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Marty James columns
November 5th, 2009
Napa, Vintage girls powderpuff football Nov. 17NOTES AND QUOTES for a Thursday in the Napa Valley:
November 4th, 2009
Handball star tops in tournamentNOTES AND QUOTES for a Wednesday in the Napa Valley:
November 3rd, 2009
Former Napa spiker lands coaching job with Skyline clubJessica Backhus of Napa recently accepted a position with the Skyline Volleyball Club. Backhus, who played right-side hitter for NCAA-Division I Saint Peter’s College of New Jersey after a successful high school career, will be the club coach for Skyline VBC and will also be responsible for volleyball operations.
November 2nd, 2009
Players bid farewell to Sonoma Golf ClubSONOMA — It’s hard to say good-bye to a golf course as beautiful and historic and challenging as the Sonoma Golf Club. But that is exactly what players did as the Charles Schwab Cup Championship, the final event of the Champions Tour’s 2009 season, wrapped up a seven-year run here Sunday in glorious conditions.
October 31st, 2009
Well-wishers warm Watson's heartSONOMA — Tom Watson couldn’t get into his e-mail account when he returned home from the British Open in late July.
October 30th, 2009
Indians' Souza up for High School Heisman awardNOTES AND QUOTES for a Friday in the Napa Valley:
October 27th, 2009
Mat coach returns to JustinAfter a two-year hiatus, Roger Bubel is returning to Justin-Siena High School as the Braves’ head wrestling coach. The announcement was made by athletic director Michael Fisher.
October 26th, 2009
Coach says Fairfield didn’t try to run up score versus VintageNOTES AND QUOTES for a Monday in the Napa Valley:
October 24th, 2009
Lawson looking for long drive title in Nevada championshipsNOTES AND QUOTES for a Saturday in the Napa Valley:
October 21st, 2009
Olympic swimmer visits NapaNOTES AND QUOTES for a Wednesday in the Napa Valley:
October 20th, 2009
American Canyon's Llave claims net titleBenedicto Llave of American Canyon won three straight matches to capture the boys 14 challenger division of the Hunter Gallaway’s Tennis Academy Challenger and Novice, a U.S. Tennis Association Northern California event earlier this month.
October 19th, 2009
Napa’s Alvarez helps lift Sac State past Air ForceNOTES AND QUOTES for a Monday in the Napa Valley:
October 18th, 2009
Ex-Indians are leading nationally-rated SolanoNOTES AND QUOTES for a Sunday in the Napa Valley:
October 15th, 2009
Napa-Vintage Big Game tickets availableNOTES AND QUOTES for a Thursday in the Napa Valley: Vintage High School, the host school for this year’s Big Game, has announced that tickets will be available for purchase online at the Vintage High webstore beginning today.
October 14th, 2009
Pickett helps Fresno State to 1-0 victoryRachel Pickett was credited with a combined assist in the Fresno State women’s soccer team’s 1-0 win over visiting Louisiana Tech Sunday.
October 13th, 2009
Valley hoop stars eye showcaseHigh school basketball players from Napa, Vintage, Justin-Siena and St. Helena have been invited to the fourth annual “North Bay’s Finest,” an instructional showcase event that will be held Oct. 17 and 18 at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park.
October 12th, 2009
Boyett’s key as Ducks keep rollingGame after game, John Boyett is making a difference for the University of Oregon defense.
October 10th, 2009
Cachos swing sticks for Broncos golf teamNOTES AND QUOTES for a Saturday in the Napa Valley:
October 7th, 2009
Talley nabs top-10 finish for ColoradoThe University of Colorado’s Emily Talley recorded her first top-10 finish of the season, as she tied for eighth place individually in the CU Heather Farr Memorial in Erie, Colo., Tuesday. It was her best finish of the season so far.
October 6th, 2009
SJS gets partner; St. Helena runner fourth in marathonThe California School Employees Association has joined the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section as a supporting partner for the 2009-10 school year.
