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Gary Galloway, center, coaches baseball practice at St. Vincent De Paul High School on Monday. Credit: Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat

PADECKY: St. Vincent’s Galloway is Mr. 500

May 20th, 2013
Could you come to St. Vincent, principal Sister Maureen said back in 1979, for a job interview? “Sure,” Gary Galloway said, “but could you give me directions to the school?” That’s how fresh and new and innocent it was for Galloway, 34 years ago. Read Article →

Boys basketball: All-league honors

Apr 20th, 2013
The Empire's top boys basketball players. Read Article →

Small School Bridge League all-league boys basketball, 2012-13

Apr 19th, 2013
Summerfield Waldorf's Ilan Zur is the MVP Read Article →

North Central League III all-league boys basketball, 2012-13

Apr 16th, 2013
Laytonville's Corey James and Point Arena's Justin Sundstrom are co-MVPs. Read Article →

North Central League II all-league boys basketball, 2012-13

Apr 16th, 2013
Rincon Valley Christian senior Garrett Robert is MVP Read Article →

North Central League I all-league boys basketball, 2012-13

Apr 16th, 2013
Willits junior Jon Montez is MVP Read Article →

Sonoma County League all-league boys basketball, 2012-13

Apr 16th, 2013
Analy teammates Gabe Greenberg-Pines and Josiah Sorensen are co-MVPs. Read Article →

Empire roundup: Newman’s Bonfigli gets coach of year award

Apr 12th, 2013
Directing the Cardinals to the Nor Cal championship and the California Interscholastic Federation state title game, Tom Bonfigli did one of his best jobs in his 20th season with Cardinal Newman. Read Article →
Casa Grande's Josh Akognon is expected to sign a 10-day contract with the Dallas Mavericks and join the team Thursday night. Credit: Crista Jeremiason / Press Democrat

Akognon signs NBA contract

Apr 3rd, 2013
Akognon was grocery shopping with his wife when he got the news from his agent. The Dallas Mavericks have offered Akognon a 10-day contract. The Casa Grande graduate is the first Redwood Empire product in memory to suit up for an NBA team. Read Article →

Empire roundup: Newman finishes ninth in basketball rankings, Casa baseball team might crack Top 20

Mar 29th, 2013
After a record-setting season that included a trip to the state title game, Cardinal Newman was ranked ninth in Division 4 by Cal-Hi Sports. Read Article →
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT SRJC basketball player Bobby Sharp.

SRJC basketball: Bobby Sharp all-state, headed for Portland

Mar 25th, 2013
Bear Cubs men’s, women’s teams earn multiple state and conference awards Read Article →
Cardinal Newman's Coach Tom Bonfigli talks to his team after their loss to Pacific Hills High School in the boys CIF State Division IV basketball championship held at the Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on March 23, 2013. Players are, from left, Kyle King, Kenny Love, Tim McCullough, Julian Torres. (Scott Manchester / The Press Democrat)

Cardinal Newman takes Pacific Hills to wire but comes up short in title game

Mar 23rd, 2013
The Cardinals played with skill, heart and efficiency for most of their game against Pacific Hills of West Hollywood. They eventually fell 58-52, joining the 1989, 1996 and 2007 squads as state runners-up. Read Article →
Cardinal Newman senior Shelby Darrall, of St. Helena, sings the national anthem before Saturday's CIF State Division 4 basketball championship between Cardinal Newman and Pacific Hills in Sacramento. (Scott Manchester / The Press Democrat)

Notebook: Newman senior sings national anthem, Coach Lloyd joins fans in Sacramento

Mar 23rd, 2013
Legendary Cardinals football coach Ed Lloyd was in the stands cheering for the basketball team and catching up with alumni. Read Article →
By CRISTA JEREMIASON / The Press Democrat Cardinal Newman's Tim McCullough goes to the basket as Pacific Hills High School's Namon Wright defends during the CIF State Division IV boys basketball championship held at the Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Saturday, March 23, 2013.

PADECKY: Cardinals should celebrate, even after loss

Mar 23rd, 2013
Newman didn’t lose to five guys named Moe. They lost to a team that deserved to be a D4 champ because the Bruins made two fewer critical mistakes than the Cardinals. Newman has no reason to hide from this game. Read Article →
Cardinal Newman guard Kenny Love listens to coach Tom Bonfigli talk about the upcoming state championship game during a team meeting Wednesday. (Christopher Chung / The Press Democrat)

Boys basketball: Newman’s unselfish Love has inspired Cardinals

Mar 22nd, 2013
Cardinal Newman's Kenny Love's scoring is down this season, but only because he's been doing just about everything else better, his team and coach say. Read Article →

Boys basketball: Newman’s opponent has impressive pedigree

Mar 22nd, 2013
Pacific Hills already has one state championship. The Los Angeles school battled through a tough field in the Southern Section to get to the sate title game. Read Article →
CHRISTOPHER CHUNG / The Press Democrat Cardinal Newman basketball coach Tom Bonfigli instructs his players during practice in Santa Rosa, on Wednesday, March 20, 2013.

Cardinals primed for a banner year?

Mar 21st, 2013
Cardinal Newman boys set sights on state basketball championship Read Article →
CHRISTOPHER CHUNG / The Press Democrat Cardinal Newman basketball players Corey Hammell, left, Tim McCullough, Sebastian Rodrigues and Sean Martin watch their teammates, as they take a break on the sidelines, during practice in Santa Rosa, on Wednesday, March 20, 2013.

PADECKY: Cardinals used to excessive heat spotlight brings

Mar 21st, 2013
If a kid is bothered by boos and jeers, Newman wouldn’t be a good fit for him. Newman kids circle the wagons when the verbal darts come. They become closer for it. Read Article →
CRISTA JEREMIASON / The Press Democrat Former Analy and SRJC star Kevin Aronis is a reserve for New Mexico State this season.

Analy grad Kevin Aronis in Big Dance

Mar 17th, 2013
Analy and Santa Rosa JC grad Kevin Aronis has made it to the NCAA Tournament as a member of the New Mexico State Aggies. Read Article →
By CRISTA JEREMIASON / The Press Democrat Cardinal Newman's Corey Hammell, center, had 20 points and 12 rebounds in Saturday's win.

PADECKY: Near perfection brings Bonfigli to tears

Mar 16th, 2013
“We were supposed to get killed. We were from the North Bay. But we were dominant. That first quarter, we gave a clinic. That was the best basketball game Newman has played since I came back to coaching at Newman six years ago," said the Cardinal Newman coach of Saturday's winning performance. Read Article →
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