[BHS etree] SPORTS: BHS Fall Team Updates and Winter Sports Tryouts

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1. Fall Sports Update
2. Winter Sports Tryouts

1. Fall sports are well underway at Berkeley High.  To find the
playing schedule for your favorite teams, go to <
http://www.berkeleyathleticfund.org > and click on the team name on
the left side of the screen.

FOOTBALL
Under new Head Coach Alonzo Carter, the FOOTBALL TEAM has grown to
over 120 athletes and has been preparing since last spring.  They
faced three tough Division I opponents in the pre-season and are
looking to have more success in League play.  Don't count the Jackets
out!

FIELD HOCKEY
The FIELD HOCKEY TEAM is on it way to a great season.  The team is
working hard and has already improved on their record from last year,
with 2 wins, 2 ties and 2 losses.  They also have a spirited JV team
that rapidly is developing its skills.  FIELD HOCKEY competes in the
Central Coast Section and travels down to the San Jose Area for most
games.

GIRLS TENNIS
The GIRLS TENNIS TEAM is in full swing. They have the largest team
ever with with 26 on the roster, and boast a 6-1 win/loss record and
anticipate another strong season. Come out to the MLK Jr. Tennis
Courts to watch these amazing young women play!

GIRLS GOLF
New head coach Frank Haskell has built the GIRLS GOLF TEAM into a
strong group. Over twelve girls came out for this year's team.  Led by
senior returner Ruth Pardee and joined by athletes who have crossed
over to golf from other BHS sports, they are holding their own in the
BSAL.

GIRLS AND BOYS WATER POLO
The BOYS WATER POLO TEAM is thus far undefeated and is looking forward
to a very strong season and another NCS post-season appearance.  The
GIRLS WATER POLO TEAM continues to improve.  Congratulations to Bill
Gaebler on his selection as 2007 NCS Honor Coach Award. This award is
given to a dedicated coach who upholds the ideals of good
sportsmanship and great character.

CROSS COUNTRY
The CROSS COUNTRY team is over fifty strong and led by a strong
coaching staff of Dave Goodrich, Steven Crane, and Brian Bort.  The
team is competing weekly in meets and has just begun league
competition in the BSAL.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
The GIRLS VOLLEYBALL team is off to a great start this year with a 7-4
record and 2-0 in League play. Over the weekend, they finished 8th in
the Albany Cougar Challenge.  In preseason play, they defeated
Piedmont and avenged losses from last season to St. Patrick/St.
Vincent and Granada finishing 3-2 in preseason play.


2.  WINTER SPORTS TRYOUTS:

The first day of tryouts for GIRLS & BOYS BASKETBALL, GIRLS & BOYS
SOCCER and GIRLS & BOYS WRESTLING is MONDAY, NOV 5.  

If you did not participate in a fall 2007 sport, you must have a
completed athletic packet - including a yearly physical - to turn into
the coach before you can try out.  Athletic packets are available in
the Athletic Directors office (next to Donahue Gym), at the
Administration front desk, and also you can download from the Berkeley
Athletic Fund's Web site at
<http://berkeleyathleticfund.org/Forms.html>.


Kristin Glenchur
Athletic Director, Berkeley High School
kglenchur at berkeley.k12.ca.us
(510) 644-8723 office