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  • Volleyball: A closer look at the NCS Quarterfinals

    May 18, 2012

    DIVISION I #8 James Logan (25-10) at #1 De La Salle (31-2) – Saturday, 7pm Defending champion De La Salle is once again the favorite in Division I, and ride a 24-match win streak. The Spartans, in fact, lost only three sets through their undefeated...

  • Softball: Campo’s Suhling pitches a no-no… and Thursday’s Roundup

    May 17, 2012

    Shelley Suhling tossed a no-hitter at rival Miramonte (4-15, 0-12) in a 6-0 Campolindo (13-9, 7-5) win. Suhling also struck out 13 for a Cougars team that closed the regular season with three straight wins, and have won 15 straight against the Matadors...

  • Volleyball: NCS Opening Round Results

    May 16, 2012

    Division I #8 James Logan (25-10) beat #9 American (16-13), 25-13, 25-23, 25-21. The Colts will now play #1 De La Salle (31-2) in the quarterfinals. #7 Amador Valley (21-8) was a 25-18, 25-15, 25-13 winner against #10 Heritage (17-14). Roy Xue finis...

  • Baseball and Softball: Bay Area Top Ten Rankings

    May 15, 2012

    Bay Area Baseball Rankings and Roundup from Harold Abend A course in Rankings As we’ve mentioned before, these rankings will always mirror the ESPNHS Cal-Hi Sports rankings for state-ranked teams. The Cal-Hi Sports rankings are carefully thought o...

  • Volleyball: NCS Brackets Released

    May 12, 2012

    De La Salle, Sir Francis Drake, and St. Patrick-St. Vincent are the #1 seeds NCS Division I Bracket NCS Division II Bracket NCS Division III Bracket Division I Defending champion De La Salle (31-2) plays Saturday against the winner of th...

  • Track and Field: Auzenne’s Efforts spark St. Francis Women, Bellarmine Men romp, plus DFAL and MVAL results

    May 12, 2012

    Micha Auzenne ran 100 meters three different ways Friday evening, and each time she was a winner, leading host St. Francis to the women’s team title at the West Coast Athletic League championships in Mountain View. Auzenne had a running start and ca...

  • 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...

  • Baseball: Los Altos at Palo Alto & Newark Memorial at James Logan Previews

    May 11, 2012

    Los Altos (20-8) at Palo Alto (25-5) – SCVAL De Anza Championship Series – Series Tied 1-1 After both teams were taken to Game Three’s in the semifinal round, it shouldn’t be much of a surprise to see Los Altos and Palo Alto go to a decisive G...

  • 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...

  • Volleyball: On an emotional night, American falls to James Logan… and Wednesday’s Roundup

    May 9, 2012

    Just two days after their coach, Eric Cruzada, died of an apparent heart attack, American fell to James Logan, 25-19, 27-25, 22-25, 25-18. The Eagles (15-12, 7-4) are playing for their coach, as Matt Smith writes. Lam Vo and Jesse McClellan are coachin...

  • Softball: James Logan at Newark Memorial Preview

    May 9, 2012

    James Logan (18-1, 9-0) hasn’t loss a MVAL game in over three years, but Newark Memorial (17-3, 8-1) thinks they have as good of a shot as anybody. The Colts, who have won 33 straight league games (lost loss, 7-1, to Newark Memorial on 4/22/09) lead...

  • Baseball and Softball: Bay Area Top 10 Rankings

    May 8, 2012

    Bay Area Top 10 Baseball and Softball There were no rankings last week so the changes below reflect two weeks worth of ups and downs for just about all the teams. Baseball had some shuffling near the top and throughout the rankings, while softball’...

  • Baseball: Key Games This Week

    May 7, 2012

    Each day, Tuesday through Saturday, offers at least one compelling Bay Area high school baseball game.   Tuesday Los Altos at Palo AltoThis is Game One of the SCVAL De Anza championship series with the second and, if necessary, third games sch...

  • Softball: Key Games This Week

    May 7, 2012

    There are a lot of good games in the East Bay this week.   Tuesday Amador Valley at California We keep waiting for someone to challenge the unbeaten Dons, but nobody has done so yet. Dating back to last season, Amador Valley has won 19 EBAL gam...

  • 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...

  • Volleyball: Shaw with another monster game to lead St. Francis to WCAL title… and Thursday’s Roundup

    May 4, 2012

    James Shaw added 34 kills to his already impressive season total, as St. Francis too the WCAL playoff final with a 21-25, 25-20, 25-22, 23-25, 15-10 win over Bellarmine (23-9), their third win over the Bells, and second time the Lancers (27-2) prevaile...

  • Softball: Wilcox all but wraps up El Camino… and Wednesday’s Roundup

    May 3, 2012

    Wilcox (19-4, 9-1) clinched no worse than a tie for first in the SCVAL El Camino with a 3-0 win over Homestead (18-5, 8-3), as Glenn Reeves writes. Morgan Ratliff pitched a six-hitter. Wilcox coach Laura Stott: "She started as a freshman pitch...

  • Softball: Moreau Catholic makes the HAAL race more crowded… and Tuesday’s Roundup

    May 2, 2012

    Moreau 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...

  • Track and Field: Meet of Champions and Eaton-Warren Relays

    May 2, 2012

    Meet of Champions As anticipated, Sacramento’s Meet of Champions Saturday at American River College was full of outstanding performances Kennedy-Richmond senior Kenneth Walker III was named Boys Track Athlete of the Meet, after blazing a wind-aid...

