April 30th, 2009 03:28am
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Posted by: Press Democrat correspondent Dewey Forget
Kylie Goltze may lead the league in dirty uniforms. The speedy Rancho Cotate senior plays softball with gusto, sliding into a bag or diving to make a spectacular stop on a grounder with regularity. Goltze is the recognized leader for the Cougars, one of the top teams in the Redwood Empire.
Cougars’ coach Dave Johnson says she can be vocal, but usually leads by example. …
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April 30th, 2009 03:24am
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Posted by: Press Democrat correspondent Dewey Forget
Talking with North Bay League and Sonoma County League softball coaches, a common refrain is revealed – depth and quality of pitching is down this season. Hitting around the league is up. Undefeated Montgomery is hitting .337 as a team.
With that in mind, consider the recent match-up between Rancho Cotate and Montgomery. The Vikings won 1-0 to run their record to 19-0. …
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April 30th, 2009 03:22am
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Posted by: Press Democrat correspondent Dewey Forget
A recent conversation with Rancho Cotate baseball coach Jeff Ogston got around to the quality of baseball in the Redwood Empire.
Ogston, who coaches the under-18 Sonoma County Rebels, says the idea that local teams don’t have the talent or measure up with East Bay teams, or Bay area teams in general, is pure hog-wash. Ogston points out that each year the Rebels travel to …
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April 25th, 2009 10:31pm
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Posted by: Staff Writer Eric Branch
Professional decathlete Jake Arnold, an alternate on the 2008 U.S. Olympic team, will appear at the Santa Rosa All-City track and field meet at Santa Rosa High on Friday night and compete in an exhibition pole vault.
Arnold, 25, the two-time defending U.S. indoor champion who attended Maria Carrillo, will attempt to set the record for the highest pole vault in the Redwood Empire. The record …
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April 25th, 2009 01:29pm
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Posted by: PD correspondent Dewey Forget
Familiarity may not breed contempt in local high school baseball circles, but it can certainly be frustrating. Case in point: Rancho Cotate and Montgomery. Vikings’ lefty Kevin Lavarta tossed a two-hitter at Rancho on Friday, a performance Cougars’ coach Jeff Ogston called frustrating.
It seems Ogston and the Cougars know Lavarta well. Ogston coaches the Sonoma County Rebels, an 18-under travel team in the summer. …
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April 24th, 2009 08:12pm
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Cardinal Newman’s golf team broke its own school record set on Tuesday by shooting even-par 360 at Santa Rosa Golf and Country Club in a NBL match Thursday against Piner.
Newman’s scores included Alex Reno, 70, Charlie Welch 71, Corey Robello 73, Chris Gregus 73, Alex Revelle 73.
It’s the first time anyone can remember a high school team in the Empre shooting par in a match at an area course.
On Tuesday, …
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April 23rd, 2009 04:30pm
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This probably rates as a stupid question, but why are there so many good young golfers now?
I’m sure it has to do with taking up the sport at a young age (I don’t think I played my first round of golf until I was out of high school) and having better athletes playing.
I know the equipment technology in golf is fantastic, but you still have to swing the driver or …
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April 23rd, 2009 02:22am
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Posted by: PD correspondent Dewey Forget
St. Vincent defeated Clear Lake 9-8 Tuesday. Not completely unexpected. After all, the Mustangs are the defending North Central League I – South softball champs and this was their league opener against the Cardinals.
It was, however, an unusual game in several respects. First, St. Vincent’s starter Kelsey Joyce walked seven batters, hit three and threw three wild pitches, leading to six runs. The Mustangs also …
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April 23rd, 2009 01:39am
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Posted by: Staff Writer Eric Branch
After his slumping team lost to Piner, 9-1, Tuesday, Maria Carrillo baseball coach Steve Tagnolli had no trouble finding someone to blame.
The Pumas dropped to 7-12 after their 11th loss in their past 13 games. As a result, Tagnolli took dead aim … at himself.
“We haven’t played well, I think we’ve established we’re not a very good baseball team,” Tagnolli said. “And I told the …
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April 17th, 2009 08:25pm
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Next week starts second half play for Empire baseball teams in the North Bay League and Sonoma County League.
Can Montgomery hang on for the NBL title or can Cardinal Newman overtake the Vikings?
What about Rancho Cotate and Piner. Do they have a shot? What about hard-charging Ukiah after the Wildcats put themselves back in the race. Can Carrillo make a run?
And in the SCL, is Casa Grande capable of holding …
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