Football: Foothill Cruises Past Novato

A 21-point second quarter and a stingy defense led the way for the Falcons.

Soccer Mom Leaves the Game

Pleasanton soccer organization is one of the most popular in the state, but some turn in cleats for family time.

Football: Amador Valley Scores in Final 1:05 to Knock Off Freedom 7-0

Ashtiani's 3-yard run makes the difference in defensive struggle

Football: Foothill Uses Double-Wing Offense, Beats Pitt 24-7

Quarterback David Camarena completes 9 of 11 passes for 111 yards.

Amador Valley Girls Water Polo Preview: Growing Pains

Dons return only 2 starters, already building toward 2011 season

Babe Ruth: Tri-Valley 14s Win World Series Championship

Tri-Valley gets revenge against Tallahassee in the title game.

Amador Valley Cross Country Preview: Dons Committed to Success

Girls running for top NCS finish; boys looking for leaders in 2010.

Foothill Girls Golf Preview: Experienced Team Aims for State Tournament

Team returns every member of undefeated team from last year.

Foothill Football Preview: Falcons Enter Year as Bit of an Unknown

Quarterback remains the biggest question mark headed into Friday's season-opener against Pittsburg.

Amador Valley Girls Tennis Preview: Dons Look to Return to NCS Playoffs

Confidence growing after first ever NCS playoff appearance in 2009.

Amador Valley Girls Volleyball Preview: Dons Dreaming of December

Defending NCS champs graduated six seniors, but still aim for State finals in 2010

Alumni update: Former Foothill QB Mannion Drawing Rave Reviews at Oregon State

A collection of stories touching on Mannion's transition to Division I football.

Youth sports: Sharks Have Good Showing at Tri-Valley Swim League Championships

Pleasanton-based team finishes fifth at the meet.

Aquatic Center Event To Bring In 900 Participants, Swimmers to Aquatic Center

Championship swim meet will be held July 31.

Pleasanton Residents Among San Francisco Marathon Participants

There were 26 Pleasanton residents who ran the full marathon race out of the 24,000 registered runners.

Babe Ruth: Dronkers' Dominant Outing Wins Tri-Valley 14s NorCal Title

Tri-Valley from edges out Woodland 3-0 to claim second NorCal title for the league in as many days.

Youth sports: 12C Phantom Makes Championship Game

The team also pulled off a triple-play.

Pleasanton's Paula Creamer wins U.S. Women's Open

Despite a thumb injury, Creamer rose to the top on Sunday to win her first major championship.

Jockey Chad Schvaneveldt Wins Third Stakes Race on Sunday with Restless Youth

Restless Youth Wins the 49th Running of Sam J. Whitting Memorial Handicap.

Phantom Softball – 12C Tournament

Phantom wins three games in Sunnyvale tournament.

Little League All Stars: Pleasanton American 12s Come Up Short

Pleasanton American couldn't hang offensively with Danville in a double-digit loss.

Little League All Stars: Pleasanton American 12s Fall to San Ramon

PALL will need to win its next game to get a rematch with San Ramon, which it would have to beat twice to claim the tournament championship

Little League All Stars: Pleasanton National 11s Shut Out By Danville

Pleasanton drops to the loser's bracket after struggling at the plate

July 1 Fair Racing Picks

Local handicapper Dennis Miller provides his daily insights at the race tracks.

Horse Racing Hero Returns to Pleasanton

Preakness-winning jockey and former Pleasanton deli cook, Martin Garcia, met with fans at Alameda County Fair on Wednesday

Little League All Stars: Pleasanton American 12s Advance to Winner's Bracket Final

Team now two wins away from tournament championship

Youth sports: Phantom 12C Earns a Pair of Victories Before Losing

Team is the No. 2 for the Father's Day tournament in San Ramon

Little League All Stars: Pleasanton American 12s Have Easy Time With Pleasanton National

10-run rule comes into play after five innings

23rd Annual "Tri for Fun" Event Set for Saturday

Annual series of three amateur triathlons to take place at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park

Isaacs Named Athletic Director at Foothill

Former basketball coach replaces outgoing AD John Mannion

Pleasanton Girls Softball League Roundup —June 11

Results from around Pleasanton

Foothill's Will Anderson Drafted by Tampa Bay Rays

The right-handed pitcher is undecided on whether to sign or go to Fresno State

Baseball: Amador Claims First NCS Title with 12-1 Win Against Foothill — Updated

Alex Osterholt went 6 1/3 innings in relief to lead the Dons to the win

Amador, Foothill Championship One of Biggest Games in Pleasanton History — With Live Blog Coverage

Follow the action live on Pleasanton Patch at 4 p.m.

Amador Valley vs Foothill, By The Numbers

Live blog coverage of Saturday's championship game will be provided by Pleasanton Patch

Baseball: Theofanopolous' Walk-Off Double Sends Foothill to NCS Championship

The Falcons will play rival Amador Valley in the championship on Saturday at Dougherty Valley High

Baseball: Amador Eeks Out Close Win

Moroney, Bullpen Pace Dons to Victory over DVA

Girls Lacrosse: Amador Valley Places Second in NCS Tournament

Dons fall to Mustangs 6-5 in NCS Championship

Softball: Amador Stunned by Berkeley

The No. 6-seeded Dons are an upset victim in the NCS first round

Baseball: Foothill Will Play NCS Baseball Game Today at 5 p.m.

Falcons will now host Washington on Wednesday