San Marcos girls soccer coach Macie Berlin said the Royals “played beautifully” for the first 10 minutes against perennial power Buena.“The other 70 were a different story,” she added after Tuesday’s 5-0 loss to the Bulldogs in a Channel League match.Buena scored two goals in the first half and “nailed the coffin in the second half” with three more goals, said Berlin.Despite the loss, the Royals (2-4-2 in league) will finish league play in third place and earn a CIF … [Read more...]
Royals clinch CIF berth with victory over Ventura
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Hannah Koper scored five goals and Riley Heiduk added four to power San Marcos to a 12-7 win over visiting Ventura that clinched third place in the Channel League and a CIF playoff berth.“I’m proud of our team,” San Marcos coach Chuckie Roth said. “We’ve overcome obstacles. It’s been a long process and today we showed hard work pays off.”The Royals used an effective power play to build a 9-3 lead after three periods.“We were 0-for-7 the last time on our 6-on-5s and … [Read more...]
Carpinteria brings home first league water polo title
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Carpinteria High’s girls water polo team made history on Tuesday.The Warriors routed Villanova Prep 19-1 to earn their first league title in program history. They’re co-champions with Malibu.“Fantastic,” said coach Bryan Swarm of winning the title. “It’s a culmination of hard work. “I’m really proud of them. We’ve been talking about believing in yourself and believing you can win. It’s OK to be a small school. You just got to work hard.”Swarm said the girls’ … [Read more...]
Bishop puts Santa Clara away in the first half
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Bishop Diego kept its playoff hopes alive with a 4-0 win over Santa Clara on Tuesday in a Frontier League girls soccer match.All the scoring was done in the first half.“I thought we played very good soccer,” coach Brent Gonsalves said. “They came out and did the business right away.”Gonsalves noted it was the first game he had a full roster of healthy players.Annalise Morando got the Cardinals going in the first minute, taking the ball straight to goal after the kickoff. … [Read more...]
Jay Demerit Story showing at Lobero on Thursday
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A moving and inspirational success tale that just happens to be about sports, “Rise and Shine: The Jay Demerit Story”, winner of the Rising Star Award at the Canada International Film Festival premieres in Santa Barbara on Thursday at the Lobero Theater.Showtime is at 7 p.m. and tickets can be purchased from the Lobero Box Office by calling (805) 963-0761. All proceeds will support our local Santa Barbara Soccer Club.“Rise and Shine” traces Jay DeMerit’s heart-tugging … [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...]
Elizarraras’ pair pulls in Warriors’ 10th straight
Monday, February 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Two goals from Edwin Elizarraras brought Carpinteria a 2-1 Tri-Valley League victory on Monday, as the Warriors won their 10th straight match with a 2-1 result against Malibu.Elizarras gave Carpinteria a 1-0 lead in the first half. Luca Riganotti crossed a ball into the middle where Elizarraras got creative with his finish at the top of the six-yard box. Without the time to turn and shoot, Elizarraras found the back of the net with a flip over the goalie with his back facing the net."He … [Read more...]
Royals Ridenour, Allen named Athletes of the Week
Monday, February 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
San Marcos garnered both Athlete of the Week honors on Monday.Basketball player Cade Ridenour was voted the male award winner and Emily Allen of the soccer team earned the female award. They were recognized and presented with their plaques at the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table’s annual Women in Sports Luncheon at the Earl Warren Showgrounds.Ridenour played big for the Royals during rivalry week. In a 55-40 win over Dos Pueblos, he recorded a double-double with 13 points and 13 … [Read more...]
