Month: September 2006

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    Cal Football

     

      Greg Van Hoesen
    Greg Van Hoesen

    Player Profile
    Class:
    Junior

    Hometown:
    Saratoga

    High School:
    Saratoga

    Height / Weight:
    6-3 / 227

    Position:
    Linebacker

    Experience:
    2V

    Major:
    Fine Arts

    Turned in a strong sophomore season that included his first career starts … a mobile backer that is a key part of the Bears’ still-youthful linebacker corps.

    2005: Turned in a solid sophomore season, seeing action in 10 games … was in the starting lineup against Sacramento State, Washington and Oregon … ended the season with 16 tackles … returned an interception 16 yards for a touchdown against Washington State … had three stops against Sacramento State and Stanford … slowed mid-season by an ankle injury … had tackles for loss against Arizona and Stanford and in the bowl win.

    2004: Tallied six tackles, a broken up pass (at Oregon State) and a blocked punt (at Washington) that led to a touchdown … returned a punt for nine yards at Washington.

    2003: Redshirted while working with the scout teams … earned freshman lifter of the year.

    High School: A two-way varsity starter for three years … earned all-league honors all three seasons, leading his school in tackles each year … led the Falcons in tackles with 91.5, including eight sacks, in being named to the San Jose Mercury News 2002 second team … recovered two fumbles, caused four fumbles and blocked one kick … named defensive MVP and team captain … a 2002 SuperPrep All-Far West choice … won team’s Most Valuable Underclassman award as Saratoga’s leading tackler as a junior … also participated in basketball, track and field, and wrestling.

    Personal: Lists painting, sculpture and playing the piano and guitar among his hobbies … parents are Rick and Jill Van Hoesen … both parents and older sister, Lauren, attended Lehigh University … younger sister attends Maryland … fine arts major … a number of his works have been featured during Cal’s televised games.

    Van Hoesen’s Career Defensive Stats

    YearG-GSUT-AT-TTTFLSacksFF/FRPBUInt
    20048-01-2-31-00-00/010-0
    200510-313-3-163-40-00/001-16
    Totals18-314-5-194.0-30-00/011-16

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    Cal Women’s Field Hockey

    Gwen Belomy

    Gwen Belomy

    Player Profile
    Class:
    Sophomore

    Hometown:
    Saratoga, Calif.

    High School:
    Saratoga HS

    Position:
    Midfield

    Experience:
    1V

    Cal: Played in 10 games in 2005, starting one … Recorded one assist in the Miami (Ohio) game on 8/30.

    High School: Selected first team CCS … Named the 2003 MVP of El Camino league … Earned second-team CCS honors in 2003 … 2002 sophomore of the year honoree … Selected 2001 MVP of team … Her 2004 team won the CCS championship … In 2003 high school team went undefeated.

    Personal: Born Sept. 22, 1987, in San Jose, Calif. … Daughter of Stephen Belomy and Jennifer Small … Father is a consultant and mother is a real estate agent … Has one brother and three sisters … Plans to major in mass communications … Hobbies include playing chess and the trumpet.

    Year	Games	Goals	Assists	Points
    2005 10 0 1 1

     

     

      Kellie York
    Kellie York

    Player Profile
    Class:
    Sophomore

    Hometown:
    Saratoga, Calif.

    High School:
    Saratoga HS

    Position:
    Forward

    Experience:
    RS

    Cal: A redshirt during the 2005 season.

    High School: Earned most valuable forward honors in 2005 … Selected first-team all-league in 2003 and 2004 … Named to the San Jose Mercury News CCS first team in 2004 … High school team was CCS Champion in 2004 … Also participated in two years of soccer and one year of softball.

    Personal: Born Jan. 13, 1987, in San Jose, Calif. … Daughter of Jesse and Donna York … legal studies major.

     

    Cal Women’s Volleyball

     

      Bryte Nielson
    Bryte Nielson

    Player Profile
    Class:
    Sophomore

    Hometown:
    Saratoga, Calif.

    High School:
    Los Gatos

    Height:
    5-11

    Position:
    Setter/Outside Hitter

    Birthdate:
    06/04/1987

    Experience:
    1V

    CALIFORNIA: Enters her second season as a setter/outside hitter for the Golden Bears…

    as a FRESHMAN in 2005 had 21 assists and 51 digs…tallied a season-high seven digs versus USC Sept. 24…had five assists versus Florida A&M Sept. 8 and versus Akron Sept. 17…had service aces at Texas State Sept. 2, versus Akron Sept. 17 and at Washington State Nov. 3…

    HIGH SCHOOL: Was a standout athlete at both Saratoga and Los Gatos High Schools…in volleyball was a four-time first-team all-league performer and second-team All-Central Coast Section as a senior…as a basketball player earned first-team all-league honors four straight years and was named 2005 West Valley Athletic League MVP…led her Los Gatos High School volleyball and basketball teams to undefeated league records as a senior and was named the school’s 2004-05 Athlete of the Year…helped the Vision Gold 18s club volleyball team to a second-place finish at the 2004 Junior Olympics.

    PERSONAL: Bryte Nielson was born June 4, 1987 in Mountain View, Calif….parents are John and Jincy Nielson…grandfather, William Brinck, graduated from Cal in 1951…siblings include Bo, 17, and Hanna, 13…has not declared a major.

    CAREER HIGHSKills: 1 vs. five teamsAttempts: 2 vs. UC Davis, 8/27/05; vs. Morgan State, 9/3/05Assists: 5 vs. Florida A&M, 9/8/05; vs. Akron, 9/17/05Service Aces: 1 vs. three teamsDigs: 7 vs. USC, 9/24/05Block Solos: 0Block Assists: 0Total Blocks: 0

    NIELSON’S Career StatisticsYear M G K E TA PCT AST SA DIG BS BA TB2005 26 60 5 2 12 .250 21 3 51 0 0 0

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    UC DAVIS

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      Annie McAllister

    Annie McAllister

    Player Profile

    Class:
    Junior

    Hometown:
    Saratoga, Calif.

    High School:
    Saratoga HS ’04

    Height:
    5-2

    Position:
    F

    Major:
    Communication/Psychology

    2004: Played in 15 games, starting 3… Finished 3rd on team with 7 points (2 goals, 3 assists)… First collegiate goal came against Iona, completing assist from Megan Wall in 56th minute (9/3)… First assist was to Lindsey Raymond in 80th minute at Sacramento State (10/17).

    SARATOGA HS ’04: Twice selected as Offensive MVP of De Anza League… Earned first-team All-Central Coast Section honors as a senior captain… Voted as team’s MVP in each of last two seasons… Also lettered in volleyball (setter) and track & field (sprints)… Led DeAnza Force club to first State Cup championship… Scored game-winning goal in golden goal overtime during both semis and final of State Cup.

    PERSONAL: Born in Stanford, Calif…. Double-majoring in communication and psychology… Parents are William & Monica McAllister… Given the opportunity to gather three historical figures to a dinner, she would invite Silvia Plath, Rembrandt and Nick “Goose” Bradshaw (character from her favorite movie, Top Gun)… Great grandfather played Doodles The Clown for the legendary Blackpool Tower Circus… Has an odd pregame superstition: always pulls out a small piece of grass and places it in her left sock.

     

     

    Stanford Cross Country

     

      Alicia Follmar
    Alicia Follmar

    Player Profile
    Class:
    Freshman

    Hometown:
    Saratoga, CA

    High School:
    Saratoga

    Stanford: A talented cross country, and middle distance runner who will be a major part of Stanford’s success.

    High School: The individual state champion in cross country for Saratoga High School … Central Coast Section (CCS) Cross Country Champion … Stanford Invitational Cross Country Champion … Two-time California state champion in the 1600 meters … A three-time CCS Champion winning the 1600 and 800 meters her senior year …A three-time DeAnza League Cross Country Champion … Won ten DeAnza League titles in track and field in the 800, 1600, 3200 and 4×1600 meters … Named Athlete of the Year at Saratoga High School … Recognized by the San Jose Mercury News as the “Athlete of the Year” in 2005.

    Cardinal Catalogue: Biology major … Parents are Ken and Debbie Follmar … Born July 24, 1987.

     

     

    Santa Clara Women’s Water Polo

      Andrea Evans
    Andrea Evans

    Player Profile
    Class:
    Junior

    Hometown:
    Saratoga, Calif.

