Two years ago, fans packed Santa Barbara High’s Peabody Stadium for an alumni football game between the Dons and San Marcos during Memorial Day weekendAlums from the crosstown rivals will go at again but this time they’ll be playing fútbol.A triple-header of soccer matches between the Royals and Dons is set for Saturday, May 26 at Peabody Stadium, it was officially announced on Monday at the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table press luncheon. The day will start with a men’s over-35 … [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...]
Warriors run with confidence at GSAC Championships
Monday, April 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Westmont track and field coach Russell Smelley was in a perfect spot to witness a breakthrough for one his runners at last Saturday’s GSAC Championships.Speaking at Monday’s Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table press luncheon, Smelley said he was about 200 meters from the finish of the women’s 800 final when Theresa Nealon was coming up on the shoulder of the second-place runner. Based on past performances, he figured she’d play it safe and try to out-kick her on the … [Read more...]
AOW winners Harris, Valente, Harris tear it up
Monday, April 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Two Dos Pueblos athletes put on dominating performances to earn Athlete of the Week honors at Monday's Santa Barbara Round Table press luncheon.Male award winner Alex Valente swam a blistering 100-yard butterfly and also won the 100-yard backstroke to help the Chargers defeat Buena and finish the Channel League dual meet season undefeated.Softball pitcher Hannah Harris was the female award recipient after throwing three shutouts last week, including two against defending CIF division … [Read more...]
UCSB’s Peterson is a star in classroom, swimming pool
Monday, April 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Longtime UCSB swimming coach Gregg Wilson put it best when describing Chris Peterson, the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table’s Scholar Athlete of the Year from the university.Said Wilson at Monday’s SBART press luncheon: “Chris is the standard our program has set, not just in the pool but in the classroom. He’s a great example of what you can do if you really focus.”It’s easy to see why Peterson is considered the model of a student athlete at UCSB. He’s had a highly … [Read more...]
DP’s Miller coaching another standout distance runner in Zerrenner
Monday, April 23, 2012 By 1 Comment
In his long career in track and field, Len Miller has coached such top distance runners as U.S. Olympian Steve Scott and 1970s prep sensation Eric Hulst.At Dos Pueblos, Miller is excited about coaching sophomore standout Addi Zerrenner, who last weekend set meet records in the 1600 and 3200 at the Santa Barbara County Track and Field Championships.One of the qualities that makes Zerrenner special, Miller noted, is her mental toughness.“In my mind, I put her in the same class … [Read more...]
Zerrenner, Reveles recognized for big performances
Monday, April 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A current Dos Pueblos standout athlete and a former one earned Athlete of the Week honors at Monday’s Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table press luncheon.Charger sophomore Addi Zerrenner was named the female award recipient for her record-setting distance double at the Santa Barbara County Track and Field Championships on Saturday.DP Steven Reveles was the male award winner for his solid performance last week for the City College baseball team. The freshman shortstop batted 7-for-15 in … [Read more...]
