Dons hoops advance to NorCal, lose in first round Dons hoops advance to NorCal, lose in first round (March 12, 2004)

Amador's Andy Bocian named MVP for East Bay Athletic League
by Heidi Massie

The Amador boys varsity basketball team closed out their winning season in Sacramento on Tuesday night, with a loss to No. 3 seed Valley High School 79-57 in the NorCal Championship Tournament. A handful of Amador fans made the long drive to support their team and watched as the Dons fought against a taller and stronger team.

Senior Andy Bocian, named EBAL all-league most valuable player, led all scorers with 34 points. Stuart Yoshida scored 7 points while Guilian Guisti scored 8.

For the third year in a row, the Dons finished second in NCS Division II, losing to Hayward 50-70 at the Oakland Arena on Saturday, but they still earned the trip to NorCal. The showdown against powerhouse Hayward ended in a tough loss for the Dons, 70-50. Andy Bocian earned 16 points and snagged 11 rebounds while Stuart Yoshida scored 16 points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals.

Amador began their run for NCS with a win against Tennyson 84-73, followed by a semi-final win over Washington 72-57. The Dons closed out their season with a 21-9 record.
Girls NCS Basketball

The Lady Dons basketball team (16-10) ended their impressive season with the NCS Division II semi-finals loss to No. 1 seeded Carondelet, 76-56. Sophmore Sara Vanderhorst led the scoring with 16 points followed by freshman Shawnte King with 12, Whitney Metz and Jenna Nicholson each scored 9, and Leah Munley added 6.
Girls Lacrosse

The Foothill's girls varsity lacrosse team won big in a league game against Monte Vista, 15-6, last Friday. Leading the scoring was Cristen Andrews with 6 goals, and Jakie Pugh added 3. Sarah Rachmiel and Aly Kaye each added 2 goals, while Haley Saxton and Nicole Schmidt added 1 apiece. Goalie Sharri Brokowski had nine saves.

Amador's girls varsity lacrosse team delivered a 16-0 loss to California last week, thanks to goalie Hannah Winter's quick reflexes that kept Cal scoreless. Scoring for Amador were Kim Lerch with 5 goals, Jamie Loney with 3, Joanna LaFrancesca and Elisabeth Schulbe with 2 apiece, and Kristin Tucker, Stephanie Flowers, Jessica Thomas and Emma Bijesse each scoring 1.

The Lady Dons JV Lacrosse team also shut out California with a 14-0 win. Scoring for Amador was Sarina Madnick with 4 goals, and Julia Brodnick and Carly Rhodes each with 3. Strong defensive play by Melissa Triplett, Jules Narlock and Jessica Starkey contributed to the win.
Boys Lacrosse

Foothill's varsity lacrosse team, last year's Diablo Cup Champion, beat Leland 14-5 in a non-league match Tuesday. Leading the scoring was Colin Tracy with 3 goals, followed by Mark Swoboda, Jess Painter and Joe Watson with 2 goals each. Ted Fitzgerald, Lauren Schoch, Dan Proctor, Nick Piermarini and Ben Zils each added a goal. Goalie Chris Santos had one save.

Amador's varsity lacrosse gave St. Ignatius a tough game, losing 11-13 in the March 3 game. St. Ignatius, considered a top team in the state, was kept on the run. For almost every goal St. Ignatius scored, the Dons answered back.

Marcus Sylva led the Dons, scoring 6 goals. Jimmy Parsons added 3 goals while Steve Mundt and Chris VanLooey each added 1, and Clatin Kuhns recorded three assists. The defense was lead by Jeff Mehl, Gilbert Concepcion, Matt Jones and goalie Mike Fan with 14 saves.
EBAL All-League members Boys Basketball Most Valuable Player: Andy Bocian, Amador Valley First team: Stuart Yoshida and Giulian Giusti, Amador Valley; Adam Greenaway and Eric Haar, Foothill Honorable mention: Eric Pang, Amador Valley; Anthony Martinez, Foothill
Girls Basketball Co-Most Valuable Player: Liz Chan, Foothill (shared with Kendall Williams of Monte Vista) First team: Sara Vanderhorst and Kristen Hart, Amador Valley; Ngozi Kanu, Foothill Honorable mention: Jenna Nicholson and Shawnte King, Amador Valley; Kelly McGlincy and Christine Shreve, Foothill
Games scheduled week 3/12 - 3/18
Friday Boys Lacrosse Amador vs. Monte Vista, 7 p.m.
Girls Softball Amador at Newark Memorial, 3:30 p.m. Foothill at Queen of the Mountain tournament, Concord, TBA
Baseball Amador JV and Frosh vs. Castro Valley, 3:30 p.m. Foothill JV at Deer Valley, 3:30 p.m. Foothill Frosh vs. Moreau, 3:30 p.m.
Saturday Girls Softball Amador at Miramonte, 1 p.m.
Track and Field Amador at De La Salle Super 7 meet, Concord, 8 a.m. Amador at Piedmont D-fest, Piedmont, 4 p.m.
Boys Volleyball Amador JV at San Ramon Valley Tournament, 9 a.m.
Monday Girls Softball Amador vs. Tennyson, 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday Boys Lacrosse Amador vs. Santa Cruz, 7 p.m.
Girls Softball Foothill at James Logan, 3:30 p.m. Amador vs. American, 3:30 p.m.
Boys Tennis Amador at Granada, 3:30 p.m. Foothill vs. California, 3:30 p.m.
Baseball Amador vs. Berkeley, 3:30 p.m.
Boys Volleyball Amador at Deer Valley, 6 p.m.
Boys Golf Amador at Monte Vista, Roundhill C.C., 3 p.m.
Wednesday Girls Lacrosse Foothill at Gunn, Var. 4 p.m., JV follows
Baseball Foothill vs. Newark, 3:30 p.m.
Thursday Girls Softball Foothill at Newark Memorial, 3:30 p.m.
Track and Field Amador at Granada, 4 p.m.
Boys Volleyball Amador vs. Moreau Catholic, 6 p.m.
Boys Golf Amador at San Ramon Valley, Crow Canyon C.C., 3 p.m.

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