Carpinteria staged a big second-half comeback and knocked off Frontier League co-leader Santa Paula 49-43 on Tuesday night on the road.The Warriors overcome a 10-point deficit in the third quarter, outscoring the Cardinals 17-5.“We just went on a run,” Carpinteria coach Dan Mercer said.Elena Schneider keyed the comeback, scoring eight of her 16 points in the third quarter.Lauren Taira ignited the Warriors by making a pair of 3-pointers to cut the 10-point deficit to four. … [Read more...]
Bishop can’t keep pace with St. Bonaventure
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Bishop Diego was hanging with St. Bonaventure until a flurry of 3-point baskets by the Seraphs sparked them to a 59-41 win in a Tri-Valley League girls basketball game on Tuesday.Greer Shull scored 14 points, Josie McCoy added eight and Michelle Garcia chipped in six for the Cardinals, who fall to 9-16 and 2-9 in league.Bishop closes the regular season Thursday at home against Oak Park. … [Read more...]
Dons earn Channel League split with Dos Pueblos
Monday, February 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Ivette Gil's stepped up in a big game for Santa Barbara High on Monday. Gil's 22 points, nine rebounds, and four steals were a large part of the Dons' 56-47 Channel League victory over visiting Dos Pueblos.Gil made eight of her 14 shot attempts in the game."It was probably her best game of the year if you look at all she did," said Dons head coach Andrew Butcher.As a team, the Dons converted 19 of 22 free throws. Sylvia Hoover paved the way for Santa Barbara in that department by … [Read more...]
Buena bumps Royals in regular season close out
Monday, February 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
San Marcos wrapped up its regular season on Monday in a 79-10 blowout loss to Buena.The Royals still have a chance for an at-large postseason berth and will learn of their draw next Sunday.It was Senior Night at Maury Halleck Gymnasium and the first seven Royals receiving playing time on Monday were seniors. Senior Darshanna Dimmitt led the Royals with four points. … [Read more...]
Shull helps Cardinals close out Flashes
Saturday, February 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Bishop Diego captured a 47-38 Tri-Valley League victory over Fillmore on Saturday behind a 19-point performance from Greer Shull that included a late 3-point play that help the Cardinals hold off the Flashes.Bishop Diego led in the third quarter by 14 but allowed Fillmore to briefly take a one-point lead in the fourth quarter. Greer's play made sure the Cardinals stayed ahead for good.Sophomore Colleen Duley contributed 10 points and made 4-of-5 free throws. Josie McCoy added 10 points … [Read more...]
Providence Hall girls hold off feisty Cate
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Lacey Gonzalez scored on a fastbreak with 33 seconds left and Elizabeth Beebe made a key steal with 10 seconds to go, helping Providence Hall hold off Cate 36-32 in a non-league girl basketball game on Wednesday.A 3-pointer by Cate’s Lanea Pearson to within one point, 33-32. But Gonzalez responded with her basket. Gonzalez was fouled after Beebe’s steal and sank one free throw for the final score.“Our energy won the game for us,” said Providence Hall assistant coach Andrea … [Read more...]
Warriors show good balance in win over Malibu
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Bethany Lugo scored 12 points to lead a balanced Carpinteria scoring attack in a 47-25 girls basketball win at Malibu in a Frontier League game on Tuesday night.Erin Saito added points and Juli Cullins chipped in eight points, grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out four assists. Lugo had three assists.The Warriors got good contributions on the boards form Lauren Mingee and Kristina Burch, who each grabbed seven rebounds.Carpinteria (10-13, 4-3) plays a key game against La Reina on … [Read more...]
Bishop falls to hot-shooting Santa Clara
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Santa Clara outscored Bishop Diego 9-1 to end the second quarter, and the Saints stayed hot in the third quarter and beat the Cardinals 46-40 in a Tri-Valley League girls basketball game on Tuesday.“They made some incredible shots,” Bishop coach Jeff Burich said of the Saints. They had one girl who made all her 11 points in the second half.”Jose McCoy scored 15 points and Greer Shull added 13 for Bishop (8-15, 1-8)BISHOP DIEGO — Ballard-Rozok 9, Jenkins 1, Fling 2, McCoy 15, … [Read more...]
Cougars claim second win from Chargers
Monday, January 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Dos Pueblos was stopped for a second time in a Channel League game by Ventura, which remains unbeaten in league after a 50-43 decision over the Chargers on Monday.The Chargers led at halftime but the Cougars came back in the third quarter and never trailed in the fourth quarter."They got too many offensive rebounds and a couple of crucial turnovers cost us," said Chargers head coach Jelani Hicks.Kristen Gowdy led Dos Pueblos' effort with 16 points and nine rebounds. Chiara DiMarco … [Read more...]
