The Dos Pueblos High boys soccer team hosted Ventura on Thursday and lost 1-0 after the Cougars poked a goal in with just three minutes remaining in the game.It was Senior Night for the Chargers, and all the graduating players were on the field for nearly the entire game.The Dos Pueblos veterans played the defending Channel League champions to an even match, with the score tied 0-0 for the first 77 minutes. The game looked bound for a draw, but Ventura got its foot on a ball that bounced … [Read more...]
Hall’s strike gives San Marcos tough victory over DP
Thursday, January 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The San Marcos High boys soccer team chased Dos Pueblos as the Chargers held on to the ball for most of the game, but the Royals' Ian Hall scored the game's only goal to give his team a 1-0 victory on the road."I think possession for them was probably 90-10," San Marcos head coach Matt Winecki. "Here's the moral of the story: it's better to be lucky than good."The Royals defense was able to frustrate the Dos Pueblos attackers and recorded its second consecutive shutout.Dos … [Read more...]
Double bills at Westmont worth the price of admission
Monday, January 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Talking about the exciting basketball being playing at Westmont College this season, Warriors men’s coach John Moore harkened back to the days when movie theaters showed double features for the price of one.“We used to have doubleheaders at movie theaters, where you get to see a twin bill,” Moore recalled at Monday’s Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table press luncheon at Harry’s Plaza Cafe. “Well, it’s great to come to Westmont these days because you can see a great twin bill. … [Read more...]
Ventura dumps five goals on DP
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Ventura scored first in the 4th minute and barely let up on Tuesday, eventually recording a 5-0 Channel League victory over Dos Pueblos."It really opened the floodgate," said Chargers head coach Matt York of the early goal from the Cougars, who are undefeated this season."We seemed to not really be inspired to make a game out of it," York said.The loss drops DP to 0-2 in league, with Santa Barbara next on Thursday at Dos Pueblos"Our next task is to take this game and put it … [Read more...]
PHOTO GALLERY: Royals Strong-arm Chargers in league opener
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 By 1 Comment
PHOTO GALLERY INTRO: Sam Strong's goal late in the second half proved to be the game-winner on Tuesday, as San Marcos' boys soccer team defeated Dos Pueblos 2-1 in the Channel League opener for both teams.After a scoreless first half, Cody Martinez gave the Royals a 1-0 lead with his fourth goal of the season. Dos Pueblos' Scott Terry equalized just a few minutes later by beating San Marcos' keeper with a shot to the near post through traffic.Humberto Cruz found Strong on the right side. … [Read more...]
Chargers collect four goals, then get shut out
Thursday, December 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
After blowing up with four goals, Dos Pueblos' boys soccer team was shut out in its second game of the day on Thursday to start the Buena Tournament.The Chargers beat Cabrillo 4-1 to begin the tournament but couldn't break through in a 2-0 loss to Pacifica.Omar Montalvo, Lalo Arce, Brian Bieza, and Michael Sazani recorded goals for the Chargers in the win over Cabrillo, with Scott Terry and Julio Rubio providing assists.Chargers head coach Matt York singled out Forbes Bainou for his … [Read more...]
Dos Pueblos ready for break after to 2-0 loss
Friday, December 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Dos Pueblos boys soccer team was unable to overcome several injuries to key players and lost 2-0 at Hueneme on Friday.The Chargers had just 13 players available for the game."We'll be looking forward to a week off for sure," head coach Matt York said.Hueneme struck first in the 34th minute. Dos Pueblos was able to play tough and stay in the game, but a second goal 73rd minute sealed the result.Despite being undermanned, the Chargers were still able to generate chances as … [Read more...]
Chargers fall behind in second half
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Dos Pueblos boys soccer team played a tough first half at Oxnard, but was unable to maintain its level of play after the midway point and lost 3-0.Both defences kept the ball out of the back of the net in the first 40 minutes, but Oxnard struck quickly once the second half began and got a goal in the 44th minute.Dos Pueblos could not put together an attack to get an equalizer, and Oxnard extended its lead in the 66th minute.Down two goals, the Chargers substituted an attacking … [Read more...]
