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February 7, 2008
SPORTS
Chargers lose to league leader Piedmont Hills
The Leland boys’ basketball team played a close game on Saturday against Piedmont Hills but still lost 53-43 in a contest with the league-leading team.
“We had a couple of opportunities to win,” said head coach Steve Seandel. “The game was close throughout, but we couldn’t get over the hump.”
The Chargers moved up to the Mt. Hamilton division this year and are one game out of third place. Seandel said the boys are working hard and playing hard. “They are really working. This league is a big step up in the level of competition,” he added.
The leading scorer for the game was senior Drew Marino with nine points, including two three-pointers. Junior Gregg Hipwell was the leading rebounder, and sophomore Trevor Marino also had a three-pointer.
The Chargers are 3-7 in league play and 10-12 overall. On Friday they play Westmont and next Wednesday will play against Sobrato.
Leland girls’ basketball loses to Leigh, Piedmont Hills
The Charger girls’ basketball team worked hard but still lost last week’s games to Leigh and Piedmont Hills.
The team is young, said head coach Ana Patejdl. “We also lost a lot of kids from last season.”
While the team lost to Leigh by a score of 52 to 39, they played well, said Patejdl. The teams were tied going into the third quarter where the Chargers outscored the Longhorns, who recovered and took over the game in the fourth quarter to win.
Junior Ana Castillo scored nine points as did junior Mari Yanai, who hit seven of nine free throws and scored two other points despite playing with a swollen finger.
The girls also lost Saturday’s game with Piedmont Hills—one of the Mt. Hamilton division’s top three teams—55-37. Piedmont Hills led throughout the game, although the Chargers managed to nearly keep up in the third quarter scoring 12 points to the lady Pirates’ 15.
Again juniors led the scoring with Castillo garnering eight points and junior Kelly Nakamura also hitting eight including two three-pointers. Junior Jenny Egelston was the leading rebounder with five and also scored a couple of points.
Of the teams12 players three are seniors, eight juniors and one is a sophomore. Only five from last year’s squad returned and seven are new to varsity this year.
In addition, this is Patejdl’s first year as a head coach. She was assistant coach at Gilroy last year. “It takes a while to get things going,” she said, “but the girls are working very hard.”
The Charger women are 1-9 in league play and 3-18 overall.
High School Sports Schedule Feb. 8 – Feb. 14
Leland
Friday—Boys basketball vs. Westmont—JV at 6 p.m. and varsity at 7:30 at Westmont
Friday—Girls basketball vs. Westmont; JV at 5:30 and varsity at 7 at Leland
Wednesday—Girls basketball vs. Gunderson—JV at 5:30 and varsity at 7 p.m. at Gunderson
Wednesday—Boys basketball vs. Sobrato—JV at 5:30 and varsity at 7 p.m. at Leland
Pioneer
Friday—Boys basketball vs. Piedmont Hills—JV at 6 p.m. and varsity at 7:30 at Piedmont Hills
Tuesday—Girls basketball vs. Sobrato—JV at 5:30 and varsity at 7 at Sobrato
Wednesday—Boys basketball vs. Westmont—F/S at 5:30 and varsity at 7 p.m. at Pioneer
Thursday—Girls basketball vs. Mt. Pleasant—JV at 5:30 and varsity at 7 at Pioneer
For more information about Leland and Pioneer sporting events, go to:
Pioneer Athletics: www.phsathletics.com
Leland Athletics: www.lelandathletics.com
Blossom Valley Athletic League: www.bval.org
Sports Briefs
Youth Baseball League registrations now open
YBL, sponsored by Venture Christian Church (formally Los Gatos and South Valley Christian Churches) is accepting registrations until Feb. 23. The season runs from April 12 through June 7, and is for both boys and girls with birthdates falling between 8/1/99 and 7/31/03 and for boys only with birthdates between 8/1/97 and 7/31/99. For additional information, call our Sports Office at 997-4642 or visit www.Venturechristian.org.
Almaden Blast Class 3 team seeks goalie, field players
Almaden Blast, this Fall U-14 boys Class 3 team is looking for goalie and field players. Eligible boys should have birthdates that fall between Aug. 1, 1994 - July 31, 1995. Contact Jesse Saenz for tryout information at 997-3422.
