East Bay Athletic League

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East Bay Athletic League
FormerlyEast Bay Division of DVAL
Founded1964
Sports fielded
  • 19
    • men's: 8
    • women's: 3
    • coeducational: 8
No. of teams
Headquarters CA
Region East San Francisco Bay Area
Official 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 III Granada High2011NFL Running Back Oakland Raiders, Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs
Louie Aguiar Granada High1984NFL Punter New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears
Brad Bergesen Foothill High2004NFL Punter/Place Kicker Los Angeles Rams
David Bingham California High2008MLS Soccer Goalie San Jose Earthquakes and LA Galaxy Member 2016 United States National Team
Mike Burke Amador Valley High1968NFL Punter/Place Kicker Los Angeles Rams
Mike CaldwellSan Ramon Valley High1989NFL Wide Receiver San Francisco 49ers
Chuck Cary California High1978MLB Pitcher Detroit Tigers, Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox
Brandon Crawford Foothill High2005MLB Shortstop San Francisco Giants World 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 Creamer Foothill 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 Crow Amador Valley High1978MISL Soccer Defender San Diego Sockers NASL 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 Crudale Monte Vista High1995MLB Pitcher St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers
Mark Davis Granada High1978MLB Pitcher Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres, Kansas City Royals, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, Milwaukee Brewers 2× All-Star (1988, 1989), NL Cy Young Award (1989), NL Rolaids Relief Man of the Year (1989)
Troy Dayak Livermore High1988MLS Soccer Defender San Jose Earthquakes
Taylor Dent Monte 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 Ertz Monte Vista High2009NFL Tight end Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Champion in 2017; 2017 Pro Bowl
Todd Fischer Foothill High1988PGA Golf Pro
Chris Geile Amador Valley High1982NFL Offensive Guard Detroit Lions
John Gesek San Ramon Valley High1983NFL Offensive Lineman Los Angeles Raiders, Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins
Gavin Glinton Livermore High1997MLS Soccer Forward Chicago Fire, Los Angeles Galaxy, Dallas Burn, Charleston Battery and San Jose Earthquakes
Brandon Gonzales Granada High2002Professional BoxerMiddleweight / Super Middleweight21 Fights; 18-1-1 with 1 No-Decision
J.R. Graham Monte Vista High1995MLB Pitcher Minnesota Twins
Bob GregorMonte Vista High1974NFL Defensive Back San Diego Chargers
Rob HeidgerSan Ramon Valley High1987AVP Volleyball PlayerSydney 2000 Summer Olympics
Roy Helu San Ramon Valley High2006NFL Running Back Washington Redskins and Oakland Raiders
Cory Higgins Monte Vista High2007NBA Guard Charlotte Hornets
Austin Hooper De La Salle High2013NFL Tight End Atlanta Falcons
Robert Jenkins Dublin High1981NFL Offensive Tackle Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Raiders and Oakland Raiders
Brian Johnson Granada High1992MLS Soccer Midfielder Kansas City Wizards
Randy Johnson Livermore High1982MLB Pitcher Montreal Expos, Seattle Mariners, Houston Astros, Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants 10× 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 Kane Amador Valley High1972NFL Running Back Detroit Lions and Washington Redskins
Brandon Kolb San Ramon Valley High1991MLB Pitcher San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers
Jeff Kopp San Ramon Valley High1990NFL Linebacker Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens and the New England Patriots
Greg Kragen Amador Valley High1980NFL Defensive Lineman Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs and Carolina Panthers
Joel Kribel Amador Valley High1995PGA Golf Pro
Sandy La BeauxCalifornia High1978NFL & USFL Safety Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Houston Gamblers 1981 NCAA Division II 400 Meter IM Hurdles National Champion
Mark Madsen San Ramon Valley High1994NBA Power Forward Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves Assistant Coach for the Los Angeles Lakers
Sean Mannion Foothill High2010NFL Quarterback Los Angeles Rams
Casey Merrill Monte Vista High1974NFL Player Green Bay Packers, New Orleans Saints, and the New York Giants
Keith Millard Foothill High1981NFL Defensive Linemen Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, Green Bay Packers and the San Francisco 49ers Morris 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 Moran Foothill High1979NFL Offensive Linemen Houston Oilers
Rich Moran Foothill High1981NFL Offensive Linemen Green Bay Packers
Erwin Mueller Livermore High1962NBA & ABA Center/Power Forward Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, Seattle SuperSonics, Detroit Pistons, Virginia Squires and the Memphis Tams
Mike NobleMonte Vista High1981NFL Player Los Angeles Raiders, New York and New England Patriots
Bob OttoFoothill High1980NFL Defensive End Dallas Cowboys and Houston Oilers
Justin Peelle Dublin High1998NFL Tight End San Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers and Pittsburgh Steelers
Scott Peters Amador Valley High1997NFL Offensive Lineman Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, Carolina Panthers and the Arizona Cardinals
Stephen Piscotty Amador Valley High2009MLB outfielder St. Louis Cardinals, Oakland Athletics
Chris PaneLivermore High1971NFL Defensive Back Denver Broncos
Brady Raggio San Ramon Valley High1990MLB Pitcher Arizona Diamondbacks and St. Louis Cardinals
Bryan Shaw Livermore High2005MLB Pitcher Arizona Diamondbacks and Cleveland Indians
