Following its recent second-round loss in the NCAA Tournament, UCSB filed an appeal with the NCAA, citing the referee assigned to do its match at Cal did not meet the qualifications set forth by the national organizing body of college sports to do a postseason game.The appeal has been denied, Presidiosports.com has learned, as the NCAA maintains referee Mike Kampmeinert was qualified to do the match.UCSB suffered a 2-1 overtime defeat at Cal on Nov. 21. In the match, Kampmeinert made … [Read more...]
Free throws free up Royals
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
It was a free throw fest at the Thunderhut on Tuesday night, as San Marcos' boys basketball team scored nearly half of its points from the charity stripe in a 50-36 victory over Oak Park."We came out with a little bit of first-game jitters, I think, but we were really able to pull it together," said Johnny Manzo.The Royals overcame their "first-game jitters" in the first half by converting 14-of-16 foul shots. For the game, San Marcos took 28 free throws, connecting on 23 of … [Read more...]
Carpinteria captures opener in OT
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 By 1 Comment
Carpinteria's girls basketball team overcame Hueneme 47-43 in overtime on Tuesday, recording the win in the season opener.Melissa Lemus knocked down three free throws in the extra period to give the Warriors the boost they needed after sqaundering a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter. Jenny Leonard scored a basket and Mirina Deleon hit another free throw as Carpinteria scored six points in overtime.Lemus finished with a team-high 13 points to go with five assists and five … [Read more...]
Warriors defense digs in for victory
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Carpinteria's boys basketball team held Hueneme in check on Tuesday, posting a 42-32 victory in the Warriors' season-opener.Victor Garcia led Carpinteria with 15 points and 14 rebounds while connecting on 7-of-11 field goal attempts.Oscar Aguilar was also a big part of the victory, according to Warriors coach Johnny Ward, although it wasn't evident in the box score."He played tremendous defense for me," Ward said, also crediting Trevor Madden for making plays on defense.It was … [Read more...]
Larinan’s double-double paces Chargers
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Jay Larinan started his senior season with a bang, pouring in 26 points and grabbing 17 rebounds to power Dos Pueblos to a 63-51 boys basketball win over Rio Mesa in an opening round game Tuesday at the Simi Valley Tournament.Larinan scored from inside and outside. He had plenty of help, too. Pablo Miranda tossed in 13 points and Jackson Burke added 10. Mansai Conner battled on the boards, hauling in 10 rebounds.The Chargers led 27-20 at halftime.Dos Pueblos will play the winner of … [Read more...]
Dons miss out on season-opening victory
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Santa Barbara High's boys basketball team dropped its season opener on Tuesday, getting knocked down 54-51 by Oxnard at J.R. Richards Gym.The Dons took a five-point lead into the fourth quarter but allowed the Yellowjackets to come from behind to grab the win. Matt Ramon led Oxnard with 20 points.Daniel Marshall scored a team-high 15 for Santa Barbara. Angel Lopez added 12 points, reaching double digits in his first varsity game. Another first-time varsity player, sophomore Emilio … [Read more...]
Providence Hall girls falls short in first game
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A shorthanded Providence Hall girls basketball team gave Santa Maria Valley Christian a battle before coming up short 42-38 in its first official CIF game.Hannah Parks scored 12 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Lacey Gonzalez added eight points for the Lions, who suited up only six players because illness and injuries.“They were pressing us and the girls started getting tired,” said assistant coach Laura Trudelle.The Lions led by 12 in the third quarter.“We weren’t able … [Read more...]
Youngsters shine in Carpinteria opener
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Danny Torres took some chances starting three sophomores on the back line in Carpinteria’s boys soccer opener on Tuesday.After a 3-0 victory over Buena, Torres is feeling mighty good about the trio of Luis Cisneros, Genaro Hurtado and Angel Varela. “It looked like their 50th game on varsity,” said Torres of his three defenders. “It’s nice to see sophomores play like veterans.”Ismael Soriano scored all three goals for the Warriors.Torres started five sophomores and he … [Read more...]
Charger offense revved up and ready to go
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 By 2 Comments
Dos Pueblos' new-look boys soccer team showed off its offensive abilities in its season-opener on Tuesday, exploding for four second-half goals in a 5-2 victory over Oxnard."We looked good in our attacking," said Chargers head coach Tovi Eliasen. "I like what we were doing going forward."The score was only 1-1 at halftime before Danny Rowell and Johnny Fisher scored to give DP a 3-1 lead. Oxnard answered in the 76th minute to make it 3-2, but had to play a man down for the rest of the … [Read more...]
Charger girls click in second half, beat Oxnard
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
With Marina Plesons running the attack in the center midfield, the Dos Pueblos girls soccer team started its season on a winning note Tuesday, beating Oxnard 2-1.Rachel Smith and Brandie Harris scored unassisted goals in the second half for the Chargers.“The girls played a great second half,” first-year coach Jose Guerrero said. “Marina Plesons she led the attack offensively and defensively played great.”The Chargers are back in action Wednesday at home against Santa Ynez. … [Read more...]
Dons off target in season opener
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Santa Barbara was back doing the things that helped it win a CIF boys soccer title last year: moving the ball on the ground, spreading the field and getting good looks at goal.But this is a new year and the finishing touch isn’t there yet. As a result, the Dons lost their season opener to Oaks Christian, 2-1, at Peabody Stadium on Tuesday night“We made it difficult on ourselves,” said coach Todd Heil “We outshot them 17-3. We were getting good looks, we’re just not finishing … [Read more...]
Warriors take 65-46 lesson from Biola
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 By 1 Comment
The opening of Golden State Athletic Conference play against the rival Eagles of sixteenth ranked Biola (6-0, 1-0 GSAC) is probably not the way that Westmont head coach John Moore would have scheduled for his team if he had been given the option – especially since the game was played on the final day of November. Tonight's 65-46 loss in La Mirada is exactly what the veteran coach would have liked to avoided for the Warriors (5-2, 0-1)."I think they were the much better team, tonight," said … [Read more...]
