Dos Pueblos pushed its baseball win streak to eight games after beating a tough Tucson High team 5-2 at the Chris Moon Memorial Classic at Cherry Field in Tucson.For the Chargers, it was the second game of the day, and proved to be their biggest win in Arizona so far. Tuscon is the host team for the tournament.Joe Huthsing started as pitcher for Dos Pueblos and went six innings while giving up only two runs on seven hits. He had six strikeouts, and is now 3-0. Colin Cole stepped in … [Read more...]
Dos Pueblos rallies from 5 down to beat Flowing Wells
Thursday, March 31, 2011 By 1 Comment
Dos Pueblos came back from five runs down to beat Flowing Wells, Ariz., 17-6 in a 5-inning mercy rule game at the Chris Moon Memorial Classic in Arizona on Thursday.Down five by the third inning, DP began its comeback with five runs in the third. The Chargers (7-2) then added nine more runs and 10 hits, including two home runs and three doubles in the fourth inningDos Pueblos' Mike Spiritosanto had a strong performance going 3 for 4 with three runs and three RBIs and a home … [Read more...]
Gauchos secure first playoff berth since 2007
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The eight-ranked UCSB men’s volleyball team needed just one win in its final six matches to secure a spot in the MPSF postseason tournament.The Gauchos took care of business Thursday night, beating UC San Diego in straight sets to clinch a spot in the playoffs for the first time since 2007. The game scores were 25-17, 25-19, 25-17.With the win, the Gauchos improved to an overall record of 13-10 with a 10-7 conference record. UC San Diego dropped to 8-17, with a 4-14 conference … [Read more...]
Howell atones for fielding miscue with walk-off HR
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It didn't take long for Daniel Howell to find redemption on a scorching Thursday afternoon at Pershing Park as SBCC overcame a bizarre fielding play to edge Moorpark 3-2 in a WSC North baseball game. Santa Barbara was poised to cap a 2-0 victory when Tyler Yuckert sent a high flyball toward Howell at first base. The bases were full of Raiders and there were two outs in the top of the ninth. Howell called for the ball, then backed up and glanced over at second baseman Joey Gonzalez, who was … [Read more...]
Bishop Diego sweeps Malibu for 9th win
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Bishop Diego volleyball swept Malibu on Thursday, starting with a commanding win in the first game, 25-9. The Cardinals finished off the Sharks 25-17, 25-17 in the Tri-Valley League match.Johnny Brand led the way for Bishop Diego with a game-high eight kills and four blocks. Setter James Fazio finished the day with 25 assists and four aces.Cardinals head coach Jason Donnelly also praised the performance of outside hitter Robert Connolly."Connolly had strong defense and passing … [Read more...]
Young loves going solo in ‘Tough Enough’ race
Thursday, March 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Scott Young is a man on the run.Not from the authorities, but on the roads, hills and trails of Santa Barbara.Early Saturday morning, he’ll tackle all three routes as a soloist in the Are You Tough Enough Run, a 65-mile journey that starts at Toro Canyon Park near Summerland, goes up Gibraltar Road, takes you along East Camino Cielo, crosses Hwy.154, continues on West Caminio Cielo, follows Refugio Road to Alisal Road and finishes at the entrance to Nojoqui Falls County Park near … [Read more...]
Plance pitches complete game in win over Master’s
Thursday, March 31, 2011 By 1 Comment
Timothy Leary had a big game with the bat and pitcher Chris Plance threw a complete game for Westmont baseball on Thursday in a 6-1 win over The Master's College."Chris threw all four pitches for strikes today and stayed ahead of hitters consistently," said Westmont head coach Robert Ruiz. "I'm glad to see his composure remain steady and consistent in his outings."Leary was 2-for-2 with a home run in the fifth and had a game-high three RBIs for the day.Westmont led the whole … [Read more...]
Grimes and Mathis look good in Bishop Diego loss
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Both Matt Grimes and Mick Mathis stepped up big for Bishop Diego on Thursday, though it wasn't enough to come away with the win as the Cardinals fell to Orcutt Academy 11-7 in a non-league tennis match.Grimes and Mathis both swept their singles sets."Mathis and Grimes are really doing great in singles," said head coach Ray Vazquez. "They dominated today."Nick Lensander finished off singles going 1-2 for the day.Cardinals struggled in doubles, with each team getting swept by … [Read more...]
Doubles teams spark Gauchos to 6-1 win over Portland
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The No. 59-ranked UCSB women's tennis team concluded a stretch of six consecutive non-conference matches, with a 6-1 victory over University of Portland Thursday, at the Robertson Gymnasium Courts on campus.The Gauchos are now 11-7 overall after going 2-4 in the non-conference stretch.For the second time in three matches the Gauchos swept the doubles point and never looked back. Jordan Dockendorf and Natalia Lozano set the pace winning their third straight match (8-5) at No. 1 … [Read more...]
‘Hurricane’ Snyder blows away Hancock
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Kailey Snyder returned to her hometown in grand style on Thursday, posting two pitching wins and hitting a home run in SBCC's softball sweep of Hancock in Santa Maria. The scores were 12-7 and 12-0 with the second game stopped after five innings by the eight-run mercy rule.Snyder, a sophomore from St. Joseph High who’s known as ‘The Hurricane,’ pitched a seven-hitter and a two-hitter. She struck out nine with one walk in the opener and fanned six with a walk in the nightcap. She hit … [Read more...]
Cate breaks several personal records in win
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Several Cate School's varsity swimmers had their best times recorded on Thursday in a swim meet against Grace Brethren and St. Bonaventure. Cate's Varsity girls won with a score of 93, while Grace Brethren came in a distant second with 38, and St. Bonaventure in third with 19. Varsity Boys were not so successful, finishing second behind St. Bonaventure, 64-56.Cate freshman Caroline Montgomery finished with her best time of 2:14:53 in the 500 freestyle for her CIF consideration. Cate's girls … [Read more...]
Greasons combine for 10 goals in Cate’s season opener
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Cate warmed up for its annual showdown with perennial boys lacrosse power Robert Louis Stevenson of Monterey by defeating Calabasas 15-5.Wesley Greason scored six goals and added an assist and older brother Mackie Greason tacked on four goals and three assists in the season opener for the Rams.Also chipping in were sophomore Kyle Mayfield with four goals and Austin Gallegos with his first ever CIF varsity goal.Cate's defense was led by Luke Shover, Jeremy Miller and Jack … [Read more...]
