Coach John O’Connor remembers looking for a spot to play JJ Wagoner early on in her softball days at Napa High School.

The Napa High volleyball team will have a tall order when it plays in its first Sac-Joaquin Section Div. I semifinal in 12 years at 7 p.m. today at Messner Gym.

Napa Valley College’s Jackie Ang shot a first-round 84 on Monday to finish in a tie for 18th place at the California Community College Athletic Association Women’s Golf Championships.

Opening day of a hunting season is a special occasion for the outdoor sportsman. Hunters look forward all year long to the chance to get out there again, to enjoy the outdoors, and to experience the thrill of the hunt.

NOTES AND QUOTES for a Tuesday in the Napa Valley:

Wayne Ryan of Napa caught this 20-pound striper recently, fishing out of Martinez with Capt. Jim. They took limits easily for all on board using bullheads for bait.