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Jul 08, 2008

Sports - Local Archives

Saturday Jul 5

Local long jumper going to Olympics

San Carlos Pony's best

Local DiMaggio clubs unbeaten in tournament

Smit sixth in 100 freestyle

White Sox are perfect so far

Jurado pitches Burlingame by Santa Clara in tourney

Tribe tough in back-to-back games

Friday Jul 4

PALY STARS ARE CHAMPS

Schembri nearly tosses a no-hitter

Alpine all-stars advance

Two White Sox pitchers shut down Santa Clara

Breeden America's best in 200 fly

Sports announcements

Thursday Jul 3

Billot pitches like ace

SM National capitalizes on opportunities

2-hitter not good enough

San Bruno escapes with win

'Fourth of July' tourney packs baseball fireworks

Breeden fastest 200 fly qualifier

The Cult of Candice

Freshman 8 advances at Royal Regatta

Wednesday Jul 2

Gretter's double gives San Bruno victory

San Mateo Pony stars knock out Redwood City

Local players named all-state in softball

Cardinal qualifies 15 for Beijing

Foster City stars roll again

Tribe takes pair from Hawks

Oaks dominate twin bill

Sunday Jun 29

Scott's five RBIs power PA National

Ramkumar pitches PA American by SM National

Campbell's HR lifts San Carlos to first-round win

Experienced hurler helps Hillsborough in 10-run rout

Foster City's offense looks unstoppable

San Carlos refuses to lose

Saturday Jun 28

Tara Terrific

Triathletes 2nd, 3rd in world in age group

Lee, Wie miss cut at Open

Fariba's defense plays big role in Los Altos' victory

Twins go separate ways

Cal stars get their wishes in draft

Local briefs

Friday Jun 27

NBA calls Stanford brothers 10th, 15th

Texas-sized challenge

Torres provides Blues' spark for Blues

Belmont's Lee fires a 78 at U.S. Open

Thursday Jun 26

Orioles overcome jet lag

Is third time the charm?

Scorpions finish 2nd at Tahoe

Wednesday Jun 25

Lopez twins will be split up

Palo Alto team captures Super Bowl crown

Hillsborough celebrates Super Bowl victory

Bulldogs blast Redwood City

Ex-Don Christian joins Yankees

Tuesday Jun 24

Dynamic duo ponies up

National battle brings out best

American squad out with bang

Stanford grads get shunned

Sunday Jun 22

Crash landing for Stanford in CWS

John Reid's postcard from Omaha

Palo Alto slips by San Carlos in a 33-run slugfest

Mullen's home run helps SM National

For San Carlos, win comes with reward

Hillsborough scores 17 runs on 23 hits

SM American slugs its way out of hole

Jason's pair of homers pushes Pacifica to win

Saturday Jun 21

Leadoff hitter steps up

John Reid's postcard from Omaha

Reds handle the heat behind Wilkins, Lussier

Local club dominates U.S. team

Sports announcements

Friday Jun 20

San Mateo man batting cleanup for the Giants

Can Cardinal do it the hard way?

