March 12, 2009

SPORTS

Freshman Jeff Carnduff slides headfirst into third base with a triple in win over Evergreen. Photos by Kevin Jones

Leland JV baseball remains unbeaten

By Kevin Jones
Special to the Times

The JV Charger baseball team stayed unbeaten with a resounding 18-10 victory over the Cougars of Evergreen Valley on Saturday, Feb. 28. Ever since then, Mother Nature has imposed her will with rain cancelling games against Willow Glen, Saratoga and Sobrato high schools.

Thanks to five Evergreen errors in the bottom of the first inning, the Chargers took advantage and scored five runs. They never lost the lead while both teams combined for a total of 28 runs.

The Chargers have shown that they know how to score runs as they banged out 15 hits on the day. Tony Montini collected a couple of doubles and Conor Jones went 3-4 with a double of his own. Once on the base paths, the boys led a life of crime stealing bases at will. Robbie Zipp, Andrew Todd, Kevin Auser, Mitch Evanier, Jason Reyes and Chris Asplund all got in on the offensive effort as well.

Sophomore Conor Jones lashes a double during a 18-10 win over Evergreen. Jones went 3-4 on the day.

Freshmen Jeff Carnduff and Steven Rodriguez took advantage of their first opportunities this season. Carnduff roped a triple his first time up and Rodriguez fresh off the basketball season drilled the first pitch he saw for a double.

Sophomore Michael Reeve started the game on the mound and threw with velocity shutting down the Cougar hitters. After Reeve came freshmen pitchers Tim McLaughlin and Kyle Marquez to close out the game. However, it wasn’t always easy as the pesky Cougars rallied for seven more runs to close the gap. Then the Charger hitters went back to work and started spraying the ball all over the field scoring another eight runs of their own in the final innings to put the game away.

Next up for Leland is a league home game against Santa Teresa. The rained-out games against Sobrato will be made up at a later date.

Sophomore Conor Jones lashes a double during a 18-10 win over Evergreen. Jones went 3-4 on the day.

Almaden Heat takes first-place trophy

On Sunday, March 7, Almaden Heat boys’ basketball team won the Silicon Valley Hot Shot’s third/fourth grade division National Junior Basketball tournament collecting a huge trophy for the team and one for each of the players. The boys won the right to play in the championship after winning four games the previous weekend in the single-elimination tournament. They were the NJB South Section champions and took on the North champion Palo Alto Celtics for the regional final. Pictured are the Almaden Heat players including, top row from the left, Coach Hugh MacPherson and Coach Dave Griffeth; in the middle row are Jack Bignell, Michael Drury, Josh McMillan, Daniel Rohde and Matt Richardson; and in the front row are Trevor MacPherson, Phillip Bialy, Andrew Meggs, Mike Alloggiamento and Patrick Bialy.

High School Sports Schedule March 13 –19

Leland

Monday—Golf vs. Pioneer at Boulder Ridge at 3 p.m.

Tuesday—Boys’ tennis vs. Piedmont Hills at Leland at 3:15
Tuesday—Baseball vs. Branham at Branham at 3:30
Tuesday—Swimming vs. Santa Teresa at Leland at 3 p.m.
Tuesday—Track vs. Pioneer at Pioneer at 3:30
Tuesday—Golf vs. Pioneer at Almaden at 3 p.m.

Thursday—Baseball vs. Branham at Leland at 3:30
Thursday—Boys’ tennis vs. Leigh at Leigh at 3:15

Pioneer

Tuesday—Boys’ tennis vs. Yerba Buena at Yerba Buena at 3:15
Tuesday—Golf vs. Leland at Almaden at 3 p.m.
Tuesday—Baseball vs. Westmont at Pioneer at 3:30
Tuesday—Track vs. Leland at Pioneer at 3:30

Thursday—Baseball vs. Live Oak at Pioneer at 3:30
Thursday—Boys’ tennis vs. Sobrato at Sobrato at 3:15
Thursday—Swimming vs. Evergreen at Pioneer at 3 p.m.

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

Almaden Valley Fusion Girls’ U13 Soccer Tryouts
The Almaden Valley Fusion, a Girls Under 13 Soccer Team (birthdates after July 31, 1996) is inviting all interested players to tryouts during March. We will be holding open practices on Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Pioneer High School Grass Field (far right of the stadium) and on Fridays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Leland High School Turf Field (second field behind the stadium). We have year-round professional coaching to advance your level of play. Coach Adam Whaley has a Sports Coaching degree from England and holds a B-level coaching license. Coach Kendra Sato is a former DeAnza College player and holds an E-level coaching license. Our team promotes friendship, sportsmanship and love of the game. Please contact Team Manager Carey Lisowski at 408-316-3954 to pre-register and for more information.

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.

South Valley Lacrosse Club needs players
Registration is now open for the Spring 2009 Season! Space is limited due to our high rate of player return so act now to register! We are looking for players ages 7-8 and 13-14. Our season runs from Feb 2 - May 29.  Practices are in the Cambrian area and games are on Saturdays or Sundays. Questions?  E-mail Joy Bender at joy@joybender.com To register or for more information about our club: www.svlax.com.

Almaden Arsenal Boys’ U16 Class 3 “Comp” soccer team holds tryouts
Almaden Arsenal BU16 Class 3 soccer team is looking for highly competitive players with birthdates between Aug. 1, 1993 and July 31, 1994.  We are a year round soccer team (excluding the high school season) that play for the Almaden Valley Soccer League.

Tryouts will be held Saturday, Feb. 21, from 1-3:00 pm and Sunday, Feb. 22, from 3-5:00 pm at DeAnza Park (5500 Marquette Dr, San Jose, CA 95118 (off Meridian Ave across from Meryvns) For more information please contact Tim Steinkopf at 408-930-8102 or by email at tim.steinkopf@gmail.com.

Girls’ U-13 Comp Soccer Tryouts
The South San Jose Hot Shots, a girls’ Class 3 “comp” soccer team, is holding tryouts for experienced players born between 8/1/96 and 7/31/97. The team is comprised of players from the Almaden and Santa Teresa valleys, and has played in the Delgado comp league for the past several years. Please contact the coaching staff at ssj.hotshots@gmail.com for further details.

Santa Clara Sporting Girls U9 “Comp” Soccer Tryouts
Try outs are currently being held every Monday and Wednesday through the month of February from 4 p.m. till dark at Curtis Field in Santa Clara (890 Pomeroy Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050). Your daughter must be born on or after 8/01/2000 to play U9 in the Fall Season.

Two new teams are currently being formed.  For information on the Santa Clara Sporting Soccer Club, please visit their web page at www.santaclarasporting.com. Contact Coach Jeff Jenkins at 650-714-2873 or e-mail at: saprissafc@gmail.com regarding try outs

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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