MH Raider cheer squad takes fifth at Nationals

Competing against 20 of the top cheer squads from all over the
United States, the Morgan Hill Raiders Pop Warner cheerleaders took
fifth place at the Pop Warner National Championships in Orlando,
Fla. this week. For more information, visit the Pop Warner Web site
at www.popwarner.com
MH Raider cheer squad takes fifth at Nationals

Competing against 20 of the top cheer squads from all over the United States, the Morgan Hill Raiders Pop Warner cheerleaders took fifth place at the Pop Warner National Championships in Orlando, Fla. this week. For more information, visit the Pop Warner Web site at www.popwarner.com

Sobrato Athletic Boosters meeting

The Sobrato High Athletic Boosters will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 14 at 7pm. RSVP at

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Team Representatives bring an update for your team to let everyone know how the games are going.

Gilroy Chaos looking for players

The Gilroy Chaos girls softball traveling teams are currently looking for players for 16U, 14U, 12U, and 10U. For information, call Anthony Contreres at (408) 847-6752, or James Jimenez at (408) 422-1600.

El Toro hosts water polo tourney today

The El Toro Brew Masters water polo club is hosting a six-team tournament at the Morgan Hill Aquatic Center today. Teams will be divided into two pools, with El Toro, Tri-Valley and Soquel Wax’em in Pool B, and Bay Area Masters, Gold Country and San Jose Water Polo Club in Pool A. The tourney begins at 8am, with pool play, and the finals will begin at 2pm with the final match beginning at 4pm. El Toro plays its first match at 9am against Tri-Valley, and its second match at 1pm against Soquel Wax’em.

SCBA still accepting signups

On a space-available basis, the South County Basketball Association is still accepting applications for its winter session. Boys and girls in grades 1-4 will be building teams at their annual jamboree this weekend. Boys and girls in grades 5-9 team-build on Saturday, Dec. 18. Call 460-7402 for details or visit www.scbabasketball.org

Pony baseball signups

Morgan Hill Pony baseball is holding signups for the 2005 season. Just bring a certified copy of your child’s birth certificate or other proof of birth date to Mountain Mike’s Pizza, located in Morgan Hill (Tennant Station and Monterey Road) today, or on Saturday, Jan. 15, from noon until 2pm, complete the standard league Registration form, and pay the fees..

A late registration will be held Wednesday, Jan. 26, from 7:30-8:30pm.

In addition, volunteer parents are needed to staff virtually every aspect of league operations. There is a need for parent volunteers to manage and coach teams, maintain fields, and help behind the scenes in a myriad of special functions that are overseen by the very active MHPB Booster organization. Parent volunteers will be on hand at registration on Dec. 11 and Jan. 15 at Mountain Mikes Pizza, to answer any questions about the program. Call (408) 778-MHPB or visit the website at www.mhpb.org

OVYSL directors sought

The Orchard Valley Youth Soccer League is accepting reumes from anyone interested in serving on its board of directors. All positions are open. When sending in resumes, indicate what position(s) you are interested. For information about becoming a director, visit www.ovysl.org or call 779-6696. Mail resumes to P.O. Box 891, Morgan Hill, CA 95038 or fax them to 779-6696. The deadline for directors’ resumes is Wednesday, Dec. 15.

Mt. Madonna YMCA Youth hoops signups

Youth basketball league registration for boys and girls ages 2-16 is ongoing at the Mt. Madonna YMCA located at 17666 Crest Ave. in Morgan Hill. The registration deadline is Sunday, Dec. 19.

Youth basketball league games are played every Saturday from Jan. 8 through March 12 at YMCA and local facilities.

Practice sessions once a week are scheduled by coaches for ages 7 and up.

The registration fees for youth basketball are $45 for facility members and $65 for program members.

A free youth basketball T-shirt is included in the registration fee.

Youth will learn the basic skills of basketball, including dribbling, passing, shooting and defense. Leagues emphasize skill development, sportsmanship, fair play, respect for others and fun.

Each child is guaranteed equal playing time in every game. Participants must provide their own tennis shoes.

To register, call 779-0208 or drop in at 17666 Crest Avenue in Morgan Hill.

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