East Bay Athletic League Explained

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East Bay Athletic League
Founded:1964
Teams:
Sports:19
Mens:8
Womens:3
Coed:8
Region:East San Francisco Bay Area
Formerly:East Bay Division of DVAL
Headquarters:CA
Website:http://www.theebal.com/

The East Bay Athletic League (EBAL) is a high school sports league in the North Coast Section of the California Interscholastic Federation. The league was created in 1964; previously teams competed in the "East Bay Division" (EBD) of the Diablo Valley Athletic League (DVAL). Its member institutions are located in the eastern region of the San Francisco Bay Area, in the cities of Concord, Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore.In the fall of 2016 the E.B.A.L. expanded to a 10 team league (De La Salle competing in boys sports & Carondelet in girls sports) by adding Dublin High School, and Dougherty Valley High School. De La Salle stopped competing in EBAL Football in 2012-13 and competed as an Independent school in football. In 2018, De La Salle was re-admitted back into the EBAL Football League and now competes again for the league title.Also in 2018, the EBAL split its Football League into two "Divisions"; the Mountain Division (consisting of California, De La Salle, Foothill, San Ramon and Monte Vista) and the "Valley Division" (consisting of Amador Valley, Dougherty Valley, Dublin, Granada and Livermore). In 2020, Foothill moved to the Valley Division and in 2021, Amador Valley moved to the Mountain Division.In the fall of 2019 the E.B.A.L. expanded to a 11 team league by adding Clayton Valley High School to the league, competing in the Mountain Division in football.

The league has twelve affiliated schools.

Former members

It also fields nineteen sports.

Professional (Major League) alumni

NameSchoolYearSportTeam(s)Special Achievement
George Atkinson IIIGranada High2011NFL Running BackOakland Raiders, Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs
Louie AguiarGranada High1984NFL PunterNew York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears
Brad BergesenFoothill High2004NFL Punter/Place KickerLos Angeles Rams
David BinghamCalifornia High2008MLS Soccer GoalieSan Jose Earthquakes and LA GalaxyMember 2016 United States National Team
Mike BurkeAmador Valley High1968NFL Punter/Place KickerLos Angeles Rams
Mike CaldwellSan Ramon Valley High1989NFL Wide ReceiverSan Francisco 49ers
Chuck CaryCalifornia High1978MLB PitcherDetroit Tigers, Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox
Brandon CrawfordFoothill High2005MLB ShortstopSan Francisco GiantsWorld Series Champion 2012 & 2014; 3 Time Consecutive Gold Glove Winner for Shortstop (2015-2017); Silver Slugger Award; Selected to 2015 National League All-Star Team.
-Paula CreamerFoothill High2004LPGA Golf Professional10 Time Winner on LPGA Tour, including the US Women's Open in 2008. 5 seasons ranked in the World Top 10, reaching #4 in 2008. Solheim Cup Member from 2005 through 2015.
Kevin CrowAmador Valley High1978MISL Soccer DefenderSan Diego SockersNASL Indoor Champion (1) 1983–84; MISL Champion (7) 1984–85, 1985–86, 1987–88, 1988–89, 1989–90, 1990–91, 1991–92; MISL Defender of the Year (5) 1985, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992; First Team All Star (6) NASL: 1984, MISL: 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1991; 1984 US Olympic Team, 1988 US Olympic Team
Mike CrudaleMonte Vista High1995MLB PitcherSt. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers
Mark DavisGranada High1978MLB PitcherPhiladelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres, Kansas City Royals, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, Milwaukee Brewers2× All-Star (1988, 1989), NL Cy Young Award (1989), NL Rolaids Relief Man of the Year (1989)
Troy DayakLivermore High1988MLS Soccer DefenderSan Jose Earthquakes
Taylor DentMonte Vista High1999ATP Tennis ProfessionalWinner of 4 ATP Tournaments. Represented United States at the 2004 Summer Olympics. Additionally, while at the 2010 Wimbledon Championships on June 23, 2010, set a record with the fastest serve ever recorded at Wimbledon at 148 mph.
Zach ErtzMonte Vista High2009NFL Tight endPhiladelphia EaglesSuper Bowl Champion in 2017; 2017 Pro Bowl
Todd FischerFoothill High1988PGA Golf Pro
Chris GeileAmador Valley High1982NFL Offensive GuardDetroit Lions
John GesekSan Ramon Valley High1983NFL Offensive LinemanLos Angeles Raiders, Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins
Gavin GlintonLivermore High1997MLS Soccer ForwardChicago Fire, Los Angeles Galaxy, Dallas Burn, Charleston Battery and San Jose Earthquakes
Brandon GonzalesGranada High2002Professional BoxerMiddleweight / Super Middleweight21 Fights; 18-1-1 with 1 No-Decision
J.R. GrahamMonte Vista High1995MLB PitcherMinnesota Twins
Bob GregorMonte Vista High1974NFL Defensive BackSan Diego Chargers
Rob HeidgerSan Ramon Valley High1987AVP Volleyball Player
Roy HeluSan Ramon Valley High2006NFL Running BackWashington Redskins and Oakland Raiders
Cory HigginsMonte Vista High2007NBA GuardCharlotte Hornets
Austin HooperDe La Salle High2013NFL Tight EndAtlanta Falcons
Robert JenkinsDublin High1981NFL Offensive TackleLos Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Raiders and Oakland Raiders
Brian JohnsonGranada High1992MLS Soccer Midfielder Kansas City Wizards
Randy JohnsonLivermore High1982MLB PitcherMontreal Expos, Seattle Mariners, Houston Astros, Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants10× All-Star (1990, 1993–1995, 1997, 1999–2002, 2004), World Series champion (2001), 5× Cy Young Award (1995, 1999–2002), World Series MVP (2001), Triple Crown (2002), NL wins champion (2002), 4× ERA champion (1995, 1999, 2001, 2002), 9× Strikeout champion (1992–1995, 1999–2002, 2004), Pitched a no-hitter on June 2, 1990, Pitched a perfect game on May 18, 2004, Seattle Mariners Hall of Fame
Rick KaneAmador Valley High1972NFL Running Back
Brandon KolbSan Ramon Valley High1991MLB Pitcher
Jeff KoppSan Ramon Valley High1990NFL Linebacker
Greg KragenAmador Valley High1980NFL Defensive LinemanDenver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs and Carolina Panthers
Joel KribelAmador Valley High1995PGA Golf Pro
Sandy La BeauxCalifornia High1978NFL & USFL SafetyTampa Bay Buccaneers and Houston Gamblers1981 NCAA Division II 400 Meter IM Hurdles National Champion
Mark MadsenSan Ramon Valley High1994NBA Power ForwardLos Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota TimberwolvesAssistant Coach for the Los Angeles Lakers
Sean MannionFoothill High2010NFL QuarterbackLos Angeles Rams
Casey MerrillMonte Vista High1974NFL PlayerGreen Bay Packers, New Orleans Saints, and the New York Giants
Keith MillardFoothill High1981NFL Defensive LinemenMinnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, Green Bay Packers and the San Francisco 49ersMorris Trophy (1983), 2× Pro Bowl (1988, 1989), 2× First-team All-Pro (1988, 1989), 2× Second-team All-Pro (1986, 1987), NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, 1989 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, 1989 UPI NFC Player of the Year, Second-team All-Time USFL team, 50 Greatest Vikings
Eric MoranFoothill High1979NFL Offensive LinemenHouston Oilers
Rich MoranFoothill High1981NFL Offensive Linemen
Erwin MuellerLivermore High1962NBA & ABA Center/Power ForwardChicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, Seattle SuperSonics, Detroit Pistons, Virginia Squires and the Memphis Tams
Mike NobleMonte Vista High1981NFL PlayerLos Angeles Raiders, New York and New England Patriots
Bob OttoFoothill High1980NFL Defensive EndDallas Cowboys and Houston Oilers
Justin PeelleDublin High1998NFL Tight EndSan Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers and Pittsburgh Steelers
Scott PetersAmador Valley High1997NFL Offensive LinemanPhiladelphia Eagles, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, Carolina Panthers and the Arizona Cardinals
Stephen PiscottyAmador Valley High2009MLB outfielderSt. Louis Cardinals, Oakland Athletics
Chris PaneLivermore High1971NFL Defensive BackDenver Broncos
Brady RaggioSan Ramon Valley High1990MLB PitcherArizona Diamondbacks and St. Louis Cardinals
Bryan ShawLivermore High2005MLB PitcherArizona Diamondbacks and Cleveland Indians
Robby SmithSan Ramon Valley High2016US Olympian - Greco-Roman WrestlingFinished 12th in 125kg group of 2016 Rio Olympics
Jessica SteffensMonte Vista High2005US Olympian - Water PoloSilver Medalist on 2008 US Olympic Water Polo team; Gold Medalist on 2012 US Olympic Water Polo team.
Maggie SteffensMonte Vista High2012US Olympian - Water PoloGold Medalist on 2012 US Olympic Water Polo team; Gold Medalist on 2016 US Olympic Water Polo team; tied Olympic record with 7 goals in a single game at 2012 Olympics.
Joe TerryAmador Valley High1987NFL LinebackerSeattle Seahawks
Erick ThreetsGranada High1999MLB PitcherSan Francisco Giants and Chicago White Sox
Jack TrudeauGranada High1980NFL QuarterbackIndianapolis Colts, New York Jets and Carolina Panthers
Chris VerhulstCalifornia High1984NFL Tight end
Brett VisintainerSan Ramon Valley High2000NFL Place KickerDallas Cowboys
Ryan WhalenMonte Vista High2007NFL Wide ReceiverCincinnati Bengals
Laura WalkerCalifornia High1988US Olympian - SwimmingMember of Bronze Medalist United States women's 4×100-meter freestyle relay team at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.
Andrew WiedemanCalifornia High2007MLS Soccer GoalieFC Dallas, Toronto FC, Ottawa Fury FC
Randy WinnSan Ramon Valley High1992MLB OutfielderTampa Bay Devil Rays, Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals
Ryan WrightCalifornia High2018NFL PunterMinnesota Vikings
Ned YostDublin High1972MLB CatcherMilwaukee Brewers, Texas Rangers and Montreal ExposManager of the Milwaukee Brewers from 2003–2008 and the Kansas City Royals from 2010-2019. Managed Royals to 2015 World Series Championship.

