Castro Valley
Castro Valley, CA · Sports
thecalifornianpaper.com
Amador transfer Nicco Kovacs leads Cal’s attack
There’s a new starting quarterback in town. Since transferring from league rival Amador Valley High over the summer, junior Nicco Kovacs has been trying to make an impact on his new teammates and Cal High’s varsity football program. So far, he’s off to a good start. Through...
bearinsider.com
Ruiz Report: JKS Returned to Near-Normalcy in Cal's Loss vs. SMU
I already said Cal fans deserve better. So after the Golden Bears’ (3-5) disastrous loss to No. 23 Southern Methodist, let’s look at something less blue … and more gold. Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele had a solid Saturday in Dallas. Was the quarterback elite? Probably not by strict measures....
thecalifornianpaper.com
Sophomore’s strength surpasses expectations
Sweeping the competition, Cal High sophomore Thevini Withana recently broke the regional record that many strive for in weightlifting. Setting the new regional weightlifting record, Withana won the 15-and-under USA Weightlifting Youth National Championship by earning the gold medal on June 22 in Colorado Springs. Withana accomplished this by breaking...
Daily Californian
Cal football head coach Tosh Lupoi’s contract worth $22.6M over 5 seasons
After reports surfaced that Cal football head coach Tosh Lupoi had still not officially signed a contract with UC Berkeley, The Daily Californian obtained a copy of the first-year head coach’s contract, which was finalized Oct. 1. For each of Lupoi’s five seasons — December 2025 to January 2031...
cxmagazine.com
Mare Island UCX Returns November 1 with Shipyard Racing, Brews and the Lonesome Louis Relay
BASP is heading back to the shipyard. On Sunday, November 1, the Bay Area Super Prestige series brings back one of its favorite venues: Mare Island UCX in Vallejo. If you missed last year’s return, you’re in for something pretty special. Racing Through 170 Years of Naval History.
hoodline.com
Ex-Stanford Gymnast Sues Coach Thom Glielmi Over Alleged Humiliation, Cut From Team
A former Stanford men's gymnast is suing the school and its longtime head coach, alleging years of degrading treatment that he says triggered a mental-health crisis and ultimately pushed him to transfer to UC Berkeley. Kaien J-Spencer's lawsuit accuses coach Thom Glielmi of publicly humiliating him throughout his three years on the team, and claims Stanford breached its own student-athlete handbook in the process.
berkeleyhighjacket.com
Flag football triumphs 60-0 on senior night
Cheers echoed through the bleachers as the Berkeley High School girls varsity flag football team ran off with a commanding 60-0 victory over Leadership High School on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, closing out their regular season on a positive note for the team’s senior night. BHS wasted no time...
swimswam.com
2028 “Honorable Mention” Stella Canoles Makes Verbal Commitment to California Golden Bears
"Honorable Mention" Stella Canoles from neighboring Orinda Aquatics will suit up for the Golden Bears in fall 2028. Current photo via Stella Canoles. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
SFGate
nevadasportsnet.com
From De La Salle to Nevada, Dominic Kelley and DJ Asiasi enjoying college journey together
De La Salle High School in Concord, Calif., is on the short list of best high school football programs of all-time. And this year's version of the Nevada Wolf Pack includes a pair of De La Salle Spartans. Running back Dominic Kelley and tight end DJ Asiasi were both 2025 graduates who played together as sophomore, juniors and seniors at De La Salle after Kelley transferred to the program. During their senior season, De La Salle went 12-1 overall, losing in the state title game to nationally No. 1-ranked Mater Dei, from Santa Ana, Calif. That season, Kelley rushed for 798 yards, 9.6 yards per carry and a team-best 16 touchdowns while Asiasi served as a blocking tight end who caught four passes for 65 yards.
crescentcitysports.com
ABC7 News Bay Area
Contra Costa Herald
Brentwood Council to hold special pickleball meeting Oct. 19 after community challenges Creekside courts closure
BRENTWOOD — The future of pickleball at Creekside Park in Brentwood could reach a turning point Monday evening. The Brentwood City Council has scheduled a special meeting for Monday, October 19, at 5:30 p.m., with pickleball as its only agenda item, following community objections to the process that led to the decision to close the courts. (See related article)
KQED
contracosta.news
Grayson Baca Scores $3,000 Victory In Hobby Stock Nationals at Antioch Speedway
Antioch, CA — Grayson Baca of Brentwood scored a thrilling victory in the 50 lap Hobby Stock Main Event Saturday night at Antioch Speedway. This event was the Sixth Annual Pacific Coast Hobby Stock Nationals, and the win paid two-time track champion Baca $3,000. It came after he made a thrilling last turn pass on Brian Cooper of Yuba City, who settled for the $1,200 second place finish. The event was sponsored by Pacific Coast General Engineering of Pittsburg.