The latest Bay Area News Group water polo rankings highlight notable performances and shifts among the top teams as of October 29, 2024. In boys' rankings, Miramonte holds the top position with an impressive record after recent victories. Sacred Heart Prep leads the girls' section, having climbed back to the number one spot after a strong series of wins. Upcoming matches could further affect standings, with several critical games ahead for ranked teams.

The Mills’ Varsity Girls Cross Country (XC) team has been doing really well this season. Their team consists of Miya Cheng, Katie Yee, Chloe Amayun, Alexa Dunn, Kaelyn Chan, and Janelle Pantilon. These girls have been racing and competing their hardest this year, winning meets and medals. So what led up to this point, and how have they been doing it?

The Bay Area News Group is running its weekly boys Athlete of the Week poll, highlighting standout performances from Oct. 21-26. Voters are encouraged to participate in selecting a winner from the listed nominees, showcasing their accomplishments in various sports. The voting process prohibits the use of bots, and counts only votes submitted before 5 p.m. on Wednesday. The winners will be announced each Friday in both online platforms and print editions.

Castro Valley and Tennyson met for a duel on Tuesday where Castro Valley came out on top. The Castro Valley Trojans enjoyed a cozy 20-6 win over the Tennyson Lancers. Given the Trojans' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 239th, while the Lancers are ranked 618th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Image from Mr. Rigdon. Top: Steven Kwan, a former Husky. It is October, which means two things: Fall has officially begun, and it is time for baseball playoffs. The MLB postseason shows what teams have to offer and which can handle the pressure. The 2024 World Series will be between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees, who defeated the Cleveland Guardians to become American League champions. Normally this wouldn’t matter for Washington High School. But one of Washington High School’s very own, Steven Kwan, born in Los Gatos and raised in Fremont, is a left fielder for the Guardians. Kwan was drafted in the 2018 MLB draft 163rd overall by the Guardians in the fifth round of picks. This year, his second in the majors, he hit .292, with a .793 OPS, and was a starter in the MLB All Star Game. He excelled in the playoffs this year, hitting .381 and leading his team to the ALCS. The two time Golden Glove Award winner did everything he could to try and carry his team, but the Yankees hitting and pitching staff were too much for the Guardians.

MORAGA/STOCKTON, Calif. – Following a week off from competition, the University of San Francisco volleyball team (12-8, 5-3 WCC) returns to face off at Saint Mary's (5-13, 1-8 WCC) at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, at University Credit Union Pavilion and Pacific (13-8, 3-6 WCC) at noon on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Alex G. Spanos Center.

The band of burner accounts that brought ESPN's "College GameDay" to Berkeley helped Bears QB Fernando Mendoza win a weekly award.

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Kate Paye walked into the Stanford women’s basketball office on a recent Friday morning moments after hanging up the phone with former star and Seattle Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike and who does she see but another former star in WNBA rookie Cameron Brink. This is a regular day for Paye, being surrounded by such greatness, support and familiarity. And she understands how unique her situation is as the Cardinal’s first-year coach with so many connections and logistics already firmly in place as she takes over for Tara VanDerveer. No new staff to hire. No uprooting and moving her young family. No familiarizing herself with an entirely new athletic department. “I think it’s a really unusual situation and a real blessing,” Paye said.

In a development sure to please adrenaline-seekers and mountain biking enthusiasts, Lee Canyon is extending its mountain bike season into November, celebrating the success of its first full season. The resort also unveiled a new trail specifically designed to challenge expert riders, KTNV reports. Lee Canyon's new mile-long mountain bike...

Nels Matson, an ultraendurance athlete from Bradenton, Florida, accomplished the impossible to break the world record for the fastest run across America and he made a stop in the Uintah Basin along his route. On September 8, 2024, Matson began his 3,067-mile journey from San Francisco City Hall to New York City Hall, attempting a blistering pace of over 72 miles daily – all to honor Chris Campbell, a fallen U.S. Navy SEAL. Campbell tragically lost his life in 2011 while serving his country and included in his will, Campbell’s last wish was for 100,000 people to donate to the Wounded Warrior Project. In his name and to help his brothers and sisters who do not return home, Matson honored Campbell’s legacy with his run across America, which included a stop in Duchesne City that happened last month and was featured on their travel log. The transcontinental run, called “Project Campbell’s Call,” honored the legacy of Campbell, and raised awareness and funds for WWP. He arrived at New York City Hall at 9:40pm on October 24th. “The greatest casualty is being forgotten,” said Matson. “This event will help ensure Chris is never forgotten.”

Concussions are fairly common injuries in many sports. Recently, the guidelines for diagnosing and treating the condition has changed with hopes of getting athletes back on the field sooner.

Mt. Eden fell victim to Alameda and their airtight defense on Monday. They were beaten by the Alameda Hornets 27-0. While losing is never fun, the Monarchs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 579th, while the Hornets are ranked 86th).

From literally learning each other's names, to an opportunity to make the playoffs and rewrite history - it's been a special year for National Women's Soccer League expansion team Bay FC.There was a buzz felt by soccer fans across the Bay Area when Bay FC kicked off their inaugural season and the excitement is even greater now as the team wraps up the year.This weekend, the team has a chance to earn their ticket to the playoffs and win the most games by an expansion team in league history.With all that said...."Expansion is really hard," Defender Emily Menges said.MORE: SJ's...