Former Empire standouts named Dominican University’s top athletes
Pedro Guevara, from Montgomery, and Julianna Bratsberg, from Maria Carrillo, were named the San Rafael-based Division II school's athletes of the year.
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Press Democrat All-Empire Small School Boys Soccer Team
The 2013 All-Empire Small School Soccer first and second teams.
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All-Empire Small School Boys Soccer: Iturbe leads Knights’ charge
The senior midfielder had big shoes to fill when Roberto Macias graduated, and he did in grand fashion, leading the Knights to the North Coast Section title game.
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All-Empire Large School Boys Soccer: Pumas score with Pierpoint
A big player up top, James Pierpoint grew into his body and became the Empire’s premier player in Maria Carrillo’s march to the large school boys soccer section title game.
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PADECKY: School board forks out for safety
A week ago Wednesday, the idle conversation and the wringing of hands stopped. The Santa Rosa City Schools board approved the hiring of athletic trainers and neurocognitive testing for every student-athlete who will play a collision sport.
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Battle plan for concussions
Starting this autumn, student-athletes at all five Santa Rosa public high schools will be supervised by certified athletic trainers and given baseline cognitive tests to help evaluate head injuries.
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SRU tryouts on the horizon
August and high school soccer might seem like a long way away … but it’s not.
So, just how do you get ready for that season and when do you start? The how can be answered ...
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Santa Rosa United coaching roster
Santa Rosa United has announced its 2013 coaching roster. Three of the coaches double as local high school coaches, two at Cardinal Newman.
The local high school coaches on the SRU ...
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Fifteen SRU players headed to play soccer in college
Of those 15 Santa Rosa United players, all but two will be playing in California.
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North Bay League boys soccer all-league team, 2012
Maria Carrillo's James Pierpoint is league MVP.
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North Central League III all-league boys soccer team, 2012
All-league teams, which are selected by coaches, will be appearing in the paper a few days after they’re posted online. Names are checked against online rosters when available. If ...
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Small School Bridge League all-league boys soccer, 2012
Archbishop Hanna's Alex Magana is the Player of the Year.
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North Central League II all-league boys soccer team, 2012
Roseland University Prep's Michael Iturbe is Most Valuable Player.
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North Central League I all-league boys soccer team, 2012
Fort Bragg's Carlos Purtillo and Willits' Damian Rodriguez share MVP honors.
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Sonoma County League all-league boys soccer team, 2012
Analy's Agustin Reyes is player of the year.
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Pair of SRJC soccer players named to All-America teams
By MICHAEL COIT
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT
Adding All-American to their soccer resumes are a pair of Santa Rosa Junior College and former Empire prep standouts.
Octavio Estupinan made the 2012 ...
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CIF state cross country meet: Piner's Reyes, Silva earn top-10 finishes
Sonoma Academy's Orr medals in the Division 5 boys race in Fresno.
Read Article →CIF state cross country: Thomas ready for elite test
Mendocino junior joins Maria Carrillo's Ryan Anderson (above) and 42 other Empire athletes at state.
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Montgomery senior Leila Nacouzi lost a shoe; the mud inhaled it a mile into the 3-mile race, and she ran the final distance with one shoe.
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PADECKY: El Molino asks: How small is too small?
El Molino athletic director Roan speculated 500 students at El Molino would be the fewest kids the school could have and still be competitive in the SCL.
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