Daniel Nguyen came through in the clutch and celebrated by clutching the championship trophy.The former Santa Barbara High standout rallied from a set down to win the clinching match that gave USC a 4-2 victory over Tennessee in the NCAA men’s tennis team final Tuesday in Athens, Ga.It was the second straight championship for Nguyen and the Trojans. USC last won back-to-back titles in 1993-94.Nguyen, a sophomore, who also got the clincher in a 4-2 semifinal win over Virginia, lost … [Read more...]
Paris, Candy, Capone on top in 5th Reef and Run
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Once again Goleta's Zack Paris won the 1-mile swim for the second week in a row at the 5th Reef and Run event at East Beach on Tuesday.Paris, 21, finished with an overall time of 23:32, trailed by Goleta's Katherine Warren, 20, who finished with the time of 24:48.For the 4-mile run, "K. Candy," 41, took first place this week. Her overall finish time was 27:09, which was over a minute faster than the second place winner, Gare Wu, 24, from Goleta, who finished in 28:51.0In the … [Read more...]
Vazquez, Williams joining DP coaching staff
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 By 2 Comments
Former Bishop Diego head basketball coach Ray "Slash" Vazquez won't be without a bench to look after next season, joining Dos Pueblos' coaching staff as an assistant to Joe Zamora."He brings a wealth of experience," Zamora said on Monday of Vazquez, who led the Cardinals to the postseason in five of six seasons as head coach before stepping down this spring.Vazquez takes a spot vacated by departing assistant Matt Wong, who is leaving to pursue a Master's degree in sports … [Read more...]
Sophomore leads Dons into quarterfinals
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Sophomore Kees t'Sas picked up a complete-game shutout on Tuesday in Santa Barbara High's 7-0 road win against Chaminade in the second round of the CIF-SS Division II baseball playoffs. t'Sas also drove in two runs on a pair of hits in a 5-run fourth inning, and allowed just five hits on a total of 87 pitches."He was ahead of the hitters all night, using primarily his curveball," said assistant coach Mike Cooney. "It was also one of our best defensive games of the year."Shortstop Joey … [Read more...]
Maldonado makes all the right moves for Warriors
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
She’s just a freshman, but Carpinteria’s Catalina Maldonado displayed the composure and confidence of a seasoned veteran in Tuesday’s CIF Division-VI second-round softball playoff game against Marshall at home.After giving up a lead-off triple in the fourth inning of 1-1 game, Maldonado collected herself and proceeded to strike out the next three batters. Her brilliant effort provided the spark that led to a 13-1 rout over the startled Eagles.The Warriors scored four runs in … [Read more...]
Cate knocked out in second round by Eagles
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Cate's Jackson Mauze pitched a complete game on Tuesday, but the Rams were knocked out of the CIF-SS Division VII baseball playoffs by Cornerstone Christian — the same team that beat them in the CIF Championship game last year — in the second round by a score of 6-2.The host Rams (10-6) looked uncomfortable defensively on their own field, committing five errors including three which led directly to runs for the Eagles (22-3). Mauze battled on the mound, striking out four and allowing … [Read more...]
Ten Warriors head to NAIA Championships
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Ten Westmont track and field athletes travel to Marion, Indiana this week to participate in the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships to be conducted at Indiana Wesleyan University. The championship event will be held Thursday through Saturday.Six men and four women will compete in 11 events in which All-American and national champion honors are at stake. In order to qualify as an all-American, an athlete must finish in the top six.Senior Brent Lagace and freshman Andrew … [Read more...]
Martony’s next move is to Oklahoma
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 By
Dos Pueblos senior Krista Martony has accepted an offer to play softball at Oklahoma Christian University next season, where she will play at the NAIA Division-I level.Martony, a two-year varsity player that shared captain duties this season, batted .286 her senior year with four RBIs. Martony is also a threat to opposing base runners, as the catcher threw out several of the Channel League's top runnning threats while committing just one error in two seasons behind the plate.Eagles … [Read more...]
