Slideshow: Tam Girls Lacrosse and JV Baseball

Girls lax team falls to Redwood 11-10 while the JV baseball squad tops Justin-Siena.

Bolinas Ridge: Time to Stop Hiding

Easy to Moderate out and back hike in open rolling grassland. Fantastic views of Tomales Bay. All welcome. Dogs on leash OK.

Captains Steady Tam Softball Squad After Tough Loss

Olivia Trombadore's inspirational speech after a stunning loss to Terra Linda has turned the Red-tailed Hawks back in a winning direction.

Mt. Carmel CYO Hoops Teams Cap Dominant Season

Lakers defeat Stealers for fifth grade B league championship, with Mill Valley swuads making up the entire Final Four.

Slideshow: Tam Swimming Tops Trojans

Red-tailed Hawks speed past Terra Linda Friday in an MCAL battle by a score of 111 to 74.

Puddle Jumping at Lake Lagunitas

Easy, gently sloped and sheltered, Lake Lagunitas makes a safe haven in stormy weather. 1.5 miles. All welcome, dogs on leash.

Older Brother Lights Path to Cornell for Tam Star

Ten years after his brother Matt made the Ivy League school's baseball team, Ian Light is not letting major shoulder surgery shatter his longtime dream.

Little Lee a Big Hit for Hawks in Softball

MCAL's smallest designated hitter surprises San Marin's ace pitcher with a game-winning double and is now hitting an amazing .385 as a freshman.

Hike, Bike or Run Concrete Pipe (Flat) Road

Hike, bike or run on this easy to moderate outing in the Fairfax hills. Great for family hikes or bike rides. 4.4 Miles. Dogs on leash welcome.

Moms Talk: Get On Up

In this week's edition of Moms Talk, a local mom asks for suggestions to get her kids off the couch and moving.

Mill Valley’s Polansky Nabs Ivy League Honor

Branson grad named 2011 Defensive Player of the Year after stellar sophomore campaign on the way to league title.

Seniors Anchor Tam Girls Soccer Lineup

Returning all-MCAL players Kalia Rothlind, Storie Ledger and Phebe Miller give Hawks the core they hope will propel them past Redwood this season.

Tam's May, Stornaiuolo honored by MCAL

Junior Jenna May earns first-team all-league honors in girls basketball in a vote of the coaches, while Frankie Stornaiuolo is named to the boys' second team.

Ring Around Ring Mountain

Early wildflowers and an easy walk on rolling grassland, with a rocky Irish feel. About two and a half miles. Dogs on leash. Hiking only on the loop trail.

Tam Softball Squad Co-Hosts Skills Clinic

Tam High stars Scarsella and Fong and their teammates join with their friendly Redwood rivals to put on annual event for third- through eighth-grade girls Saturday.

Explore the Estuary at Rush Creek

Walk or bicycle along estuary wetlands and oak ridges. Abundant bird life and wildflowers. All welcome. Dogs on Leash OK.

District Rebuffs Calls to Bring Burgos Back to Tam Tennis Team

After dismissal of sexual misconduct case against former coach, parents seek to get him back involved in the program, to no avail.

With Depth and Camaraderie, Tam Baseball Squad Targets Playoffs

Hawks are deep on the mound and all around the diamond, boosting optimism for a club that has fallen just short each of the past two MCAL seasons.

NCS Success Shows Bright Future for Tam Wrestling

Freshman Matt Carleston and sophomore Oliver Duler surprise at the annual event, while senior Pablo Cortez guts out five matches before seeing his prep career end.

Tam Girls Steamrolled in NCS Hoops Battle

Campolindo comes out aggressive and on fire, putting the Hawks on their heels early but eyeing an MCAL title next season.

Bald Hill: Amazing Views and Wildflowers

Hike to the top of Bald Hill from Phoenix Lake. Sweeping views, early wildflowers and maybe some snow! Five and a half miles. Dogs on leash OK.

Frosh Power Tam Girls to NCS Hoops Win

Undermanned Albany Cougars push Red-tailed Hawks to the limit, but freshmen help spark comeback victory.

World Series Trophy Hits Marin Wednesday

The San Francisco Giants 2010 World Series Trophy will be at the San Rafael Community Center tomorrow at 10:30 a.m.

Tam Girls Earn Home Game to Open NCS Basketball

Albany visits the seventh-seeded Hawks in Round 1 on Tuesday, with the winner having to deal with powerful Campolindo, which already beat Tam, in Friday's quarterfinals.

Jetton Has to Work Hard to Earn Trip to NCS

Tam heavyweight rallies in the third period to finish third in the MCAL wrestling meet and keep his season alive along with Pablo Cortez and Oliver Duler.

Roy's Redwoods in San Geronimo Valley

Meander through the redwoods. Easy access. Dogs on leash welcome.

Tam Seeks to Take Final Step in Softball

Team that has come close the last two years returns its ace pitcher, Kim Scarsella, and adds two key freshmen in an attempt to win an elusive championship.

Tam Falls in MCAL Semis to Branson, Eyes NCS Bid

Despite a gutsy third quarter and 18 points from Jenna May, Hawks fall to veteran Bulls squad.

Tam Girls Top San Marin in OT Playoff Thriller

Hawks snap out an offensive haze, stave off Mustangs’ comeback and survive overtime to advance to MCAL semifinals against Branson.

Boys Hoops: Turnovers Doom Tam in MCAL Loss

Hawks prepared for Justin-Siena press in practice, but couldn't handle it in live action despite Frankie Stornaiuolo's 16 points and Peter Malmquist's 13.

Girls Hoops: Short-Handed Hawks Fall to Justin-Siena

Tam's injury-plagued squad gets 17 points from Jenna May and 12 from Hallie Brauner, but it's not enough to hold off the Braves in MCAL action.

Boys Hoops: Hawks Can't Catch Terra Linda

Strong play in the fourth quarter, led by Jordan Bolli-Thompson, gives Tam a chance, but Trojans quell the comeback.

Girls Hoops: May's Return Sparks Tam Triumph

Junior guard-forward scores 21 of her team's 39 points as the Hawks hold on for a narrow win over Terra Linda in MCAL girls basketball.

Tam Boys Face Uphill Climb in NCS Hoops Bid

Hawks enter MCAL play as the only team in the league with a losing record, but a new playoff format gives them -- and everyone else -- a chance to improve their win total.

Tam Tennis Stars Square Off in NCS Final Today

Top seed Chelsea Hayashi will meet teammate and fellow sophomore Hillary Fazekas in North Coast Section D-II singles finals.

Library Stokes Your Baseball Fever Tonight

Trio of writers with baseball books out will discuss the Giants' 2010 World Series championship and deeper issues like the sport's impact on U.S. foreign policy.

Tam Soccer Splits Pair, Seeks Playoff Push

After getting shut out by Branson, Red-tailed Hawks rebounded with a solid 4-0 trouncing of Terra Linda.

Girls Volleyball: Terra Linda 3, Tam 0

Red-tailed Hawks kept each set close until the end despite a knee injury to the indomitable Shoshana Herzog.

Girls Golf: Tam topples Terra Linda

In their best outing of the season, Red-tailed Hawks defeat Terra Linda by 47 strokes.

Boys' Water Polo: Tam 14, San Marin 5

Red-tailed Hawks cruise past San Marin, their 10th win in their last 11 games, and maintain a tie for top MCAL seed.