Alameda Hornets
AHS Alum Starring in Major Studio Release
A former Alameda High School basketball standout is starring as the lead character in the recently released major studio motion picture. Taylor Takahashi plays the title character in the Focus Features film Boogie, which was released on March 5.
Jets Swat Hornets in Island Bowl, 42-0
Sixth months ago the Alameda Unified School District explored the possibility of combining the Island’s two public high schools. Last Friday’s rivalry between Alameda and Encinal high schools reminded the community that the Island Bowl is a tradition worth keeping.
Baseball, Softball Teams Crowned Champions
Two Alameda high school teams were crowned champions over the weekend.
Baseball
District Eyeing Future for Thompson Field
Hornet Ground could become part of real estate strategy
An Oakland-based consulting firm held a presentation for Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) board members to discuss real estate strategies last Tuesday, Jan. 24, at City Hall.
Hornets’ Whorley Dominates on the Mound
The Alameda High School (AHS) softball team pitcher Jasmine Whorley held two opponents scoreless in games last week.
Hornets Softball Team Lose Heartbreaker in Extra Innings
With the game tied 1-1 in the bottom of the 10th inning, Berkeley High School (BHS) senior Czar Fleischman hit a walk-off off Alameda High School (AHS) pitcher Jasmine Whorley to give the Yellowjackets the 2-1 victory, on March 31.
Jets Hit Cold Patch
Encinal High School’s (EHS) baseball team went 0-2 last week, losing 7-1, to Oakland Tech (2-4-1) on March 2, and 14-6, to Bishop O’Dowd of Oakland (3-1) on March 4.
Hornets’ Repeat Title Bid Crushed by Dons
The Alameda High School (AHS) women’s basketball team will not repeat as North Coast Section (NCS) Div. II women’s basketball champions after suffering a 53-42 defeat to Acalanes High of Lafayette Wednesday, Feb. 23.
CIF Ends High School Spring Sports Season
On Friday, April 3, the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) announced the cancellation of the 2020 high school sports spring season.