7:30 Homestead (4-1, 1-1) at Los Altos (1-4, 0-2) – Friday...
Big Game in Week 7–SCVAL De Anza
October 9, 2011Palo Alto (4-1, 2-0) at Los Gatos (4-0-1, 1-0-1) – Friday, 7:30 Palo Alto fired on all cylinders in a 42-13 win against Wilcox. Keller Chryst threw for 197 yards and three touchdowns as the Vikings jumped out to a 35-7 halftime lead....
SCVAL De Anza Football – Week 6 Preview (AUDIO)
October 6, 2011Mountain View (3-1, 1-0) at Los Gatos (3-0-1, 0-0-1) – Friday, 7:30 Wilcox (1-2-1, 0-0-1) at Palo Alto (3-1, 1-0) – Friday, 7:30 Saratoga (2-2, 1-0) at Homestead (3-1, 0-1) – Friday, 7:30 Los Altos (1-3, 0-1) at Milpitas (3-1, 0-1) – Friday,...
Big Games in Week 6 - De Anza
October 2, 2011Mountain View (3-1, 1-0) at Los Gatos (3-0-1, 0-0-1) – Friday, 7:30 Wilcox (1-2-1, 0-0-1) at Palo Alto (3-1, 1-0) – Friday, 7:30Mountain View started fast, leading 37-14 at the half, and forced four Milpitas turnovers in a 44-28 win last week....
SCVAL De Anza Football–Week 5 Preview (AUDIO)
September 29, 2011Homestead (3-0) at Palo Alto (2-1) – Friday, 7:30 Milpitas (3-0) at Mountain View (2-1) - Friday, 3:15 Los Gatos (3-0) at Wilcox (1-2) – Friday, 7:30 Los Altos (1-2) at Saratoga (1-2) – Friday, 7:30 Homestead has averaged 41.5 points pe...
Big Games in Week 5 – SCVAL
September 25, 2011Most Bay Area football teams begin league play this week and, on every Sunday beginning today, we’ll take our weekly look ahead at the key games involving teams we cover here on Bay Preps. Homestead (3-0) at Palo Alto (2-1) – Friday, 7:30 ...
SCVAL De Anza Division Football–Week 4 Preview (AUDIO)
September 23, 2011Los Gatos (2-0) at Monta Vista (2-1) – Saturday, 1pm Palo Alto (1-1) at Gunn (0-2) – Friday, 7:30pm Homestead (2-0) at Fremont (0-2) – Friday, 7:30pm Mountain View (1-1) hosts Burlingame (2-1) – Saturday, 1:30pm Los Altos (0-2) hosts Lynbro...
SCVAL De Anza Division Football–Week 3 Preview (AUDIO)
September 15, 2011Palo Alto (1-0) hosts Archbishop Mitty (1-1) – Friday, 7pm Mountain View (1-0) at South San Francisco (2-0) – Friday, 7pm Los Gatos (1-0) hosts Oak Grove (2-0) – Friday, 7:30pm Los Altos (0-1) hosts Sacred Heart Prep (2-0) – Saturday, 1:30pm...
SCVAL De Anza Division Football – Week 2 Preview (AUDIO)
September 8, 2011Homestead (1-0) hosts King’s Academy (1-0) – Thursday, 7:30pm Mountain View (0-0) at Hillsdale (0-1) – Saturday, 1pm Los Gatos (0-0) at Menlo-Atherton (1-0) – Saturday, 2pm Los Altos (0-0) at Santa Clara (0-1) – Friday, 7:15pm Wilcox (0-1...
Saratoga Football Preview
September 2, 2011The Falcons have to replace a lot of talent from last year’s 5-5 team, particularly the De Anza division’s outstanding quarterback, Kevin Smith, and the division’s outstanding outside linebacker, Greg Johnson. The offensive line also saw th...
SCVAL Women’s Volleyball Preview (AUDIO)–El Camino Division
August 30, 2011With Gunn in the De Anza division, Cupertino has a good shot to win the El Camino, but the Pioneers have to replace a lot of talent. Junior setter Mary Grafilo will lead Cupertino and will be setting up senior Emily Jang and sophomore middle Mash...
SCVAL Men’s Cross Country Preview (AUDIO)
August 26, 2011Los Gatos returns four of their top five runners from last year’s CCS Division II championship team. The one loss, however, is a big one as Will Geiken graduated after an individual championship. The Wildcats do have a couple of top ten competitors i...
SCVAL Women’s Cross Country Preview (AUDIO)
August 26, 2011The Mountain View Spartans literally ran away from the field last season while winning the CCS Division II crown. While they do replace a couple of very good senior competitors from last season, the Spartans bring back their top three runners, includin...
SCVAL Men’s Water Polo Preview
August 26, 2011Los Altos, who lost in the CCS Division II semifinals to Menlo, returns 2nd team CCS Matt Orton and 3rd team Adam Warmoth, plus Honorable Mention junior selection Ian McColl. The Eagles do graduate CCS 1st team players Colin Mulcahy and Emilien F...
SCVAL Women’s Water Polo Preview (AUDIO)
August 25, 2011After a close loss (4-3) to eventual CCS champ Menlo-Atherton in last season’s semifinals, the Gunn Titans have every reason to believe they can improve in 2011. Gunn returns seniors Elizabeth Anderson and Casey Lincoln (1st team All-CCS), and ...
SCVAL Women’s Tennis Preview (AUDIO)
August 25, 2011As the two-time CCS Champions, Saratoga is used to having a big target on their backs. It’s no different in 2011 as the Falcons return senior Crystal Yen, who cruised to the individual championship last fall. While the Falcons do lose co-...
SCVAL Women’s Golf Preview (AUDIO)
August 25, 2011The Santa Clara Valley schools compete in the Blossom Valley Athletic League, which serves as an auxiliary league for these teams. Los Gatos figures to be among the best teams in the BVAL. The Wildcats return all of their top six golfers, i...