By Withers stands tall

Stanford University women’s soccer player Callie Withers of Los Altos Hills made Soccer America’s Team of the Week for Sept. 16-22 for her play at the Stanford Nike Invitational. The midfielder played a key role in the Cardinal’s 4-0 wins over Oklahoma and Florida. Withers netted her second goal of the season against Florida when she connected on a 30-yard blast. Withers is a 1999 graduate of Gunn High.

Sports social

Mountain View High’s fourth annual Sports Kick-off Social is set for 7:30-10 p.m., Saturday, at the historic Adobe Building, 157 Moffett Blvd. Meet the coaches and see what the sports boosters are planning for this year. For more information, e-mail mvhssports@hotmail.com.

Players wanted

The Mountain View Recreation Division seeks teams for its adult basketball and coed volleyball leagues at the Mountain View Sports Pavilion. Wednesday night basketball is $600 for 12 games, plus playoffs (top four teams). Thursday night volleyball costs $360 for 12 matches, plus playoffs. For more information, call 903-6404.

Play ball

Mountain View-Los Altos Babe Ruth holds sign-ups 6-7 p.m., Saturdays, through Oct. 26. The spring baseball league is for players 13-18. Registration is held at the scorer’s booth at McKelvey Ballpark in Mountain View. The early-bird price for 20 games, plus all-stars, is $73 (ages 13-15) and $84 (16-18). For more information, call 966-8027.

Getting grants

The Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame has issued its 2003 Youth Fund grant applications. Non-profit youth organizations and schools may apply for the grants, providing needed sports equipment. The deadline for returning applications is Jan. 31. For an application, call (415) 352-8827.