October 5th, 2009
Boyett sparks stout Oregon defense in winNOTES AND QUOTES for a Monday in the Napa Valley:
October 3rd, 2009
Barber to sign books today at Copperfield'sNOTES AND QUOTES for a Saturday in the Napa Valley:
October 1st, 2009
Hiddenbrooke recognized by Golf WorldNOTES AND QUOTES for a Thursday in the Napa Valley:
September 29th, 2009
Napa soccer pro inks new contractNapa’s Carlos Diaz was signed last week by W Connection, a soccer club from Trinidad and Tobago which plays in the TT Pro League of Trinidad.
September 28th, 2009
First anniversary for Justin-Siena's Dodd StadiumJustin-Siena High School’s Dodd Stadium, an all-weather turf and track facility built through public/private fundraising partnership, marked its one-year anniversary this month.
September 26th, 2009
Lew on Golden Bears' sideline this seasonNOTES AND QUOTES for a Saturday in the Napa Valley:
September 23rd, 2009
Bay Area brothers set for InfineonBay Area natives and brothers Ed and Martin Lauber are in the field for the sixth annual Classic Sports Racing Group Charity Challenge, which returns to Infineon Raceway Saturday and Sunday in Sonoma. There will be more than 200 historic race cars with drivers racing throughout the weekend on the 12-turn, 2.52-mile road course.
September 22nd, 2009
NVST standout Sicard sparkles in Hawaii meetBrittany Sicard of the Napa Valley Swim Team recently traveled to Hawaii as a member of the Pacific Swimming Western Zone All-Star Team.
September 21st, 2009
Former Napa three-sport great enters shrineTristan (Austin) Ruiz wasn’t in the gym when Napa High School’s volleyball team took part in summer workouts in the early ’90s. Ruiz wasn’t even in town.
September 17th, 2009
Napa's Robinson prepares to battle for BMX World CupNOTES AND QUOTES for a Thursday in the Napa Valley:
September 16th, 2009
Ex-Justin star Scanlon shining for EmersonNOTES AND QUOTES for a Wednesday in the Napa Valley:
September 15th, 2009
Boyett sparkles in Ducks' winJohn Boyett started at free safety for the University of Oregon and had nine total tackles as the Ducks beat Purdue, 38-36, in a nonconference game Saturday night at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.
September 12th, 2009
Aguayo, Dunbar earn preseason grid nodsNOTES AND QUOTES for a Saturday in the Napa Valley:
September 10th, 2009
St. Helena distance runner goes the distance to see GiantsNOTES AND QUOTES for a Thursday in the Napa Valley:
September 9th, 2009
Wallace lifts River Cats to playoffsNOTES AND QUOTES for a Wednesday in the Napa Valley:
September 8th, 2009
Napa's Gibson lands job with EaglesThe Philadelphia Eagles signed second-year guard Mike Gibson, their sixth-round pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, to their practice squad Sunday.
September 7th, 2009
Robledo has big day for ChowanNOTES AND QUOTES for a Labor Day in the Napa Valley:
September 5th, 2009
Kids honored by Anthony Gee Project, treated to A’s gameNOTES AND QUOTES for a Saturday in the Napa Valley:
September 3rd, 2009
Napa, Vintage in football scrimmages here Friday nightThe bright lights of Napa Memorial Stadium will usher in the 2009 high school football season Friday with freshman, junior varsity and varsity teams from Napa and Vintage playing in a three-way scrimmage.
September 2nd, 2009
Napa’s Gibson still battling for spot with NFL’s EaglesNOTES AND QUOTES for a Wednesday in the Napa Valley:
September 1st, 2009
Comcast will telecast Napa MEL grid gameNOTES AND QUOTES for a Tuesday in the Napa Valley:
August 29th, 2009
NHS graduate starts college season with 106 yards, two TDsNOTES AND QUOTES for a Saturday in the Napa Valley:
August 26th, 2009
Junior tennis registration drawing nearNOTES AND QUOTES for a Wednesday in the Napa Valley:
August 25th, 2009
Gerlach makes mark in Carmel baseball circlesNOTES AND QUOTES for a Tuesday in the Napa Valley:
August 24th, 2009
Water polo reunion a hit at NapaNOTES AND QUOTES for a Monday in the Napa Valley:
August 22nd, 2009
Vintage grad gets preseason kudos at Southern OregonNOTES AND QUOTES for a Saturday in the Napa Valley:
August 21st, 2009
Justin-Siena grad Dollar lands job with PatriotsNOTES AND QUOTES for a Friday in the Napa Valley:
August 19th, 2009
Napa Valley is truly football territoryThere are so many different sports that I cover throughout the course of a year, but I seem to spend the most time on football.
