October 28, 2025	
	
                Girls volleyball | Piedmont qualified for NCS tournament
        First time in seven years for girls volleyball        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 21, 2025	
	
                Cross country | Piedmont competes at Mariner Invitational
        Girls finish ninth, boys 11th        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 21, 2025	
	
                Football | Piedmont gets back on winning track
        Highlanders dominate Irvington, 40-15        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 21, 2025	
	
                PMS 8th grade girls volleyball places 2nd in East Bay tourney
        Team completed the regular season undefeated.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 14, 2025	
	
                Cross country | Piedmont wins girls race at Clovis
        Team competes on state meet course        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 14, 2025	
	
                Local teens kick off community impact at Oakland Roots Youth Soccer Night
        The Next Gen Soccer is a non-profit started by Piedmont High School students.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 10, 2025	
	
                Girls tennis | Piedmont sweeps pair of matches
        Girls tennis downs Marin Catholic, Berkeley.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 7, 2025	
	
                Cross country | Piedmont races at Artichoke Invitational
        Cross country takes fourth and seventh.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 7, 2025	
	
                Flag football | Piedmont falls to Castro Valley, 39-0
        Highlanders hit by multiple injuries.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 3, 2025	
	
                PMS 8th grade girls volleyball on a roll
        Scots continue their undefeated regular season run; final home game is Monday, October 6.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 30, 2025	
	
                Girls tennis | Highlanders hang tough versus Alameda, Head-Royce
        Piedmont drops close matches.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 30, 2025	
	
                5th Annual Piedmont Boosters Oktoberfest is Oct. 4
        Support the PUSD athletic program and buy your tickets now.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 29, 2025	
	
                Giants fire manager Bob Melvin after .500 season, no playoffs; team needs ‘new leader’
        The Bay Area native played baseball at Menlo-Atherton High School and then at UC Berkeley before moving on to the majors.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 24, 2025	
	
                Say hey… get a look at all the Willie Mays memorabilia going up for auction Saturday
        The in-person auction begins at 10:30 a.m. An online-only auction of hundreds of additional items from Mays will follow on Sunday        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 23, 2025	
	
                Cross country | Piedmont harriers place well at invitational
        Highlanders produce good marks at DLS        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 23, 2025	
	
                Football | Piedmont takes down Aragon, 36-16
        Highlanders back on track after slow start. Next up is the homecoming game against Arroyo on September 26.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 21, 2025	
	
                Treasure Island training facility will become crown jewel for Bay FC women’s soccer team
        Set to open in 2027, the facility was made possible through the collaborative effort of the team, private investment groups, and SF leaders.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 16, 2025	
	
                Girls tennis | Busy week for Piedmont nets four wins
        Highlanders take consolation at tournament        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 16, 2025	
	
                Cross Country | Ed Sias Invitational results
        Piedmont girls take fourth at Ed Sias; boys take 11th at cross country invitational        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 15, 2025	
	
                Scottie Scheffler, world’s top-ranked golfer, wins PGA Tour event in wine country
        Scheffler overtook the competition in the final few holes for a one-shot victory, his sixth victory in 2025.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 12, 2025	
	
                Girls golf | Highlanders off to strong start
        Piedmont mixes seniors with underclassmen.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 12, 2025	
	
                Girls volleyball | Team young but talented
        Piedmont off to good start; next match-up is at home -- September 23 against Alameda.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 9, 2025	
	
                PGA Tour coming to wine country this week with Americans tuning up for Ryder Cup
        Scottie Scheffler, Collin Morikawa, Justin Thomas and others play through Sunday at Silverado Resort.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 9, 2025	
	
                Girls tennis | Piedmont falls to Campo, Marin Academy
        Highlanders face tough competition        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 9, 2025	
	
                Cross Country | Piedmont does well at invitational
        Highlanders high on leaderboard        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 5, 2025	
	
                Flag Football | Piedmont gets first win of season
        Girls football beats Miramonte, 12-6.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 2, 2025	
	
                Football | Piedmont falls in opener at Salesian
        Highlanders have long afternoon in 41-17 loss.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 2, 2025	
	
                Flag football | Piedmont loses opener to St. Mary’s
        Girls football team is developing, says coach.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 2, 2025	
	
                ‘We’ll be on the center stage’: San Jose pulls out all the stops for 2026 sports bonanza
        Super Bowl 60, NCAA March Madness, and FIFA World Cup will all take place in the South Bay.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 27, 2025	
	
                Fireworks torch Mt. Diablo High football field; Friday season opener moved to Concord High
        The center logo of the field was left badly damaged.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 26, 2025	
	
                Girls tennis | Piedmont has good depth to start season
        Highlanders sport strong players up and down the ladder.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 25, 2025	
	
                Bay FC sets US women’s pro attendance record with 40K sellout crowd at Oracle Park
        Bay Football Club was established in April 2023 and co-founded by women’s soccer stars including Brandi Chastain.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 22, 2025	
	
                Flag Football | Highlanders head into third season
        Roster expands with 50 signing up.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 19, 2025	
	
                Cross country | Highlanders should be highly competitive
        Even with one state-meet caliber athlete out, group of strong runners returning for new season.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 19, 2025	
	
                Boys water polo | Piedmont looks for more success
        Coaching change; strong core returns.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 19, 2025	
	
                The puck stops here: San Jose will modernize SAP Center to keep Sharks in town until 2051
        Another Bay Area city succeeds where Oakland failed.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 8, 2025	
	
                Girls basketball | Gardere to pull double-duty at Laney
        Highlanders coach takes second job.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 5, 2025	
	
                ‘Try (it) Out Tuesdays’ for girls+ kicks off season series on Aug. 26
        PRD is dedicated to getting girls+ pumped to play sports: golf, pickleball and powerlifting featured at first event.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 5, 2025	
	
                Soccer fans will get their kicks when Oakland hosts back-to-back major September events
        A match up between Mexico and Japan takes place on September 6, followed by the Oakland Roots' championship game on September 7.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 4, 2025	
	
                San Francisco’s Olympic Club to host U.S. Amateur Championship this month
        A starting field of 312 players will have 18 holes of stroke play on August 11 and 12.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 23, 2025	
	
                Alameda County supervisors approve final terms for sale of Oakland Coliseum
        Unfortunately, the terms of the agreement won’t be finalized until the close of escrow on June 30, 2026.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 23, 2025	
	
                49ers kick off training camp in Santa Clara with open practices and community events
        The last 49ers training camp date is set for August 12.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 21, 2025	
	
                Bill Neukom remembered as a guiding force behind Giants’ first SF championship
        Bill Neukom, who led the Giants to their first San Francisco World Series title, has died at 83.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 18, 2025	
	
                ‘This is the show’: E. Oakland youth athletes compete in national Junior Olympics events
        The athletes trained under a nonprofit that mentors youth in track and field; the organization is fundraising in order to help pay for travel and housing.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 11, 2025	
	
                Preseason training for PHS girls flag football starts end of July
        Any interested PHS/MHS girl who wants to play in the upcoming Fall 2025 season is invited to attend the conditioning sessions at Witter Field.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 11, 2025	
	
                Mays still amazes: Atherton honors legacy of Giants baseball star in town he called home
        Mays moved to Atherton in 1969 and was well known in the community for passing out baseballs at Halloween.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 10, 2025	
	
                Racing in wine country: Local favorite Larson tries to defend title as NASCAR visits Sonoma
        On Saturday, NASCAR Cup Series drivers will practice and qualify and Larson is a fan favorite to win it all.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 8, 2025	
	
                New Coaches Field batting cages ready for action
        The project was spearheaded by Scout Sammy Ragones and made a reality with help from PBSF and the city.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 1, 2025	
	
                San Francisco queer rugby team The Fog tackles stereotypes in hard-hitting sport
        The group was founded in 2000 as the second gay rugby club in the country at the time.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 27, 2025	
	
                Obituary | William S. Coysh, 1953-2025
        Coysh is remembered for his devotion to family, friends, Cal, and the Yankees. A Celebration of Life will be held on July 19 at the Piedmont Community Church.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 24, 2025	
	
                PHS swimming, water polo teams take a hit as pool construction drags on
        Athletic Director Tyler Small gives end-of-year athletic /Title IX report to Board of Education on June 11.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 23, 2025	
	
                SF advances plan to renovate Kezar Stadium hosting Major League Soccer-affiliated team
        The club will begin play within the next two years and will join a busy Bay Area market for professional and developmental league soccer.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 20, 2025	
	
                Players ask for space for Beach Volleyball
        Recreation Commission forwards Moraga Canyon recommendations; and an increasingly popular sport needs a local facility, say players.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 17, 2025	
	
                Rec Commission to discuss recreation facilities and open space components of Moraga Canyon Specific Plan
        Learn about what's envisioned for City recreation facilities on Wednesday, June 18 at 7:30pm at City Hall.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 12, 2025	
	
                Major League Cricket kicks off 2025 season with West Coast debut at Oakland Coliseum
        All six teams in the league will play at the Coliseum.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 3, 2025	
	
                Track and Field | Swain concludes superb sophomore year
        Piedmont track star competes at CIF meet.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 30, 2025	
	
                Beach volleyball | Piedmont finishes fifth at Santa Cruz tournament
        This was the first time the team made the Northern California tournament.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 27, 2025	
	
                Track & Field | Swain takes second, heads to state meet
        Senior Nia Kim finished sixth in the girls 100 hurdles in a personal-best of 15.19 at the NCS Meet of Champions on May 24.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 27, 2025	
	
                Badminton | Piedmont takes ninth at NCS championships
        Team completes another successful season.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 27, 2025	
	
                Softball | Piedmont sees season end in wild finish
        Highlanders fall at Piner in NCS playoffs.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 27, 2025	
	
                Baseball | Northgate eliminates Piedmont with shutout
        Baseball ends another good season        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 23, 2025	
	
                Photos | Class of 2025 Student Athlete Recognition Day
        Twenty students plan to continue playing their sport after high school.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 23, 2025	
	
                Softball | Piedmont advances with big win
        Highlanders face third-seeded Piner on the road.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 22, 2025	
	
                Baseball | Piedmont comes back on Archie Williams
        Highlanders advanced to second round on May 23.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 20, 2025	
	
                PHS relay team makes historic debut at CIF State Swimming Championships
        Four Highlanders took on the state’s fastest swimmers.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 13, 2025	
	
                Softball | Piedmont falls to Mt. Eden in WACC playoffs
        Highlanders closed regular season on 8-3 run.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 13, 2025	
	
                Track and field teams take third at WACC
        Highlanders win dual meet title. Next up is the North Coast Section Bayshore championship on May 17 at Vallejo High.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 12, 2025	
	
                Major League Soccer-affiliated Golden City Football Club to play in Kezar Stadium
        The announcement is more than just a new team — it represents a new era for San Francisco sports.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 9, 2025	
	
                Girls lacrosse | Piedmont advances to NCS semifinals
        Highlanders beat Lick-Wilmerding, 5-4. They play O'Dowd next on May 13 at 7 pm.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 8, 2025	
	
                Oakland Ballers are not going anywhere — 10-year lease secures them at Raimondi Park
        The extension solidifies the Ballers’ presence in Oakland and underscores the remarkable rise of the franchise.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 7, 2025	
	
                Boys lacrosse | Highlanders come up short in playoffs
        Season ends with loss to Foothill.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 7, 2025	
	
                Girls lacrosse | Piedmont advances in NCS with big win
        Highlanders were facing Lick-Wilmerding on May 8.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 6, 2025	
	
                ‘Stoked at Stafford’ race closes out PHS mountain biking season
        Team bonding at revived racecourse in Novato.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 6, 2025	
	
                Piedmont Swim Team shines at WACC Championships
        Highlanders walked away with an impressive 25 varsity medals, awarded to the top six finishers in each event.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 6, 2025	
	
                Focused on the goal: Santa Clara won’t spend any taxpayer money on World Cup upgrades
        Most other US host cities (Boston, Atlanta, Philly, etc.) have spent millions of taxpayer dollars to improve their stadiums or other infrastructure.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 5, 2025	
	
                Piedmont lacrosse teams make NCS
        New seasons begin May 6 in first round -- the girls play at Witter and the boys at Foothill.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 2, 2025	
	
                Boys lacrosse | Piedmont falls to Bishop O’Dowd
        Highlanders await potential NCS playoff berth.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 2, 2025	
	
                Giants vs. Dodgers: How a New York baseball rivalry born in 1883 transformed the West
        Decades of fierce competition found new life on the West Coast, intertwining with the ambitions of two burgeoning cities: SF and LA.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 29, 2025	
	
                Play Like a Girl+ invites girls across the Bay Area to try new sports and meet pro athletes
        Back for another free, action-packed day of hands-on activities, live demonstrations, inspiring role models, and good vibes for girls+.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 29, 2025	
	
                Photos | Past athletes honored at Piedmont Sports Hall of Fame ceremony
        A happy reunion for six honorees and two iconic teams.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 29, 2025	
	
                Swim team celebrates seniors and strong performances
        Despite mixed results in the pool, the event was an overall success as the team came together to honor its seniors.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 29, 2025	
	
                Boys lacrosse | Piedmont struggles in pair of losses
        Highlanders drop two contests to fall to 4-9 on the season.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 29, 2025	
	
                Boys tennis | Piedmont rolls through two matches
        Highlanders have now won six of seven.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 22, 2025	
	
                PHS swim team brings grit, energy to Berkeley meet
        Varsity boys sweep all events; varsity girls hindered by injuries, illness; and JV boys impress against Berkeley's deep squad.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 22, 2025	
	
                Baseball | Piedmont sweeps Alameda, falls to Tech
        Highlanders score four in seventh against WACC rival.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 22, 2025	
	
                Boys tennis | Piedmont takes two out of three
        Highlanders beat Castro Valley, Hayward        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 18, 2025	
	
                Girls lacrosse | Piedmont secures pair of wins
        Girls lacrosse shines on senior night.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 15, 2025	
	
                Don’t miss Piedmont Sports Hall of Fame event this Saturday
        The April 26 ceremony and reception will honor 6 new inductees and two teams for the class of 2025.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 15, 2025	
	
                Track and field | Piedmont gets strong marks at Stanford
        Saniyah Johnson also breaks school shot put record.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 8, 2025	
	
                Girls lacrosse | Bishop O’Dowd edges Piedmont
        Heartbreaker loss followed win against Lick-Wilmerding.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 4, 2025	
	
                Softball | Piedmont splits with Berean, San Lorenzo
        Highlanders 4-4 entering spring break.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 1, 2025	
	
                Girls lacrosse | Highlanders split with Dublin, Berkeley
        Piedmont fights through tough matches. The team will be at Bishop O’Dowd on April 4.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 1, 2025	
	
                Boys lacrosse | Piedmont takes tough loss to Berkeley
        Highlanders now 1-5 on season; they will host Bishop O’Dowd on April 4.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 28, 2025	
	
                Boys golf | Piedmont takes 12th at major tournament
        Highlanders have strong day at Monarch Bay        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 28, 2025	
	
                Major League Cricket returns to Oakland for weeklong series of matches at the Coliseum
        Cheer on the SF Unicorns starting June 12.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 25, 2025	
	
                Track and field | Piedmont competes at local invitationals
        Highlanders see stars shine.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 25, 2025	
	
                Boys tennis | Piedmont takes one of three matches
        Highlanders beat College Prep, 6-1.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 25, 2025	
	
                Baseball | Piedmont pitching leading the way
        Highlanders allow three runs in four games.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 25, 2025	
	
                Girls lacrosse | Piedmont beats Northgate, 15-2
        Girls lacrosse rebounds after tough losses.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 25, 2025	
	
                Boys lacrosse | Piedmont drops challenging matches
        Highlanders playing tough schedule; will host Berkeley in a West Alameda County Conference match on March 28.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 21, 2025	
	
                Boys volleyball | Piedmont undergoing growing pains
        Few returning seniors make for a transitional year.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 18, 2025	
	
                Boys tennis | Piedmont does well in Fresno tournament
        Highlanders then split with Alameda, Castro Valley.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 18, 2025	
	
                Softball | Piedmont a mix of old and new talent
        Softball has bright future with bevy of freshmen        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 18, 2025	
	
                Piedmont swimmers shine at De La Salle Invitational
        Standout performances and new records at prestigious meet; next matchup is against Arroyo on Friday.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 14, 2025	
	
                Boys tennis | Piedmont has talent, questions
        Four starters have graduated, opening up new possibilities for the team.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 14, 2025	
	
                Beach volleyball | Piedmont keeps on building program
        Roster has 11 players despite lack of local facilities.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 11, 2025	
	
                Boys soccer | Piedmont wins regional title
        Hat trick for senior Gianluca Bini as Highlanders beat Williams, 4-1.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 11, 2025	
	
                Track and field | Season preview: Piedmont opens up with top marks
        Highlanders are ready for season.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 11, 2025	
	
                Girls basketball | Piedmont falls at St. Mary’s, 61-48
        Team sees season end in Stockton.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 11, 2025	
	
                Boys lacrosse | Season preview: Piedmont welcomes new coach
        Expectations, enthusiasm high for Highlanders as PHS 2020 alum Paul Pappas returns as coach.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 11, 2025	
	
                Girls lacrosse | Season preview: Highlanders should be strong
        Team has talent but lost a lot of seniors; now 3-2 on the young season.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 11, 2025	
	
                Boys baseball | Season preview: Piedmont expects more success
        Highlanders have solid core of seniors.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 7, 2025	
	
                Girls basketball | Piedmont outlasts 16th seed for win
        Highlanders beat San Joaquin Memorial; advance to play St Mary’s in Stockton on March 8.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 7, 2025	
	
                Boys soccer | Piedmont defeats Colusa 2-0; advances to regional final
        Highlanders host Williams at Witter Field at 5 pm on March 8.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 6, 2025	
	
                Boys soccer | Piedmont advances to regional semifinal
        Highlanders travel to Orland for victory.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 6, 2025	
	
                College athletes can now make millions off sponsorship deals. Here’s the first look at California’s numbers
        University records show which student athletes are benefitting and how.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 5, 2025	
	
                Girls basketball | Piedmont hammers Oakland Tech
        Girls basketball advances to second round.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 4, 2025	
	
                Piedmont High Swim opens season with strong performance
        Highlanders secure victories against Hayward and Bishop O'Dowd in tri-meet.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 4, 2025	
	
                Piedmont teams rewarded with CIF berths
        Boys, girls basketball will join boys soccer in playoffs.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 4, 2025	
	
                Boys basketball | Piedmont falls in championship game
        Boys basketball falls behind early, can’t catch up.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 4, 2025	
	
                Boys soccer | Roseland University Prep beats Piedmont
        Boys soccer falls in Division 4 final.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 27, 2025	
	
                Boys soccer | Piedmont beats San Rafael in semis
        Highlanders host championship March 1 at 7 p.m.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 27, 2025	
	
                Boys basketball | Highlanders beat Windsor, advance to final
        Piedmont will face St. Patrick-St. Vincent on March 1 at San Leandro.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 25, 2025	
	
                Girls soccer | Piedmont’s season ends with 2-0 loss
        Highlanders fall to Pinole Valley        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 25, 2025	
	
                Boys soccer | Piedmont advances with 4-2 victory
        Highlanders beat Urban; San Rafael up next on February 26        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 23, 2025	
	
                Boys basketball | Piedmont advances with 78-69 win
        Boys basketball beats Jesse Bethel; Windsor up next on February 26        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 21, 2025	
	
                Girls basketball | Piedmont falls at Cardinal Newman
        Highlanders will face Salesian next        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 21, 2025	
	
                Boys basketball | Piedmont rolls over Ukiah, 87-49
        Boys basketball advances to face Jesse Bethel on February 22.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 21, 2025	
	
                Boys soccer | Piedmont defeats Justin-Siena, 2-0
        Highlanders advance in NCS playoffs.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 21, 2025	
	
                Girls soccer | Piedmont routs College Prep in playoffs
        Girls soccer takes 5-1 win, advances        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 18, 2025	
	
                Boys basketball | Piedmont finishes season on losing streak
        Highlanders drop final four games        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 18, 2025	
	
                Girls basketball | Piedmont hot to close regular season
        Girls basketball on eight-game winning streak        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 18, 2025	
	
                Girls soccer | Piedmont ends regular season with win
        Highlanders beat Encinal, head to playoffs        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 18, 2025	
	
                SF unveils expanded UN Skate Plaza to create ‘safer, more connected’ skating community
        The plaza drew more than 340,000 visitors in its first year and contributed to a 79% reduction in daytime drug-related incidents, according to officials.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 17, 2025	
	
                Piedmont teams prepare for NCS playoffs
        Girls hoop in Open division; others get top seeds        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 11, 2025	
	
                Girls basketball | Piedmont avenges nonleague foe for split
        Highlanders beat Antelope        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 7, 2025	
	
                Girls basketball | Piedmont edges Bishop O’Dowd
        Girls basketball avenges only WACC loss.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 7, 2025	
	
                Girls soccer | Piedmont loses another heartbreaker
        Highlanders fall at Castro Valley.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 4, 2025	
	
                Girls soccer | Piedmont loses heartbreaker at Berkeley
        Girls soccer falls 1-0, still battling injuries, illnesses. Next scheduled match is February 5 at Castro Valley.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 4, 2025	
	
                Girls basketball continues strong run
        Piedmont races by San Leandro. The Highlanders are next scheduled to play at Bishop O’Dowd on February 5.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 4, 2025	
	
                Boys basketball | Piedmont splits one-point games on the road
        Highlanders edge San Leandro after falling to Castro Valley. Next game is at Bishop O’Dowd on February 5.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 31, 2025	
	
                Girls soccer | Piedmont shuts out Encinal, 2-0
        Highlanders score key victory in WACC.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 31, 2025	
	
                Boys soccer | Piedmont falls at home to Mt. Eden
        The Highlanders next play at Alameda on February 4.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 28, 2025	
	
                Girls basketball | Piedmont drops close game at Antelope
        Highlanders come up just short        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 28, 2025	
	
                Girls soccer | Piedmont drops pair of league matches
        Highlanders edged by Alameda, lose to O’Dowd.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 24, 2025	
	
                Boys basketball | Piedmont beats Terra Linda, falls to Branson
        Highlanders are now 9-9 on the season, 1-3 in WACC Foothill Division play.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 24, 2025	
	
                Girls basketball | Piedmont overcomes loss of Martin
        Team records 54-44 win at Alameda        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 24, 2025	
	
                Oakland Roots SC works to plant future at Coliseum, will play 2025 home games there
        The club announced Wednesday it has abandoned plans to build a temporary stadium near the Coliseum and instead will sign a one-year lease for the home games scheduled for this…        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 22, 2025	
	
                Multi-agency partnership formed to combat human trafficking ahead of sporting events
        The NBA All-Star Game, Super Bowl LX, and the FIFA World Cup will all take place in the Bay Area between now and 2026.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 21, 2025	
	
                Girls basketball | Piedmont beat Menlo, falls to Centennial
        Highlanders split a pair of Martin Luther King holiday events.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 21, 2025	
	
                Girls soccer | Piedmont falls to Alameda, 4-3
        Team fights tough despite missing players.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 17, 2025	
	
                Boys soccer | Piedmont ties San Leandro after routing Encinal
        Team faces Berkeley next.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 17, 2025	
	
                Piedmont Sports Hall of Fame announces new inductees and two teams
        Ceremony will be held on April 26.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 17, 2025	
	
