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Top-ranked Cate’s ‘Dream Season’ still perfect

Monday, January 31, 2011 By 2 Comments
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Cate School's boys soccer team currently sits at 13-0, having outscored opponents 70-4. They are the top-ranked team in Division VII, and recently found out that they are ranked 41st in the nation."In truly the season of Santa Barbara being 'Soccer Heaven,' we're trying to do our little part," said Athletic Director Wade Ransom at Monday's Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table Press luncheon.One of the team's young stars, Teddy Mauze, was at Harry's to be honored at Male Athlete of the … [Read more...]

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Gonzalez’ 28 points carry Lions past Laguna Blanca

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Lacey Gonzalez was an unstoppable force for Providence Hall on Monday night, pouring in 28 points to carry the Lions to a 51-35 girls basketball win over Laguna Blanca.“She was a driving machine,” Providence Hall coach Ariana Gnekow said of Gonzalez. “It was nice having her back.”Gonzalez was out last week with the flu.“Gonzalez had a heck of a game,” Laguna coach Chris Foster said.Faith Emerson grabbed 10 rebounds and Olivia Johnson hauled in seven boards for the … [Read more...]

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Warriors go on rampage, rout Santa Clara 6-1

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Carpinteria got a wake-up call in the 12th minute and Santa Clara paid the price.After the Saints scored the first goal, Carpinteria's soccer team responded by scoring six for a 6-1 Tri-Valley League romp in Oxnard on Monday.“We came out flat,” Carpinteria coach Danny Torres said about giving up the first goal. “That goal kind of woke us up.”Johnny Requejo got the Warriors rolling in the 20th minute, tying the score off an assist from Genaro Hurtado.Then Ismael Soriano … [Read more...]

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SBCC football star Shipley to sign with Maine

Monday, January 31, 2011 By 1 Comment

SBCC linebacker Sam Shipley has committed to the University of Maine and will sign his letter-of-intent on Wednesday, the national signing day for football.The ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. in Room 214 on the second floor of the Sports Pavilion.Shipley, a former San Marcos High standout, was fifth in Southern Cal and eighth in the state with 102 tackles in the regular season. He missed the majority of two games with a hamstring injury.His best effort came in Week 3 when he had … [Read more...]

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THE NEXT LEVEL: Jackson has huge weekend for Williams

Monday, January 31, 2011 By 1 Comment

Chessie Jackson is tearing it up on the basketball court for the Williams College Ephs.Jackson, a 6-1 senior from Dos Pueblos, was honored as the New England Small College Athletic Conference and New England Women’s Basketball Association’s player of the Week for Jan. 24.Jackson also earned Weekly honors from the ECAC, who named her its New England Co-Player for the Week.Jackson averaged 30.0 points per game during that week, hitting 22-of-37 shots from the floor (.595) and … [Read more...]

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Vaqueros in fourth at Bakersfield Invite

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Dodge Ward fired a 1-over 73 on Monday at Seven Oaks CC, leading SBCC to fourth place after the first round of the Bakersfield Invitational men‘s golf tournament.Ward, a freshman from San Marcos High, is in third place. Matt Boberg shot 74 and Reese Hutchins recorded a 79 for the Vaqueros, whose entire roster is comprised of freshmen.Canyons grabbed the lead in the 10-team field with a 10-over 370. Ventura is second at 373, followed by Reedley (375), SBCC (387) and Hancock (388). John … [Read more...]

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Gauchos hosting Boise State in BracketBusters game

Monday, January 31, 2011 By 1 Comment

The UCSB men's basketball team will host former Big West Conference member Boise State at the Thunderdome on Saturday, Feb. 19, as part of the ninth annual ESPNU BracketBusters.The tip-off time has yet to be determined.The Broncos and Gauchos competed against each other as Big West opponents from 1996-2001. The teams split six conference games. Overall, the teams have met nine times in a series that began in 1975 and UCSB has won five of the games.Boise State is currently 12-9 … [Read more...]

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No. 10 Vaqueros open season on Friday

Monday, January 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment

SBCC has been ranked No. 10 in Southern California in a preseason vote of baseball coaches.The Vaqueros will make their 2011 debut under new coach Ryan Thompson on Friday, Feb. 4 with a 2 p.m. game against Cabrillo at Pershing Park. The same teams will clash in a Saturday doubleheader, starting at 11 a.m. … [Read more...]

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Two dramatic wins put Wavestorm in AYSO Sectional Finals

Monday, January 31, 2011 By 3 Comments
The Santa Barbara Wavestorm boys all-star team won the AYSO Area 10W championship.

Bakersfield is the goal for AYSO teams playing in Area postseason tournaments.The Santa Barbara Wavestorm, a 12-under boys all-star squad, reached that goal last weekend by winning the Area 10W championship in Camarillo.The Wavestorm rallied from a 2-0 halftime deficit against Ventura, scoring two second-half goals to tie the score and then prevailing in a penalty-kick shootout, 3-2. The dramatic victory advances them to the Sectional Championships in Bakersfield in March.The … [Read more...]

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CIF Polls: Royals make VIP list

Monday, January 31, 2011 By 1 Comment

San Marcos' girls water polo team broke into the CIF polls for the first time this season on Monday, claiming the No. 10 spot in Division I.Dos Pueblos still holds the No. 1 position, but Santa Barbara moved up to No. 3 as the Dons and Royals hold their highest ranking of the season.Bishop Diego's girls basketball team is another local squad that climbed to its highest perch of the season. The Cardinals move up one spot to No. 3 in Div. V-A, behind No. 1 Pasadena Poly and No. 2 … [Read more...]

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Taylor leads Breakers to tournament title

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The Santa Barbara Breakers were victorious in claiming the "Who's Next" Classic Basketball Tournament held over the weekend in Lynwood, California. Ten teams from across California competed during the two-day event.The Breakers had an easy time in game one, trouncing the Hollywood Aztecs 122-61 led by Tim Taylors 29 points.In Game 2, the Breakers battled new WCBL-entry foe Nation-Wide All-Stars throughout the contest, trailing 48-42 at the half. The Breakers closed it to 76-74 but was … [Read more...]

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Former Royals star Mack scores TD for AFC

Sunday, January 30, 2011 By 1 Comment

Alex Mack made his Pro Bowl debut a memorable one on Sunday as he scored a touchdown for the AFC.On the last play of the game, the former San Marcos High star, the center for the Cleveland Browns, took a lateral from the Jaguars' Montell Owens and rambled into the end zone, knocking Roman Harper out of his way in the process.The NFC won the game 55-41 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. … [Read more...]

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