Rebecca Saraceno, this past season’s Big West player of the year from UCSB, will combine with former teammate Lauren McLaughlin to compete in the College Beach Volleyball Championships this weekend at West Beach.The women’s doubles event is being held in conjunction with the AVP Santa Barbara Open and is part of CBS College Sports Network’s Alt Games. The action kicks off with pool play on Saturday morning at 8:30, with the final scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Sunday.The tournament, … [Read more...]
Ivanov-Fastrez move into Round of 16
Thursday, April 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Nikolay Ivanov and Regis Fastrez of SBCC moved into the Round of 16 on a windy Thursday in the Southern Cal Regional men's tennis tournament at Cal State Northridge.After a bye, Ivanov-Fastrez topped Eric Lu-Gordon Paitimusa of Mt. San Antonio 6-0, 7-6 (6) in the Round of 32. They'll take on Paul Negapetyan-Dinusha Wijesuriya of WSC rival Glendale on Friday.SBCC's other doubles team, Tommy McNichols-Quentin Richelle, lost a close battle to Eitan Weisner-Ryan Daza of Mt. SAC 7-6 (2), 7-6 … [Read more...]
Garcia’s 85 lifts Bishop to second place
Thursday, April 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Garrett Garcia shot a personal-best 85 on Thursday to lead the Bishop Diego golf team to a second-place finish at the fourth Frontier League Tournament. The Cardinals edged Nordhoff by just one stroke, finishing at 451.The Cardinals are currently tied for second place with the Rangers, while Grace Brethren holds a slight lead. Bishop's next match is at Frontier League Tournament #5 on Tuesday at Lost Canyons.FRONTIER LEAGUE GOLF TOURNAMENT #41. Grace Brethren 426 2. Bishop … [Read more...]
No. 1 Sunbirds burn Warrior netters, 6-3
Thursday, April 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
In the final match of the regular season, top-ranked Fresno Pacific (18-1, 14-0 GSAC) picked up a 6-3 Golden State Athletic Conference victory over eighth-ranked Westmont Men's Tennis on Thursday afternoon at the Abbott Tennis Courts. Despite the loss, the Warriors (9-9, 6-8 GSAC) demonstrated that they are ready to compete at the upcoming NAIA National Championships. Injuries appear to be the Warriors' biggest obstacle.The Warriors concluded the season in fifth place in the GSAC standings. … [Read more...]
Koski-Minc comeback highlights AVP qualifier field
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 By 1 Comment
Ben Koski and Jeff Minc are getting back together for the AVP Nivea Santa Barbara Open pro beach volleyball tournament at West Beach.Friends and volleyball partners since their days at Santa Barbara High, Koski and Minc toiled six years on the AVP Tour before hanging it up in 2007 when Koski suffered a knee injury. They are reuniting for Thursday’s qualifier, from which eight teams will earn spots in the 32-team main draw.The 64-team men’s and 49-team women’s qualifiers … [Read more...]
Grajeda gives up just one hit to Warriors
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 By
St. Bonaventure's Josh Grajeda had the right stuff on Wednesday, shutting down Carpinteria's visiting baseball team 3-1 for a Tri-Valley League victory.Grajeda allowed just one unearned run to improve his record to 5-0 on the season.Victor Garcia recorded the Warriors only hit, a single in the third inning. That was the same inning that Carpinteria scored its one run, made possible by an error with two outs that allowed Stephen Blum to score from second base.Blum pitched a complete … [Read more...]
Dons snatch win from No. 4 Peninsula
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Santa Barbara High's 10-8 non-league victory at Peninsula was a stunning one on Wednesday, according to Dons head coach Steve Geremia."We practically had every nail in the coffin," Geremia said of his team's chances late in the match. "It's as good a win as I can remember in a long time."The No. 2 Dons and the No. 4 Panthers were deadlocked at 8-8 with two matches still playing, one singles and one doubles. Santa Barbara trailed late in each but battled back to win both sets in … [Read more...]
Chargers fall out of first-place contention
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Hannah Harris struck out six Buena batters on Wednesday, allowing just two earned runs and a walk, but the Dos Pueblos softball team fell to the host Bulldogs 7-3. The loss keeps Buena undefeated in the Channel League at 7-0, while also ensuring that DP will not finish in first place."I think Buena just wanted it a little bit more," said coach Donn Roberts. "We play them at our place Friday, so if we win that we'll lock up second place and go to CIF. As long as we get into CIF we're … [Read more...]
San Marcos web-gems not enough against Rio Mesa
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
San Marcos may have committed four errors and lost 7-0 to visiting Rio Mesa on Wednesday, but the Royals' softball team also pulled off some of the best defensive plays that coach Alex Sheldon has seen in his six years with the team.One was a first — the first 5-4-3 double play one of Sheldon's teams have executed. Natalie Williams was the third-base catalyst on that play, and she also pulled off a 5-3 double-play and made a diving snag of a line drive. Freshman shortstop Hannah Ball, who … [Read more...]
Lions eat up Warriors
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Oaks Christian hand raced past Carpinteria in a Tri-Valley League meet on Wednesday, as both the Lions boys and girls teams routed the Warriors.Carpinteria had some solid individual performances, however, highlighted by senior John Bustillos' win in the shot put. Bustillos' throw of 46 feet, 1.5 inches was a new personal best by more than a foot.Shelby Dunlap won the high jump and the girls 4x400 relay team edged the Lions.The Warriors are hosting next Thursday's Tri-Valley League … [Read more...]
Rams roll over Cornerstone with ease
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Cate's boys volleyball team made quick work of visiting Cornerstone Christian on Wednesday afternoon, finishing off the Eagles 25-15, 25-4, 25-14.Joe Gottwald and Stu Engs shared a team-high in kills with nine kills and Houston Bradley chipped in six more. Christian Lowe's six aces helped the Rams run off Cornerstone in three games.Cate (5-1 Condor League) plays a non-league game on Friday hosting Mission Prep. … [Read more...]
Reef and Run Series peels off season-opener
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Carpinteria's Sue Beatty was the duathlon champion at Tuesday's Reef & Run, the season-opener for the weekly ocean-swim-and-run event held at the Cabrillo Bath House throughout the summer.The weather wasn't very summer-like quite yet as the evening turned out to be grey and cool, but several dozen committed athletes braved the conditions, including 55-degree water temperatures, to compete in a variety of races.Beatty completed the duathlon with a winning combined time of 41 … [Read more...]
