HOME COOKING: The Los Altos Hills Express not only hosted the Midsummer Classic 18-and-under Fastpitch Tournament, it also won the event. The Express went 5-0 in the tourney, beating the San Jose Quicksilver, 1-0, in the title game July 27. Express pitcher Marquisa Hawkins of Palo Alto High School earned Most Valuable Player honors.
SUPER SOX: The Mountain View Bobby Sox 10-and-Under All-Stars swept Blue Hills of Saratoga to win the District 53 softball tournament July 19-21. Mountain View now advances to the Bobby Sox Nationals, which run from Aug. 15-19 in Buena Park.
YOUNG SWINGERS: Kids ages 5-15 can now register for the Youth Basketball Athletic League’s Sports Youth Golf Program. All kids receive a weekly half-hour lesson by course pros, followed by a nine-hole round of golf with a YBAL-certified coach. Aspiring golfers can select from four- to eight-week sessions. Several time slots are available. For more information, call 856-9225.
COACHING CORNER: Los Altos High School is searching for a frosh-soph girls’ field hockey coach for the fall season. If interested, call varsity coach Gerri Baldwin at (408) 268-1145.
MAKE A RUN FOR IT: It’s time to dust off the athletic shoes for the 5th Annual Garden Court Hotel Breakfast Run/Walk, held in support of the Career Action Center. The five-mile race is set for Aug. 17 in Palo Alto. The event starts at 8:30 a.m. in front of the Garden Court Hotel at 520 Cowper St. Participants can pre-register for $20 (the deadline is Friday) or pay $25 on race day. For more information, call 759-2690.
PLAY IT SAFE: If you are organizing a sporting event of any kind, The Spinal and Sports Care Center of Mountain View will provide sports injury-certified doctors free of charge. For more information, call Dr. John McDaniel at 967-1152.
SPORTS WATCH: If you have an idea for a sports story or would like to comment on the section, call 948-9000, ext. 315; write 138 Main St., Los Altos 94022; or fax 948-6647.
