St. Mary's Basketball Teams Looking for Late-Season Burst
Despite their respective successes this season, neither Saint Mary's basketball team is completely satisfied with their progress to this point. With just a few weeks left before the WCC tournament, both squads recognize the importance of finishing the season strong.
By Dean Boerner
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Acalanes, Miramonte advance to semifinals in NCS Tournament
It's crunch time for girls' soccer this week as rivals Acalanes and Miramonte both advanced to the semifinal rounds of the North Coast Section (NCS). The Lady Mats ousted the Lady Dons in the semi finals of last year's Division II tournament, but this winter, the Mats ...By Emily Dugdale
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Campo Advances to NCS Semifinals; Acalanes, Miramonte Bow Out
Thanks to a 4-3 shootout win, Campo boys' soccer is moving on to the NCS Division II semifinals after drawing 0-0 in double overtime against Montgomery in Santa Rosa on Feb. 20.
"Our ...By Karl Buscheck
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Santa Maria 3rd Grade CYO Team Wins Diocese Championship
Santa Maria's third grade CYO Warriors finished an undefeated (12-0) season by winning the Diocese Championship, beating a tough Christ the King basketball team. Coaches Brian Chinn and Jessica Smith led the team effort courtside.
Submitted by Stephanie Barmmer
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Cal Magic U11 Girls Runners Up
The Cal Magic U11 East Girls team was the runner-up in the State Cup Red Division Seeds 1-8. The team battled through eight tough games in the State Cup Tournament before dropping the final to Mustangs. The girls' fast-paced, possession-style soccer was on display ...Submitted by Jon Zuber
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Bantam Bears Capture Unlikely Overtime Victory
The Oakland Bears Bantam division ice hockey team won the Lake Tahoe Tournament over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, despite having half as many players as a typical team. They sealed the championship by coming back from a 0-3 deficit, beating a team from San Diego 6-5 ...Submitted by Jennifer Koziel
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Super Bowl 50 A Homecoming for Miramonte Legend Dorsey
Ken Dorsey, the former All-American quarterback for Miramonte, who led the Mats to consecutive NCS Championship games in 1997 and 1998, was at Super Bowl 50 in a professional capacity on Sunday. The Orinda native, who became famous for his 38-2 run as a starter at the ...
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Miramonte Baseball Gives Back Through Partnership With Grateful Gatherings
When Jocelyn walked into her new two-bedroom apartment last Saturday afternoon, she was speechless. Her kitchen was fully stocked. Bunk beds were already set up for her young daughters. There was even laundry detergent, curtains on the windows, and fresh towels - all ...By Emily Dugdale
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Acalanes Girls Continue Hunt for Elusive NCS Title
"You have a target on your back," head coach Evan Sassano told his huddled players before last Wednesday's soccer match against Las Lomas.
The Lady Dons (8-2-2) are having another ...By Emily Dugdale
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Mats Hunt for DFAL Title, Cougars and Dons in NCS Mix
Miramonte dished out some revenge against Campolindo on Feb. 2, claiming round two of the rivalry matchup 60-48. The victory also positioned the Mats to make a play for the DFAL boys basketball crown.
By Karl Buscheck
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Wando's Magic
US Men's National Team player, San Jose Earthquakes star, and Danville-native Chris Wondolowksi was the honored guest and keynote speaker at the Cal Magic season-end celebration of club and community. Wondolowski inspired the Cal Magic players with his message of ...Submitted by Greg Davis
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LMSC Players Make U.S. National Team Training Programs
Two Lamorinda Soccer Club (LMSC) players were invited to train with the youth U.S. National Teams in December. Forwards Cecilia "Ceci" Gee, 17, and Adrian Guzman, 13, were called into training programs for the U18 and U14 teams, respectively, a "huge honor" according ...By Emily Dugdale
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Saint Mary's Beats Gonzaga For First Time Since 2012
In front of a deafening McKeon Pavilion crowd last Thursday, the Saint Mary's men delivered a dramatic victory over perennial powerhouse and conference rival Gonzaga, 70-67. With the win, the Gaels (17-2, 8-1) captured sole possession of first place in the WCC and ...By Dean Boerner
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Lady Mats Continue Undefeated March
The Miramonte girls' basketball team is still sporting an unblemished 17-0 record (5-0 in league), as the squad carves through the DFAL schedule and a daunting slate of non-league challenges.
By Karl Buscheck
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Spartans win 5th grade girls Holiday Hoops Classic
St. Monica CYO's fifth-grade Spartans depended upon balanced scoring and good team defense to prevail in the 15th annual Holiday Hoops Classic, a three-day tournament sponsored by MVP Flight Basketball. Missing several players due to vacation, the girls played heavy ...Submitted by Stephanie Williams
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA