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--------No. 18 UNLV edged UCSB after two overtimes on Wednesday night, holding out for their eighth victory without a loss in a 94-88 decision in the Thunderdome.Orlando Johnson poured in 36 points and collected 10 rebounds while his counterpart, UNLV's Mike Moser, tallied 34 points and pulled down 10 rebounds.The Gauchos were trailing by 10 points near the end of regulation before a furious rally pulled UCSB even as the buzzer sounded. Down by three points, Johnson was fouled … [Read more...]
After two double-digit wins to open the season, San Marcos' boys basketball team was challenged by Burbank in a 56-53 setback to the Bulldogs.Burbank held a nine-point lead with three minutes to go but the Royals fought back and brought themselves to within on point after a late Chad Ridenour 3-pointer. Burbank gave the Royals the ball back after missing the front end of a 1-and-1, but San Marcos couldn't drop another basket through."It was back-and forth all game," said Royals head … [Read more...]
Cate's boys soccer team started out on its defense of a CIF title on Wednesday, and began its season with a 3-0 victory over host Santa Maria.Rams head coach Dave Mochel said it was a typical opener in that it "highlighted some strengths and identified some areas for improvement."Yet it was a strong result for Cate, as Santa Maria is ranked No. 7 in the preseason Division III polls.The Rams return much of their team from last year's side that won the Division VII Southern Section … [Read more...]
Hueneme's Myla Bautista racked up 26 points against San Marcos on Wednesday, leading the Vikings to a 54-38 victory over the Royals.San Marcos trailed only 37-30 at the end of the third quarter, but Bautista took control after that. She tallied 15 of the Vikings' 17 points in the final quarter to close out San Marcos."Hueneme had some pressure on us," said San Marcos' new head coach Devin Uyesaka. "They forced us into some bad passes."Sophomore point guard Hope Morrison nailed three … [Read more...]
UCSB and UNLV meet tonight in the Thunderdome in a game that harkens back to when both teams were rivals in the Big West Conference. The rivalry was at it height in the late 1980s and early 1990s. UNLV has won 28 of 37 meetings, but the Gauchos have won the last four contests including a 68-62 decision last year in Las Vegas.This year's matchup is significant because the stakes seem a little higher as the Rebels (7-0) are ranked No. 18 in the country after their upset win over then-No. 1 … [Read more...]
Jamie Neushul's eight goals left Dos Pueblos' girls water polo team in good shape on Tuesday, as the Chargers were able to hand Cabrillo a 20-5 defeat at the Elings Aquatic Center.After the first quarter, the score was Jamie Neushul 5, Cabrillo 1 as the sophomore tallied all five of the Chargers' goals in the first frame. By halftime, DP was in the lead 10-3.Dos Pueblos returns three starters from last year's CIF championship team: Neushul, Kodi Hill and Arianna St. Oegger.The … [Read more...]
Murchison Gymnasium was still buzzing with energy when Westmont Men’s Basketball took the floor for their first GSAC action of the year. Westmont Women’s Basketball had just defeated the women of #1 ranked Azusa Pacific in dramatic fashion, coming back from a 13-point second half deficit to win 68-64, and the Westmont Men hoped to make it a sweep as they faced off against the #9 ranked Azusa Pacific Men.Tyler Monroe and the Cougars, however, made it their business to ensure a different … [Read more...]
Westmont Women's Basketball, ranked at number 20 in the NAIA Preseason Coaches Poll, started Golden State Athletic Conference play in grand style on Tuesday night at Murchison Gymnasium. The Warriors knocked off #1 Azusa Pacific (4-1, 0-1 GSAC) by a score of 68-64, improving their record to 7-1 overall and 1-0 in conference play.Senior guard Katie Kittle tallied a career high 26 points while also dishing off five assists and pulling down four rebounds. Presidio Sports was at the game and … [Read more...]
The Providence Hall boys basketball team pushed its game at Valley Christian into two overtimes, but ended up losing 77-73.Nathan Dutcher led the Lions with with 25 points. Erik Sheets also had a productive game on offense with 18 points and Matthew Eaton added 13 more."Both teams got up and down the floor pretty well," Providence Hall head coach Ian Lawler said about the high-scoring game.Each team spent a lot of time at the foul line, but Valley Christian was able to convert its … [Read more...]
The San Marcos boys basketball team coasted to a 65-47 home victory over Arroyo Grande as several players posted impressive statistics.Kevin Hempy, a 6'5" junior forward, scored 13 points on 6-7 shooting and had four rebounds, five assists, and two blocks.Senior leaders Thayer White and Chad Ridenour also had doube-digit scoring nights. White had 13 points, six rebounds, and two blocks while Ridenour 12 points and four steals. CLICK HERE FOR SAN MARCOS 2011-12 SCHEDULE & … [Read more...]
The Carpinteria boys basketball fought through until the end, but was unable to pull out a victory and lost 50-47 to Hueneme at home.No team was able to establish a clear advantage throughout the night and 15 points from Andrew Sova kept the Warriors in the game through all four quarters.Marcus Hutchinson added 10 points, and Jeffrey Moorhouse led Carpinteria with seven rebounds.Carpinteria was outmatched on the inside due to Hueneme's size advantage, and allowed several offensive … [Read more...]
