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Published on 11/02/1998 All articles from this issue

Sports On The Side

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Hartley to the hall

Former St. Francis High volleyball star Niki Hartley and former Leland High soccer standout Isaias Bardales were honored last Thursday as High School Athletes of the Year by the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame. The ceremony was held at the San Jose Arena. Hartley, now playing at the University of Florida, led the Lancers to the state championship last season.

Pitt honors Colella

The Pitt Varsity Letter Club gave an Award of Distinction to Los Altos resident Sam Colella Oct. 16 at the University of Pittsburgh's annual Homecoming Dinner. The awards go to club members who have distinguished themselves in their profession or community, thus enhancing the value of intercollegiate athletic programs at Pitt. Colella, who lettered in football in 1961 and '62, is the managing director of Institutional Venture Partners in Menlo Park.

Locals nominated

Gunn High's Thom Allen and Callie Withers are among 11,000 seniors nominated for Wendy's High School Heisman Award. The Heisman program was created in 1994 when Wendy's restaurant chain teamed up with the Downtown Athletic Club - home of the Heisman Trophy - and the National Association of Secondary School Principals. The awards honor the top scholar-citizen-athletes in the nation. Allen runs cross country and track at Gunn. Withers, a Los Altos Hills resident, is a standout on the girls soccer team. Finalists will be announced next month.

Lacrosse anyone?

The Tomahawks Lacrosse Club will hold an information and registration night from 7-9 p.m. Nov. 18 at Jordan Middle School, Room C3, 750 N. California Ave., Palo Alto. Kids in grades 4-12 are eligible to play and experience is not necessary. For more information, call 941-5270.