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2011 YEAR IN REVIEW In the numerous athletic events we cover throughout a year, there are certain plays and individual performances that leave a lasting impression.Presidio Sports is punching the rewind button and taking a look back at some of the most memorable individual plays and game performances we witnessed and reported on in 2011. Also be sure to check out a review of our local Sports Figures of the Month from 2011 as well as our Photos of the Year … [Read more...]
Westmont earned its fifth Tom Byron Classic title in a row on Friday night at Murchison Gymnasium with a 95-57 win over UC Merced (1-5) in the championship game.The game was much closer than the final score indicated. With 8:36 remaining in regulation, the Bobcats had narrowed the margin to just 11 points (57-46). But Westmont outscored UC Merced 38-11 in the final eight and one-half minutes to secure the victory.The Warriors are now 9-2 overall. CLICK HERE FOR BOX SCORE "They are … [Read more...]
Nico Sorenson and Chad Lampe placed at the North Torrance Tournament of Champions, held at Artesia High School.The Dos Pueblos wrestlers both competed in the 120-pound weight class, where they finished fourth and fifth, respectively.It's the last tournament before the Chargers' first Channel League dual meet on Tuesday against Santa Barbara High. A week later, the Chargers face San Marcos. Both dual meets are at home. … [Read more...]
With a new starting line-up in his game plan, Westmont head coach John Moore brought the Warrior into Murchison Gymnasium to begin play in the 36th Annual Tom Byron Classic. The Warriors (8-2) validated the new starting five with a 91-69 win over the Trojans (2-12) of Trinity International (Ill.)."I like our new starting lineup and we will start again with that lineup," said Moore, referring to tomorrow conclusion to the Tom Byron Classic. "Cooper Damron and Nate Gibbs performed well, … [Read more...]
Day one is the books for the 2011 GSAC Classic with the Golden State Athletic Conference teams winning both games. In the early game San Diego Christian (11-2) defeated Cal State Maritime (6-8) by a score of 84-69. Then No. 5 Westmont (11-1) cruised to an 85-45 victory over Pacific Union (4-4).Tomorrow, Westmont and San Diego Christian will switch partners. San Diego Christian will face Pacific Union at one o'clock with Westmont and Cal State Maritime taking to the hardwood at 5:30.With … [Read more...]
Ocean View made Thursday's championship game of the Santa Barbara Holiday Classic by outscoring its opponents by the average margin of 15 points.Earlier on Thursday, two of the teams that the Sea Hawks beat won by twice the amount than Santa Barbara High did against the same opponent.Still, the Dons were right there with Ocean View on Thursday before falling 61-57 in the championship game of their annual tournament in J.R. Richards Gym."They beat San Marcos pretty big this week. To … [Read more...]
A sluggish first half gave way to high-scoring second one in a 53-39 victory for Oak Park over Dos Pueblos at the Ventura Kiwanis Tournament on Thursday.The score read 16-11 at halftime, with neither team able to score more than 10 points in a quarter.But then it opened up in the later two periods, with Oak Park finding a higher gear. The Chargers got closer in the third quarter but Oak Park shut the door with a 21-point final eight minutes.JD Slajchert led all scorers with 20 while … [Read more...]
All-tournament selection Charlie Thompson had another strong game at this week's Santa Barbara Holiday Classic, topping of Clovis West's tournament with a 68-46 victory over Bishop Diego in the third-place game.Thompson's 22 was his second-largest scoring output of the tournament. His 27 on Tuesday was the tournament high, matched by Ocean View's Conor Clifford on Wednesday.After a competitive first quarter, the Golden Hawks dominated the second period, taking off on a 22-7 run to grab … [Read more...]
After blowing up with four goals, Dos Pueblos' boys soccer team was shut out in its second game of the day on Thursday to start the Buena Tournament.The Chargers beat Cabrillo 4-1 to begin the tournament but couldn't break through in a 2-0 loss to Pacifica.Omar Montalvo, Lalo Arce, Brian Bieza, and Michael Sazani recorded goals for the Chargers in the win over Cabrillo, with Scott Terry and Julio Rubio providing assists.Chargers head coach Matt York singled out Forbes Bainou for his … [Read more...]
