From left, front row: Coach Chris Gee, Mason Horrocks-Mustard, Tom Barendson, Nolan O'Brien, Matt Radell, Davis McGanney, coach David McGanney; bottom row: Matt Elliot, Roan Kazmierowski, Christian Gee; not pictured: Zach DeLange Photo provided
In what was their toughest defensive battle of the season, the Santa Maria (Orinda) fourth grade National boys' team clinched the West Diablo CYO championship beating St. Perpetua (Lafayette) 17 to 13 on Feb. 23. This marked the 12th straight win for the Santa Maria team, ending the league season with a perfect 12-0 record. The team advanced to the Tournament of Champions in Brentwood the weekend of March 1, where they lost a tough game in the semi-finals to St. Clement of Hayward.
Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA