Wanted: Stars
We're looking for local athletes who have gone on to stardom beyond the area high school ranks. We're accumulating the information to publish in an issue this December featuring the many talented athletes from the area who are now competing in college and beyond. If you know of someone who should be included, drop us a note by mail to 245 Almendra Ave., Los Gatos, 95030, or by fax to 354-3917.
Dons open with wins
The De Anza Community College women's soccer team opened the state community college playoffs a pair of tight wins over Santa Rosa and Ohlone.
Stacey Kandah scored in the 89th off a Michelle McTighe assist to spark the Dons to the close 1-0 victory over Santa Rosa, and the Dons won 7-6 on penalty kicks to pull out a close win after battling Ohlone to a scoreless tie in regulation.
The wins left De Anza 17-2-2 for the year.
The De Anza men's soccer team also won on penalty kicks in the state quarterfinals, beat Cañada 5-4 after tying 2-2 in regulation. Goals by Ross Touli and Scott Buss helped the Dons to the 2-2 tie to force the penalty-kick decision.
The Dons are 18-2-1 for the year.
De Anza slam-dunks
In other sports action at De Anza, the women's basketball team put together back-to-back wins, beating Contra Costa Community College 58-44 and Sacramento City College 78-56. The Lady Dons are now 6-1 in the young season.
The De Anza men, meanwhile, slipped to 2-3 for the year after losing an 86-63 decision to Cañada.
Teen holiday tourney
Signups are now being accepted for the Christmas Classic, a teen holiday basketball tournament co-hosted by Sunnyvale Parks and Recreation and the Northwest YMCA of Cupertino.
The tournament will feature divisions for players ages 13-14, 15-16, and 17-19. The fee is $22 per player, and there will be prizes and awards presented.
For more information, call Sunnyvale Parks and Rec at 730-7514 or the Northwest YMCA at 257-9879, ext. 19.
This article appeared in the Sunnyvale Sun, December 4, 1996.
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