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July 24, 2008
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Almaden soccer player travels to Denmark, Sweden to play in junior
world games
By Carol Rosen
Editor
It’s not every teen that gets to play soccer in Denmark and Sweden and gets to celebrate her 16th birthday there.
Brooke Beytin returned Sunday from a two-week trip to the two Scandinavian countries where she played soccer as a guest player on a team that came in first at a Danish tournament and third at a huge youth tourney in Sweden.
The 5-foot 11-inch teen who plays defense or center mid-field—also known as a play maker—happened to be the only freshman varsity soccer player for Leland High’s Read more...
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Last stop before Beijing
San Jose State process center for
Beijing Olympians
Beginning late last week, U.S. Olympic athletes, coaches and officials started traveling through San Jose on their way to the Beijing Games that begin on Aug. 8.
San Jose State University is the final jumping off point; the place where U.S. Olympians are processed prior to leaving the country for the games.
More than 600 U.S. Olympic Team members, coaches and officials will gather by teams at SJS through early August 2008 for two-day stays. Athletes will participate in team briefings, apparel distribution, medical screenings and training Read more...
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