Lamorinda Baseball Teams Compete in NCS
All three Lamorinda baseball teams qualified for the NCS tournament, but, after the second round, all three teams had been eliminated from their respective tournaments - Miramonte and Acalanes in Division III, Campo in Division II.
 By Spencer Silva
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Lamorinda Indoor Sports Arena Opens
The Lamorinda Soccer Club coaching director has an idea why the United States performs so well in international basketball competition, yet not so well in soccer. "The kids start playing basketball in the parks and the playgrounds from a very early age," said Mohammed ...By Nick Marnell
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11U Moraga Mavericks: TPR Team Appreciation Tournament Champions
Moraga Baseball Association's own 11U Mavericks team took first place in the TPR Team Appreciation tournament at Mistlin Sport Park in Ripon, Calif. After dominating their first three games of the tournament, the Mavericks landed in Sunday's championship game versus ...Submitted by Kat Panos
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Sixth-Graders Net Bid to Volleyball Nationals
Moraga sixth-graders Brianna Lee, Olivia Knutson, and Laura Studebaker helped guide their NorCal Volleyball Club team to second place at the Northern California Regional Championships that took place in Reno on May 9-10. Their finish earned them a spot in the top ...Submitted by Baldwin and Jeanie Lee
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Aquabears Viking Club Swimmers Excel at NCS Championship
The 2015 North Coast Section Swimming and Diving Championship was held on May 14-16 at Concord Community Pool. Over 800 swimmers and divers representing 70 public and private high schools competed at the meet. Aquabears Viking Club, located in Pleasant Hill, qualified ...Submitted by Julie Roberts
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Magic U15 Boys make CYSA State Cup Semifinals
The California Magic U15 boys advanced to the semifinals of the CYSA Premiere bracket of the State Cup in their first tournament of the season on April 25. They beat the No. 4 team in Northern California, Santa Clara Sporting White, 2-1 and shut out their last opponent ...Submitted by Greg Davis
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Oakland Strokes Advance to National Championships
Oakland Strokes rowed to victories at the U.S. Rowing Southwest Youth Championships held on Lake Natoma in Gold River, Calif., on May 1-3. This year the regatta drew 571 crews hailing from 35 clubs in the southwest district.
 Submitted by Cheryl Richards
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Acalanes and Miramonte Lacrosse Teams Cruise in NCS
The Acalanes and Miramonte girls' lacrosse teams both advanced to the NCS semifinals thanks to decisive victories on May 15.
The Dons, who landed the No. 2 seed in the Division II ...By Karl Buscheck
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Acalanes LAX Advances to NCS Semifinals
After storming through the DFAL with a perfect 12-0 record, the Acalanes boys' lacrosse team is looking to win its second NCS title in three seasons.
"Our senior class has played in two ...By Karl Buscheck
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SMC Rugby Wins Second Straight National Title
Saint Mary's College returned to the Division 1A Rugby National Championship with one goal-to win a second title. The Gaels defeated Life University (Marietta, Ga.) 30-24 for the second year in a row to take a second straight title on May 9. It was the third year in a ...By Spencer Silva
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Acalanes, Miramonte in NCS Tennis Tournament
Since the first NCS team tennis tournament in 1999, only seven high schools have earned the distinction of champion. Acalanes had a chance to become the eighth school on that list on May 16. Under a new coach, Stephanee Lawrence, Acalanes reached the title match for ...By Spencer Silva
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Lamorinda United 98 Repeats as State Cup Champion
Fresh off of beating the No. 1 team in the nation at the Las Vegas Players Showcase, Lamorinda United 98 finished off the California Youth Soccer Association State Cup in a decisive manner. After going undefeated in league, the U16 girls entered the playoffs with ...Submitted by Nicole Rogers, Corinna Sassano and Marcia Holbrook
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Lamorinda Varsity Rugby Wins in Season Finale
Lamo Rugby came roaring back from a 29-12 deficit and scored 31 unanswered points to beat the San Diego Mustangs, a highly regarded and nationally prominent program, 43-12 on April 20 at the Saint Mary's College Pat Vincent Field. Lamo later honored its 22 graduating ...Submitted by Steve Peterson
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Seven Sherman Divers Advance to USA Preliminary Championships
Twelve divers from the Sherman Divers JO Team competed at the USA Diving Region 10 Championship qualifier meet April 24-26 in Beaverton, Ore., and seven Sherman divers qualified to move on to the USA Diving National Preliminary Championships scheduled for June 9-15 in ...Submitted by Alison Fingerut
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FAST Swims in Florida
Orinda Aquatics was well represented at the recent NASA Showcase Classic held April 7-12 in Clearwater, Fla. Considered one of the fastest 14 and under meets of the year, the competition attracted over 950 swimmers from 94 teams across the country. The Junior group ...Submitted by Jon Wheeler
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA