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Neil Hayes, beloved sportswriter and author of De La Salle football book, passes away mercurynews.com/2026/06/13/n…
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This is so heartbreaking. Neil left the Bay Area a couple of decades ago for his native Illinois, but his legacy lives on. His book on De La Salle football is a must-read. But beyond his talents, he was a great person. RIP, Neil, and deepest condolences to his family.
Neil Hayes, a former Bay Area sports reporter and author of a book-turned-movie about De La Salle High’s football program, has passed away after a long, valiant battle with cancer. mercurynews.com/2026/06/13/n…
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De La Salle names new baseball head coach after retirement of David Jeans
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"His baseball coaching record speaks for itself, with decades of success, championship caliber leadership, and a reputation for building programs that reflect excellence both on and off the field.”
"Coach Jeans’ commitment to excellence, leadership, and the development of young people has made a lasting difference, and we cannot thank him enough for all he has given to our school and community."
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Though his career record of 327-78 over 14 seasons with nine NCS, four NorCal titles is more than impressive, Jeans said what he's most proud of are "the families," he said. "Baseball gets such a bad rap in terms of individual achievement and 'me' over 'we.' The families and players brought into the bigger picture. Parents rooting for others as if they were their own son. Players who were selfless."
Asked what he's going to do with his extra time and Jeans said: "Got to travel a ton. Lots to see in this world. So many people to meet. ... And I'll take care of myself."
Thanks @jeans_david for all your generosity in time/candor to us media sorts, more so all you've given to young people and congratulations on a remarkable high school coaching/teaching career.
After 25 years of dedication to students and student-athletes, Coach Jeans is retiring from an extraordinary career in both the classroom and on the baseball diamond. Thank you for everything you've done for De La Salle!!
@DarrenSabedra @CalHiSports @jeans_david @MitchBookLive
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What a season.
Roseville, Elk Grove and Franklin will host @CIFState NorCal title baseball games, and Destiny Christian softball aims to finish 31-0 ad D1 champions. sacbee.com/sports/high-schoo…
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Valley Christian baseball ends De La Salle's 54-game playoff home win streak
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Gabe Felix, Alex Kim combine on 7-hitter to extend scoreles streak to 32 innings with 3-0 win over NorCal's top seed in CIF D1 championships
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BREAKING 👉
De La Salle baseball coach David Jeans steps down after title-filled 16-year run
Story by @CB_Journalist
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Legendary @DLSBaseball Coach @jeans_david didn't go out with a W yesterday but he's a BIG W in life & teaching young men character..Now he's decided to hang up it up after an incredibly successful career..he really pit DLS Baseball on the map @CalHiSports @DarrenSabedra @iamfuuus
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After 25 years of dedication to students and student-athletes, Coach Jeans is retiring from an extraordinary career in both the classroom and on the baseball diamond. Thank you for everything you've done for De La Salle!!
@DarrenSabedra @CalHiSports @jeans_david @MitchBookLive
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We are LIVE
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Coverage today begins before 4pm on the NFHS Network as De La Salle hosts Valley Christian with a berth in the CIF NorCal Championship on the line. Watch it here
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@DLSBaseball @vc_baseball @VCHSAthletics @dlsathletics @THE_EBAL_SPORTS @WCALSports @CIFState @DarrenSabedra @KasselMedia @MitchBookLive
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Another great matchup today in the CIF D-1 NorCal Semifinals as De La Salle hosts Valley Christian. These are the only two NorCal programs who have qualified for the CIF Regionals in each of the 5 years of this tournament.
While De La Salle has won the NCS Division I title for 8 of the last 9 playoffs, Valley Christian has won the top division in CCS for 6 of the last 9 postseasons.
The only time these programs have met in the last 15 years was the Spartans miraculous 11-8 NorCal championship victory in 2023 when Hank Tripaldi hit 2 HRs, including the game-winning Grand Slam in the 7th.
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Coverage today begins before 4pm on the NFHS Network as De La Salle hosts Valley Christian with a berth in the CIF NorCal Championship on the line. Watch it here
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@DLSBaseball @vc_baseball @VCHSAthletics @dlsathletics @THE_EBAL_SPORTS @WCALSports @CIFState @DarrenSabedra @KasselMedia @MitchBookLive
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Congrats to @dlsgolf on runner up finish @CIFState
@the_ebal_sports undefeated champions
@cifncs champions
@CIFState NorCal champions
Great journey and chapter to DLS golf!
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Dure Sanchez from De La Salle is your state boys golf individual champion. Shoots -5. @dlsathletics @DarrenSabedra
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2026 CIF State Boys High School Championship Event @dlsgolf @CIFState @the_ebal_sports golfgenius.com/pages/1218767…
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Kyle Harrison is having one of the best starts with a franchise by any pitcher EVER 🤯
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FINAL: De La Salle 3, St. Francis 2
Defending NorCal D1 champion Spartans advance to Thursday's semifinals
DLS has not lost a home playoff game in 20 years, per @BayAreaPreps Streak up to 53.
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NorCal D1 baseball update: De La Salle 3, St. Francis 2, end of six
DLS had bases loaded with none out in B6 & did not score.
Last chance for SF
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We are LIVE
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Watch Saint Francis at De La Salle today in the CIF NorCal Division I Quarterfinals at 4pm only on the NFHS Network brought to you by BayAreaSportsTV
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