Wednesday, September 11, 2013
U13 Reaches Finals
Lamorinda U13B Navy team was a finalist in the 2013 Mustang Stampede Tournament. The team played five games in three days.
With two wins, against MVSC Fusion and Santa Rosa Sparta, and ...Submitted by Corinna Sassano
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Wednesday, September 11, 2013
SMC Sweeps Home Openers, Poised for Strong Season
Saint Mary's College's volleyball team has been a consistently strong program, and the Gaels are back in action and hoping to build on last season's success. With a 3-1 start to the season, including a defeat of the Pac-12's Colorado, the Gaels are looking as good as ...By Michael Sakoda
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Wednesday, September 11, 2013
NorCal Kids Tri Turns 5
Over 300 kids gathered at Miramonte High School to celebrate the end of summer with a triathlon. The Orinda Community Foundation sponsored the Fifth Annual NorCal Kid's Triathlon on Aug. 31. The race introduces children to triathlons in a safe and supportive e ...Submitted by Charles Vollmar
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Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Water Polo Teams Ready for Competition
While many high school students soaked up the last few days of summer vacation, the water polo teams were in the pool gearing up for the intense season ahead.
Practices began Aug. 19, ...By Marissa Harnett
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Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Action at the Athletics Game
Miles and Owen Thomas, who attend Happy Valley Elementary School, were part of the action at the Athletics versus Mariners game in Oakland on Aug. 20. Both boys caught balls.
...Submitted by Dale Newcomb
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Wednesday, August 28, 2013
SMC Rugby Abroad
Four Lamorinda residents joined in the World Club Seven's tournament, a new seven's rugby tournament. As members of the San Francisco Golden Gate team, former Saint Mary's players Michael Haley and Tim Maupin along with senior Garrett Brewer and strength coach Volney ...Submitted by Tony Samaniego
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Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Athletes to Play at Collegiate Level
Lamorinda Water Polo, Inc. graduates 13 players this year. Following a stellar club career including Junior Olympics gold medals in 2011 and 2012, and bronze in 2013, many of the boys are going on to play water polo in college.
Submitted by Jane Wiser
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Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Saint Mary's Men's Soccer Young, but Ready
The Saint Mary's men's soccer team finished third in the WCC last year and it looks to build on its success this year.
Overall, I thought we performed real well last season, especially ...By Michael Sakoda
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Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Volleyball Teams Prep for Season
With the first day of practice last week, Lamorinda's high school volleyball teams are gearing up for the 2013 season that gets under way in September.
Last season, Campolindo had an ...By Michael Sakoda
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Wednesday, August 14, 2013
A Bay Area Bomber
Bay Area Bombers Baseball Academy proudly announces Will Haughey of Orinda as a member of the USA team participating in the Latin American Baseball Classic tournament competing in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in August.
Submitted by Liz Haughey
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Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Lamorinda United Girls Summer Success
Lamorinda United clubs had a successful summer season. The Lamorinda United 95 U17 girls' team won the 2013 National Premier League Champions Cup in Colorado in July. The U18 girls reached the quarterfinals of the 2013 Surf Cup in San Diego.
 Submitted by Corinna Sassano
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Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Upset City
The Heritage Bank of Commerce Open Tennis Championships encourages competition between professional and amateur players. On Aug. 7, 11-year-old Katie Volynets of Walnut Creek defeated No. 2 Xan Riley of Pennsylvania 7-5, 6-3. Riley was a favorite to win the tournament. ...Information provided by John Greenblatt and Nicholas Yeh
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Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Lamorinda Divers Top Podium
The 52nd annual Sherman Invitational Diving Meet was held July 27. Morgan Matranga finished first in the girls' 16-18. Asher Lichtig finished second among the senior boys.
...Submitted by Steve Sherman
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Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Junior Olympians Medal
Diablo Water Polo Club's 12U girls' team took home the silver medal at the 2013 USA Water Polo Junior Olympic Championships held in early August in Orange County. The team, coached by Bennett Indart and John Roemer, defeated United Water Polo Club 10-4 in the ...Submitted by Brian Wentzel and Graham Westphal
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Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Summer Basketball Champs
The 5th-6th grade Broncos hung on to edge the Bulldogs to capture the Lafayette Summer Basketball league championship 38-35 on July 29. After scoring the first eight points of the game, the Broncos maintained that margin until the five-minute mark of the fourth ...Submitted by Eric Yabu
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA