Bulldogs

We all know of the tremendous ability that Alhambra’s Robert Stephenson possess as a pitcher. This summer has been a whirlwind of success for the young right-hander. From one showcase to another, from one tournament to the next, Stephenson has continued to impress across the country. more...

Since the high school baseball season started, there has been an ongoing debate on whether teams should use metal or wooden bats after Marin Catholic’s Gunner Sandberg was hit in the head in a scrimmage on March 11.

Although the North Coast Section Board of Managers voted on April 26 not to ban metal bats, the issue was again brought to light on Wednesday as the Alhambra Bulldogs hosted the San Marin Mustangs. The Mustangs, part of the Marin County Athletic League, opted to use the wooden bats, which they have used all season long. more...

The baseball gods struck again on Thursday. After pitching a no-hitter against Acalanes on April 20. On the first pitch of the “rematch” game, Trevor Lahonta lined a base hit to right field to put that question to rest.

Observers familiar with Robert Stephenson could see early-on that he did not have his usual “stuff.” In fact, he struggled in the first-inning, throwing about 25 pitches and allowing two runs. However, as the adage goes, good pitchers find a way to win, despite not having their best on a given day. It’s cliché, but true.more...

Well, I would not say that in this case absence made the heart grow fonder, but it was good to finally finish the non-league portion of the Alhambra baseball schedule. After being scheduled and cancelled twice, the third time, was, dare I say, a charm?

Coach Bip Roberts brought his Titans to Knowles Field to face the Bulldogs. With an odd number of teams in the DFAL, one school has a bye each Tuesday or Thursday. This was Alhambra’s second bye, as they are now heading down the stretch of the league docket with just a little over two weeks remaining.more...

After an uncharacteristic 2-8 season in 2008, Alhambra football fans, coaches and players all shared a common disappointment. The team never really established an identity for themselves. Thus, the Bulldogs lacked a solid foundation which success could be built upon. The consistency they sought all season never arrived.
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Members of the Alhambra varsity and junior varsity wrestling team celebrate the league championship last Saturday at Campolindo. The Bulldogs took the DFAL team crown by defeating such powers as Dublin, Campolindo and Las Lomas. The margin of victory of the Dublin Gaels was just 2.5 points! The team now prepares for the North Coast Section meet this weekend at Newark memorial High School.

A couple of weeks ago, we indicated that this year’s Alhambra baseball team would have dominant pitching. Well, after two games, that fact has become reality. In two games this season, the Bulldogs have allowed one earned run (0.50 ERA), five base hits and three walks in 14-innings of work. They have struck-out 19 batters in that span and allowed an opponent batting average of only .111 (5-for-45).more...

It was a game of twos; everything came in dual form. In the end it took two runs to win the game and that “two” is what the scoreboard said on the Alhambra side of the ledger.

It was Opening Day for the 2009 Bulldogs’ season at Knowles Field on Thursday. Alhambra hosted Las Lomas, a fellow league member of the DFAL, in a non-league contest. Both starting pitchers were stellar, as the two teams tallied only seven hits. The Knight’s starter, Alex Toriggino, left with a 1-0 lead after six innings, but his mates couldn’t save the win for him.more...

When you go to the Los Medanos College Baseball program Web site, the first item you see is what amounts to a mission statement by coach Casey Coakley. In it, he speaks about “team first” and rising to higher levels of play.more...