After graduating five seniors from the 2009-10 men's basketball team, Westmont Head Coach John Moore has announced the signing of nine new recruits for the 2010-11 season."This is potentially one of the strongest recruiting classes we have had in a long time," said Moore of the incoming class of five freshmen and four transfers. "They fill a lot of different holes - from post players to guards to wings. Most of these recruits played for a team that was at the height of its success as a … [Read more...]
DPLL U7 Sluggers capture Ventura tournament
Thursday, June 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Dos Pueblos Little League 7-and-under Sluggers team overcame an early pool play defeat to win the 2010 Ventura Pre-All Star Tournament June 19-20 at Huntsinger Park in Ventura. DPLL Sluggers combined superb defense and outstanding hitting to slug their way to a 23-7 championship victory against the undefeated and top-seeded host team from Saticoy Little League.The Sluggers, managed by local pediatrician Dr. Dan Brennan, included players Sarah Baker, Josh Brennan, Reeve and Trevor Craig, … [Read more...]
Binder feeling at ease in Nite Moves ocean swim
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 By 3 Comments
Adrienne Binder is making waves in ocean swimming.A former standout in the pool at San Marcos High and Auburn University, she won the 1-kilometer swim off Leadbetter Beach at Nite Moves No. 8 Wednesday.Binder last week won a special women’s swim at Nite Moves. This time she took the overall race in 14 minutes, 36 seconds.JP Jackson came down from Solvang and won the 5-kilometer run n 17:48.The aquathon was won by Kyle Visin in 37:55. He did the swim in 16:02 and the run in … [Read more...]
Foresters stave off Legends for two-game sweep
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Despite leaving eight runners aboard and committing two errors, the Santa Barbara Foresters pulled out a 6-3 victory to sweep a two-game series against the Menlo Park Legends at Caesar Uyesaka Stadium on Wednesday.“We lacked a real killer instinct early in the game. We had to grind this game out and we did grind it out,” said Forester manager Bill Pintard.With two outs in the top of the first, Menlo’s Ben Clowe drove a ball to centerfield, just under the glove of diving … [Read more...]
Throwdown at the Showgrounds Results
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
YOUNG BLOOD FIGHT CARD FIGHT NO. 1 — Kyle Smith def. Daniel Garcia FIGHT NO. 2 — Anthony Dakurus def. Scotty Robins FIGHT NO. 3 — Eliott Amador def. Josh Johnson FIGHT NO. 4 — Shaun Baker def. Mike Perez FIGHT NO. 5 — Tyson Mendeas def. Bruno Casillas FIGHT NO. 6 — Jason Quintero def. Ivan Watts FIGHT NO. 7 — Greg BAker def. Tim Riscen FIGHT NO. 8 — Doug Elder def. Teddy Cabugos FIGHT NO. 9 — John Hackleman def. Robbie Valance FIGHT NO. 10 — Makani … [Read more...]
Foresters get out-hit but beat Legends, 5-3
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Santa Barbara Foresters won 5-3 in the first of a two-game series against the visiting Menlo Park Legends on Tuesday.“Menlo Park is a really good team, so anytime you can pick up a win against a team like that, it’s always a good win,” said third baseman Graham Saiko, who went 2-4 in the game with a triple and RBI..Winning pitcher Kevin Chambers threw five innings, allowing six hits and two runs while striking out eight. Chambers tossed two of his eight strikeouts in the … [Read more...]
Stewart leads the pack again in 1-mile swim
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Stewart Reid won the 1-mile ocean swim for the fourth time this season in the weekly Santa Barbara Reef and Run Series at East Beach on Tuesday afternoon.Stewart, 37, finished his swim in the choppy water in 24 minutes, 2 seconds.In the 1-kilometer swim, Jon Lewis, 56, of Carpinteria came in first place in 23:28.Greg Husak, after winning the last two 4-mile runs in the series, took the 2-mile run in 11:28.The 4-mile run was won by Jennifer Beckerman in 27:01Geoff Gray … [Read more...]
Todd, Phil recognized for their performance in Prague
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The national media is paying attention to the success of local beach volleyball stars Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser in a non-Olympic year.The national newspaper USA Today on Monday named Rogers and Dalhausser as its athletes of the week after their amazing comeback performance at the Swatch-FIVB Patria Direct Open in Prague, Czech Republic.After losing in the second round, the 2008 Olympic champions survived five elimination matches before beating Brazil’s Alison Ceruti and … [Read more...]
New Betties bring it in latest bout
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Mission City Brawlin Betties hosted their final roller derby of the summer on Saturday, June 12, when they faced one of their most challenging opponents this season in CCRD's SLO Slammers at Earl Warren Showgrounds.With several veteran players unable to bout due to injury, MCBB had four fresh meat players- Lem E. Atom, Puff Puff Pass, Vicious Vagintina, and Miss Hisssss- making their derby debut against an experienced CCRD team, and the odds seemed to be stacked against them.CCRD … [Read more...]
Injury-riddled SBVC 16-Smack presses forward
Monday, June 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Santa Barbara Volleyball Club's 16-Smack team was missing four players due to injury or illness and had just one sub at the Regionals in Anaheim, but it managed to pick up some wins in preparation for Junior Nationals.The team won its first match again Golden West thanks to some nice setting in the 5-1 offense by Hannah Porter. Sarah McKinney also thrived as a fill-in at the opposite hitter position."We had some great plays and great rallies but just like the Lakers, we couldn't … [Read more...]
Bergmann Court to be dedicated on July 10th
Monday, June 21, 2010 By 2 Comments
The newly constructed Henry Bergmann Court, named after Santa Barbara beach volleyball legend Henry Bergmann, will be officially dedicated on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 4 PM. The public is invited to attend. The ceremony will be followed by a legends volleyball game featuring noted players from Santa Barbara and Southern California.Santa Barbara’s East Beach has long been a popular beach volleyball facility dating back to the 1950’s with its swarm of volleyball courts on a broad stretch … [Read more...]
All-CIF teams unveiled for baseball, softball, volleyball
Monday, June 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
All-CIF teams were released on Monday for baseball, softball and boys volleyball, and a handful of local prep athletes were honored with All-CIF distinctions.Channel League MVP Trey Barrett was placed on the Division-II Second Team for baseball. The Dons won a league title and advanced to the postseason's quarterfinals behind a powerful offense led by their slugging first baseman.VIEW COMPLETE VOLLEYBALL SELECTIONSVIEW COMPLETE SOFTBALL SELECTIONSVIEW COMPLETE BASEBALL … [Read more...]
