November 30, 2006

SPORTS

Leland’s memorable season is over

Football season ends with 26-14 loss to Pirates in CCS semifinals

By Diego Abeloos
Sports Editor

The Leland football team’s season came to an abrupt end on Nov. 25 with a 26-14 loss to Piedmont Hills in the semifinals of the CCS Large School Division Playoffs at Foothill College.

Leland’s Joe Peera (57) pursues Pirates running back Bobby Mathews, who ran for 223 yards on 34 carries in the Chargers’ season-ending loss on Nov. 25. Photo by Ben DeKoven

The season-ending loss set the Chargers’ record for the year at 9-3, ending a nine-game winning streak by the team. Junior Kevin Krail led the Chargers on offense with 84 yards rushing in the loss, while senior standouts Lance Gemette and Adam Ondi combined for 103 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 32 carries.

“My hat’s off to the Piedmont Hills team,” said Leland head coach Jason Tenner. “…They made the plays they had to, to move on. We, unfortunately, didn’t. The kids played hard, but sometimes, that isn’t enough. We just didn’t take advantage of a few opportunities here and there, and when you’re playing against good competition, you’ve got to take advantage of the opportunities they give you. If you don’t, you’re going to lose.”

Leading 7-0 early in the first quarter, the Chargers soon found themselves having trouble stopping Pirates running back Bobby Mathews. Leland started to fall behind when the Pirates completed their opening offensive series with a 52-yard, four-play drive that saw Mathews chew up 47 yards on three carries, including a 9-yard touchdown run with 5:40 left to the game 7-7. The Pirates followed up with another scoring drive on their next offensive possession, completing a short 31-yard drive with a 4-yard touchdown run from Matthews with 1:35 left in the first for a 14-7 lead. Mathews finished the game with 223 yards rushing on 34 carries.

“I wanted them to run the ball,” Tenner said of Piedmont Hills. “I thought our defensive line and our linebackers would be good enough to shut them down, but we missed a bunch of tackles tonight and didn’t get off blocks. You can’t stop the run that way.”

The Pirates added to their lead midway through the second quarter with an 11-play, 66-yard drive capped by a 5-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Danny Cruz to wide receiver Joe Follen on fourth-and-four for a 20-7 lead with 6:36 left in the first half.

The Leland offense, meanwhile, struggled with two offensive possessions following the team’s game-opening touchdown drive, failing to get beyond midfield both times. The Chargers managed to put together one more promising drive before the end of the first half, driving from their own 25 to the Pirates’ 4 before a dropped pass in the end zone on fourth-and-goal stopped the drive short.

“Some of the things we did well this year, we didn’t do too well tonight,” Tenner said of his team’s offensive effort. “Guys not hitting the right holes, people not staying on blocks. They’ve got athletes over there and they’re going to play, so you have to make sure, when you’re in that type of situation, that you do what you need to do. That didn’t happen.”

Leland running back Kevin Krail led the Chargers with 84 yards rushing in the season-ending loss to Piedmont Hills. Photo by Ben DeKoven

The Pirates put the finishing touches on their win in the third quarter, turning their first offensive series into a 66-yard scoring drive, which ended with Cruz completing a 19-yard touchdown pass to Devon Mynhier with 5:21 left for a 26-7 lead.

The Leland offensive countered with a scoring drive of its own, answering back with a 65-yard drive on nine plays, highlighted by a 6-yard touchdown run from Gemette with 56 seconds left, cutting the lead to 26-14.

But that’s all the offense the Chargers could muster, as the fourth quarter saw two Leland offensive series end in Charger territory, putting an end to Leland’s 2006-07 season.

“There’s no reason to hang their heads,” Tenner said of his team. “We had a great season. Nobody thought we’d make it this far, so my hat’s off to each and every one of those kids in the locker room.”

Tenner said he will remember the 2006-07 season fondly, which featured an 0-2 start by the Chargers in the preseason, before embarking on an 8-0 record in the regular season to take the Santa Teresa Division title, followed by a thrilling 47-41 comeback win in overtime last week versus Alisal in the opening round of the CCS playoffs.

“Every season is marked with memorable moments,” Tenner said. “…These kids always worked their butts off, not only in the classroom but on the field this year. I couldn’t be prouder. It always sucks to lose your last game, but they played great. Piedmont just played better.”

New season awaits Pioneer boys’ basketball team

Mustangs kick off 2006-07 season at Aptos on Nov. 30 with a host of changes

By Diego Abeloos
Sports Editor

The Pioneer boys’ basketball team will kick off its 2006-07 season this week with a mix of new and familiar faces on the court.

The Pioneer boys’ basketball team will rely heavily on point guard Matt Montelongo, shown here in a game last season, to lead the offense in 2006-07.

The Mustangs, who last season finished third in the Mt. Hamilton Division and advanced to the second round of the CCS playoffs before dropping a season-ending 59-44 loss to Seaside, return to the fold this year with a season-opening appearance in the Aptos Tournament, which begins Nov. 30.

“When you’re playing against each other for six weeks, it gets old, beating up on each other. So we’re looking forward to playing somebody else,” said Pioneer head coach Joe Berticevich. “…We’re looking forward to getting out there and playing.”

And while the Mustangs’ participation in the annual Aptos Tournament is nothing new, Berticevich will enter the 2006-07 season without a set lineup in place. Berticevich, who is returning seven players from last season’s squad as well as senior Clark Worthington, who didn’t play last year, will use a rotation utilizing nearly the entire roster in determining who starts, and who comes off the bench.

“I would like to, in a perfect world, have a situation where five guys have their starting roles and have guys off the bench understanding their roles and understanding what they need to do to help the team out and win,” Berticevich said. “That’s a perfect situation, but sometimes, you don’t have that. Sometimes, you have to go with who’s hot and who’s not, and we might have to do that this year.”

Berticevich said he will be counting heavily on the contributions of seniors Matt Montelongo (point guard), T.J. Watson (guard) and Gilbert Mendoza (forward) to lead the team both offensively and defensively. All three players saw significant playing time last season for the Mustangs, but will be thrust into more important roles this season.

“Those three played some good minutes last year,” Berticevich said. “Obviously, we’re counting a lot on Matt being the point guard and running the team. So we’re looking forward to seeing him, how he’s developed, and learning from last year.”

As for the rest of the squad, Berticevich said he will look for contributions from a host of returning players, such as Pierre Woods, Mike Collins and Marty de Gier, as well as newcomers, such as juniors Nick Maggipinto and Andrew Springer.

A lack of size on the roster—Springer and Woods stand the tallest at 6 feet, 3 inches each—will also translate into a different tempo on the court, said Berticevich, who plans to use a more rapid up-and-down game to best utilize his team’s speed.

“We’ll be running,” Berticevich said. “…We’re probably going to be playing more players. Last year we had an eight-man rotation, sometimes nine. This year, I can see it all the way up to a 10-man rotation in a game because of the pace we’re going to be playing.”

“Last year we didn’t really get out and run as much as we’d like to,” added Montelongo. “I think this year, we have the speed and the quickness to actually get out and run the fast break, when we need to. I think that’s how we’re going to have to win games because we’re undersized, but we have a lot of athleticism to get down the court and go.”

Still, with some questions still surrounding the Mustangs, Montelongo said he’s excited to see the season come around.

“We’re just excited to get playing,” he said. “We open up with a good team, Gilroy (at the Aptos Tournament), and hopefully, we can get it started there.”

Sports Briefs

South San Jose Hotshotsseek experienced girls soccer players
The South San Jose Hotshots, a girls U11 competitive soccer team, is looking for experienced players for its 2007 indoor and outdoor seasons.  The Hotshots play in the Delgado competitive league and finished as one of the top U10 girls’ teams in the 2006 fall season. The team has a positive coaching environment, with a focus on teamwork and player development.  Interested players should contact head coach Mike Bunge at awalt80@yahoo.com.

NorCal Heat tryouts set for December
NorCal Heat 12A and 14A tryouts will be held Sunday, Dec. 3 and Saturday, Dec. 9 for spring/summer tournament team. Pitchers and catchers at 10 a.m., position players at 10:30 a.m. Tryouts are at Santa Clara High School, 3000 Benton St., Santa Clara, 95051. Call Chuck Caldera at (408) 568-6582, Joe Chaulklin at (408) 644-1930, David Quevedo at (408) 655-2641, or e-mail heatfastpitch@yahoo.com for more information.

