The rivalry between the Santa Barbara Foresters and the San Luis Obispo Blues reached a fever pitch on Sunday as the teams nearly came to blows after a couple of players were hit by pitches.The Foresters won the game 7-0 as pitchers Thomas Lemke, T.J. McGreevy and Jeff McVaney combined on a three-hitter at Caesar Uyesaka Stadium.Tempers flared when Blues catcher Thomas Bernal was hit by a pitch with one out in the top of the seventh inning. Bernal, who was hit by pitches four times in … [Read more...]
Capone captures amateur Ironman title
Tuesday, June 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Elite Racing Team, a Santa Barbara-based triathlon team dedicated to the development of top age group and elite athletes, announced today that Lauren Capone won the amateur women's title at the Ironman 70.3 Triathlon in Lawrence, Kansas on Sunday, June 12, earning a slot at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships to be held in Las Vegas on September 11. Ms. Capone graduated from UCSB last spring. In her senior year, Ms. Capone led the women of the UCSB Triathlon Team to win the West Coast … [Read more...]
‘Muni’ hosting Locals Appreciation Day on June 11
Friday, June 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
You don’t have to be a golfer to enjoy the free, fun family day planned at “Muni” on Saturday, June 11, from 11am to 3pm.In addition to being a thank you to all those local residents who have supported this “jewel of a course” over the years, the event is planned as an opportunity to enjoy many diverse events with friends and family. Activities planned include free lesson clinics, ongoing golf equipment demonstrations by Nike and Titleist, a putting skills obstacle course, … [Read more...]
Donnelly nabs coaching honor, second job at Bishop
Thursday, June 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If you are looking to build a little job security it doesn't hurt to be voted 2011 Coach of the Year by the Tri Valley Athletic League in your first season on the job. As head coach for the boys' varsity program, Jason Donnelly coached the Cardinals to a very respectable third place finish in the TVL and earned a CIF playoff berth in the process. It is no surprise then that Donnelly has been asked to take over the girls' varsity coaching position as well.Donnelly returned to Santa Barbara … [Read more...]
Breakers take back WCBL title
Sunday, May 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Santa Barbara Breakers Professional Basketball team won two games on Saturday to take back the WCBL crown that denied them in 2010, with a resounding 130-108 semi-final win over the Venice Beach Ninja's and four hours later, defeated the West L.A. Advantage 110-107 in the Championship Game at Santa Barbara High School Gymnasium.In the earlier semi-final contest, the Advantage came back from a 26 point deficit to defeat the previous undefeated Nationwide Allstars (11-1) … [Read more...]
UCSB’s Martin named one of Big West’s elite
Thursday, May 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Irvine — The depth of the Big West track & field clubs is on display in the major awards as six different clubs claimed an award with three schools picking up a pair of honors.On the men’s side, the Track Athlete of the Year was split between UC Irvine’s Charles Jock and UC Santa Barbara’s Ryan Martin, the 800-meter rivals. The Field Athlete of the Year went to Colin Dunbar of Long Beach State, with his coach Andy Sythe winning the Coach of the Year award. The Freshman of the … [Read more...]
‘Hana Surf Girls’ to screen in Isla Vista on Saturday
Monday, May 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Hana Surf Girls, the coming-of-age surf movie from Santa Barbara’s own Bison Films, will show at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 14, at Isla Vista Theater.This rare screening of a Santa Barbra favorite will benefit the UCSB Surf Team. Team member Lipoa Kahaleuahi, one of the two Hana Maui natives who co-star in the film, will make a personal appearance and answer questions after the film.Tickets are $5 and will be available at the door.The evening will include raffles of a Freestyle … [Read more...]
West Coast’s College Golf Combine in California
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 By 1 Comment
The 2011 College Golf Combines will expand its schedule to four regional combines and will increase the opportunities for junior golfers to be evaluated by College Golf Coaches.More than 600 recruits and 150 coaches are expected to participate at the four combines. The combines began in 2008 and have been very successful in bringing exposure to junior golfers seeking to continue their golf careers at the collegiate level on a golf scholarship. Combine participants have already received … [Read more...]
Twins champion first South Coast Baseball Classic
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
There’s a new tournament here in town. The South Coast Baseball Classic made its debut during the weekend of the 16th and 17th with eight teams from Goleta Valley South Little League, Dos Pueblos Little League and Santa Barbara PONY League competing on local fields. And it was a big hit judging from the responses of tournament director Sam Kaiser and a hundred enthusiastic players aged 13 to 15, as well as coaches and parents. Many expressed praise for the tournament and the hope that it … [Read more...]
Little Leaguers washing cars to benefit injured Giants fan
Monday, April 25, 2011 By 1 Comment
Dos Pueblos Little League and Goleta Valley South Little League are teaming up to support Bryan Stow, the San Francisco Giants fan severely beaten in the parking lot at the Los Angeles Dodgers’ home opener.Both leagues will hold benefit car washes Saturday, April 30, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Mobil gas station, 49 Glen Annie Road. A second location is still being sought.“We hope to show community support while teaching the kids and showing the public that it’s only a game and it … [Read more...]
Women’s time trial added to Tour of California stage in Solvang
Friday, April 15, 2011 By 1 Comment
AEG has announced details of the inaugural Amgen Tour of California Women's International Time Trial Challenge, which will take place in Solvang during Stage 6 of the 2011 Amgen Tour of California on Friday, May 20.Using the same course as the Stage 6 men's individual time trial in Solvang, the women's event will be a 12-person invitation, showcasing some of the best women athletes in the world racing for a $10,000 prize pool.The Amgen Tour of California Women's International Time Trial … [Read more...]
