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BVAL from page 3B Paul Blackburn, Heritage Named league MVP as a junior last season, Blackburn went 8-3 with a 1.27 earned run average and 84 strikeouts. The Arizona State-bound senior has impressed in his first four appearances this season – one of which was a complete-game shutout of Miramonte, where he fanned 11 Matadors. Ricky Delgado, Deer Valley Delgado, who has earned a scholarship to Cal State Fullerton, has an ace’s frame – 6 feet 2 inches, 215 pounds – and the power arm to back it up. He went 5-2 last season and led the Wolverines in strikeouts with 58. In his first three games this year, Delgado has already racked up 20 K’s in 16.2 innings. Shelbi Graifman, Antioch Graifman, a sophomore, earned second-team all-BVAL honors last season as a centerfielder. Now that Paris Imholz is at Bowling Green State, the Panthers will look to Graifman to provide leadership in the circle. She earned the decision in Antioch’s first win of the season, a 10-2 victory over Las Lomas. Joe Navilhon, Freedom Next year, Navilhon will join Delgado as a Titan teammate, but they remain rivals for now. Navilhon led Freedom as a junior with a 1.80 ERA and 52 strikeouts. He’ll be the Falcons’ No. 1 pitcher this year and contribute timely hitting as an infielder when he’s not on the mound. Lisa Rodrigues, Heritage Rodrigues was an essential component of the Patriots’ quest to unseat Freedom as league champs last season, and she was rewarded with a scholarship to New Mexico. She fanned 162 batters in 125 innings, holding hitters to a .177 average. Rodrigues started this year with three wins and 29 strikeouts. Tyler Vistalli, Deer Valley Vistalli, Delgado and senior Jacob Peters give the Wolverines one of the best pitching staffs in the North Coast Section. Vistalli earned a spot in the rotation last season as a sophomore, accruing a scant 1.77 ERA and striking out 46 batsmen while walking only 15. Now a junior, he’s thrown 15 strikeouts in his first 13.2 innings. Madison Williams, Freedom The youngest in the proud Williams family pitching tree for the perpetual BVAL champ Falcons, Madison showed last season that she’s one the league’s elite pitchers. Last season, she whiffed 199 batters, walking only 35 and amassing nine shutouts. Williams has kept the opposing score side blank in her first two outings this season. Stevan Zaharias, Liberty Zaharias will provide the Lions senior leadership on the mound this year. Though he didn’t pitch much in 2011, manager Seth Wheelock believes Zaharias has the stuff to lead Liberty’s pitching staff this year. Zaharias started the Lions’ first win of the season, over Bear Creek, and struck out four. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
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Outspoken from page 4B “It just feels like if he wasn’t here with me, I wouldn’t be out here too,” Martinez said. “I would be not trying to work as hard and be as good as him. He’s always out there giving his 100 percent.” Manci lets his bat do some talking, too. Last season, he earned first-team allBay Valley Athletic League honors after batting a team-best .403. He also led the Wolverines in basepath larceny, racking up 16 steals. Manci is off to a fine start this season. In Deer Valley’s first seven games, in which the team went 6-1, Manci is batting at a .292 clip and has swiped
four bases. Manager Dennis Luquet feels that the left side of the infield, comprising Manci and Lanter, can be one of the best in the league. While at times Luquet needs to cool Manci off, he believes the senior is an integral part of the team. “Intensity, I guess, is the numberone word you’d have to use with him,” Luquet said. “He wants to do well and he wants the other guys to do well. … He’s probably one of the best third basemen we’ve had at Deer Valley.” It’s not hard to find where Manci gets his competitive spirit. Growing up in a house with two big brothers – Justin and Joe – who both play sports usually
leads to healthy sibling rivalry. Joe played golf for Deer Valley, while Justin is a third baseman for the Cal State Stanislaus baseball team. Joshua is hoping to continue playing baseball collegiately, like Justin did, either at Diablo Valley College or for Stanislaus, where he plans to study criminal justice. After he’s done on the diamond, Manci wants to become a police officer or firefighter. “I watched my brothers do good, and I always wanted to do better than them,” Manci said. “Everything’s a competition.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
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CALENDAR LOCAL EVENTS & SERVICE CLUBS
Events Saturday, March 31 Brentwood Farmers’ Market The Brentwood Farmers’ Market runs from 8 a.m.-noon downtown on First Street. This first market of the season features a ribbon-cutting ceremony, music, balloons for the kids and an array of outstanding produce and products. For more information, visit www.pcfma.com.
Rummage Sale The Antioch Senior Club hosts a rummage sale from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at 415 W. Second St. Interested participants may reserve a table for $15. For more information, call 925-778-1158.
Art Show Homeless Animals Lifeline Organization (HALO), 215 Second St. in Oakley, hosts an art show fundraiser from noon-3 p.m. Art created by the Discover Art League will be available for purchase. The show runs at the same time on Sunday. For more information, visit www.eccchalo.org.
Kiwanis Fundraiser Kiwanis Club of the Delta-Antioch holds a tri-tip dinner at 5 p.m. in VFW Hall, 815 Fulton Shipyard Road. Admission is $15 for adults; $7.50 for children 10 and younger. Proceeds support local youth organizations. For more information, call 925-757-5472 or 925-757-2151.
Friends of Music The Friends of Music celebrates the 327th birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach during a special show at 7:30 p.m. Don Pearson, director of music at St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church, will perform. For more information, call 925-756-7628 or e-mail walter.ruehlig@gmail.com.
Monday, April 2 Breakfast with the Mayor Oakley Mayor Kevin Romick chats with residents during the Oakley Chamber of Commerce’s Breakfast with the Mayor from 7-8 a.m. at Black Bear Diner, 3201 Main St. For more information, call 925-625-1035.
Friends of Oakley The community organization Friends of Oakley meets at 4:30 p.m. in City Hall, 3231 Main St. The organization’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Oakley now and for future generations. For more information, visit www.friendsofoakley.com.
Tuesday, April 3 Wellness Program The Kaleidoscope Center at Byron United Methodist Church, 14671 Byron Highway, welcomes guest speaker Shayne Cutino at 4 p.m. Cutino conducts a free session for cancer patients and their caregivers on the art of mediation and guided imagery. For more information, e-mail officemanager@byronumc.net or call 925-634-1411.
Antioch Riverview Garden Club The Antioch Riverview Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. in the Antioch Public Library, 501 W. 18th St. This month’s guest speaker is Shanna Anderson of Orchard Nursery in Lafayette. Those interested in gardening and community beautification are welcome. For more information, call 925-778-1023.
Wednesday, April 4 Delta Squares Square Dance Club Delta Squares meets at 7-9:30 p.m. in the Laurel Elementary School multi-purpose room, 1141 Laurel Road in Oakley. For more information, call 925-217-2255 or visit www.deltasquares.com.
Chick Flickers Do you love going to the movies? Enjoy movies with Girlfriends Unlimited on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. For information and this month’s film and meeting location, call 925634-5280 or 925-628-3977.
Thursday, April 5 GFWC Woman’s Club GFWC Woman’s Club of Antioch holds its meeting at 11:30 a.m. at 509 G St. This month’s
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guest speaker is Elizabeth Maudlin, owner of Cabanas in the Garden. For more information, call 925-565-9120.
Brentwood Coin Club Brentwood Coin Club meets the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in Raley’s on Sand Creek Road in Brentwood. For information, call 925-516-2574.
Corvette Club Discovery Bay Corvette Club meetings are held the first Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Discovery Bay Yacht Club, 5871 Marina Road. For more information, call 925-634-0503 or e-mail yelatoy@sbcglobal.net.
Friends of Marsh Creek Watershed Friends of Marsh Creek Watershed meets from 7-9 p.m. at the Liberty Union High School District offices, 20 Oak St. in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-325-2908 or visit www.fomcw.org.
Sign-ups DV Wolfpack Football and Cheer Delta Valley Wolfpack Youth Football and Cheer holds walk-in registration March 31, April 14 and 28, and May 12 and 26 from noon-3 p.m. at Mountain Mike’s Pizza, 3612 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. For more information, call 925-754-8668 or visit www.deltavalleywolfpack.net.
Girls Basketball The AAU seventh-grade girls basketball team is looking for serious players to compete in the spring season. For more information and tryout sign-ups for April 2, 3 and 5, call 925-301-7962 or e-mail too4sports@aol.com.
Cheer and Dance NorCal Youth Jaguars Cheer and Dance holds sign-ups March 31 and April 14 from noon-2:30 p.m. at Round Table Pizza, 2190 Main St. in Oakley. Athletes 3-15 learn cheer, dance and hip hop. For more information, visit www. norcalyouthjaguarscheeranddance.com.
Antioch Youth Football and Cheer Antioch Youth Football and Cheer holds sign-ups for kids 5-14 on Wednesdays, April 4 and 18, and May 2 and 30 from 7-9 p.m. at Straw Hat Pizza, 3001 Delta Fair Blvd. in Antioch. The cost is $50. For more information, call 925-473-5150 or e-mail antiochyouthfb@yahoo.com.
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Football and Cheer Registration East County Youth Football and Cheer holds earlybird sign-ups for the 2012 season on Sundays, April 22 and May 20 from 3-5 p.m. at Aladino’s Pizza, 2587 Main St. in Oakley. For more information, visit www.ecyflions.com.
Football and Cheer The Oakley Raiders, a new youth football and cheer program, is looking for children 6-14 to participate in its inaugural season. The program promotes participants’ development while fostering the ideals of integrity, sportsmanship and commitment in a safe and fun competitive environment. For more information, visit www. oakleyraidersyouthfootballandcheer.com.
Hoops Unlimited Oakley’s nonprofit basketball league Hoops Unlimited, for boys 12-13, has openings for serious players. Practice is held Fridays from 7-8:30 p.m. at O’Hara Park Middle School, 1100 O’Hara Ave. For more information, call 510-734-3492 or e-mail hoops_unlimited@yahoo.com.
On the Horizon Zumba Veterans Hall, 757 First St. in Brentwood, hosts a Zumba fundraiser Friday, April 6 at 7 p.m. Admission is $10. Proceeds benefit the Veterans Hall general fund for maintenance, utilities and operating expenses. For more information, call 925-513-7152.
Delta Quilters The Delta Quilters meet Monday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m. in Golden Hills Community Church, 2401 Shady Willow Lane in Brentwood. For more information, e-mail info@deltaquilters.org.
Fashion Show East Contra Costa Republican Women Federated hosts a fashion show fundraiser Tuesday, April 11 at 1 p.m. at Hannah Nicole Winery, 6700 Balfour Road in Brentwood. Tickets ($30) include wine, desserts and shopping opportunities. For more information, call 925-634-5404.
Shipman (catcher) should provide crucial leadership as team captains. Deer Valley also returns junior infielder Alyssa Slate, an allBVAL honorable mention last season. Freshman Rachel Jones and senior Paige Chalifoux, also a team captain, have split time in the circle. Pittsburg Third-year head coach Warren Nelson believes his young Pirates squad could become one of the better BVAL teams – if not this season, then next. Pittsburg fields talented athletes in junior center fielder Lanae Rivers, junior third baseman Sandra Tadilla, sophomore shortstop Sabryna Cruz and junior catcher Selena Townsend. The Pirates will also rely on a transfer from Freedom, junior pitcher Maliyah Stamps, and sophomore second baseman Katarina Tekari. “We’re young,” Nelson said. “But we’re a very competitive team.” Liberty First-year head coach Stacie Del Chiaro takes over a Liberty team focused on improvement. The Lions won just one league game last season – over Pittsburg – a record they hope to change. Liberty will rely on the talents of athletes such as juniors Olive Paredes and Jocelyn Rector, both second-team all-league selections last season. Liberty opens BVAL play April 17 at Deer Valley. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
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Operation Creekside Operation Creekside meets Tuesday, April 10 at 7 p.m. at 390 West Country Club Drive, Unit C in Antioch to assemble care packages for our troops. For more information, call 925-260-5423 or e-mail info@operationcreekside.org.
Diablo Football and Cheer is registering kids 4-17 for its flag football league, and kids 4-11 for its recreational cheer program. Practice and games are played Sundays at Creekside Park in Oakley. Registration ends April 7; the cost is $120. For more information, visit www.diablofootball.com or call 925-625-2222.
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Parents of Special-needs Kids
John Muir Health Outpatient Center hosts Loving Solutions, a seven-week series for parents of children 5-12. The program helps parents prevent or intervene in a child’s negative choices. The series begins Tuesday, April 3 at 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.johnmuirhealth.com/classes.
The Special Kids Foundation Parents Support Group – for the parents and caregivers of specialneeds children – meets Wednesday, April 11 at 7 p.m. at Mia’s Mexican Restaurant, 71 Sand Creek Road in Brentwood. For more information, visit www.spkids.org.
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Spring Boutique
Delta Patriots hosts online registration for children 6-14 interested in football and cheer. There are no tryouts or cuts, and everyone plays, regardless of experience level. For more information and to register, visit www.deltapatriots.com.
Gehringer Elementary School, 100 Simoni Ranch Road in Oakley, hosts a spring boutique Thursday, April 12 from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. For more information, call 925-625-7070.
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The Brentwood Lions Club is accepting applications for 14x14 spaces at its annual Spring Flea Market on Saturday, April 21 at Liberty High School, 850 Second St. Spaces ($30) will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve a space, call 925-516-7798.
Parent Project
The Brentwood Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group meets Thursday, April 12 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Neighborhood Church, 50 Birch St. The group is open to those caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. No membership dues or reservations are required. For more information, call 925-513-7710.
John Muir Health Outpatient Center hosts Parent Project, a 10-week series for parents of teenagers. The program helps parents prevent or intervene in their adolescent’s negative choices. The series begins Tuesday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 925-941-7900 or visit www. johnmuirhealth.com/classes.
Open Mic is held Thursday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. in Cap’s Oak Street Bar and Grill, 144 Oak St. in Brentwood. All short work – poetry, short story, nonfiction or any other creative work – is welcome. Participants are allowed five minutes to perform. For more information, call 925-634-6655.
Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, the Breast Cancer Support Group meets on Wednesday, April 11 from 2-4 p.m. in the Fallman Education Center at Sutter Delta Medical Center, 3901 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. For more information, call 925-439-1846 or 925-757-7820.
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