At age 17, Mackenzie McDonald's serve clocks in at over 115 mph.
After two years of seismic reconstruction, the UC Berkeley football stadium, which straddles the Hayward Fault, received a press debut Friday in advance of returning to Cal football duty on Sept. 1.
There are currently three programs for free tickets -- one as easy as signing up for an email subscription.
J.K. Kramer, formerly with the Morgan Hill Swim Club, is now heading up the local program. You can meet him at an Aug. 28 potluck and also attend a parent information session.
Kent Trail to Hidden Lake is a hiker's hike. The narrow rocky trail runs along secluded Alpine Lake, up through a redwood forest to Hidden Lake, and then back along dry Rocky Ridge with great views. 5.2 miles. Dogs on leash OK.
The men's four, including Piedmonter Scott Gault, won the bronze medal today.
The men's four won its heat in the semi-finals Thursday, qualifying for medal contention in the finals.
The men's eight finished fourth in Wednesday's Olympics rowing finals, just three-tenths of a second behind bronze medal winner Great Britain. Zach Vlahos of Piedmont was coxswain for the U.S. team.
All eyes are on the men's eight, with Piedmonter Zach Vlahos as coxswain.
The men's four, including Piedmonter Scott Gault, won their heat Monday.
New this year: team prizes. Sign up by Sept. 14 for the lowest registration fees.
Judy Shipp was Piedmont's only registered runner in Sunday's event.
Local Olympic competitors past, present and, possibly, future.
Two Piedmont residents, Scott Gault and Zach Vlahos, will compete in the 2012 Olympics in London, both in rowing events.
The 12-year-old baseball all-stars from Piedmont and Oakland won five of their six games at the week-long tournament in San Anselmo.
Lamorinda Baseball Academy's 12u Generals posted a 6-1 record at Cooperstown tournament. Three Piedmont ballplayers contributed to the wins.
Courtney and her sister Ashley gave their names to the PHS Paris Twins Classic women's basketball tournament.
Wrapping up the Piedmont Baseball Softball Foundation season with a championship!
Thank you to Oakland Strokes team photographer Lynn Owens for sharing her photos that capture the excitement of the USRowing Youth National Championships, with plenty of Piedmonters aboard.
The Ball Hogs beat two Oakland teams, win their division.
Semi-finals and tournaments.
With Piedmonters in both boats, the women's varsity 8 and women's lightweight 8 took first place in their respective races.
The women's 8 and women's lightweight 8 qualified Saturday for the finals in the USRowing National Youth championships. Here's how to watch.
A team member from Piedmont was named MVP of the Jay Ribera Memorial Tournament.
Season wrap-ups and playoff games.
Scott Gault, who also competed in the 2008 Olympic Games, was named to the men's four by U.S. Rowing Monday. He began his rowing career with the Oakland Strokes.
Mackenzie McDonald is among seven U.S. boys who will compete in the main and qualifying draws.