April 18, 2008

Evergreen Sports

Evergreen Ice Hockey Players 2008 State Champions

On Sunday, Apr. 6 in Escondido, the Santa Clara Blackhawk’s Bantam A travel ice hockey team brought home the CAHA (California Amateur Hockey Association) Bantam A State Championship by defeating the Stockton Colts. The four Bantam A ice hockey players from Evergreen - Erik Leaf, Brandon Shank, Justin Hubert and Ben Westmoreland - helped the state championship in an exciting 3 – 2 overtime victory after coming back from a two goal deficit.

The top two northern and southern California playoff teams in their division advanced to the California Amateur Hockey Associations state Championships. This year there were approximately 700 Amateur Travel Bantam players (aged 13 - 14) on 42 teams. Of the 42 teams, 27 teams with about 400 players ranked at the highest "A" level. The state championship capped off a great season for the Evergreen hockey players and their Blackhawk team who won the San Jose Winter Classic Tournament in December and the Las Vegas Presidents Day Tournament in February along with finishing in first place for NORCAL league play. The state championship represents the highest level of achievement for travel hockey players.

News from the Villages

Ryan McHale, Defensive End for the San Jose State Varsity Football Team was in no hurry to get into the locker room following SJSU’s Spring Football at Spartan Stadium on Saturday, Apr. 12. McHale autographed a Spartan “T” Shirt worn by a young fan who may be playing in Spartan Stadium himself someday.

The SJSU Spartans open their schedule against the University of California, Davis in Spartan Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 30.. For ticket information visit their website at www.sjsuspartans.com and/or phone (408) 924-7589.

Photo/Caption by Thom Harney

Hinman and Harney win medals at Senior Games

Garnering a total of seven medals competing in the Bay Area Senior Games on Mar. 17 at Stanford University, Jean Hinman and Thom Harney (above) excelled at swimming.

Hinman took the gold in the women’s 100 meter breast stroke, a second place in the 100 freestyle and 50 breast stroke and placed third in the 50 freestyle.

Harney was second in the50 butterfly, third in in the breast stoke and in the backstroke. He also participated in track and field events.

Both athletes have always enjoyed sports. Hinman has been a competitive swimmer for years. Harney played football at San Jose Dtate and with the San Jose Packers in the ‘50’s.

Pat Tillman... a man of action

The Pat Tillman Foundation would like to invite you and your family to participate in Pat's Run. The Third Annual San Jose Pat's Run is just around the corner! The 4.2 mile run / walk celebrates the life of Pat Tillman and his legacy that continues to inspire others. The family event features a free 0.42 Kids Run, live entertainment, expo, food and carnival activities for kids.

Help support the Pat Tillman Foundation, a non-profit organization that carries forward Tillman’s legacy through a unique and competitive leadership program. The Found-ation's flagship program, Leadership Through Action at Arizona State University (ASU), develops the leadership skills of carefully selected “Tillman Scholars,” who then put these skills into practice through diverse service projects. Funds from both races will support the Found-ation's programs, and Pat's Run in San Jose will directly benefit students from the greater San Jose area who are selected to become Tillman Scholars.

The run will be held Sat., May 3 at Leland High School, on Via Valiente at the gate leading into Pat Tillman Stadium. Leland High School is located at 6677 Camden Ave. Walk-up registration open May 2 from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and race day from 6 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. at the Via Valiente registration desk at Leland High School. Pre-registration is $25 per person through April 27, and $35 thereafter.

For more information, visit PatsRun.com.

EVERGREEN SPORTS SCHEDULES 4/19 - 5/2

Evergreen Valley High
4-22 – Badminton at Piedmont Hills
4-23 – Baseball v. Lincoln
4-23 – Boys’ tennis league team finals
4-23 – Softball v. Santa Teresa

4-24 – Badminton v. Santa Teresa
4-24 – Boys’ tennis league team finals
4-24 – Track meet v. Oak Grove

4-25 – Baseball v. Prospect
4-25 – Boys’ tennis league team finals
4-25 – Softball at Pioneer
4-25 – Swimming v. Piedmont Hills

4-28 – Baseball at Sobrato

4-29 – Badminton at Independence
4-29 – Track meet v. Piedmont Hills

4-30 – Baseball v. Willow Glen
4-30 – Boys’ tennis CCS team play
4-30 – BVAL diving and swim finals at Live Oak
4-30 – Softball v. Westmont

5-01 – Badminton at Leland
5-01 – BVAL diving and swim finals at Live Oak
5-01 – Track BVAL division finals at Mt. Pleasant

5-02 – Baseball at Del Mar
5-02 – BVAL diving and swim finals at Live Oak
5-02 – Softball v. Piedmont Hills

Mt. Pleasant High
4-22 – Badminton at Del Mar

4-23 – Baseball v. Oak Grove
4-23 – Boys’ tennis league team finals
4-23 – Softball v. Del Mar

4-24 – Badminton v. Andrew Hill
4-24 – Boys’ tennis league team finals
4-24 – Swimming at Del Mar

4-25 – Baseball v. Del Mar
4-25 – Boys’ tennis league team finals
4-25 – Softball at Oak Grove