NorCal Heat 16A tryouts will be held Sunday, Dec. 10 for the summer tournament team. Pitchers and catchers at 10 a.m., position players at 10:30 a.m. Tryouts are at Santa Clara High School, 3000 Benton St., Santa Clara, 95051. Call Chuck Caldera at (408) 568-6582 or e-mail heatfastpitch@yahoo.com.

NorCal Heat 18 Gold tryouts will be held Saturday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 9 for summer tournament team. Pitchers and catchers at 9:30 a.m., position players at 11:30 a.m. Tryouts will be held at Leland High School, 6677 Camden Ave., San Jose. Call Joe Gron at (408) 640-8020, Joe Chaulklin at (408) 644-1930, or e-mail heatfastpitch@yahoo.com.

REACH Youth Scholarship nomination forms available online from San Jose Sports Authority
Nomination forms for the San Jose Sports Authority’s 2006 REACH Youth Scholarship Program, sponsored by Bridge Bank, which has provided college funds to 50 high school students over the past 10 years, are now available for downloading from the Sports Authority’s Web site at www.sjsa.org.

Last year, 31 Santa Clara County high school seniors were nominated, and six who overcame adversity through participation in sports were awarded scholarships through the REACH program, an acronym for Recognizing Excellence, Adversity, Courage and Hard Work. Scholarships are awarded based on an essay competition in which nominees explain how sports helped them overcome adversity.

The nominees and scholarship winners for 2006 will be honored at the REACH Awards Breakfast, chaired by former San Francisco 49er Ronnie Lott, on Thursday, May 3, 2007.

Only Santa Clara County high schools may nominate students for the award, with a maximum of five nominees per school. Nominees must then complete an essay and student information form.

Nominees must:

Be high school seniors,

Maintain a 2.5 GPA,

Participate in at least one sanctioned high school athletic activity,

Demonstrate community involvement,

Show the ability to overcome adversity or obstacles to reach his or her goals.

Each nominee is required to write an essay of one to three pages based on his or her experiences. The essay should focus on the obstacles they have overcome and how sports have helped them achieve their goals. Essays will be judged on content.

Nominations must be postmarked by Friday, March 31.

Visit the San Jose Sports Authority Web site at www.sjsa.org for more information.

Girls’ Lacrosse of San Jose now registering players
Girls’ Lacrosse of San Jose is now registering players for its spring 2007 season. The club, which plays under the name San Jose Extreme, has openings remaining for its new developmental team for third and fourth graders (second graders by permission), and for its fifth and sixth grade team. In addition, it has a short wait list for its seventh and eighth grade team and a second high school team.

Girls’ lacrosse is a fast-growing, non-contact field sport played with a webbed stick and ball that combines elements of basketball and field hockey. Girls Lacrosse of San Jose started five years ago with one team. In 2007, it will have five teams for girls of all ages.

The club practices at Kirk Community Center on Foxworthy Avenue and is part of the Northern California Junior Lacrosse Association. The season runs from February through mid-May.

For information, go to www.sjextreme.org or contact club President John Fensterwald by e-mail at john@sjextreme.org or call (408) 265-2224.

San Jose Strikkers 18U hold tryouts
The San Jose Strikkers, a youth girls fast-pitch softball team based in San Jose, will hold tryouts for its 18U summer ball team. Summer ball tryouts are Dec. 17, Jan. 7 and Jan. 14 at Oak Grove High School. Tryouts for pitchers and catchers are at 9 a.m. and all position player tryouts start at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call Frank King (408) 406-8191 or Richard Fangonilo (408) 274-9301, or e-mail fgking25@aol.com or rfangonilo@sjm.com.

NFL FLAG Football signups
NFL FLAG Football will be offered by the South Bay Football League at De Anza Park on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., starting Dec. 10. For kids 5-17, this non-contact 5-on-5 game has seven age brackets, and everyone plays! The League is convenient for parents too, with just a one day per week commitment. The cost is $75 per child, which includes 10 games, jamboree and championship series as well as an NFL LOGO Jersey and flag belt that each player keeps at the end of the season. Go to www.southbayfootball.com to register online or for more information.

