It’s usually not wise to look past one’s opponent, but Katrina Castner couldn’t help it.

Napa High’s girls junior varsity water polo team captured first place in the Monticello Empire League with a 9-4 win against Vintage.  Karlie Mast had two goals for Napa. Holly Cloud had two goals with two steals. Nicole Kampton also scored two goals.  Evelyn Gilliland, Ashley Amey and Megan Jessell each scored once.  Jen Shubin had two steals and three saves in goal. Emma Williams had four steals. Napa players pictured (from left to right) Karli Mast, Bea Ramey, Ashley Amey, Nicole Kampton, Evelyn Gilliland, Emma Williams, Megan Jessell, Holly Cloud, and Jen Shubin.  Submitted photo

As Calistoga High School’s head volleyball coach, Vanessa Brand has seen improvement in her team all season long.

Anthony Kersting scored the lone goal to lift Trinity Prep to a 1-0 boys soccer win over Lutheran of Elk Grove on Tuesday.

A limited fishery for Central Valley Chinook salmon will begin Nov. 1, the Department of Fish and Game (DFG) announced.

NOTES AND QUOTES for a Wednesday in the Napa Valley: