(This post has been updated.) It is finally here. After more than three years of planning, discussing and numerous construction delays, Benicia High School’s stadium is open for play, following a grand opening ceremony Thursday. In 2014, Benicia residents voted to approve Measure S, a ballot initiative aimed at providing $49.6 million in bond funding […]
Photo: (Bocce) ball’s in your court
Champion boxer now offering kids’ classes in Benicia
By Megan Vaneck Special to the Herald “Whose stuff is all this, man? Pick it up. Don’t just leave it on the ground.” Many Benicians may not know there’s a Global Boxing Organization championship boxer right in our own backyard who’s dedicated himself to teaching the values and basics of boxing to eager little ears. […]
Jeff Moriarty: Shining stars in Benicia sports
By Jeff Moriarty Special to the Herald This is a story of a journey through youth sports with my daughter, Emma Moriarty. Born with cerebral palsy and wheelchair bound, Emma could not participate in sports along with her peers. So we became fans instead. Along the way we saw incredible athletic performances, and we witnessed […]
James Garrett: Early ’60s Benicia sports memories
It is my belief that it is not out of the ordinary for people to look back on their youth, recall memories and reminisce. I’m doing that here. It’s a good thing that in my old age I still have the scrapbooks from my youth. In the Benicia where I grew up, things were obviously […]
Palmer named new head coach for Benicia High varsity baseball
When legendary Benicia High baseball coach Jim Bowles retired last spring after 16 seasons managing the varsity Panthers, finding his replacement was a no-brainer. Assistant coach Eliot Palmer, a former Panthers player and 2001 BHS graduate, was promoted to succeed Bowles as manager. It’s the first head coaching job for Palmer, a Bowles protégé and […]
Letters: Bocce ball season coming soon
Let’s roll For those who may not be aware, in November the Benicia City Council gave the community an early Christmas present when they voted to approve the contract for the construction of two additional bocce courts next to the existing courts behind the City Library. _On behalf of the Benicia Bocce Board, I extend […]
Former Benicia great Austin Carr getting recognition after leading Big 10 in receiving
Former Benicia High great Austin Carr has been getting a lot of recognition after leading college football’s Big 10 in receiving this season. Carr – a fifth-year senior at Northwestern University and Benicia High’s single-season leader in rushing yards (1,481), combined rushing/receiving yards (2,325) and total points (196) – was one of three finalists for […]
Ultimate Frisbee enthusiasts: Benicia High club hoping to form league for sport
Benicia High School is awash with student clubs this year. Some allow students to bond over shared interests. Others allow them to create art or music. Others allow them to raise awareness and create dialogue over social issues. Then there are others, like the Ultimate Frisbee Club, which allow students to go outside, get […]
James Garrett: Former Benicia High School star athletes make good
Benicia High School has had many fine athletes move on past their playing days to successful careers. The foundation for many of those careers is based on remembering their roots and applying that learning time to helping others. It is passing the torch. I am very proud of all those written of here and all […]