Boy's Athletic Champions

School YearBasketball ChampionFootball ChampionBaseball Champion
Livermore HighSalesian HighSalesian High
co-champions Granada High & SalesianLiberty HighSalesian High
Granada HighAmador Valley HighLivermore High
Livermore HighAmador Valley Highco-champions John Swett High & Albany High
Livermore HighAmador Valley HighJohn Swett High
Amador Valley Highco-champions Amador Valley High & Liberty HighLiberty High
Amador Valley HighAmador Valley HighAmador Valley High
Dublin HighLivermore HighAlbany High
Dublin HighLivermore HighSan Ramon Valley High
Amador Valley HighSan Ramon Valley HighAmador Valley High
Amador Valley HighDublin HighLivermore High
Amador Valley HighGranada HighMonte Vista High
Amador Valley Highco-champions Granada High & Livermore HighSan Ramon Valley High
co-champions Amador Valley High & Livermore HighSan Ramon Valley HighGranada High
co-champions Amador Valley High & Foothill HighDublin Highco-champions Livermore High & Monte Vista High
Amador Valley HighAmador Valley HighAmador Valley High
Amador Valley Highco-champions Monte Vista High & San Ramon Valley HighMonte Vista High
Amador Valley HighMonte Vista HighMonte Vista High
Amador Valley HighMonte Vista HighSan Ramon Valley High
Amador Valley HighSan Ramon Valley HighMonte Vista High
Amador Valley HighSan Ramon Valley HighSan Ramon Valley High
San Ramon Valley Highco-champions Monte Vista High & San Ramon Valley HighSan Ramon Valley High
San Ramon Valley HighMonte Vista HighMonte Vista High
Foothill HighMonte Vista HighFoothill High
San Ramon Valley HighFoothill HighMonte Vista High
Monte Vista HighSan Ramon Valley HighMonte Vista High
San Ramon Valley Highco-champions Amador Valley High & Foothill HighMonte Vista High
San Ramon Valley HighMonte Vista HighGranada High
Amador Valley HighMonte Vista Highco-champions Monte Vista High & San Ramon Valley
Amador Valley HighLivermore HighCalifornia High
Amador Valley HighFoothill Highco-champions California High & San Ramon Valley High
Granada HighFoothill HighCalifornia High
San Ramon Valley HighAmador Valley HighSan Ramon Valley High
Monte Vista HighAmador Valley HighMonte Vista High
Berkeley HighFoothill HighSan Ramon Valley High
co-champions Berkeley High & Foothill HighFoothill HighMonte Vista High
Foothill HighGranada HighMonte Vista High
California HighMonte Vista HighCalifornia High
co-champions Amador Valley High & California HighMonte Vista HighSan Ramon Valley High
Amador Valley HighAmador Valley HighSan Ramon Valley High
San Ramon Valley HighAmador Highco-champions California High & Monte Vista High
co-champions Monte Vista High & San Ramon Valley HighMonte Vista HighCalifornia High
co-champions California High, Foothill High & Monte Vista HighFoothill Highco-champions California High & Livermore High
Monte Vista Highco-champions California High & San Ramon Valley HighLivermore High
De La Salle HighDe La Salle HighDe La Salle High
co-champions De La Salle High & San Ramon Valley HighDe La Salle HighAmador Valley High
De La Salle HighDe La Salle HighSan Ramon Valley High
De La Salle HighDe La Salle HighDe La Salle High
De La Salle Highco-champions California High & San Ramon Valley HighGranada High
Monte VistaCalifornia Highco-champions Amador Valley High, De La Salle High & San Ramon Valley High