August 18th, 2009
Wallace lifts River Cats to victoryNOTES AND QUOTES for a Tuesday in the Napa Valley:
August 17th, 2009
Heimbigner eyes Toledo for softballNOTES AND QUOTES for a Monday in the Napa Valley:
August 14th, 2009
Hughes Stadium to host high school football showcasesNOTES AND QUOTES for a Friday in the Napa Valley:
August 13th, 2009
NHS alumna Shipp brings hoops smarts to Solano CC staffNOTES AND QUOTES for a Thursday in the Napa Valley:
August 12th, 2009
Napa's Leonard keys Foresters to another titleNOTES AND QUOTES for a Wednesday in the Napa Valley:
August 11th, 2009
Napa Valley FC under-12 boys claims tourneyNOTES AND QUOTES for a Tuesday in the Napa Valley:
August 10th, 2009
USA Baseball youth stars ready for action in YountvilleNOTES AND QUOTES for a Monday in the Napa Valley:
August 7th, 2009
Napa's Tronstad gathers gold medals at Masters track meetNOTES AND QUOTES for a Friday in the Napa Valley: Ken Tronstad of Napa won five gold medals at the Western States Masters Track and Field Championships, which were held July 31-Aug. 2 at UC Davis.
August 5th, 2009
Wallace homer helps propel SacramentoNOTES AND QUOTES for a Wednesday in the Napa Valley:
August 3rd, 2009
Napa grad Bard returns to play softball at Fresno CCNOTES AND QUOTES for a Monday in the Napa Valley:
July 31st, 2009
Napa High grad Yourkin shining in Giants’ Double-A bullpenNOTES AND QUOTES for a Friday in the Napa Valley:
July 29th, 2009
It’s All-Academic for Napa High alumnaNOTES AND QUOTES for a Wednesday in the Napa Valley:
July 28th, 2009
USTA event slated for Vintage HighNOTES AND QUOTES for a Tuesday in the Napa Valley:
July 27th, 2009
Vermeil to address NFL-USA Football Youth SummitNOTES AND QUOTES for a Monday in the Napa Valley:
July 20th, 2009
Napa Valley stars sparkle in ClassicNapa Valley players produced their share of big plays for the West team in Saturday night’s East-West Charity All-Star Football Classic at Memorial Stadium.
July 19th, 2009
Napa High looking for members of unbeaten 1959 football team for halftime ceremonyNOTES AND QUOTES for a Sunday in the Napa Valley:
July 16th, 2009
Trinity Prep hires two new coachesNOTES AND QUOTES for a Thursday in the Napa Valley:
July 15th, 2009
NOTES AND QUOTES for a Wednesday in the Napa Valley:The Justin-Siena High School girls soccer team will host the San Francisco Nighthawks Saturday night when they face the Portland Rain in a Women’s Premier Soccer League game starting at 7 p.m. at Dodd Stadium.
July 13th, 2009
Writer plays in golf heavenThere are certain days that you remember more than others when it comes to golf.
