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summer and if you’ve ever 32 It’s wanted to tackle your first triathlon, now is the time. We’ll help you get started.

pitch: Chace Bryson 6 First combs through the past year and shares what he’s learned.

Go for a jog. Get 13 Clipboard: that cardio work in. Right? Right??

Well, maybe not.

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Johanna Grauer of Amador Valley and Joe DeMers of College Park take the honors for Spring 2014.

school year is in the 24 Another books. Take a look back at the year with our cover gallery.

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BREAKDOWN: 10 STATE Postseason high school football all-star games have become a tradition and add a bit of prestige before players head off to college. CalHi’s Mark Tennis examines why that tradition has fallen on hard times.

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of the week 7 Sportstar Nate Moore, Castro Valley

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people on Twitter that just re-tweet compliments they get? Annoying, isn’t it? On a completely unrelated note, SportStars won some awards.

So, you know, read all about it!

on the cover Monte Vista cheerleaders Paola Romero Ferray (right) and Kaitlin Liautaud.

Photo by James K. Leash

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Find your sport. Turn to page 39.

Fence: Tryouts, sign-ups, 42 The fund-raisers and more!

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utting together retrospective issues like this are always a fun project. This is the second year we’ve done this, but the first time in which we’ve been able to make it its own special edition.

Going through our photo archives from the past nine months obviously brought out a lot of memories and underscored just how good a year Bay Area high schools had in 2013-14.

In issues like these, I like to use this space to reflect and highlight a few of my favorite moments.

But this year, I feel like structuring it a little bit different. This time I’m going to highlight the things I learned from the 2013-14 year in Bay Area high school athletics.

I learned that... ›› Justin Alumbaugh is going to be just fine as the replacement for legendary De La Salle football coach Bob Ladouceur. Having known Alumbaugh for several years as an assistant, I wasn’t concerned for the future of the Spartans. And despite the CIF Open Division State Bowl loss to St. John Bosco-Bellflower, it seemed clear De La Salle will remain every bit as dominant going forward. ›› Freedom’s Joe Mixon is inherently a good kid who probably handled the pressure of being one of the most-watched running backs in the country — on a young, struggling team — better than he was given credit for. I wish him all the best at Oklahoma. ›› Anyone who appreciates good water polo should make a point to see San Ramon Valley’s Kat Klass play during her senior year next fall. She’s not Danville-native-turned-Olympic-champion Maggie Steffens — but she might be her teammate in the coming years. (Also, Menlo School-Atherton’s Nick Bisconti, who is already appearing with the men’s national team.) ›› Monte Vista boys basketball coach Nick Jones will be a coach to watch for quite some time. His guidance of the Mustangs — in just his second year heading the program — to a 32-1 season and first state title was masterful. His team’s effort, commitment to defense and the team concept, was all very reminiscent of some of the best teams coached by renown De La Salle coach Frank Allocco. ›› For the same reason water polo fans should see Kat Klass and Bisconti, basketball fans MUST SEE Bishop O’Dowd’s Ivan Rabb. There’s a reason he’s the nation’s No. 1 recruit for the Class of 2015. ›› Despite not being one of three McDonald’s All-Americans from the East Bay, CarondeletConcord do-everything point guard Natalie Romeo was my favorite girls player to watch this winter.

Nebraska fans will love her. ›› Castro Valley track and field star Nate Moore is baaaad man. You can read all about why on the next page. ›› Piedmont Hills-San Jose freshman hurdler and sprinter Reonna Collier will grace our cover at some point over the next three years. Winning an individual state gold. and a silver as part of a relay, will certainly grab our attention. ›› I’m betting on UCLA softball for the next four years. They are adding the Bay Area’s best pitcher over the last four years in Amador Valley’s Johanna Gruaer (read more about her on Page 28), and the East Bay’s best hitter over the last four years in Alhambra shortstop Kylee Perez. ›› The nine-week break between now and our 2015 Football Preview is gonna seem like forever.

Happy Summer, everyone. ✪

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moore Castro Valley - Track and Field - Senior By winning the CIF State Track and Field title in both the triple jump and long jump, Moore entrenched himself as one of the Bay Area’s — and state’s — best jumpers of all time.

Moore became the first boy to win a state title in both the triple and long jump events in consecutive seasons. He did so in grand fashion, too. The Oregon-bound standout set the nation’s best high school mark this season in both events. He jumped 51-feet, 4 inches in the triple jump and 25-feet, 8.75 inches in the long jump. He also ran the third leg of the Trojans’ 4x100 relay which finished third but was actually awarded silver after real-time winners Edison-Fresno were disqualified due to baton handoff violations.

Moore finishes his high school career with four state gold medals and one silver. He will be competing in the IAFF World Junior Championships in Eugene, Oregon, beginning July 22. ›› IN HIS OWN WORDS: “It was fantastic. It couldn’t have been written up any better. I’m glad I was able to do what I was able to do. And to be the first to repeat in both jumps is a huge honor. It’s my biggest track accomplishment so far, and I’ll cherish that for a lifetime.” ›› WHAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW: An avid reader, Moore estimates he’s read more than 100 books over the past decade. One of his favorites is “Play Their Hearts Out,” a chronicling of the AAU basketball scene by Pulitzer Prize-winning author George Dohrmann.

honorable mention Justin Suh: The Evergreen-San Jose senior golfer shot a 4-under 67 to win the individual championship at the CIF State Golf Tournament at San Gabriel Country Club on June 4.

Mecca McGlason: In a 100-meter hurdles state final in which six competitors run under 14 seconds, the Dublin sophomore was the fastest.

She won gold in a time 13.54 seconds.

Greta Wagner: The Los Gatos senior pole vaulter won gold at the state championships by clearing a personalbest 13 feet, 0.25 inches.

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Trending What’s hot this week in the world of stuff that’s hot Weird Al Yankovic is returning with a new album!

I guess we better change the name of this category from Music to ‘Music’.

As this is an issue focused on looking back at the finest moments from the high school sporting year, it also gives us a chance to point out the moments when the magazine raised its game, too.

On June 7 we earned a pair of top honors in the California Prep Sports Writers Association’s Writing/Photography Awards. Our writing contributor DAVID KIEFER earned Best Feature Story for “Willpower,” his gripping Dec. 19 piece on Del Oro-Loomis football star Tyler Meteer and his ailing father. We were also handed a Best Feature Photo award for JAMES K. LEASH’s cover photo on the Sac-Joaquin edition of our March issue. Our editor, CHACE BRYSON, also picked up a Feature Writing Honorable Mention for “10 Hours In the Dawn of a New Era,” his behind-the-scenes narrative on De La Salle football coach Justin Alumbaugh’s first game day after replacing legendary Bob Ladouceur.

Haven’t read either of these award winning stories yet. You can still access them on our website.

Here are the links, or just scan the QR codes.

BEST FEATURE STORY “Willpower,” by David Kiefer: http://sportstarsonline.com/content/willpower FEATURE HONORABLE MENTION “10 Hours in the Dawn of a New Era,” by Chace Bryson: http://sportstarsonline.com/content/Alumbaugh-10Hours

Tony Gwynn died. Yeah, it’s sports but it’s also news. If you want to lament when thugs get too much hype, take the time to appreciate one of the truly great people in sports. Tony Gwynn was one of the great ones.

When Dr. Dre sold Beats to Apple, it appears that LeBron James made $30 million. Which is nice. But I’m sure Tim Duncan would’ve made at least $45 million.

It’s World Cup time! Finally, after four long years. And you know what? I. I Believe. I Believe That. I BELIEVE THAT WE WILL WIN! I BELIEVE THAT WE WILL WIN! I BELIEVE THAT WE WILL WIN! I BELIEVE THAT WE WILL WIN! I BELIEVE THAT WE WILL WIN!

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Harrison Ford, ol’ Han Solo himself, injured his foot while filming the new Star Wars movie, when a door on the Millennium Falcon malfunctioned. Well, in this movie I guess the Falcon shoots first. Also, Legos are awesome. They just are.

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Top 5 things you may have missed this year (or not) Holy Jeez. That’s it. It’s over. June came. School year, went. I guess we’re all just going to have to come to grips with that. But we at SportsStars are here to help, as you transition from “student” to “summer deadbeat, get your feet off the couch, why aren’t you out looking for a job you lazy bum?” It will be tough. But we believe in you. You can do this. To ease that transformation, we present the Top 5 things you’ve missed over the past nine months with your nose buried in your schoolbooks.

1. Justin Bieber — Speaking of transformations, The Biebs went from squeaky-clean bubblegum pop star to… completely rotten human being, racist and potential deportee. And then he got baptized. In a bathtub. And all this time, we thought that was just called “personal hygiene.” Huh. 2. Richard Sherman — The dreds. The attitude. The screaming at the top of his lungs into any microphone available. The Super Bowl ring. That’s right, kiddies, there is a world-championship trophy headed to Seattle, of all places.

What’s next? Juneau? Skagway? Barrow? Is it wrong that we’re rooting for the Madden Curse to kick in? Like, hard?

3. Pharrell — He’s not sad.

4. Seminoles and Huskies, oh my — Florida State won a football title. UConn won the men’s (and women’s) basketball title. The NCAA is partying like it’s 1999. And, oh look. There’ another feeble attempt at a Star Wars movie coming out. Yawn.