Boys Soccer U14/U15 Tryouts Comp Class 3 Spring and Fall teams
If you are a Boys Select player BU14 and BU15 (Aug 1993 to July 1993) wanting more time on the field, to move up on your high school JV team or just improve your soccer skills, then this is the team for you.
Our team has won five (5) tournaments in the past two years; competing in the Delgado Class 3 division in the "A" Group (top group). We are looking to move up to Select in the fall and have three teams ("B" division) in our club in this age category.
Our Head Coach is a two-time Referee of the Year winner, with more then 6 years soccer coaching experience in the Almaden area. Our three trainers are all from England and have played within the Manchester United youth system.
We emphasize team spirit, hard work, stress fundamentals, team building and respect for both teammates and coaches. If this sounds like the winning team for you, call 391-6664 or 451-5741 for information, times and locations. Or email at schrick@pacbell.net or alex@assoccercoaching.com.
U-14 Boys Class 3 Division 1 soccer team looking for players/goalie
We are seeking players who can compete at a high level and have the desire to improve their soccer skills.
Our goal is to build a competitive team with dedicated and hard-working players. Our experienced coaching staff will provide a structured and fun environment, emphasizing player development. This is a Class 3, Division 1 team, and is part of the Central Valley Youth Soccer League.
Your son must be born after 7/31/94 to be eligible. For more information, please contact John at jshikash@eea.epson.com or (408)930-8748.
Almaden Valley Youth Soccer League spring recreational 4v4 microsoccer registration now open
Spring Recreational 4v4 Micro-Soccer is a 4 v 4 small-sided game with no goalies. This format allows players to be creative and build confidence on the ball. This season offers a great opportunity for players to have fun while strengthening their skills.
We are also pleased to announce that the AVYSL will be providing Professional Trainers for the 2008 Spring Recreational 4v4 MicroSoccer Program. This is an excellent opportunity for players to train with their coaches under the expert guidance of Professional Trainers.
Want to play with your friends? Form your own team and play together! This is unique to the Spring Program only. Go ahead and register then send your Roster directly to the Spring Director (no more than 8 per team).
We need coaches to make this 4v4 microsoccer session a success - please volunteer to be a coach for Spring Soccer.
Please visit www.almadensoccer.org to register your player and for additional information about this program.
Almaden Stealth Boys U12, Class 3 soccer Tryouts
The Almaden Stealth Boys U-12 soccer team in Almaden Valley will be holding tryouts for the upcoming season for boys born after 8/1/96.
Jan. 26 (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) at Steinbeck Middle School
Feb. 2 (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.) at Steinbeck Middle School
In order to obtain more information, please contact Robert Cerone (408)268-9547 (ncerone@sbcglobal.net) or Tom Geraghty at (408) 204-7475.
Boys U12 Class 1 Select tryouts
The Almaden Venom - Boys U12 Class 1 Select - are looking for highly competitive soccer players with birthdates between Aug. 1, 1996 and July 31, 1997. The Venom are part of Almaden Valley Youth Soccer League and CYSA North -Abronzino District II .
We are a Select team that plays and practices in Almaden Valley and attend numerous tournaments, District Cup and State Cup. We are holding tryouts at the following time and date:
Saturday, Jan. 26, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Gunderson High School.
Please send an e-mail to sabra.underwood@sbcglobal.net for more information and get on the list. See you then!
The De Anza Force Soccer Club tryouts for the 92 Girls age group
De Anza Force announces tryouts for the 92 Girls group. The dates are:
Saturday, March 1 and 8 from 10 a.m. - noon at Garden Gate Elementary in Cupertino.
Both teams will be Division 1 Abronzino in the fall. All positions will be looked at - for State Cup and beyond. Both teams will play Y-League and attend top tournaments, including Las Vegas Showcase March 14-16, and the Texas Shootout, May 30 - June 1st.
Force Black is coached by Owen Flannery, head Women's coach at Foothill College, and by Colin Corstorphine.
Force Blue is coached by former MLS Player Shawn Medved. For more information, contact either Shawn at shawnmedved@hotmail.com, Owen at owenflannery@hotmail.com, or Colin at colin.corstorphine@gmail.com.
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