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PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW VIDEO SERIES: San Marcos Royals

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This year’s San Marcos squad is a lot different than the one that won the city title behind an experienced line and up-the-gut attack.“I’d say the opposite. We have a lot of speed… I’d say our speed guys are our strongest point,” said running back Jon Kim, one of the few seniors who saw significant playing time for the Royals last year.San Marcos let out a big sigh of relief when coach Jeff Hesselmeyer returned for his second season. The longtime local football guru was in danger … [Read more...]

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Brazelton’s comeback a highlight of Sprint Course

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No one was surprised that Michael Smith crossed the finish line first in Sunday morning's Santa Barbara Triathlon Sprint Course competition. The 46-year-old local defending champion bested second-place finisher Max Silva, 17, by nearly two minutes and finished in 36 minutes, 43 seconds.But surprises certainly weren't scarce on the morning... Endurance sports are all about people pushing through the pain and achieving what they never thought they could.At the exact same hour that the 2009 … [Read more...]

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Debut game at Westmont’s new field ends scoreless

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After 110 minutes of play, the first goal has yet to be scored on Westmont's Thorrington Field.The Warrior women's soccer team opened its season on the school's gorgeous new pitch on Tuesday afternoon against Trinity Western (B.C.), as both teams failed to score despite two 10-minute overtimes.While there hasn't been a goal yet, Westmont senior keeper Roxanne Love can at least say she recorded the facility's first shutout."We're so lucky to have a field like this, and it pushes us … [Read more...]

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FOOTBALL PREVIEW VIDEO SERIES: Dos Pueblos Chargers

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St. Bonaventure is gone, leaving the Channel League football race up for grabs. Dos Pueblos may have won just three games last year, but make no mistake — the Chargers are contenders this year.Senior quarterback Michael Spiritosanto has never played under center, but was a standout running back before breaking his thumb last season. He still played defense, not missing a game with the injury. As a two-year starter at third base on the baseball team, he's got an arm to throw should he need to … [Read more...]

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Gauchos impress in season-opening win

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It was only the first game of the season, but the UCSB women's soccer team was in midseason form.The Gauchos dominated Friday's non-league contest against Cal State Northridge at Harder Stadium, picking up a 2-0 win that would have been more like 6-0 if not for some standout saves by Matadors goalie Cynthia Jacobo.BOX SCOREUCSB was impressively conditioned, staying at full speed throughout the match. What helped that process was the fact that coach Paul Stumpf was able to utilize 21 different … [Read more...]

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DP’s Little resigns due to expecting first child

Danelle Little has won CIF Division I Coach of the Year honors for the past two seasons.

Danelle Little's family has been at the pool for the past nine years."The girls and the program have been my baby for a long time," said the coach of the 3-time defending CIF Champion Dos Pueblos girls water polo squad. But this time she's having a baby for real, as Little announced her resignation earlier this week. She and her husband are expecting their first child in early March, just a week after the CIF Finals take place."It's very exciting for my husband and I, but it's tough … [Read more...]

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Foresters fall to Seattle, finish tied for third

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WICHITA — The first fly ball from the Seattle Studs was lost in the lights and fell for a double. It didn't get much better from there.The Santa Barbara Foresters fell to the Studs 11-6 on Thursday, settling for third place in the National Baseball Congress World Series.After giving up four runs in the top of the first, Santa Barbara kept battling back but never cut the lead to less than two."These guys left everything on the field like they've done all summer. They're winners, … [Read more...]

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Meaux shines, Foresters scorch the Heat

Second baseman Jeff McNeil turns a double play (SB Foresters courtesy photo).

WICHITA — Jesse Meaux needed five pitches to get through the first inning, 10 in the second and 14 in the third. He was cruising, and the Foresters starter ended up with his second win of the National Baseball Congress World Series as Santa Barbara defeated the Haysville (KS) Heat 8-3 early Thursday morning in Wichita.The victory advances the two-time tournament champions to Thursday's 8:30 p.m. (6:30 p.m. Pacific Time) semifinal matchup against the Seattle Studs."He was throwing strikes, … [Read more...]

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Stafford deals nine Ks, Foresters move on

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WICHITA — Staking Sam Stafford to a 5-0 lead will almost always do the trick.The University of Texas lefty was untouchable at times for the Santa Barbara Foresters on Tuesday, striking out nine Sedalia (MO) Bombers in seven innings of work in a 6-1 victory to stave off elimination from the NBC World Series once again.“Sam pitched his heart out today,” said manager Bill Pintard.Stafford started to tire in the seventh, giving up consecutive walks and a single, loading the bases with … [Read more...]

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Foresters stay alive with scorching-hot comeback

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WICHITA — The Santa Barbara Foresters were not doing well in the 100-degree weather.Shortstop Shane Kroker had the shakes as he fought off looming heat exhaustion, and Michael Ratterree was cramping up.In one of the grittiest performances you can imagine, the middle infielders came up with season-saving hits as the Foresters (43-10) staved off elimination from the National Baseball Congress World Series with a 10-inning 5-4 comeback win over the Derby (KS) Twins on Sunday.Kroker, who … [Read more...]

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