                Pickleball intro clinic at PMS on Feb. 1
        Now's your chance to check out this popular racquet sport.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 15, 2025	
	
                Alameda supes move forward with Oakland Coliseum sale to local development group
        African American Sports and Entertainment Group’s plans include developing both market rate and affordable housing components.         	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 14, 2025	
	
                Boys basketball | Piedmont rallies for big victory
        Highlanders beat University in overtime.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 10, 2025	
	
                Girls soccer | Piedmont ties Berkeley, 1-1
        Next game is at home against Castro Valley on January 14.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 10, 2025	
	
                Youth soccer | Piedmont 2014 Girls complete a remarkable turnaround
        Under new coach, team now ranked #14 in all of Northern California after a slow start last fall.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 31, 2024	
	
                Boys soccer | Piedmont falls in tight match to Dublin
        Boys soccer now 1-4-3 in early season        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 27, 2024	
	
                Youth ultimate frisbee programs start in January
        Classes for ages 8 - 14 take place at Havens and Beach Elementary Schools through May.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 27, 2024	
	
                Boys basketball | Piedmont goes 1-2 at Acalanes tournament
        Boys basketball hits winter break at 5-4        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 23, 2024	
	
                ‘A legend on and off the field’: A’s Rickey Henderson remembered following death at 65
        Henderson, an Oakland native, was MLB’s all-time leading run scorer, with 2,295 runs scored.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 18, 2024	
	
                Girls basketball | Piedmont routs Campolindo, 65-19
        Highlanders now 6-0 heading into break.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 13, 2024	
	
                Girls Soccer | Versatile Highlanders could be very good
        Girls soccer off to strong start to season.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 13, 2024	
	
                Girls basketball | Young blood lead Piedmont in win
        Highlanders rout Damonte Ranch on the first day of the Paris Twins Classic.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 13, 2024	
	
                Purple Reign ultimate team makes it to Chilly Bowl championship
        Middle school team outperforms but falls to Berkeley's Catch & Release at 5th annual Chilly Bowl.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 10, 2024	
	
                Girls basketball | Piedmont excited for young guns
        Outstanding freshman class with three joining the starting lineup.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 9, 2024	
	
                Boys basketball | Piedmont off to strong start
        Boys basketball advances in tournament        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 3, 2024	
	
                Cross Country | Piedmont stars wind up season
        Sebastien Swain, Leighton Mand, and Amalia Gray finish at state meet.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 3, 2024	
	
                Boys basketball | Piedmont romps in season opener
        Boys basketball takes down Gateway, 81-54.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 26, 2024	
	
                Boys basketball | Piedmont turning up the offense this year
        Highlanders will push the tempo and the scoreboard.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 26, 2024	
	
                Russell takes over Piedmont boys soccer
        New coach is no stranger to Piedmont soccer.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 26, 2024	
	
                Highlanders magic season comes to a muddy end
        Boys football falls 43-7 at Ferndale in NCS.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 26, 2024	
	
                Piedmont Mountain Bike Team seeks new riders
        Interested middle and high school students of all levels encouraged to register before the end of December.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 26, 2024	
	
                Junior Running Club runners dodge raindrops during Dracena Park race
        Wildwood Elementary School prevails in mile competition.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 24, 2024	
	
                Former Golden State Warriors exec Bob Myers appointed to UC Board of Regents
        Board says Myers' background in sports leadership will help the UC system navigate the college athletics landscape.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 19, 2024	
	
                Football | Piedmont beats Fortuna in NCS opener
        Boys football heads to Ferndale for semis on Saturday.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 19, 2024	
	
                Girls Tennis | Jumper, Kortum go deep at NCS
        Piedmont’s Romanczuk also makes tournament.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 15, 2024	
	
                Piedmont Junior Running Club hosting Dracena Park race on Nov. 20
        For the safety of all, Dracena Park users are kindly asked to avoid the park between 2 and 4 while the event is taking place.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 14, 2024	
	
                Thousands of runners expected to take to streets Sunday for Berkeley Half Marathon
        There will be street closures to accommodate the race, including a closure of Interstate 80 exits from University Avenue from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 12, 2024	
	
                Cross Country | Piedmont girls get third in division
        Boys and girls cross country compete at WACC championships. Next up for both is the North Coast Section championships on November 23.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 12, 2024	
	
                Football | Piedmont finishes regular season 9-1
        Highlanders get the #3 seed and will host Fortuna HS on November 15.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 12, 2024	
	
                ‘Salute Captain Klay’: Warriors to honor 4-time champ, who returns as Dallas Maverick
        Klay Thompson, a four-time champion with the Warriors, signed as a free agent with Dallas in the offseason.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 8, 2024	
	
                Boys Water Polo | Piedmont cruises past Freedom at NCS
        Highlanders advance to second round.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 5, 2024	
	
                Football | Piedmont routs Kennedy to go 8-1
        Highlanders finish with Newark Memorial at home.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 5, 2024	
	
                Girls Golf | Assalian shoots 89 at NCS Division 1 tourney
        Tied for 55th out of 139 golfers.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 1, 2024	
	
                Girls Tennis | Piedmont ends regular season with win
        Girls tennis beats Bishop O’Dowd, 6-1        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 29, 2024	
	
                Football | Highlanders sloppy in big win over Washington
        Mistakes didn’t cost team as boys football puts up 56 points in victory.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 29, 2024	
	
                Girls Water Polo | Piedmont beats San Rafael, 5-3
        Jacoby nets four in non-league victory.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 29, 2024	
	
                Girls Golf | Assalian qualifies for NCS Division 1
        Girls golf team shoots 436 at D2.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 25, 2024	
	
                Girls golf | Piedmont qualifies for NCS tournament
        Mei Assalian finishes ninth at WACC.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 25, 2024	
	
                Piedmont Rec basketball registration closes Monday, Oct. 28
        For grades K - 8; all skill levels welcome.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 25, 2024	
	
                High-stepping into a new era: Cal Band keeps traditions alive while adapting to life in ACC
        The new league has brought a new urgency to raise travel money.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 25, 2024	
	
                Annual DBFL Ski Sale is Nov. 9
        Once-a-year giant outdoor sale of gently used ski and snowboarding apparel and accessories for the whole family.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 22, 2024	
	
                Cross Country | Piedmont runners compete at Mariner Invitational
        Cross country fights off illnesses to run strong.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 22, 2024	
	
                Girls water polo | Piedmont drops pair of matches
        Girls water polo faces top teams.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 22, 2024	
	
                Flag Football | Piedmont falls to Berkeley in home finale
        Girls football loses tight 6-2 game.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 22, 2024	
	
                Volleyball | Piedmont falls to Berkeley in straight sets
        Young girls volleyball team fighting hard in tough season.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 22, 2024	
	
                7th grade volleyball caps off season with second place finish
        PMS girls volleyball brings home the hardware.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 18, 2024	
	
                Football | Piedmont hammers Irvington in showdown
        Boys football aces latest test, 49-7.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 16, 2024	
	
                Oakland Ballers give fan-owners piece of the action; one will get to join board of directors
        A board position elected by fans, representing fans, is a key component of the unique sports ownership model.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 15, 2024	
	
                Girls Tennis | Piedmont hammers Bishop O’Dowd, 6-1
        Girls tennis comes up with big victory in WACC.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 15, 2024	
	
                Football | Piedmont routs Hayward for first road win
        Boys football moves to 5-1 on season        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 15, 2024	
	
                Cross country | Teams shine at Clovis Invitational
        The girls team won first place in the Small School Yellow Division race with 44 points.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 14, 2024	
	
                NBA announces tickets available for fan events in Bay Area ahead of 2025 All-Star Game
        Dubs are hosting the 2025 All-Star Game, which is scheduled for February 16, 2025 at Chase Center in San Francisco.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 11, 2024	
	
                Join the Oakland Baracuda Aquatics Masters Swim Club
        Masters swimming is one of the best organized sports for adults -- all levels and experience are welcome.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 11, 2024	
	
                Girls water polo | Piedmont comes up short on senior night
        Highlanders fall at Encinal, 13-11        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 11, 2024	
	
                Boys water polo | Piedmont splits at Monterey Bay Invitational
        Team makes strides at tournament        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 8, 2024	
	
                Football | Piedmont moves to 4-1 with rout of Dougherty Valley
        Boys football shuts out visiting Wildcats.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 8, 2024	
	
                PHS Oktoberfest is ‘best one ever’
        More than 400 people attended the annual fundraiser for high school athletics.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 8, 2024	
	
                Development group makes $10M payment for Oakland Coliseum; amended total now $125M
        According to some, "a higher purchase price with faster payments" is not all it seems and may trigger budget cuts to the police force.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 4, 2024	
	
                Girls water polo | Piedmont beats Lick-Wilmerding, 17-11
        Girls water polo gets WACC victory.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 4, 2024	
	
                Final Try (it) Out Tuesday event of Fall 2024 invites girls+ to try golf, tennis, and rugby
        Tuesday, October 8 at Linda Beach Playfield.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 1, 2024	
	
                ‘Change is necessary’: Buster Posey elevated to leadership role after Giants’ failed season
        Posey, a member of the Giants’ three most recent World Series championship teams and a former National League MVP joined the team’s board of directors and ownership in Sept. 2022.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 27, 2024	
	
                Girls tennis | Piedmont rolls through league
        Girls tennis gets wins over Castro Valley, Arroyo        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 26, 2024	
	
                Farewell cheers and jeers: A’s win final game at Oakland Coliseum in front of sellout crowd
        Owner John Fisher apologizes for team's departure, and acknowledges fans' bitter disappointment.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 24, 2024	
	
                PHS basketball bond rekindled on global stage
        This week, Coach Bryan Gardere and former Highlander Ameela Li will fly to Colombia to compete in the Women's Basketball League Americas club tournament.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 24, 2024	
	
                Boys Water Polo | Piedmont sweeps weekend in Napa
        Boys water polo rolls through tournament.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 24, 2024	
	
                Flag Football | Piedmont loses big to Encinal
        Flag football falls to 1-3 on season        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 17, 2024	
	
                Football | Piedmont shuts out Mt. Eden, 35-0
        Boys football improves to 2-1 on season.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 17, 2024	
	
                Cross Country | Piedmont opens season at Ed Sias Invitational
        Girls cross country takes seventh, boys 11th.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 17, 2024	
	
                Giants slugger Ramos splashes into history; first right-hander to hit McCovey Cove homer
        Before Sunday, no right-handed batter had ever hit a home run into the water beyond right field at the stadium.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 13, 2024	
	
                Local with Lisa | 10 Years with Piedmont Swim Team
        [SPONSORED VIDEO] Parents and swimmers gathered to show appreciation for Coach Stephan Bill.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 10, 2024	
	
                Football | Piedmont controls Middletown, 42-21
        Boys football gets first win of season.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 10, 2024	
	
                Boys water polo | Piedmont falls to Newark Memorial
        Boys water polo loses tight match        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 10, 2024	
	
                Girls tennis | Mixed results at Golden State Classic
        Girls tennis plays only doubles matches at tournament.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 6, 2024	
	
                Pickleball, lacrosse, and Australian football featured at next Try (it) Out Tuesday
        For girls+ ages 6 - 16 on Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at Linda Beach Playfield.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 4, 2024	
	
                It’s outta here: Oakland wraps Coliseum sale; police union blasts deal as a budget gimmick
        "The Coliseum deal buys the city a few months reprieve and the one-time revenues will soon dissipate."        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 3, 2024	
	
                Football | Piedmont falls to Salesian in opener
        Mistakes allow game to get out of hand.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 3, 2024	
	
                Girls Water Polo | Piedmont hopes to be small but mighty
        Several key players return.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 3, 2024	
	
                Girls Golf | Piedmont can be as good as it wants
        New girls golf coach believes there’s no ceiling.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 30, 2024	
	
                Girls volleyball | Four seniors to lead mostly new Piedmont team
        Young talent learning to work together as a team.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 30, 2024	
	
                Flag Football | Piedmont hopes growth translates into wins in year two
        A mix of newcomers and returning players will continue to build the new sport.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 30, 2024	
	
                Boys water polo ready to defend NCS championship
        PHS team will be strong on offense, and junior Luke McAuliffe is back in goal.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 29, 2024	
	
                Oakland Ballers ‘truly overwhelmed’ as fan ownership surpasses $1M in investments
        The round will close when the team hits the $1.235 million limit and investments are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 27, 2024	
	
                Cross Country | Piedmont ready to take its marks
        Girls, boys teams used to high levels of success.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 27, 2024	
	
                Girls Tennis | Piedmont has depth, strong ladder
        First match is August 28 at Las Lomas.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 27, 2024	
	
                Football | Piedmont looks to build on playoff run; strong senior class returns
        The opener will be August 30 at home against Salesian on the renovated Witter Field.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 27, 2024	
	
                Job Opening | PHS boys lacrosse varsity head coach
        Interested parties should contact the school district's new athletic director Tyler Small.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 13, 2024	
	
                Witter Field re-opening ceremony Aug. 14
        Public invited to celebrate completion of project on Wednesday at 5:15 p.m.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 13, 2024	
	
                Oakland returns to its Roots: Pro soccer club will call Coliseum home for its 2025 season
        The team has bounced between local college stadiums for the last few years, most recently at California State University, East Bay.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 9, 2024	
	
                Rec Dept invites girls+ to experiment with new sports at Try (It) Out Tuesdays
        Three upcoming evenings of hands-on activities for current and aspiring athletes of all skill levels at Linda Beach Playfield.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 6, 2024	
	
                Canine competitors ride the waves at annual World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica
        Cacau, a chocolate Labrador from Brazil, took home the “top surf dog” gold medal.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 26, 2024	
	
                From tongue-tied to friendship: Former ambassador says goodbye to Willie
        Piedmont resident Jeff Bleich reflects on his connection to baseball legend Willie Mays, who died on June 18.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 26, 2024	
	
                Reminder: PHS girls flag football kicks off preseason conditioning July 29
        New and returning players of all skill levels welcome.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 26, 2024	
	
                Reminder: Piedmont Swim Team tryouts take place Aug. 13-15
        Come on in -- the water's fine! Swimmers ages 8 and up are encouraged to check out the fun.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 25, 2024	
	
                Run through SF’s iconic landmarks: 31,000 runners set to take over city this weekend
        The 47th annual San Francisco Marathon is on July 27-28.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 25, 2024	
	
                Meet America’s high schoolers vying for Olympic Gold
        All eyes are on Paris, which is hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics for the first time in a century from July 24 to Aug. 11.         	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 23, 2024	
	
                Learn how to play pickleball
        The Piedmont Pickleball Committee will host its monthly intro class on August 3.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 23, 2024	
	
                Oakland Ballers announce manager change: Aaron Miles takes over from Micah Franklin
        The Ballers play home games at Raimondi Park in West Oakland and have sought to establish themselves as a pro baseball replacement for the Oakland A's.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 19, 2024	
	
                PHS sells pickleball apparel to support athletics
        There's no team at the high school, but the city has an active pickleball community.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 14, 2024	
	
                Oakland Ballers’ new investment campaign offers fans chance to own piece of the team
        Fans could have a seat at the table and provide input on key decisions, including where the team is based.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 12, 2024	
	
                Local with Lisa | Piedmont Pool Update
        [SPONSORED VIDEO] Exclusive preview and behind-the-scenes tour of this amazing facility.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 9, 2024	
	
                A legacy beyond stats: Everyone has a Willie Mays story at Monday’s celebration of his life
        People from all walks of life, including two former US presidents, share memories of the 'Say Hey Kid.'        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 28, 2024	
	
                New Piedmont athletic director brings wide-ranging experience to new job
        Tyler Small returns to sports four years after moving to town.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 25, 2024	
	
                Piedmont Profile | Mt. Everest summiteer Graham Cooper
        Cooper, an endurance athlete and mountaineer, made it to the top of the world's highest peak on May 29.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 25, 2024	
	
                Piedmont rowers shine at Youth Nationals
        Oakland Strokes club produces several top marks.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 18, 2024	
	
                Giants legend Willie Mays dies at the age of 93
        The Hall of Fame center fielder was one of the greatest players in the history of baseball.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 14, 2024	
	
                School board receives Title IX report
        Participation gap eliminated, but more work to do.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 11, 2024	
	
                Piedmont Pickleballers pick up awards at local tournaments
        Winners from Memorial Day weekend events.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 11, 2024	
	
                Piedmont Pickleball to host beginner classes starting in July
        It's never too late to learn: Intro sessions for all ages start July 6 at PMS sport courts.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 7, 2024	
	
                Golden Gate Fields bows out: Storied horse track goes dark after final race this Sunday
        An animal rights group will hold a memorial protest outside the track on Sunday, the Berkeley racetrack’s last scheduled day of horse racing before it closes permanently.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 4, 2024	
	
                Piedmont falls to Bradshaw Christian in regional final
        Baseball team finishes outstanding season.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 31, 2024	
	
                Baseball | Piedmont beats Colusa, advances to regional title
        The Highlanders advance to the June 1 championship game against Bradshaw Christian-Sacramento. Piedmont will host the 4 p.m. game.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 30, 2024	
	
                ‘Dream Team’ are PRD’s 6th grade 3-on-3 Basketball champs
        Thirteen teams competed across grade levels in the annual PRD event.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 28, 2024	
	
                Baseball | Piedmont routed by Justin-Siena
        But team received berth in state tournament and defeated Capuchino 13-1 on May 28.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 28, 2024	
	
                Piedmont Junior Running Club held track meet at Witter Field on May 22
        A summer running program for boys and girls in fourth and fifth grade starts July 8.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 24, 2024	
	
                Baseball | Sanchez comes up big for Piedmont
        Baseball to face Justin-Siena for championship on Saturday, May 25.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 24, 2024	
	
                Havens 5th Graders crowned 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament champs
        The "Swish Kebabs" prevail.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 24, 2024	
	
                Oakland reaches deal to sell its stake in the Coliseum to Black-owned investment group
        Officials say funds from the sale will help the city cope with its projected $177 million budget deficit, and avoid cuts to city departments, including police services.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 22, 2024	
	
                Softball | Piedmont falls to Fortuna in NCS playoffs
        Softball sees season come to an end on road.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 21, 2024	
	
                PMS ultimate frisbee finishes 2nd, wins Spirit Award in season tourney
        Purple Reign battles wind, weather to wrap up competitive spring season at Spaghetti Western Tournament.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 21, 2024	
	
                Piedmont Mountain Bike Team wraps up season at Six Sigma
        The team includes High School club racing and a junior development (DEVO) middle school team.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 21, 2024	
	
                Scots clinch victory with stellar pitching and unyielding defense
        The undefeated team advanced as they squared off against the M.L. King Cobras Tuesday in Berkeley.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 21, 2024	
	
                Double-zero was Oakland hero: Jim Otto, 86, was ‘The Original Raider’ with unusual jersey
        Otto, who went on to play in a Super Bowl and be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, died Sunday at 86.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 19, 2024	
	
                Some of San Francisco’s pickleball, tennis courts could soon require reservation fee
        Communities look for ways to manage the popular sport.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 17, 2024	
	
                PHS Golf | Bloemker shoots 82 at NCS Division 1 championship
        Piedmont golfer finishes season strong.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 15, 2024	
	
                Golden State Valkyries: WNBA’s new Bay Area expansion franchise unveils name and merch
        They will be headquartered in Oakland and begin playing games next year at Chase Center in San Francisco.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 14, 2024	
	
                PHS Track and Field | Piedmont puts up top marks at NCS Bayshore
        Track and field sends several to Meet of Champions        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 14, 2024	
	
                PHS/MHS student athletes recognized at ceremony Tuesday
        Thirteen students from the class of 2024 will continue their sports in college.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 14, 2024	
	
                PHS Swim and Dive | Schwab takes 16th at state meet
        Piedmont diver concludes high school career in style.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 10, 2024	
	
                PHS boys tennis | Highlanders fall in NCS quarterfinals
        Loss to Branson-Ross on May 9 marks end of season.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 10, 2024	
	
                PHS Athlete Profile | Sebastien Swain
        The Piedmont freshman is one of the top runners in the area.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 7, 2024	
	
                Photos | Play Like a Girl+ draws girls from around the Bay Area
        Witter Field was a hive of activity on Sunday, May 5.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 7, 2024	
	
                PHS Track and Field | Chau wins girls pole vault at WACC championships
        Piedmont ready for NCS Bayshore.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 7, 2024	
	
                PHS Swim | Schwab fourth at NCS championships
        Piedmont diver earns berth in state finals.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 7, 2024	
	
                PHS Golf | Bloemker qualifies for NCS Division 1
        Piedmont golfer takes second at D-2 qualifier        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 7, 2024	
	
                PHS tennis | Smolko has to retire in semifinals
        Piedmont boys tennis ready for team playoffs.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 7, 2024	
	
                Piedmont Mountain Bike Team | Folsom Lake race recap
        PHS Varsity, JV, and Devo teams competed on April 28.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 3, 2024	
	
                Piedmont girls lacrosse falls to Acalanes at NCS
        Highlanders opened playoffs with big win.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 3, 2024	
	
                Oakland Ballers get Raimondi Park ready for its big debut, reveal details of new amenities
        The team will play 48 games at the West Oakland park, and their first home game is set for June 4.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 2, 2024	
	
                Piedmont High School swim team shines at WACC Championships
        Boys achieve best finish in 15 years.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 30, 2024	
	
                Piedmont students travel to experience legendary Cuban baseball
        The universal language of baseball brings together players at the Santiago “Changa” Maderos stadium.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 30, 2024	
	
                Piedmont softball splits two WACC matchups
        Highlanders beat San Lorenzo, fall to San Leandro.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 30, 2024	
	
                Piedmont girls lacrosse faces Urban in NCS playoffs
        Girls lacrosse takes fifth seed after winning WACC.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 30, 2024	
	
                Boys lacrosse travels to San Ramon Valley for playoffs tonight
        Highlanders get 11th seed        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 29, 2024	
	
                Piedmont boys volleyball reaches end of season
        Highlanders concluded season on April 26 at Bishop O’Dowd.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 23, 2024	
	
                PHS swim team triumphs over Bishop O’Dowd
        The meet also marked Senior Night, a special occasion to celebrate the team's seniors and their contributions.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 23, 2024	
	
                Piedmont athletes blaze at Sacramento MOC
        Track and field has good day, postseason awaits.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 23, 2024	
	
                Piedmont boys lacrosse beats Acalanes, Terra Linda
        Boys team gets key non-league wins.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 23, 2024	
	
                Piedmont girls lacrosse closes season with rout of Newark Memorial
        Team sends seniors out, prepares for playoffs.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 19, 2024	
	
                Piedmont girls lacrosse splits in return to action
        Highlanders beat Granada, fall to Miramonte.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 19, 2024	
	
                Piedmont pickleballers pick up wins around the Bay Area
        The Piedmont Pickleball Committee shares photos and results from recent tournaments.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 16, 2024	
	
                Acalanes edges Piedmont softball in seventh
        Team drops heartbreaker in return to play.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 15, 2024	
	
                Play Like a Girl+ Piedmont: Volunteer opportunity
        Two dozen volunteers still needed: sign up now to help with the May 5 sports event at Witter Field.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 12, 2024	
	
                Oakland Ballers add three players after open tryout, including first woman signed by MLB
        The Ballers now have 31 players under contract going into spring training.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 9, 2024	
	
                Piedmont girls lacrosse falls to D2 power San Marin
        Girls now 7-3 heading into second half.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 9, 2024	
	
                Piedmont boys tennis takes two matches in one day
        Boys get three matches in a row next.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 5, 2024	
	
                California State Board of Education accepting student board member applications
        Any California public high school student who will be a senior in good standing by the 2025-26 school year can apply.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 5, 2024	
	
                Piedmont basketball summer camps for kids and teens open for registration
        PHS Coach Jason Harris leads a staff of current and former players and college athletes for two-week sessions in June.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 5, 2024	
	
                Oakland Athletics announce plans to play in West Sacramento for 2025-27 MLB seasons
        Bottom line -- this season marks the team's last in Oakland. A's fans are not happy.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 5, 2024	
	
                Oakland Ballers hold open tryouts Saturday in effort to stock new team with local talent
        Local players are signing up to try out -- including Kelsie Whitmore the first woman to sign a contract with a professional MLB affiliated league.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 2, 2024	
	
                Piedmont boys tennis rolls through Arroyo and Castro Valley
        Boys to play double-header on April 3.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 2, 2024	
	
                Piedmont baseball claims two more victories
        Highlanders head into showdowns with Alameda.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 2, 2024	
	
                Piedmont softball mixes core of returning, new players
        Team out to 6-2 start on new season.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 29, 2024	
	
                Piedmont boys tennis splits versus best of WACC
        Team beats Berkeley, falls to Bishop O’Dowd.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 28, 2024	
	
                California’s disabled students left behind during emergencies: ‘They just weren’t ready for someone like me’
        A disabled UC Berkeley student has prompted the UC to ensure emergency evacuation chairs are in every multi-storied building.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 26, 2024	
	
                Piedmont swim team faces tough Berkeley meet
        Small, strong team is showing improvement.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 22, 2024	
	
                Smet reflects on his tenure as Piedmont athletic director
        Led Piedmont High for almost four years.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 22, 2024	
	
                UC delays vote on much-debated proposal to restrict some faculty speech
        UC's Board of Regents on Wednesday delayed voting on a controversial policy to limit what faculty can say on university websites.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 19, 2024	
	
                Piedmont Highlanders are burning up the track
        Track teams continue to put up strong marks.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 19, 2024	
	
                Barrett ready for Big Dance as Gaels head into March Madness
        Former Piedmont star is a key piece for St. Mary’s.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 19, 2024	
	
                PHS swim team impresses at De La Salle Invitational
        Strong relay performances and standout individual swims.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 15, 2024	
	
                Piedmont track and field sets strong early-season marks
        Team competes at Gabor, Castro Valley meets.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 15, 2024	
	
                Piedmont girls lacrosse comes up short against Monte Vista
        Girls team hammers San Rafael earlier in the week.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 15, 2024	
	
                Piedmont’s small swim team upsets Castro Valley
        Opponent has three times as many swimmers as PHS.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 14, 2024	
	
                Piedmont takes a pair in boys lacrosse early in season
        Team routs Washington, shuts out California.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 13, 2024	
	
                UC has enrolled more Californians, but lawmakers say it’s not enough
        Legislators propose further increasing tuition for students coming from outside California.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 12, 2024	
	
                Photos | Highlanders faithful turn out for Witter Field memorial ceremony
        New memorial to WWII hero and son of Piedmont unveiled at PHS athletic field.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 12, 2024	
	
                Photos | It’s time to play ball! Piedmont Baseball Softball Foundation hosts opening day celebration
        Hundreds of youth players and their families turned out for the annual opening day celebration held at Becker Playfield.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 8, 2024	
	
                Piedmont beach volleyball hitting in style in second season
        New program growing, as is sport.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 8, 2024	
	
                Witter Field hosts Junior Run Club “Challenge Mile Race”
        The running club is open to fourth and fifth graders who attend Piedmont elementary schools.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 1, 2024	
	
                Valley Christian ends Piedmont boys basketball season
        Highlanders make second appearance in state playoffs.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 1, 2024	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball falls to Whitney in CIF tournament
        Girls end season with loss.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 1, 2024	
	
                Piedmont track teams poised for strong year
        Piedmont has strong core of talent returning.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 1, 2024	
	
                PHS swim team looks forward to upcoming season
        Hoping to replicate last year's success, team has their first meet, Friday March 8 at Castro Valley High School.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 29, 2024	
	
                Piedmont boys tennis looks forward to another good season
        Boys team has strong squad for 2024.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 28, 2024	
	
                California legislature asked again to ban legacy admissions in private colleges and universities
        Similar 2019 bill failed over fears that denying Cal Grants would hurt low income students.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 27, 2024	
	
                Oakland coalition pushes for A’s to sell stake in Coliseum
        Alameda County agreed to sell the team a 50% stake in the venue in 2019.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 27, 2024	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball can’t keep up with Acalanes
        Highlanders play CIF tournament tonight in Division 1.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 27, 2024	
	
                Piedmont basketball teams make state tournament
        Boys and girls will open on road tonight.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 27, 2024	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball comes up short in NCS final
        Highlanders now advance to the California Interscholastic Federation championships.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 23, 2024	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball to play championship game Friday evening
        Highlanders build big lead thanks to Burden.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 22, 2024	
	
                Narcan at California colleges: Are students getting overdose medication?
        The law requires it but not all campuses comply.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 20, 2024	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball blows by Alhambra
        Highlanders win at Archie Williams in semifinals.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 16, 2024	
	
                Piedmont boys soccer hammers Novato, 6-1
        Highlanders easily qualify for second round.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 16, 2024	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball edges Sonoma Valley at NCS
        Team next looks to avenge loss to Alhambra.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 16, 2024	
	
                Piedmont girls soccer romps to playoff opener win
        Girls team shuts out Albany, advances to face No 2 seed.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 16, 2024	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball loses big to Carondelet
        Highlanders will now compete for fifth place in the Open Division.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 16, 2024	
	
                Oakland Ballers to play at historic Raimondi Park
        Ballpark was the training ground for legends such as Frank Robinson and Curt Flood.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 13, 2024	
	
                Piedmont girls soccer draws Berkeley in finale
        Highlanders enter playoffs unbeaten in last six.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 9, 2024	
	
                Liu’s goal beats Bishop O’Dowd in first home game in Piedmont
        Girls soccer wins in return to Witter.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 9, 2024	
	
                Piedmont boys soccer falls in home finale
        Highlanders drop match to Berkeley at Witter.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 6, 2024	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball beats Alameda, Oakland
        Highlanders rebound after loss to Bishop O’Dowd.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 6, 2024	
	
                High school cheating increase from ChatGPT? Research finds not so much
        Stanford researchers say the frequency of students cheating on assignments remained "surprisingly" stagnant in fall 2023.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 2, 2024	
	
                Piedmont girls soccer sweeps island schools
        Team beats Alameda, Encinal by identical 4-0 scores.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 2, 2024	
	
                Piedmont boys soccer beats San Leandro, 3-1
        Highlanders getting ready for playoffs.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 2, 2024	
	
                PMS baseball players headed to Cuba for cultural exchange
        The team is fundraising now for their April trip.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 30, 2024	
	
                Witter Field to reopen for soccer and lacrosse
        While new turf field is a go, work on the track must wait until summer, and the track team will remain without on-campus facilities this spring.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 30, 2024	
	
                Girls and boys soccer teams to celebrate seniors, host first home games of the season
        Inaugural match on new Witter turf is girls soccer playing Bishop O’Dowd on February 6, followed by the boys team against Berkeley on February 8 -- all fans welcome!        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 30, 2024	
	
                In the News | USA Pickleball demonstrates new “quiet” equipment at Linda Beach courts
        The media event was designed to showcase new quieter pickleball paddles.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 26, 2024	
	
                Piedmont boys soccer beats Berkeley for first time in 8 years
        Highlanders defeat Yellowjackets, 1-0.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 26, 2024	
	
                Witter Field track repair postponed to June
        New turf field should open in early February; unrepaired track will be open for some track practice and public use before it closes again this summer.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 25, 2024	
	
                UC rejects plan to allow campuses to hire undocumented students
        The proposal would have meant challenging a federal law that bars employers from hiring undocumented immigrants.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 23, 2024	
	
                Piedmont boys soccer drops first of season to Bishop O’Dowd
        Highlanders also defeat San Leandro.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 23, 2024	
	
                Oakland Ballers have a (very) new rival
        The Yolo High Wheelers will be based in Davis and participate in a training "lab" for careers in professional sports.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 23, 2024	
	
                Pickleball noise reduction technologies demo at Linda Beach Courts
        City partners with USA Pickleball and invites community members to attend and observe these new technologies in action.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 23, 2024	
	
                School Board approves extra spending to fix Witter Field track
        Track re-opening is delayed until June, but new turf field should open in early February, assuming weather cooperates.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 19, 2024	
	
                PHS Sailing Team seeks new members
        Intro clinic for interested high schoolers on Saturday, January 28.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 19, 2024	
	
                University of California enrolled a record number of California residents in the fall
        Davis, Irvine, and Santa Cruz see biggest increases in California freshmen.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 16, 2024	
	
                Piedmont boys soccer beats San Lorenzo, Mt. Eden
        Highlanders also tie with Castro Valley.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 16, 2024	
	
                PHS student club hosts soccer equipment drive
        Gently used soccer balls, cleats, shin guards, and even athletic clothing will be donated to Soccer Without Borders; donations accepted through January 26.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 16, 2024	
	
                Newsom sides with parents’ rights groups to defend youth tackle football
        The Assembly has until the end of January to decide the fate of the bill.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 9, 2024	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball goes 1-3 against top competition
        Team suffers first losses of season in San Diego.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 9, 2024	
	
                In the (Sports) News | Four Highlander football players, coach recognized by local media
        SF Chronicle and the Bay Area News Group share their 2023 All Bay Area/All-Metro Football teams for 2023        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 5, 2024	
	
                Shorthanded Piedmont boys basketball gives Bishop O’Dowd a battle
        Boys basketball, down two starters, loses, 57-51.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 5, 2024	
	
                ‘We are disappointed’: Oakland A’s say no to planned B’s June baseball game at Coliseum
        The B’s released a statement Thursday saying they signed a lease agreement and paid a deposit.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 5, 2024	
	
                Arrests made at Berkeley’s People’s Park as controversial construction restarts
        The plan calls for building housing for 1,100 students and a separate building with 100 apartments for low-income, formerly unhoused people.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 29, 2023	
	
                Piedmont Swim Team swimmers qualify for Sectionals meet
        Coach Stefan Bill shares highlights of the event.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 26, 2023	
	
                California is pressing universities to repatriate thousands of Native American remains and artifacts, but results are mixed
        Only UCLA and Cal State Long Beach have returned a majority of their collections back to local tribes.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 19, 2023	
	
                City Council votes to boost pool budget, now at nearly $30 million
        Council also approved a five-year agreement for license plate-reading cameras, maintenance.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 19, 2023	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball splits first 10 after busy eight days
        Highlanders get consolation at Acalanes, fall to University.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 19, 2023	
	
                Startup professional soccer team to partner with St. Mary’s College
        The Town FC is planning a 2024 launch.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 15, 2023	
	
                PHS cheerleaders host Mini Cheer Camp Jan. 22, 24
        K-3 students invited to learn the basics -- and then to show off newly acquired skills at a PHS Girls Basketball game on January 26.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 15, 2023	
	
                Local with Lisa | Sports & Mental Health
        [SPONSORED VIDEO] A former Cal and professional soccer player talks about how to have a positive mindset and overcome negative self talk.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 14, 2023	
	
                Land surveying begins at People’s Park as construction awaits CA Supreme Court nod
        Approval for UC Berkeley's plans to build student housing on the site have seesawed through the courts and California Legislature.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 12, 2023	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball takes two at own tourney
        Girls team beats Berwick, Vanden.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 8, 2023	
	
                Witter Field construction delayed — again
        Project will now impact spring sports teams.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 8, 2023	
	
                Oakland Ballers announce inaugural season schedule, will play first home game June 4
        The Ballers will face seven teams from the independent Pioneer League in 2024.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 6, 2023	
	
                Lawsuit intensifies spotlight on free speech controversies at UC Berkeley
        The social strife rampant on campuses across the country, experts say, may be indicative of a deeply divided nation coping with myriad crises, foreign and domestic.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 5, 2023	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball runner-up at own tournament
        Boys basketball gets off to 3-2 start to season.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 5, 2023	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball sweeps through opening tournament
        Girls take easy win at Bryan Ayer Classic.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 1, 2023	
	
                New Cal program examines role of psychedelics in society
        Research initiative will be run collaboratively with Harvard.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 28, 2023	
	
                Fall sports name all-league teams
        Piedmont athletes represented in several West Alameda County Conference teams.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 28, 2023	
	
                Swain finishes fantastic freshman year at state
        Piedmont harrier finishes 67th in CIF Division 4.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 28, 2023	
	
                Oakland Ballers, the new baseball team in town, promise to never leave
        The B's will play home games at Laney College baseball field.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 21, 2023	
	
                Cross country competes at NCS meet
        Piedmont teams finish 6th, 8th, while freshman Sebastien Swain qualifies for the California Interscholastic Federation championships.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 21, 2023	
	
                Elementary school runners speed through Dracena Park in inaugural foot race
        The Junior Running Club kicks off its next season in January. Registration opens November 28.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 17, 2023	
	
                ‘A sad day’: MLB owners approve Oakland A’s move to Las Vegas
        Owner John Fisher says he is ‘truly sorry’ to fans (but -- IS he, though?).        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 17, 2023	
	
                Youngest e-bike riders more likely to be hurt; Marin County health officials warn on safety
        Among youth ages 10 to 19 years old, EMS data showed that five out of seven recorded bike accidents were e-bike-related.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 15, 2023	
	
                Register now for the Piedmont Turkey Trot
        Runners, walkers -- even the 4-legged kind -- take to the streets for this Thanksgiving morning family-friendly fun run.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 14, 2023	
	
                Piedmont football falls in NCS playoffs
        Alhambra rolls after early Highlander lead.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 13, 2023	
	
                Join Girls Riding Together (GRiT) mountain biking for a free fun ride Dec. 2
        This event is open to female-identifying riders in 6th - 12th grade. All levels welcome.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 11, 2023	
	
                Piedmont Junior Running Cub hosting Dracena Park race on Nov. 15
        For the safety of the young runners, event organizers kindly ask the public to avoid using the park for an hour and a half that afternoon.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 10, 2023	
	
                Local with Lisa | Plank + Power
        [SPONSORED VIDEO] A popular Oakland pilates instructor opens her own studio in El Cerrito.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 10, 2023	
	
                Boys water polo beats top-seed Marin Academy
        Highlanders advance to NCS championship game for first time in school history, facing Alameda in the finals on Nov. 11 at Acalanes.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 10, 2023	
	
                Piedmont football advances with 29-26 victory against Newark Memorial
        Last Friday's win earned the Highlanders their first NCS berth since 2018. They play Alhambra tonight at 7 p.m.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 8, 2023	
	
                Piedmont boys water polo defeats Newark Memorial in NCS
        Boys advance to Division 2 semifinals.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 7, 2023	
	
                Assalian competes with top golf players in NCS
        Piedmont junior advances to Division 1 tournaments.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 7, 2023	
	
                Flag football finishes season with losses at WACC
        Piedmont falls to Berkeley, San Leandro.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 7, 2023	
	
                California wants every high school senior to apply for student financial aid
        Will a federal delay overhauling the application process slow efforts?        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 3, 2023	
	
                Piedmont girls water polo concludes season at WACC tournament
        Highlanders fall to Berkeley in finale.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 31, 2023	
	
                Piedmont water polo takes third at WACC tournament
        Boys team earns berth in NCS playoffs.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 31, 2023	
	
                Piedmont tennis finishes regular season taking 2 of 3
        Girls tennis ready for WACC, NCS playoffs.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 31, 2023	
	
                Piedmont football beats American, 52-30
        Highlanders have opportunity to win Shoreline.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 27, 2023	
	
                Piedmont water polo beats Lick-Wilmerding at WACC
        Highlanders to play Berkeley for fifth place.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 27, 2023	
	
                Piedmont holds on against Hayward in flag football
        Team finishes season with 30-28 win.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 24, 2023	
	
                PUSD continues work on Title IX compliance but there’s more to be done
        Facilities access, team funding remain points of inequity.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 24, 2023	
	
                Piedmont water polo gets wins over O’Dowd, Lick
        Boys water polo enters WACC tournament on run.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 24, 2023	
	
                Piedmont tennis into home stretch with a pair of wins
        Girls tennis defeats Castro Valley, Alameda.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 20, 2023	
	
                Piedmont tennis beats Lick-Wilmerding, Berkeley
        Girls tennis continues WACC schedule.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 20, 2023	
	
                Piedmont girls’ golf fourth at championship tournament
        Assalian, Seto Nguyen advance to individual spots in division championship.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 19, 2023	
	
                Once hailed as a drought fix, California moves to restrict synthetic turf over health concerns
        California cities can ban synthetic turf under a law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed. He rejected a bill to ban PFAS in fake lawns.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 17, 2023	
	
                Piedmont girls’ volleyball gets homecoming win over Alameda
        Highlanders win second consecutive match.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 17, 2023	
	
                Piedmont cross country gets trial run on state course
        Cross country girls fifth, boys sixth at Rough Rider.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 17, 2023	
	
                Piedmont flag football gets big plays against Tennyson
        Highlanders even the record with 33-26 win.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 14, 2023	
	
                Annual Piedmont Oktoberfest returns this Sunday
        The October 22 benefit for Piedmont Athletics will feature local craft breweries, Wente wines, hearty German fare, and an oompah band.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 13, 2023	
	
                Piedmont gets second place in three-school match
        The game was the last for PHS seniors on the team.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 10, 2023	
	
                Piedmont XC girls third, boys fifth
        Cross country returns to action at Artichoke Invitational.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 6, 2023	
	
                Piedmont falls to St. Ignatius, Berkeley
        Flag football hits bump in the road after winning two in a row.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 6, 2023	
	
                Warriors-backed WNBA team to call San Francisco home from 2025
        The expansion team will be the NBA's first new franchise since 2008.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 3, 2023	
	
                Piedmont picks up win over Berkeley
        Both golf teams were down players due to illness.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 3, 2023	
	
                Piedmont splits pair of league matches
        Boys water polo beats Newark, falls to Berkeley.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 2, 2023	
	
                Piedmont loses two players, gets one back
        Shelby not suspended, will play against Alameda.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 29, 2023	
	
                Piedmont girls volleyball gets historic win
        Highlanders outlast Bishop O’Dowd in five.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 29, 2023	
	
                PRD’s next Try (it) Out Tuesdays features rugby, soccer, and golf
        A low stakes way for girls+ to try a new sport in a supportive environment.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 26, 2023	
	
                PHS, PMS Mountain Biking teams host ‘fun’ rides this fall
        All are encouraged to try out the sport and learn more -- no experience necessary; loaner bikes available.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 19, 2023	
	
                Piedmont flag football falls to Alameda in debut
        First official game goes to Hornets.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 19, 2023	
	
                Piedmont tennis sweeps nonleague matches
        Girls tennis downs St Mary’s, Head-Royce.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 12, 2023	
	
                Piedmont cross country opens at Ed Sias Invitational
        Highlander girls place third, boys eighth        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 12, 2023	
	
                Piedmont girls tennis competes at Golden State Tennis Classic
        Highlanders have a strong weekend at tournament        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 12, 2023	
	
                Piedmont flag football ready for historic opener
        Highlanders to play first game at Alameda        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 12, 2023	
	
                Piedmont girls water polo opens season at tournament
        Highlanders compete at Newark Memorial        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 5, 2023	
	
                2 arrested after shooting at Skyline High
        No injuries were reported, but students were kept under lockdown several hours as police investigated.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 5, 2023	
	
                Piedmont boys water polo opens season at Irvington tourney
        Highlanders win three of four matches.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 1, 2023	
	
                Piedmont cross country loading up
        Highlanders have strong combo of new and returning runners.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 1, 2023	
	
                Cal, Stanford ditch flailing Pac-12 for Atlantic Coast Conference
        The ACC will now have 18 teams.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 31, 2023	
	
                Why new UC Berkeley housing law, if approved, won’t clear the way to build dorms yet
        Even if the proposal passes, its fate lies in the hands of the state Supreme Court.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 29, 2023	
	
                Piedmont girls volleyball splits at Albany tournament
        Two wins in the Cougar Challenge.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 29, 2023	
	
                Piedmont football loses opener at Pierce
        Lagios leads Highlanders back on the field.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 29, 2023	
	
                Highlanders girls golf splits in season debut
        Highlander Mei Assalian is medalist in match against O'Dowd and San Leandro.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 29, 2023	
	
                Oakland A’s fans hoping for late-inning miracle
        The Athletics' shambling, incremental move toward Vegas grabs headlines, but Oakland fans have another take.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 25, 2023	
	
                Flag football already a success with Piedmont girls
        Inaugural season draws big turnout.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 22, 2023	
	
                Assembly bill would sidestep lawsuit over student dorm construction at People’s Park
        The bill would eliminate the requirement to consider noise as an environmental pollutant when new housing is constructed.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 16, 2023	
	
                REMINDER: Skyline Lacrosse to host ‘Try It Day’ on Aug. 20
        Kids in grades K-8 are invited to participate.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 10, 2023	
	
                REMINDER: Piedmont Swim Team holds tryouts Aug. 15-17
        Come on in, the water is fine: Kids from 6 to 18 years old encouraged to to join.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 8, 2023	
	
                City Council says more time needed before making final Linda Beach courts decision
        Noise remains the chief complaint as the city wraps its months-long pickleball trial. Also on Monday: Three Fire Department promotions.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 8, 2023	
	
                UC admits more California residents for fall 2023
        UC Santa Cruz saw the largest increase in California resident admissions.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 8, 2023	
	
                New high school rowing team launching at Lake Merritt
        The program is capped at 16 rowers; registration is open now.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 1, 2023	
	
                UCB researchers call for greater climate refugee protections
        According to the UN, more than 70 percent of the world's refugees will come from countries most vulnerable to climate change disasters.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 28, 2023	
	
                Registration for Junior Running Club’s fall season starts Aug. 1
        Open to 4th and 5th graders; register with PRD.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 25, 2023	
	
                Rec Commission votes 5-1 in favor of transforming courts from tennis to pickleball
        City Council to make final decision on Aug. 7.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 25, 2023	
	
                Rec Dept hosts viewing party for US Women’s World Cup soccer
        Watch on the big screen at the Center for the Arts as USA takes on the Netherlands, Wednesday, July 26.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 25, 2023	
	
                Piedmont Swim Team shines in weekend competition
        Hundreds of swimmers from seven greater Bay Area teams competed in the Redwood Empire Swim League event.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 25, 2023	
	
                PHS girls flag football skills session starts July 31
        Have you heard? A new sport is coming to the schools.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 25, 2023	
	
                Piedmont Turkey Trot partners with Dress Best for Less
        The local resale nonprofit will be a shirt sponsor for the Thanksgiving Day 5K race. More sponsorships available until Aug 5.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 21, 2023	
	
                UC Berkeley goes Hollywood in biopic about atom bomb creator
        A number of scenes for the new film "Oppenheimer" were shot on UC Berkeley’s campus, where Oppenheimer taught physics.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 20, 2023	
	
                University of California opposes bill aimed at simplifying transfer process
        UC officials argue many students would arrive underprepared because associate degree requirements don't always match UC prerequisites.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 18, 2023	
	
                Rec Commission to consider pickleball subcommittee recommendations July 19
        For the pickleball wonks: 128 pages of findings, data, charts and more on the usage of the courts.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 11, 2023	
	
                Piedmont resident lives major league dream
        Guy Avagliano travels to every MLB ballpark to take in a game.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 10, 2023	
	
                Who is a first-generation college student? California colleges, universities can’t agree.
        The term refers to the education level of a student's parents, a key predictor of that student’s success in school.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 10, 2023	
	
                Should universities share athletics revenue with players? California bill sparks backlash.
        Some opponents say the fund would draw money away from less lucrative sports like gymnastics and swimming.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 7, 2023	
	
                Recreation Commission to review Beach Courts pickleball trial on July 19
        The Rec Commission will likely make their recommendation about the courts at the City Council's meeting on August 7.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 5, 2023	
	
                Summer camp spots still available in teen rowing camp
        Golden State Rowing Club is led by PHS grad James Kwan        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 30, 2023	
	
                Space is still available in PRD’s summer Sidekicks camps for neurodiverse children
        Teen Sidekicks act as buddies for young campers.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 29, 2023	
	
                University of California looks to ‘share expertise’ after decades without affirmative action
        After the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that race-conscious admissions are unlawful, the rest of the nation now faces the same reality that California's public colleges have experienced since 1996.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 23, 2023	
	
                Pickleball comment consumes Rec Commission meeting
        The Beach courts trial, set to end on July 31, has fans and detractors.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 22, 2023	
	
                Take a survey about the Beach courts pickleball trial
        Survey -- and the opportunity to let the city know your thoughts about the trial -- is open until July 2.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 16, 2023	
	
                A lively DIY farewell to the Oakland Athletics
        A bittersweet 2-1 win for the Oakland Athletics capped an electrifying night.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 15, 2023	
	
                UC Berkeley chancellor announces plan to retire in 2024
        Carol Christ has been Berkeley’s chancellor since 2017.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 9, 2023	
	
                Schwab dives into new sport
        Piedmont rising senior an advocate for those with diabetes.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 9, 2023	
	
                Letter to the Editor | Net positives of pickleball
        Linda Beach players go out of their way to respect the neighborhood, writes Lisa Tuck.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 6, 2023	
	
                Letter to the Editor | Pickleball brings community together in new ways
        Intergenerational play is what sets the sport apart, says Neal S. Dickler, MD.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 6, 2023	
	
                PRFO capital campaign raises $2.1 million for new community pool
        A broad range of community groups joined more than 200 individual donors to support the fundraising effort.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 30, 2023	
	
                Long, relay team compete at state championships
        Piedmont track and field caps strong season        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 30, 2023	
	
                Piedmont Junior Running Club concludes season with mini track meet
        Over 60 4th and 5th graders competed as part of the club's intro to track and field events.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 26, 2023	
	
                Justin-Siena outlasts Piedmont baseball, 11-10
        Teams play epic semifinal in NCS playoffs.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 23, 2023	
	
                Long wins 800 at Meet of Champions
        Piedmont’s boys 1,600 relay team also going to State meet.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 23, 2023	
	
                Piedmont baseball shocks top NCS seed on road
        Baseball beats Fortuna; Justin-Siena next.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 22, 2023	
	
                UC disability services understaffed, students say
        Students report waiting months for accommodations to be approved by university disability specialists, who are responsible for up to 600 students at a time.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 20, 2023	
	
                Piedmont Middle School Ultimate frisbee wins tournament
        Purple Reign takes Spaghetti Western title        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 20, 2023	
	
                Piedmont softball season comes to an end
        Highlanders fall in NCS playoffs at Fort Bragg.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 19, 2023	
	
                UC Regents create first new college at UC Berkeley in 50 years
        The College of Computing, Data Science and Society will teach computing, data science and statistics.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 16, 2023	
	
                Piedmont track and field shines at Bayshore championships
        Eight Highlanders qualify for MOC        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 16, 2023	
	
                Smolko reaches NCS championship match
        Piedmont boys tennis team loses in NCS semifinals        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 12, 2023	
	
                Newsom’s budget keeps promised funding bumps for UC and CSU
        There's a caveat: campuses are being asked to borrow money for housing projects.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 12, 2023	
	
                Piedmont boys lacrosse falls in double-overtime
        Highlanders drop 9-8 thriller to Tamalpais in NCS finals.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 12, 2023	
	
                University of California’s undocumented students push for right to campus jobs
        UC would become the first known institution to defy interpretations of federal ban.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 9, 2023	
	
                Piedmont swimming completes season at NCS
        Schwab ninth in diving, Taylor Rolefson 16th in 200 freestyle        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 9, 2023	
	
                Elementary school students try pickleball during P.E. classes
        PRD is conducting a trial to determine whether or not the Linda Beach tennis courts should be turned into pickleball-only courts.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 5, 2023	
	
                Schleuning, Bloemker make NCS golf tournament
        Highlanders take fourth at WACC tournament.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 5, 2023	
	
                Piedmont girls lacrosse falls to San Marin in playoffs
        Highlanders exit NCS tourney in first round.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 5, 2023	
	
                Piedmont boys lacrosse beats Rancho Cotate, Miramonte
        Highlanders advance to NCS semifinals.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 5, 2023	
	
                Piedmont boys volleyball gets NCS win, then falls to Acalanes
        Highlanders complete strong season.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 2, 2023	
	
                Smolko runner-up at WACC boys tennis championships
        Piedmont standout falls in finals to Cho.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 2, 2023	
	
                Piedmont boys lacrosse beats Bishop O’Dowd in WACC finals
        Highlanders earn third seed at NCS.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 2, 2023	
	
                Piedmont boys golf beats Castro Valley, Berkeley
        Highlanders have strong regular season finish.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 25, 2023	
	
                Piedmont boys tennis rolls through El Cerrito, Mt. Eden
        Highlanders prepare for postseason.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 25, 2023	
	
                Piedmont community comes together in final stage of fundraising campaign for new pool facility
        PRFO thanks the following donors, and reminds any would-be contributors to give before June 1.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 24, 2023	
	
                Q&A: With May 1 enrollment deadline approaching, an insider’s view of UC admissions
        A UCSD admissions official discusses the process, including what waitlisted students can expect and how the campus plans to enroll more California residents.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 21, 2023	
	
                Piedmont boys lacrosse splits nonleague matches
        Highlanders beat Amador Valley, fall to Acalanes.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 21, 2023	
	
                Long commits to running at Cal Poly-SLO
        Breakthrough performance at Dublin led to offer.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 19, 2023	
	
                Play Like a Girl returns Sunday, April 23
        The Rec Department invites girls across the Bay Area to try new sports and meet pro athletes. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Witter Field.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 14, 2023	
	
                Piedmont boys lacrosse beats Washington, University
        Highlanders fall to area power De La Salle.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 14, 2023	
	
                Piedmont track stars compete with nation’s best
        Top track athletes run at Arcadia Invitational.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 11, 2023	
	
                Piedmont Sports Hall of Fame honors former PHS athletes
        Piedmonters past and present came together last Saturday to celebrate the six inductees.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 7, 2023	
	
                Piedmont boys tennis rolls through five matches
        Highlanders improve to 10-4 on season.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 7, 2023	
	
                Piedmont Dragons win the PBSF 2023 Piedmont Pony City Championship
        Intracity battle for-13-14 year olds.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 6, 2023	
	
                Piedmont Sports Hall of Fame coming to PHS Alan Harvey Theater this weekend
        Don't miss the April 8 ceremony honoring six outstanding athletes for their accomplishments.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 4, 2023	
	
                Long has another strong performance at Stanford
        Piedmont track competes at top local meet.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 4, 2023	
	
                New pro women’s soccer team coming to the Bay Area
        The new National Women's Soccer League team has not yet announced a name or home stadium.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 31, 2023	
	
                49ers look to bring 2026 Super Bowl back to the Bay
        The team last hosted the Super Bowl in 2016.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 30, 2023	
	
                ‘Super disappointed’: Lawmakers want UC to enroll more Californians sooner
        Lawmakers who gave the UC and Cal State systems more money to boost in-state student numbers are frustrated that enrollment is down.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 28, 2023	
	
                Chubbock takes women’s soccer job at Chabot
        Longtime Piedmont coach will also stay with Highlander girls.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 24, 2023	
	
                Piedmont girls lacrosse notches pair of victories
        Highlanders defeat College Park, Cardinal Newman.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 21, 2023	
	
                William Kentridge’s ‘SIBYL’ a dazzling, life-affirming display
        Kentridge-related events continue at Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive and UC Berkeley.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 17, 2023	
	
                Local with Lisa | Piedmont Swim Team College Commitments
        [SPONSORED] Three high school seniors had different journeys, but they all have one thing in common.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 15, 2023	
	
                California’s promise to build more student housing hits setbacks
        Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to delay funds for dorms because of the state’s budget deficit.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 14, 2023	
	
                Piedmont Junior Running Club program completes a successful winter session
        Register your 4th or 5th grader now for spring and summer sessions.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 14, 2023	
	
                Girls sweep, boys split in opening WACC swim meet
        A successful day in a three-way meet with San Leandro and Bishop O'Dowd.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 10, 2023	
	
                Loaded Piedmont boys lacrosse ready for season
        Highlanders should be powerhouse in Division 2        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 7, 2023	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball falls in Open Division semis
        Highlanders end dream season with loss        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 7, 2023	
	
                Piedmont girls soccer loses in overtime at Sequoia
        Highlanders' season over in regionals        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 7, 2023	
	
                PHS alum Jojo Murphy named CCAA Freshman of the Year
        Murphy is Chico State's leading scorer and was a standout on the Piedmont High School basketball team.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 28, 2023	
	
                Daniel goal lifts Piedmont boys soccer to NCS title
        Highlanders win second consecutive D4 crown.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 28, 2023	
	
                Marshburn scores golden goal for Piedmont girls soccer
        Highlanders win NCS D4 title in overtime.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 28, 2023	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball wins NCS championship
        Highlanders earn top north seed in CIF Open Division.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 27, 2023	
	
                PHS alum recognized for basketball, academic achievements at Carleton College
        To be nominated for this honor, a student-athlete must be a starter with at least a 3.50 cumulative grade point average.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 24, 2023	
	
                Piedmont boys soccer back in NCS finals against familiar opponent
        Highlanders get goal from Schleuning to win.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 24, 2023	
	
                Piedmont girls soccer reaches NCS championship game
        Highlanders dominate semifinal in San Francisco.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 24, 2023	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball falls to Branson
        Highlanders beaten in NCS semis for second straight year.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 21, 2023	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball rolls in playoff opener
        Highlanders drub Lick-Wilmerding        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 21, 2023	
	
                Key lawmaker endorses transfer admissions guarantee across University of California
        Unlike CSU, UC does not currently participate in the Associate Degree for Transfer program        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 21, 2023	
	
                At Mosaic Boulders, top athletes reach for new heights
        Gym owner Michael Heinstein says the sport's benefits to climbers of all levels go far beyond winning competitions.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 17, 2023	
	
                Fitzgerald scores twice in Piedmont girls soccer win
        Lam injured in NCS opener; Sonoma Academy up next        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 17, 2023	
	
                Piedmont boys soccer defeats St. Helena, 2-0
        Highlanders advance to face top-seed Cardinal Newman        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 17, 2023	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball opens playoffs with victory
        Highlanders beat Rancho Cotate; Analy up next        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 17, 2023	
	
                Rec Commission gives green light to pickleball trial
        The 5-1 vote pleased most of the 30-plus people who addressed the commission on Wednesday night.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 14, 2023	
	
                Letter to the Editor | PRD’s pickleball trial is misguided
        PRD and the pickleball community have unnecessarily turned the Beach Courts into a battleground, writes Amy Vallerie.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 14, 2023	
	
                Piedmont girls soccer closes regular season on a roll
        Highlanders win three in a row, playoffs next        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 14, 2023	
	
                Piedmont’s winter sports teams make playoffs
        Girls basketball gets top seed, girls soccer third        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 14, 2023	
	
                PHS MTB team captain leads GRiT ride
        Heather Stoneman organized middle and high school girls to ride at Joaquin Miller Park on Saturday.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 10, 2023	
	
                Piedmont Sports Hall of Fame set for April 8
        Save the date: 6 athletes from PHS classes of 1981, 1983, 1999, 2001, 2009 and 2013 will be honored for their achievements.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 10, 2023	
	
                Lillevand honored as part of Title IX celebration
        Outgoing city administrator is former basketball standout        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 10, 2023	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball falls at finish to Bishop O’Dowd
        Highlanders miss opportunities in 55-49 loss        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 10, 2023	
	
                Rec Commission to discuss pickleball trial at Feb. 15 meeting
        The upcoming 5-month trial of an exclusive pickleball court at Beach Tennis Courts has piqued fans and detractors.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 10, 2023	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball beats O’Dowd, seeks perfect regular season
        Highlanders now 23-0 with one game left        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 10, 2023	
	
                Letter to the Editor | What is pickleball, and why in Piedmont?
        Corki Recht extolls the virtues of this increasingly popular sport in town.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 7, 2023	
	
                Piedmont Community Pool Project offers matching grant to help reach $2.1 million goal
        All donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $500,000.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 3, 2023	
	
                Piedmont girls soccer loses close one to Bishop O’Dowd
        Highlanders continue up and down season.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 3, 2023	
	
                Twenty-two and oh sounds oh so sweet
        Piedmont girls basketball undefeated heading into showdown.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 3, 2023	
	
                Youth umpires needed
        [SPONSORED] Earn up to $40.00 per game for umpiring baseball for Piedmont Baseball Softball Foundation (PBSF)        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 31, 2023	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball beats St. Joseph’s, splits with San Leandro
        Highlanders head into tough final stretch.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 31, 2023	
	
                Piedmont boys soccer falls to Castro Valley
        Highlanders come up short against league leaders.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 27, 2023	
	
                UC intends to dock pay of workers who went on strike
        The move to claw back wages paid to workers who went on strike in late 2022 affects 48,000 workers.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 27, 2023	
	
                Piedmont boys soccer beats Tennyson, draws twice
        Highlanders ready for tough stretch of schedule.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 27, 2023	
	
                In Title IX anniversary year, Rec Dept jerseys honor women in basketball
        A nod to the 50th anniversary of the landmark ruling for women in sports.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 27, 2023	
	
                The SAT and ACT are less important than you might think
        The proportion of colleges with test-optional policies has more than doubled since the spring of 2020.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 24, 2023	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball gets back into win column at El Cerrito
        Highlanders drop two in WCAL play.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 24, 2023	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball remains unbeaten with win over Acalanes
        Highlanders now 19-0.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 20, 2023	
	
                McDonald takes down Nadal in Australia
        Former Piedmont High star scores huge victory -- PHS tennis coach says he's not surprised.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 20, 2023	
	
                University of California planning to expand outreach at 65 California community colleges
        The 65 community colleges range across all regions of the state and include six in the Bay Area.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 18, 2023	
	
                Piedmont’s Mackie McDonald has biggest win of his career at Australian Open
        Tennis fans tuning into the Australian Open on Tuesday night got a chance to see local boy Mackie McDonald making good against Rafael Nadal.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 17, 2023	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball falls to Oakland, beats St. Mary’s and others
        Highlanders complete busy week with MLK games        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 17, 2023	
	
                National ‘Rugby Sevens’ league to expand into Bay Area
        The Retrievers will be based in San Jose and will host an initial tryout for potential players on Sunday.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 17, 2023	
	
                Housing problem persists for graduate students at University of California
        Of the roughly 113,000 beds occupied by students, just around 17,500 are for graduate students.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 13, 2023	
	
                Piedmont boys soccer gets win, draw in rare double-header
        Highlanders play two games in one day due to rain        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 10, 2023	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball wins tournament in San Diego
        Undefeated Highlanders ready to resume season.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 10, 2023	
	
                Telegraph for People: Activist group’s effort to ban cars on Berkeley street gains traction
        Student-led group says car-free streets build community.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 6, 2023	
	
                Six takeaways for Californians after the UC graduate student worker strike
        Many student workers are still dissatisfied and their new contracts relatively short, so tough negotiations may resume again.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 3, 2023	
	
                East Bay Regional Park District sites are closed
        Dog walkers, mountain bikers, and fans of brisk walks in the rain will need to find alternatives.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 27, 2022	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball drops tight game to Campolindo
        Highlanders fight back against area power        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 20, 2022	
	
                Local with Lisa | Piedmont Pool Groundbreaking
        [SPONSORED] Piedmont Swim Team makes a big showing at the community pool groundbreaking ceremony.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 20, 2022	
	
                Piedmont boys soccer routs San Leandro
        Highlanders tie season-high for goals with five        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 15, 2022	
	
                As UC strike enters second month, grad workers risk arrest pushing for raises
        Student workers view civil disobedience as a way to escalate their work stoppage.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 14, 2022	
	
                UC regents permit UCLA teams to move to Big Ten
        UCLA must spend substantially to ease athletes' travel burdens and may owe UC Berkeley a subsidy.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 13, 2022	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball defeats powerhouse Archbishop Mitty
        Highlanders take Mitty's place as No 1 ranked team in Northern California.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 13, 2022	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball wins Washington tournament
        Highlanders sweep through strong field.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 13, 2022	
	
                UC, striking academic workers to enter mediation
        Seeking better pay, teaching assistants and student researchers have been on strike for four weeks.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 13, 2022	
	
                Swimming | PHS senior places 4th in 100 Fly at Junior Nationals West
        Simon Lins' time qualifies him for Summer Senior Nationals, a competition usually reserved for collegiate swimmers trying to make the US national team.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 9, 2022	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball improves to 4-0 with fourth rout
        Highlanders' schedule gets tougher immediately        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 9, 2022	
	
                Freshmen lead Piedmont girls soccer to win
        Highlanders open WACC season with win over Bishop O'Dowd        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 9, 2022	
	
                University too much for Piedmont boys basketball
        Highlanders fall despite 42 from Harris        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 2, 2022	
	
                PRD’s youth running programs for 4th – 8th graders run January – May
        Sign-ups start Dec. 6 through the Rec Department.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 29, 2022	
	
                PRFO capital campaign for community pool: momentum is strong
        Community encouraged to donate before December 31, 2022        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 29, 2022	
	
                Freshman runner caps outstanding year at state
        Best runs 64th at CIF championships.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 29, 2022	
	
                Academic researchers and scholars reach tentative agreement with UC
        Hundreds of faculty pledged to withhold student grades as the semester ends in support of striking workers.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 22, 2022	
	
                Piedmont boys soccer heads into transition year
        Highlanders will need to develop new stars        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 22, 2022	
	
                Best advances to state meet; boys team fifth in NCS
        Highlanders compete at NCS championships        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 18, 2022	
	
                Regents delay decision on UCLA’s move to Big Ten until December
        Regents initially were expected to take action on the issue during a meeting Thursday.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 18, 2022	
	
                The 125th Big Game is Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
        The rivalry between Cal and Stanford dates back to 1892.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 18, 2022	
	
                Piedmont 2014 Girls Purple advance to State Cup final
        Team ends season with two consecutive trophies        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 16, 2022	
	
                Piedmont girls tennis falls in NCS semifinals
        Kononova takes fourth in NCS singles        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 16, 2022	
	
                UC undergraduate students divided in reaction to strike
        As UC strike continues, undergraduates decide between joining the picket line or crossing it to attend classes.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 15, 2022	
	
                Kononova safe in Piedmont, but thinking about home
        Ukranian refugee having success on the tennis court        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 15, 2022	
	
                2013 Girls Red Montclair Clippers team wins state title
        Team ranks 36th in state after weekend wins.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 11, 2022	
	
                PMS XC team ends successful season
        Coaches impressed by supportive and inclusive team.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 8, 2022	
	
                Piedmont cross country places second and fourth at WACC championships
        Boys and girls teams have big days        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 8, 2022	
	
                Montclair Clippers 2013 Girls Red advances to semi-finals in NorCal State Cup Premier Division
        The team is made up of girls from Piedmont and Oakland.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 1, 2022	
	
                Piedmont girls water polo ends season on high note
        Highlanders win thrilling match over Berkeley        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 1, 2022	
	
                Piedmont tennis finishes off regular season with wins
        Highlanders head to WACC tournament as league champs        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 1, 2022	
	
                Piedmont boys water polo takes WACC championship
        Highlanders beat Alameda; NCS next        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 31, 2022	
	
                Supreme Court conservative majority signals opposition to affirmative action
        In 1996 race-conscious admissions were banned at public California colleges, which have since struggled to enroll diverse student bodies.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 28, 2022	
	
                Piedmont girls water polo splits at WACC tournament
        Highlanders rout Lick-Wilmerding; Berkeley next        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 25, 2022	
	
                Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action in admissions could affect California private colleges
        Decision could also impact California students attending colleges out of state.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 25, 2022	
	
                Piedmont’s Assalian makes North Coast Section tournament
        Sophomore finishes 30th out of 120        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 25, 2022	
	
                Piedmont girls volleyball wraps up season
        Highlanders close with win at San Leandro        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 25, 2022	
	
                Piedmont boys water polo beats Alameda, loses two at tournament
        WACC tournament up next        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 20, 2022	
	
                Fall undergraduate enrollment declines have slowed, but still ‘troubling’
        College matriculation declines nationwide are steeper at four-year schools than at community colleges.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 19, 2022	
	
                Piedmont varsity football season all but officially over
        Highlanders games canceled.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 14, 2022	
	
                Piedmont girls tennis beats Bishop O’Dowd, Berkeley
        Highlanders grab control of WACC        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 14, 2022	
	
                Piedmont volleyball falls to Castro Valley on senior night
        Highlanders battle to fifth set        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 14, 2022	
	
                Piedmont girls water polo battles Bishop O’Dowd
        Highlanders fall short against league foe.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 14, 2022	
	
                As Supreme Court considers affirmative action case, University of California offers cautionary tale
        Eliminating standardized test scores from admissions could be the latest effort to fail in UC's bid to increase diversity through race-neutral policies.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 11, 2022	
	
                Piedmont boys and girls second at Be the G.O.A.T.
        Cross country hosts invitational in Pinole.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 7, 2022	
	
                Second annual Piedmont Oktoberfest set for Sunday
        Don't miss the Oct 16 community fundraiser for PHS Athletics featuring craft beers, wine, food, and music.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 5, 2022	
	
                Addiction experts fear the fallout if California legalizes sports betting
        Psychiatrists are especially concerned about online betting.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 4, 2022	
	
                Piedmont volleyball wins homecoming match over San Leandro
        Quick schedule change brings out big crowd        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 4, 2022	
	
                Piedmont girls water polo takes two of three at Battle of the Bay
        Highlanders rebound after opening loss        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 30, 2022	
	
                Piedmont boys water polo goes 2-2 in Napa tournament
        Highlanders suffer first losses of season.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 30, 2022	
	
                Piedmont girls water polo falls just short at Castro Valley
        Feldman, Melian score three each.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 30, 2022	
	
                Girls’ flag football could become an official high school sport in California
        The southern section of the California Interscholastic Federation voted Thursday to make it an official sport.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 30, 2022	
	
                Sports programs in states in northern climes face a new opponent: scorching Septembers
        California ranks poorly in a new study on heat-related protections for high school athletes.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 30, 2022	
	
                WATCH: How should California address college student housing crisis?
        During an EdSource roundtable, panelists said more dorms will help but called for other solutions too.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 27, 2022	
	
                Piedmont football won’t play homecoming game
        Varsity season in doubt due to injuries        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 27, 2022	
	
                Piedmont volleyball splits at tournament
        Highlanders second in Silver Division, host homecoming game on September 30.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 27, 2022	
	
                Commentary | What the Piedmont Community Pool project means to us
        Among other benefits, having a regulation competition pool will make it possible for PHS water polo to finally train and host games in Piedmont, say coaches and team members.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 23, 2022	
	
                Piedmont girls water polo beats San Leandro, falls to Marin Academy
        Highlanders celebrate seniors        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 23, 2022	
	
                New program to give ineligible University of California applicants a path to admission
        Students who don't complete their A-G course requirements in high school will be invited to a transfer guarantee program.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 20, 2022	
	
                Piedmont football falls at Pierce in wild game
        Highlanders have several huge plays in loss.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 16, 2022	
	
                PMS Ultimate Frisbee team hosting open practices Sept. – Oct.
        Purple Reign invites interested middle schoolers to check out the team -- no experience required.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 16, 2022	
	
                Piedmont volleyball falls at Bishop O’Dowd
        Highlanders visit new gym for the first time        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 13, 2022	
	
                Piedmont girls water polo takes fourth at Newark Tournament
        Highlanders notch first win of season        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 13, 2022	
	
                Piedmont girls golf splits season opener
        Win over San Leandro in three-team match        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 13, 2022	
	
                Piedmont cross country shows it belongs with the best
        Boys runners strong in San Francisco        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 9, 2022	
	
                Base hit for A’s in environmental challenge to new waterfront ballpark
        Lawsuit was filed by East Oakland Stadium Alliance, the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority and several port industry and labor organizations.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 6, 2022	
	
                Education Speaker Series kicks off with ‘Pursuit of Equity: Why Title IX Matters’
        Attorney and former D-1 athlete Kim Turner will speak on Sept. 13 in the new Alan Harvey Theater.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 6, 2022	
	
                Piedmont boys water polo sweeps to open season
        Highlanders win tournament at James Logan        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 6, 2022	
	
                Piedmont girls water polo falls in opener
        Highlanders lose at Newark to start season        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 2, 2022	
	
                Piedmont girls water polo building program
        Highlanders look forward to exciting season.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 30, 2022	
	
                Piedmont cross country teams aim high again
        Highlander boys expected to be strong, girls on the rise        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 30, 2022	
	
                Piedmont girls tennis loading up for season
        Highlanders should be strong again in WACC        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 30, 2022	
	
                Student racial diversity falters without affirmative action, UC tells U.S. Supreme Court
        Outreach programs aimed at building diversity have not been effective -- both systemwide and at its most selective campuses.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 29, 2022	
	
                Pass the Remote: Cult classics and more for a lazy long weekend
        Long weekend screenings include Jaws, Flash Gordon, and Xanadu.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 26, 2022	
	
                Highlanders looking forward after tumultuous offseason
        Piedmont Football Home Opener vs Seaside is tonight: JV at 4:30 p.m., Varsity at 7 p.m.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 26, 2022	
	
                Piedmont girls volleyball ready to rock
        Highlanders have full schedule, strong nucleus.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 19, 2022	
	
                UC proposes changes to how major athletics decisions are made
        The regents asked UC’s president’s office to give them a report after Gov. Gavin Newsom said UCLA’s move to the Big Ten needed to be explained.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 12, 2022	
	
                News from the Rec Dept: PMS Fall Sports Sampler, after-school activities, and more
        Sampler for middler schoolers is this Sunday and includes girls volleyball, co-ed cross country, and co-ed flag football.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 9, 2022	
	
                Rec. Department offers running programs for 4th-8th graders
        Calling all runners! Check out these programs led by experienced coaching staff.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 9, 2022	
	
                Later start times present new challenges for school leaders
        A new law mandates later start times for secondary students in California.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 8, 2022	
	
                University of California faces calls to reduce barriers for transfer students
        Critics want guaranteed admissions for transfers improved. A new statewide panel on transfer issues is set to convene.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 5, 2022	
	
                Local with Lisa | The Piedmont Swim Team
        [SPONSORED] Tryouts are coming up on Aug 15 and 16 and Coach Stefan Bill encourages kids ages 6-18 to check it out.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 22, 2022	
	
                UC regents ask for review of UCLA’s decision to move to Big Ten
        Review by the university president's office will also look at policy allowing each campus to control its athletics programs.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 22, 2022	
	
                UC tracks drop in students returning after COVID start
        Retention rates hit low-income and first-generation students the most, but officials expect rates will rebound.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 19, 2022	
	
                UC Berkeley to introduce four-year undergraduate business program
        Students will be able to enroll directly in the Haas School of Business as freshmen for the first time.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 19, 2022	
	
                Witter Field parking lot closed for construction
        The lot will close Monday, July 25 and remain closed through August 12.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 19, 2022	
	
                Youth sports feel the heat as climate warming trends upward
        Heat stroke is the leading cause of death in sports.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 1, 2022	
	
                Late start law for middle and high schools begins today
        It might be the height of summer, but today marks the official start of later school days for secondary students.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 24, 2022	
	
                Will California’s universities become abortion safe havens for out-of-state students?
        UC and CSU double down on offering comprehensive reproductive health education.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 21, 2022	
	
                Celebrating 50 years of Title IX with free popsicles at the Exedra this Thursday
        June 23 is the 50th anniversary of the landmark civil rights legislation.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 14, 2022	
	
                Piedmont student prevails in 60 mile bike race
        Jasper Schuetz participated in the Lost and Found gravel race on June 4.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 7, 2022	
	
                Schools would likely weather a recession; should the state budget for one?
        Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state legislature differ on how to use one-time versus ongoing funding.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 6, 2022	
	
                What information would help you plan your education path? California wants to know
        The team behind the Cradle-to-Career data system will host public discussions to shape the dashboards and tools.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 31, 2022	
	
                New study reveals hidden facts on college for California Asian American and Pacific Islander students
        Report debunks "model minority" myth and shows disparity in college graduation rates among California's Asian American population.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 30, 2022	
	
                Town and gown struggle over student housing at UC Santa Cruz
        Some community members object to a university plan to build housing on fields in front of the campus.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 27, 2022	
	
                Basketball camp sign-ups underway
        Coach Bryan Gardere returns with basketball FUNdamental camp.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 24, 2022	
	
                Piedmont honors athletes playing in college
        The 16 student-athletes represent seven sports.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 24, 2022	
	
                Piedmont boys track places third at Meet of Champions
        Highlanders qualify four individuals for state meet.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 20, 2022	
	
                Piedmont softball explodes late in playoff win
        Highlanders beat Arcata 10-1 in NCS opener.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 20, 2022	
	
                Piedmont boys track comes in third at NCS Bayshore meet
        Downing wins 800; Terrill takes pole vault; Black second in two events.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 20, 2022	
	
                UC system takes another step toward keeping students debt-free
        The university has officially prioritized part-time work as a way for students to pay for college to advance its goal of students avoiding burdensome loans by 2030.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 17, 2022	
	
                Photos | Play Like a Girl+ event draws a crowd
        Rec Department's first free field day for girls of all ages also showcased Olympic medal winners and professional athletes.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 15, 2022	
	
                Piedmont baseball takes WACC
        Highlanders beat Encinal for tourney crown; NCS starts May 18.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 15, 2022	
	
                Sign up now for adult summer softball
        Register your own team or sign up as a free agent.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 13, 2022	
	
                Piedmont softball wins WACC title
        Highlanders earn tourney and regular season crowns; NCS next        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 13, 2022	
	
                Students lobby for bill to ease university housing crunch — but would it work?
        Student activists say SB 886 would fast-track campus housing projects, which can get tangled in lawsuits.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 12, 2022	
	
                Do the rich see inequality as a zero-sum game?
        A UC Berkeley inequality study finds that, although efforts to reduce inequality are popular, many people in “advantaged groups” resist equity policies, believing they’ll be harmed.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 6, 2022	
	
                Piedmont boys lacrosse overwhelmed in playoff opener
        Highlanders downed by Vista del Lago.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 6, 2022	
	
                Piedmont girls lacrosse season ends at Casa Grande
        Short-handed Highlanders lose in NCS playoffs.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 6, 2022	
	
                Piedmont boys volleyball wins first NCS match in 23 years
        Highlanders defeat West County, fall to Archie Williams.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 3, 2022	
	
                Letter to the Editor | Please support beach volleyball courts in Piedmont
        Students say the growing popularity of the sport benefits many.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 29, 2022	
	
                Seiden named Piedmont football coach
        Former Skyline, Castro Valley coach excited to start.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 29, 2022	
	
                Piedmont girls lacrosse falls to Berkeley in WACC semifinals
        Overtime goal wins it for Yellowjackets.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 29, 2022	
	
                Piedmont boys volleyball finishes regular season with close loss
        Highlanders rally to force fifth set at Alameda.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 29, 2022	
	
                Corey Reich Tennis Center Team wins USTA Sectionals
        Proud to represent Piedmont, team wraps up a satisfying and competitive season.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 26, 2022	
	
                Piedmont boys lacrosse beats Acalanes, falls to Novato
        Highlanders get ready for WACC tournament.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 26, 2022	
	
                Letter grades on way out? Why some University of California departments may use alternatives
        Changes are especially being considered for first-year students to help them get acclimated to college.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 22, 2022	
	
                Beach volleyball in Piedmont? Take the survey
        Piedmont Recreation Commission seeks community input.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 22, 2022	
	
                Rec. Department hosts inaugural ‘Play Like A Girl+’ event on May 15
        With hands-on activities and coaching for girls of all ages, this free event includes demonstrations, professional athletes, and raffle prizes.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 22, 2022	
	
                Youth, adult volunteers needed for ‘Play like a Girl+’ event on May 15
        Help out at this fun Rec Dept event aimed at getting girls interested in a wide range of sports.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 20, 2022	
	
                A blockbuster 2022-2023 season ahead for Cal Performances
        Some 70 performances and 50 different programs include genres such as dance, chamber music, early music, opera, and jazz.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 19, 2022	
	
                PUSD clears students in April 6 tennis match incident
        Allegations roiled school community until investigation concluded.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 15, 2022	
	
                Piedmont track sets records at high-profile meet
        Highlanders take eighth at Arcadia Invitational.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 15, 2022	
	
                Piedmont boys lacrosse loses to Serra, beats Moreau
        Highlanders entering tough part of 2022 schedule.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 15, 2022	
	
                Piedmont boys volleyball playing short-handed
        Team struggles with injury and illness.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 12, 2022	
	
                UC considers imposing criteria for California’s high school ethnic studies classes
        Proposed requirements revive teachings on race that the State Board of Education largely dismissed as biased and divisive.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 5, 2022	
	
                Piedmont track ready for Arcadia Invitational
        Highlanders' stars head to nation's top meet.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 5, 2022	
	
                Piedmont swim team continues with strong marks
        Highlanders beat San Leandro, split with O'Dowd, fall to Alameda.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 1, 2022	
	
                Piedmont boys tennis keeps rolling through WACC
        Highlanders beat San Leandro and Berkeley.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 1, 2022	
	
                Famed Berkeley peregrine falcon found dead
        Grinnell and his female partner Annie had been nesting atop the UC Berkeley Campanile since 2017.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 1, 2022	
	
                13th Annual ‘Run to Remember’
        The annual event, which benefits families of fallen police officers, will be held on Saturday, May 7.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 31, 2022	
	
                Without SAT, ACT, what’s next for Cal State admissions?
        New set of eligibility criteria will focus on student high school grades and life experiences.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 29, 2022	
	
                Piedmont boys lacrosse beats Marin Academy
        Highlanders continue through tough schedule.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 29, 2022	
	
                Cantrill goes the distance in win over San Leandro
        Lefty throws two-hitter in Highlander win        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 22, 2022	
	
                Piedmont boys tennis beats Castro Valley, Bishop O’Dowd
        Lambert returns at #1 singles        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 22, 2022	
	
                Piedmont boys volleyball suffers first loss of season
        Boys volleyball now 3-1 after losing to O'Dowd, beating Encinal        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 17, 2022	
	
                Port advisory committee won’t play ball with Oakland’s waterfront stadium plans
        Seaport Planning Advisory Committee vote is a recommendation and not binding.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 15, 2022	
	
                Photos | PBSF Opening Day
        Play ball! Smiles, excitement, and cheers marked Saturday's season kickoff at Becker Playfield.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 15, 2022	
	
                Piedmont boys volleyball opens season with pair of victories
        Highlanders top Alameda and Tennyson.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 14, 2022	
	
                Lawmakers pass legislative fix to undo UC Berkeley’s enrollment cap
        Without the bill, the campus said it would have needed to defer admissions and move other students online to satisfy a court order.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 11, 2022	
	
                Piedmont baseball falls at home to O’Dowd
        Highlanders suffer first loss of the season        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 11, 2022	
	
                Piedmont boys tennis wins three matches in three days
        Highlanders roll through busy week        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 11, 2022	
	
                City Council lauds PHS boys soccer, PPD officer
        NCS champs are celebrated and PPD's Nicole Casalnuovo gets a promotion at Monday's City Council meeting.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 11, 2022	
	
                Legislation would save UC Berkeley from court-ordered enrollment cuts
        New law would prevent courts from immediately forcing a campus to cut enrollment over population concerns and could be retroactively applied.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 8, 2022	
	
                Piedmont softball looking to build on experience
        Highlanders benefit from returning players        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 4, 2022	
	
                Piedmont boys soccer loses to Sacred Heart Prep in CIF
        Highlanders first visit to state regionals comes up short.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 4, 2022	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball falls to Lincoln
        Loss eliminates Highlanders from state tourney        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 4, 2022	
	
                Is California souring on CEQA?
        Democrats may carve out another exemption to CEQA, the landmark California environmental law, after a ruling on UC Berkeley enrollment.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 3, 2022	
	
                UC Berkeley enrollment capped, forcing campus to decline by 3,000 students after state Supreme Court decision
        Campus says it can find space for at least 1,500 following CEQA-based lawsuit ruling.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 2, 2022	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball holds on thanks to Govert steal
        Highlanders advance to second round of State tournament        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 28, 2022	
	
                Piedmont boys soccer, girls basketball advance to CIF tournaments
        Playoffs open on March 1 for Highlanders.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 25, 2022	
	
                UC receives more freshman applicants, but fewer transfer students apply
        Big decline in transfers reflects dramatic dip in community college enrollment during the pandemic.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 24, 2022	
	
                Piedmont boys soccer reaches NCS title game
        Highlanders beat Branson; face University next.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 24, 2022	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball battles into NCS finals
        Highlanders to face #1 seed Marin Catholic.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 23, 2022	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball comes up short in NCS semifinals
        Highlanders fall to Branson, 57-55.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 22, 2022	
	
                PHS Mens’ Volleyball coach recruiting new players
        Coach Mariah Cardenas touts physical, social benefits of game; encourages all comers.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 22, 2022	
	
                Piedmont girls soccer loses in NCS quarterfinals
        Highlanders fall to Sonoma Academy        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 22, 2022	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball routs St. Mary’s
        Highlanders reach NCS semis, face Lick-Wilmerding next        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 22, 2022	
	
                Piedmont boys soccer advances to semifinals
        Highlanders beat Justin-Siena 5-0; Branson up next in NCS semis        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 22, 2022	
	
                Universities could skip environmental review for campus housing under proposed bill
        State Sen. Scott Wiener's bill would apply to UC, CSU, and community colleges.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 22, 2022	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball turns tables on Encinal
        Highlanders advance to NCS semis; Branson up next on Feb. 22.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 18, 2022	
	
                Oakland approval of ballpark EIR puts Athletics closer to new waterfront home
        A council vote for final passage is scheduled for March 1.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 18, 2022	
	
                NCS playoff tickets available online
        All four Piedmont winter sports teams advance in the NCS playoffs.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 18, 2022	
	
                Piedmont girls soccer impressive in first round playoff victory
        Highlanders beat College Prep 4-0; face Sonoma Academy next.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 18, 2022	
	
                If UC Berkeley must cut 3,000 students, should it spare Californians?
        In a coda to ongoing tension over how many nonresident students the UCs should enroll, one key lawmaker says yes.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 17, 2022	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball blows out John Swett
        Highlanders open NCS playoffs with easy win.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 15, 2022	
	
                Zamora named co-MVP
        Highlanders lose regular season finale to San Leandro; start NCS on Feb. 16.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 15, 2022	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball beats San Leandro, falls to O’Dowd
        Highlanders ready for playoffs; first game on Feb. 15.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 15, 2022	
	
                Piedmont boys soccer shuts out Encinal
        Highlanders finish regular season and look forward to NCS.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 15, 2022	
	
                UC Berkeley says it could admit thousands fewer freshmen under court order
        The university has appealed to the state supreme court an appeals court decision that freezes enrollment numbers.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 13, 2022	
	
                Piedmont winter sports earn high seeds in playoffs
        All four Highlanders teams will open at home.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 11, 2022	
	
                Letter to the Editor | Football provides life lessons on and off the field
        The sport helped shape our lives, write former team captains Jack Elvekrog, Hunter Settlemier, and Marshall Petty.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 11, 2022	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball runs away from O’Dowd
        Highlanders beat rival on Senior Night; can win WACC tonight.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 10, 2022	
	
                Piedmont football continues in limbo
        Varsity team was not included in WACC schedules in December        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 8, 2022	
	
                The high-speed physics of bobsled, luge and skeleton
        Fans often miss the subtleties involved in turning and steering in these high-speed winter sports.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 8, 2022	
	
                California offers graduation honor to encourage active civic engagement
        Students can earn a Seal of Civic Engagement if they learn how to research issues and effect change by getting involved in community issues.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 4, 2022	
	
                Outdoor Life | Kayaking on the Bay
        Exedra editor Nick Levinson on origami kayaks and the discovery of unparalleled views, abundant bird life, and other waterfront wonders.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 3, 2022	
	
                Targeted universalism: A solution for inequality?
        A new, more involved policy approach to racial inequities offers promise even as it remains untested.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 1, 2022	
	
                PHS boys volleyball team recruiting new players
        The first PHS boys team in 20 years is also looking for a coach.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 1, 2022	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball beats San Ramon Valley
        Highlanders notch big non-league win.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 1, 2022	
	
                John Madden memorial date changed
        Tickets for the Feb 14 celebration of Madden's life will go on sale later this week.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 25, 2022	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball drops heartbreaker to O’Dowd
        Highlanders beat San Leandro in other game this week        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 25, 2022	
	
                Piedmont Baseball-Softball Foundation looking for youth umpires
        Kids in 7th grade or higher can earn up to $40 per game umpiring Pinto and Mustang games.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 21, 2022	
	
                ‘A solid single’: Oakland planners send A’s stadium EIR to council for approval
        The Athletics continue to explore sites in Las Vegas.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 19, 2022	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball beats Alhambra, Castro Valley
        Highlanders return to action with two wins        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 19, 2022	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball gets win over Lynwood
        Highlanders play well in MLK showcase        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 18, 2022	
	
                Oakland A’s star Tony Kemp on why local activism matters
        The Athletics infielder's recent projects include planting trees in urban communities.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 18, 2022	
	
                Letter to the Editor | Why varsity football is worth saving
        Mary Alice McNeil, a PHS alumna and parent of two recent grads who played football, shares her views on the direction of the program.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 11, 2022	
	
                More postponements for Piedmont sports
        Girls soccer ties as omicron variant disrupts schedules across Bay Area.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 7, 2022	
	
                Virus spread affecting high school sports
        Boys basketball wins in one of only two games played during the week as postponements start piling up all over the region.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 7, 2022	
	
                Oakland memorial service for John Madden set for February
        The Super Bowl-winning Oakland Raiders coach died Dec. 28, age 85.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 21, 2021	
	
                Spencer temporarily steps aside as boys basketball coach
        Assistants Jason Harris and Shamaree Worley will run the team in his absence.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 17, 2021	
	
                Piedmont girls soccer ties Miramonte, beats Arroyo
        Highlanders off to strong start        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 17, 2021	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball drops final two in tournament
        Highlanders fall to Newman, Vanden        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 17, 2021	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball takes third place in tournament
        Highlanders win two of three        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 17, 2021	
	
                Oakland releases final environmental impact report on proposed stadium
        City officials are waiting for the A's to revise and submit plans as part of the project review process.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 14, 2021	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball raises record to 4-0
        Highlanders rout Lompoc in tournament opener        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 9, 2021	
	
                With standardized testing out, what’s next for University of California admissions?
        College access advocates expect UC's move to abandon the SAT and ACT is the first step in making admissions more equitable.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 7, 2021	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball starts 2-3
        Tough early schedule will make team better, says coach        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 7, 2021	
	
                DBFL Ski Sale – Part 2!
        Get there early this Saturday for deep discounts of brand-name ski and snowboarding clothing + accessories.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 3, 2021	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball has talent, needs depth
        Highlanders coming off 14-2 season        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 3, 2021	
	
                Experienced Piedmont girls soccer looks to return to NCS
        Highlanders lost only four seniors from spring        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 30, 2021	
	
                Highlanders score at state cross country meet
        Piedmont's boys have best finish since 2006        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 26, 2021	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball getting defensive
        Rebounding another focus for 2021-22 season        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 23, 2021	
	
                PEF to act as fiscal sponsor for annual Turkey Trot
        An MOU between the Piedmont Education Foundation and race organizers was signed on Monday.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 22, 2021	
	
                What’s it like to study from a hotel? As UC housing crunch worsens, these students are finding out
        At least four UC campuses have resorted to hotels to temporarily house students this fall, but financial support campuses offer varies.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 18, 2021	
	
                Top official says UC admissions to remain test-free ‘now and into the future’
        UC also rejected using Smarter Balanced exams in admissions.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 17, 2021	
	
                UC lecturers win raises, concessions in deal that averts two-day strike
        Agreement came after years of negotiating, heading off a planned strike.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 16, 2021	
	
                New dedications at Corey Reich Tennis Center
        Moving ceremony for beloved tennis coach        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 16, 2021	
	
                Fall 2021 season highlights: JV Football
        JV squad finishes season as league co-champions with 6-3 record        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 16, 2021	
	
                Fall 2021 season highlights: JV Girls Water Polo
        Girls develop skills, come together as a team        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 16, 2021	
	
                Fall 2021 season highlights: JV Girls Tennis
        Girls play well against tough competition        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 16, 2021	
	
                UC lecturers will strike Wednesday, halting instruction for thousands of students
        The lecturer union and UC have made some progress in their multi-year impasse over a new contract, but many issues remain unsolved.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 15, 2021	
	
                Pandemic caused decline in international students at California colleges but return has begun
        Despite travel restrictions, California still enrolled most foreign students in nation, led by USC and UC campuses.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 12, 2021	
	
                Piedmont boys water polo falls in NCS semifinals
        Marin Academy too much for Highlanders        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 12, 2021	
	
                Piedmont football falls to Mt. Eden in season finale
        No quit for team despite small numbers        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 12, 2021	
	
                Tahoe resorts prepare to open but Thanksgiving skiing seems unlikely
        Mild temperatures and dry weather hamper snowmaking efforts.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 9, 2021	
	
                Rec Department Winter/Spring activity guide now available online
        Online registration for residents starts Tues, Nov 16.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 2, 2021	
	
                National historic designation for People’s Park won’t change dorm plan for the site
        A state commission voted Friday to recommend the registration to the federal government.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 2, 2021	
	
