Jul 18, 2008

Local briefs: Fencer among best in U.S.

Half Moon Bay's Jug, 15, places 5th in national tourney

FROM DAILY NEWS DISPATCHES

Fencer among best in U.S.

Elizabeth Jug of Coastside Academy of Fencing in Half Moon Bay placed fifth in women's Division 2 at the recent national championships in San Jose. At one point during her direct-elimination bouts, the 15-year-old Jug came back from a 14-8 deficit to win 15-14. The Coastside Academy team finished eighth at nationals.



SHP star chooses Stanford

Paul Rudolph, a rising senior at Sacred Heart Prep in Atherton, has been admitted to the Stanford class of 2013 and has verbally committed to play water polo for the Cardinal.

Rudolph, a three-time all-Central Coast Section selection, led the Gators to a West Catholic Athletic League and CCS championships last season. He was named CCS player of year and was a first-team All-American as a junior.

"Paul has a unique blend of strength and quickness, and I expect him to have an unforgettable senior season at Sacred Heart Prep," SHP coach Brian Kreutzkamp said. "I am extremely proud that he has taken the time to work hard in the pool and in the classroom to make his dream of attending Stanford University a reality."

Rudolph said he is honored to become a part of Stanford. "It has always been my goal to attend Stanford and play water polo for coach John Vargas," he said. "Stanford offers the very best academic and athletic environment in the nation, and I am looking forward to being a part of it."



Perry, Cepeda to sign autographs

Baseball Hall of Famers Gaylord Perry and Orlando Cepeda will sign autographs Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Sports Gallery of Palo Alto at 318 University Ave. They will sign photos, jerseys, baseballs and other select items for 200 fans. A limited number of tickets are available at the store or through www.sportsgalleryweb.com or by calling 650-324-3355.



Elsewhere

Zane Gelphman played a key role for the Half Moon Bay 10-and-11-year-old All-Stars as they won the Little League District 52 championship. He homered and doubled in an 11-7 win over Palo Alto National in the third round of that tournament in Pacifica.



Keith Becker of San Mateo High School received honorable mention in the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame's Art Rosenbaum High School Sports Writing Scholarship contest.