  • Track and Field: Meet of Champions Preview

    April 27, 2012

    What a way to launch the last month of the track and field season? With just five weeks until the California state meet in Clovis, Sacramento’s 32nd annual Meet of Champions Saturday at American River College could turn out to be the best late-seas...

  • 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...

  • Volleyball: St. Francis locks up WCAL… and Tuesday’s Roundup

    April 25, 2012

    St. Francis (19-2, 10-0) needed five sets in the first meeting against Bellarmine (22-9, 10-2), but this time came away with a sweep on the Bells home floor, 25-21, 25-23, 25-23. The win ensures a WCAL regular season title for the Lancers. There is...

  • 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...

  • Baseball and Softball: Bay Area Top 10 Rankings

    April 24, 2012

    Harold Abend ESPNHS High School and Cal-Hi Sports Special Assignments Correspondent On Twitter @HaroldAbend The caravan rested the camels last week (car was in the shop), but this week the plan is to make the trek to Antioch on Thursday to see the...

  • 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...

  • Volleyball: Three interesting matchups today and the rest of Tuesday’s schedule

    April 24, 2012

    Before we look at today’s schedule, one match of note from Monday was Homestead (18-3, 9-1) sweeping Lynbrook (13-11, 4-5), 25-15, 25-19, 25-21, as Kevin Tu had nine kills and two aces. St. Francis (18-2, 9-0) at Bellarmine (22-8, 10-1) - In the...

  • Men’s Volleyball: Campolindo rallies for win at SP-SV… and Thursday’s Roundup

    April 20, 2012

    Campolindo (14-2) was down two sets to one, but came away with a 21-25, 25-18, 27-29, 25-21, 15-12 at St. Patrick-St. Vincent (22-3). Gabriel Domecus did have 20 kills for the Bruins.Elsewhere around the Bay: EBAL De La Salle (19-2, 8-0...

  • 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...

  • Softball: Alvarez tosses another gem for Mitty… and Tuesday’s Roundup

    April 18, 2012

    Archbishop Mitty’s Vanessa Alvarez finally gave up some runs in the Livermore Stampede, but she picked up where she left off in WCAL play on Tuesday in a 3-1 win against Valley Christian (15-4, 4-2). Alvarez allowed just one hit and one unearned run ...

  • Baseball and Softball: Bay Area Top 10 Rankings

    April 17, 2012

    Harold Abend ESPNHS High School and Cal-Hi Sports Special Assignments Correspondent On Twitter @HaroldAbend The caravan made a stop up the street from my abode to see the Petaluma girls take a 5-2 decision from Sonoma County League rival Analy of ...

  • Softball: James Logan wins Reed Easter Tournament in Sparks… and Saturday’s Roundup

    April 15, 2012

    James Logan (10-1) was down 1-0, before catcher Coley Bonansea delivered a two-run hit in the sixth inning to help the Colts prevail, 2-1, over local favorite Spanish Springs (17-5), as Dan Eckles reports. Raeann Garza came through with another gem fro...

  • Softball: James Logan goes 3-0 at Reed Tournament… and Friday’s Roundup

    April 14, 2012

    James Logan (8-1) played three teams with winning records, including 10-1 Carmel, and came away with victories in each game. The Colts doubled up Carmel, 4-2, beat Carson, 6-3, and were 10-0 victors against Inderkum. Raeann Garza picked up a couple of ...

  • Baseball & Softball: Bay Area Top 10 Rankings from Harold Abend

    April 11, 2012

    Coming up with a Top 10 for baseball and softball proved a little difficult since the only outlet really ranking teams in the Bay Area is ESPNHS California/Cal-Hi Sports in its overall state rankings and the Contra Costa Times pecking order of East Bay...

  • Baseball: St. Francis’ Bettencourt no-hits De La Salle… and Tuesday’s Roundup

    April 11, 2012

    St. 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. ...

  • Volleyball: De La Salle 23-set win streak ends, but still win match at Foothill.. and the rest of Thursday’s roundup

    April 6, 2012

    De La Salle (17-2, 6-0) had not lost a set since their defeat to St. Ignatius at the Brian Nolan Invitational on March 24. The Spartans, up 2-0, dropped the third set at Foothill last night, but still prevailed, 25-25-17, 25-17, 23-25, 25-18. Peter Edw...

  • 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...

  • Volleyball: Mission San Jose’s reign in the MVAL continues… and Tuesday’s Roundup

    April 4, 2012

    The Warriors have dominated the Mission Valley for years and, while the league is stronger this season, they’ve been unstoppable thus far in 2012. Mission San Jose (12-4, 4-0) was a 25-15, 25-20, 25-20 winner against James Logan (18-8, 4-1). The nex...

  • 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)...

  • 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...

  • Men’s Tennis: Weekly Roundup

    March 26, 2012

    HAAL Bishop O’Dowd improved to 5-1 in the HAAL with three convincing wins over league rivals San Leandro, Arroyo and Mt. Eden. #1 and #2 singles players Brian Aria and David Brown remain undefeated in league play. On Wednesday, Castro Valley handed...

  • 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...

  • 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 ...

  • Volleyball Roundup: League play has begun in EBAL and DVAL, while St. Francis stays undefeated

    March 21, 2012

    WCAL St. Francis (12-0, 6-0) stayed unbeaten against Sacred Heart Cathedral (10-5, 2-3), 25-23, 25-19, 25-13. James Shaw paced the Lancers with 15 kills. Adrian Williams’ 11 kills led Mitty (9-3, 3-2) past St. Ignatius (7-3, 2-3), 25-17, 25-21...

