Health and fitness.Those are the keys to success for the SBCC track and field teams, according to Scott Fickerson."We need to keep everyone healthy and train hard on a daily basis," said the Vaqueros' second-year head coach. "Our goal is to improve on last year's performance as a team and qualify more athletes for the So Cal Prelims and Finals."The Vaqueros will compete in the WSC Relays on Friday at Ventura and will host the Easter Relays on March 26.The men placed eighth in the … [Read more...]
SBCC puts up a clean sheet at Hancock
Thursday, February 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
SBCC claimed every set on Thursday and stayed perfect with a 9-0 women's tennis win over Hancock in Santa Maria. The Vaqueros improved to 6-0 overall and 4-0 in the Western State Conference.Terea Tapu, Meghan Schaeffer and Carolina Jaramilla-Loya, the 4-5-6 players, won their matches by a combined 36-3 with Schaeffer winning 6-0, 6-0. Amy Sagraves also blanked her opponent at No. 2 singles."Hancock is improved but so are we," said coach Debbie Ekola. "We play Santa Monica next and I … [Read more...]
UCSB pushes streak to six straight
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
It was looking too easy for first-place UCSB on Wednesday night against a Cal State Northridge team that’s fighting for a higher position in the Big West men’s basketball standings before the conference tournament.The Gauchos were cruising right along, opening a 26-point lead in the second half. Then Northridge decided to make a game of it.UCSB had its lead whittled to two points in the last 25 seconds but managed to stave off the tenacious Matadors with some clutch free-throw … [Read more...]
Owls’ playoff flight grounded
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 By 2 Comments
The most successful girls basketball season in Laguna Blanca's school history came to a close on Wednesday night, as the Owls were stopped 50-45 at Merovick Gym by third-seeded Hillcrest Christian in CIF's Division VI-AA quarterfinals. Head coach Ernie Quiroz's Owls finish with a 13-8 record in a season that included a Condor League championship and two playoff wins. Senior Megan McAlister is the only Owl that won't return next season."It's hard for me to go out with a loss at home … [Read more...]
Aplin’s ‘beast mode’ does trick for SBCC
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Giovanna Aplin had a simple explanation after setting a career high of 20 points that propelled SBCC past L.A. Southwest 88-72 on Wednesday night in the quarterfinals of the South Regional women's basketball playoffs at the Sports Pavilion."Beast mode," she said. "I just wanted to step up for my team and take it to 'em."Aplin, a 5-8 freshman from Thousand Oaks, hit 7-12 from the field and also had eight rebounds and four assists. Shortly after Francesca DeAngelis, the Vaqueros' … [Read more...]
Chargers secure spot in Saturday’s CIF final
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Dos Pueblos' girls water polo team won its 30th game of the season without a loss on Wednesday and in the process punched a ticket for its third-straight CIF final.The two-time defending CIF champion Chargers (30-0) survived Los Alamitos 9-8 at the Woollett Aquatic Center in Irvine and will return to the same venue on Saturday for the CIF Division I final.DP trailed 6-5 in the third quarter but took their 9-8 lead on a Kiley Neushul goal with under two minutes to play in the fourth … [Read more...]
Wilson, May recipients of major Big West awards
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
UCSB swimming head coach Gregg Wilson and senior Anne Marie May were awarded with a pair of major Big West Conference honors it was announced Wednesday by the league office. Wilson was named the 2010 Men's Co-Coach of the Year while May was named the 2010 Women's Swimmer of the Year.Wilson claimed Coach of the Year honors for the record 15th time after leading the UCSB men to another solid season. The Gaucho men finished second at the Big West Championships with 896.5 points, the most the … [Read more...]
UCSB Foil and Saber teams take second
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
he Intercollegiate Fencing Conference of Southern California wrapped up its 2010 season on Saturday with a meet at UC Irvine. Among the top finishers were UC Santa Barbara's Women's Foil and Men's Saber squads, both finishing second in the conference.Both squads boasted records of 9-3. During the season, the Womens Foil team lost only to UCI and top-ranked UC San Diego. The Mens Saber squad lost once to UCLA and twice to UCSD."UC San Diego has a strong program with considerable … [Read more...]
16-Smack smacks competition in Anaheim
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
It was a busy weekend for the Santa Barbara Volleyball Club teams, finishing up their qualifying rounds to secure the divisional placement to start the regular season.On Saturday in Anaheim, Greg Novak’s 16-Smack team took first on the day in the Gold Bracket, cruising through its first two matches by beating New Wave 25-10, 25-12 and 805 Elite 25-18, 25-15.“The team’s near-perfect passing allowed us to easily sweep the first two opponents of the day,” said Novak.In the … [Read more...]
Four score in double-figures, Westmont wins 6th straight
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Warriors came up with a win in their biggest game of the season, and once again they did it as a team.Westmont’s men’s basketball team never trailed No. 15 Fresno Pacific and ended up winning 67-63 at Murchison Gymnasium Tuesday night, extending their winning streak to six.The win was huge for the Warriors’ playoff hopes, putting them at a tie for third in GSAC with the Sun Birds and Azusa Pacific. After going 5-5 the first trip through the GSAC schedule, the Warriors are now … [Read more...]
Jessica makes her Case in second half
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Jessica Case came up big with 21 points in the second half to help lead the Westmont women’s basketball team to a 73-59 over visiting Fresno Pacific on Tuesday, ending a three-game skid.Case had a slow start for the Warriors, finishing the first half with two points, making none of her first five 3-point attempts.“I couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn in the first half,” said Case. “My coaches and teammates encouraging me really helped a ton. They reminded me that I … [Read more...]
