SPORTS SHORTS SPORTS SHORTS (September 29, 2004)

TWINS PRODUCE FOR USA . . . Twins Bob and Mike Bryan, who led Stanford to the NCAA team championships in 1997 and '98, led the United States into the final of the Davis Cup for the first time in seven years with a 6-1, 6-3, 7-5 win over Max Mirnyi and Vladimir Voltchkov of Belarus on Saturday in Charleston, S.C. The victory by the Bryans, the world's seventh-ranked doubles team, set off a jubilant celebration at the Family Circle Tennis Center. The Americans will face Spain, a 4-1 winner over France during the weekend, for the Davis Cup championship in Spain on Dec. 3-5. The USA would have hosted had France emerged victorious.

OAKS' CORNER . . . The Menlo College football team dropped a 28-14 decision to Willamette University on Saturday. Oaks quarterback Adam Hazel threw for 236 yards on 25-of-45 passing, including scoring tosses to Marvin Stickel and Joey Risi. The Oaks (0-2) have lost their first two games for the first time since 1995, though Menlo does own an exhibition win over a team from England. Menlo defensive back John North recorded a game-high 15 tackles. Menlo hosts Whittier College at 1 p.m. on Saturday . . . The Menlo College women's soccer dropped a 4-1 decision to host Fresno Pacific on Friday. The Oaks (6-3-1) travel to Simpson College on Friday. Jessica Emler scored Menlo's lone goal on the final play of the first half . . . The Menlo College men's soccer team lost to host Fresno Pacific, 12-0, on Friday. Menlo (2-6) travels to Simpson for a match on Saturday.

COACHING CORNER . . . The Palo Alto Recreation Department is seeking coaches for its volleyball, flag football and basketball programs at the middle school level. Volleyball and flag football begin in early September, and basketball begins in November. Coaches will work 4-5 days a week, with paid and volunteer positions available. Practices held in Palo Alto. Some travel to other local schools required. For information, contact Chris Neier, Recreation Coordinator at 650-463-4926 . . . Castilleja School is looking for coaches for the upcoming season in varsity track and field in addition to an assistant coach for swimming. Interested persons should contact Athletic Director Jez McIntosh at jez_mcIntosh@castilleja.org . . . Woodside Priory School is looking for a girls' varsity soccer coach. Contact Athletic Director Mark Stogner at 851-6107 or at mstogner@woodsidepriory.com . . . Menlo-Atherton High is looking for a number of coaches for the 2004-05 season: boys' varsity soccer, frosh-soph softball, girls' varsity lacrosse and girls' JV lacrosse. Interested persons should contact M-A Athletic Director Pam Wimberly at 322-5311 (ext. 5706).

OF LOCAL NOTE . . . The Palo Alto 92G White, an Under-14 Class III CYSA team, is looking for additional players for the upcoming season. Those interested should contact Myrna Soper at 494-6394 or at myrna@soperspace.com. . . . The Stanford Water Polo also is accepting applications for their fall girls' program. This session is for girls in eighth grade or younger. For information and forms, check www.stanfordwaterpolo.com.

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