  • Baseball: Foothill stays unbeaten with 4-1 win at James Logan

    March 21, 2012

    Three different pitchers combined on a five-hitter as Foothill improved to 7-0 in an impressive 4-1 win at defending NCS champion James Logan (4-3). Grant Soyka picked up his second win, Eric Crispell pitched 3.2 shutout innings to lower his ERA to 0.6...

  • Men’s Tennis: Weekly Roundup and an interview with Piedmont’s Matt Wang

    March 19, 2012

    Steady rain throughout the Bay Area cut short or postponed most tennis matches this week. The remainder of the season will get a little more crowded with makeup games on the schedule. On Monday, Piedmont was able to shut out a talented Northgate team ...

  • Volleyball: Alameda Takes Early Lead in ACCAL Race

    March 16, 2012

    Alameda’s only league loss last season was a five-set loss at El Cerrito, but the Hornets (6-2, 1-0) got the better of the Gauchos (1-2, 0-1) last night, 25-13, 25-16, 23-25, 25-12. Gavin Dacumos had 22 assists, Chris Chan contributed 10 kills, and D...

  • Baseball: Dougherty Valley takes their own tourney title with 3-2 win versus Newark Memorial

    March 11, 2012

    The Wildcats and Cougars each tallied single runs in the sixth and seventh innings, but Dougherty Valley took advantage of having the final at bat, winning their own tournament title, the Shappell Homes Classic, 3-2. No details are available on how the...

  • Baseball: James Logan edges Granada, 7-6

    March 10, 2012

    James 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: MVAL Preview

    March 5, 2012

    James Logan nearly won their second straight NCS title last season, but fell to Amador Valley in the championship game. The Colts have already registered wins against Castro Valley and Alameda in 2012, and junior Raeann Garza is back as the ace after m...

  • Baseball: MVAL Preview

    February 29, 2012

    American American entered 2012 as one of only two teams in the MVAL to end their prior season on a winning note. The problem is that they did not qualify for the postseason after compiling a 10-14 record. The Eagles were 5-7 in league and have not had...

  • Men’s Tennis: MVAL Preview

    February 27, 2012

    American The Eagles finished in the middle of the pack of last year’s Mission Valley Athletic League. Rupjit Singh and Dashiel Barrett made the First Team All-League and Howard Tong made the Second Team. Barrett has graduated, but Singh and Tong ret...

  • NCS Wrestling Rankings from Dan Geraldi

    February 22, 2012

    Dan Geraldi’s rankings going into the NCS, which starts on Friday at Newark Memorial 106 Troy Lakin – Clayton Valley [106], Sr. Christen Lizarrage – San Marin [106], Sr. Devon Lyle – Liberty [106], So. David Conte – De La Salle [106],...

  • Men’s Hoops: NCS Division I First Round Previews (AUDIO)

    February 21, 2012

    #9 Heritage at #8 Berkeley – Tuesday, 7pm Berkeley is looking to advance to the quarterfinals for the fifth time in six seasons, while the Patriots are trying to shake off a stretch that saw them close the regular season losing 7 of their final 11 g...

  • Women’s Hoops: NCS Division I First Round Previews (AUDIO)

    February 21, 2012

    #9 Granada at #8 Foothill – Tuesday, 7pm Foothill (14-12) hosts Granada (16-10) in a matchup of EBAL foes. The Falcons, who were eliminated in the first round last season, are led by Maddie Craig, Megan Clark, and Danielle LaMarche, won 7 of their l...

  • Women's Hoops: NCS Brackets Released

    February 19, 2012

    Watch for previews of the upcoming playoff games for the teams we cover on BayPreps.com NCS Division I Women's Basketball Bracket NCS Division II Women's Basketball Bracket NCS Division III Women's Basketball Bracket NCS Division IV Wom...

  • Women’s Soccer: NCS Division I Quarterfinal Previews (AUDIO)

    February 17, 2012

    #8 Freedom at #1 San Ramon Valley – Saturday, 7pm San Ramon Valley (17-4-1) is on a march towards a return visit to the North Coast Section championship game. Rebuffed in the championship game each of the last two seasons, a quarterfinal appearance ...

  • Men’s Soccer: #11 James Logan at #6 San Ramon Valley Preview

    February 15, 2012

    James Logan is looking to make it to the quarterfinal round for the first time in four years, while San Ramon Valley is looking to shake off a 2-1 loss last Thursday to rival Monte Vista, the same team that eliminated them in the first round of last ye...

  • Women’s Soccer: #11 Liberty at #6 James Logan Preview

    February 14, 2012

    These two teams faced each other in late November, and James Logan (16-3-2) defeated Liberty (14-5-5) 4-1 in Union City, as Paloma Zermeno scored all four for the Colts.James Logan, the MVAL champions, is 9-1-0 in their last 10 matches and had won seve...

  • MVAL Men’s Hoops Rundown

    February 14, 2012

    Newark Memorial clinched the MVAL title by sweeping their season-series with James Logan, which was the Cougars 14th consecutive win.Newark Memorial (20-4, 10-0) did damage in a 67-40 win, as Sultan Siddiq scored 11, while Casey Norris and Joey Frenchw...

  • MVAL Women’s Hoops Rundown

    February 13, 2012

    James Logan and Mission San Jose appear headed towards a one-game playoff to decide the MVAL for the second consecutive season.James Logan (18-7, 10-1) routed Washington, 67-37, then topped Newark Memorial, 42-34. As they head into the final week of pl...