5. Matthew McConaughey — He won an Academy Award. No really. No, it didn’t involve the big paddle from Dazed and Confused. Nor the chainsaw from that Massacre. Nor a bunch of random shirtlessness. No, we’re not making this up. Alright alright alright?

— Bill “Like A Room Without A Roof” Kolb

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Trevor Horn

“Honestly, I studied this guy. I followed his every meet this year.

I did everything I could to match his pace and beat him. ... He pushed me to my limit.”

— Folsom hurdler Austin Carter, pictured above right, during a shared interview with De La Salle’s Marquis Morris after Morris bested Carter by .26 of a second in the state final of the 300 hurdles on June 7.

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count 'em Number of NorCal girls, sophomores or younger, who won either gold or silver medals at the CIF State Track and Field Championships on June 6-7. Dublin sophomore Mecca McGlaston won gold in the 100 meter hurdles; Piedmont HIlls-San Jose freshman Reonna Collier won gold in the 300 hurdles and Oakdale sophomore Hannah Chappell won silver in the discus.

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All-Star football games fight extinction It may be a surprise to some, but the most people to ever witness a California high school sporting event was the 85,000 who jammed the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in the summer of 1957 for the North-South Shrine Game.

This was a year in which the South was led by SoCal standouts Randy Meadows (Downey) and Mickey Flynn (Anaheim), who drew 41,000 when their teams played for the CIF Southern Section Major Division title the previous December. In that North-South Shrine Game, however, the North won 32-0 behind Herm Urenda from LibertyBrentwood, who rushed for two TDs and 101 yards.

Keep in mind that the record attendance occurred one year before the Brooklyn Dodgers moved to Los Angeles, pro football wasn’t nearly as popular as college football and color TV was still in its infancy.

Today, high school football all-star games still exist at the local level. They are important to some players and coaches, but not to as many as even 10 years ago. Today it’s virtually impossible for any summer games to attract fans with Division I-bound college players. Those players head for their new homes as quickly as possible now, including an increasing number as mid-term senior graduates.

A great example of the local all-star game continuing to survive is the Central California Lions All-Star Classic. It’s important to us at Cal-Hi Sports over others just because it’s the game for the Stockton community we live in. But we suspect the challenges that the Lions All-Star Classic is facing in our community are the same everywhere.

The Lions All-Star Classic was moved this year to Tracy’s Wayne Schneider Stadium after two years at Modesto Junior College. Before that, it was held for many years at the University of Pacific’s Stagg Memorial Stadium, which began being demolished in June.

Having the game at Wayne Schneider Stadium is appropriate because Schneider, who went 224-59-5 at Tracy in 26 seasons, is basically the reason the Lions All-Star Classic is still going on.

It can only be assumed that other all-star games that are surviving are doing so because someone like Coach Schneider is putting in the necessary work — everything from selling ads, coordinating coaches and rosters and working with insurance

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top: Merced’s Sam Scheidt of the South All-Stars prepares to make a tackle in the Lions All-Star Game on June 14. bottom: Bryan Pascual of the North team comes up with an interception. Stu Jossey Photography.

brokers — that such an event demands. He helped organize the first game in the series in 1974 and has continued long after his last game coaching Tracy in 1994.

So what are these games to do to not only survive but perhaps do better?

One step could be to move them out of the summer and play them instead in January right after the previous season ends. This would prevent some kids from playing who also are in basketball though there’s not as many of them as in the past. More kids who have yet to commit to Division-I colleges, however, would then not only be more likely to play in an all-star game but the colleges themselves would be motivated to come to practices and the game itself.

A January game also would be more likely to attract a video streaming partner that could pay a small fee to broadcast the game. If high school baseball section championship games with a few hundred people in attendance are getting streamed, a local high school football all-star game involving players who

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have yet to commit to any college is certainly a viable candidate for the same.

A more drastic approach is one suggested every year at the Lions All-Star Classic by Rich Estrada, the former prep editor of the Modesto Bee and now publisher of the Black Hat Football blog. Rich says why not mandate that the defense in an all-star game consist of just 10 players trying to stop 11 on offense. Allstar games do tend to be low-scoring and such a stunt probably would prevent that.

It surely could help a game generate some pre-game publicity. ✪ Mark Tennis is the co-founder of Cal-Hi Sports, and publisher of CalHiSports.com. Cal-Hi Sports is the authority in state rankings for football, basketball, baseball and softball, as well as the recognized state record keeper for all high school sports.

Contact him at markjtennis@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter, @CalHiSports.

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baseball Rankings

All record are final 1. (1) — Mission Viejo 26-1 Had one of the nation’s top junior tandems in pitcher Taylor McQuillin and slugger Alyssa Palomino.

2. (2) — Amador Valley-Pleasanton 27-0 Dons were not State Team of the Year but were named mythical national champion by another media group.

3. (4) ▲ Pacifica-Garden Grove 29-4-1 Only team to beat No. 1 Mission Viejo gave CIF Southern Section Div. I champs edge over Mitty in final ranks.

4. (3) ▼ Archbishop Mitty-San Jose 30-1 Monarchs won CCS Division II title and in April took top honors at Livermore Stampede.

5. (5) — Vacaville 29-1-1 Pitcher Katie Kibby won all 29 games and has been named State Sophomore Player of the Year.

6. (6) — Alhambra-Martinez 25-2 Only two losses for NCS Div. II champs were to No. 1 Amador Valley and in semifinals of Carew Classic.

7. (7) — M. L. King-Riverside 27-6 No way the Wolves were going to drop after losing in CIFSS Div. I final to Pacifica in extra innings.

8. (8) — Chino 28-5-1 Two of this team’s losses were to Pacifica and another was to No. 1 Mission Viejo 1-0 in CIFSS Div. II final.

9. (10) ▲ Chino Hills 29-6 Owning a head-to-head win over Los Osos gives the Huskies the edge in the final rankings.

10. (9) ▼ Los Osos-Rancho Cucamonga 25-4 The No. 3 seed for the CIFSS Div. I playoffs went out in the quarterfinals, but that was in a loss to No. 7 M.L. King.

11. (11) — Cypress 23-9 Centurions notched a win against Pacifica in league play and made it to the CIFSS Div. I semifinals.

12. (17) ▲ Canyon-Anaheim 20-6 Posted wins over Saugus, Marina-Huntington Beach and Riverside Poly before loss to Pacifica in Div. I playoffs 13. (NR) ▲ Poly-Riverside 24-7 The Bears were one of the top teams in the Inland Empire throughout the season.

14. (NR) ▲ Murietta Valley-Murietta 22-8 This team went 10-0 in the rugged Southwestern League and playoff loss was to No. 7 M.L. King.

15. (16) ▲ Pioneer-San Jose 24-5 Two of the five losses were to Mitty plus there were two wins over CCS Div. I winner Carlmont.

16. (15) ▼ Moorpark 26-4 Team beat Westlake twice in league and Westlake pushed Mission Viejo into extra innings in a playoffs.

17. (NR) ▲ Carlmont-Belmont 27-3 Rebecca Faulkner pitched Scots to CCS Div. I title. They also got a win over CCS Div. III champ Notre Dame-Salinas.

18. (NR) ▲ Cathedral Catholic-San Diego 29-3 Head coach Margaret Mauro (654 career wins) has been chosen 2014 State Coach of the Year.

19. (NR) ▲ Norco 24-7 Watch out for the Cougars down the road since this year’s team featured frosh phenom Taylor Dockins.

20. (NR) ▲ Carson 28-5 Sophomore Aniesa Maulepe hit a pair of HRs when Colts beat Chatsworth 8-4 in L.A. City Section final.

Dropped Out: No. 10 James Logan-Union City, No. 12 Esperanza-Anaheim, No. 14 El Camino Real-Woodland Hills, No. 18 Centennial-Bakersfield, No. 19 Westview-San Diego and No. 20 Valley Christian-San Jose.

All records are final 1. (2) ▲ Clovis 33-5 When all was said and done, ended up being an easy call for the Cougars to be No. 1 for the third time in school history.

2. (4) ▲ College Park-Pleasant Hill 27-3 Watch out for the Falcons next year with a slew of Division-I talent returning to the starting lineup.

3. (5) ▲ Granite Hills-El Cajon 24-7 Justin Rose tossed a 4-hitter when Eagles beat La Costa Canyon 3-0 to win San Diego Section Open Div. title.

4. (7) ▲ Temecula Valley-Temecula 22-8 This is the same team Elk Grove beat in Boras Classic final, but came back to win CIFSS Div. II crown.

5. (1) ▼ Rancho Bernardo-San Diego 30-5 Alex Jackson, chosen No. 6 in first round of MLB Draft, ended career with 47 home runs.

6. (11) ▲ Buchanan-Clovis 26-8 Three of the Bears’ losses were in one-run games to No. 1 Clovis, including 3-2 in CIF Central Section D1 final.

7. (9) ▲ Santa Margarita-Rancho SM 20-10-1 Forget the 10 losses, Eagles won the CIFSS Div. I title with 3-1 triumph at Dodger Stadium over Foothill-Tustin.

8. (8) — De La Salle-Concord 20-8 NCS Div. I champs also had a win during the season against Sac-Joaquin Div. I champ Davis.

9. (6) ▼ Cathedral Catholic-San Diego 25-6 San Diego Section Open Divi. playoff losses were to No. 3 Granite Hills; team was led by No. 1 MLB Draft pick Brady Aiken.

