Tag: Matt Sieger
Bulldogs big home win keeps them atop DVAL standings
By MATT SIEGER Martinez News-Gazette Contributor MARTINEZ, Calif. – The Alhambra High boys basketball team (15-8, 6-1 league) is tied for first place in the Diablo-Valley League. But they take no team for granted. So when the Ygnacio Valley Warriors (12-11, 2-5 league) stepped onto Alhambra’s court Tuesday night, the Bulldogs were not looking past […]
Bulldogs run away from Red Devils 85-51
By MATT SIEGER Martinez Gazette Contributor MARTINEZ, Calif. – Ultimately, it was a blowout, as Alhambra defeated Mt. Diablo in Tuesday night’s Diablo-Valley league basketball game, 85-51. But in a fast-paced first quarter, junior guard Trevion Williams was scoring at will for the Red Devils, keeping his team in the game. It was 13-13 when […]
Bulldogs rebound from ‘toughest week’
By MATT SIEGER News-Gazette Contributor MARTINEZ, Calif. – After three consecutive losses last week, the Alhambra High basketball team had to make a choice. “We had quite possibly our toughest week of the season,” said coach Chris Petiti. “We played three road games against three teams that are tough and well coached with quality players. […]
Bulldogs put away Gauchos 58-44
By MATT SIEGER Martinez News-Gazette Contributor MARTINEZ, Calif. – For Alhambra basketball coach Chris Petiti, it’s all about his team achieving its potential. He calls it chasing the unicorn. “They are this wonderful, magnificent animal that we haven’t quite yet found, but are still eager to see,” he explains. “Similarly, we have this vision of […]
Bulldogs ride defense to opening win
By MATT SIEGER Martinez Gazette Contributor MARTINEZ, Calif. – There’s a fascinating video from the Planet Earth television series in which a polar bear is looking to feast on a walrus. You can find it on YouTube. The narration begins, “There will be no easy meals on this island.” That’s because the walrus herd forms an […]
