Just to spread the holiday love around and to give you a little advance notice (all of the fall all-league teams with the exception of football, which will come later, will appear in print later this week) here are the all-league volleyball teams for 2009. You are right, it has nothing to do with soccer, but everything to do with our high school student/athletes. Congratulations to everyone on the following lists and … Read More »

NCL – II North & South Girls All-League Offensive MVPs: Ashley Cliver, Sonoma Academy, Sr., midfielder Kate Bayes, Sonoma Academy, Soph., foward Defensive MVP: Sierra Nadeau, Sonoma Academy, Sr., def. FIRST TEAM Mae McAleavy, Sonoma Academy, Sr., goalie; Kaitlyn Mendenhall, RVC, Jr., goalie; Annie Olson, Sonoma Academy, Sr., def.; Lucero Trejo, Roseland Prep, Soph., def.; Margie Muto, Mendocino, Sr., def.; Nevin Schaeffer, Mendocino, Sr., def.; Millie Williams, Sonoma Academy, Sr., midfielder; Atalie Halpin, RVC, Jr., midfielder; Jenna … Read More »

We have received word that a “Celebration of Martin Linley’s Life” will be held at the Blue Heron restaurant in Duncans Mills at 2 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 19, 2009). As Corner Kicks receives any further information it will be reported here.

NCL – I North Girls 2009 All-League MVP: Brittany Cash, Middletown, Soph., forward FIRST TEAM Katy August, Middletown, Jr., def.; Lina Davis, Fort Bragg, Sr., goalie; Bianca Nieto, Willits, Sr., midfielder; Monique Santana, Kelseyville, Sr., forward; Katreena Galindo, Lower Lake, Sr., goalie; Amber Preusser, Middletown, Sr., def.; Magnolia Barrett, Fort Bragg, Sr., midfielder; Amber Huerto, Willits, Jr., def.; Samantha Ledesma, Kelseyville, Sr., forward; Kelly Wilkinson, Middletown, frosh, midfielder; Tanya Ayala, Fort Bragg, Sr., forward; … Read More »

The last time I saw Martin Linley he was sitting in the stands at Marin Catholic High School watching Calistoga High play Branson for the NCS soccer title. The next-to-last time I saw Martin Linley he was standing on the sidelines watching Analy play at Marin Catholic in a NCS soccer playoff game. The next-to-next last time I saw Martin Linley he was in the stands at Analy High School watching Analy … Read More »

It has been confirmed that long-time local youth soccer coach and current Analy High junior varsity boys soccer coach Martin Linley died on Monday while on vacation in the Cayman Islands. Linley, 51, reportedly fell ill on board a boat after a diving trip. CPR was performed but he died shortly after being placed in an ambulance when the boat reached shore. An autopsy was reportedly being performed on Tuesday. As Corner Kicks learns … Read More »

NCL – II South Boys All-League MVP: Michel Arroyo, Calistoga, Jr., midfielder FIRST TEAM Mario Sanchez, Calistoga, Sr., forward; Christian Escobedo, Calistoga, Jr., midfielder; Andres Hernandez, Calistoga, Sr., def.; John Flores, Roseland Prep, Jr., def.; Edgar Delgado, Roseland Prep, Sr., forward; Marcos Ramos, Roseland Prep, Sr., midfielder; Brian Itube, Roseland Prep, Jr., goalie; Sergio Santiago, Roseland Prep, Jr., def.; Diego Canales, Sonoma Academy, Sr., midfielder; Julian Mackie, Sonoma Academy, Sr., def.; Taylor Shah, RVC, … Read More »

NCL – II North Boys All-League MVP: Sergio Gutierrrz, Anderson Valley, Jr., forward FIRST TEAM Orlando Castro, Geyserville, Frosh, def.; Jesus Zendejas, Geyserville, Sr., midfielder; Nestor Santillan, Point Arena, Sr., midfielder; Domingo Ferreyra, Anderson Valley, Sr., defender; Omar Ferreyra, Anderson Valley, Sr., midfielder; Jose Luis Mendoza, Anderson Valley, Soph., def.; Hector Cruz, Anderson Valley, Soph., midfielder; Elio Gonzalez, Anderson Valley, Soph., forward; Christian Mendoza, Anderson Valley, Frosh, goalie; Orion Edwards, Mendocino, Sr., midfielder; Billy … Read More »

NCL – I South Girls All-League MVP: Rose Smedley, St. Vincent, Sr., defender FIRST TEAM Danielle Stave, St. Vincent, Sr., def.; Sarah Iniquez, St. Vincent, Sr., forward; Gabby George, St. Vincent, Soph., forward; Kelly O’Connor, St. Vincent, Soph., def.; Hollie DePina, St. Helena, Soph., forward; Itzel DeSantiago, St. Helena; Sr., midfielder; Marina Spadarroto, St. Helena, Frosh, forward; Sara Gambetta, Cloverdale, Jr., midfielder; Gabi Delagnes, Cloverdale, Jr., defender; Breyko Trevizo, Cloverdale, Sr., goalie; Megan McDonald, … Read More »

Well, did the U.S. get into a relatively easy draw? Is there a real “Group of Death” assembled for next summer? Can the U.S. advance out of its group? Your thoughts… 2010 World Cup Groups Group A: France, Mexico, South Africa, Uruguay Group B: Argentina, Greece, Nigeria, South Korea Group C: Algeria, England, Slovenia, United States Group D: Australia, Germany, Ghana, Serbia Group E: Cameroon, Denmark, Japan, Netherlands Group F: Italy, New Zealand, Paraguay, Slovakia Group G: Brazil, Ivory Coast, North Korea, … Read More »