4-28 – Baseball v. Lincoln

4-29 – Badminton at Overfelt

4-30 – Baseball at Prospect
4-30 – Boys’ tennis CCS team play
4-30 – Softball v. Branham

5-01 – Track BVAL division finals at Mt. Pleasant

5-02 – Baseball at Sobrato
5-02 – Softball v. Sobrato
5-02 – Swimming BVAL finals at Independence

Silver Creek High
4-22 – Badminton v. Westmont
4-22 – Baseball v. Yerba Buena

4-23 – Boys’ tennis league team finals
4-23 – Softball at Independence

4-24 – Badminton at Leland
4-24 – Baseball v. Andrew Hill
4-24 – Boys’ tennis league team finals
4-24 – Swimming v. Independence
4-24 – Track meet v. Piedmont Hills

4-25 – Boys’ tennis league team finals
4-25 – Softball v. Prospect

4-28 – Baseball at James Lick

4-29 – Badminton at Piedmont

4-30 – Baseball v. Independence
4-30 – Boys’ tennis CCS team play
4-30 – Softball v. Del Mar

5-01 – Badminton at Oak Grove
5-01 – Track BVAL division finals at Mt. Pleasant

5-02 – Baseball at San Jose
5-02 – Softball v. Sobrato
5-02 – Swimming BVAL finals at Independence

For more information on local games, log on to the BVAL web site at www.bval.org.

—Helen Hong

TimesSports Briefs

Walk For Life / Charged Up For Life 5K Run
Community Pregnancy Centers will hold its annual fundraising “Walk For Life & Charged Up For Life” 5K Run at Almaden Lake Park, Arroyo Picnic Site in San Jose on Saturday, April 26.  Take a beautiful walk around Almaden Lake or Run on the Los Alamitos Creek Trail. This year’s event will offer exciting activities for the whole family, including a light continental breakfast, kid’s zone, bingo, and a raffle. The event is being sponsored by C28 and KLOVE.

All proceeds from this event benefit the Community Pregnancy Centers, and will help to make the community aware of the many important services offered at CPC’s throughout Silicon Valley. All services are available to the community without charge and are confidential. You may register, or download a registration brochure on-line at www.mycpc.org or you may register on site at 8:30 a.m. The walk/run begins at 9 a.m. For additional information please contact Paula at 229-9836 or at paula@mycpc.org.

San Jose area residents participate in 2008 WALK MS for Multiple Sclerosis
Hundreds of San Jose area residents will make great strides in the fight against multiple sclerosis (MS) at Walk MS San Jose, held Saturday, May 3 Organized by the Northern California Chapter of the National MS Society, San Jose is one of 11 Walk MS locations throughout Northern California.

Walk MS participants can chose between a 5K or 10K walk along the Guadeloupe River Trails starting and finishing at Arena Green Park. Walkers will be greeted at the festive finish line with a free lunch provided by Subway and live entertainment provided by MOViN 99.7 and the Los Gatos High School Steel Drum Band. There will be a special victory martial arts demonstration led by San Jose Walk Ambassador, Laine Meyer. Funds raised will go towards critical research and programs for the 20,000 Northern Californians living with MS.

Registration begins at 8 a.m.; the walk starts at 9 a.m. For more information and to register online, visit nationalMSsociety.org/walkMS or call 1-800-FIGHT-MS.

Presentation High School’s 23rd Annual Golf Tournament
This annual fundraising event is scheduled for May 9 at the Cinnabar Hills Golf Club. Lunch is set for 11:30 a.m. followed by a 12:30 p.m. Tee Off. The $225 cost includes golf fee, tee prize, lunch, course refreshments and the awards dinner. All proceeds benefit academic programs at Presentation High School. For additional information, contact Jane Jeziorski at 264-5110 x2428 or jjeziorski@pres-net.com.

Free city wide Youth Track Meet
The City of San Jose and San Jose Police Amateur Athletic Foundation are sponsoring the City Wide Youth Track Meet for boys and girls born between 1994-1999 (ages 9-14), on May 18, 2008 at Evergreen Valley High School, 3300 Quimby Road, San Jose. The event is free for all participants. For more information or to pre-register, please call Steve Ryan at 871-3825 or via email steve.ryan@sanjoseca.gov or Meet Director: Judi Baxter via email at judibax@sonic.net.

Evergreen Valley Soccer summer camps
EVS will be offering two soccer camps this summer. Sessions begin June 22 -26, with the All Girls Academy. The Academy is designed to help players develop all aspect of their game and topics will include:

Ball mastery
Beginning and intermediate technical skills
Small-sided games
Offensive/defensive team tactics
Training for speed/agility/quickness

Eligible girls are ages 8 – 17 and the fee is $145 per person (team discounts are available). Academy hours are 4 – 7 p.m.

The “Little Hawks” Academy is designed for players age 5 – 8 and focuses on having fun while learning new soccer skills. Coached by members of the EVC Men’s and Women’s Soccer Team, campers will participate in a variety of soccer games and activities. Session one is Aug. 4, 6 & 7 and Session two is Aug. 11, 13 &14. The fees are $90 fro one session, $140 for both. Hours are 9 – 11 a.m.

For additional information or to register, call Felicia Perez at 274-7900 x6910 or email Felicia.Perez@evc.edu.

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