Robby Smith San Ramon Valley High2016US Olympian - Greco-Roman WrestlingFinished 12th in 125kg group of 2016 Rio Olympics
Jessica Steffens Monte Vista High2005US Olympian - Water PoloSilver Medalist on 2008 US Olympic Water Polo team; Gold Medalist on 2012 US Olympic Water Polo team.
Maggie Steffens Monte 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 Terry Amador Valley High1987NFL Linebacker Seattle Seahawks
Erick Threets Granada High1999MLB Pitcher San Francisco Giants and Chicago White Sox
Jack Trudeau Granada High1980NFL Quarterback Indianapolis Colts, New York Jets and Carolina Panthers
Chris Verhulst California High1984NFL Tight end Houston Oilers
Brett VisintainerSan Ramon Valley High2000NFL Place Kicker Dallas Cowboys
Ryan Whalen Monte Vista High2007NFL Wide Receiver Cincinnati Bengals
Laura Walker California 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 Wiedeman California High2007MLS Soccer Goalie FC Dallas, Toronto FC, Ottawa Fury FC
Randy Winn San Ramon Valley High1992MLB Outfielder Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals
Ryan Wright California High2018NFL Punter Minnesota Vikings
Ned Yost Dublin High1972MLB Catcher Milwaukee Brewers, Texas Rangers and Montreal Expos Manager 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
1964-65Livermore HighSalesian HighSalesian High
1965-66co-champions Granada High & SalesianLiberty HighSalesian High
1966-67Granada HighAmador Valley HighLivermore High
1967-68Livermore HighAmador Valley Highco-champions John Swett High & Albany High
1968-69Livermore HighAmador Valley HighJohn Swett High
1969-70Amador Valley Highco-champions Amador Valley High & Liberty HighLiberty High
1970-71Amador Valley HighAmador Valley HighAmador Valley High
1971-72Dublin HighLivermore HighAlbany High
1972-73Dublin HighLivermore HighSan Ramon Valley High
1973-74Amador Valley HighSan Ramon Valley HighAmador Valley High
1974-75Amador Valley HighDublin HighLivermore High
1975-76Amador Valley HighGranada HighMonte Vista High
1976-77Amador Valley Highco-champions Granada High & Livermore HighSan Ramon Valley High
1977-78co-champions Amador Valley High & Livermore HighSan Ramon Valley HighGranada High
1978-79co-champions Amador Valley High & Foothill HighDublin Highco-champions Livermore High & Monte Vista High
1979-80Amador Valley HighAmador Valley HighAmador Valley High
1980-81Amador Valley Highco-champions Monte Vista High & San Ramon Valley HighMonte Vista High
1981-82Amador Valley HighMonte Vista HighMonte Vista High
1982-83Amador Valley HighMonte Vista HighSan Ramon Valley High
1983-84Amador Valley HighSan Ramon Valley HighMonte Vista High
1984-85Amador Valley HighSan Ramon Valley HighSan Ramon Valley High
1985-86San Ramon Valley Highco-champions Monte Vista High & San Ramon Valley HighSan Ramon Valley High
1986-87San Ramon Valley HighMonte Vista HighMonte Vista High
1987-88Foothill HighMonte Vista HighFoothill High
1988-89San Ramon Valley HighFoothill HighMonte Vista High
1989-90Monte Vista HighSan Ramon Valley HighMonte Vista High
1990-91San Ramon Valley Highco-champions Amador Valley High & Foothill HighMonte Vista High
1991-92San Ramon Valley HighMonte Vista HighGranada High
1992-93Amador Valley HighMonte Vista Highco-champions Monte Vista High & San Ramon Valley
1993-94Amador Valley HighLivermore HighCalifornia High
1994-95Amador Valley HighFoothill Highco-champions California High & San Ramon Valley High
1995-96Granada HighFoothill HighCalifornia High
1996-97San Ramon Valley HighAmador Valley HighSan Ramon Valley High
1997-98Monte Vista HighAmador Valley HighMonte Vista High
1998-99Berkeley HighFoothill HighSan Ramon Valley High
1999-00co-champions Berkeley High & Foothill HighFoothill HighMonte Vista High
2000-01Foothill HighGranada HighMonte Vista High
2001-02California HighMonte Vista HighCalifornia High
2002-03co-champions Amador Valley High & California HighMonte Vista HighSan Ramon Valley High
2003-04Amador Valley HighAmador Valley HighSan Ramon Valley High
2004-05San Ramon Valley HighAmador Highco-champions California High & Monte Vista High
2005-06co-champions Monte Vista High & San Ramon Valley HighMonte Vista HighCalifornia High
2006-07co-champions California High, Foothill High & Monte Vista HighFoothill Highco-champions California High & Livermore High
2007-08Monte Vista Highco-champions California High & San Ramon Valley HighLivermore High
2008-09De La Salle HighDe La Salle HighDe La Salle High
2009-10co-champions De La Salle High & San Ramon Valley HighDe La Salle HighAmador Valley High
2010-11De La Salle HighDe La Salle HighSan Ramon Valley High
2011-12De La Salle HighDe La Salle HighDe La Salle High
2012-13De La Salle Highco-champions California High & San Ramon Valley HighGranada High
2013-14Monte VistaCalifornia Highco-champions Amador Valley High, De La Salle High & San Ramon Valley High
2014-15co-champions De La Salle High & Monte Vista Highco-champions California High & Foothill Highco-champions De La Salle High & Monte Vista High
2015-16De La Salle HighFoothill HighDe La Salle High
2016-17Dublin HighMonte Vista HighSan Ramon Valley High
2017-18Dublin HighSan Ramon Valley HighDe La Salle High
2018-19De La Salle HighDe La Salle High - Mountain Division

Granada High - Valley Division

De La Salle High
2019-20Dublin HighDe La Salle High - Mountain Division

Amador Valley - Valley Division

No Champion - COVID
2020-21De La Salle HighDe La Salle High - Mountain Division

Foothill High - Valley Division

De La Salle
2021-22De La Salle HighDe La Salle High - Mountain Division

Foothill High - Valley Division

De La Salle High
2022-23Dougherty ValleyDe La Salle High - Mountain Division

Foothill High - Valley Division

TBD

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