March 5, 2009

SPORTS

Sophomore Tony Montini watches the flight of the baseball. Photos b y Kevin Jones

Leland baseball gets started despite weather

The Charger boys of summer got an early start to the 2009 baseball season.

On Saturday, Feb. 21, during a break from the rain, Leland’s JV baseball team got started by finally playing a game against an opponent other than themselves. After weeks of practice, the young Charger team hosted their first pre-season game against Scotts Valley. The Chargers were hardly gracious hosts as they lapped the Falcons14-7.

Sophomore Jason Reyes started the season on the mound in victory over Scotts Valley.

The boys in blue got off to a red-hot start in their half of the first inning by batting around the order and scoring five runs and gaining a lead they would not lose.

Mother Nature proved to be an opponent the Chargers could not beat as she won the following Monday and Tuesday games with rainouts. Those games will be rescheduled, weather permitting.

Sophomore Andrew Todd makes a running catch against Scotts Valley.

With new skipper Scott Simms leading the squad, the outlook for success this season is positive. Coach Simms is joined by second-year assistant Anthony Martinez.

The JV team is made up of sophomores Conor Jones, Mitch Evanier, Matt Marcoccia, Tony Montini, Jason Reyes, Michael Reeve and Andrew Todd. First-year players are Tim McLauglin, Trevor Ramsey, Kyle Marquez, Steven Rodriguez, Ben Maxwell, Chris Asplund, Robbie Zipp, Jeff Carnduff, Kevin Auser and Jordan Olmstead.

Mount Hamilton Athletic League play started March 3, when the Chargers traveled to Sobrato High School.

High School Sports Schedule March 6–12

Leland

Monday—Golf vs. Santa Teresa at Los Lagos—JV at 3 p.m.

Tuesday—Boys’ tennis vs. Santa Teresa at Santa Teresa at 3:15
Tuesday—Baseball vs. Santa Teresa at Leland at 3:30

Wednesday—Golf vs. Sobrato at Coyote Creek at 3:30

Thursday—Baseball vs. Santa Teresa at Santa Teresa at 3:30
Thursday—Boys’ tennis vs. Evergreen at Evergreen at 3:15
Thursday—Golf vs. Sobrato at Spring Valley at 2:30

Pioneer

Monday—Golf vs. Westmont at Cinnabar at 3:30

Tuesday—Boys’ tennis vs. Overfelt at Overfelt at 3:15
Tuesday—Golf vs. Lincoln at Santa Teresa at 3 p.m.
Tuesday—Baseball vs. Westmont at Pioneer at 3:30

Wednesday—Golf vs. Westmont at Boulder Ridge at 3 p.m.

Thursday—Baseball vs. Live Oak at Live Oak at 3:30
Thursday—Boys’ tennis vs. Oak Grove at Pioneer at 3:15

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

Fun and Exciting tennis events are coming to your community this spring!
The first annual Evergreen Valley College Men and Women’s Open tournament will be held at the Evergreen Valley College Upper Courts on April 19 from 12 noon till finish. The tournament is open to all tennis players in the Bay Area and there is prize money to be won! The entry is free to the staff and students of EVC and for all others the entry fee will be $10 for this event. This is a one day only event and matches will be on a knock-out basis. To register, please visit www.nirustennis.com and follow links to adult tournament.

The second event will be the United States Tennis Association NORCAL junior Novice and Challenger tournament for juniors of all ages from Under 10 events to Under 18 events. This will be held at the Evergreen Valley College Upper Courts on March 14, 15, 21 and 22. To register for this event, simply go to the link below.

http://tennislink.usta.com/tournaments/tournamenthome/tournament.aspx?T=78310

Spring tennis programs at Evergreen Valley College start March 15 for ages 4 through 15. Programs taught by World Class tennis pros. Visit www.nirustennis.com for details.

Kiwanis Club of Almaden Valley invites you to the Races
Join the Kiwanis Club of Almaden Valley at Golden Gate Fields on Saturday, Mar. 7, 2009 for our sixth annual fundraising event.  Gates open at 11 a.m. with the first race running at approximately 12:45 p.m..   General ticket cost is $37 (kids 5-17 are $15) and includes valet parking, seating in the Turf Club and a buffet prepared with wonderful foods of the season.  Proceeds from this event benefit the following Kiwanis community outreach programs: Turn Around Scholarships, Key Clubs and K Kids leadership programs as well as other community service needs.  For tickets and information please email us at info@almadenvalleykiwanis.org or give us a call at (408) 997-6520 or 408-386-7410.

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