Dons earn Channel League split with Dos Pueblos

The Dons won this one between the two teams, with Dos Pueblos winning the first two meetings between the teams this season.

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...]

SB County Super Seven Girls Basketball Rankings

Presidio Sports will release the Santa Barbara County Super Seven for girls basketball each Monday throughout the league season. It is a way for you to see how our County teams stack up against each other from week to week during the season.The rankings are not based on a vote, but determined by considering a combination of results, strength of schedule, common opponents, momentum, and a variety of other factors.This is the sixth week of rankings. CLICK HERE for past weeks.SANTA … [Read more...]

Buena bumps Royals in regular season close out

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

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...]

Gil’s 22 paces Santa Barbara past San Marcos

The Santa Barbara High girls basketball followed Ivette Gil's 22 points to a 55-26 victory over San Marcos on Thursday at home.The Dons also received excellent play from their guard Sylvia Hoover and Melissa Lemus in the win. Nine of the 11 players on the team recorded points in the game.Santa Barbara is fighting for third place in the Channel League which would earn them an automatic spot in the playoffs. The Dons are also in contention for an at-large bid into the postseason based on … [Read more...]

Providence Hall girls hold off feisty Cate

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...]

Dons have a tough night at Buena

It was a rough night for the Santa Barbara High girls basketball team at Buena as the Dons committed 28 turnovers and lost 58-31 in a Channel League game.“Their half-court defense really hurt us,” Santa Barbara coach Andy Butcher said. “We made lots of poor decsions.”Ivette Gil scored 10 points to lead the Dons (13-10, 1-4).Despite the league record, the Dons still have a shot to finish third in league if it can beat San Marcos and Dos Pueblos.“That’s our goal,” … [Read more...]

Warriors show good balance in win over Malibu

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

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

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...]

SB County’s Super Seven Girls Basketball Rankings

Presidio Sports will release the Santa Barbara County Super Seven for girls basketball each Monday throughout the league season. It is a way for you to see how our County teams stack up against each other from week to week during the season.The rankings are not based on a vote, but determined by considering a combination of results, strength of schedule, common opponents, momentum, and a variety of other factors.This is the fifth week of rankings. CLICK HERE for past weeks.SANTA … [Read more...]

Dons doomed after first quarter in Think Pink game

The Santa Barabara high girls basketball team faced a 19-4 deficit after the first quarter of its game against Rio Mesa, and ended up losing 56-41.The Dons hosted the Think Pink game which aimed to raise awareness for breast cancer.Desirea Coleman led the 11 points and also had six rebounds and five steals."We had too many turnovers and quick shots," head coach Andrew Butcher said about his team's performance.Santa Barbara (13-9) will continue its season on Tuesday at … [Read more...]