Panthers beat Pleasanton American Yankees to claim District 57 Championship
The Pleasanton Foothill Little League Junior 80’s Panthers triumphed over the Pleasanton American Little League Yankees 10-5, winning the 2009 District 57 Tournament of Champions June 24.
The team finished the season out with a record of 20-4 and featured outstanding pitching by Kyle Brunnett and Brandon Garry, and a whole team effort with everyone hitting. This is the first time Pleasanton Foothill Little League has brought home a District 57 Championship.
Team members are (standing, l-r) Head coach Brian Severns, Assistant coach Richard Mankins, Kyle Brunnett, Zach Summerfield, John Ropp, Robert Faris, Brandon Garry, Adam Ochs, Assistant coach Randy Ochs, (sitting) Nick Mendonca, Brad Severn, Neal Mankins, Josh Kardos, Joey Martin and Connor Ochs.
Barracudas stung by Stingrays in 601-397 loss
The Del Prado Stingrays opened their season against the BriarhillBarracudas from the Tri-Valley Swim League with a 601-397 win on June 20. Top performances for the Stingray girls were recorded by Stephanie Doi (14), Nicole White (10), Niki Doi (17), Sara Jeffrey (8), and Stella Kruschke (6). The boys were led by Eric Crispell (14), John Lester (6), Taylor Smith (10), Eric Gates (16), and Jacob Banke (10). The Barracudas top swimmers were Savannah Weiser (12), Brittney Achziger (12), Kristin Horrillo (13), Callan Jackman (9), and Easton Plummer (10), for the girls and Brent Reed (17), Joey Grywczynski (8), Brett Melloch (14), David Groves (6), and Jacob Allman (6) for the boys.
Joey Grywczynski, pictured, swam in the 7-8 boys division and was a top swimmer in his league.
PNLL Junior 90’s Cubs win 14-10
Father’s Day weekend proved to be a very special one for the Pleasanton National Junior 90’s House Cubs. After posting an 18-7 record and finishing fourth in their 12-team division, the Cubs earned the honor of competing in the Little League District 57 Tournament of Champions.
First up for the 13- and 14-year-old Cubs were the Livermore A’s, the top regular season team with an eye popping record of 24 wins, one loss, and one tie (an even more incredible 54-1-1 over the past two seasons. This was a classic underdog matchup, and the young men from Pleasanton did not disappoint by winning 14-10.
The team was back at it on Father’s Day to play the Livermore Red Sox who a great season including 20 wins, three loses, and one tie. The Cubs clung to a 5-4 lead and took the 2009 D-57 Junior 90’s Championship title.
Team members are Dominic Ashley, Joe Falls (Coach), Sam Peters, Clay Carter, Jim Falls (Coach), Nikhil Bhatia, Joel Jurich, Matt Falls, David Morris (Coach), Barric Morris, Kevin McManus, Jason McGough, Umang Methi and Michael Hahn.
Seahawks Place in top 10 at international meet
The Pleasanton Seahawks swam with the top swimmers in the nation including world record holders and Olympians, at the Grand Prix Series XLII Santa Clara International Invitational June 11-14.
Sharing the water with the likes of Katie Hoff and Michael Phelps, the PLS Women placed eighth overall behind six national teams or university teams, and one club team. They were the highest placing Pacific Swimming Club team for the women. The men finished 37th overall, but third for Pacific Club Teams. Allison Brown placed ninth 1500 free. Catherine Breed took fifth 800 free, 11th 400 free, 19th 200 free. Jen Narum achieved second 1500 free, 20th 400 free. Relays for the women are as follows: 800 free relay – fourth (Breed, Brown, Narum, Karen Wang), 400 medley relay – ninth (Wang, Tory Houston, Breed, Brown), 400 free relay – 10th (Breed, Narum, Wang, Brown). Relays for Men included 800 free relay – 13th (Josh Meints, Andrew Seitz, Bryan Hughes, Nick Silverthorn) and the 400 medley relay – 13th (Silverthorn, Meints, Chris Guido, Seitz).
Team members are (back row, l-r) Andrew Seitz, Catherine Breed, Joshua Meints, Bryan Hughes, Nick Silverthorn, (front) Katrina Anderson, Tory Houston, Chris Guido, Allison Brown, Jen Narum, (not pictured) Karen Wang and Lisa Narum.
Club Sport Tidal Waves beat FAST Dolphins 710-240
The 2008 Tri-Valley Swim League champions Club Sport Tidal Waves started off in great form to defend their title by defeating the Foothill Area Swim Team (FAST) Dolphins 710 to 240 at Club Sport June 20.
The top female swimmers for the Tidal Waves were Mackenzie Lee (15pt), Nichole Maria Cui (15pt), Alyse Bateman (15pt), Isabella Hernandez (13pt), Bailey Craig (13pt), Jessica Clouse (11pt), Saige Aronson (11pt), Lexi Venema (10pt), Alison Hernbroth (10pt) and Julia Densmore (9pt).
The top male swimmers for the Tidal Waves were Brett Derham (15pt), Cole Reznick (15pt), Austin Wei (15pt), Eric Hildebrand (13pt), TJ Meagher (12pt), Rocky Anderson (11pt), Justin Lee (11pt), Jack Derham (11pt), Jeff Horne (8pt) and Jack Miller (8pt).
The top female swimmers for the Dolphins were Paige Heacox (13pt), Abby McKeag (12pt), Elizabeth Brown (4pt), Alyssa Wu (3pt), Sabrina Tabaracci (3pt), Alexandra Brown (3pt), Katie Eichhorn (2pt), Sydney Walsh (2pt), Zoe Moura (2pt) and Tricia Ritter (2pt).
The top male swimmers for the Dolphins were Christopher Grant (9pt), Erik Ross (5pt), Shane O’Rourke (5pt), Scott Drummond (5pt), Trevor Ross (5pt), Bobby Henke (4pt), Max McGee (3pt), Cliff Moran (3pt), Colin McMorrow (3pt) and Joseph Scholhamer (3pt).
Dolphins top Rip Tide with score of 1064.5
The Ruby Hill Rip Tide Swim Team hosted Pleasanton Valley Club for their second meet of the season with the final score of Dolphins 1064.5; Rip Tide 665.5.
The following swimmers were recognized for their dropped times and outstanding performance this week for the Pleasanton Valley Dolphins: Paige Reynolds, Holly Palia, Claire Beer, Colin Wallace, Parker Mapes, Andrew Ralston, Camden McLaggen, Hannah Thoe, Julia Gonsman, Lindy Ludwig, Emma Haus, Marissa Lawrence, Nathan Williams, Gavin Wallace, Ty Castro, Paddy Fournier, Sophia Holbrook, Amy Silva, Danielle Sirotta, Delaney Bammer, Maddie Simmons, Clelia Opipari, Justin Miller, Matthew Dotson, Thomas Bosse, Luke Bell, Sarah Pease, Ashley Person, Kendall Avriett, Kennedy Truex, Erin Walsh, Ben Oliver, Joseph Dallara, Adam Beymer, Joshua McMurdie, Karoline Vanderzee, Julia Cilk, Emmy Rodriguez, Emily Helmer, Bryce McLaggen, Steven Cox, Kevin Wiener, Josh Pease, Matt Micheletti, Allie Rodriguez, David Scott, Devan Aziz, Mary Gruen, Rachel Usedom and Brody Bockover.
Brody Bockover from the Dolphins team is pictured here from the 15-18 boys team swimming the 50-yard butterfly.
