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Boys’ Varsity Baseball Takes Second in MCAL Championship

By Joe Laland • May 28, 2013

After a successful season, the boys' varsity baseball team entered the MCAL playoffs as the number two seed and exited as the runner-up after a 9-0 defeat to Drake high school on May 18. The Hawks...

Boys’ Varsity Baseball Enjoying Success

By Joe Laland and Joe Laland • May 14, 2013

Last year, the varsity baseball team rode a hot streak all the way to the NCS championship game in the Oakland Coliseum. This year, they appear to be picking up similar momentum. The Hawks (12-8) are on...

Ballet Brings Star Goalie to Tam

By Joe Laland • Oct 3, 2012

Ballet isn’t a typical cross training sport for water polo players. However, senior Elliot Ordway has transitioned from ballet dancer to one of the toughest water polo goalies in MCAL. “3 years...

Boys tennis goes to NCS

By Joe Laland • Jun 7, 2012

Tam’s boys tennis team carried their momentum from a strong MCAL finish in the regular season directly into the postseason but just short of rivals Redwood in the championship game in Larkspur 4-5. “Our...

Southern Marin Lightning: A true family

Jun 3, 2012

Chemistry on the basketball court is typically part of a winning recipe. The Southern Marin Lightning takes that chemistry far beyond a classic team to call each other brothers. “We all just love...

Tam grads launch clothing brand in Marin City

By Joe Laland • Apr 5, 2012

Abercrombie, Gucci and Calvin Klein are some of the top clothing lines in the world. However, the newest fashion giant could have its origins in Marin. Redey3 Clothing LLC is a brand new clothing company...

Tam soccer comes short against nation’s top team

By Joe Laland • Sep 8, 2011

The Tam boy’s varsity soccer team’s lack of organization led to a 2-1 loss to Jesuit High School at Tam on August 28. Arguably the hardest opponent Tam has ever faced, Jesuit is ranked number one in...