                Piedmont girls water polo closes season with big win
        Highlanders girls water polo beats San Leandro        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 26, 2021	
	
                County supervisors support working with Oakland on an Athletics’ Howard Terminal stadium
        Cautious vote in favor came after a lengthy meeting and lively public comment session.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 26, 2021	
	
                Bishop O’Dowd outlasts Piedmont football
        Highlanders hang with the Dragons for three quarters        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 26, 2021	
	
                Piedmont girls water polo earns split
        Highlanders beat San Leandro, fall to Alhambra        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 25, 2021	
	
                Angélique Kidjo put her own spin on a classic Talking Heads album
        The celebrated Beninese musician and composer returns to Zellerbach on Friday.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 22, 2021	
	
                Piedmont volleyball comes up just short in season finale
        Girls volleyball falls to Berkeley in thriller        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 22, 2021	
	
                Supervisors’ vote next week will signal fate of an Oakland Athletics stadium at Howard Terminal
        The city of Oakland and the A's need county support to move ahead with the proposed ballpark.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 22, 2021	
	
                Equity proves elusive in gifted programs, research shows
        Long-standing achievement differences on standardized tests play a role, but bias toward Black students by white teachers does, too.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 21, 2021	
	
                Pressure mounts on UC system to reach agreement with lecturer workforce as strikes and class cancellations loom
        The UC workforce has a churn problem as about a quarter of the system’s 6,000 lecturers don’t return annually.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 12, 2021	
	
                Piedmont girls golf gets two wins
        Highlanders defeat San Leandro, Arroyo in WACC match        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 12, 2021	
	
                Piedmont girls water polo falls to Alameda, BOD
        Girls water polo battles league foes        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 8, 2021	
	
                County to discuss funding for Howard Terminal ballpark later this month
        The county has been asked to commit more than $350 million of projected future revenues to the project.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 7, 2021	
	
                People’s Park in line for major makeover under housing plan OK’d by UC regents
        Green space will remain, and housing for students and very low-income residents is planned.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 5, 2021	
	
                Piedmont girls water polo falls to Bishop O’Dowd
        Highlanders play tight match, lose 4-2        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 5, 2021	
	
                Unanimous approval for pool bond measure oversight committee
        The committee of five, to be appointed by City Council, will review and report on the expenditure of the proceeds of the bonds.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 5, 2021	
	
                UC workforce churn: Why a quarter of lecturers don’t return each year
        Relatively low pay and little job stability create precarious working conditions and now lecturers are considering a strike.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 1, 2021	
	
                Ballpark strike averted: Giants’ concession workers approve new contract
        The deal includes pay increases and a lower threshold for healthcare eligibility.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 1, 2021	
	
                UC Regents approve housing project at People’s Park in Berkeley
        Two groups are suing the university over the project.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 28, 2021	
	
                Piedmont football impresses opposition despite loss
        Short-handed Highlanders fall at Templeton        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 28, 2021	
	
                Piedmont tennis drops close match to Berkeley
        Highlanders beat Tennyson, lose to O'Dowd        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 28, 2021	
	
                Piedmont boys water polo romps twice
        Highlanders rout Lick-Wilmerding, Castro Valley        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 24, 2021	
	
                As UC makes room for more Californians, can it afford to lose out-of-state students?
        Lawmakers, students, and university officials have different positions on how many out-of-state students the UC should enroll.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 21, 2021	
	
                Piedmont girls water polo splits a pair
        Piedmont defeats Newark Memorial, falls to Berkeley        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 21, 2021	
	
                Piedmont football comes up short against Castro Valley
        Highlanders put up good fight against Trojans        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 21, 2021	
	
                Piedmont girls tennis sweeps league opponents
        Highlanders beat Hayward, San Leandro        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 17, 2021	
	
                Secondary bell schedule survey deadline is Monday at noon
        Under a California law passed in 2019, high school and middle school schedules must shift to a later start from 2022.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 17, 2021	
	
                Newsom administration opposes major changes to Cal Grants, calling them too costly
        The governor has until Oct. 10 to decide whether to sign bill passed unanimously by the Legislature.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 17, 2021	
	
                First annual Piedmont Oktoberfest set for Oct. 17
        Brews, brats, music and more to be featured at inaugural event to benefit Piedmont athletics. Due to COVID restrictions, tickets are limited.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 16, 2021	
	
                California commits $500 million more to student housing: “A drop in the bucket”
        The state will provide $500 million toward affordable student housing this year and possibly up to $2 billion in future years. Experts say it’s “a drop in the bucket.”        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 14, 2021	
	
                Register now for intro Pickleball lessons
        Beginner and Advanced Beginner classes are taught by a PPR certified pro.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 14, 2021	
	
                Piedmont girls water polo takes two of three games
        Highlanders open season with strong tournament        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 14, 2021	
	
                Piedmont cross country does well at first meet
        Highlanders shine at San Francisco Invitational        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 13, 2021	
	
                Vaccine proof required, unvaccinated not allowed at Chase Center for events of 1,000-plus people
        A recent negative test is not acceptable for entry, and masks are also required for all.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 9, 2021	
	
                Curry family’s bus brings nutrition, literacy message
        The Eat. Learn. Play. Bus aims to provide nutritious meals, groceries, books and more to Oakland children and families.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 8, 2021	
	
                Piedmont Girls water polo optimistic for new season
        Highlanders get ready for season        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 8, 2021	
	
                Piedmont boys water polo has strong tournament
        Piedmont wins four after dropping opener        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 7, 2021	
	
                Returning players good news for Piedmont volleyball
        Highlanders continuing to build        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 7, 2021	
	
                Nearly 97 percent of Oracle Park concessions workers vote to strike
        Ballpark workers won their last contract in 2013 after a one-day strike.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 3, 2021	
	
                State accelerates timeline for college athletes to profit from their likenesses
        The Fair Pay to Play act was signed in 2019 and originally slated to go into effect in 2023.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 3, 2021	
	
                Your COVID game plan: are stadiums safe?
        In the Bay Area, the 49ers play their first regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 26.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 2, 2021	
	
                Oracle Park concession workers threaten to strike over hazard pay after many test COVID-positive
        The union representing the workers said indoor mask mandates and social distancing protocols aren't being enforced, as promised.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 27, 2021	
	
                Judge orders UC Berkeley to freeze enrollment
        The university must redo an environmental impact report for new construction on the north side of campus.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 25, 2021	
	
                Piedmont girls tennis opens with road win
        Highlanders team should be strong in league        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 24, 2021	
	
                How sports arenas became the poster child of California’s housing crisis
        Oakland Coliseum development project is under investigation by same state agency that cited for Anaheim and San Diego arenas for skimping on housing.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 20, 2021	
	
                Murphy to participate in Northern California event
        Summer tournament scheduled for Modesto Christian High School        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 30, 2021	
	
                Piedmont adult softball playoff match-ups set
        Return of softball in 2021 enjoyed by players after Covid year off in 2020        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 27, 2021	
	
                Oakland pursues pact with Black-owned sports group to redevelop Coliseum site
        City councilmembers on July 20 directed city staff to negotiate with the African American Sports and Entertainment Group, which wants to bring affordable housing, retail business and new jobs to…        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 23, 2021	
	
                New rec supervisor sees opportunities for girls on the field, court, and pitch
        Girls and kids who identify as non-binary don't often have the same access to sports like football, says Eva Phalen about why the newest Rec Dept offering has been so…        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 23, 2021	
	
                While A’s mull city’s financing proposal, 3 hurdles remain to ballpark deal
        The team and the city of Oakland need to come together around affordable housing, a community benefits fund, and the structure of the financial deal.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 20, 2021	
	
                Athletics, City of Oakland inch closer to an agreement on Howard Terminal ballpark
        Six of eight councilmembers voted "yes" on Oakland's proposed financial plan for a new stadium complex, but A's President Dave Kaval said the city's current proposal still falls short.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 16, 2021	
	
                A’s plan to reject Oakland’s latest financial proposal for new stadium development
        The A's and the city of Oakland still disagree on three issues around the team's proposed ballpark at Howard Terminal.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 16, 2021	
	
                Rec Dept’s first ‘Try (it) Out Tuesdays’ generates energy, enthusiasm
        One more session left in this free pilot program        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 13, 2021	
	
                Adult softball update: July 9-12
        Players have fun while attempting to avoid serious injuries        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 9, 2021	
	
                Girls’ sports program to boost leadership, self-esteem
        'Try (it) Out Tuesdays' offers girls ages 5 to 12 the opportunity to try various hands-on activities for a variety of sports.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 8, 2021	
	
                Oakland officials, A’s remain at odds over Howard Terminal stadium proposal
        A non-relocation agreement, affordable housing, and traffic concerns were among the sources of disagreement between the A's and the city.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 2, 2021	
	
                Summer brings new hours for pickleball
        Play will be available every day of the week at the middle school, with designated courts for beginner and advanced beginner players.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 2, 2021	
	
                Rec Dept programs and camps still have openings
        There's still time to sign kids up for track/x-country conditioning, Summer Camp, and a new sports program for 5-12 year-old girls.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 2, 2021	
	
                Supreme Court, NCAA decisions embolden advocates for college athlete compensation in California
        With the NCAA no longer banning athlete compensation, advocates are pushing to speed up the implementation of a new California law that allows college athletes to sign paid endorsement deals.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 22, 2021	
	
                U.S. Supreme Court sides with college athletes against NCAA on education benefits
        The decision could also prompt states and Congress to act on bills that would enable athletes to make money from their names and images, personal appearances, social media engagement, and…        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 18, 2021	
	
                Coliseum could be home to WNBA, professional soccer, and college basketball
        Professional basketball and soccer could be in East Oakland soon, and plans for college basketball are already underway.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 15, 2021	
	
                Piedmont Sports Hall of Fame announces new inductees
        Six standout athletes whose talents graced the courts and fields of PHS throughout the decades will be honored at the annual event next winter.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 15, 2021	
	
                Could the Oakland Coliseum complex be home to new WNBA team?
        The African American Sports & Entertainment Group is in negotiations with the Oakland-Alameda Joint Powers Authority and has submitted a term sheet to the city.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 9, 2021	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball beats Bishop O’Dowd again
        Highlanders win after honoring Johnson        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 4, 2021	
	
                Four local soccer players selected for Girls Academy talent event
        The event featured girls from around the East Bay and is a way to identify players for U.S. national teams.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 4, 2021	
	
                Honors for Piedmont athletes going on to play in college
        14 pursue their sport at the next level        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 4, 2021	
	
                June 15-20: 7th Annual 8U/9U Caldecott Cup
        Grab a glove and come cheer on PBSF's 8U/9U overlay teams as they El Cerrito, Moraga & Orinda's All-Stars.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 1, 2021	
	
                Piedmont boys water polo takes two of three
        Highlanders end WACC tournament with win over Alameda        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 1, 2021	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball beats San Leandro, falls to Marin Catholic
        Highlanders now 13-3        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 28, 2021	
	
                Piedmont boys volleyball wins two of three matches
        Young team improving with each match        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 28, 2021	
	
                Piedmont girls golf finishes third in WACC tournament
        Alameda wins title, Castro Valley comes in second        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 25, 2021	
	
                Athletic director to return to full-time status
        Piedmont High position had been part-time during the pandemic        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 25, 2021	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball back on the court
        Highlanders beat Castro Valley in return from positive Covid test        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 21, 2021	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball routs St. Joseph-Notre Dame
        Piedmont gets 25 apiece from Johnson, Zamora        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 15, 2021	
	
                University of California must drop SAT, ACT scores for admissions and scholarships
        New settlement keeps UC from using SAT or ACT in admissions or scholarship decisions through 2025. UC has no plans to use them beyond that.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 14, 2021	
	
                Oakland wants to work with A’s, MLB to keep the team in the city
        The letter comes just days after MLB told the Oakland A's to look for another city to play while pursuing a waterfront park in Oakland.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 11, 2021	
	
                A’s to leave Oakland? MLB says the team can explore other markets
        Organization points to slow pace of discussions with the City of Oakland and other stakeholders around a proposed new stadium on the Oakland waterfront.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 7, 2021	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball rolls to three wins
        Victories over Alameda. Cal High, and Hayward        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 30, 2021	
	
                Piedmont girls soccer looks to break in younger players
        Highlanders view season as a warmup        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 30, 2021	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball looks to keep rolling
        Defending NCS chanps off to strong start        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 27, 2021	
	
                Piedmont boys tennis takes final two matches
        Highlanders beat Berkeley, Castro Valley by same 4-3 score        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 27, 2021	
	
                Piedmont girls lacrosse edges University
        Highlanders complete season with thrilling win        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 26, 2021	
	
                Skyline Lacrosse Club’s Girl’s ‘Try LAX Day’
        Free event for all rising 1st thru rising 6th grade girls who want to give lacrosse a try | May 28 from 4 - 6 p.m.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 23, 2021	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball splits openers
        Highlanders beat Northgate, fall to Campolindo        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 23, 2021	
	
                Piedmont baseball notches three more wins
        12-3 record heading into season-ending showdown with St Marys        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 20, 2021	
	
                Annie and Grinnell, UC campanile falcons, welcome 3 new chicks
        Saturday was "hatch day" for UC Berkeley's resident peregrine falcons' newest brood and a livestream with open Q&A helped capture the moment.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 13, 2021	
	
                Piedmont baseball wins 3 of 4
        Derr leads win over Encinal, Levinson throws complete game against Castro Valley        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 9, 2021	
	
                Piedmont girls tennis downs Alameda
        Piedmont drops just one match against Alameda, loses to O'Dowd        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 9, 2021	
	
                Piedmont softball rebounds with rout of San Lorenzo
        Win comes after tough loss to Mt Eden        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 9, 2021	
	
                More time needed to study impacts of proposed A’s ballpark, groups claim
        A coalition of around two dozen community organizations says they need more time to fully examine the 6,000-page environmental impact report.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 6, 2021	
	
                How common is a damaging — and even fatal — post-covid heart condition in athletes?
        As athletes at all levels resume their sports, what risks do their hearts carry if they’ve had covid? Initial data shows the risk may be low but still possibly deadly.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 6, 2021	
	
                How California high schools plan to pull off ‘normal’ graduations
        Ceremonies will be outside, probably in shifts, on a sports field with bleachers, or like Fresno and Natomas, in a big pavilion and minor league ballpark.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 2, 2021	
	
                Free covid-19 testing pilot for high school athletes opens next week
        The pilot program will expand to include all students in grades 6 to 12 after spring break.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 2, 2021	
	
                Piedmont boys tennis wins three matches
        Highlanders top De La Salle, Berkeley, and O'Dowd        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 2, 2021	
	
                Benching COVID: Baseball fans return to California stadiums
        Never mind the loss -- a crushing 8-1 against the Houston Astros -- A's fans were elated to be back at the Coliseum for Thursday's covid-era opener.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 30, 2021	
	
                Piedmont girls lacrosse splits two games
        Highlanders beat Berkeley, fall to Carondelet        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 30, 2021	
	
                Piedmont softball wins fourth in a row
        Highlanders beat St Mary's, San Lorenzo, Encinal and Hayward        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 26, 2021	
	
                Mills College dorms, classrooms will be filled with UC Berkeley students in fall pilot program
        The students will be part of an educational cohort aimed at building group identity and easing the transition to a big university.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 23, 2021	
	
                Piedmont girls tennis falls to Berkeley, beats Alameda
        Competitive matches against league rivals        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 23, 2021	
	
                Piedmont boys tennis beats Campolindo and Alameda
        Piedmont sweeps late matches for win        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 23, 2021	
	
                PHS baseball wins first two games of the season
        Derr walk-off, Barna and Levinson mound gems the highlights        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 19, 2021	
	
                Piedmont Baseball looks forward to shortened season
        Highlanders lose close game to Albany        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 19, 2021	
	
                PHS boys basketball back on the court
        After more than a year away from the indoor court, players are eager to resume with hopes of another NCS championship.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 16, 2021	
	
                City moves to establish pool advisory committee
        With three to five community members plus representation from the Rec Commission, the committee will advise design and construction process.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 16, 2021	
	
                For spring season, young athletes get back in the game despite covid-19 risk
        Millions of young athletes are getting out on fields and courts, but pandemic precautions and delays are spurring conflicts among parents, coaches and doctors.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 12, 2021	
	
                Piedmont girls tennis splits first two matches of 2021 season
        Highlanders lose to University, beat Berkeley        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 12, 2021	
	
                Batter up! Piedmont baseball is back
        The familiar sound of the crack of the bat filled the air around town last weekend        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 9, 2021	
	
                California educators want Congress to double the maximum Pell Grant award
        More than 700,000 students at California’s public colleges and universities currently receive Pell Grants.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 5, 2021	
	
                California’s loosening of outdoor sporting rules is good news for Bay Area baseball fans
        A limited number of fans will be able to attend baseball games in person, according to new state guidelines.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 2, 2021	
	
                Piedmont Rec rolls with the COVID-19 punches
        Council also asked to consider reopening the old pool temporarily        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 26, 2021	
	
                A’s waterfront ballpark advances with release of environmental report
        Planning for the complex is in its fifth year. A final decision on approval will be made by Oakland city and port authorities.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 26, 2021	
	
                Girls on the Run outpaces pandemic blues
        Running program provides girls with community and exercise in a year that has been marked by isolation.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 23, 2021	
	
                First annual Piedmont MTB Classic open for registrations
        The high school mountain bike club aims to raise funds for a team trailer, which will be dedicated to team coach Lynden McLaughlan who died unexpectedly in 2019.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 19, 2021	
	
                Pickleball evangelist promoting the sport in Piedmont
        Oakland resident Vendegna preaches the game        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 19, 2021	
	
                State relaxes youth sports restrictions
        Guidelines mean sports may start up at PHS, although the Alameda County Public Health Department could maintain tighter restrictions.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 19, 2021	
	
                Newsom: Youth outdoor sports could resume as soon as next Friday
        Alameda County one of 27 counties that already meet the state's caseload threshold to reopen outdoor youth sports.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 16, 2021	
	
                Could California get a common application for all public colleges and universities?
        Proposal is among several recommended by an education task force to help California's post-pandemic recovery -- also proposed: more diverse faculty and staff and early college access.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 16, 2021	
	
                Port tenants appeal court ruling in effort to keep A’s ballpark in East Oakland
        Howard Terminal stadium project dispute continues, as A's say Oakland City Council must weigh in soon.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 12, 2021	
	
                High school sports schedules under construction
        Track begins workouts, other sports to follow        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 9, 2021	
	
                Pickleball getting too popular in Piedmont?
        Courts open at parks, middle school; possible need for reservation system going forward        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 2, 2021	
	
                High school sports hopefully on the horizon
        PHS athletic director Bradley Smet hosted an informational meeting on Feb 1.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 31, 2020	
	
                Bowled over: Pandemic brings an end to Albany Bowl after 71-year run
        Owner since 1985, John Tierney has spent some $700,000 out-of-pocket since the shutdown and simply can't continue.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 29, 2020	
	
                Piedmonters getting used to new facility reservation system
        Online registration now in use        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 22, 2020	
	
                What do basketball, ballet and parties have in common? Live-event industries are in trouble
        As pandemic shutdowns intensify, more than a third of jobs in three California industries that rely on events — sports, performing arts and catering — have already disappeared.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 15, 2020	
	
                Cal’s upcoming game with Arizona cancelled
        December 19 game was the team's fourth cancellation this season and the last scheduled game of the regular season.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 15, 2020	
	
                California public health officials update youth, adult recreational sports guidelines
        According to new guidelines, more than two dozen sports and exercise activities are allowed in the most-restrictive "purple" tier, which is Alameda Cty's.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 4, 2020	
	
                CIF announces further delay for high school sports
        State governing body pushes start of practice back to January        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 3, 2020	
	
                The Arena | Deadbeat Dubs owners try evading Oakland debt with court appeals
        The ownership group still owes nearly $50 million to Oakland and Alameda County for arena renovations.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 1, 2020	
	
                49ers to play next 2 home games in Arizona following county health order
        The county's new guidelines followed a significant jump in cases and include a ban on contact sports until at least Dec 21.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 24, 2020	
	
                Heske heading to Ohio for college
        Piedmont boys lacrosse star selects Kenyon College        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 20, 2020	
	
                Turkey Trot pivots to virtual scavenger hunt challenge
        When normally 3,000 participants would be running the course on Thanksgiving Day, this year involves spotting sponsored signs around town, and doing any 5K that appeals.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 17, 2020	
	
                New Witter Field restrictions as athletes resume practices
        The Field will be closed to the community from 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. weekdays.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 6, 2020	
	
                Cal football game against Washington canceled due to positive COVID-19 test
        From June-Oct, Cal has reported 20 positive COVID results out of 3,547 tests of student athletes.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 29, 2020	
	
                Berkeley’s BORP promotes inclusivity through cycling
        Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program (BORP) provides people with physical disabilities a venue for adaptive exercise, even amid COVID.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 26, 2020	
	
                The Arena: Bye-Bye, Billy Beane
        Not everyone is unhappy about the departure of the A's storied executive.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 20, 2020	
	
                PHS football recruiting new players
        Fitness and conditioning starting soon. All inquiries welcome.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 17, 2020	
	
                Obituary: Baseball legend, Oakland-raised Joe Morgan fueled ‘Big Red Machine’
        He played second base and helped Cincinnati win the World Series in 1975 and 1976.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 2, 2020	
	
                Arena: Oakland group adds key players in push for NFL’s first Black-owned team
        Oakland’s history of rebellion and African American activism — coupled with decades of loyal sports fandom — make the city a natural to host.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 2, 2020	
	
                Baseball playoffs begin
        MLB finishes shortened regular season and moves on to expanded post-season        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 25, 2020	
	
                Letter to the Editor | Youth water sports programs need a pool
        USC Division I water polo athlete Henry Saunders says vote YES on Measure UU to keep important water sports robust.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 22, 2020	
	
                Oakland Panthers indoor football team postpones games until 2022
        Team officials cited economic fallout and uncertainty from the novel coronavirus pandemic for the decision.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 17, 2020	
	
                The Arena: Oakland’s Roots grow into new league
        The franchise has fully embraced the city of Oakland at a time when it’s been deserted by the Raiders and Warriors. Roots’ slogan is “Oakland first, always.”        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 11, 2020	
	
                Oakland may become home to first African American-owned NFL team
        Not one NFL team is owned by an African American, while more than 70 percent of the NFL's players are African American.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 11, 2020	
	
                Piedmont Rec offering running for middle and high schoolers
        Classes start week of September 15        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 1, 2020	
	
                School sports still on hold
        Piedmont will work with league on resumption of games in 2021        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 28, 2020	
	
                Video: Piedmont student athletes focus on future, advocate for PHS Boosters
        High school sports remain on hold, but high school athletic support group looks forward.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 27, 2020	
	
                City to decide if pool should reopen
        City must weigh costs of reopening pool with needs of the community who face several dry years until a new pool is built, should the bond measure pass.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 11, 2020	
	
                Littlefield will assume AD duties
        Piedmont High will search for part-time replacement        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 11, 2020	
	
                PAC-12 Conference postpones all sports thru end of 2020
        Officials also said they would consider a return of postponed sports in spring 2021 if conditions improve.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 6, 2020	
	
                NFL expected to carry on for now
        No preseason and delayed camps, but regular season a go for now        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 6, 2020	
	
                Former Raiders executive, scout shares thoughts on working with the late Al Davis
        The combative, litigious, and often successful sports executive (and Piedmont resident) would do just about anything to win.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 4, 2020	
	
                Powell leaving Piedmont
        Athletic director heading to California High due to reduction in PHS position        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 4, 2020	
	
                Forced sports timeout puts squeeze on college coffers, scholarships and towns
        Although some college leagues have canceled their fall seasons, schools with big athletic programs are still hoping for a partial return to the gridiron and the hardwood.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 28, 2020	
	
                MLB returns, but for how long?
        First games played, but outbreak in Miami doesn't bode well        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 24, 2020	
	
                Bay Area makes formal pitch to co-host 2026 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament
        The Bay Area is one of 17 finalists in the U.S. competing for hosting rights.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 21, 2020	
	
                CIF, NCS set 2020-21 high school sports calendars
        Fall sports tentatively pushed into winter, winter sports into spring        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 21, 2020	
	
                California high school sports put on hold until at least December
        High School fall sports is on hold in California until at least December. When sports resume, there will likely be a two-season system combining winter and spring sports.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 17, 2020	
	
                School Board reduces athletic director position
        District facing budget cuts, uncertain future for sports        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 9, 2020	
	
                Stanford University announces 11 sports programs being cut
        Fencing, field hockey and sailing are among the sports being cut due to a growing budget deficit.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 6, 2020	
	
                Will there be professional sports?
        Don't bet on it yet; leagues have many hurdles to clear        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 30, 2020	
	
                Oakland A’s fans can buy cardboard cutout of themselves to attend games
        Cutouts are $49 each for A’s Access members, $89 each for general fans, or $129 for a Foul Ball Zone cutout.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 30, 2020	
	
                No easy answers as Council looks to immediate, longterm future for Community Pool
        Swimmers ask to reopen leaky pool in the short-term even with financial drain -- and urge for a bond measure to pay for a new, sustainable facility.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 28, 2020	
	
                Future of the Piedmont Community Pool up for discussion
        The community faces a stark decision - to invest in a new pool or phase out aquatics operations entirely.         	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 26, 2020	
	
                Tevis taking her love of lacrosse back east
        Piedmont standout no stranger to traveling        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 26, 2020	
	
                Price brings enthusiasm to Piedmont swim programs
        Coach building participation, quality of youth and high school teams        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 16, 2020	
	
                Oliver learned, now teaches life lessons on the course
        Piedmont High golf coach shares his love of the game        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 9, 2020	
	
                Witter Field reopens
        Some areas around Witter will remain closed until the District develops plans and schedules to sanitize facilities for safe use.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 9, 2020	
	
                Piedmont lacrosse coach Price also working on the future of cars
        Teamwork the same in car design and sports        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 5, 2020	
	
                Piedmont boys lacrosse celebrates shortened 2020 season
        Four seniors given warm send-off        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 5, 2020	
	
                Opportunity knocked for Piedmont’s Olson
        Baseball coach wasn't looking to go into coaching        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 5, 2020	
	
                Piedmont Soccer Club: Register now for Fall
        Sign up today for REC soccer (U6-U19), contact us to explore COMP roster spots -- Let’s play!        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 2, 2020	
	
                Denard is good news for local athletes
        Longtime multi-sport coach keeps working for his players        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 1, 2020	
	
                PMS pickleball courts are open for play
        With social distancing rules in place, the courts will now be open M, W, F, Sa, Su from 10am-2pm.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 29, 2020	
	
                Holmlund runs a family program
        Piedmont track/cross country coach celebrates the good times        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 29, 2020	
	
                Video celebrates PHS athletes continuing their careers in college
        Nineteen athletes are going on to play at the next level.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 26, 2020	
	
                Baseball team celebrates graduating seniors
        Barnes, Rubinson, and Spanier get warm send-off        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 22, 2020	
	
                From hiding to leading the pack
        Coach Christine Chapon inspires students from all walks of life to excel.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 19, 2020	
	
                ‘It’s not just about running a race’: Oakland group provides platform for local kids to excel in life
        Piedmonter Christine Chapon is Run for a Better Oakland's head coach and raises scholarship money for runners.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 15, 2020	
	
                Budget deadline may bring decision on fall sports
        Declining state revenues already forcing cuts        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 15, 2020	
	
                Wagener hopes to get back in the pool soon
        Piedmont junior keeping in shape on dry land        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 8, 2020	
	
                Del Rosario Chan not taking spring off
        Senior lacrosse star is headed to the Coast Guard        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 1, 2020	
	
                Youth baseball, softball also victim of shutdowns
        PBSF season canceled; hopes for clinics during summer        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 30, 2020	
	
                Golf courses reopening Monday after shelter order modification
        Bay Area golf courses can resume operations as long as they enforce physical distancing.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 24, 2020	
	
                Chamberlain Carr wants to get back on track
        Piedmont sophomore was looking for big year        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 17, 2020	
	
                Kennedy looking forward to full schedule of games next year
        Piedmont softball player now has lost most of two seasons        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 17, 2020	
	
                ‘510 Day Virtual 5K’ is May 10
        The Oakland Marathon team is sponsoring a virtual fun run to help the Alameda County Community Food Bank.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 10, 2020	
	
                Spanier hoping for a chance in the summer
        Piedmont slugger wants chance to play again before heading to college        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 10, 2020	
	
                Nelson upbeat despite disappointment
        Senior making best of it after lacrosse season suspended        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 7, 2020	
	
                Pappas prepares for Arizona
        Piedmont boys lacrosse goaltender trying to work through lost senior season        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 20, 2020	
	
                Luke Barrett, 2020 Piedmont Athlete of the Season
        Senior leads boys basketball to first NCS title in school history        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 17, 2020	
	
                A’s respond to lawsuit seeking to stop fast review of ballpark project
        A coalition of shipping, trucking and steel companies are advocating for preserving Oakland's working waterfront and keeping the A's at their current Coliseum site.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 17, 2020	
	
                Piedmont boys lacrosse falls to Redwood
        Highlanders lose 12-3 before season suspended        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 17, 2020	
	
                Piedmont sports on hold
        Spread of virus shuts everything down; unclear if/when sports resume        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 17, 2020	
	
                Witter Field closed to help slow spread of COVID-19
        No access will be permitted to the field house, track, or football, baseball and softball fields until further notice.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 14, 2020	
	
                Voices | Piedmont Basketball Commentary
        Anne Hauss Davies shares her thoughts on a historic season        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 14, 2020	
	
                Piedmont softball drops heartbreaker
        Highlanders rally to take late lead before falling in bottom of 7th        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 14, 2020	
	
                Piedmont girls lacrosse falls to Foothill
        Highlanders fall behind early, battle throughout        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 10, 2020	
	
                Piedmont boys tennis looking for another big year
        Highlanders have one of their deepest teams in years        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 10, 2020	
	
                Piedmont girls lacrosse comes from behind for win
        Highlanders down Redwood for second win of 2020        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 8, 2020	
	
                PRFO thanks Corey Reich Tennis Center donors
        $455,000 was raised in record time, with a 95% participation rate, funding significant improvements and renovations.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 6, 2020	
	
                Piedmont track and field looking to build in 2020
        Highlanders have 70 girls and boys on roster        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 6, 2020	
	
                Piedmont softball team is young and ready for new season
        Highlanders have 11 freshmen on varsity squad        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 3, 2020	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball falls in State tournament heartbreaker
        #13 seed Highlanders lose in overtime to #4 seed        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 3, 2020	
	
                Piedmont girls lacrosse looks to keep on rolling
        Highlanders will be strong, looking to repeat NCS title        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 2, 2020	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball prepares for CA state tournament
        Highlanders draw tough first-round opponent        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 29, 2020	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball claims first NCS championship in school history
        Highlanders fall behind early, rally for win over St. Mary's        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 28, 2020	
	
                The last time Piedmont made an NCS boys basketball final
        Things were different in 1929, but the Highlanders were very good then, too.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 28, 2020	
	
                Piedmont baseball wins season opener
        Strong pitching and defense and timely hitting overcome rival St Marys        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 27, 2020	
	
                Piedmont girls soccer NCS run ends at Cardinal Newman
        12th seeded Highlanders fall in NCS semifinals        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 27, 2020	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball makes NCS final
        Highlanders down University; face St Mary's in championship        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 25, 2020	
	
                Piedmont Middle School Ultimate frisbee starting soon
        Registration ongoing through Piedmont Rec Department        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 25, 2020	
	
                Piedmont boys JV soccer completes successful season
        Young team bodes well for Piedmont soccer        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 25, 2020	
	
                Piedmont boys soccer loses NCS heartbreaker to #1 seed
        Cardinal Newman prevails, 1-0        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 23, 2020	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball cruises in NCS quarterfinals
        University-SF next in NCS semi-finals on February 26        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 23, 2020	
	
                Piedmont girls soccer scores second big NCS upset
        #1 seed Cardinal Newman up next on February 25        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 23, 2020	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball falls to Lick-Wilmerding
        Highlanders fall in second round of playoffs; season possibly over        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 23, 2020	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball Senior Night photos
        Six seniors honored in pre-game ceremony        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 21, 2020	
	
                Piedmont girls soccer scores big upset in NCS playoffs
        #4 seed Lick-Wilmerding up next on February 22        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 20, 2020	
	
                Piedmont boys soccer wins first round NCS playoff game
        #1 seed Cardinal Newman next on February 22        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 20, 2020	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball opens NCS playoffs with big road victory
        Highlanders use 19-0 run early to put Ygnacio Valley away        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 18, 2020	
	
                Piedmont’s winter sports teams all make NCS playoffs
        Boys basketball earns top seed in Division 4; boys soccer to open at home; girls basketball and soccer start on the road        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 18, 2020	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball closes regular season with loss to San Leandro
        Sawyers scores 16 in fourth quarter for Pirates: NCS next for Piedmont        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 18, 2020	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball beats Alameda on Senior Night
        Highlanders end regular season on high note, win 20th game; NCS next        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 18, 2020	
	
                Piedmont girls soccer celebrates Senior Night
        NCS playoffs start at Kezar Stadium in SF on February 19        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 14, 2020	
	
                Piedmont girls soccer falls to Castro Valley
        Highlanders wait to hear about NCS playoffs        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 14, 2020	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball squeaks by Berkeley
        Highlanders take control early and hold on for win        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 14, 2020	
	
                Eidam goes big on senior night for Piedmont boys basketball
        Seniors shine in last regular-season home game; playoffs start next week        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 14, 2020	
	
                Johnson named Piedmont’s football coach
        Interim coach from 2019 will continue with program        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 11, 2020	
	
                Piedmont Sports Hall of Fame inducts seven new members
        Event brings out stars with their families and friends.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 11, 2020	
	
                Piedmont freshman boys basketball battles O’Dowd
        Highlanders come back from big deficit        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 11, 2020	
	
                Piedmont boys soccer falls to Hayward
        Regular season concludes on February 13 with home game against Tennyson        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 11, 2020	
	
                Piedmont girls soccer drops close game to O’Dowd
        Regular season ends on Friday with senior night game against Berkeley        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 11, 2020	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball beats Castro Valley
        Highlanders turn up defensive pressure in second half        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 7, 2020	
	
                PHS Boys Soccer Senior Night
        High school soccer fans are all invited to celebrate the graduating seniors at their last home game of the season.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 6, 2020	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball falls at Bishop O’Dowd
        Dragons win rematch after epic first meeting        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 4, 2020	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball beats Mt. Eden
        Highlanders break game open in second half        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 31, 2020	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball loses close game to league foe
        San Leandro takes advantage of short-handed Highlanders        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 31, 2020	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball falls in overtime
        Highlanders rally to force extra period against Alameda        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 28, 2020	
	
                Piedmont freshman boys basketball wins two straight
        Highlanders pull out close games against Berkeley and San Lorenzo        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 28, 2020	
	
                Piedmont girls soccer ties Berkeley and Castro Valley
        Highlanders seek league win after three straight draws        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 28, 2020	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball rallies for win
        Highlanders edge St Francis a day after dominating Berkeley        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 28, 2020	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball beats Berkeley
        Highlanders improve to 17-2; big game against San Leandro on Jan 29        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 28, 2020	
	
                Goat naming rights on the line in Super Bowl bet between SF and KC
        Looking to get each other's goat, the losing side will have to name a new goat kid at their local zoo after the winning team's quarterback.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 24, 2020	
	
                Piedmont boys soccer wins two league games
        Highlanders shut out Hayward and San Lorenzo        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 21, 2020	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball pulls away from Castro Valley
        Highlanders take control in third quarter        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 21, 2020	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball gets back on winning track
        Highlanders beat Castro Valley        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 16, 2020	
	
                Piedmont boys fall to O’Dowd in double-OT thriller
        Highlanders lose heartbreaker on Jan. 15        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 14, 2020	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball continues to roll
        Highlanders beat Mt. Eden, Acalanes; Bishop O'Dowd next        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 10, 2020	
	
                Piedmont boys soccer shut down at Berkeley
        Highlanders get one shot on goal in 3-1 Loss        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 7, 2020	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball keeps rolling
        Highlanders sweep pair at Cardinal Newman Shootout        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 7, 2020	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball sweeps through Reno
        Highlanders go 4-0 at McQueen Elite Challenge        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 31, 2019	
	
                Piedmont boys soccer loses tough game to San Leandro
        Highlanders fall 1-0 on late free kick        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 20, 2019	
	
                Annual event honoring Piedmont athletes set for Feb. 8
        Piedmont Sports Hall of Fame honors Jeremy George, ’09; Heather Gibson, ’98; Greg Lee, ’99; Matt McGrath, ’88; Brendan Newland, ’07; Morris Nunes, ’06; and Arlyn Upshaw, ’12.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 20, 2019	
	
                Corey Reich Tennis Center donations welcome through Dec. 31
        To date, approximately $440,000 has been raised for renovations and improvements of the Vista Ave. tennis courts.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 17, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball falls In Paris Twins final
        Highlanders go 2-1 in home tournament        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 17, 2019	
	
                Piedmont freshman boys basketball beats College Park
        Highlander twins clinch victory at the free throw line        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 17, 2019	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball wins Rob Vares Memorial tournament
        Highlanders rout Santa Clara for title; Barrett MVP        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 13, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball opens Paris Twins Classic with easy win
        Highlanders dominate Deer Valley from opening tip        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 13, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls soccer dominates Moreau Catholic
        Once the team started connecting their passes, the offensive onslaught began.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 13, 2019	
	
                MVP basketball registration and evaluations on January 25
        For kids who love basketball and want to continue playing at a higher level        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 10, 2019	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball takes second in hometown tournament
        Highlanders fall to nemesis Branson in final        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 10, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball takes second at Lompoc tournament
        Highlanders start season with strong performances        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 6, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls soccer beats Head Royce
        Emily Fitzgerald nets 2 goals in first win of the season        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 6, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls soccer loses close game to Acalanes
        Team shows positives in 3-1 defeat        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 3, 2019	
	
                Piedmont finishes 11th in state meet; Zalewski 11th place overall
        Highlander senior concludes stellar cross country season        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 3, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls soccer looks to build on recent success
        Highlanders return strong group        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 3, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball features new faces
        Highlanders have talent, questions heading into season        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 27, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls cross country wins NCS
        Zalewski second; girls team qualifies for state        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 22, 2019	
	
                Call, Becker reunite for NCS title
        Piedmont doubles team caps senior season with section championship        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 22, 2019	
	
                Cal vs. Stanford | The Big Game and the swiping of the “Axe”
        Longtime Piedmont resident and Cal fan Cameron Wolfe shares the scoop -- and some vintage images.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 22, 2019	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball ready for new era
        Team has new coach, familiar feel, high expectations        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 19, 2019	
	
                Piedmont tennis reaches NCS semifinals
        Highlanders outperform expectations, show improvement during season        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 15, 2019	
	
                Sophia Zalewski, PHS Athlete of the Season
        Zalewski ready to crown cross country career        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 12, 2019	
	
                Piedmont boys water polo ends season on a high note despite loss
        Highlanders fall in second round of NCS playoffs        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 12, 2019	
	
                Piedmont tennis has strong league tournament
        McEfee, Call reach WACC doubles finals; NCS up next        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 12, 2019	
	
                Piedmont cross country performs well at WACC championships
        Zalewski wins league title; Highlanders girls second, boys third        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 8, 2019	
	
                Piedmont boys water polo advances in playoffs
        Highlanders beat Encinal; face third-seeded Northgate next        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 8, 2019	
	
                Piedmont volleyball finishes off difficult season
        Highlanders struggle, look to future        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 5, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls water polo falls to Berkeley
        Highlanders lose in third place game of WCAL tournament        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 5, 2019	
	
                Piedmont boys water polo takes third place in league
        #6 seed in NCS; face Encinal in first round        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 5, 2019	
	
                Piedmont cross country concludes league regular season
        Highlanders prepare for postseason        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 5, 2019	
	
                Piedmont football comes up short in finale
        Overtime loss closes 3-7 season; Highlanders looking to future        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 5, 2019	
	
                Boosters Alumni enjoy initial event
        Chance for parents of PHS grads to support athletic programs        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 1, 2019	
	
                Piedmont boys water polo wins one, loses one at WACL tourney
        Highlanders will play Alameda for third place        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 1, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls water polo to play for third place in league
        Highlanders beat Bishop O'Dowd, fall to Encinal        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 1, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls tennis beats Alameda, Hayward
        Highlanders wind down regular season, prepare for NCS        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 29, 2019	
	
                Piedmont boys water polo ready for playoffs
        Highlanders split final two regular season matches        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 29, 2019	
	
                Piedmont cross country shines at Mt. SAC
        Highlander girls win division at one of top meets in nation        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 29, 2019	
	
                Piedmont football continues to struggle
        Highlanders fall to Berkeley as injuries mount        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 25, 2019	
	
                Piedmont Football Homecoming and tailgate on October 25
        JV game at 4 p.m., tailgate at 5:30 p.m., and Varsity game at 7 p.m.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 22, 2019	
	
                Annual DBFL Ski Sale is November 2
        Need help outfitting your family for the snow this season? Don't miss this opportunity at 799 Magnolia Avenue in Piedmont, 10-2 on Nov 2.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 22, 2019	
	
                Pickleball Schedule | This Fall, Tuesdays – Sundays
        Calling all pickleball aficionados, here is the schedule for the coming weeks.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 21, 2019	
	
                Piedmont cross country teams continue to improve
        Team gets chance to run on WACL, NCS course        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 18, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls water polo routs Lick-Wilmerding
        Highlanders cruise to nonleague win        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 17, 2019	
	
                Rec Commission reviews pickleball, progress at Reich tennis courts
        Suggested 'modest' pickleball adjustments could be enacted in November.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 15, 2019	
	
                Piedmont cross country shines in Clovis
        Zalewski takes second in her division to lead Highlanders        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 15, 2019	
	
                Piedmont volleyball falls to Castro Valley, Alameda
        Piedmont continues play in West Alameda County League        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 11, 2019	
	
                Piedmont boys water polo sweeps at Milpitas tournament
        Highlanders win all three games        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 11, 2019	
	
                Piedmont golf wins big match
        Before the first match of the season, coach Howard Oliver set an ambitious goal for the team: “We want one or more scores in the 40’s, and none in the…        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 11, 2019	
	
                Piedmont Ladies’ Tennis Club Fall Tournament a smashing success
        A generous donor to the new Corey Reich Tennis Center, the PLTC relished the opportunity to put the courts to use.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 11, 2019	
	
                Shetland Spring Baseball registration begins Oct 11
        For boy or girl players with birthdays between Sept 1, 2013 and Aug 31, 2015.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 8, 2019	
	
                Pickleballers ask for longer hours and better facilities
        Setting up a possible conflict with tennis usage, requests include more courts, playing time, lockers, and a reservation system.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 4, 2019	
	
                Kurt Bryan keeps pushing the game forward
        Former PHS football coach talks to the Exedra about growing up in Piedmont, the famous A-11 offense, and his new gig as coach of the Oakland Panthers.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 1, 2019	
	
                Gov. Newsom signs ‘Fair Pay to Play Act’ for college athletes
        The legislation targets NCAA rules that do not allow student athletes to earn compensation from their association with college sports.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 1, 2019	
	
                Judge grants order barring County from selling its Coliseum share
        As fans get excited about the A's wild card playoff game, the city works to block the sale of shares of the complex to the team; saying affordable housing needs…        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 1, 2019	
	
                Piedmont cross country shines at Capital Cross Challenge
        Girls team takes second in division; Boys finish 21st        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 1, 2019	
	
                Piedmont golf winding down season
        Two more league matches before league tournament on October 14        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 1, 2019	
	
                Will CA’s new NCAA law be a game changer? Here are 5 things to know next
        A new state law letting NCAA athletes strike endorsement deals has been signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. But what does that mean in the short term?        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 27, 2019	
	
                Piedmont boys water polo beats Encinal
        Highlanders jump on top early, cruise to 14-5 win        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 27, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls water polo falls to Encinal
        Highlanders rally but come up short in final home match of regular season        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 27, 2019	
	
                Piedmont volleyball loses heartbreaker to Berkeley
        Highlanders play well but can't hold on against Yellowjackets        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 24, 2019	
	
                Piedmont football beats Lincoln
        Highlanders improve to 3-2 with win in San Francisco        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 20, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls water polo drops league opener
        Highlanders recover late after falling behind Alameda        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 20, 2019	
	
                Former PHS football coach passes away suddenly at 38
        Warren Joseph Middleton coached in Piedmont from 2007 - 2010.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 17, 2019	
	
                Piedmont players join club ultimate frisbee team
        Piedmont-Oakland Tech team starts fall season        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 17, 2019	
	
                Piedmont football falls to Salesian
        Highlanders show some resilience in second half after rough first half        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 13, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls tennis travel to Fresno for tournament
        Highlanders take 4th place at California Classic        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 13, 2019	
	
                Former judge in Brock Turner case loses high school tennis coaching job
        The former Santa Clara County Superior Court judge was recalled by voters following a highly contentious sexual assault case.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 10, 2019	
	
                Indoor Football League coming to Oakland
        Former NFL player and Oakland native Marshawn Lynch will bring the Oakland Panthers to the Oakland Arena in spring 2020.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 10, 2019	
	
                PHS Football Special Event: **FAMILY NIGHT!**
        Witter field game against Salesian at 7 pm on September 13        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 10, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls golf falls short in home opener
        Highlanders finish third in four-team match        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 10, 2019	
	
                Piedmonters celebrate renovated pickleball courts at the Middle School
        A win-win for the city and schools.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 10, 2019	
	
                Piedmont cross country opens in San Francisco
        Highlander girls finish second at Lowell Invitational        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 6, 2019	
	
                New way for PHS families to support sports teams
        Boosters invites parents of graduates to get back in touch with PHS athletics and re-connect with friends at high school athletic events.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 6, 2019	
	
                Soccer on Sunday | Women’s pickup play brings kicks (and welcomes players)
        Sunday mornings at Linda Beach playfield, a group of women have been lacing up their cleats and having fun for the last 30 years.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 3, 2019	
	
                Friday Night Lights: Highlanders vs Menlo School | Sept. 6
        At Witter Field. JV game (4:00 pm); Varsity game (7:00 pm). Burritos, tacos, merch, and more.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		September 3, 2019	
	
                Piedmont football gets first win of the year
        Highlanders hold on to down Rodriguez; Menlo School next        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 31, 2019	
	