  • Men’s Soccer: NCS Division I 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 I Men's Soccer Bracket First Round - Wednesday, February 15 #16 Antioch (9-8-4) at #1 De La ...

  • Women’s Soccer: NCS Division I 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 I Women's Soccer Bracket First Round - Wednesday, February 15 #16 Deer Valley (9-10-1) at #1...

  • Women’s Hoops: NCS Division I Contenders

    February 9, 2012

    With the NCS playoffs around the corner, we feature a rough breakdown of the NCS Division I playoffs. Please email pat@baypreps.com with any inaccuracies or criticism. The NCS men’s analysis will be featured on Friday, and the CCS analysis will be re...

  • MVAL Men’s Hoops Rundown

    February 7, 2012

    Newark Memorial, as expected, has dominated the MVAL, and that includes a 65-46 win at James Logan on January 18. The Cougars play the Colts, their closest MVAL competitor, again on Friday.Newark Memorial (19-4, 9-0) has won 13 in a row, and started la...

  • MVAL Men’s Soccer Roundup

    February 6, 2012

    Newark Memorial won their fourth title in the last six years with their 3-2 win against James Logan.Newark Memorial (18-3-1, 9-0-1) beat MVAL rival Logan on Friday 3-2, securing their top spot in the league. Alex Ramirez scored twice after the game was...

  • MVAL Women’s Hoops Rundown

    February 6, 2012

    James Logan has a half-game lead over Mission San Jose with two weeks remaining.James Logan (16-7, 8-1) picked up a pair of home wins last week. The Colts routed Kennedy, 61-40, getting 12 points from Mariah Elzy and 11 from Courtney Gooch. Then, they ...

  • MVAL Women’s Soccer Roundup

    February 5, 2012

    James Logan has clinched at least a tie for the Mission Valley Athletic League, and is 1-0-1 against second place American this season. James Logan (15-2-2, 10-0-1) received a hat-trick from Myra Delgadillo and two goals from Paloma Zermeno in a 6-1 wi...

  • Men’s Soccer: James Logan at Newark Memorial Preview (AUDIO)

    February 3, 2012

    Lately, the MVAL has gone to James Logan (11-3-6, 7-0-3) in the even-numbered years (2008, 2010), and Newark Memorial (17-3-1, 8-0-1) in the odd-numbered seasons (2007, 2009, 2011), and James Logan hopes that holds true to form in 2012. The Colts, howe...

  • MVAL Men’s Hoops Rundown

    January 31, 2012

    Newark Memorial continues to remain unchallenged in the Mission Valley. Their next opponent is a streaking American team on Wednesday.Newark Memorial (17-4, 7-0) kept rolling with a couple of decisive wins last week to see them extend their winning str...

  • MVAL Women’s Soccer Roundup

    January 31, 2012

    James Logan took control of first place in the MVAL with their 3-2 win over American on Thursday. Paloma Zermeno scored twice, and now is tied for first in the NCS with 22 goals (College Park’s Ashly Dickinson), but Julia Shockley scored a key goal t...

  • MVAL Women’s Hoops Rundown

    January 30, 2012

    After James Logan knocked off Mission San Jose, we could be headed towards an MVAL tiebreaking game at season’s end between the two schools for the second straight year. Mission San Jose (19-2, 6-1) fell into a tie for first despite starting the week...

  • MVAL Men’s Soccer Roundup

    January 30, 2012

    James Logan needs to beat Newark Memorial on Friday to have a shot to win the MVAL. The two teams played to a 1-1 draw earlier this month.Newark Memorial (17-3-1, 8-0-1) added two wins this week to their record, beating American on Wednesday 2-0 and Wa...

  • Women’s Hoops: James Logan at Mission San Jose Preview (AUDIO)

    January 27, 2012

    Defending MVAL champion Mission San Jose (19-1, 6-0) can inch closer to a league title if they can top James Logan (13-7, 5-1) for the second time this season.Last year, these teams squared off in a tiebreaker for the Mission Valley title, and the Warr...

  • NCS Wrestling Rankings

    January 27, 2012

    -Dan Geraldi Let me apologize in advance if I did not report on all the head-to-head results out there.  I tried getting brackets from all tournaments that NCS teams have been present at, but simply could not get them all.  As a result, the ...

  • Women’s Soccer: American at James Logan Preview (AUDIO)

    January 26, 2012

    When defending league champion James Logan (12-2-2, 7-0-1) played at American (13-1-2, 7-0-1) early this month, the result was a 3-3 draw, as the Colts scored two second half goals to overcome a 2-1 halftime deficit. The tie ended James Logan’s 15-ma...

  • MVAL Men’s Hoops Rundown

    January 23, 2012

    Newark Memorial added a couple of non-league wins to their usual domination of the MVAL.Newark Memorial (15-4, 5-0) picked up four wins last week to see them run their impressive winning streak to nine, as they continue to hold down the top spot in the...

  • MVAL Women’s Hoops Rundown

    January 23, 2012

    Mission San Jose plays host to James Logan on Friday, a team they defeated 41-32 in Union City this season, but one that gave them their last league loss last season.Mission San Jose (18-1, 5-0) continued its storm through the MVAL, picking up two more...

  • MVAL Men’s Soccer Roundup

    January 23, 2012

    Newark Memorial is a point in front of James Logan in the MVAL standings, but both teams have tough games against American this week.Newark Memorial (15-3-1, 6-0-1) beat Mission San Jose on Wednesday 3-1 and Kennedy on Friday 4-1. Jacob Dougherty, Vict...