Fast friends, free food, rainy weather in Omaha

Undermanned Hawks fall to Redwood City

Menlo College hires coaches

Hahn leads Burlingame to victory

Thursday Jun 19

ALIVE AND WELL

John Reid's postcard from Omaha

Ex-Stanford hurler staying busy

Wednesday Jun 18

Los Altos breaks out big sticks in win over San Mateo

John Reid's postcard from Omaha

Sports announcements

San Bruno drops legion game at Dublin

Tuesday Jun 17

Cardinal on the brink of elimination

Cardinal hurler feels at home

John Reid's postcard from Omaha

Davey joins Dawkins' staff

Mets take first step

Four homers not enough for Tribe

Stanford hires new lacrosse head coach

Sunday Jun 15

A sweet 16 runs for Cardinal

Analysis: Cardinal shows CWS they are contenders

John Reid's postcard from Omaha

Hawks and Blues split double dip

Burlingame takes two

Orioles sweep past San Carlos

Saturday Jun 14

Stanford opens CWS play today

CWS notes: CWS will get new home in three years

John Reid's postcard from Omaha

Memory of tragedy inspires caddy

Locals miss cut, make most of Open experience

Stanford 3rd in NCAA meet

Goetz Brothers takes Majors title

Sidewinders are AAA champions

Friday Jun 13

Last stand for judo standout

Storen's storybook story line

John Reid's postcard from Omaha

Local trio far back of leaders at Open

Thursday Jun 12

Walking Tiger's beat

Stanford left alone at College World Series

Review your ABCs in regard to athletic year

McLain, Co. storm into Des Moines

Golfers collecting honors

Sharks' search for new coach comes to an end

Wednesday Jun 11

Road warriors

Catcher Long lifts Half Moon Bay past Los Altos

Desmond, San Bruno win

Stanford's Lambie gets Woman of Year award

Tuesday Jun 10

Lumpkins shuts down San Carlos, again

France's first hit dooms Reds

Hex no match for the Cardinal

NorCal can't solve Maze Cup

Pac-10 commish to retire in a year

Sunday Jun 8

OMAHA-PPY

Redwood City routs Pacifica in twin bill

Cupertino no match for Burlingame bats

3 more locals drafted by MLB

Jun 7, 2008

Palermo is Daily News player of the year

'Deuce' was an ace

Cardinal edges Fullerton in first game of series

Local players go in major-league draft

Jun 6, 2008

Draft quite a catch

World Series or bust

Dr. Jurado to the rescue

Grimes just learning to tap into his potential

Pro tennis tourney field set

Jun 5, 2008

All-Daily News Softball Team

Softball player of the year was a smash hit

Daily News' top pitcher enjoys banner years

In regional play, Pac-10 teams love to fly away

Stienstra a freshman All-American

Jun 4, 2008

Gator greats

Arons, Mafileo have played key roles in Gators' success

Scots' Semmler sees his run end at state tourney

Orioles begin with a victory

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Jun 3, 2008

Stanford slams the door on Pepperdine

Southpaws can't corral left-handed bats

Join the Peanut gallery

San Carlos bats can't be silenced

Oaks grow win with metal bats

Rowers barely miss first national title

Jun 1, 2008

Stanford stays alive

Bleich is right on time

Viking second in the state

Oaks bringing experience, versatility to new season

Stanford golfers second in nation

Stanford rowers reach NCAA final

May 31, 2008

Rough start for Cardinal

Young throwing with the best

Locals shine on big stage

Twenty years ago ... well, you never know

Stanford golfers up to fourth

Bunt by Woodside's Asselin decides game

Cal loses NCAA opener

Sports announcements

May 30, 2008

Carlmont runner is back at state meet

Castro is Stanford's leading man

Parity in Stanford Regional

Big name commits to local event

Menlo School hires Olympian as coach

Stanford's golfers eighth in NCAAs

Sports announcements

May 29, 2008

No blip on radar

Finish line for athletes at state

Final Daily News Prep Rankings

Defending national champs have work cut out for them

Beavers won't get chance to three-peat in baseball

May 28, 2008

Who is Johnny Dawkins?

