One-run games have not gone San Marcos' way this Channel League season, as the Royals dropped their fifth such decision in a 4-3 loss to Ventura on Monday.Jimmy Brakka and Joe Prince contributed hits to a two-run first for the Royals. Sean MacDuffee's hit in the third led to a single run but San Marcos did not score after that.Jay Navarro started on the mound for the Cougars and earned the victory.San Marcos falls to 3-8 in league play while Ventura ups its record to 5-5.VENTURA … [Read more...]
San Marcos loses lead late
Friday, April 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The San Marcos baseball team led 6-2 against Buena after Jimmy Brakka hit a grand slam in fifth inning, but the Royals' bullpen struggled and the Bulldogs came back to win the game 7-6 in eight innings."We gave it to them, like Santa Claus," San Marcos coach Michael Sanford said. "Our pitchers couldn't throw strikes after the fourth inning."Brakka started the game, but had to come off the mound in the fourth because of a sore back. The Royals relievers lacked control and walked seven … [Read more...]
Royals swim strong against Orcutt
Friday, April 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The San Marcos swim team posted several impressive individual performances in its dual meet with Orcutt Academy.In the boys race, Abhi Sarkar-Frandsen won the 50 yard freestyle (22.66), which is a CIF qualifying time. He also bettered that time when he swam the first leg of the 200 yard freestyle relay in a time of 22.51. The team, which included Spencer Kemp, Kameron Bebb, and Benjamin Haslund-Gourley, won the race.Jason Phreaner won the 200 yard freestyle in a time … [Read more...]
Royals lean on seniors in sweep
Thursday, April 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
San Marcos' boys volleyball team closed out its Channel League season on Thursday with a 25-12, 30-28, 25-22 sweep of Buena at the Thunderhut.Seven San Marcos seniors were recognized on senior night. In what will most-likely be their last high school match in the Thunderhut, Spencer Johnson, Kyle Estabrooks, BJ Elton, Aaron Duke, Ian Dahill, Cody Martinez and Jack Shields went out on top.The Royals (11-11, 3-5) finish league play in fourth place and will apply for an at-large playoff … [Read more...]
Final race leads Royals to a one-point victory
Thursday, April 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The San Marcos boys track and field team edged out Dos Pueblos by one point on Thursday with their 4x4 as the last event on the Chargers' track. Cole Erickson, Victor Sanchez, Cameron Cruikshank and David McBride made up the team that clinched the Royals victory with a time of 3:29.65."It was a really exciting meet that came down to the last race," said DP coach Leslie Roth."Unfortunately we were on the losing end of it."However, all wasn't lost for the Chargers whose girls team managed … [Read more...]
White medals in San Marcos victory
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Thayer White shot a 71 at par-72 Sandpiper Golf Club to lead the San Marcos boys golf team to a 399-435 victory over Buena.The Channel League win helped the Royals improve to 3-5 against league opponents.San Marcos (6-7) will continue its season at the Channel League Championships at Soule Park Golf Club in Ojai.RESULTS:San Marcos 399White 71 Mazziota 76 Anderson 77 Wright 80 Contreras 95Buena 435A. Wiph 77 Martin 85 B. Wiph 88 Ingle 92 Conway 93 … [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...]
Chargers chomp down on Royals
Monday, April 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Dos Pueblos held down San Marcos 15-3 on Monday in a Channel League match under grey skies.The Chargers took every set except those against Petar Jivkov, who went 3-0 in singles for the Royals.Dos Pueblos' three doubles teams all stayed together for three wins each. Jake Roberts/Caleb Franzen, Mason Casady/Sam Boulanger and Greg Steigerwald/Ankush Khemani combined to win the games battle 54-16 over their counterparts.The Chargers are 6-1 in league play with Santa Barbara on Tuesday. … [Read more...]
SB County Championships: Zerrenner puts name on two county records
Saturday, April 21, 2012 By 2 Comments
Dos Pueblos distance runner Addi Zerrenner headlined the Santa Barbara County Track & Field Championships on Saturday by setting two meet records at Carpinteria Valley Memorial Stadium.Zerrenner shattered the record in the 3200 meter by 11 seconds with a new standard of 10:44.18. Santa Barbara High Jamie Park set the old record in 1989.In the 1600, Zerrenner shaved five seconds off the previous mark set by Santa Barbara High’s Anne Kennedy in 2004. The new record is … [Read more...]
