SBCC’s Sophie Angner and Talia Hudson, one of the top doubles teams in Southern California, have been named to the All-WSC women’s tennis team.Angner, a freshman from Stockholm, Sweden, was a first-team choice while Hudson, a freshman from Santa Barbara High, made the second team.The Vaqueros (13-3) finished second in the WSC with a 6-2 record and made the Southern Cal Regional for the third straight year.Angner reached the semifinals in two big tournaments the last two weekends … [Read more...]
Bishop Diego hosts 41st golf tournament
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The 41st Annual Bishop Diego Golf Tournament was another sellout this year, as Cardinal supporters took to Glen Annie Golf Club for a Texas Scramble shootout on Friday.The competitive field featured a handful of scratch golfers and some amazing shots, including tee shots within three feet on both the 11th and 17th holes by Jim Slaught. The net champions with a score of 49.2 were Max and Danny Kwock, Nico Reggerio and Pat Towersly. The lowest gross score was a 54 turned in by Greg Frye, Steve … [Read more...]
Kei puts in work to become a golfing success story at UCSB
Monday, May 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The story of hard work paying off is the story of senior Kei Kita’s golf career at UCSB.A walk-on four years ago, Kita played in just one tournament for the Gauchos as a freshman, coach Steve Lass told the crowd at Monday’s Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table press luncheon at Harry’s Plaza Cafe. He played in two events during his sophomore season and this year he competed all 10 events.“By the second half of the season, he was our go-to guy. His nickname now is ‘Chief,’” … [Read more...]
Cress helped change the culture of Westmont baseball
Monday, May 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It wasn’t just the baseball skills that convinced Westmont coach Robert Ruiz to recruit Coby Cress to the Montecito campus three years ago.Ruiz saw great leadership skills in the transfer from Arizona State; he saw Cress as the type of player who could help him change the culture of the Westmont baseball program.“He’s been a huge contributor since he’s been here,” said Ruiz at Monday’s Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table press luncheon “He’s been a three-year captain; … [Read more...]
AOW winners Nguyen, Seemann shine during championship competition
Monday, May 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Athlete of the Week award winners for May 7 handled a busy competition schedule and finished on top in their respective championship events.This week’s winners are Dos Pueblos swimmer Janelle Nguyen and SBCC men’s tennis player Miles Seemann. They were recognized for their accomplishments at Monday’s Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table press luncheon at Harry’s Plaza Cafe.Nguyen of Dos Pueblos won two individual event titles and was a member of two first-place relay teams at … [Read more...]
Rogers-Dalhausser batting 1.000 in FIVB tournaments
Sunday, May 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It’s two for two in 2012 for Santa Barbara's gold-medal pro beach volleyball team.Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser are flying high at the start of the SWATCH FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour. The local team won its second straight tournament title on Sunday, taking the Shanghai Grand Slam in China.In an all-American final, the defending Olympic champions defeated Sean Rosenthal and Jake Gibb 21-19, 22-24, 15-11. Two weeks ago at the season-opening Brasilia Open in Brazil, they defeated … [Read more...]
San Marcos’ Linebaugh has coached at all levels in high school
Saturday, May 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
To new San Marcos High football coach Anthony Linebaugh, a football program is not just about the varsity team. He sees the lower levels are equally important to the overall success of the program.Linebaugh stressed that point during a welcoming reception Saturday, hosted by San Marcos athletic director Abe Jahadhmy. The event was attended by alumni, former Royals football coaches and principal Ed Behrens.Linebaugh, 40, comes to San Marcos from Liberty Ranch High in Galt, where he was … [Read more...]
Linebaugh to take over San Marcos football program
Friday, May 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Anthony Linebaugh is the new football coach at San Marcos, according to published reports.The Sacramento Bee and Galt Herald reported Linebaugh resigned as head football coach at Liberty Ranch High in Galt to take a coaching and teaching job at San Marcos.San Marcos Athletic Director Abe Jahadhmy confirmed that Linebaugh is the Royals' new football coach. He will be introduced to the media and alumni on Saturday.Linebaugh led Liberty Ranch to a Sierra Valley Conference championship, … [Read more...]
Smith verbally commits to USC soccer
Friday, May 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Santa Barbara Soccer Club's Rachel Smith, who also plays at Dos Pueblos High School, has verbally committed to play soccer at USC starting in the Fall of 2013.“I am very excited to have verbally committed to become a USC Trojan women’s soccer player and play in the Pac 12 Conference in the Fall of 2013,” Smith of Santa Barbara SC GU17 White stated.Smith was asked about the recruiting process.“I attended the College Night events at San Marcos High School and I met with the … [Read more...]
Solis recruited for Mexico national program
Friday, May 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Mari Solis of the Santa Barbara SC GU16 White team has been on an amazing adventure and returned a better, stronger more experienced player and person as a result.Mari was invited to join the Mexican National Team program on a try-out basis. She made the final 25 but unfortunately not the final squad. Leo Cuellar, Mexico head coach, has requested that Mari remain in the path for recruitment. He has asked that Mari return to Mexico in the summer to train with the National Team Squad.This … [Read more...]
