SOFTBALL: Scots' PAL Bay Title Hopes Take a Hit

Carlmont falls two games out of first place with 3-1 road defeat to league-leading Hillsdale.

SOFTBALL RANKINGS: League Showdowns on Deck

Hillsdale to be tested by Carlmont and Cap; San Mateo and Woodside battle for PAL Ocean lead.

TRACK: Local Stars Tune up at CCS Top 8 Meet

Carlmont's Surovell finishes sixth in boys long jump in Los Gatos; Pacheco leads Serra pack.

Holden Becomes Cal Baptist's Strikeout Queen

Former Notre Dame High star breaks two records for NAIA power, eyes second national title.

SOFTBALL RANKINGS: Hillsdale Debuts at No. 1

Patch's initial hierarchy features an elite tier of three teams and a jumbled pack in middle of top 10.

BASEBALL: Errors Doom Scots in Loss to M-A

Five miscues play a leading role in Carlmont's 10-7 home defeat in a PAL Bay Division game; solid efforts of Hicks and Levine go for naught as Scots suffer third game of at least five errors.

Jepsen Renews Her Love of the Game at CSM

One-year hiatus helps former Notre Dame slugger to mature and rediscover passion for softball; All-American leads Bulldogs into playoffs in new role as ace, commits to Santa Clara University.

Registration Open for Belmont's Summer Activity Guide

Registration for summer activities in Belmont opens today.

Gryphons Take Regional Futsal Championship

98G and 99G win this year's competition.

SOFTBALL: Scots Hammer Mills 17-1

Carlmont improves to 4-0 in Peninsula Athletic League Bay Division with road rout of Vikings; slugging Scots have scored 37 runs in last four games.

Notre Dame Cheerleaders Win National Contest

Tigers claim title in Large Varsity Show Cheer division at USA Championships in Anaheim; relatively new program has blossomed into powerhouse with second straight national crown.

Weatherball: Fun Ways Baseball & Softball Teams Cope with Rain

Soggy conditions force teams to be creative with practice routines; Capture the Ball, baseball in school hallways & slip 'n slide are among replacement activities.

Notre Dame Poised to Continue Success in Division IV

Second of two-part series examines how Notre Dame and Soquel benefit from enrollment shifts and placement in lower division, Santa Cruz may have missed chance.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: St. Mary's Downs Notre Dame

Visiting Tigers suffer season-ending defeat to tall & athletic opponent in NorCal Division IV semis; Notre Dame seniors pleased with historic postseason showing.

Athlete of the Week: Adam Fecher

Find out what keeps Carlmont High junior Adam Fecher motivated to swim.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Tigers Roll to Big NorCal Win

Notre Dame clinches program's first-ever victory in state tourney in blowout fashion; Tigers face mammoth test in St. Mary's of Berkeley in Division IV semis on Sat.

VIDEO: Ceremony Marks Opening of Belmont Girls Softball Season

The teams celebrated the opening of the season on Saturday.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Notre Dame Wins CCS Crown!

Tigers secure first section title since 1999 by topping Scotts Valley in Division IV final; ball-hawking defense and late Flaherty 3-pointer lift Notre Dame at Santa Clara.

Belmont Blue Strikers Win U8 World Class Indoor Soccer League Championships

It was the first championship for most of the players.

Belmont-Redwood Shores AYSO Final Winter Select Scores 2/26

The scores from the past weekend's games.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Tigers to Play for CCS Title

Stout 'D' powers Notre Dame past semifinal barrier in eight-point win over visiting Soquel; Tigers take aim at 1st CCS crown since '99 against Scotts Valley on Fri.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Notre Dame 'D' Delivers

Hosts limit Gunderson to nine second-half points in CCS Division IV quarterfinal victory; Tigers look to advance to first final since 1999 when facing Soquel in semis.

Belmont-Redwood Shores AYSO Winter Select Scores 2/19/2011

The scores from the past weekend's games.

RANKINGS: Carlmont Soccer Teams Look Solid

Scot girls soccer enters Peninsula charts at No. 8; Notre Dame hoops struggling in rugged WCAL.

GIRLS SOCCER: Notre Dame Grabs 1st WCAL Win

Tiger defense and goalie Sideris ward off Presentation in 2-1 triumph; Notre Dame hopes to build momentum for postseason run.