Five questions prior to NCAAs

Open to possibility

Former Lancer tears up WAC as freshman

May 27, 2008

Injured Dawgs bite back

Collier leaving Menlo for UNLV

Some of best in U.S. prep for Olympics at CSM meet

Stanford will meet UC-Davis in regional

'Perfect storm' keeps local golfer out of the U.S. Open

Scorpions take home second spot in tourney

May 25, 2008

American Legion team debuts in San Carlos

Stanford freshman nears national title

Early homers bury Stanford in Texas

Pinch hits spark Cardinal at UW

Sender best in nation

May 24, 2008

Ex-Menlo assistant Brandin to begin rebuilding at San Mateo

Spencer leads locals at CCS boys track meet

Locals shine at CCS track meet

Sender third in preliminaries

Karcich and Fuerst make all-WCC team

Sports announcements

May 23, 2008

Talmadge is No. 1

Carlmont's run comes to an end

Serra athletes make college picks

May 22, 2008

Serra bats silenced

Tigers gunned down in CCS semis thriller

Scots get another shot

Triple crown within reach for track star

Daily News Prep Rankings

Pac-10 baseball standings in limbo

May 21, 2008

Top seed misses flight, CCS tournament

Menlo's hopes dashed

Close call proves costly

Serra can take big step toward CCS title tonight

Notre Dame faces Salinas challenge

Pinewood girls academic state champs

Announcements

May 20, 2008

Carlmont's Semmler NorCal champion

Individual glory awaits at CCS

Tradition on display in Div. III semi

Badminton set to start tourney

Heading toward his goal

CSM's Young delivers at state

May 18, 2008

Palo Alto seniors break 5 CCS records

Mountain View swimmer sets record, wins different event

Serra's rout of Homestead sets up all-WCAL semifinals

Stanford blanks UMASS

Tigers win playoff tilt as Holden holds 'em

Red-hot Panthers bombard Palo Alto

Gators top NorCal boys tennis

Palo Alto senior tops divers for third time

May 17, 2008

Stanford pitcher is the greatest

Knights' depth shows in quarterfinal win

Paye going home again with Knights

3 track standouts represent Bulldogs at California meet

Red-hot Panthers bombard Palo Alto

Today's prep postseason events

Sports announcements

May 16, 2008

Lancers top CCS

Mott helps Carlmont beat Salinas

LOCAL BRIEFS

PREPS

Sports announcements

May 15, 2008

Year of the long ball? Maybe, maybe not

Prep baseball rankings

Prep softball rankings

Diekroeger triples lift Knights to playoff win

Bears end drought

Scots can't quite pull upset

Half Moon Bay pounds King's in CCS playoffs

NCAA softball playoffs on tap

Serra thumps Milpitas in CCS playoff opener

May 14, 2008

UNSTOPPABLE LANCERS

Grimes shines for Menlo golf

Canada hires Diepenbrock

Conquering the state

Cardinal rowers ready for Pac-10s

May 13, 2008

Offensive lineman heals without surgery

May 11, 2008

Menlo School buckles

down, captures trophy

PAL crown eludes Knights

M-A doubles up on PAL titles

Sequoia boys,

El Camino girls

are Bay's best

Cal beats Stanford again

Stanford's title hopes dashed

St. Francis

girls tops

in league

Serra garners No. 2 spot in Div. I

Panthers seeded third in Div. II

Bulldogs' season is over

May 10, 2008

Gators stand alone at the top

Aragon prevails as errors plague rivalry game

Four hours later, Bulldogs triumph in playoff opener

Penna fans 17, sets 3 school records

Local results

May 9, 2008

ND beats Mitty for WCAL crown

Serra takes WCAL title

Trojans 2nd in California badminton

Local results

Ho, Trojans in state event today

Cal-Stanford series a biggie

May 8, 2008

SHP avenges loss in CCS semis, back in final

Knights cannot clip Falcons

Padres one win from WCAL title

Scots grab Ocean crown

Familiar team tops at PAL track and field

Already league champs, Gators have unfinished business

Daily News Prep Rankings

Pac-10 softball coming to end

May 7, 2008

Win puts Scots in position to share title

Tigers cruise by SHC

Bells knock Lancers out of WCAL tourney

Fourth-graders top national tourney

Local results

May 6, 2008

Sacred Heart too much for Burlingame

Menlo School in semis after beating Paly

Gators swing for the fences

May 4, 2008

Cardinal rules

Lancers, Padres high seeds in CCS volleyball

Kings of the courts

Local results

Sir Montague of Hillsdale

May 3, 2008

Knights win, but it isn't pretty

Padres must share WCAL title after loss

Sacred Heart Prep boys keep rolling along

Sectional golf event looks super competitive

CSM track and field athletes compete in NorCals at home

Local results

May 2, 2008

M-A swim teams in routs of Bearcats

CSM readies for playoffs with home-finale romp

Local briefs: D'Amico top gymnast in region

Local results

Sports announcements

May 1, 2008

Tiebreaker ends in heartbreak for M-A

Bears earn home field

Wildcats use big inning to nip Cherokees

PAL track and field championships on the menu

Daily News Prep Rankings

Navy first obstacle for Cardinal

Cal men's rugby team to beat ... again

Devils top out Pac-10 standings

Apr 30, 2008

Mills scares first-place Cougars

CSM claims 7th conference crown in a row

QB battle ongoing for Bulldogs

Three homers beat Stanford

Local results

Apr 29, 2008

Dawkins introduced, hits recruiting trail

Bowlsby takes six-year gamble with Dawkins

Bleacher fans find voice

CCS boys tennis field has roadblocks

Priory unable to keep up with Wilcox

Apr 27, 2008

Stanford turns to Dawkins

Is Dawkins the right man?