10. (10) — Norco 26-3 The Cougars had a 24-game win streak after a 2-2 start and were eliminated in the CIFSS Div. I playoffs by Santa Margarita.

11. (3) ▼ JSerra-San Juan Capistrano 22-8 Due to winning the Trinity League title over Santa Margarita, the Lions can finish higher than Foothill-Tustin.

12. (12) — Leland-San Jose 22-9 Winning the CCS Open Div. title over all of the WCAL teams pushed the Chargers upward in final rankings.

13. (13) — St. Francis-Mountain View 26-5 Lancers were eliminated from CCS playoffs by Bellarmine, but still went 3-1 against the Bells during the season.

14. (18) — Foothill-Tustin 22-11 A win over JSerra put the Knights into the CIFSS Div. I final opposite Santa Margarita.

15. (14) ▼ Bellarmine-San Jose 26-7 Two wins over Archbishop Mitty plus others over Leland, St. Mary’s-Stockton displayed genuine strength of this team.

16. (16) — Clovis North-Fresno 22-9 Broncos went 2-1 in head-to-head matchups with No. 1 Clovis, but lost to Buchanan 2-1 in Central Section semis.

17. (NR) ▲ Huntington Beach 22-5 Winning Sunset League title plus the Hard 9 National Classic boosted the Oilers in the final rankings.

18. (NR) ▲ Fountain Valley 21-8 Despite going 2-1 in games against Huntington Beach, the Barons didn’t win Sunset League title.

19. (NR) ▲ Davis 22-13-1 Most of the losses were in same league as Elk Grove. By winning SJS Div. I title, though, Blue Devils finish higher.

20. (NR) ▲ Elk Grove 26-6 Thundering Herd probably better than No. 20 as Boras Classic champs, but have to be behind Davis.

Dropped Out: No. 15 Chatsworth, No. 17 Palm Desert, No. 19 Trabuco Hills-Mission Viejo and No. 20 La Costa CanyonCarlsbad

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Skip The Jog I’m going to play football in the fall, and my mom says I should get up early every morning — or at least four days a week — and go run five miles to get in shape. I don’t think running five miles has anything to do with football, but I think what’s really going on is she hates it when I sleep in too late.

A.R., Rocklin

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irst, show your mom last issue’s Behind the Clipboard about sleep. There’s no need to wake up early just to run — and in fact, though I’d like to say mother knows best, I think she’s off base on both sides of this issue.

So let’s think about a five-mile run. Yes, it will definitely supply some base conditioning and help with your cardio. There are benefits.

But is it actually a “run”? Is there any “running” involved? No, a five-mile jaunt is a jog, plain and simple. (If you can come close to running for five miles, you should consider a post-high school career in track, because you’ve got some very good genes.)

To be precise, then, your mom wants you to get up earlier than your body should, and then go out on a long jog.

OK, here’s a question for your mom: How often do you jog on the football field? How often do your coaches want you to jog?

What will happen if they see you jogging during a game?

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The answers are pretty obvious. When you’re playing football, for those brief intervals between long huddles, you should be sprinting. Well, sprinting when you’re not blocking, or fighting off blocks or other maximum-effort exercises — and the key phrase here is “maximum-effort.”

If you want to get ready for football, then you should get ready by working at the rate you’ll work during football — which is all-out. If you want to build cardio, sprint. If you want to build strength, be explosive. Don’t jog. Don’t be slow and sure. Sprint. Explode. Be powerful.

Now if you’re going out for cross country, those long jogs make sense. (Except five miles probably isn’t enough …) Even if you’re going to play volleyball, that’s an explosion sport (jumping and hitting), and a five-mile jog doesn’t help you get ready to be explosive on the court any more than sleeping in until noon.

You can do workouts that will help your cardio, and get you ready for football. Sprint 20 yards, and then walk 20. Sprint 20 and then walk 20. Or get on the track and sprint the curves and walk the straights. Or run pass patterns (even if you’re a lineman) to get used to exploding out of cuts.

But a five-mile run? Sorry, mom. Jogging early in the morning is a waste of time, and a waste of sleep besides. ✪

Clay Kallam is an assistant athletic director and girls varsity basketball coach at Bentley High in Lafayette. To submit a question for Behind the Clipboard, email him at clayk@fullcourt.com.

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Welcome to the the second annual SportStars Yearbook Special Edition. The next 12 pages feature close to 30 photos, most of which have yet to be published, and two pages worth of SportStars covers from the past nine months.

All of which bring to life the high school athletic year that was. Flip through and enjoy another memorable year in NorCal sports.

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PHOTO CREDITS: This Year-in-Photos section features the photography of Phillip Walton, James K. Leash, Norbert von der Groeben, Bob Larson, Dean Coppola, Jonathan Hawthorne, Berry Evans III.

Best of the Fall............... 16 Best of the Winter.........20 Best of the Spring..........23 Year in Covers.................24 Athletes of the Year......28

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: St. Joseph Notre Dame-Alameda seniors, Chris Melendez (left) and Gabe Arias-Sheridan, take a jog along Crown Beach during a cover shoot for our Oct. 1 issue. St. Joseph cross country would end up winning the CIF Div. V state championship; Tamalpais tennis player Lani Tice returns a shot during the NCS Div. I team tennis final; First-year De La Salle football coach Justin Alumbaugh directs pregame drills prior to his first game in late August; San Ramon Valley-Danville’s Lexi Liebowitz fires a shot for a Wolves team which went 27-0 to win the NCS Div. I title; Bellarmine-San Jose quarterback KJ CartaSamuels capped a stellar prep career by leading the Bells to an 8-4 record; Freedom-Oakley running back Joe Mixon smiles at supporters as the 5-star recruit signed his letter of intent to play for Oklahoma in the fall.; Maddie Dilfer and Valley Christian-San Jose volleyball finished 35-8 and won the CIF Div. II state title.

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: The Jesuit-Carmichael soccer team and its fans share a moment; Sacred Heart Prep-Atherton quarterback Mason Randall searches for daylight during the CIF Div. III State Bowl game, which the Gators lost 27-15 to Corona-Del Mar; Jesuit football fans get their crazy on at the Holy Bowl rivalry; The Christian Brothers-Sacramento girls volleyball team hams it up for the camera after winning the SJS Div. III championship; Davis boys assistant water polo coach Brian Masson goes sprawling into the water during the traditional championship plunge.

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Final NorCal Top 20 De La Salle-Concord Folsom Del Oro-Loomis Serra-San Mateo Oak Ridge-El Dorado Hills Mitty-San Jose Elk Grove California-San Ramon Pittsburg Deer Valley-Antioch Pleasant Grove-Elk Grove Enterprise-Redding El Cerrito Marin Catholic-Kentfield Campolindo-Moraga Miramonte-Orinda Sacred Heart Prep-Atherton Clayton Valley Charter-Concord Valley Christian-San Jose Central Catholic-Modesto

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: McDonald’s All-American Mariya Moore (in white) and her Salesian teammates were the NorCal’s top girls program in the winter, winning 30 games and reaching the CIF Open Div. state final; Monte Vista-Danville forward Trevor John embraces coach Nick Jones following the Mustangs’ win in the CIF Div. I state championship; Monte Vista girls soccer star Mallory Hromatko (right) stretches to deflect a shot during the NCS Div. I final. The Mustangs finished 24-0-2 and closed the year as StudentSports.com’s No. 1-ranked team in the nation; Bishop O’Dowd-Oakland forward Ivan Rabb (23) showed whey he’s the No. 1 junior recruit in the nation by leading the Dragons to a 28-5 record and a NorCal Open Div. crown.

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FINAL NorCal Top 20 BOYS BASKETBALL 1.

Bishop O’Dowd-Oakland

28-5

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Monte Vista-Danville

32-1

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Capital Christian-Sacramento

28-4

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Folsom

32-3

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Archbishop Mitty-San Jose

27-5

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Modesto Christian

24-9

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Newark Memorial

26-5

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El Cerrito

28-5

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Cosumnes Oaks-Elk Grove

16-18*

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St. Mary’s-Stockton

27-2

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St. Joseph Notre Dame-Alameda

23-5

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Freedom-Oakley

26-7

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Jesuit-Carmichael

29-4

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Moreau Catholic-Hayward

27-7

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Serra-San Mateo

22-9

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Drake-San Anselmo

26-8

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Archbishop Riordan-S.F.

19-12

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Campolindo-Moraga

23-8

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Grant-Sacramento

27-7

LEFT: Cosumnes Oaks-Elk Grove junior swingman LJ Reed soars in for a dunk during an SJS Div. II loss to nemesis Folsom.

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San Ramon Valley-Danville

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BELOW: An outtake from the McClatchy-Sacramento girls basketball cover shoot. The Lions went 26-5 as one of the youngest and most talented teams in the section.

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Salesian-Richmond

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Miramonte-Orinda

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St. Mary’s-Berkeley

27-8

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Carondelet-Concord

28-4

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St. Mary’s-Stockton

26-8

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Pinewood-Los Altos Hills

30-3

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Bishop O’Dowd-Oakland

23-4

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St. Ignatius-S.F.

26-5

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Sacred Heart Cathedral-S.F.

21-8

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Berkeley

24-9

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Vanden-Fairfield

25-7

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Brookside Christian-Stockton

28-5

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Archbishop Mitty-San Jose

20-12

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Modesto Christian

27-8

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Deer Valley-Antioch

24-6

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Sacramento

23-9

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McNair-Stockton

28-5

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McClatchy-Sacramento

26-5

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Oak Ridge-El Dorado Hills

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Enterprise-Redding

28-3

TOP: The Cardondelet girls basketball team is all smiles after winning the NCS Div. II championship.

