Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser take home $600,000 for winning second straight FIVB tournament in Europe, READ MORERoberto Nelson in on Sports Illustrated story on college recruiting, READ MORESBWPC girls teams compete in Palo Alto at Junior Olympics, DAY 1 RECAP, DAY 2 RECAP, DAY 3 RECAPTerry Schroeder's men's USA Water Polo team just misses out on bronze at FINA World Championships, READ MORE … [Read more...]
Loftus cruises to Nite Moves victory
Friday, July 31, 2009 By Leave a Comment
John Loftus sailed to a 24-second victory in Wednesday's Nite Moves 5k, beating out Carpinteria's Ricky Ho with a time of 16 minutes and 40 seconds. It was a large turnout with 220 competitors and male heavy at the top, with Ventura's Carrie Welther being the first female finisher in 29th place. After Ho came Steve Harding, Justin Whittet and Aaron Kleefisch. Chris Arntz shot to the front of the aquathon for the fourth straight week, but fell off his pace slightly from the week … [Read more...]
Foresters fall to Oaks 11-1
Friday, July 31, 2009 By Leave a Comment
It was one of those days for the Santa Barbara Foresters, who were blown out by the Conejo Oaks 11-1 in Thousand Oaks Thursday.Starter John Lambert uncharacteristically allowed eight runs in just 2.2 innings on six hits and six walks. Nick Di Napoli did a solid job in relief, giving up just one run on three hits in 3.1 innings of work.FORESTERS TEAM PAGEUCSB Gaucho Kevin Gelinas was outstanding in his start for the Oaks, pitching seven innings of 3-hit ball and giving up just one run … [Read more...]
Yocum survives playoff to repeat at SB Open
Thursday, July 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Shannon Yocum's birdie putt on the third playoff hole finally did it, as the recent Cal grad and aspiring touring pro clinched a second straight Santa Barbara Women's Open on Thursday at Sandpiper Golf Course. Yocum outlasted first-day leader Kendra Vallone and younger sister Stephanie Yocum after all three carded 145 strokes through 36 holes. … [Read more...]
Califano, Paragon make presence felt at UFC Expo
Thursday, July 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Team Paragon came through with some head-turning fights at the UFC Expo/Grapplers Quest in Las Vegas that was part of the celebration leading up to UFC 100 two weeks ago.It has been said that this year's Grapplers Quest at the UFC Fan Expo was the largest Submission Grappling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament in the history of the sport.Jeff Glover won the men's advanced division in absolute Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by defeating Wilson Reis via points by locking in a toe hold with ten … [Read more...]
Foresters bottled up by Oaks
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Santa Barbara Foresters hit a speed bump on Wednesday, falling 4-1 to the visiting Conejo Oaks after having won 12 of the previous 13 games.The rubber-match is Thursday in Thousand Oaks.Tim Kelley (6-1) gave up four runs in six innings and was docked his first loss of the season for the Foresters (35-11,18-5), who have only four regular-season games left before the NBC World Series in Wichita, Kansas. … [Read more...]
Cloud takes baseball coaching baton from Moulton at Bishop
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Bishop Diego announced Wednesday that Casey Cloud will be taking over the school's baseball program next year to fill the void left by departing head coach Brian Moulton.Cloud, a graduate of Santa Barbara High, played in the College World Series as a catcher at UCLA and played professionally in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization for three years. Cloud also played and is currently a coach for the Santa Barbara Foresters.Moulton guided the Cardinals to postseason births in two of his … [Read more...]
Myers gets UCSB baseball promotion
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Tom Myers, who is entering his 10th season as a coach with the UCSB baseball team, has been promoted to Associate Head Coach, it was announced on Wednesday by Director of Athletics, Mark Massari.Myers has been the Gauchos' assistant coach, pitching coach and recruiting coordinator during his time at UCSB under head coach Bob Brontsema, while his other duties have included academic affairs and Gaucho Baseball Camp. The new title comes with the added responsibility of alumni development. … [Read more...]
Gaucho women picked fifth in Big West
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The UCSB women's volleyball team was picked to finish fifth in the Big West's Coaches Preseason Poll, released by the conference on Tuesday.The Gauchos return several key players from last year's squad and thus are expected to finish higher than they ended the 2008 season. UCSB will be led by senior outside hitter Rebecca Saraceno (2.23 kills per set) junior setter Dana Vargas (8.47 assists per set) and 2008 All-Freshman Team selection Lily Lopez (0.97 kills per set, 0.66 blocks per set). … [Read more...]
Stafford keeps Conejo down, 5-3
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Sam Stafford struck out eight Conejo Oaks on Tuesday, leading the Santa Barbara Foresters to a 5-3 victory on the road to improve their record to 35-10 on the season.Stafford, a starting pitcher from the University of Texas, went 5 1/3 innings and upped his record to 3-1 on the season while lowering his ERA to 2.74. … [Read more...]
Crabbe getting used to life in minor leagues
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A month after signing with the Cincinnati Reds, Tim Crabbe has made five starts for the Billings Mustangs and is settling into the life of a minor league ball player. The Mustangs are the Rookie Advance Affiliate for the Reds in Billings, Montana."Right now I am living in a hotel next to our field until they find me a host family," said Crabbe, who pitched at Westmont for three years. "Everything we do is planned out a day in advance. We arrive several hours before game time for early … [Read more...]
Western U.S. champs lose 1-0 heartbreaker to South Texas
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 By 1 Comment
The Santa Barbara Soccer Club’s Boys ’93 White team had their unbeaten streak come to an abrupt end this past weekend at the US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup National Finals in Raleigh, North Carolina. After 15 straight wins beginning in April and running through the California State Cup tournament, the Presidents Cup Region IV tournament in Pasco, Washington in June and culminating in the Presidents Cup National Finals in Raleigh, Santa Barbara fell to the South Texas Thunder United, 1-0. … [Read more...]
