Shane Kennedy Archives - The Tam News

Gustafson shoots, Cal scores

By Jackson Van Til, Reporter and Photography Editor ♦ Nov 4, 2023

Griffin Gustafson grew up playing soccer, from the minute he touched the field he dreamt of going pro. As he grew he began to play more competitively and develop a true love for the sport. Griffin’s...

The End of an Era

By Griffin Gustafson, Reporter ♦ Nov 8, 2021

“No matter who becomes coach, whether they are great or not, the leaders need to step up and really show what it means to be a part of Tam soccer."

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Boyd’s Journey to UC Santa Cruz

By Jack McIntire, Managing Editor ♦ Nov 2, 2021

“In the middle of class, I had finally gotten an email back from the head coach of Santa Cruz asking if I could talk on the phone."

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Shane Kennedy nominated for NFHS California Coach of the Year Award

By Alyssa Broad, Sports Editor ♦ Nov 20, 2020

Kennedy has led the varsity girls team for ten years coaching the team to their first undefeated league season in history last year.

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Girls’ varsity soccer goalie Ellie Flad breaks MCAL record

By Kavi Dolasia, Reporter ♦ Mar 6, 2020

Girls' varsity soccer goalie Ellie Flad has broken the MCAL regular season shutout record, and has helped the Hawks to the number one seed in the NorCal state tournament.

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Girls Varsity Soccer Falls to Windsor

By Zoe Wynn ♦ Dec 7, 2017

Tam girls’ varsity soccer lost 3-2 to Windsor High School on Wednesday, November 22. The afternoon game was a hard fight between both teams, but with Tam missing seven starters due to a club tournament...

Shane Kennedy Wins Model Coach Award

By Maddie Asch ♦ Mar 10, 2017

The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) announced on February 6 that Tam Girls Varsity Soccer Coach Shane Kennedy was one of 13 coaches in the state to win the 2016-2017 model coach award. CIF...

Girls’ Varsity Soccer Loses to Redwood at Home (January 21)

By Piper Goeking ♦ Feb 28, 2017

The girls’ varsity soccer team lost 0-1 to Redwood in a highly contested match at home on January 21. Both sides had several shots on goal and created many passing connections in the first half....

Varsity Girls Soccer Beats Branson, Becomes NCS Champions

By Calvin Rosevear and Calvin Rosevear ♦ Jun 1, 2015

The girls’ varsity soccer team beat Branson 3-1 to claim the North Coast Section title on May 22 at Tam. “We knew it was going to be a very competitive game,” said coach Shane Kennedy. “They...

Sports Recap: Week of 4/27

By Calvin Rosevear ♦ May 10, 2015

BOYS’ VARSITY TENNIS LOSES MCAL MATCH The boys’ varsity tennis team lost 5-4 in an MCAL tournament on April 28, bringing their MCAL league record to 13-3 and their overall record to 16-10. They...

Lady Hawks Clinch First Place in League Play

By Riley Kuffner and Riley Kuffner ♦ Apr 28, 2015

The Tam girls’ varsity soccer team faced off against the Redwood Giants at home in a classic Senior Day division rivalry on Tuesday, April 28. The game started off with a lot of back and forth, but senior...

Girls Soccer Takes NCS

By Nic Mosher ♦ Jun 12, 2014

Much like their MCAL championship victory in the previous week, the girls’ varsity soccer team came from behind to defeat Marin Catholic in penalty kicks, on May 23 at Terra Linda. Marin Catholic struck...