Almaden Venom Boys U10 2007 soccer team tryouts scheduled for Dec. 9 and 16
The Almaden Venom completed a storybook season by finishing undefeated in CYSA Delgado league play in the BU10 "A" division, allowing the least amount of goals of any team in their league. During the 2006 calendar year, the Venom compiled an impressive 25-4-7 record against Class 3 & Class 1 teams across Northern California. 

Next season, the Venom will move to the U11 age group (players born between 8/1/96- 7/31/97) in either the Delgado Class 3 or Abronzino Class 1 league, placement pending.  Since the team will be expanding the roster to play 11 versus 11, open tryouts will be held Dec. 9 and Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon at Almaden Elementary School, located at 1295 Dentwood Drive in San Jose. For more information about tryouts or the team in general, please contact coaches Tim Mackin mackinfam@sbcglobal.net or Dave Ballard dballard@ipass.com or visit the AVYSL Web site at http://www.almadensoccer.org/select/66792.html where information will soon be posted.  
 
Bret Harte seeks boys’ junior lacrosse coaches
Bret Harte Middle School in San Jose is looking for boys’ junior lacrosse coaches for the 2006-2007 season. Multiple positions are available for both head coaches and assistants. Previous lacrosse coaching experience recommended. If you are skilled in lacrosse, kid-oriented, and motivated to create a winning team from the ground floor up, we would love to talk with you! This is an exciting, and rapidly growing sport in California, and these Bret Harte boys are ready to go!

For more information, contact Wayne Schatz at (408) 623-4691 or e-mail wayne_schatz@sbcglobal.net.

Valley Flag Football now accepting Spring 2007 registration
Valley Flag Football is the premier youth football league for boys and girls ages 5-14. The program provides young players a fun and exciting opportunity to engage in continuous action while learning lessons in teamwork. It’s an excellent way to introduce players before playing tackle and keeping tackle players active in the off-season.

Launched in 1996, the FLAG Football program is designed to educate young people about football while emphasizing participation and sportsmanship. Players learn skills and lessons that help them succeed both on and off the field.

NFL FLAG Football is played across the United States and is a fun and exciting sport that teaches great life lessons, such as sportsmanship, dedication and discipline.

This five-on-five game is recognizable to football fans everywhere. Participants learn about formations, pass patterns and different types of offense and defense. All teams are actual NFL team names. Players keep their team logo jerseys. Sign up today and be part of the Valley Flag Football Family. The first 100 players to register online receive a free league T-shirt. The season starts March 25, 2007.

Visit the league’s Web site for more information and registration: www.valleyflagfootball.com or contact us at (408) 531-0417 or via e-mail at tmorgan_valleyflag@hotmail.com.

Almaden Little League signups continue Dec. 6 at Almaden Community Center
Almaden Little League will hold signups on Dec. 6 at the Almaden Community Center (located on Camden Avenue) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The signups will be held in classroom No. 4, which is upstairs. There will be a late fee charged of $25 for returning players. Birth certificate and proof of residency living in 95120 is required. Other documents may be needed.

Superstar Basketball League signups
Superstar Basketball is a fundamental basketball league for boys and girls grades one through six. Instruction in this league is intended to improve the fundamental skills in shooting, dribbling, passing , rebounding, defense, and teamwork. Instruction begins on Jan. 6, 2007 and ends Feb. 24 at Santa Teresa High School. Cost is $99 if postmarked before Dec. 1; $110 after Dec. 1. If you have any questions, contact camp director Dan Walker at (408) 268-7634 or e-mail at dwalker@apr.com.

High School Sports Schedule

Leland High School
Friday – Varsity boys’ basketball at Westmont Tournament, time TBA
Friday – Frosh/soph boys’ basketball at Leigh Tournament, time TBA
Friday – JV girls’ basketball at Leland JV Tournament, time TBA
Friday – Varsity girls’ soccer at Palo Alto tournament, time TBA

Saturday – JV girls’ basketball at Leland JV Tournament, time TBA
Saturday – Varsity girls’ soccer at Palo Alto tournament, time TBA
Saturday – Frosh/soph boys’ soccer vs. Pioneer, 9 a.m.