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GIRLS BASKETBALL

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TOP: The Amador Valley girls lacrosse team celebrates after closing its season with a 22-1 record and an NCS Div. I title. bottom left: Alhambra’s UCLA-bound shortstop Kylee Perez gets an ice bath after the Bulldogs won the NCS Div. II final. bottom center: Clayton Valley CharterConcord pitcher Austin Cannedy peeks over his glove. bottom right: Terra Linda-San Rafael swimmer RJ Williams pumps his fist after winning the 50-yard freestyle at the NCS championships.

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Bay Area Issue 71, Aug. 22 Football Preview

Sac-Joaquin Issue 71, Aug. 22 Football Preview

Bay Area Issue 72, Sept. 12 Bishop O’Dowd Volleyball

sac-joaquin Issue 72, Sept. 12 Granite Bay Volleyball

Bay Area Issue 73, Oct. 1 St. Joseph Notre Dame XC

Sac-Joaquin Issue 73, Oct. 1 St. Francis XC

BA/SJ Issue 74, Oct. 17 NorCal Football

Bay Area Issue 75, Nov. 1 Alhambra Water Polo

sac-joaquin Issue 75, Nov. 1 Highway 50 Quarterbacks

Bay Area Issue 76, Nov. 21 Clayton Valley Charter Football

Sac-Joaquin Issue 76, Nov. 21 Capital Christian Soccer

Bay Area Issue 77, dec. 1 Basketball Preview

sac-joaquin Issue 77, dec. 1 Basketball Preview

bay Issue 78, Dec. 19 State Football/De La Salle

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Bay Area Issue 79, Jan. 16 Monte Vista Soccer

Sac-Joaquin Issue 79, Jan. 16 Folsom Wrestling

Bay Area Issue 80, Feb. 1 Salesian Basketball

sac-joaquin Issue 80, Feb. 1 McClatchey Basketball

Bay Area Issue 81, march 1 Baseball/Softball Preview

sac-joaquin Issue 81, march 1 Baseball/Softball Preview

bay area Issue 83, April 1 State Basketball/Monte Vista

sac-joaquin Issue 83, April 1 State Basketball/Folsom

bay area Issue 84, may 1 Amador Valley Spring Sports

sac-joaquin Issue 84, may 1 River Cats All-City Awards

bay area Issue 85, june 1 Menlo School Track & Field

sac-joaquin Issue 85, june 1 Vacaville Track & Field

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TOP: Alhambra’s Karlee Sparacino slides safely into home to score the second run of the NCS Div. II championship against Carondelet. MIDDLE: De La Salle third baseman Austin Dondaville (3) waits to tag Nick Piorier of San Ramon Valley during the NCS Div. I final. De La Salle won 6-2. BOTTOM: Brittany Usinger of Acalanes swims her way toward a 100-yard butterfly victory at the NCS Swimming Championships.

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FINAL NorCal Top 20 BASEBALL 1.

College Park-Pleasant Hill

27-3

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Bellarmine-San Jose

26-8

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Archbishop Mitty-San Jose

24-7

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St. Francis-Mountain View

26-5

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De La Salle-Concord

21-7

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Davis

22-11-1

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Elk Grove

27-6

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Leland-San Jose

23-9

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Valley Christian-San Jose

22-9

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Campolindo-Moraga

20-5

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San Ramon Valley-Danville

20-8

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Manteca

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Pleasant Grove-Elk Grove

21-5

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Marin Catholic-Kentfield

23-6

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San Benito-Hollister

22-7

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Serra-San Mateo

16-12

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Benicia

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TOP: Granite Bay’s Owen McNiff, right, and Jesuit’s Ben Parietti lock horns in a lacrosse face-off during the first round of the NCS Div. I playoffs. Jesuit won the match 11-10. BOTTOM: The Heritage-Brentwood softball team lets loose to pose for a team photo after an 11-0 win over Deer Valley-Antioch in mid-April.

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Amador Valley-Pleasanton

27-0

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Archbishop Mitty-San Jose

30-1

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Alhambra-Martinez

25-2

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Vacaville

29-1-1

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Carlmont-Belmont

27-3

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Pioneer-San Jose

22-5

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Valley Christian-San Jose

21-8

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Pioneer-Woodland

25-3

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Notre Dame-Salinas

26-3

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San Benito-Hollister

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Pleasant Grove-Elk Grove

26-9-1

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Granada-Livermore

19-9

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Leland-San Jose

22-5

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James Logan-Union City

23-3

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Rocklin

22-8-1

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Roseville

23-6

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Merced

24-4-1

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Elk Grove

18-7

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Benicia

18-5

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Oakdale

24-5-1

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Johanna Grauer Amador Valley • Softball • Senior Johanna Grauer’s four-year varsity career followed a made-for-Hollywood story arc.

Grauer was the first true freshman to grace the cover of SportStars when she appeared on June 9, 2011, after she and five other freshmen played key roles in leading Amador Valley softball to its first North Coast Section championship (Grauer threw a shutout).

One year later, Grauer started another NCS final and struck out 17 in a 1-0 loss that denied the Dons a No. 1 national ranking. And then her junior year ended with an ankle injury just days before the team’s playoff opener.

That left 2014 — a season which, whether it was said or not, seemed to hold the legacy of this stellar group of seniors in its balance. Grauer shouldered that weight perhaps more than any other, and delivered in grand fashion.

Grauer is the SportStars Bay Area Female Athlete of the Spring after pitching all but 1.2 innings of the Dons undefeated 27-0 season. She notched every victory while posting a 0.51 ERA. She allowed just 60 hits and struck out 290 over 191 innings of work. She caught the pop-up that sealed Amador’s 2-1 NCS championship victory over Granada, a win which gave it the No. 1 spot in the final MaxPreps.com Xcellent 25 national rankings.

“No doubt, her competitive edge (makes her so successful),” said Julie Marshall, who was coach of the Dons during Grauer’s first two seasons. “She has that fight and heart and gut that just can’t be taught. If someone gets around on her and goes deep, I’d hate to be that next better.”

Grauer could do some damage at the plate too. She led the Dons this season in batting average (.429) and hits (39). She also had 20 RBI. “The bottom line is she’s a gamer,” current Amador Valley coach Teresa Borchard said.

“She wants to win. Whatever level you put her at, she’s going to rise to the occasion.”

Grauer’s career will continue at UCLA, where she’ll suddenly be a freshman again. Setting the stage for a similar career arc to begin. “We’re going to be watching her in the Women’s College World Series sometime over the next four years. I guarantee it,” Marshall said.

THE GRAUER FILES

THE STATS: The Bay Area’s most dominant pitcher over the last four years ended her senior season with a 27-0 record, 0.51 ERA, 290 Ks and just 60 hits allowed over 191.1 innings. She was also the team’s top hitter with a .429 average with 39 hits and 20 RBI. SIGNATURE PERFORMANCE: In her first postseason appearance since her sophomore year, Grauer threw a six-inning no-hitter in an 11-0 rout of Castro Valley. She struck out 12, walked one, and went 2-for-4 at the plate with 4 RBI. HUMBLE HERO: “She leads by example with a humble approach,” Marshall said. “Blue chips can be all about me, me, me, but as much as she wants to carry the weight of the world on her shoulders, she understood the importance of team.”

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Honorable Mentions

Ally Howe (Sacred Heart Prep-Atherton), Swimming, Sr.: The Stanford-bound Howe closed out her career with four CCS titles. She set a CCS record in the 200 IM and broke the independent (private schools) national mark in the 100 backstroke, which previously belonged to U.S. Olympic champion Missy Franklin. Her other titles came in the relay events — Sacred Heart’s first two CCS relay titles.

GIRLS COACH OF THE YEAR

Teresa Borchard, Amador Valley, softball: If you think the Amador seniors felt some pressure to get their second title, Borchard was probably feeling it just as much. After her first year at the helm ended with a first-round upset, Borchard wanted redemption as much as her returning stars. And they got it with a perfect 27-0 record and No. 1 national ranking.

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Jazmyn Jackson (Archbishop Mitty-San Jose), Softball, Sr.: The Cal-bound shortstop was the cover athlete to our Baseball/Softball Preview before delivering a season in which she batted .538 with 49 hits, 44 runs scored, 27 RBI, 14 doubles, seven triples and eight home runs. She was also 19-for-20 in stolen base attempts. The Monarchs went 30-1, won a CCS title and finished No. 4 in MaxPreps.com’s national rankings.

FEMALE RISING STAR

Reonna Collier (Piedmont Hills-San Jose), Fr., Track & Field: It was quite a debut season for Collier who won three CCS titles (100 meters, 100 hurdles and 300 hurdles) before going on to the CIF State Track and Field Championship winning one gold and one silver. Collier won the state title in the 300 hurdles (40.90 seconds) and won silver as the lead leg for Piedmont Hill’s 4x400 relay team.

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JoeDeMers

College Park • Baseball • Junior

College Park baseball coach Andy Tarpley had his first encounter with Joe DeMers when he was still coaching across the street at Pleasant Hill’s Diablo Valley College.

DeMers was just 12 years old then and was invited to take part in a camp with some older players. And he turned on a fastball and hit it over the wall in left field.