                New soccer team, Oakland Roots, sells out
        The team was founded by a group of local soccer fans who started working on a way to bring a team to Oakland in 2016.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 30, 2019	
	
                East Bay Flag Football’s NFL FLAG 2019 Fall Season
        5 Co-Ed Divisions for kids age 5-15        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 30, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls tennis drops pair of matches
        Highlanders shut out by Acalanes, fall to Lick-Wilmerding        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 30, 2019	
	
                Everything new is old for girls water polo
        Mooney returns to coach; looks to build program back up        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 30, 2019	
	
                UC Chancellor Carol Christ is excited about fall semester
        Cal's crop of 9,000 new students -- and the fact that she has helped tackle a $150,000 structural budget deficit, are among reasons for optimism.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 27, 2019	
	
                DATE CHANGED: Rec Dept offers lifeguarding, emergency training course — and they’re hiring!
        Passionate about swimming? Want to be a lifeguard or swim instructor (starting @ $14/hour)? Don't miss these opportunities.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 26, 2019	
	
                Corey Reich Tennis Center celebrates Grand Opening
        Ribbon cutting and youth clinic highlight well-attended event        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 16, 2019	
	
                Piedmont water polo standout heading to defending champ USC
        Saunders looks to continue tradition        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 13, 2019	
	
                Pickleball Schedule: Tuesday, August 13 – Sunday, August 18
        Calling all pickleball aficionados -- don't miss this week's fun and games.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 11, 2019	
	
                Corey Reich Tennis Center hosts grand opening August 24
        The community is invited to the CRTC grand opening on Saturday, August 24. Donations continue to be accepted.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 7, 2019	
	
                Piedmont 8U Baseball team captures title
        Three wins in a one day to take the Millbrae Invitational        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 6, 2019	
	
                PHS Football Coach Resigns
        Trotman leaves for professional opportunity; Johnson named interim coach        	
		
	
	
	
		
		August 1, 2019	
	
                SF’s newest street sign: Warriors Way
        The arena's first event is scheduled for Sept. 6, when the rock band Metallica and the San Francisco Symphony will perform.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 26, 2019	
	
                Try out for the Piedmont Swim Team
        Tryouts are being held the week of August 19 at the Piedmont Community Pool.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 16, 2019	
	
                Jackson Roberts, PHS ’15, getting a taste of pro baseball, German-style
        Former Piedmont star now playing overseas        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 12, 2019	
	
                Graham Low, PHS ’15, enjoying life in Indy ball
        Former Piedmont catcher now a pro in Sioux Falls, SD        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 9, 2019	
	
                Summer basketball camp at PHS gives kids a chance to refine skills
        Camps continue this week and July 22-26 and July 29-August 2. Both beginners and experienced players welcome.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		July 3, 2019	
	
                Should college athletes profit from their prowess? NCAA says no, but California may say yes
        The bill would provide the most benefit to women, walk-on players and those playing in less high-profile sports and schools.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 28, 2019	
	
                A forgotten legend: Book shines light on former St. Mary’s coach ‘Slip’ Madigan
        Madigan was an innovator and motivator who turned the football program at a small East Bay college into a national sensation in the 1920s and ’30s.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 25, 2019	
	
                Play ball! 2019 adult softball season starts
        Another year of fun ... and trying to avoid hamstring pulls.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 14, 2019	
	
                Oakland City Council backs two bills for building A’s stadium at Howard Terminal
        Laying the groundwork for financing, authority and direction in order to keep the team local.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 11, 2019	
	
                Aaron Rodgers makes hefty donation to Cal Football
        The gift will be used to renovate the football locker room and to create a scholarship for athletes transferring from a junior college.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 7, 2019	
	
                Spencer named Piedmont boys basketball coach
        JV coach elevated to replace Mike Hudson, who led Piedmont to NCS playoff berths in each of his two seasons as head coach.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 5, 2019	
	
                Big wins for racquet sports: city receives $400,000 gift from PRFO for tennis courts; approves upgrades to pickleball courts
        Thanks to generations of players who contributed to establish the Corey Reich Tennis Center, the donation will cover most of the overall project budget.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		June 4, 2019	
	
                2019 PBSF Bronco Championship
        Piedmont Storm sweeps doubleheader over Raptors for the title        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 27, 2019	
	
                Piedmont baseball loses in second round of NCS tournament
        Long trip to Arcata ends in 3-1 defeat        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 24, 2019	
	
                Class of 2019 Senior Athlete Ceremony
        The annual ceremony celebrating the athletic achievements of this year's graduating class took place on Wednesday, May 22.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 21, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls lacrosse season wrap-up
        Individual awards aplenty for winners of WACC & NCS titles        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 20, 2019	
	
                Zalewski makes it to final day of Meet of Champions
        Piedmont junior runs 1,600 and 3,200 against best in section        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 20, 2019	
	
                Piedmont baseball wins NCS opener
        Lick-Wilmerding falls 7-1; Arcata up next for Highlanders        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 20, 2019	
	
                Santa Clara County assessor files legal challenge to $6M tax break for 49ers on Levi’s Stadium
        Claims they are taking away money from local schools, police and firefighters, and other valuable community services.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 19, 2019	
	
                Piedmont softball falls in first-round NCS game
        Highlanders' season ends with 6-0 loss to Kennedy        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 17, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls lacrosse wins NCS Championship
        Nelson scores game-winner as Highlanders take first section title        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 15, 2019	
	
                Piedmont advances to first NCS boys lacrosse championship
        Highlanders beat University, 10-5; face top-seeded Novato for title        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 15, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls lacrosse downs Miramonte in NCS semifinals
        Top-seeded Highlanders advance to championship        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 14, 2019	
	
                Corey Reich Tennis Center fundraising more than halfway to ambitious goal
        Renovations to start in summer 2019        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 13, 2019	
	
                Zalewski wins 3,200 meters at NCS Bayshore meet
        Piedmont senior also takes second in 1,600; Meet of Champions next        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 13, 2019	
	
                Piedmont boys tennis falls to University in NCS semifinals
        Highlanders battle to the end, drop 4-3 match        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 11, 2019	
	
                Piedmont’s girls lacrosse advances to NCS semifinals
        Top-seeded Highlanders beat Casa Grande 20-8; face Miramonte next        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 10, 2019	
	
                Piedmont badminton sweeps doubles at league meet
        Six doubles teams plus one individual qualify for NCS        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 10, 2019	
	
                Piedmont beach volleyball completes successful second season
        Team ranked #9 in Northern California        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 10, 2019	
	
                Piedmont baseball falls in WACC title game
        Encinal takes advantage of Highlanders mistakes, quiet bats        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 10, 2019	
	
                Piedmont boys lacrosse advances in NCS
        Highlanders down Acalanes 14-3; face University next        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 10, 2019	
	
                Piedmont boys tennis beats Sir Francis Drake
        Highlanders advance in NCS tournament; face top-seed University next        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 8, 2019	
	
                Piedmont baseball wins first round of WACC tournament
        Shutout of Hayward after Senior Day celebration        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 8, 2019	
	
                Piedmont boys tennis wins NCS first round match
        Highlanders defeat Justin-Siena; face Sir Francis Drake next        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 8, 2019	
	
                Piedmont boys lacrosse opens NCS with victory
        Highlanders defeat Urban; will face Acalanes next        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 7, 2019	
	
                Piedmont duo takes second at NCS doubles
        Srivastava-Lambert advance to finals ; team hosts Justin-Siena in NCS match-up        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 7, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls lacrosse wins WACC title
        Highlanders down Bishop O'Dowd for crown; NCS playoffs next        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 7, 2019	
	
                Rec Department nets $2,500 from the Piedmont Ladies Tennis Club
        Plans to upgrade the Vista Ave courts, to be renamed in honor of Corey Reich, got a boost thanks to the generosity of the PLTC.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 7, 2019	
	
                Piedmont baseball finishes regular season on a roll
        WACC tournament up next on senior day, May 7        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 4, 2019	
	
                PHS boys golf season winding down with 18-hole tournaments
        NCS tournament up next on May 6 in San Rafael        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 2, 2019	
	
                Piedmont boys lacrosse beats Foothill
        Highlanders get hat tricks from Peters, Petty in 12-4 win        	
		
	
	
	
		
		May 2, 2019	
	
                Piedmont boys tennis places at league championships
        Highlanders take third, fourth in doubles; fourth in singles        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 30, 2019	
	
                Piedmont softball splits with San Leandro, falls to Berkeley
        Festive senior day features pre-game bagpipes        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 30, 2019	
	
                Piedmont baseball takes 2 of 3 in late season push to playoffs
        Win against San Leandro caps historic performance in WACC play        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 30, 2019	
	
                Corey Reich Tennis Center fundraiser a smashing success
        Event raises over $3,000 for court renovation project        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 26, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls lacrosse beats Las Lomas on Senior Night
        Keville overcomes illness to net hat trick; team ready for playoffs        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 26, 2019	
	
                Piedmont badminton dominates in doubles to defeat Encinal
        Highlanders improve to 8-5 for the season        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 22, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls lacrosse continues to roll
        Highlanders down Oakland Tech, Marin Catholic        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 22, 2019	
	
                Gilbert’s home run lifts Piedmont softball to win
        Two-run shot in extra innings ends 7-5 win over Alameda        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 14, 2019	
	
                Piedmont baseball beats Alameda, splits with Encinal
        Two exciting wins before tough loss to league rival        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 11, 2019	
	
                Piedmont boys lacrosse falls to Sacred Heart Prep
        Highlanders play undefeated Gators tough        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 11, 2019	
	
                Piedmont boys tennis shuts out Bishop O’Dowd, wins 2 more matches
        Highlanders open tough week with big victory        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 8, 2019	
	
                PBSF Game of the Week – March 30, 2019
        8U Shooting Stars and Panthers battle to 1-1 tie        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 6, 2019	
	
                Piedmont softball takes 2 of 3 games
        Wins over St. Mary's and Albany before loss to Arroyo        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 6, 2019	
	
                Piedmont badminton gets win against Arroyo
        Highlanders get closer to .500 record for the season        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 3, 2019	
	
                Piedmont baseball notches pair of wins
        Exciting games against Mt. Eden and St Josephs-Notre Dame        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 2, 2019	
	
                Piedmont boys lacrosse breezes to win against Berkeley
        Highlanders get back on winning track after losses to De La Salle, Marin Academy        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 2, 2019	
	
                Piedmont tennis players fundraise for Corey Reich Tennis Center
        Tennis task force and PRFO seek private funds to supplement committed public funding        	
		
	
	
	
		
		April 2, 2019	
	
                PBSF Game of the Week – March 24
        Takazawa and Tarino power the Mustang Quakes to close win over the Cyclones        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 30, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls lacrosse beats Acalanes
        Highlanders dominate in second half to run away with road victory        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 26, 2019	
	
                Piedmont baseball wins 2 out of 3 games
        Tough loss to St. Mary's after easy wins against Redwood Christian and Hayward        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 22, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls lacrosse battles San Ramon Valley
        Highlanders hang in against one of best teams in the West before falling        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 22, 2019	
	
                Piedmont softball routs Head-Royce
        Highlanders score 8 in the 5th to trigger mercy rule; tough loss earlier to O'Dowd        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 22, 2019	
	
                Piedmont boys tennis records pair of wins
        Highlanders pull out close one over Marin Academy after sweep of San Leandro        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 20, 2019	
	
                Piedmont swimming wins three out of four at tri-meet
        Highlanders girls sweep; Boys split        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 18, 2019	
	
                Piedmont softball comeback falls short against Berkeley
        Highlanders fall to league rival.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 17, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls lacrosse routs Berkeley
        Highlanders dominate Yellowjackets in 20-2 victory        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 17, 2019	
	
                Piedmont 7th Grade basketball team wins tournament
        Two close games cap successful season        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 17, 2019	
	
                Piedmont boys tennis wins two matches
        Highlanders beat Bishop O'Dowd and College Prep; fall to Castro Valley        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 17, 2019	
	
                Piedmont Baseball’s big inning beats Castro Valley
        12-run 5th inning key to comeback win        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 16, 2019	
	
                PBSF Highlights – March 9-10
        Piedmont Baseball & Softball Foundation opens its 2019 Season        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 13, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls lacrosse falls in epic battle with Amador Valley
        Highlanders rally to take lead but come up short against two-time NCS champs        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 13, 2019	
	
                Piedmont softball finally back on the field
        Highlanders fall to Acalanes after win over Hayward; rain affects start of season        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 12, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls lacrosse opens season with victories
        Highlanders beat Head Royce, Foothill and Newark Memorial        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 12, 2019	
	
                Piedmont boys tennis season underway
        Rainouts playing havoc with schedule; wins over San Leandro and Mt. Eden        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 8, 2019	
	
                Oakland A’s announce new children’s play area at Oakland Coliseum
        The A's Stomping Ground will have indoor and outdoor spaces and an area where families can watch the game.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 5, 2019	
	
                Piedmont boys lacrosse opens season with win
        Highlanders win easily over Pacific Grove; Petty nets four        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 3, 2019	
	
                Piedmont boys lose in State basketball semifinals
        Close game ends Highlanders historic season        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 2, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls lose in second round of State basketball tournament
        Highlanders fall to Lowell; season ends in tough loss        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 1, 2019	
	
                Piedmont baseball wins first game of the season
        Trounces Head-Royce 13-0; Ben Levinson throws no-hitter        	
		
	
	
	
		
		March 1, 2019	
	
                Piedmont boys advance in State basketball tournament
        Highlanders move on to the northern regional semis against Wood-Vacaville on March 2nd at Binks gym        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 28, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls open state tournament with decisive win
        Huggins leads the way as Highlanders defeat Pleasant Valley; travel to Lowell tonight at 7PM        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 28, 2019	
	
                Piedmont boys defeat Aptos in CIF tournament
        Highlanders boys win opener, host Cupertino next tonight at 7PM        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 25, 2019	
	
                Piedmont basketball teams open State playoffs on Tuesday
        Highlanders hosting double-header to start CIF tournament        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 22, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls soccer falls in NCS semifinals
        Highlanders season ends in tough loss to Cardinal Newman        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 22, 2019	
	
                Branson beats Piedmont boys
        Highlanders fall in NCS semifinals; CIF tournament next        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 21, 2019	
	
                Tryout for the Piedmont swim team
        Try-outs are being held for 6-10 year olds the week of March 11th at the Piedmont Community Pool.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 19, 2019	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball advances to NCS semi-finals
        State tournament berth ensured        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 19, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls soccer reaches NCS semifinals
        Highlanders record pair of shutouts in first two playoff games        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 19, 2019	
	
                Piedmont boys soccer loses second-round NCS game to St. Mary’s
        Successful season featured several milestones        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 18, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball beats John Swett in NCS quarterfinals
        Girls basketball advances after big road victory; semifinals next        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 18, 2019	
	
                PHS men’s golf opens season with two wins
        Unfazed by the wet and cold, Piedmont defeats Alameda and Berkeley.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 15, 2019	
	
                Piedmont boys soccer wins NCS playoff opener; Kalmbach named league MVP
        Highlanders beat Hercules in rescheduled game; St. Mary's next        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 14, 2019	
	
                Piedmont girls basketball opens NCS playoffs with romp
        Highlanders jump out to 21-0 lead, cruise home to win over Middletown        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 13, 2019	
	
                NCS Playoff soccer games postponed
        Rain floods Witter Field on Wednesday leading to games being moved to Thursday        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 12, 2019	
	
                Shanti Brien | Why I’m glad I missed the Super Bowl, again
        NFL culture was never a good fit for our family. It's even worse for players still in the game.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 12, 2019	
	
                Piedmont winter sports playoff previews
        Four home games scheduled for Wednesday, February 13        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 9, 2019	
	
                Laney football team is ranked best junior college team in nation
        According to ratings, the Eagles also outperformed dozens of football teams in the NCAA.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 8, 2019	
	
                Piedmont boys soccer rallies to tie San Lorenzo on Senior Night
        Late goal on penalty kick keeps Highlanders unbeaten in league        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 5, 2019	
	
                Piedmont boys basketball beats Castro Valley
        Highlanders romp to easy victory; Berkeley next on Feb. 6        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 5, 2019	
	
                Piedmont boys soccer wins league title
        Highlanders earn first title in 10 years with win over Hayward        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 5, 2019	
	
                Community leaders gather to kick off fundraising campaign for Corey Reich Tennis Center
        Partnership between PRFO and the city of Piedmont will honor the inspirational tennis coach.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 4, 2019	
	
                Dean’s Diatribes | Why you should really make your kids play sports
        Not every child will be a great athlete but there's much more to sports than being "good".        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 3, 2019	
	
                Girls basketball: Highlanders fall to Castro Valley
        After historic win against O'Dowd, girls lose a tough league game.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 3, 2019	
	
                Boy’s frosh basketball beats O’Dowd on the road
        Team avenges early season loss; 20-2 record with four games to play.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 2, 2019	
	
                Girls varsity soccer trounces Mt Eden 10-1
        Short clip of the January 29 game shows it all -- tough defense, good moves, tenacity, good luck, bad luck, and a strong finish.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 1, 2019	
	
                Boys basketball: Highlanders come up just short against O’Dowd
        Dragons get late 3-pointer to pull out the win.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		February 1, 2019	
	
                Girls basketball: Piedmont ends Bishop O’Dowd winning streak
        Highlanders first league team to beat Dragons in 11 years        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 31, 2019	
	
                Cheer for the Rams, but in California high schools, even football powerhouses are losing kids
        California has produced football stars like Tom Brady, but the state is in the thick of national trends that are fueling a decline in football participation.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 31, 2019	
	
                Boys varsity closes in on league soccer title
        Highlanders edge Alameda on the road, can clinch in next match.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 30, 2019	
	
                Piedmont JV controls Mt Eden 68-59
        Leading throughout the game, team avenges early season loss to Mt Eden.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 27, 2019	
	
                Boys varsity basketball: Highlanders rout Mt Eden 57-38
        Barrett scored 13 points and Hunt grabbed 13 rebounds to help lead team to largest margin of victory in over a month.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 27, 2019	
	
                Girls varsity basketball takes Mt. Eden 38-36 with 30 seconds left
        Win comes with strong scoring from Huggins, Seyranian, Gao, and strongest defensive effort yet this year.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 27, 2019	
	
                Boys varsity basketball gains energy, ultimately falls to San Leandro
        Off to a slow start, Highlanders battle back to cut the deficit to four, but not enough as Pirates hold on for a 61-54 victory.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 24, 2019	
	
                Girls varsity soccer easily beats over-matched Hayward
        Victory is a respite after dropping three consecutive tough games in league. Highlanders are now 8-4 on the year.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 22, 2019	
	
                Boys varsity basketball falls to University at the MLK Classic
        After winning Friday and Saturday games, Highlanders show lack of energy        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 21, 2019	
	
                Boys varsity basketball: Highlanders take Berkeley 57-55
        Berkeley got close in the final moments but Piedmont was able to hold on.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 20, 2019	
	
                Girls varsity basketball: Highlanders drop tough game to Berkeley
        Piedmont loses fourth quarter lead before falling in overtime.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 18, 2019	
	
                Piedmont JV tops Castro Valley 49-39
        The JV boys pulled away from Castro Valley in the 3rd quarter with pressure defense and fast break scoring.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 15, 2019	
	
                Boys varsity basketball: Rough start to the new year for Highlanders
        Losses come after a strong preseason, winning 10 of 12 games in November and December.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 15, 2019	
	
                Girls varsity basketball: O’Dowd Dragons trounce Highlanders
        League power too much for Piedmont.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		January 15, 2019	
	
                Boys JV basketball takes O’Dowd 51-50
        An historic win against powerful Bishop O’Dowd might be the first time JV boys have defeated O'Dowd on the road.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 19, 2018	
	
                PHS Basketball Boys’ and Girls’ teams win Kelseyville High School Stokes Tournament
        Highlanders are victorious on the court.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 17, 2018	
	
                Mountain Bike Race Team seeks high school students to join the action
        This inclusive, enthusiastic, positive-thinking group of student-athletes is looking for more members.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 11, 2018	
	
                Tough loss for varsity boys basketball in Red Brown Tournament finals
        Highlanders lose to Div 1 Lincoln Mustangs in championship play.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 6, 2018	
	
                Girls varsity tennis NCS matches cancelled, frustrating players, parents
        After much back and forth, the Girls tennis season officially ended Thursday without a North Coast Sectional (NCS) match.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 5, 2018	
	
                Maddie Baum (PHS 2014) sets lacrosse records at University of Denver
        Starting in 19 out of 20 games this season, she has set the school record for most draw controls in a single season.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 1, 2018	
	
                Offense fails to relieve stellar defense as Cal falls in Big Game
        The Bears seem doomed to play little brother in their biggest rivalry.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 1, 2018	
	
                Girls Varsity Tennis serves up talent, teamwork for NCS semi-finals
        With 21 wins, 2 losses and 2 ties, the advantage goes to Piedmont -- whatever the outcome.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		December 1, 2018	
	
                The Big Game and a House Divided
        Here in the shadow of both Cal and Stanford, Piedmont embraces the epic rivalry between the universities.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 30, 2018	
	
                Football: PHS grad Gabe Watson finalist for Harlon Hill Trophy
        Leading NCAA DII in four rushing and scoring categories, he is one of nine student-athletes nominated.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 30, 2018	
	
                Baseball: Graham Low Named MIAC Player of the Year
        The Macalester College junior is the first baseball player from the college to win the award        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 30, 2018	
	
                Q&A with Cal football co-captains, Patrick Laird and Jordan Kunaszyk
        Insights about Saturday's Big Game and advice to fans: Come to the game and cheer us on!        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 29, 2018	
	
                Meet the starters — Cal women’s hoops is off and running
        Cal basketball is in position to have one of its best seasons yet.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 25, 2018	
	
                Cal football denies Colorado bowl eligibility
        The Bears amassed 21 points in the first six minutes of play, but at the end of the day it was the team’s defense that anchored the victory.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 20, 2018	
	
                Local tennis players represent at USTA National Championship
        Men's team places 2nd in the country; women take 4th.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 19, 2018	
	
                PHS boys’ water polo teams celebrate winning season
        PHS seniors lead the Varsity team to a record-breaking season.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 18, 2018	
	
                PHS JV football season is one for the record books
        Hard work and sacrifice propelled the team to an unprecedented 10-0 season.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 18, 2018	
	
                Strong start, tough ending for PHS varsity women’s volleyball team
        Team struggled with injuries and fought to regain their footing during the season.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 18, 2018	
	
                New coach, new energy drove PHS varsity football season
        Hard-fought contests, standout players, and reflections from Coach Trotman.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		November 13, 2018	
	
                Cal women’s soccer players earn awards for performances on field, in classroom
        Cal women’s soccer players earn awards for performances on field, in classroom Junior Abi Kim was named to the All-Pac-12 Third Team after an impressive season on the pitch, while…        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 23, 2018	
	
                PMS Volleyball struggles with its co-ed roster
        The eighth-grade volleyball team has received rejections from all-girl volleyball teams they are scheduled to play.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 23, 2018	
	
                Understanding athlete transfer eligibility
        The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) constitution’s athlete transfer rule and its many nuances have often created confusion among students, sometimes catching an unsuspecting transfer student by surprise with its consequences.        	
		
	
	
	
		
		October 23, 2018	
	
                Safe play is the new way for high school football
        Both rule and practice changes have altered how football is played drastically at the high school level.        	
		






































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































