Martial Arts Family Fitness (MAFF), a family-owned and operated school dedicated to improving lives through martial arts, announced today that Master Dave Wheaton oversaw the testing of four students for black belts in the art of Dynamic Circle Hapkido. The black belt exam and promotion took place at the Santa Barbara school’s facility at 122 E Gutierrez Street on Saturday."Four deserving students were able to demonstrate their knowledge of Hapkido this past Saturday," said Dave Wheaton, … [Read more...]
CIF Opening Week Schedule
Monday, February 14, 2011 By 1 Comment
CIF Southern Section-Ford Championships TUESDAY CIF GIRLS WATER POLO Redondo at San Marcos, 3 p.m. (Wild-Card Game) Mayfield at Carpinteria, 5 p.m. Cate at Downey, 5 p.m. CIF GIRLS SOCCER Coachella Valley at Bishop Diego, 3 p.m. (Wild-Card Game)WEDNESDAY CIF GIRLS WATER POLO WC winner at Dos Pueblos, 5 p.m Palos Verdes at Santa Barbara, 5 p.m. CIF BOYS BASKETBALL Bolsa Grande at San Marcos, 7 p.m. Laguna Blanca at L.A. Adventist, 7 p.m. AGBU at Bishop Diego, 7 p.m. Carpinteria … [Read more...]
Big crowd sees Brawlin Betties bring down Bakersfield
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A huge Santa Barbara crowd came out to cheer on their Mission City Brawlin' Betties on Saturday in their first home bout since June.MCBB faced a fierce 13-1 Bakersfield Diamond Divas team who were coming off of their first loss with a vengeance to regain their momentum. The game was an absolute battle with several big hits that threw the skaters into the crowd.The Divas played a big, physical game, but the Betties strategy won them the bout in the end. By focusing on earning Lead … [Read more...]
New Betties bring it in latest bout
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Mission City Brawlin Betties hosted their final roller derby of the summer on Saturday, June 12, when they faced one of their most challenging opponents this season in CCRD's SLO Slammers at Earl Warren Showgrounds.With several veteran players unable to bout due to injury, MCBB had four fresh meat players- Lem E. Atom, Puff Puff Pass, Vicious Vagintina, and Miss Hisssss- making their derby debut against an experienced CCRD team, and the odds seemed to be stacked against them.CCRD … [Read more...]
Plymire heading to premier equestrian program
Thursday, May 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
San Marcos junior Kira Plymire will be spending this weekend under the tutelage of Olympic gold-medalist Melanie Smith Taylor, the reward for being one of the select few chosen for the USHJA Emerging Athletes Program, which develops promising young equestrians."It's a huge honor to have her instruction on my riding,' said Plymire, who will be jumping 1.1-meter courses on a horse named Seven of Nine.Plymire is one of 24 riders selected from the region, which includes California, Oregon … [Read more...]
Betties roll over NorCal girls
Monday, April 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Mission City Brawlin' Betties took Santa Barbara by storm from the moment their skates first started rolling last year and in their first home bout of the season, on April 17 at Earl Warren Showgrounds' outdoor flat track, they unleashed their fury on eight wheels.With a final score of 147 to 84, the Brawlin' Betties reigned on the rink against Nor Cal Roller Girls (from Chico). Both teams put out a great effort, with badass blocking and agile jammers. Standouts from Nor Cal included … [Read more...]
SB Sports Trivia No. 4
Friday, October 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
SB Sports Trivia is brought to you by McDonald's of Santa Barbara, a proud supporter of local athletics and youth sports. Please visit these fine South Coast locations: Goleta Marketplace, Upper State Street, Fairview, Victoria Court Santa Barbara, Milpas Street, Carpinteria. … [Read more...]
Answer: Trivia Question No. 4
Friday, October 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Jesse Orosco, born in Santa Barbara in 1957, played for the Dons in the 1970's and would go on to enjoy a 24-year MLB career that included two World Series rings with the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers. Orosco holds the major league record for career pitching appearances.Orosco struck out the final batter in the 1986 Series for the Mets to eliminate the Boston Red Sox, famously throwing his glove in the air and dropping to his knees. In 1988, Orosco earned his second world title … [Read more...]
SB Sports Trivia Question No. 3
Sunday, October 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment
SB Sports Trivia is brought to you by McDonald's of Santa Barbara, a proud supporter of local athletics and youth sports. Please visit these fine South Coast locations: Goleta Marketplace, Upper State Street, Fairview, Victoria Court Santa Barbara, Milpas Street, Carpinteria. … [Read more...]
Answer: How many Gauchos from 2006 team are currently in MLS
Sunday, October 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment
After winning the National Championship in 2006, six UCSB men’s soccer players from that team went on to play professionally in Major League Soccer.Chris Pontius, a junior in 2006, was drafted in 2008 as the 7th overall pick by D.C. United. He earned an MLS goal of the week in May 2009. He is currently a candidate for Rookie of the Year in MLS with 4 goals and 3 assists in his debut season.Eric Avila was chosen 19th overall in the same year by FC Dallas. He has made 14 appearances and … [Read more...]
Answer: Which local prep stars are currently playing in the NFL?
Monday, September 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
There are two Santa Barbara football players who are now a part of the NFL, Alex Mack and Chris Gocong.Former San Marcos Royal Alex Mack recently reached the NFL when he was selected 21st overall in the 2009 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns as a center.Mack excelled on both the offensive and defensive line for the San Marcos High football team and was named MVP of the team his senior season. He was also recognized the Channel League's Co-Most-Valuable-Player on defense and … [Read more...]
SB Sports Trivia Question No. 2
Monday, September 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
SB Sports Trivia is brought to you by McDonald's of Santa Barbara, a proud supporter of local athletics and youth sports. Please visit these fine South Coast locations: Goleta Marketplace, Upper State Street, Fairview, Victoria Court Santa Barbara, Milpas Street, Carpinteria. … [Read more...]
