In presenting the Coach of the Month award to football coach Tom Crawford, Bishop Diego Athletic Director Dan Peeters said one of the many things that stand out about Crawford is how his athletes develop as young men.“The kids that commit to his program, it’s such a formative experience,” Peeters said at Monday’s Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table press luncheon. “It’s amazing to see the development under coach Crawford’s leadership.”This past football season, Crawford … [Read more...]
Bishop’s Troy Skinner honored as Womble Award winner
Monday, March 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Troy Skinner is the embodiment of a leader on the athletic field.The Bishop Diego junior is a three-sport standout. He is a wide receiver and defensive back on the football team, plays goalkeeper on the soccer team and is the setter for the volleyball team.“If you look at the positions he plays, the proverbial coach-on-the-field saying applies to Troy and his athletic talent,” said Bishop football coach Tom Crawford.Skinner on Monday was honored as this month’s winner of the … [Read more...]
Bishop’s Renick, Gonzalez earn all-state honors
Thursday, February 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Bishop Diego landed two players on the MaxPreps Division 4 All-State football team.Defensive lineman Thomas Renick was chosen to the first-team defense and running back Brandon Gonzalez was a second-team pick on the offense.The 6-1, 185-pound Renick recorded 85 tackles, 4.5 sacks and was a leader on a tough Cardinal defense. The senior earned All-CIF-SS East Valley Division honors.Gonzalez was the heart and soul of the Bishop offense.The hard-running senior rushed for 1,440 yards … [Read more...]
Bishop puts four players, Carpinteria 3 on All-CIF football teams
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Bishop Diego placed four football players on the All-CIF East Valley Division team.All-CIF TeamsNamed to the offensive squad were running back Brandon Gonzalez, quarterback Nolan Tisdale and return specialist-wide receiver Sam Kwock. Lineman Tom Renick was named to the defensive unit.The Cardinals had one of their best seasons in school history, winning the Frontier League championship, going 11-2 and advancing to the CIF semifinals, where they lost to eventual champion Sierra … [Read more...]
Rewinding the big plays, performances of 2011
Saturday, December 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
2011 YEAR IN REVIEW In the numerous athletic events we cover throughout a year, there are certain plays and individual performances that leave a lasting impression.Presidio Sports is punching the rewind button and taking a look back at some of the most memorable individual plays and game performances we witnessed and reported on in 2011. Also be sure to check out a review of our local Sports Figures of the Month from 2011 as well as our Photos of the Year … [Read more...]
Bishop Diego football collects top-level awards in Frontier League
Friday, December 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
CLICK HERE FOR BISHOP DIEGO FOOTBALL ARTICLESALL FRONTIER LEAGUEMVP AWARDSPosition School Name GradeOffense Bishop Diego Brandon Gonzalez 12Defense Bishop Diego Thomas Renick 12Utility Bishop Diego Sam Kwock 12Utility Grace Brethren Jack Gilliland 12COACH OF THE YEARName Tom Crawford Bishop Diego School-------------------1ST TEAM OFFENSE1ST TEAM … [Read more...]
No. 1 Sierra Canyon has too many weapons for Bishop
Friday, December 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
GRANADA HILLS — Bishop Diego needed to play a perfect football game to beat top-seeded and undefeated Sierra Canyon in the CIF East Valley Division football semifinal Friday night at John Elway Stadium.The Cardinals gave it their best shot, but a few miscues proved to be costly and they fell 42-16 against a high-powered Trailblazers squad that is returning to the division final for the second straight year.Sierra Canyon (13-0) will get a rematch with Alpha League rival Paraclete next … [Read more...]
IN-GAME UPDATES: Bishop Diego vs. Sierra Canyon CIF-ss East Valley Division semifinal
Friday, December 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Bishop Diego and Sierra Canyon clash tonight for a chance to compete for a CIF-Southern Section championship next week. The Trailblazers (12-0) are the No. 1 seed in the East Valley Division while the Cardinals (11-1) are the fourth seed.The two teams meet in the postseason for the second consecutive year. Bishop Diego will be looking for revenge after getting trounced last year 48-17 in the first round.CLICK HERE to read our game preview or check back later for a full game recap. GAME … [Read more...]
Bishop faces a mountain of a challenge in Sierra Canyon
Thursday, December 1, 2011 By 1 Comment
They’re big, skilled, athletic, experienced and undefeated.The top-ranked Sierra Canyon Trailblazers have it all going for them as they seek the CIF East Valley Division football title.Standing in their way is a talented, tough, skilled, determined and once-beaten Bishop Diego squad.The fourth-seeded Cardinals (11-1) get another shot at Sierra Canyon (12-0) on Friday, this time in the East Valley Division semifinals at Granada Hills High. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m.The teams met … [Read more...]
Bishop Diego gets another shot at Sierra Canyon in semis
Sunday, November 27, 2011 By 1 Comment
Bishop Diego gets a rematch with Sierra Canyon in the semifinals of the CIF East Valley Division football playoffs on Friday night.The Cardinals lost to top-seeded Sierra Canyon, 48-17, in the first round last year.The teams are tentatively scheduled to play at Granada Hills High, which Sierra Canyon uses as its home field.The trip won’t be half as long as the one the Cardinals just made to Twentynine Palms. CLICK HERE TO VIEW COMPLETE EAST VALLEY DIVISION CIF … [Read more...]
Bishop wins, advances to CIF East Valley semis
Friday, November 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Bishop Diego defeated Twentynine Palms 21-14 Friday night in a CIF East Valley Division quarterfinal football game.The fourth-seeded Cardinals improve to 11-1 and advance to next week's semifinals where they will play the Division's top ranked team in Sierra Canyon (12-0), who defeated Ontario Christian 38-0.Bishop took a 19-0 lead at halftime and held that lead until late in the third quarter when Twentynine Palms' Chris Fui Fui rushed in for his 15th touchdown of the season on a goal … [Read more...]
CIF Football Scores (Southern Section)
Friday, November 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
EAST VALLEY DIVISION Bishop Diego 21, Twentynine Palms 14 Sierra Canyon 38, Ontario Christian 0 Rim of the World 23, St. Margaret's 13 Paraclete 42, Aquinas 7NORTHWEST DIVISION Lompoc 28, Compton Centennial 15 Torrance 34, Nordhoff 33 Cabrillo 49, Cantwell-Sacred Heart 22 Templeton 58, South Torrance 13WESTERN DIVISION Culver City 51, Righetti 28 Santa Monica 29, Ventura 24 Chaminade 31, San Luis Obispo 27 Arroyo Grande 49, St. Francis 28NORTHERN DIVISION Westlake 42, … [Read more...]