  • MVAL Women’s Soccer Roundup

    January 23, 2012

    American and James Logan have raced off to 6-0-1 league records, ahead of their big clash in Union City on Thursday.American (12-1-2, 6-0-1) continued to play well in league by defeating Washington 4-1 last Thursday. This week, the Eagles host Newark M...

  • Men’s Hoops: Newark Memorial at James Logan (AUDIO)

    January 18, 2012

    Newark Memorial (12-4, 3-0) has put together a six-game winning streak heading into their game at James Logan (7-11, 4-0).The Colts recently had a four-game win streak snapped with a 61-53 loss at Freedom on Monday. Clarence Kaye leads Logan with avera...

  • MVAL Men’s Soccer Roundup

    January 16, 2012

    Nothing was solved in the Newark Memorial-James Logan tie last Wednesday.  They’ll next play February 3rd.Newark Memorial (13-3-1, 4-0-1) tied league rivals Logan 1-1 on Wednesday and then beat Irvington on Friday 4-0. Joel Sandoval scored the t...

  • MVAL Women’s Soccer Roundup

    January 16, 2012

    Unbeaten American and James Logan reside at the top of the standings, but Irvington is close behind in second place, as a James Logan-Irvington matchup looms on Tuesday. American (11-1-2, 5-0-1) continued to play well by collecting two victories last ...

  • MVAL Men’s Hoops Rundown

    January 16, 2012

    Newark Memorial is still expected to coast in the MVAL, but their toughest league test looms on Wednesday against James Logan.James Logan (7-10, 4-0) started the season slow but have recently found their stride against MVAL opposition, with back to bac...

  • MVAL Women’s Hoops Rundown

    January 16, 2012

    While Mission San Jose has dominated and established themselves as the clear favorite, their toughest test in the Mission Valley might be Thursday when the Warriors play at Washington.Mission San Jose (15-1, 3-0) thrashed Kennedy, 67-36. Katherine Wu a...

  • MVAL Men’s Hoops Rundown (AUDIO)

    January 9, 2012

    It isn’t surprising that Newark Memorial put together a few MVAL wins last week, but the Cougars also stepped up and won a road game at Jesuit, who was 13-2.  Newark Memorial (10-4, 2-0) won three times last week to push their winning streak to ...

  • MVAL Men’s Soccer Roundup

    January 9, 2012

    Newark Memorial and James Logan stayed unbeaten in MVAL play heading into their showdown on Wednesday.Newark Memorial (12-3, 3-0) beat Washington on Wednesday, 5-0, and non-league Amador Valley on Saturday, 1-0. Victor Rosas landed the winning goal aga...

  • MVAL Women’s Hoops Rundown

    January 9, 2012

    Mission San Jose stretched their winning streak to 12, while Newark Memorial and Washington are also off to early unbeaten starts in MVAL play.Mission San Jose (14-1, 2-0) continued to reel in wins. The Warriors defeated James Logan in Tuesday’s road...

  • MVAL Women’s Soccer Roundup

    January 8, 2012

    The Mission Valley Athletic League appears to be top heavy with American and James Logan holding 3-0-1 records and Irvington nearby at 2-1-0, while the rest of the league looks to rise above the .500 mark. American (9-1-2, 3-0-1) gained a 3-3 tie agai...

  • MVAL Men’s Hoops Rundown

    January 3, 2012

    The MVAL has been dominated by Newark Memorial for a long time and, as league play begins on Wednesday, the Cougars appear to be major favorites once again.Newark Memorial (7-4) started last week strong, with back to back wins over Lutheran, 45-29, and...

  • MVAL Women’s Hoops Rundown

    January 2, 2012

    Mission San Jose takes a ten-game winning streak into the beginning of conference play this week. The Warriors are outscoring the opposition, 52.6-34.3, on average this season.Mission San Jose (12-1) won the Seaside Sweet 16 Holiday Tournament. The War...

  • MVAL Men’s Soccer Roundup

    January 2, 2012

    We’ve got to wait another week before the big Newark Memorial-James Logan matchup, but MVAL play does resume this week.Newark Memorial (10-3, 2-0) squeezed two more wins onto their record before the end of the year. The Cougars beat College Park on W...

  • MVAL Women’s Soccer Roundup

    January 1, 2012

    Only Washington and Newark Memorial played games last week, but first place American has two tough league matches this week against Irvington and James Logan. American (7-1-1, 2-0-0) defeated Richmond 6-0 at home on December 19. Melissa Urena le...

  • NCS Wrestling Rankings

    December 28, 2011

    -Dan Geraldi These rankings remain uncertain because, even though many tournaments have happened, most of the top ranked wrestlers in the NCS have still not faced each other in head-to-head matches.  Comparing a wrestler’s successes at a tourna...

  • 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...

  • MVAL Men’s Soccer Roundup

    December 27, 2011

    Newark Memorial tries to continue their hot start against a couple more non-league opponents this week.Newark Memorial (8-3, 2-0), who has scored 30 goals this season, has two games before the end of year, taking on College Park (2-1-3) on Wednesday an...

  • MVAL Women’s Soccer Roundup

    December 27, 2011

    The Mission Valley Athletic League looks to be a strong soccer conference this year with four of its seven teams posting winning records.   American (7-1-1, 2-0-0) defeated Richmond 6-0 at home last Monday. The Eagles play at Pittsburg (...

  • MVAL Men’s Hoops Rundown

    December 26, 2011

    Non-league action continued to be rough on the MVAL last week.Newark Memorial (4-3) was only in action once last week, and suffered a 53-42 loss at McClymonds. Casey Norris was the Cougars leading scorer, putting up 16 points in the loss. Newark Memori...