July 9th, 2009
Napa softball star on all-state squadNOTES AND QUOTES for a Thursday in the Napa Valley:
July 8th, 2009
707's Finest AAU basketball team has local playersNOTES AND QUOTES for a Wednesday in the Napa Valley:
July 7th, 2009
Yourkin sparkles in Giants’ systemNOTES AND QUOTES for a Tuesday in the Napa Valley:
July 6th, 2009
Steggall shines in summer college baseballNOTES AND QUOTES for a Monday in the Napa Valley:
June 26th, 2009
East-West gridiron physicals SaturdayNOTES AND QUOTES for a Friday in the Napa Valley:
June 25th, 2009
Napa star Harrison off for UNLVNOTES AND QUOTES for a Thursday in the Napa Valley:
June 24th, 2009
Napa to be host for Babe Ruth District 3 eventNOTES AND QUOTES for a Wednesday in the Napa Valley:
June 22nd, 2009
Hundley waits for call to get shot with NFLNOTES AND QUOTES for a Monday in the Napa Valley:
June 20th, 2009
Napa Valley Marathon awards scholarships to student-athletesNOTES AND QUOTES for a Saturday in the Napa Valley:
June 15th, 2009
Bozzini eighth in Golden West 400-meter runNOTES AND QUOTES for a Monday in the Napa Valley:
June 12th, 2009
Wallace reaches 800 semis at NCAA championshipsNOTES AND QUOTES for a Friday in the Napa Valley:
June 11th, 2009
Trinity Prep selects boys hoop coachNOTES AND QUOTES for a Thursday in the Napa Valley:
June 10th, 2009
Napa boxer Ponce suffers tough loss in U.S. boxing eventNOTES AND QUOTES for a Wednesday in the Napa Valley:
June 8th, 2009
MEL, SCAC baseball stars to vieNOTES AND QUOTES for a Monday in the Napa Valley:
June 5th, 2009
707's Finest wins consolation titleNOTES AND QUOTES for a Friday in the Napa Valley:
June 2nd, 2009
Napa southpaw pitching well for Giants farm clubNOTES AND QUOTES for a Tuesday in the Napa Valley:
June 1st, 2009
Wallace set for NCAA’s outdoor finalNOTES AND QUOTES for a Monday in the Napa Valley:
May 30th, 2009
Cravy: NVC's All-AmericanNOTES AND QUOTES for a Saturday in the Napa Valley:
May 29th, 2009
NVGFA fires up Saturday for summer seasonNOTES AND QUOTES for a Friday in the Napa Valley:
May 28th, 2009
DeVincenzi all-Big West at Cal PolyNOTES AND QUOTES for a Thursday in the Napa Valley:
May 27th, 2009
Mitchell advances to college rodeo finale in WyomingNOTES AND QUOTES for a Wednesday in the Napa Valley:
May 25th, 2009
NVC’s Woody moves on to Cal MaritimeNOTES AND QUOTES for a Memorial Day in the Napa Valley:
May 22nd, 2009
Joe D baseball season kicks off SundayNOTES AND QUOTES for a Friday in the Napa Valley:
May 20th, 2009
Justin-Siena graduate promoted to Triple-ANOTES AND QUOTES for a Wednesday in the Napa Valley:
May 14th, 2009
Szmidt's comeback gains speedNOTES AND QUOTES for a Thursday in the Napa Valley:
May 12th, 2009
Carlyle, Jackson each capture
Big Eight crownsNOTES AND QUOTES for a Tuesday in the Napa Valley:
Big Eight crownsNOTES AND QUOTES for a Tuesday in the Napa Valley:
May 11th, 2009
O'Byrne enters elite Naval Academy programMaria O’Byrne, a junior at Napa High School and a three-sport athlete for the Indians, has been selected to attend the Naval Academy Summer Seminar program in Annapolis, Md. There were over 16,800 applicants this year and O’Byrne was one of a select group of 2,250 that were chosen.
May 9th, 2009
Napa's Heimbigner an impact frosh for CatamountsNOTES AND QUOTES for a Saturday in the Napa Valley:
May 5th, 2009
Hundley picks off pass in NFL tryout campNOTES AND QUOTES for a Tuesday in the Napa Valley:
May 4th, 2009
Ex-Vintage star all-conference for Cal State East BaySamantha Sciutto, a freshman who plays third base for Cal State East Bay of Hayward, was named to the all-California Pacific Conference First Team for softball.
May 1st, 2009
Meeks to earn top ranking in martial arts SaturdayNOTES AND QUOTES for a Friday in the Napa Valley:
April 30th, 2009
NFL Bears will take look at Napa's HundleyNOTES AND QUOTES for a Thursday in the Napa Valley:
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