“He hit it out and his older brother Jack ran on the field to give him a big hug,” Tarpley said. “That was my introduction to the family.”

It was Tarpley providing the embrace when this season concluded with DeMers throwing a complete game and hitting a home run in a North Coast Section Div. II championship win over Marin Catholic-Kentfield.

It was the exclamation point on a stellar season for the shortstop and right-handed flamethrower. DeMers was a no-brainer for Bay Area Male Athlete of the Spring honors after going 12-2 with a 0.65 ERA, eight complete games and 94 strikeouts against just nine walks. He also batted .371 with a team-best 32 RBI. By now, Tarpley is no longer surprised at what DeMers can do on the field. “In any type of game, you’re going to get the same effort out of him,” the Falcons coach said. “The guy comes to practice every day to work hard. When Joe goes, we go. He’s the super-leader.”

When College Park lost 8-5 to California-San Ramon on April 22, DeMers came back the following day and threw a complete game with seven strikeouts in a 5-2 win over St. Mary’sStockton. It was the first of College Park’s 13 consecutive wins to end the season.

His stellar junior season came on the heels of pitching seven scoreless innings over four appearance for the gold-medal-winning 18U National Team at the IBAF World Cup in Taiwan last August. Tarpley pointed to that experience and the development of a new pitch — a cutter that moves 4-6 inches away from right-handed hitters — as two things that helped elevate DeMers’ game in 2014. And none of the success has changed him, according to Tarpley. “He’s as humble a person as you’ll meet. He’ll be talking to a freshman and the freshman will be starstruck, but it won’t make any difference to Joe.”

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THE STATS: A complete player, DeMers was a nightmare to opponents game-in and game-out. He dazzled as a pitcher, going 12-2 with a 0.65 ERA, 94 strikeouts and just nine walks in 72 innings. At the plate, batting .371 with 25 runs scored and 27 RBI. SIGNATURE PERFORMANCE: In the NCS Div. II final against Marin Catholic, he threw a complete game and allowed five hits on two runs and struck out nine. He also went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs scored and three RBI. TWO-SPORT STAR: DeMers is a standout for the College Park basketball team as well.

He averaged 17.1 points and 6.2 rebounds in 24 games during the 2013-14 season.

Honorable Mentions Nate Moore (Castro Valley), Track & FIeld, Sr.: Moore etched his name into the his-

Curtis Ogren (St. Francis-Mountain View), Swimming, Sr.: Ogren concluded his Lanc-

Moore’s winning jumps (TJ: 51 feet, 4 inches, LJ: 25-8.75) were both the top high school marks in

The Stanford-bound swimmer lowered his own national independent record in the 200 IM in a time

tory books as the first boy to win both the long jump and triple jump state titles in back-to-back years. the nation this season. Moore also earned a silver medal with the Trojans’ 400 relay team.

boys COACH OF THE YEAR

David Chen, Campolindo, Boys Volleyball: With his incredibly talented and young roster feeling the pressure to repeat as CIF NorCal champions, Chen deftly guided the Cougars to a second regional title. After losing to Buchanan-Clovis in a Southern California tournament on April 19, Campolindo closed the season with 13 straight wins without losing a set.

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ers career with two new CCS records, one new national record and his sixth and seventh CCS titles. of 1 minute, 44.90 seconds, and set a new CCS record in the 100 breaststroke at 53.90 seconds.

MALE RISING STAR

Maxime Rooney (Granada), Soph., Swimming: Rooney solidified that he will be a force to be reckoned with at the NCS meet for the next two seasons. He put his name on three NCS records, and one national record. He set top NCS marks in the 200 and 500 freestyle, and anchored a national-record swim by Granada’s 400 freestyle relay team.

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Race tri steps: liz elliott

Ready Is this the summer you try to take on a triathlon?

Your first triathlon is all about having a good experience. You’ve put in all the training, you are ready physically and now enjoy your special day.

You should not expect to do everything right on your first race, so make it fun and memorable.

Here are a few steps for doing so:

CHOOSING THE FIRST RACE

If this is your first triathlon season, choose a fun race where some of your friends or people you know will also be competing. This will give you something positive and fun to look forward to on race day, and will help lessen your anxiety. You may want to choose a race close to home, so all your friends and family can come watch you, or a race where you have volunteered before. Depending on your budget, you could choose a destination race to create an even better first race experience.

For training purposes, choose a race at least three months before you begin your season, so you have enough time to build a base, train well, and be ready physically.

GOALS/STRATEGY

Goals are important for your training and your race. Most people think the only goals that exist are time goals, but — especially for your first race — how you race and how you feel during and at the end of the race are more important. Just like practices, after each part of the race you should feel like you can do the next part. Your goals will differ based on your race experience, athletic background and how many races are under your belt.

If this is your first triathlon, your goal should be to pace well and finish strong. I usually suggest to my first-time racers to build into each section.

What that means is to start at 10 percent of your top speed at the beginning of each section, and work up to 80 percent. The better you are at each section, the faster you will reach and hold 80 percent within that part of the race. For example, if the swim is your best piece, you will stay at 10 percent for about 5-10 percent of the swim then

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climb faster. The bike may not be as strong, so you would stay between 50-60 percent of your top speed and only reach 80-85 percent over the last 10 percent of the segment.

After that race, write a race report. Write down your entire experience, with special note to areas you did well and areas you could improve.

RACE PLAN

A race plan is nothing new; it’s what you’ve been doing at every practice. You show up, lay out your equipment, make sure you eat, go for the swim, change clothes, go on the bike, change shoes, then run. It’s that simple. You are prepared physically. Your body knows how and what to do and the race is where you let your body do it.

MANAGING RACE ANXIETY

Most triathletes, especially those experiencing their first triathlon, will have some anxiety surrounding preparation. Anxiety is totally normal, even for seasoned racers. It is good to feel some anxiety or nervousness before racing, as that is the juice, your adrenaline, that gets you going.

But you don’t want anxiety to take you over. If you have followed your training plan and stuck to training patterns, you are prepared and whatever happens is what happens.

FOCUS ON FORM

Correct form in the swim, bike and run is critical to stave off injuries, but it also makes it easier too.

When you’re the most tired or anxious, focus on your form. When you are tired, or feeling down, your first instinct will be to double-over and walk.

Doing the form — especially during those last few miles of the run — will give you something on which to focus, as well as give you more air and help you move forward more easily than you imagined. Overall, have a great time! Enjoy your first race, it will only happen once. ✪ Liz Elliott was an All-American collegiate swimmer and is the head coach at Tri-Valley Triathlon Club.

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get mental: erika carlson

Controlling the

BUTTERFLIES Follow these tips to help better manage your nerves

Everyone gets nervous, it’s a pretty normal part of the competitive experience — the jitters, “butterflies,” racing thoughts and increased muscle tension and heart rate. However, some athletes get more nervous than others.

Extreme nervousness causes symptoms like nausea, vomiting, severe muscle tension and a very worrisome mindset. While nerves are normal, they can often have a negative impact on performance, and for many they simply can take the fun out of competing. The good news is, there are lots that can be done to get nerves under control and actually help you perform your best. ›› INVITE IT, DON’T FIGHT IT — Nervous symptom — jitters, muscle tension and nausea are caused by a rush of adrenaline (a hormone pumped out of our adrenal glands) which is present to help support our “fight or flight” response. So what does that mean for you? Rocket fuel. Adrenaline is a shot of fuel for your muscles. When you are faced with a physical challenge, adrenaline is your friend. Learn to stay calm and use the fuel to your advantage. ›› GET OUT OF THE FUTURE, STAY PRESENT — Along with the above symptoms, many athletes experience excessive worry when they get nervous. The worried self-talk is most often focused on “what-if’s,” futuristic negative thinking.

■ “What if I make a mistake?”

■ “What if I don’t make the cut?”

■ “What if I don’t score?”

This thinking intensifies nerves more. Shift thinking back to the performance-oriented, present thoughts: “Swing level;” “follow though;” “fast turn, push hard.” ›› BREATHE EARLY AND OFTEN — The most simplistic advice is often the best. Slow, deep breaths (take them as often as you need them) are one of your best tools to help keep nervous symptoms under control. Deep breathing helps to relax muscle tension, slow heart rate, increase oxygen and keep you feeling in control. It’s nearly impossible to take a slow deep breath if your muscles (especially core muscles) are very tense. Try it: Tense up, think about what could go wrong and try to breathe deep. Any luck? Now try relaxing your muscles, stay present by focusing on your breath, feeling your lungs fill completely, and empty slowly. Better?

Like any skill, it takes practice to get good at applying these skills. Be patient and practice, practice, practice. ✪ Erika Carlson is a certified mental trainer and owner of Excellence in Sports Performance in Pleasanton.

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summer safety: hunter greene, m.d.

Teaching and practicing basic safety habits is a must for families — especially active ones Accidental injury is the number one cause of death for American children, taking more lives than disease and violence combined. By taking some simple precautions, 90 percent of accidental injuries can be avoided.

PLAYGROUND SAFETY Playground injuries are the leading cause of injury to children in childcare and to schoolchildren ages 5 to 14. The majority of playground injuries are caused by falls and almost 40 percent of playground injuries are linked to a lack of supervision.