  • MVAL Women’s Hoops Rundown

    December 26, 2011

    Washington, Mission San Jose, and James Logan have posted impressive non-league records, but all receive major tournament tests this week.Washington (9-2) thumped Marshall on Wednesday, 66-30. Briana Booker had 18 points, Sierra Dixon scored 16, and tw...

  • 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 ...

  • MVAL Men’s Soccer Roundup

    December 20, 2011

    With league play underway, Newark Memorial and James Logan appear to be the only contenders in the MVAL.Newark Memorial (8-3, 2-0) tore apart Kennedy and American in league play this week, winning 3-0 over Kennedy on Wednesday and 3-1 over American on ...

  • MVAL Women’s Hoops Rundown

    December 20, 2011

    Washington and Mission San Jose rolled last week.Washington (8-2) racked up 3 wins last week. The Huskies outplayed Menlo at home, 56-46, on Monday. Briana Booker’s 21 points and 12 rebounds, padded by Sierra Dixon’s 14 points, paced the team. They...

  • MVAL Men’s Hoops Rundown

    December 19, 2011

    Newark Memorial continues their tough non-league schedule.The Cougars (4-2) started the week with a tough 20 point loss to Archbishop Mitty by a score of 60-40, despite 17 points from Casey Norris, before bouncing back to close out the week with a 64-6...

  • MVAL Women’s Soccer Roundup

    December 19, 2011

    The Mission Valley Athletic League looks top heavy with American, James Logan, Kennedy and Irvington all having winning records (20 wins combined), while the league’s remaining three teams only have one victory between them. American (6-1-1, 2...

  • Updated NCS Wrestling Rankings

    December 13, 2011

    Included is the weight that the wrestler has certified for, which is indicated in the bracket next to his name.  A few wrestlers have still not yet certified. In that case, a “NC” (for not certified) is next to their weight, and the weight is ...

  • MVAL Women’s Soccer Roundup

    December 12, 2011

    The Mission Valley Athletic League looks particularly stout early this season as American and Kennedy already have four wins, while Irvington has three and James Logan is undefeated at 2-0-0. American (4-1-0) defeated Moreau Catholic, 3-1 in its lone m...

  • MVAL Men’s Soccer Roundup

    December 12, 2011

    Newark Memorial (6-3-0) is already becoming a dominant force in the NCS. Last week they rolled over Livermore on Friday 2-1. League play starts up this week and everyone will see if the Cougars remain king. Top scorers Joel Sandoval (7 goals), Erick De...

  • MVAL Men’s Hoops Rundown

    December 12, 2011

    Newark Memorial (3-1) is the only MVAL team with a winning record entering this week.The Cougars are coming off of an impressive showing in the Gridley Invitational Tournament, with victories over Sacramento, 64-52, and Saint Francis (54-47), sandwiche...

  • MVAL Women’s Hoops Rundown

    December 12, 2011

    Washington is already halfway to last year’s victory total, while defending MVAL champ, Mission San Jose, has posted a couple of string wins against EBAL teams.Washington (5-2) opened the season with five-point win at Oakland as sophomore Sierra Dixo...

  • De La Salle wins Vontoure Spartan Classic Championship, 43-39, over Damien

    December 10, 2011

    Down seven entering the second quarter, De La Salle outscored Damien 18-3 to take a 23-15 halftime lead on their way to a 43-39 win for their 13th Chris Vontoure Spartan Classic championship in the last 14 seasons.  Elliott Pitts scored 11 of his game...

  • De La Salle will meet Damien in the Vontoure Classic Final; SP-SV, Serra also win on Friday

    December 10, 2011

    It will be an all-Spartans final, as De La Salle and Damien won their semifinal games on Friday. First, Damien used a 21-4 spurt to open the second half, and break open what was a 28-26 lead at the half, on their way to a 71-57 win against Deer Vall...

  • BASKETBALL: De La Salle, Deer Valley, Acalanes, and Damien win on Day One of Chris Vontoure Classic

    December 8, 2011

    De La Salle used a typical suffocating defensive effort in a 51-35 win against Saint Patrick-Saint Vincent, as Elliott Pitts led a balanced attack with 12 points.  The Bruins’ Jason Webster led all scorers with 15 points. This game is no longer a...

  • Chris Vontoure Spartan Classic Preview–Watch Select Games on BayPreps.com

    December 7, 2011

    This De La Salle tournament is as tough and competitive as the man who the tourney is named after.  There are a couple of sub-.500 records from the participants but those two teams, Deer Valley and Saint Patrick-Saint Vincent, are expected to be a...

  • MVAL Men’s Hoops Rundown

    December 5, 2011

    It’s very early, but James Logan and Newark Memorial already look to be the class of the league.James Logan (3-1), who already had a win against Foothill under their belt, went to 2-1 at Washington’s Rob Vares Tournament with double-digit wins agai...

  • MVAL Men’s Soccer Preview

    December 1, 2011

    MVAL pushed several teams into the NCS playoffs and remains a major faction of the section. While Newark Memorial will most likely reign over the league again, Logan and Kennedy could also make a dent against them and carve their own piece of NCS.Newar...

  • James Logan Women’s Basketball Preview

    December 1, 2011

    The Colts were a force in last season, going 23-7, finishing second to Mission San Jose, and sailed through the playoffs until they ran into eventual champ Berkeley in the semifinals. The Colts have to replace Kalene Correia (1st team MVAL), Chelsea Sa...

