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File Photo -- California Coaches Association Hall of Famer Don Lippi announced his retirement from coaching after more than 45 years in the profession. (Pictured: Lippi instructs his SJND players during the 2016 CIF Div. V title game.

Legendary Pilots Coach Retires

Mar 28,2023

Long-time St. Joseph Notre Dame (SJND) head basketball coach Don Lippi announced he is stepping away from his role as the leader of the men’s basketball program. Lippi’s retirement was announced in an article on the SJND website.

City of Alameda Announces 4th of July Parade Winners

Jul 27,2022

The City of Alameda held an award ceremony for the list of Fourth of July Parade (“Alamedans, Bay Area Residents Enjoy Island Parade After COVID Pause,” July 5) winners on Thursday, July 21. Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft presented the winners with a trophy at the event.

Hornets Get Season Sweep Over the Jets

Feb 17,2022

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Hornets Swarm Jets in Season Finales

Jun 08,2021

Alameda High School (AHS) basketball swept the Island Bowl on Saturday, June 5. The men’s team defeated the Encinal High School (EHS), 49-34, while the Lady Hornets defeated the Lady Jets, 62-48. Both games were played on the Jets’ home court.

Courtesy Jason Kidd. Jason Kidd began his basketball career in Alameda with St. Joseph Notre Dame High School’s Pilots. He led the local team to two consecutive state titles.

Kidd Inducted to Cal’s Hall of Fame

Sep 12,2017

Last Friday, St. Joseph Notre Dame High School alumni and NBA standout, Jason Kidd, earned one of Cal’s high honors. The Golden Bears inducted Kidd into their Hall of Dame. His jersey, No. 5, has also been retired at UC Berkeley.

Chris Pondok The SJND Pilots celebrate winning the California Interscholastic Federation Div. V championship after the game. It’s the Pilots second state title in three years.

SJND Pilots Take State Championship Title

Mar 31,2016

The St. Joseph Notre Dame (SJND) men’s basketball team capped off its 2015-2016 season with a 55-50 victory over St. Bernard of Playa del Rey in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Div. V. title game.

St. Joe’s Takes State

Apr 03,2014

St. Joseph Notre Dame High School’s Pilots have done it again. For the fifth time in the school’s history, the men’s basketball team has been named state champions. Above, Temidayo Yussuf and Lamont Banks congratulate each other while other team members do the same.

Vanessa Yingling -- Alameda High’s Nick Gabriel-Yingling drives to the hoop in a game against SJND.

Coach Still Guiding Players After Retirement

Mar 30,2023

Even though basketball coach and Defend-the-Rim basketball clinic coordinator Sherman Lee decided to hang up his whistle last year, his legacy still lives on in Alameda through his former players. Several Defend-the-Rim attendees had great seasons on the hardwood this year.

File Photo -- AHS senior Gabe Garcia was named to the WACC Foothill League men’s basketball all-league first team. (Pictured at the Oscar Frayer Invitational)

Alameda Athletes Named to All-League Teams

Mar 03,2023

Multiple Alameda high school athletes were named to West Alameda County Conference (WACC) All-League teams for the 2022-2023 winter season.

AHS Basketball Instagram -- The Alameda Hornets’ season ended with a 72-66 loss against Las Lomas High School’s Knights Feb.22 in the North Coast Section Div. II semifinals.

Hornets Outdueled by Knights

Feb 28,2023

The size and strength of Las Lomas High School of Walnut Creek proved to be too much for the Alameda High School (AHS) men’s basketball team in the North Coast Section (NCS) semifinal matchup Wednesday, Feb. 22.

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