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NCS playoffs: Bold play lifts Analy over Alhambra; Carrillo’s rally fizzles

The Tigers' Scott Hoffman scored the game-winning run on a daring steal of home in the sixth inning. Read Article →

NCS baseball playoffs: St. Vincent falls to Athenian 6-4

The Mustangs' winning streak is over at 23 games after a Division 5 playoff loss to Athenian. Read Article →

Saturday’s local college and high school results

Results for Saturday, May 25 Read Article →

Casa rolls Newman, moves on

Beating North Bay League rival Cardinal Newman four out of five times in one season is quite an accomplishment, one that Casa Grande achieved on Friday afternoon. Read Article →

SRJC swimmers earn All-American honors

Sixteen Bear Cub swimmers and divers were announced as Community College Swimming and Diving All-Americans this week. Read Article →

Friday’s local college and high school results

Results for Friday, May 24 Read Article →

Meet of Champions: Top local contenders

A detailed look at the NCS Meet of Champions Read Article →
Santa Rosa's Sadia Ibrahim. (Photo by Scott Manchester, The Press Democrat)

Meet of Champions: Ibrahim, Polk lead pack at NCS finals

Qualifying for state meet will be tougher than ever, with just top three advancing. Read Article →

NCS playoffs: Newman blanks John Swett, Rancho falls in Newark

A roundup of how Empire teams fared on the road in the NCS playoffs. Read Article →
Maria Carrillo's Mikaela Francis tags second base to force Newark Memorial's Sydnee Strong out at the top of the seventh inning Wednesday.  (Scott Manchester / For The Press Democrat)

NCS softball playoffs: Maria Carrillo grinds out 3-2 victory over Newark Memorial

Brittney Veler hit a two-run game-winning home run and the Pumas defense withstood a late Cougars rally to win the first round of the NCS playoffs. Read Article →

NCS softball playoffs: Thomsen’s shutout gem lifts Petaluma over San Lorenzo

Dana Thomsen racked up 15 strikeouts and allowed only five hits in the Trojans' 7-0 win over San Lorenzo in the first round of the Division 2 playoffs. Read Article →

Wednesday’s local college and high school results

Results for Wednesday, May 22 Read Article →
Coach Kurt Jastrow runs drills during softball practice at Petaluma High School on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Petaluma, California. (BETH SCHLANKER/ The Press Democrat)

Petaluma Pride: Veteran coach was hometown star who stayed to build Trojans’ powerhouse

Success has never pushed Petaluma High softball coach Kurt Jastrow to leave for greener coaching pastures. Read Article →

NCS baseball: Casa Grande wins opener, 4-1

Anthony Bender’s complete game, Nate Bills’ single lead top-seeded Gauchos past Pinole Read Article →

NCS baseball: Analy’s Garrett Hill leads Tigers to 2-0 win

Pitcher strikes out 12, tosses two-hitter to earn NCS-opening victory Read Article →

NCS baseball roundup: Cardinal Newman topples Alameda; Montgomery’s upset bid falls short

Pitcher Zak Faber responded to his first start of the season with a stellar performance Tuesday as he hurled visiting Cardinal Newman to a 4-1 victory over Alameda in a first round NCS Division 2 game. Read Article →