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Dolphins in CYSA semi

The De Anza Dolphins, a boys' under-14 Demling soccer team, advanced to the semifinals of the California State Association Cup tournament by winning the sectional title.

The Dolphins, who qualified for the State Cup in a tournament last December, edged Redding 1-0 in the sectional finals on a goal by Ryan Katz. Defenders Dustin Realini, Garrett Ince, Nick Christian and goalkeeper Paul Niedemier helped hold Redding scoreless to preserve the win, and the title.

The De Anza squad had opened the sectionals with a tight 1-0 win over the Folsom Heat. Katz scored the lone goal, and Realini, Ince and Christian starred defensively.

In second-round action, Realini scored on a penalty kick in the final minutes of play to help the Dolphins pull out an important 3-3 tie against the Stockton Aquilas.

The Dolphins turned back the Selma GTO Strikers of Fresno 2-0 in the final round robin game. Katz and Brian Ketner each scored goals for the champs, and Nick Epindencio, Ben Guthrie and Michael Yee controlled the midfield.

Clark Barclay, Tim Flieshman, Anthony Rodriguez, Brandon Stone, Gabe Shau and Andrew Suey are other members of the De Anza team that will advance to the Cup semifinals.

Coaches Needed

The Los Gatos track team is looking to hire assistant coaches to work with the jumpers and sprinters in the upcoming spring season. Anyone interested should call Gatos head track and field coach Steve Barth at 356-9920.

Baseball Clinic

The Saratoga Little League will host the Doyle Baseball Clinic for players ages 6 and older on Feb. 28-March 1 at its home at Congress Springs Field.

The clinic will run 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. on Saturday and noon- 5 p.m. on Sunday, and the fee is $70 per player ($80 after Feb. 19). Players from all area leagues are welcome.

Players will be evaluated to determine their strengths and weaknesses. Special instruction will then be offered in their area of focus. Each player will receive an evaluation in writing regarding drills.

The fundamentals of hitting, fielding and throwing will be covered.

For more information, call Bob Kong at 252-0445 or Doyle Baseball at 941-439-1000.

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