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    Saratoga Little League

    The Saratoga Little League will hold signups for the 2001 season on Nov. 15 and 16, 7-9 p.m., and Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-noon, at the Saratoga Community Center, next to West Valley Community College and Redwood Middle School at Fruitvale and Allendale.

    Players ages 5-12 (5 before July 31, 2001, or 12 before July 31, 2001) are eligible and they must provide a birth certificate and proof of residency (a utility bill).

    For more information, call 408.236.2678.

    Dons ranked high

    The De Anza Community College men's soccer team has lost just one of its first 12 games this season, and because of it the Dons are ranked among the top teams in the nation.

    De Anza's 8-1-3 record is good for 14th on the ranking chart posted by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.

    The Dons are ranked fourth in Northern California behind Santa Rosa, the City College of San Francisco and Contra Costa College. West Valley is ranked seventh with a 4-1-4 record.

    Quicksilver Volleyball

    The Quicksilver Volleyball Club will hold tryouts for its age group teams (ranging from 12 to 18).

    Tryouts for girls ages 12, 13 and 14 will be held Oct. 22, 9 a.m.-noon, at San Jose City College.

    Tryouts will be held on Nov. 12 at San Jose City College at the following times: ages 17 and 18-- 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; ages 15 and 16-- 1-3:30 p.m.; and ages 12, 13 and 14-- 4:30-6:30 p.m.

    Players should arrive early to sign forms and bring their own knee pads. The tryout fee is $20.

    For information check vball.com and go to the Quicksilver update page, or call 408.265.2335.



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