As they were in 2005, the Amador Valley cross-country teams were very impressive at the prestigious Ed Sias Invitational Cross-Country Meet, a major interscholastic cross-country event held last weekend in Martinez. With 42 high schools represented by more than 1,000 student athletes, the Amador Valley team shined, as there were some great Amador top 25 performances at this meet.
The top four runners in each race received attractive medals, as did the top two teams in each division. Notable finishers were Brett Hornig, third in the freshman-sophomore boys division, and Madison McCarthy, fourth in the freshman-sophomore girls group.
For the boys, Garrett Ward ran a fast race placing seventh. Garrett also teamed with Mike Marlin who finished 15th, to help the boys’ freshman-sophomore team finish second overall. Danny Joslin and Zach Perry finished eighth and 10th place respectively to lead the JV Boys team.
For the girls, in addition to McCarthy’s great finish, Lisa Grau and Kim Zetterlund placed 22nd and 25th, respectively in the girls’ freshman-sophomore race. Not to be outdone, Lauren McCarthy came in 21st overall in the varsity girls’ race.
The top varsity boys’ performers were Marshall Miller, Brandon Youngsma, Tim Riddle, Killian Crawford and Ray Park–all of whom improved their times from their previous meet.
In the girls’ varsity race, which had 212 runners, the Dons had a strong finishing group with Cory MacDonald, Grace Elliott, Kerry McCulloch, Caroline Lowry, Veera Sethuraman and Elaine Brogna all improving on their previous meet times by about a minute.
A real bright spot for the team was the second place finish (out of 24 teams) by the freshman-sophomore boys’ team. Next up for the runners is the Adidas Invitational in Concord tomorrow.
Foothill team runs against Danville
Foothill High School’s cross country athletes ran in their first invitational this season at Oak Hill Park in Danville. Highlights for the squad included Matt Yankowski finishing first in the Sophomore Boys Division with a time of 11.59.9 as well as Dani Glaeser posting a time of 14.27.7 in the Junior Girls’ Division.
Other sports
Last “On Your Mark” Triathlon Event set for Sunday
The 19th season On Your Mark Event’s Triathlon Series will conclude with the traditional Tri-For-Real Triathlon this Sunday at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park. Utilizing the lake and rolling hills of Shadow Cliffs Park and the paved roads running through Pleasanton and Livermore, the timed “Real” course distance includes a 700-yard swim, 19-mile bike loop course and 4-mile run.
The entry fee is $45 in advance and $50 on Sunday.
For more information, call (209) 795-7832 or e-mail info@onyourmarkevents.com or visit their Web site at www.onyourmarkevents.com.
PGSL registration scheduled
Registration for all Pleasanton Phantom divisions for the 2007 season is now open. Phantom softball is open to girls in grades K-12 living in Pleasanton, Dublin and Sunol. Registration can be made online or by mail. An in-person registration is scheduled for Sept. 28 from 6 to 9 pm at Round Table Pizza on Main Street in downtown Pleasanton.
See the PGSL Web site for additional information at www.pleasantonsoftball.org.
Uppers teams tryouts set
Tryouts for Pleasanton Phantom Girls Softball Uppers Divisions are scheduled for early October. The tryouts are open to all experienced players in grades 3 thru 8 who are interested in learning to play softball at a more advanced, competitive level. To be selected for an Uppers team, players must tryout. Tryouts will be held Oct. 2-12.
Players interested in pitcher and catcher positions should be there by 4:15 p.m. All other position tryouts will begin by 4:45 p.m. Tryouts will be held at fields 6 and 7 at the the Pleasanton Sports Park.
For additional information and specific tryout dates, check the PGSL Web site at: www.pleasantonsoftball.org.
Foothill Boosters plan golf fundraiser
The Foothill High School Athletic Boosters (FAB) will be holding its first annual Golf Classic on Saturday, Oct. 7. The event is the major fundraiser for the year and the club is looking for participants as well as sponsors. All proceeds raised by FAB are returned directly to Foothill High School sports teams and spirit squads.
During each round of golf, players are invited to compete in various contests, including “The Longest Drive”, “Foothill Hold ‘Em”, “Closest to the Pin”, “Beat the Falcon” and “Closest to the Tee.”
For more information, contact Jaylene Groeniger at JayGroeniger@aol.com or by phone at (925) 426-5680, or Chris Faubion at cfaubion@pleasanton.k12.ca.us or by phone at (925) 462-9161.
