The Dos Pueblos girls soccer team scored five goals and allowed zero in two tournament games in Orange County, and will advance to the semifinals.The Chargers' first game resulted in a 4-0 rout of California.Megan Gee helped Dos Pueblos get off to a quick start with a goal in the third minute. Rachel Smith and Natalie Klapp each had first half goals as well, and the Chargers controlled the game for the entire 80 mintues.Despite a comfortable lead, Dos Pueblos maintained pressure on … [Read more...]
Silva adds to long list of postseason acknowledgements
Tuesday, December 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Senior Luis Silva can add two more accolades to his growing list of year-end accomplishments: Soccer America MVPs First Team and ESPN Los Angeles All-Area Team honors. He is joined by teammate James Kiffe on the latter team.College Soccer News and the NSCAA have already named Silva a 2011 First Team All-American. He garnered All-Far West Region First Team accolades, All-Big West First team honors and was named the Big West Midfielder of the Year. Silva was also named a semifinalist for the … [Read more...]
Canyon picks apart Dos Pueblos
Tuesday, December 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Dos Pueblos opened up play at the Ventura Kiwanis Tournament on Monday against Canyon, the No. 7 ranked team in CIF-ss Division 1-A.Canyon backed up the ranking with a 49-25 defeat of the Chargers in a game that saw Coley Aspay lead all scorers with 15 points.The Cowboys dominated the first and last quarters by the combined score of 32-8."They played very well and made it hard for (us) to get into a ryhthm," said Chargers head coach Joe Zamora of Canyon.Dos Pueblos' Jackson Wopat … [Read more...]
A look back at 2011′s local Sports Figures of the Month
Monday, December 26, 2011 By 1 Comment
Presidio Sports is proud to have been able to highlight 11 local sports figures in 2011 as part of our Sports Figure of the Month series that we began back in February with the support from presenting sponsor American Riviera Bank.The series was created to recognize individuals in our athletic community that do big things, whether it be on the playing field, in the workplace, or in the community.Our Sports Figures of the Month profiles, written exclusively by Presidio Sports … [Read more...]
Busch, Dons need big fourth quarter to beat Bishop
Monday, December 26, 2011 By 1 Comment
A fourth-quarter swing went Santa Barbara High's way on Monday as the Dons came from behind in a 56-47 victory over Bishop Diego on the first day of the Holiday Classic.It took 9 points from Andy Busch and a number of second-chance points to overtake Bishop Diego, which took a seven-point lead into the final period."Andy just took over the game the last four or five minutes of the game; he just really dominated the boards," said Dons head coach David Bregante. "Without him, we would have … [Read more...]
SB Holiday Classic loaded with standout guards
Sunday, December 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Local boys basketball teams get back on the hardwood Monday for the eight-team Santa Barbara Holiday Classic.The host Dons will be joined by San Marcos and Bishop Diego in the four-day event that features pool-play games the first three days. The final day on Thursday starts with the seventh-place game at 2 p.m. followed by the consolation final at 3:30, third place at 5 and the championship game at 6:30 p.m.Ocean View of Huntington Beach, Burroughs-Burbank, Leuzinger of Hawthorne, … [Read more...]
Ventura holds off Buena to capture TOC Gold title
Saturday, December 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Ventura and Buena brought their intense girls basketball rivalry to Santa Barbara on Friday for the Gold Division championship of the Tournament of Champions.Ventura took advantage of a technical foul on Buena’s coach and hit six straight free throws to open up a 10-point lead early in the fourth quarter. The Cougars then held off their crosstown rivals with clutch free-throw shooting down the stretch for a 57-54 victory at J.R. Richards Gym.The Green Division final featured two … [Read more...]
Morrison’s last-second trey gives Royals a TOC victory
Friday, December 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Hope Morrison hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift San Marcos to a 40-39 win over Nipomo in the Green Division 15th-place game of the Santa Barbara Tournament of Champions on Friday at Maurey Halleck Gym.It was only the second win of the season for the young Royals."It was good for your girls, just having that confidence," first-year coach Devin Uyesaka said. "It's a week and a half till league starts, so it's nice to have that win."Morrison, a sophomore guard, sank four … [Read more...]
DP pulls out dramatic victory over Dons in double OT
Friday, December 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It was a hectic Friday morning for the Santa Barbara and Dos Pueblos girls basketball teams, and not because they had some last-minute Christmas shopping to do.The Channel League rivals engaged in a wild, crazy and exciting double-overtime 13th-place game in the Gold Division of the Santa Barbara Tournament of Champions at Sovine Gym.Talitha Draper scored eight of her game-high 24 points in the extra periods to help Dos Pueblos pull out a 75-74 victory."Sometimes we have to grind it … [Read more...]
TOC Day 4 UPDATES: SB Tournament of Champions girls basketball
Friday, December 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
SANTA BARBARA TOC DAY FOUR: Championship Day is here at the 2011 Tournament of Champions with finals matchups set for both the Gold and Green Divisions.Channel League rivals Ventura and Buena will meet for the Gold Division title at 7:30 p.m. Rio Mesa will meet Pacifica at 5:45 to decide the Green Division championship.Both games are at Santa Barbara High School.Presidio Sports continues to provide live updates, with scores and game highlights throughout the tournament. Senior … [Read more...]