    High School:
    Saratoga HS

    Height:
    5-8

    Position:
    Driver

    Experience:
    2V

    Major:
    Undeclared

    AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2005: Notched her first collegiate hat trick on Feb. 20 in a 13-1 rout of the UC Davis Club team at the Slugfest Tournament … had a goal, steal, and assist in a 7-6 loss to CS Northridge at the UCSB Tournament on Feb. 27 … had consecutive multi-goal games on March 19 & 23, a 15-4 win over CS Monterey Bay and a 9-8 loss to UC Santa Barbera … scored twice in an 8-2 win over UC Santa Cruz on April 3 … contributed a goal in a 13-6 WWWPA First-round win over CS San Bernardino … scored twice in a 10-7 loss to UC San Diego in the WWWPA third-place match

    AS A FRESHMAN IN 2004: Netted 7 goals and 7 assists… saw action in 22 contests…. added 17 steals… scored first collegiate goal at home against Sonoma State… added two goals against La Verne… notched one goal against Hartwick… recorded a goal against Chapman at the Claremont Tournament… posted four steals against UC Santa Cruz.

    HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Saratoga High School in Saratoga Calif… played for coaches Doug Jones and Kelly Frangien… lead team senior year as MVP and captain earning All-CCS honorable mention, first team All-League honors and was a three time All-Tournament player… guided her team to a second place league finish in 2002 and advancement to the CCS quarterfinals in 2001 and 2002… also swam… involved in community service.

    PERSONAL: Parents are Mark Evans and Karen Thompson and step-parents Sharon LaFountain and James Thompson… has three siblings, Nick, Taylor, and Ashley… Grandfather played football at the University of Notre Dame… aunt played soccer for Chico State… cousin Ryan plays football and baseball for Southern Utah University… enjoys listening to music, going to the beach, snowboarding, traveling, and hanging out with friends and her little brother… is majoring in business.

    Evans’ Career Statistics

    YearGP-GSShotsGoalsAssistsShot Pct.StealsTOKO AgainstKO Drawn
    200422-01577.46717654
    Career22-01577.46717654
     

     

      Kristin Barnes
    Kristin Barnes

    Player Profile
    Class:
    Junior

    Hometown:
    Saratoga, Calif.

    High School:
    Saratoga HS

    Height:
    5-9

    Position:
    Goalkeeper

    Experience:
    2V

    Major:
    Undeclared

    AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2005: Returned as the Broncos’ starting goalkeeper … recorded five blocks in an 8-7 win over Sonoma State on Feb. 5 … posted eight blocks, two steals and an assist on Feb. 12 in a 15-6 victory over CS East Bay … won her second game of the day against Sonoma State on Feb. 12, making nine blocks in an 8-7 win … recorded eight blocks and allowed only three goals to CS San Bernardino on Feb. 26 in a 7-3 win … held UC Santa Cruz to only two goals on April 9 while recording eight blocks and two steals in an 8-2 win … made 12 saves in an 8-7 loss to Cal Baptist on April 16 … posted 10 saves in 13-6 victory against CS San Bernardino in a WWWPA First-round match

    AS A FRESHMAN IN 2004: Netted 133 saves and a 6.44 goals-against average… posted a 7-4 record in 374 minutes… started 11 matches and saw action in 16 contests… faced 219 shots and allowed 86 goals… added seven steals and seven assists… made collegiate debut against CS Hayward, allowing three goals while recording six blocks and one steal… added seven saves in second-half action against California… registered nine blocks against top-ranked UCLA… added nine saves against Sonoma State at the Slugfest Invitational… posted nine saves and three steals at UC Davis… registered nine blocks and two assists against Whittier… had 13 saves against Chapman at the Claremont Tournament… posted 13 blocks at Sonoma State… added 15 blocks in fifth-place game against CS San Bernardino, including a four-meter in overtime.

    HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Saratoga High School in Saratoga Calif. and played waterpolo for coach Kelly Theisen and Doug Jones… was named MVP in 2001 and 2002… lead her team to an 8th place CCS finish… received first team All-League honors all four years and second team All-CCS finishes in 2001 and 2002… also swam.

    PERSONAL: Parents are Roger and Peggy Bames… has two younger brothers, Brian and Matthew… enjoys reading, writing and taking pictures… is a business major.

    Barnes’ Career Goalkeeping Statistics

    YearGP-GSMinsShotsSavesGAStealsW-LGAA
    2004 16-113742191338677-46.44
    Career16-113742191338677-46.44