Liz Holman had five goals, two assists and five steals as the Vintage High School girls water polo team beat Benicia in the Cunningham Aquatic Center in Vallejo, 15-1, Thursday.

Erin Komplin scored three goals, stole two balls, drew an ejection and added an assist for the Indians (12-7 overall) in Thursday’s road win.

The Storm played well defensively in Friday’s road loss but couldn’t convert on their scoring opportunities.

The Braves had to work for their three-game sweep on the road Friday, 25-11, 25-7, 30-28.

The Braves took Friday’s match at Napa Valley Country Club.

The Braves won Friday’s match 25-18, 25-13 as Megan Castelucci recorded eight assists.

Allie Channels recorded four kills and two blocks, while the Braves amassed 23 aces as a team in Friday’s victory.

It’s too early to count Justin-Siena High’s football team out of the Marin County Athletic League race and far too soon to discount the idea that the Braves can sparkle in the postseason.

Tatum Souza, a Napa High School outside hitter, asked coach Scott Kostecka and his assistants if they could stick around after a couple of practices late last week.

Napa High’s girls rolled to a lopsided 8-1 win over Vintage on Monday in Monticello Empire League tennis play.

The 2008 waterfowl season is almost here! Opening day will be next Saturday, Oct. 18 in most of California, including Napa County and the Sacramento Valley area.

It’s been almost a week since I competed in the 2008 World Road Championships in Varese, Italy.

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