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Disc golf a part of third Wiersma Memorial

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Jeff Shelton competes in last year's disc golf tournament at Montecito Country Club.

Local disc golfers will join traditional golfers Monday, Oct. 4, at Montecito Country Club for the third annual William Wiersma Golf and Disc Tournament, which benefits the William Wiersma Memorial Scholarship Endowment at Westmont.Golfers will tee off at 1 p.m., following a light lunch at noon. Hors d’ oeuvres will be served at 6 p.m., while awards and prizes are handed out. Greens fees are $150, $115 for recent college graduates (’05-’10) and $75 for current students. To register, … [Read more...]

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Aranotu, Perez boost No. 2 Vaqs

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment

SBCC’s Chijioke Aranotu scored in the ninth minute Tuesday night and Rodrigo Perez added a late goal to secure a 2-0 men’s soccer victory over L.A. Mission in the WSC opener at La Playa Stadium.It the fifth straight shutout by the two-time defending WSC champion Vaqueros (6-1), who are ranked No. 2 in the state. They’ve won their last five by a combined 9-0 and have captured eight straight at home, dating back to last year.Roberto Santana assisted on the first goal. In the 83rd … [Read more...]

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Dons have too much firepower for San Marcos

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 By 1 Comment
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Size, experience and match toughness.Santa Barbara High’s girls volleyball team possesses all three elements, and they all mattered in the Dons' three-set sweep over San Marcos in a Channel League match Tuesday night at JR Richards Gym.The game scores were 25-15, 25-16, 25-9.Three days after playing in a high-level 64-team national tournament in Las Vegas, Santa Barbara looked dominant against its crosstown rivals. The Dons used tough serving and their superior size at the net to … [Read more...]

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Dons too deep in doubles for DP in 12-6 win

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Santa Barbara's Stephanie Thornton returns a forehand volley in her first-round win with doubles partner Haley Galitzer.

Santa Barbara High used six different tandems and went 8-1 in doubles play to secure a 12-6 girls tennis victory over visiting Dos Pueblos on Tuesday afternoon."Our depth played a big role, particularly when you get to doubles. We had a lot of players playing good tennis today," said Dons coach Steve Geremia.Ariana and Talia Hudson went 3-0 in doubles sets for Santa Barbara, while Lauren Stratman was 3-0 in singles for the Chargers. Santa Barbara had the match well in hand at 9-3 after … [Read more...]

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Santa Barbara nabs first-ever win over DP

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Haley True shot a steady round of 45 at par-36 Birnam Wood Golf Club on Tuesday to lead the Santa Barbara High golf team to its first-ever win over the Dos Pueblos dynasty, 248-241."People have asked me about it, and from what I gather we have only lost two other Channel League matches in 12 years," said DP coach Rob Schiff. "One was to La Reina when they used to be in our league and the last was to San Marcos in either 2000 or 2001... Congratulations to them. They've been steadily getting … [Read more...]

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Chargers contain Cougars in league opener

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Nicki Brown and Taylor Racich combined for 28 kills as the Dos Pueblos girls volleyball team swept through visiting Ventura on Tuesday night, 25-22, 25-19, 25-22.Amanda Moriarty shoveled up 11 digs and Jordan Roberts had 10 while Tristan Racich dished out 37 assists.Next up is a much-anticipated matchup with Santa Barbara at J.R. Richards Gym on Thursday. [ad#468x60 Story Embed - Slot One] "We're excited about it. We're gonna work hard in practice tomorrow and come out and play some … [Read more...]

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Zylstra, Royals batter Bulldog netters 17-1

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Dana Zylstra subbed in at the top singles spot and went 2-0, winning her two sets 6-3 and 6-0, as the San Marcos girls tennis team dominated Buena on Tuesday, 17-1."Dana really moved her feet well today and hit her shots with confidence. She's improving every day," said coach Jarrod Bradley.Ally Walters and Kimmie Pepitone subbed in at No. 2 doubles and swept their set 6-0. San Marcos lost only eight games in doubles all day while improving their season set record to 43-22."Our … [Read more...]

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Peretiako earns medal in loss to Buena

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Alexandria Peretiako earned medalist honors with a round of 43 at Santa Barbara Golf Club on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough to get the San Marcos girls golf team its first win in a 295-270 decision against visiting Buena."It's a little disappointing but sometimes you need to take a few steps back before you can move forward and I hope that is where we are today," said coach Shawn Ricci.The Royals are 0-4 on the year. … [Read more...]

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Improving Royals fall to No. 10 Cougars

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Andre Rivera had a hat trick, Chris Bebb notched six saves and Jorge Flores played a solid defensive match, but the San Marcos boys water polo team couldn't keep up with No. 10 Ventura in a 19-3 road loss on Tuesday."I thought that we played okay and are close to narrowing the gap between us and elite teams," said coach Jeff Ashton. "We have continued to work hard and good things are happening, they just happen too slow."The coach added that Flores played strong defense against players … [Read more...]

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Cardinals come close in sweep at Oak Park

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 By 1 Comment

It was a sweep, but Bishop Diego's girls volleyball loss at mighty Oak Park on Tuesday was a positive thing for the Cardinals."We played amazing, not to mention it was 110 degrees in that gym," said coach Erika Lilley. "We had them on their heels by the end, and we were really pleased with how we played."Game scores were 2-15, 25-22, 29-27. Maddie Ballard had four aces with 22 digs and Nicole Tetherow dished out 28 assists to go along with four kills. Diana Sleep had a team-high seven … [Read more...]

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No. 3 Eagles deal Warriors a home sweep

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Westmont Volleyball welcomed third-ranked Biola to Murchison Gymnasium on Tuesday night with the hopes of upsetting the Eagles - and it looked for a while like the Warriors might pull it off. However, Biola withstood three Westmont set points in the opening frame and went on to sweep the Warriors 28-26, 25-20, 25-15."When we had the opportunity to score (to win the set), we got away from our game plan," said Westmont head coach Jim Smoot. "We could have run the middle a little more in that … [Read more...]

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Davis scores five goals in Dons blowout

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Senior Mark Davis scored five goals and had four steals on Tuesday as Santa Barbara High's boys water polo team dominated Buena 16-2. Sophomore Evan Robertson added seven steals with a pair of goals, and junior Zach Sklar had two goals, four assists and two penalty shots earned.The Dons travel to the Villa Park tournament on Thursday when they open up with El Dorado at El Dorado. … [Read more...]

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