Sports

Ben Wiley -- Encinal sophomore Jazzy Alcantar takes a contested three-pointer in Saturday’s contest between the Jets and Hornets at Encinal’s home gym.

Hornets Sting Encinal Once Again

Feb 07,2023

The Alameda High School (AHS) women’s basketball team defeated city rivals Encinal High School (EHS) for the second time this year, leading from start to finish en route to a 65-41 victory.

Photos courtesy Alameda Education Foundation -- The Lincoln Middle School Div. 1 championship team.

Lincoln Middle Roars to Victory in Girls’ Basketball Championships

Feb 01,2023

The Lincoln Middle School Lions roared to a double victory by clinching the Alameda Education Foundation’s (AEF) Division I and II girls’ basketball championships. Capping an undefeated season, the Lincoln Div. I team faced off against the Wood Middle School Beavers on Jan. 24.

Sadie Merry -- Encinal High junior Izzy Huxley looks to pass against Castro Valley on Jan 26.

High School Sports Results: Jan. 23 to 29

Jan 30,2023

Men’s Basketball
• St. Joseph Notre Dame (SJND) lost to Ygnacio Valley High of Concord, 58-49 (Jan. 23); lost to Alameda High School, 57-49 (Jan. 25); lost to Piedmont High School, 63-47 (Jan. 27).

Alameda Recreation and Parks Department -- As the popularity of pickleball in Alameda grows, finding an available court to play in might become a problem

Pickleball Frenzy Sweeps the Island

Jan 26,2023

Pickleball, the latest craze in racket sports, experienced a surge in popularity as Americans sought a socially distant outdoor activity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

High School Sports Results: Jan. 16 to 22

Jan 26,2023

Men’s Basketball
• St. Joseph Notre Dame (SJND) lost to Berkeley High School, 58-49 (Jan. 18); lost to Castro Valley High School, 56-48 (Jan. 20).

Crystal Le -- Encinal High senior Diego Cerna scores a layup against Alameda on January 21.

Hornets Complete Season Sweep of Jets

Jan 23,2023

The Alameda High School (AHS) men’s basketball team held off a spirited late comeback attempt by the host Encinal High School (EHS) to season sweep over their city rivals on Jan. 21.

Malia Gordon -- Encinal High sophomore Jazzy Alcantar scrambles for a loose ball against SJND on Jan. 10.

High School Sports Results: Jan. 9 to 15

Jan 16,2023

Men’s Basketball
• St. Joseph Notre Dame (SJND) lost to Bishop O’Dowd of Oakland, 53-45 (Jan. 11); lost to San Leandro High School, 48-47 (Jan. 13); lost to Saratoga High School, 59-47 (Jan. 14).

Alameda Girls Softball Registration Still Open

Jan 11,2023

The Alameda Girls Softball Association (AGSA) extended its spring season registration. Registration for the 8-and-under, 10-and-under, 12-and-under, and 14-and-under divisions were extended to Jan. 13, while the 6-and-under league registration was moved to Jan. 20.

Kaleb Westbrooks -- Encinal High sophomore Jazzy Alcantar scores two points in Jets’ 67-43 loss to Alameda High on Saturday, Jan. 7.

High School Sports Results: Jan. 2 to 8

Jan 09,2023

Men’s Basketball
• St. Joseph Notre Dame (SJND) lost to Piedmont High School, 62-46 (Jan. 6).
• Alameda High School (AHS) defeated Bishop O’Dowd of Oakland, 63-53 (Jan. 6); defeated Encinal High, 54-43 (Jan. 7).

Team Hustle Instagram -- AHS’s men’s basketball coach Miles Tarver has led the Hornets to an 11-2 overall record midway through his first season.

Alameda High’s Tarver Named Coach of the Week

Jan 09,2023

Alameda High School’s (AHS) men’s basketball coach Miles Tarver was named the Golden State Warriors Cal-Hi Sports head coach of the week. The announcement was made on the weekly Cal-Hi Sports television program on Sunday, Jan. 8.

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