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‘Pretty devastating': Acalanes High School swimmers unable to compete in crucial meet
Swimmers at Acalanes High School in Lafayette have been hit by a wave of disappointment and frustration after they learned that they won't be able to swim in a critical competition this weekend. In a statement, the North Coast Section CIF commissioner of athletics said, "Acalanes High School did not...
Local Cowgirl Named 2024 Rowell Ranch Rodeo Queen
Castro Valley native Phoebe Bruns attended her first Rowell Ranch Rodeo before she could walk. This month—18 years later—she will be celebrated as the 2024 Miss Rowell Ranch Rodeo Queen. “I’ve come full circle,” Bruns told the Forum. “I used to attend the Queen’s ball with my friends...
𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟓 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 We will see you guys in Moraga | Zags dominate SMC on the road 👀🔥‼️
Technical Entry Error Locks Acalanes High School Swimmers Out of CIF North Coast Section Meet
Acalanes coach Brett Usinger thought the entries were submitted, followed up to ensure, but only heard back past the deadline that they didn't come through. Stock photo via Mike Lewis/Ola Vista Photography. Acalanes High School swimmers won’t have the opportunity to compete at this weekend’s California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) North...
Pleasanton Preps: RAGE celebrates players to sign with college soccer programs
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Pleasanton RAGE Girls Soccer Club held its annual Honors Night Event on April 25 at the Pleasanton Marriott. Celebrated at the event were the class of 2024, as well as the sophomore, junior and senior scholar-athlete award recipients. The recipients of the Pleasanton...
Softball Game Preview: Castro Valley on Home-Turf
The Castro Valley Trojans will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bishop O'Dowd Dragons at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents. Having struggled with nine losses in a row, Castro Valley finally turned things...
Piedmont softball splits two WACC matchups
Piedmont High School’s softball team split a pair of West Alameda County Conference matchups. The Highlanders defeated San Lorenzo at home on April 26, 15-5 in a game shortened to five innings due to the mercy rule. Piedmont fell behind 2-0 in the top of the first when an...
Piedmont baseball splits with O’Dowd
Piedmont High School’s baseball team split a pair of showdown games with Bishop O’Dowd, then dropped a non-league contest to St. Mary’s-Albany. The Highlanders began their week on April 24, falling to the Dragons at home, 9-5. Bishop O’Dowd got off to a strong start, taking a 9-0 lead through the first 5 ½ innings. But Piedmont rallied, scoring four in the bottom of the seventh and having the bases loaded with one out.
Piedmont students travel to experience legendary Cuban baseball
As spring break began on April 6, ten Piedmont Middle School students and their families boarded an overnight flight to Havana, Cuba, loaded down with baseball gear and eager to experience legendary Cuban baseball. “We were just 90 miles from Florida,” said Carolyn Stewart, mother of seventh grader Aidan Stewart....
Play Like a Girl+ Piedmont invites girls across the Bay Area to try new sports and meet pro athletes
Piedmont Recreation’s popular Play Like a Girl+ returns this weekend for another free, action-packed day of hands-on activities, live demonstrations, inspiring role models, and good vibes — all designed to get girls pumped about playing sports. Play Like a Girl+ Piedmont. Sunday, May 5, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Boys lacrosse travels to San Ramon Valley for playoffs tonight
Piedmont High School’s boys lacrosse team earned the 11th seed in the North Coast Section Division 1 playoffs. The Highlanders will open up at No. 6 San Ramon Valley on April 30 at 7 p.m. Piedmont went 8-5 on the season, falling to Bishop O’Dowd 10-2 in the semifinals...
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