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Pleasanton Student Athletes Honored
Outstanding Athletic High School Awards will be airing on Tri-Valley TV
Information from Tri-Valley TV 30--
TV30s Third Annual Outstanding High School Athletic Awards honoring high school athletes from the Tri-Valley took place on Thursday, May 30 at the Robert Livermore Community Center. Sponsored by Tri-Valley Community Television, the event featured keynote speaker legendary Major League Baseball pitcher Vida Blue.
Throughout the 2012-13 school season an outstanding high school athlete was chosen and highlighted on TV30's weekly program “Tri-Valley Sports Final.” Forty-six winning students and their families were invited to attend the special ceremony and reception. Over 200 people gathered for the event including the Mayors of Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton as well as elected officials, superintendents, principals, athletic directors and coaches from the high schools.
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Hall of Fame member and Cy Young Recipient Vida Blue delivered an inspiring message to the audience for which he received a standing ovation. Blue pitched for the Oakland A's when they won Major League Baseball's World Series and then pitched for the San Francisco Giants. Also speaking at the event was former 49er linebacker Willie Harper.
For the first time this year, “Tri-Valley Sports Final” selected a high school game each week and awarded it the "Game of the Week". Awards were presented to superintendents, principals, athletic directors and coaches from the schools.
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During the program parents and families watched a video of the student's winning plays as the athletes received their engraved crystal awards from “Tri-Valley Sports Final” hosts Ian Bartholomew and George “Dr. B” Baljevich. The students then shook hands with Vida Blue, Mayor Tim Sbranti of Dublin, Mayor John Marchand of Livermore, and Mayor Jerry Thorne of Pleasanton. Additionally the students were also presented with certificates by Supervisor Scott Haggerty and Senator Mark DeSaulier’s office.
"With all the hustle and bustle of everyday life I am glad we have been able to set aside a special night to honor students and their families for their dedication and hard work,” said Melissa Tench-Stevens, Executive Director TV30.
The Outstanding High School Athletic Awards event was taped and is now airing on Tri-Valley TV through August 31. The 90-minute show may be viewed on TV28 and 30 and streaming live on the TV30 website at www.trivalleytv.org. For dates and times, visit the TV30 website. Photos of the event are also posted on-line. DVDs are available for purchase.
ABOUT TRI-VALLEY SPORTS FINAL:
Now in its eighth year “Tri-Valley Sports Final” covers team and individual sports with exciting footage and commentary on high school sports in the Tri-Valley with a new show each week. Visit the Tri-Valley TV website at www.trivalleytv.org for a schedule of air days and times. To view “Tri-Valley Sports Final” via Video on Demand go to our website and click on the program.
TV30s 2013 Outstanding Athletic High School Awards Air Days & Times:
Wednesday June 19 - August 31:
TV30:
Wednesday 7 p.m.
Thursday 12 noon
Friday 8 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.
Saturday 9:30 p.m.
Sunday 5 p.m.
TV28:
Monday 3 p.m.
Thursday 5 p.m.
TV30 Outstanding High School Athletic Awards 2013
Yuri Ahn Golf - girls Granada High
Jamir Andrews Basketball - boys Dublin High
Izzy Ayad Basketball - girls Valley Christian
Nina Bessolo Basketball - girls Valley Christian
Iris Brand Swimming Amador Valley
Kyle Campiotti Football Granada High
Jojuan Carrington Basketball - girls Dublin High
Kristina Dunworth Volleyball - girls Amador Valley
Griffith Gates Football Foothill High
Ryan Genn Volleyball - boys Amador Valley
Johanna Grauer Softball Amador Valley
Tiffany Harris Volleyball - girls Dublin High
Louis Hernandez Football Livermore High
Jamirr Holland Football Foothill High
Ray Hudson Football Foothill High
Kameron Johnson Basketball - boys Granada High
Alysse Ketner Basketball - girls Amador Valley
Ryan Kirby Baseball Granada High
Greta Kohlmoos Water Polo - girls Granada High
Nicolas Lang Wrestling Livermore High
Alyssa Lanza Softball Livermore High
Celina Li Swimming Foothill High
Kimberly Liu Golf - girls Amador Valley
JoJo McGlaston Basketball - boys Dublin High
Zach McPherson Football Livermore High
Grant Miller Football Amador Valley
Jason Morant Basketball - boys Livermore High
Kyle Moreno Football Amador Valley
Milan Moses Basketball - girls Dublin High
Cameron Moses Basketball - boys Dublin High
Vi Nguyen Tennis - girls Dublin High
Josh Nobida Football Dublin High
Steven Patrick Basketball - boys Foothill High
Jacob Payne Baseball Granada High
Jena Pianin Cross Country - girls Amador Valley
Tyler Rardon Wrestling Livermore High
Ondre Rudolph Football Dublin High
Alex Sborov Golf - girls Foothill High
Katie Sborov Golf - girls Foothill High
Nick Silverthorn Swimming Granada High
Myiesha Simmons Tennis - girls Dublin High
Collin Sommerhauser Basketball - boys Granada High
Marisol Tracy Volleyball - girls Amador Valley
Amanda Tuazon Volleyball - girls Foothill High
Dylan Tupper Basketball - boys Granada High
Howard Wikle Football Valley Christian
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