To stay safe on the playground, parents should take the following precautions: ›› Supervise the child and put a stop to situations that may cause danger or injury. Be available in case an injury happens. ›› Teach the child to look for things that may case harm, such as broken glass or sharp metal edges on equipment. Make sure that metal equipment is in the shade or has a protective surface to keep it from getting too hot. ›› Make sure there is cushioning beneath the equipment. A fall from equipment placed over grass, packed dirt, rocks, asphalt or blacktop can be life threatening.

BIKING SAFETY Bicycle helmets for children are a necessity, not an accessory. Children should wear a helmet every time and everywhere they ride. ›› The helmet should fit comfortably and snugly, but not too tightly. ›› Teach the child to obey all traffic laws, ride on the right side of the road, use hand signals, respect traffic signals and stop at all intersections.

USING 911 Because parents may not always be there when an injury happens, it is important to teach children how to use 911. Describe examples of emergencies to your child and tell him/her to always try to find a parent or adult when an emergency happens.

Enjoy your summer and stay safe! ✪ Hunter Greene, M.D., is a board certified orthopedic surgeon with Summit Orthopedic Specialists in Carmichael, CA. He specializes in adult and pediatric sports medicine.

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Power Training 101 When you think of power training, think explosiveness over merely strength Whether it’s the ability of the athlete to juke a defender and break off a big touchdown run, kicking the ball explosively past the goalkeeper or slam dunking a basketball after an explosive crossover move, power training is a vital component to sport performance.

These are the players who every athletes envies – the players who dominate on the athletic field.

Those players, coincidentally, are the ones who have developed the most important physical characteristic in all of sports — POWER! Power is a vital component that every athlete must train for and it’s important to understand what it is and why it’s important. Power is defined by the following equation: Power = Force x Velocity. Force is essentially how strong the athlete is, or how much weight he or she can move. Velocity is how quickly the athlete can generate a percentage of that force.

In simple terms, if an athlete is powerful, he or she will be able to generate force quickly. It’s the perfect mix of speed and strength.

The main difference between traditional heavy-weight training and power training lies in the load and speed of the movement for the exercise.

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For example: When training for maximal strength, loads of 75 to 95 percent are utilized with movements such as dead lifts, squats and bench press for improving maximal strength (force). This gives the athlete a foundation, or the potential to be more explosive. Olympic lifts use loads of 85 percent (30-70 percent for developing athletes) of maximal strength will results in increased rate of maximal force production, improving an athlete’s starting and explosive strength.

Reactive or ballistic exercises such as throws, sprints and jumps — along with any sort of agility/multi-directional speed work — increases muscular power (ability to accept and reproduce ground reaction forces quickly).

In sports, the goal for an athlete is to create force quickly, and power training is what separates average athletes from great athletes. That ability to create separation, change directions quickly, or jump over an opponent simply can’t be countered. ✪ Tim Rudd is an IYCA specialist in youth conditioning and owner of Fit2TheCore.

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Harvest That Strength

Strength training, like growing crops, takes time and dedication

I once heard a simple saying that applied to life and lifting: “You can’t expect to plant a tree today and harvest the fruit tomorrow.”

When it comes to our modern way of life, many people want their results immediately. And when they don’t get it they get frustrated. That mindset has trickled into the weight room as well — with all forms of “fads” sweeping the globe promising immediate results with half the work or less. Imagine if our farmers decided to use countless chemicals and not tend the crops for an adequate time, then sent us food half grown. It would be horrible. The same rings true in lifting weights and strength training.

If you want to attain the absolute best physical body, you need to follow the laws of the harvest: ›› It’s going to take longer than you want to get what you want, so settle in for the long haul ›› Chemicals may seem like the easiest way to get good results in the present, but they will show their negative traits down the road ›› Doing it right is better than doing it fast ›› Something is going to go wrong, guaranteed. When it does just regroup, re-plan, and get going ›› There are ZERO substitutes for hard work ›› When all else fails, see the rule above This season make sure your mind is right so you can harvest the best fruit possible to show off at “market.” ✪ Anthony Trucks is the owner of Trucks Training facility in Brentwood and covers weight training for SportStars.

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even more camps + clinics at sportstarsonline.com BASEBALL/SOFTBALL All Star Academy of Baseball All-Star Academy in Santa Clara features a 17,000 square foot indoor and outdoor training facility that is home to a variety of instructional programs. ASA offers All Skills Camps for ages 7-12, and Summer Boot Camps for 12 & Under, middle school, and high school athletes. Info: 650-961-2255; www.asabaseball.com Cabernet Baseball Club The Livermore-based club not only hosts The Pitching Center’s Spring Break Baseball Skills Camp, its also hosts its own baseball summer camps. Each camp is designed for specific skill development. We feature camps for the youngest and newest players ages 5 - 7 all the way to the most elite high school and college players. We keep our student to instructor ratios low. This ensures the best possible instruction experience for each participant.

Lil’ Baseball is also offered for ages 3-7. Info: 925-416-1600, www.cabernetindoorsports. com Cal Club Baseball CCB is one of the premier college development baseball programs in California. We have hitting sessions on Saturdays and Sundays. Times for these hitting sessions will be sent out at the beginning of each week and will be listed on our website. In these hitting sessions we set up stations for players to work on hitting for power, gap-to-gap, two strikes, balance and opposite field. Pitching sessions are set up with stations to get specific work on

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certain mechanics for pitching. Info: erick@ calclubbaseball.com; (408) 204-8771 Got ‘Em Baseball College Development The College Development Camp is a camp geared toward those elite high school student athletes that have aspirations of playing at the next level. We have teamed up with numerous colleges, professional instructors, current MLB scouts, motivational speakers and life skills coaches to bring to you an unforgettable 4-day/3-night baseball and life skills experience. The College Development Camp for grades: 9-11 takes place at University of the Pacific & Delta College in Stockton. Max Number of Campers: 60. Info: baseball@ gotembaseball.com Gregg Jefferies Sports Academy Former first-round draft pick for the New York Mets, Gregg Jefferies put together an amazing 14-year career at the Major League level. Now he can train you! Enlist in camps and specialty clinics like hitting and pitching classes; onsight rehab and arm care, speed and agility, srength/core classes, team programs or join our monthly Baseball Membership. We even offer Family Membership Plans so all your children can be involved and share our 12,000 square foot indoor facility. Info: (510) 209-6194; (925) 484-1036; tarynalexander13@gmail.com Headfirst Baseball Academy Though many people have heard about Headfirst, few understand the HF network, especially in the Upper Division. The basic

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principle is that we want to train young players who are willing to work hard to make the next level. We are proven in the area of recruiting talented players and developing them. Most importantly (and this is the most overlooked concept by young players) Headfirst is proven in having the relationships with colleges that will result in players being connected with their desired school. Info: MJi0209@aol.com; Mario74iglesias@aol.com The Pitching Center In an effort to develop baseball players to their full potential, The Pitching Center has become the Total Player Center (TPC), a full-service baseball/softball training academy.

We provide comprehensive, fully-integrated training programs that evolve based on the best research and information available in areas from health/safety, peak performance, education techniques and more. Age- and skill-specific programs are available for students aged 8-18. Info: 925-416-1600, www. thepitchingcenter.com.

BASKETBALL Advantage Basketball Camps Advantage Basketball Camps are for kids 7-18. Players grow and learn about more than basketball in our sessions. Advantage camps’ main focus is ball handling skills and moves off the dribble. Trying to learn the rest of the game is a waste of time if you can’t handle the ball. We also cover shooting, defense and court awareness. We run a professional camp that is hard work but produces great results.

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even more camps + clinics at sportstarsonline.com locations: 425-670-8877; info@advantagebasketball.com, www.advantagebasketball.com East Bay Bulldogs The Bulldogs are pleased to bring back our hugely popular Week Night Skills Workouts. The program focuses on fundamental skills that are tough to spend much time on in practice. We do three 2-hour long skills workouts, that are open to boys and girls from 2nd-12th grade. This is a complete workout touching on all skills needed to play the game. You don’t have to be a Bulldogs player to attend. We are based in Martinez. Info: PGLeClaire@comcast.net; 925-570-1334 Moreau Catholic Basketball Camp Co–ed basketball camps for incoming grades 3-9, Cost: $150/session, $400 for all sessions: Week 1 6/16 – 6/20; Week 2 6/23 – 6/27; Week 3 6/30 – 7/3. All camps 9am – 2pm; Info: Varsity coach Frank Knight, knight@moreaucatholic.org; moreaucatholic.org/Athletics NorCal Courts Basketball Camps Norcal Courts in Martinez covers all the major fundamentals: Dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, rebounding. Sessions will have fun and exciting drills for campers that will help them become better players. Camps are rub by qualified coaches from Cal Stars and Cagers Basketball. Info: 925-4575081; www.norcalcourts.com Ray Wear 5 Basketball Ray Wear is a former Michigan State University Grad and All-Big 10 star who hosts basketball skills camps nationwide. The camp visits Northern California on April 27 at NorCal Courts in Martinez.

Camp package includes Game Gear reversible jersey and solid short, Reebok drawstring bag, cotton tee and Rebok Zig Kick Hoops. Info/Registration: raywear5.com Redwood Christian Basketball Camp Our camps are directed by varsity basketball coach Drew Sanchez each June. They are designed for players who want to learn and improve skills.