  • James Logan Men’s Basketball Preview

    December 1, 2011

    James Logan (12-16) held strong at third in MVAL repeating their 8-4 MVAL record from the previous season, slipping a couple games off their overall record from the previous season.  The Colts had put together three consecutive winning seasons bef...

  • NCS Wrestling Rankings

    November 29, 2011

    Bay Preps is excited to welcome Dan Geraldi, and thank him for these NCS rankings and his hard work.  Wrestling fans know Dan from his rankings posted in the forums at thecaliforniawrestler.com and we’re looking forward to his work throughout th...

  • MVAL Women’s Soccer Preview

    November 28, 2011

    After running away with the MVAL title last year, James Logan looks poised to take another conference title this season.The Colts (17-3-3) return junior Paloma Zermeno, who scored a ridiculous 35 goals last season.  Logan does lose Chris Garingan ...

  • NCS D-1 Quarterfinal Preview: #7 San Ramon Valley (8-3) at #2 James Logan (10-0) (AUDIO)

    November 23, 2011

    James Logan is hoping for their first semifinal appearance since 2007, while San Ramon Valley is going for their third in the last four years.  The Colts are the only undefeated team in Division I, and have outscored their opponents by an average ...

  • Volleyball: Hear from select NCS Coaches prior to the Quarterfinals (AUDIO)

    November 11, 2011

    Division I Deer Valley (15-21) at Foothill (27-8) Monte Vista (21-14) at Granada (16-13) James Logan (24-12) at San Ramon Valley (31-8)Heritage (23-13) at California (18-7)   The bottom of the bracket features teams who are going up against e...

  • NCS Women’s Water Polo Semifinals Preview (AUDIO)

    November 9, 2011

    Monte Vista (18-7) is the top seed and looking for their sixth consecutive NCS Division I championship, and could very well be facing San Ramon Valley (16-9) in the finals for the second straight year.  First the Mustangs must beat upstart James L...

  • MVAL Football–Week 11 Preview

    November 8, 2011

    James Logan (9-0, 5-0) at Washington (3-6, 3-2) – Saturday, 7 Irvington (4-4, 2-3) at Newark Memorial (4-3-1, 3-2) – Friday, 7 Mission San Jose (2-7, 0-5) at American (4-5, 3-2) – Friday, 7 Kennedy (2-8, 2-4) idle James Logan wrapped up their ...

  • NCS Division I Volleyball Preview

    November 8, 2011

    NCS Division 1 Bracket Defending champion Foothill (27-8) is the #1 seed, but anyone who has been watching EBAL volleyball this season knows that the field is wide open.  The EBAL represents the top five seeds in the bracket, and a few of those tea...

  • 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...

  • MVAL Football – Week 10 Preview (AUDIO)

    November 3, 2011

    Newark Memorial (4-2-1, 3-1) at James Logan (8-0, 4-0) – Friday, 7 Washington (2-6, 2-2) at Mission San Jose (2-6, 0-4) – Saturday, 7 Kennedy (1-8, 1-4) at Irvington (4-3, 2-2) – Friday, 7 American (4-5, 3-2) idleJames Logan can win their thi...

  • Volleyball Update–Regular Season League Titles at Stake

    November 1, 2011

    We break down the final week of the regular season for each of the ten leagues we follow on Bay Preps.   EBAL Foothill plays at Carondelet tonight against a Cougars team that has already knocked off both San Ramon Valley and California this yea...

  • 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 – MVAL

    October 30, 2011

    Newark Memorial (4-2-1, 3-1) at James Logan (8-0, 4-0) – Friday, 7James Logan can win their third straight MVAL title with a win Friday.  To give you an idea of how the Colts have breezed through the league schedule, their 49-6 win against Ken...

  • MVAL Football–Week 9 Preview

    October 27, 2011

    American (3-5, 2-2) at Washington (2-5, 2-1) – Friday, 7 James Logan (7-0, 3-0) at Kennedy (1-7, 1-3) – Saturday, 7 Mission San Jose (2-5, 0-3) at Newark Memorial (3-2-1, 2-1) – Friday, 7 Irvington (4-3, 2-2) idleWashington has had two weeks ...

  • MVAL Football – Week 8 Preview (AUDIO)

    October 20, 2011

    Irvington (4-2, 2-1) at James Logan (6-0, 2-0) – Friday, 7 Newark Memorial (2-2-1, 1-1) at American (3-4, 2-1) – Saturday, 7 Kennedy (0-7, 0-3) at Mission San Jose (2-4, 0-2) – Friday, 7 Washington (2-5, 2-1) idle James Logan has been expecte...

  • Big Game in Week 8–MVAL

    October 16, 2011

    Irvington (4-2, 2-1) at James Logan (6-0, 2-0) – Friday, 7James Logan has been expected to walk through the MVAL since August and the Colts, coming off of a bye, have done nothing to dispel that expectation.  Logan has outscored the opposition, ...

  • MVAL Football–Week 7 Preview

    October 13, 2011

    Washington (1-5, 1-1) at Newark Memorial (2-1-1, 1-0) – Friday, 7 Mission San Jose (2-3, 0-1) at Irvington (3-2, 1-1) – Friday, 7 American (2-4, 1-1) at Kennedy (0-6, 0-2) – Saturday, 7 James Logan (6-0, 2-0) idle  After finally winning ...

  • Castro Valley Girls CC take CV Invitational (AUDIO)

    October 10, 2011

    The Trojan girls won the Castro Valley Invitational, finishing 39 points in front of second place Livermore.  Other schools of note were Carondelet placing 6th, San Leandro 7th, and Alhambra 8th.  Individually, Westmoor’s Kylie Goo finish...

  • MVAL Football–Week 6 Preview

    October 6, 2011

    James Logan (5-0, 1-0) at Mission San Jose (2-2, 0-0) – Saturday, 7 Irvington (3-1, 1-0) at American (1-4, 0-1) – Thursday, 7 Kennedy (0-5, 0-1) at Washington (0-5, 0-1) – Friday, 7 Newark Memorial (1-1-1, 1-0) at Oakland Tech (1-3) – Friday...

  • MVAL Football–Week 5 Preview

    September 29, 2011

    American (1-3) at James Logan (4-0) – Friday, 7 Washington (0-4) at Irvington (2-1) – Friday, 7 Newark Memorial (0-1-1) at Kennedy (0-4) – Friday, 7 Mission San Jose (2-2) idle  After four impressive wins against solid competition, James...

  • Big Game in Week 5 – MVAL

    September 25, 2011

    Most 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.   Washington (0-4) at Irvington (2-1) – Friday, 7...

  • Logan/Heritage Preview–BAY PREPS LIVE BROADCAST GAME OF THE WEEK–7:00 Tonight

    September 23, 2011

    James Logan (3-0) at Heritage (2-1)   Unfortunately, while the live broadcast was fine, Livestream lost the recording of this game and it cannot be accessed through our archives.  We apologize for this inconvenience and we are going to m...

  • MVAL Football–Week 4 Preview (AUDIO)

    September 22, 2011

    James Logan (3-0) at Heritage (2-1) – Friday, 7pm – BAY PREPS LIVE BROADCAST GAME OF THE WEEK Newark Memorial (0-1) hosts El Cerrito (2-1) – Friday, 7pm Washington (0-3) hosts San Ramon Valley (1-1) – Friday, 7pm Irvington (1-1) at Washingt...

  • Locals do well at Lowell Cross Country Invitational (AUDIO)

    September 19, 2011

    Bellarmine ran away from the pack in the Varsity Boys 1 field, as San Ramon Valley placed 3rd, Albany finished 7th, and James Logan was 10th.  Individually, the Bells’ Jack Bordoni was 4th. Livermore’s Tsuyoshi Kohlgruber won the Boys 2 field...

  • James Logan Takes Defensive Battle at Foothill, 14-9 (AUDIO)

    September 17, 2011

    The Colts defense made all of the necessary big plays when they needed to in a 14-9 road win.  Before the game, James Logan coach George Zuber told Bay Preps, “This game, for different reasons, is our whole season.” Coach Zuber also talked ...

  • MVAL Football–Week 3 Preview (AUDIO)

    September 15, 2011

    James Logan (2-0) at Foothill (1-1) – Friday, 7pm Mission San Jose (2-0) hosts California School for the Deaf (2-0) – Saturday, 7pm American (1-1) hosts Liberty (0-2) – Thursday, 7pm Washington (0-2) at Amador Valley (1-1) – Friday, 7pm Ken...

  • MVAL Football - Week 2 Preview (AUDIO)

    September 8, 2011

    James Logan (1-0) hosts San Leandro (1-0) – Friday, 7pm American (1-0) at Granada (0-1) – Friday, 7pm Washington (0-1) hosts Deer Valley (0-1)– Saturday, 7pm Mission San Jose (1-0) at De Anza (0-1) – Friday, 7pm Kennedy (0-1) hosts Monterey...

  • James Logan Football Preview

    September 2, 2011

    James Logan goes for their third straight league title in 2011 with a talented junior class, led by first team MVAL running back Miles Long, Damond Beasley, Jeffrey Prothro, and quarterback Ryan Bua.  First team MVAL seniors JJ Jones (TE) and Davi...

  • MVAL Women’s Volleyball Preview

    August 31, 2011

    Irvington and Washington were co-MVAL champions last year, and both were dealt the same fate in NCS as they saw their seasons come to an end in the quarterfinals.  For the Vikings, 2011 means replacing 5 players who were integral parts of the te...

  • MVAL Women’s Cross Country Preview

    August 26, 2011

    Mission San Jose appears to be the strongest team in the Mission Valley with the return of their top four runners from last season’s team that placed 6th in NCS Division I. The Warriors will be paced by a couple of seniors, Madison Hirsch (14th) and ...

  • MVAL Men’s Cross Country Preview

    August 26, 2011

    Mission San Jose brings back all five of the runners, including senior Avery Kruger (45th), that paced the team to a 10th place finish in Division I last season. Seniors Abraham Espinoza (62nd) and Michael Yee (64th) lead a James Logan team that finis...

  • MVAL Women’s Water Polo Preview

    August 25, 2011

    Defending MVAL champion Washington (NCS Semifinalist last year) may be the favorite to repeat again with the return of seniors Megan Ottoboni (1st team MVAL), Katelyn Clark (2nd team), Erin Swardenski (Hon Men), and Sammy Steadman (Hon Men).  The ...

  • MVAL Men’s Water Polo Preview (AUDIO)

    August 25, 2011

    Irvington, the defending MVAL Champs, picked up their first ever NCS win last year with an opening round win versus Clayton Valley.  While the dream came to a close in the quarterfinals against eventual champion Acalanes, the hopes are high for th...

  • MVAL Women’s Tennis Preview

    August 25, 2011

    Mission San Jose, after losing to Miramonte in the NCS Division I quarterfinals, the Warriors have bigger aspirations in 2011.  Senior Leslie Chan is the only MVAL 1st team singles player returning this season, and junior Andrea Huang (2nd team) a...

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