Jennifer Jimenez knocked in five runs on three doubles Wednesday as the Bishop Diego softball team picked up a mercy-rule win over visiting Cate, 13-3.Jimenez, Bishop's starting pitcher, combined with Annette Gonzales on a one-hitter in the contest, and freshman Diana Sleep went 3-for-3 with four runs scored. … [Read more...]
Gauchos end losing streak with 15-8 victory over Aztecs
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Three losses in a row that totaled just 10 runs were easily forgotten on Wednesday as the UCSB baseball team toppled No. 21 San Diego State, 15-8 at Tony Gwynn Stadium, splitting the home and home series.The Gauchos, 15-8 overall, jumped out to a 13-0 lead as Mark Haddow hit a two-run home run and Matt Valaika added a three-run shot during a seven-run second inning. … [Read more...]
Late rally too late for Rams against Oak Park
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Cate boys lacrosse team rose to the challenge Wednesday, narrowly falling to a formidable opponent in Oak Park, 6-4. The Rams were behind 3-0 at the end of the first half, but they maintained their grip on the game. Goalkeeper Conrad Kurth was able to stop sixteen shots, including several one-on-ones. Ugo Nwasike and Will Weaver played strong defense throughout the game, combining impressive clearing skills with aggressiveness on ground balls. … [Read more...]
Bishop fends off improved Seraphs, 11-7
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Just a week after beating St. Bonaventure 18-0, Bishop Diego's boy tennis team found itself facing a much-improved Seraphs squad at home in Tuesday's 11-7 win.Nick Mathis and Sean Strathford-Jones went 3-0 as a doubles pair while Jordan Ekola and Matthew Grimes each went 3-0 in singles play. On Thursday, the Cardinals (4-4, 2-1 Frontier League) travel to first-place Villanova in hopes of avenging a comeback win by the Wildcats in their last match. … [Read more...]
