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By JOEL TIMBRELL Special to the Tribune With the leadership of first-year distance coach Katherine Hern, a 2014 Boston Marathon participant, the Bulldogs competed at their first invitational this past Saturday, March 26 at Chabot College. Dublin, Berkeley, and Bishop O’Dowd, among other teams, were also present at the meet. …

By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune A few weeks ago, we highlighted the efforts of former Alhambra Bulldog Erin Enke. The current Central Methodist pitcher had turned around her season after a slow start and we told you guys to take notice. Now it seems like the rest of the Heart …

By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune Spencer Schulhauser sent everyone home happy with an extra innings win for the Bulldogs on Friday, March 18. The junior outfielder drove in the games only run to give Alhambra the 1-0 win against the Irvington Vikings, a result that alleviates some of the tension …

By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune Before the celebratory Gatorade had even dried from his trademark windbreaker, a decision had been made: Paul Buccellato was not leaving the program. The final few games on the 2015 season were like a farewell tour, everything was easy, the team was playing well, getting …

By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune The Bulldog baseball team got the tables turned on them on Tuesday afternoon, as they dropped a 1-0 game to California-Whittier. Less than a week after walking off, and being able to live with the fact that the hitting has been sparse at home so …

By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune The Bulldog tennis team lined up against Campolindo on Thursday, March 17, and made some solid strides to turn around the program. “Some of the guys said it was just not their best tennis today, but we did have a couple of really good match …

By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune Unlike baseball, the varsity lacrosse boys reversed their fates from their previous game in a positive way, by thumping Dublin 14-1 on Tuesday night for their first league win of 2016. The Bulldogs improved to 5-5 overall and 1-1 in Diablo Foothill Athletic League play, …

By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune With all due to respect for Alhambra’s upperclassmen athletes, the Frosh/Soph athletes put on a show in the first Diablo Foothill Athletic League dual, and showed why the future is truly bright at Alhambra. The girls in particular had a banner day against Miramonte and …

By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune Every know and then we’re reminded how many top athletes have gone through the Alhambra softball program. The class of 2014 took home two North Coast Section titles, and a lot of that was due to the shutdown pitching. Two-time Diablo Foothill Athletic League most …