SHOOTING CAMP: This camp is focused on teaching technique of shot and footwork. SKILLS CAMP: This camp will incorporate all the fundamental skills of the game with a fun, competitive approach. Info: rcsathletics.org; 510-317-8988 CHEER/DANCE California Spirit Elite Cheer Camp CSE Cheer Camp, based at our facility in Dublin, is four days of fun-filled activities. Learn cheers, make crafts and make friends! Learn more about our club at csecheer.com. Info: (925) 556-1095 CheerGyms.com Customize your clinic to fit your needs! Let us teach the clinic you need to take your team to the next level! We offer residential overnight camps that include many awards, team bonding ideas and an experience of a lifetime. We also offer Two-Day Camps for a less-pricey overnight experience. Finally, there are Private Camps in which your cheerleaders get all the attention. You pick the hours and decide what they will learn. Cheergyms.com facilities in Concord, San Jose and Petaluma! Info: morton@cheergyms. com, 925-685-8176 ENRICHMENT Dianne Adair Programs Come join any of our eight Dianne Adair summer sites for our fun and exciting summer program.

Each week campers will be able to choose from several camps, including sports, fashion, drama, CSI, science and so many more. We take weekly field trips to places like an A’s or Giants game, museums, the Jelly Belly Factory, Six Flags, the pool, the movies, parks and the zoo. Field trips and camps vary by site. Offers and rates may vary at

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FITNESS Children’s Hospital Athletic Training Conference This workshop is designed especially for high school students interested in sports medicine careers. Learn about ankle injuries and taping techniques; wrist, hand, and thumb injuries and taping; knee injuries and RICE Therapy; stretching techniques, lower back injuries and CORE training, sports concussions; shoulder injuries and rehabilitation. The two-day workshop runs April 4 (5:30-8:30 pm) and April 5 (8 am-5 pm) at Children’s Hospital Oakland, Outpatient Center Auditorium. Info: Call (510) 428-3558; www.chofoundation.org/sportsconference Children’s Hospital Sports Speed Camps Learn and put into practice the five pillars of SPEED training. Emphasizing flexibility, stability, strength, power, and speed. We’ll give you the training secrets that will make you faster than you’ve ever been before. The 2-week program is best suited for athletes (ages 12-19) who play soccer, football, basketball, lacrosse, and track & field. Space is limited to 15 athletes per session with 3 sessions offered. Camps are held in Walnut Creek and Berkeley. Info: (510) 428-3558 Fit 2 The Core As a youth conditioning, speed/agility and nutrition specialist with the International Youth Conditioning Association, Fit-2-The-Core Training Systems offers an innovative approach to getting your young athletes back on the field of play post-rehabilitation, continuing the process by progressing their bodies to handle what they must endure on the field or court. Athletes are closely supervised while being coached through the workout, with attention on proper technique and safety. For our Back to Sports programs we offer training weekdays, with 2 or 3 days/week options. Info: www.fasteryoungathletes. com, 925-639-0907.

Renaissance ClubSport We offers sports and speciality camps for kids ages 5-12. Participants have fun-filled, active breaks as they receive instruction in a variety of sports, activities, and projects. For families with multiple children, we offer a 10% discount on each additional sibling.

Info: Kids World at 925.942.6344.

Trucks Training We know exactly what it takes to achieve the next level of sports & fitness safely and effectively. A true hometown feel from true hometown people. We offer 1-on-1, group and small group training for fitness and sport-specific needs. Info: truckstraining.com; 925-756-7321 FOOTBALL AG Evaluations Artie Gigantino, a former NFL coach with the Rams and Raiders, and college coach at USC and Cal, offers players evaluations and consultations. Its guidance for your football future. Info: artiesports@ yahoo.com, 925-209-9465 All Out Sports League Our football camps are held in Antioch and Clayton.

The four-day non-contact camp teaches every position on the football field and are geared toward the fundamentals. Every aspect of the game is covered. Camps are open to boys and girls ages 6-16.

Info: 925-203-5636 or www.alloutsportsleague.com Cascade Football Team Camp The purpose of the Cascade Team Camp is to provide a fundamental camp for high school athletes to learn the game of football from their own coaching staffs and to allow teams to meld together and spend quality team time for activities. The 5-day, fullcontact camp is held at the beautiful campus of Mc-

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even more camps + clinics at sportstarsonline.com Cloud High at the base of Mt. Shasta. It’s attended by 7 teams and features facilities for both 11-and 8-man teams. Info: Matt Hunsaker 530-233-0333; m61hunsaker@gmail.com Coach Cotter Football Camp This Moreau Catholic High camp is designed for everyone to have fun while learning essential football skills in a non-contact environment. Each camper will have the opportunity to learn the skills for all offensive and defensive positions. Campers will also tour the campus, weight room and team room areas. Each day of camp will conclude with “Mariner Ball,” a fun touch football game giving everyone an equal opportunity to participate. Info: (510)-8814333 or acotter@moreaucatholic.org Cougar Football Camp This is a full-gear youth football camp for grades 4-8 which is now in its 18th year. Long-respected Camplindo High coach Kevin Macy is the lead instructor for the camp which runs from July 7-18 and takes place from 1:30-5 pm each day. Info: CampoFootball.com, kmacy@acalanes.k12.ca.us, 925-280-3950 ext. 5163 Diablo Football Camps We offer contact and non-contact camps for players ages 6-14 which take place at Laural Ball Field and Shady Oaks Park in Oakley. Info/registration: 925625-2222, www.DiabloFootball.com.

East Bay Youth Football Academy EBAYFA is designed to provide instruction to young boys and girls about the game of football. In addition to developing skills and running drills to teach fundamentals, EBAYFA also teaches you how the game is played. Our summer schedule is open for registration. We have two sessions in June and July

at Bladium in Alameda and a session July 15-19 at Bishop O’Dowd High in Oakland. All summer camps are for ages 6-10 and run from 9am-1pm Monday through Friday. Info: 510 599-4292; mike@ ebay-fa.com National Wing T Team Camp We have been presenting exceptional WING-T football camps for 27 years with a superior staff, comprised solely of highly successful college and high school coaches from around the country. We highlight the importance of teamwork, self-discipline and consideration of others, while helping players to develop the confidence and work ethic needed to attain their full potential. This year’s NorCal camp is at Escalon High. The High School Wing-T Camp (helmet/shoulder pads) and Youth Wing-T camp (no equipment) both occur in June. Info: 209-247-4700, ecoachlou@hotmail.com Walnut Creek Marauders The Walnut Creek Marauders are part of the Diablo Valley Youth Football Conference. This division represents 18 cities across Contra Costa, Solano, Napa and Alameda counties. The Marauder tackle football program is led by trained volunteer coaches who strive for the personal and athletic growth of each athlete. Info: (925) 941-4745; ldavenport41@ gmail.com GOLF The First Tee The First Tee Summer Camp is a youth development Golf program for boys and girls ages 7-18.

Participants learn about golf and the life skills and values inherent to the game. Check with local chapters, Oakland, Contra Costa, Tri-Valley, Silicon Valley or find another at thefirsttee.org

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GYMNASTICS East Bay Sports Academy Summer Day Camps at East Bay Sports Academy offer the best gymnastics, cheerleading, and tumbling SUMMER CAMP FUN anywhere! We offer four AMAZING WEEKS of half-day and full-day camps for girls and boys ages 5 and up. Recreational and competitive athletes will benefit from training with most-committed coaches in the Bay Area. Our 13,000 square foot facility is clean, bright, and has the newest equipment around. We host private mini-camps and clinics. We gladly welcome all high school, middle school and youth football teams. Info: www.eastbaysportsacademy.com, 925-680-9999.

LACROSSE ENCORE Lacrosse

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Our camps are for those players looking to take their game to the next level. Jonathan Christmas is present at every camp where the focus is on developing each and every player according to the S.T.R.I.V.E. model (Sustainable, Training, Reactive coaching, Innovative, Video, Energy). Beginners, check out our introductory and intermediate camps. All camps offer goalie training and there are a limited number of goalie discounts available.

Camp locations include Walnut Creek, Belmont, Marin, Sacramento and San Francisco. Info: info@ EncoreLacrosse.com MARTIAL ARTS Hanabi Judo & Japanese Culture Hanabi’s Judo and Japanese Culture Summer Camp is a fun, active introduction to the traditions of Japan. Every themed session will have children

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even more camps + clinics at sportstarsonline.com learning judo (a requirement in Japanese schools), Japanese songs, Japanese stories as well as the main artistic, linguistic or culinary activity. Info: (510) 530-8312; dan@hanabijudo.com USKS

Adult and children’s programs, kick box fitness, mixed martial arts.

Providing excellence in martial arts instruction and services for the entire family. 925-682-9517; www.usksmartialarts.com.

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OUTDOOR/ADVENTURE SPORTS Diablo Rock Gym We offer kids summer camps every week starting in June and ending in August. Sign up for a week at a time or multiple weeks. Ages 6-17; multiple kid and/or week discounts. Call for pricing, 925-602-1000.

Tri-Valley Triathlon Club We will train you for a sprint, Olympic or half-ironman triathlon. Join us at one of our free practices occurring 3-5 times a week. Located in the East Bay with practices in Fremont, Newark, Union City, Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore and San Ramon. Info: liz@trivalleytriclub.com RUGBY Diablo Rugby Based in Clayton, our club is dedicated to providing a positive rugby experience for boys at high school, jr. high and youth levels. Info: 925381-5143, diablorugby.com SOCCER Dublin United Soccer Camps Dublin United Soccer is pleased to offer their excellent program in a day camp format. Each camp session is one week long, and runs from 9-noon. Spring Break Camp runs from Marcy 31-April 4 for girls and boys ages 5 - 17. Our camps feature a fun & friendly atmosphere with challenging curriculum. We take an educational approach to coaching that focuses on being inclusive & welcoming of all players. Participants are not required to play for DUSL. Interested community members are invited and encouraged to attend. Info: td@dublinsoccer.org Heritage Soccer Club HSC Soccer camp is at Tesoro Fields in Concord from July 14-18 from 9am-2pm, open to all U8-U15 boys and girls (HSC, non-HSC players welcome). Come and have a great time and learn about soccer techniques. Players will be instructed by coaches with 25+ years of experience at almost every level. Fees are $200 for HSC players and $300 non-HSC players. Info: conctat Julio Borge at Julio@heritagesc. com, www.HeritageSC.com Impact Soccer Club We are a community-based organization dedicated to the development

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of the soccer culture in Brentwood, Oakley, Antioch, Knightsen, Byron and Discovery Bay. Our summer camps are run by Impact Coaching Director Rick Morin. Rick has 30 years of coaching experience and coaches at Carondelet High and the Univ. of California. Impact’s Junior Academy Program, for under-6 is designed to provide age-appropriate soccer training and the proper foundation for young players in our club.

Info: richardmorin1@comcast.net, (925) 323-1410 SWIMMING/DIVING Santa Clara Aquamaids JUMP IN with the Santa Clara Aquamaids and learn the basics of synchronized swimming! The Santa Clara Aquamaids are looking for swimmers ages 7-12, who are eager to learn, attentive, able to follow directions and work cooperatively in a group setting. Basic synchro skills are taught such as sculling, ballet legs, simple figures, arm strokes, land drilling, and more. The Santa Clara Aquamaids has been producing world-class synchronized swimmers and Olympic athletes since 1964. We have programs designed for beginning through elite levels. Info: 877 722-4630; 408 988-9936; info@aquamaids.org Sherman Swim School Located in Lafayette, our year-round schedule allows children and adults to learn, retain and improve their swim skills with little interruption. Lessons are offered on M-W-F’s and T-Th’s over 3-4 weeks. We teach from age 9-months to adults and non-swimmers to competitive levels. Our private or semi-private lessons allow you to progress at YOUR pace. We also offer beginning and competitive diving. Classes (30 min. long) are taught in three-week sessions. Either on M-W-F or T-Th. Info: 925-283-2100, www.ShermanSwim.com.

Terrapins Swim Team Camps and clinics open to all ages and ability levels @ Concord Community Pool. Visit our website for fees/registration info. Info: www. terrapinswim.com TENNIS ClubSport Valley Vista Our club has been hosting summer tennis camps in the Walnut Creek area for 33 years, with expert instruction. Tennis pro Dale Miller and his

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even more camps + clinics at sportstarsonline.com team will teach your children the fundamentals of tennis or help them improve their skills for recreation or competition. Camps are designed to touch on every major aspect of the game — stroke production, conditioning, strategy, footwork, psychology and most importantly, FUN! Players will be grouped according to level of play and age. Info: 925-934-4050.

VOLLEYBALL Bay Area Blast Summer Clinics Bay Area Blast Volleyball Club (BABVC) is a volleyball organization in Martinez. Our primary goal is to build character and develop sportsmanship. BABVC offers personalized 1:1, 2:1 and 3:1 lessons and skills clinics designed for beginner and intermediate players. The clinics focus on player development in the fundamental skills. BABVC holds two summer skills clinics for boys and girls of all levels, each running three nights a week for two consecutive weeks from 7-9 pm at NorCal Courts in Martinez. Sessions cost $125. Info: tracyfeldmann@gmail.com City Beach Volleyball With facilities in both Fremont and Santa Clara, we offer a wide variety of camps and clinics to serve junior girl players of all experience levels. Academic Camp is for the rising 10-12th graders looking for an opportunity to work with over 15 college coaches.

The Sand Program takes place on the sand courts at West Valley College from April-June with 18 sessions to improve your outdoor skills. Our traditional summer camp serves players of all levels. We also have Saturday Sessions available. Info: (408) 6549330; aaron@citybeach.com dan@citybeach.com Core Volleyball Club We offer a competitive, fun environment where your daughter will enjoy competing at a high level

not only in games, but in practices as well.Our goal is to prepare your daughter for the next level; whether that is her middle school, high school, or college program. Clinics are held at Velocity Sports Performance in Dublin. If you are looking for some extra touches prior to tryouts this is an excellent clinic for you. We work on all skill development and fundamentals. Info: info@teamcvc.com; Ph: 925925-230-9795 Moreau Catholic Volleyball Camp Girls volleyball camp for incoming grades 6-9, Cost: $100; July 7 – 11, 4:30 – 7:30pm; Info: Coach Ami Schelin, aschelin@moreaucatholic.org; moreaucatholic.org/Athletics Pacific Rim Volleyball Pacific Rim Volleyball Academy in Pleasant Hill is

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even more camps + clinics at sportstarsonline.com dedicated to providing athletes with the technical, tactical and physical training, to reach their highest potential. Pacific Rim will assist each athlete in reaching maximum performance through proper training and nutrition education. Our advanced training for junior levels (12th grade & below), will provide the opportunity to become elite players at the high school and/or collegiate level. Clinics are available for beginners, girls fall ball and skillsspecific, boys skills-specific, open play and private lessons. Info: (585) 313-2215; rworsley@pacificrim volleyball.com U.S. Youth Volleyball League The United States Youth Volleyball League is hosting a series of camps in several Northern and Southern California locations. The USYVL is the leader in developing and maintaining youth volleyball leagues for boys and girls ages 7-15. Its motto “Volleyball starts here,” clearly represents its commitment to the development of the sport. Each camp is taught by instructors who have played or coached at the club, high school or college level.

Registration fee includes a t-shirt, certificate, snacks and water. Info: 1-888-988-7985, www.USYVL.org.

WRESTLING Community Youth Center The Concord-based CYC wrestling program trains and challenges wrestlers from kindergarten through high school, and all experience levels from beginner to champion. The program offers three types of week-long (July & August) wrestling camps. The Elementary Camp for ages 5-10 and The All Corners Camp for ages 11-18, and the Advanced Camp serves the same age group and runs in August.

Each camp runs from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. daily at the CYC. Camp fees vary slightly. Info: 925-671-7070, Ext. 229, www.communityyouthcenter.com.

MULTI-SPORT Cabernet All Sports Camp All Sports Summer Camp at Cabernet includes soccer, dodgeball, baseball, obstacle course, crush zone and more! We have a variety of cost options available. Early drop-off 8am (+$10) and late pick-up 4pm (+$15) are available. Registration limited to 80 kids/day. Drop-in on the day of will be accepted up to 80 kids for an additional charge of $5 per listed camp price. Info: 925-4558300 Cal Camps Enrollment for Cal Athletic Camps are now open.

Space is limited, so please make sure you reserve a place now. Camps are offered for girls and boys ages 5-19, with week-long, half-day, full-day and overnight options. Most camps take place on campus in Berkeley and are held from June through August. Among the sports offered are: Baseball, Basketball, Rowing/Crew, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Rugby, Soccer, Strength & Conditioning,

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Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball and Water Polo.

Enrollment is based on a first-come, first-served basis. Info: CalBears.com/camps.

De La Salle Camps De La Salle High School will host athletic summer camps to provide a fun, skill-building week for kids. Camps appeal to local youth with a variety of athletic interests. De La Salle will offer the following sessions: Football, Track & Field, Lacrosse, Wrestling, Quarterback & Wide Receiver, Lineman, Volleyball, Baseball, Soccer, Water Polo and Strength & Conditioning. In addition to serving local athletes, the camps also benefit De La Salle students by contributing to The Bishop John S. Cummins Scholarship Program. Info: summercamps@dlshs. org; 925-288-8144.

Livermore Area Rec and Park Sports Camps LARPD offers a variety of sports for all ages. The popular Sports Camp (ages 5-12), Pee-Wee Sports Camps (ages 3-5) and Flag Football return to complement year-round traditional Baseball/T-Ball, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Golf and Tennis programs from youth to teens. New sports have taken off with the introduction of Frisbee Golf, Gymnastics and Martial Arts. Most of our sport-specific camps accommodate ages 8-14. Info: (925) 373-5733; zsilva@larpd.dst.ca.us Saint Mary’s College Camps Camps for ages 6-18. Dates posted, registration open. Camps include: All-sports, baseball, basketball, rugby, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. Each clinic features head coach of the Gaels’ program along with a hand-picked staff of trained profs. Each athlete has opportunity to develop skills through individual & group instruction and game experience. Click “camps” at www.smcgaels. com for detailed information and to register on line.

Info: smccamps@stmarys-ca.edu, 925-631-4386.

USA Elite Camps We offer camps with superior instruction from professional athletes and top Division I collegiate coaches. Sports served by USA Elite Camps include boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, girls volleyball and baseball. See our ad in this issue for more info.

Valley Christian Sport Camps VCS sports camps are a place for boys and girls, grades K-12, to make the most of their athletic potential. From June to August on our San Jose campuses, we offer programs for football, baseball, tennis, soccer, volleyball, basketball, cheer, strength& conditioning, leadership and multi-sport programs. Info: 408-513-2455 ✪

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The Rocklin High girls volleyball team erupts in celebration following the final point in the SJS Div. II final.

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