The Santa Clara University women's soccer team, which features St. Francis High graduate Anna Kraus, is ranked No. 1 in the Soccer America preseason poll. The Broncos reached the semifinals of last year's NCAA Division I playoffs, falling 1-0 to Florida. The National Soccer Coaches Association of America has Santa Clara ranked No. 2 in the country.
On the run
The Baylands Front Runners Run for the Community is set for 8 a.m., Sept. 12 at Baylands Park in Palo Alto. There will be 5k and 10k races. For more information, call Baylands Athletic Center at (408) 984-4076.
Wanted: Goalie
An under-17 girls CYSA Class I soccer team from the Palo Alto Soccer Club is seeking a goalkeeper for the upcoming season. Those interested are asked to call 794-0801 or 323-3106.
Local bike rides
The Bicycle Outfitter, 963 Fremont Ave., Los Altos, holds free local bike rides every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Rides start behind the store. Helmets are mandatory, and riders of all levels are welcome. A parent release is required for those under 18. For more information, call 948-8092.
Coaching vacancy
Los Altos High is in desperate need of a boys and girls cross country coach. Practice has already started. If interested, call athletic director Monica Lodge at 960-8857.
Mtn. View Racewalk
The Fifty-Plus Fitness Association hosts a free weekly racewalk that starts at 8:45 a.m. every Sunday at Shoreline Park in Mountain View. Participants should meet by 8:30 a.m. in the parking lot of the Shoreline Boathouse. For more information, call Jack Graf at 948-8146.