Gravett Foundation holds tennis tourney

0 Comments | Oakland Tribune, Sep 12, 2007 | by STAFF REPORTS

FREMONT -- The Betsy Gravett Cancer Foundation will hold its 11th annual tennis tournament Saturday and Sunday at The Club at Mission Hills.

The foundation was established to support local cancer patients financially while they struggle in their fight against the disease.

Over 10 years ago, Betsy Gravett, a local resident and tennis pro, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Gravett realized there are many expenses not covered by traditional medical insurance.

Hence, The Betsy Gravett Cancer Foundation was formed to help Betsy and other cancer patients living in the Tri-Valley area, by providing funds for items such as transportation, child care and medical needs not covered by insurance.

Through contributions, the foundation has raised over $250,000 and has made grants to 50 local families.

Gravett resides in Fremont with her husband, Rick, and 2-year- old grandson, Jayden. She has two daughters, Kelly, who lives in Santa Cruz, and Katie, who lives in San Mateo.

Betsy Gravett is a teaching pro at The Club at Mission Hills, where she has been for 15 years, and where she served as the Tennis Program Manager. A Southern California native, she attended Chico State and UCLA. After leaving UCLA she played on the Avon Futures and Pacific Northwest Circuits. In addition, she has worked for Larry and Billie Jean King promoting professional tournaments and World Team Tennis.

For more information, visit http://www.gravettfoundation.org.

Youth soccer

The Juice, an under-12 girls soccer team, won its season opener against Team 229, 9-1. The Juice also won the second game, beating the Earthquakes 4-0.

In the game against the Earthquakes, Claire Normoyle got things started for the Juice, taking the ball down the field and scoring in the first half. In the second half, Harleen Singh scored on a pass from Emily Hoeven.

Tori Nelson had several shots on goal, capping them with a shot that got by the Earthquakes goalie, who knocked down several of the Juice's shots.

For the Juice, outstanding defense was played by Mary Fowler, Kristi Ocon and Emily Hoeven, who had several defensive plays that prevented Earthquakes scoring opportunities.

The last Juice goal came from Peyton Cook. With seconds left in the game, the Earthquakes had a final scoring opportunity but second half Juice goalie Alexia Dentoni recorded a big save, sealing the shutout.