Tuesday – JV and varsity girls’ basketball at Notre Dame (Belmont) Tournament, time TBA

Wednesday – Varsity girls’ soccer vs. Alisal, 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday - Varsity boys’ basketball vs. Saratoga at Los Gatos Tournament, 7 p.m.
Wednesday – JV and varsity girls’ basketball at Notre Dame (Belmont) Tournament, time TBA

Thursday – Frosh/soph and varsity boys’ soccer vs. Leigh, 3:15 p.m.
Thursday – JV and varsity girls’ basketball at Notre Dame (Belmont) Tournament, time TBA
Thursday – Frosh/soph boys’ basketball at Evergreen Tournament, time TBA
Thursday - Varsity boys’ basketball at Los Gatos Tournament, time TBA

Pioneer High School
Friday - Varsity girls’ soccer at Burlingame, 7 p.m.
Friday - JV girls’ soccer at Burlingame, 5 p.m.
Friday – Varsity boys’ basketball at Aptos Tournament, time TBA
Friday – Frosh/soph boys’ basketball at Leigh Tournament, time TBA
Friday – Varsity girls’ basketball at Pioneer Classic Tournament, time TBA

Saturday – Varsity boys’ basketball at Aptos Tournament, time TBA
Saturday – Varsity boys’ soccer vs. Milpitas at Xmas Cup (at Lincoln High), noon
Saturday – Frosh/soph boys’ soccer at Leland, 9 a.m.

Tuesday - Varsity boys’ soccer vs. Menlo-Atherton at Xmas Cup (at Pioneer High), 3:15 p.m.

Wednesday – Varsity boys’ basketball at Los Gatos Tournament, time TBA
Wednesday – Frosh/soph boys’ basketball at Fremont Tournament, time TBA

Thursday – Varsity boys’ basketball at Los Gatos Tournament, time TBA
Thursday – Varsity boys’ soccer at Oak Grove, 3:15 p.m.
Thursday – Frosh/soph boys’ soccer vs. Oak Grove, 3:15 p.m.
Thursday – Frosh/soph boys’ basketball at Fremont Tournament, time TBA
Thursday – JV girls’ basketball at Santa Cruz JV Tournament, time TBA
Thursday - Varsity girls’ basketball at Monta Vista Invitational, time TBA


For more information about Leland and Pioneer sporting events, go to:

Pioneer Athletics: http://www.phsathletics.com/
Leland Athletics: http://www.lelandathletics.com/
Blossom Valley Athletic League: http://www.bval.org/

Leland’s Barnett top CCS finisher at state meet

Leland sophomore flies to 13th place finish, will head to Footlocker Western Regional race this Saturday

By Justin Petersen
Staff Writer

Leland sophomore Steph-anie Barnett was the Central Coast Section’s quickest finisher at the State Final race in Fresno on Nov. 25.

Barnett’s personal record time of 18 minutes and 15 seconds secured her the 13th best time in the state among Division II runners, and the top mark posted by a local girl.

With the effort, Barnett became one of 24 California-bred cross country runners to qualify for the Footlocker Western Regional race this Saturday. The Footlocker event will decide which girls advance to the national finals, representing the western 11 states.

“Stephanie will not back down,” said Leland coach Jerry Rose. “She should do very well down there.”

Barnett just missed her goal of finishing in the top 10 at the California Interscholastic Federation’s crowning event this past weekend. However, Rose called that finish successful.

“At first, Stephanie wasn’t that pleased,” said Rose. “But she started realizing that not only was she in the fastest race of the day, she actually finished amongst the top three sophomores in the state.”

Barnett’s division II heat featured fellow sophomore Christine Babcock of Woodbridge High, who won in 17:20.
The only other sophomore to beat Barnett was San Luis Obispo Mission High star Jordan Hasay, who holds the nation’s top time this year. Hasay finished in 17:15.

“I have said all year that Stephanie’s best races are yet to come,” said Rose. “Yet, she has a very good chance to qualify for nationals this year.”

But Barnett is treating the regional race like any other she’s run.

“I am going to run hard and try to beat some of the girls that I didn’t at state,” said Barnett. “I am excited, but I also look forward to taking a break. I am at the peak of my season and trying to maintain it.”

At the state finals, Barnett burst off the starting line, sailing through the first mile in 5:28. She positioned herself in 11th place, ignoring pace, according to Rose.

“A lot of these kids run with wrist watches and actually take peeks at it,” said Rose. “When you get to the state meet level, you are not going to out-kick the person in front of you.”

