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The Student Athlete Community Foundation: what it means to give backFormer Foothill and Amador Valley basketball players, Anirudh Murugesan (Foothill) and Jackson Cash (Amador), saw a lack...
Original post made on Jan. 18, 2023Last comment by Greg Thome, on Jan 18, 2023 at 3:34 pm | 1 comment | 1594 Views
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Pleasanton Preps: Reflecting on 2022 football seasons for Amador and FoothillThe 2022 East Bay Athletic League football season ended with some positive achievements from both Amador Valley and Foothill....
Original post made on Dec. 3, 2022Last comment by Ornithology, on Dec 3, 2022 at 11:57 am | 1 comment | 3132 Views
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How will the upcoming North Coast Section realignment impact teams?The North Coast Section is set to host an early December meeting about realignment for its current leagues, with the East...
Original post made on Nov. 1, 2022Last comment by Ornithology, on Nov 1, 2022 at 5:24 pm | 1 comment | 1950 Views
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Pleasanton Preps: Amador girls' water polo wins Tri-Valley InvitationalThe Tri-Valley Invitational Girls' Water Polo Tournament was held last Friday and Saturday and brought together some of the...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2022Last comment by Ennis, on Oct 18, 2022 at 4:34 pm | 1 comment | 2788 Views
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Hey ref! Fans' bad behavior, harassment causes shortage of officialsWords like funding, equipment, field space and coaching are thrown around regularly when it comes to local sports. But there...
Original post made on Sep. 28, 2022Last comment by Andrea, on Sep 29, 2022 at 9:28 am | 2 comments | 3673 Views
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Pleasanton council OKs location for new cricket field at Ken Mercer Sports ParkCricket players in Pleasanton will soon be able to compete and practice on a new field set to be constructed at Ken Mercer...
Original post made on Sep. 12, 2022Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Sep 16, 2022 at 10:32 pm | 6 comments | 5622 Views
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Never forgetI worry the significance of the 9/11 attacks will get overlooked as the years go by. LHS athletic director James Petersdorf...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2022Last comment by Jan Batcheller, on Sep 14, 2022 at 11:10 am | 1 comment | 1585 Views
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'It is a game-changer'EBAL has long been one the best high school athletic leagues in Northern California. The schools are in wonderful communities,...
Original post made on Aug. 9, 2022Last comment by Rich Shinn, on Aug 9, 2022 at 3:22 pm | 1 comment | 1928 Views
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LettersRead the full story here https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/print/story/2022/07/01/letters posted Friday, July 1, 2022, 12:00...
Original post made on Jul. 2, 2022Last comment by Karen Rubio, on Jul 2, 2022 at 6:52 pm | 4 comments | 2183 Views
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Back in the saddle again: Livermore Rodeo returns this weekendThe Livermore Rodeo tradition is set to return this weekend after a two-year hiatus. New Rodeo Association President Sheila...
Original post made on Jun. 8, 2022Last comment by Eric Mills, on Jun 8, 2022 at 3:35 pm | 5 comments | 3144 Views
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Remembering 'Dr. B' George Baljevich, a legend in Tri-Valley local sportsGeorge Baljevich -- "Dr. B" -- was such an iconic figure in Pleasanton that locally he was every bit as well-known as John...
Original post made on May. 24, 2022Last comment by Ed Blake, on May 24, 2022 at 3:12 pm | 1 comment | 1583 Views
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Sports corrupted by coddled, selfish athletes and their enablersSF 49ers player Deebo Samuel, who is demanding to be traded because he isn't getting what he wants, is a product of how athletes...
Original post made on Apr. 26, 2022Last comment by Get the Facts, on Apr 28, 2022 at 5:30 pm | 3 comments | 3981 Views
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New skate park for Ken Mercer Sports Park clears another hurdleThe Pleasanton City Council voted unanimously to advance the final design concept for a new skate park at Ken Mercer Sports...
Original post made on Mar. 22, 2022Last comment by vbendeb, on Mar 22, 2022 at 9:21 pm | 1 comment | 4608 Views
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Pleasanton Preps: Amador girls' water polo starts off strong in section playoffsThe memorable season for the Amador Valley High girls' water polo team has continued in the postseason as the Dons knocked...
Original post made on Nov. 11, 2021Last comment by Greg Thome, on Nov 11, 2021 at 4:42 pm | 1 comment | 7214 Views
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Pleasanton Preps: What a teacher strike could mean for sportsIt appears a strike by the teachers may be a realistic possibility, which is the worst-case scenario. Lost in the rhetoric...
Original post made on Nov. 2, 2021Last comment by Jeff, on Nov 11, 2021 at 8:44 am | 47 comments | 15591 Views
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Pleasanton native, Giants' shortstop Brandon Crawford earns 4th Gold GloveSan Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford, a 2005 Foothill High alum, won his fourth career Gold Glove for his defensive...
Original post made on Nov. 9, 2021Last comment by Guillermo M., on Nov 9, 2021 at 9:29 pm | 2 comments | 3297 Views
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High school football coach needs a good dose of karmaOn a soap box: In a battle of two teams from the city of Inglewood in the LA area, Inglewood High dropped a 106-0 assault...
Original post made on Nov. 5, 2021Last comment by Michael P. Santa Maria, Ph.D., on Nov 5, 2021 at 7:58 am | 1 comment | 8084 Views
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Pleasanton Preps: Amador inducts inaugural class for new Wall of FameThe unveiling of what will be known as the AV Athletics Wall of Fame, which is located right outside the entrance to the...
Original post made on Oct. 20, 2021Last comment by HMom, on Oct 20, 2021 at 9:46 am | 1 comment | 14482 Views
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Pleasanton Preps: Amador, Foothill set sights on football division titles as league play beginsCan each of the Pleasanton schools win an EBAL title? Absolutely, but it will be tougher for the Dons in the incredibly tough...
Original post made on Oct. 5, 2021Last comment by trios, on Oct 5, 2021 at 7:47 pm | 1 comment | 4075 Views
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Pleasanton Preps: Foothill football storms back for 21-17 win at AmadorIt sounds like an over-used sports cliche, but learning from a loss can be important for team maturity. For Amador Valley,...
Original post made on Sep. 29, 2021Last comment by Foothill Visting Stands Attendee , on Sep 29, 2021 at 8:37 pm | 1 comment | 13174 Views
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