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Sports Briefs
Youth Sports
Sports programs for youngsters ages 7-14 will be offered this fall through the Central YMCA.
A youth basketball league for boys and girls ages 7-14 will run Oct. 16-Dec. 4 with games played on Saturdays.
A youth roller hockey league for boys and girls ages 7-14 will run Oct. 23-Dec. 11 with games played on Saturdays. The registration deadline is Oct. 8.
For information on the YMCA programs, call 408.298.1717.
Coaches Needed
The Central YMCA is looking for enthusiastic volunteer coaches to work with the sports teams for youth ages 3-14. Sessions last six weeks with practices one night a week and games on Saturday mornings.
For information, call Natalia Mercadal at 408.298.1717, ext. 15.
Adult Basketball
San Jose is accepting registration for teams interested in playing in a six-game fall basketball league. The registration fee is $340 per team. For more information, call 408.277.5556.
Pitching Program
An eight-week fall pitching program for baseball players ages 9-12 will run Tuesday evenings, Oct. 26-Dec. 14, in the gym at West Valley Community College in Saratoga. The program teaches fundamentals, arm care and defensive skills. Players 9-10 attend at 7 p.m., players 11-12 at 8 p.m.
For more information, call Burch Boehner at 408.998.5338.
Pumpkin Run
Celebrate Halloween early by participating in the annual Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Run on Oct. 17, 8 a.m. The event features a 10K run, a 2.4-mile fun run and a half-mile kids' run/walk.
The race begins at Hatch Elementary School, corner of Lorraine Avenue and Miramontes Street in Half Moon Bay. The cost is $17 for adults, $16 for runners 16 and under, and $10 for the kids' run.
For more information, call 650.712.1435.
Panthers run to win
Theresa Nunez romped to a fifth-place finish in 22:21 to lead the Presentation girls cross country team to a 15-50 win over James Lick in the Santa Teresa Division of the Blossom Valley Athletic League.
Presentation, Lick, Prospect, Independence, Leigh and Santa Teresa were running together in the league meet, but the Panthers were only going up against the Comets.
Nunez finished first against Lick and fifth overall with Nicole Morici sixth in 22:40 and Linsey Brown eighth in 23:37. The three Panthers finished one-two-three in competition against Lick.
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