Tigers get bad case of Ricketts

Palermo grand slam propels Padres

Local results

San Carlos team tops major tournament

No. 7 Cardinal blanked by UCLA

Stanford blasts USC for 26 runs

Apr 26, 2008

Local briefs: Jockey reunion on tap today

Rise & shine

Hoffman on top again

Stanford gymnasts finish third in nation

Injury ends Barte's run of wins

Local results

Local sports announcements

Apr 25, 2008

Talmadge tames WCAL

Hoffman, Neremberg back in PAL final

CSM bats quieted by Canada ace Zirbes

Stanford women's gymnastics returns to 'Super Six'

Cardinal turning heads

Apr 24, 2008

Shutout puts end to rivalry

Pitcher and catcher on same page

Track record says dedication Long overdue

Daily News Prep Rankings

Georgia on gymnasts' minds

Stanford baseball climbs back to top

Apr 23, 2008

Beat goes on for unbeaten Hillsdale baseball

Breen lifts Panthers by Knights

Sequoia golfers down Woodside in 'friendly'

Roston delivers CCS spot for Panthers

Bears wrap up PAL golf crown

Local results

Apr 22, 2008

Panthers welcome Schmidt back into lineup

Tigers finish strong

Sequoia keeps pace with bats

Tennis battle for CCS berth quite familiar

Football never takes a break

Card interviews top assistant

Apr 20, 2008

Cardinal earns Pac-10 crown

Cardinal survives close call

Viking swimmers excel against some of Bay's best

Los Altos knocks off San Mateo in tight one

Davis leads Stanford by UCLA

Local results

Apr 19, 2008

Mosher the masher

Those were the weeks that were

Padres top Lancers in a classic

Woodside's Miller masterful in dual with Vujovich

Will Stanford AD have hard sell?

Skyline best in NorCal in badminton

Local results

Apr 18, 2008

Notre Dame's Holden is golden again

Revenge sweet for Knights

Der is best, but Lancers No. 1 team

Local results

San Mateo gymnasts win state titles

Sports announcements

Apr 17, 2008

Softball showdown here with Bay up for grabs

Daily News Rankings

Woodside righty-lefty duo shines

Colts ruin Knights' perfect bid

Stanford gymnasts gunning for NCAA titles

Rivalry week on tap in Pac-10

Cardinal wins wild one in 11

Apr 16, 2008

Another crown for Menlo

Padres capture big one

Knights retain hold on top spotplace

Sixth-graders win national tourney

Cardinal among favorites for NCAA gymnastics title

Local results

Knights retain hold on first place

Apr 15, 2008

Fullove's Olympic torch

Prep Winter All-League Teams

Baseball tour of PAL claims its first victim

Warriors mathematically eliminated

Apr 13, 2008

QB Loukas helps own cause

Relays give Lancers area's best finish

Busbin powers CSM by Canada

Third straight complete game for Davis

Third straight complete game for Davis

Local results

Apr 12, 2008

KO'd

Mosher lifts Bears to win

San Mateo can't solve Falcon hurler

Johnson twirls 3-hitter for Los Altos

Local results

Apr 11, 2008

Garko made lasting impression

San Mateo shuts out Foothill

Blame for loss of Johnson belongs at feet of the AD

Cal QB suffers setback

Mott's 1-hitter propels Carlmont

12th-inning single beats Stanford

Local results

Apr 10, 2008

Ex-Stanford players now rival coaches

Dons forced to play till the end

The Bay's new slugger

Pac-10 baseball, softball seasons begin to heat up

Trent Johnson leaves the Farm for Baton Rouge

Collegiate career done, Wiggins goes 3rd in WNBA draft

Apr 9, 2008

25 turnovers too much for Stanford to overcome in final

Cardinal looking

to next season

St. Francis coach steps down after 309 wins, 16 seasons

Padres push unbeaten Lancers to five games

Local results

Apr 8, 2008

FINAL SUMMIT

A closer look: Stanford vs. Tennessee

'Ice' vs. 'Ace'

VanDerveer learns to adapt

Jayhawks back on top of basketball world

Apr 6, 2008

Stanford on big stage today

Paly relay earns major title

Stanford's Bradley nipped at tape

Menlo takes lacrosse title with fanfare

Allgrove, Serra shut out Mitty on the road

Wiggins national player of the year

Local results

Apr 5, 2008

Backcourt sidekicks on the rise for Stanford

Scots 6th in relay

Lambie sparkles in 5,000

Edgington pitches Pads by Bells

Apr 4, 2008

Freshman filled a void for Stanford

Track meet at Stanford will attract top athletes

Big lacrosse tournament in area this weekend

Knights deliver KO punch