Rose said that Barnett’s unprecedented pace followed the removal of her wristwatch.

“She took it off before the race,” he said.

Barnett’s position improved to 10th place after the second mile. She maintained that spot until she reached within 400 yards of the finish line, when three runners inched past her.

“I came out at quick because I knew I had to stay with the lead pack,” said Barnett. “There were really fast girls in that race, and I knew that I wouldn’t be able to catch up later.”

Barnett said she celebrated by discussing the race with her coaches and family over dinner.

“She’s already there from a mental standpoint,” said Rose. “She has good confidence. She had never gone out that fast in a three-mile race before. Now she has been able to go out there and stay with the best runners.”

Barnett said her time in the opening mile last weekend was the fastest she’d run on a cross country course.

Leland girls’ hoops takes season opener 59-47 over Milpitas

Chargers withstand tough third quarter to take win; Ana Farrington leads team with 13 points

By Diego Abeloos
Sports Editor

The Leland girls’ basketball team started the 2006-07 season in winning fashion, hanging on for a 59-47 win at Milpitas on Nov. 28.

Leland’s Kristen Yoshioka teamed up with twin sister Meggie (not shown) for a pair of 11-point efforts in a season-opening 59-47 win at Milpitas on Nov. 28.

Leland head coach Wade Nakamura said he was pleased with the win, which saw junior Ana Farrington lead the team with 13 points, despite a spotty second-half performance. Twin guards Meggie and Kristen Yoshioka also contributed offensively, recording 11 points each.

“The most important thing is that we came out with a win,” Nakamura said. “I knew that it was not going to be pretty, it was going to be sloppy. It’s always that way. Early season games are always that way. Our goal is to get a little bit better every game, to learn something from every game and to go back to practice and work on those things so that we don’t come back and make the same mistakes the next game.”

Leading 37-17 at the half, the Chargers struggled offensively in the third quarter, putting up just six points while the Trojans bounced back from a 20-point deficit, cutting Leland’s lead to 13 at the end of the quarter. After an early jumper in the key from Jennifer Ricco, the Chargers were held scoreless in a pair stretches that lasted two minutes or longer. Kristen Yoshioka ended the first scoreless stretch in the third by nailing two free throws at 4:59, before Meggie Yoshioka ended a three-minute scoreless stretch with a jumper at 1:48.

Nakamura said poor shot selection was a main cause of the Chargers’ struggles in the third quarter, but said his team will gradually improve as the non-league portion of the season progresses.

“I thought we had a great first half,” Nakamura said. “The second half, we sort of went to sleep a little bit. We took some ill-advised shots, I think. …They can’t defend us, and we didn’t take advantage of that, like we did in the first half. We stopped being aggressive and we settled.”

Things began looking up for the Chargers once more at the start of the fourth quarter, as Kristen Yoshioka drained a three-pointer within the first 30 seconds of play, bumping Leland’s lead back up to 16. Later in the quarter, leading by just 10 at 48-38, the Chargers got back-to-back baskets from Farrington—a jumper at 3:11 and a layup at 2:54 —to increase the lead back up to 14.

With the Trojans in foul trouble in the fourth, the Chargers put the finishing touches on the win, getting a pair of free throws from Meggie Yoshioka at 2:19 that started a modest 5-0 scoring stretch, increasing the lead to 57-42, which also drained the game clock down to just over a minute left to play. The Chargers then withstood a small 5-0 run by the Trojans in a 34-second span in the final minute of play before a pair of free throws by Meggie Yoshioka with 18 seconds left sealed the 59-47 win.

Ashley Fulton

Almaden’s Ashley Fulton takes fourth place in 10-year-old age group at Nor-Cal Level 5 state championship

Guadalupe Elementary School fifth grader Ashley Fulton finished a successful season of competitive gymnastics by taking fourth place in her 10-year-old age group session with an all-around score of 35.7250 in the Nor-Cal Level 5 Women's State Championship.

Out of the four events—vault, uneven bars, beam and floor—Ashley achieved her highest score of 9.3500 on beam. The championship took place in San Ramon Nov. 18-19. Ashley’s success at the event was the result of dedicating 15 hours per week of training at Airborne Gymnastics of Santa Clara.

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