Chargers deliver for Lindsay Rose

Chargers freshman Natalie Klapp sets up to cross the ball into the middle from the right corner.

Dos Pueblos' first-round CIF victory came with heavy hearts on Friday, as the Chargers defeated Royal 2-1 on the birthday of Lindsay Rose, who tragically passed away after a surfing accident in April of 2009. CLICK HERE FOR CIF DIVISION 2 BRACKETThe team gathered together for a brunch earlier in the day and then talked about Lindsay's legacy some more after the match."It's definitely emotional," said junior captain Rachel Smith, who scored both of DP's goals on Friday. "The seniors … [Read more...]

DP, Laguna Blanca girls kick off CIF playoffs at home

Six local girls soccer teams earned berths in the CIF playoffs, and two teams received first-round home matches on Friday.Dos Pueblos (14-3-6), the Channel League runner-up, will play host to Royal, the Marmonte League’s No. 3 team, in Division 2, while Condor League champion Laguna Blanca (9-5) welcomes Oxford Academy (Academy at-large) in a Division 6 opener. THE PAIRINGS In first-round road games on Friday, San Marcos (Channel No, 3) is at Pacific League champion Arcadia in Division … [Read more...]

Dos Pueblos, Buena draw 1-1

The Dos Pueblos girls soccer team tied the Channel League-leading Buena Bulldogs 1-1 at home on Thursday to take second place in league.The Chargers finished the season with a 6-1-1 league record while Buena edged out Dos Pueblos to finish in first with a 7-0-1 record.The Bulldogs handed Dos Pueblos its only league loss earlier in the season.Both teams will advance to the playoffs and will find out their brackets this weekend. … [Read more...]

Chargers beat Dons, take City Championship

Dos Pueblos' girls soccer team claimed the undisputed City Championship on Tuesday by defeating Santa Barbara 3-1 at Girsh Park.The game's location was changed from Dos Pueblos to Girsh due to wet conditions.The Chargers went 4-0 against Santa Barbara and San Marcos this season and hold a 6-1 Channel League record going into Thursday's game against league-leading Buena.Natalie Klapp gave the Chargers a 1-0 lead in the first half on a goal assisted by Rosalba Barbosa.After Santa … [Read more...]

Smith scores winner for DP

Rachel Smith scored the lone goal in Thursday's game at Ventura, and the Dos Pueblos High girls soccer team won 1-0.The goal came at the start of the second half when Weslea Gosnell-Greyson found Natalie Klapp. Klapp then hit Smith who put the ball in the back of the net to give the Chargers the lead.Gosnell-Greyson and fellow freshman Addy Willit were called up to varsity and made major contributions in the match.Dos Pueblos (5-1 Channel League) will play next at home on Tuesday … [Read more...]

PHOTO GALLERY: Dos Pueblos at San Marcos girls soccer

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PHOTO GALLERY INTRO: Rachel Smith's hat trick was a huge chunk of Dos Pueblos' 4-0 Channel League win over San Marcos on Tuesday, with Maria Solis providing the fourth score for the Chargers.Smith scored twice in the first half and added another in the second half, which was followed soon after by Solis' curving ball into the upper right corner of the Royals net.Here's a select group of images from Tuesday's action. PHOTO GALLERY  … [Read more...]

SB County Super Seven Girls Soccer Rankings

Righetti put together an all-around solid performance and knocked off San Luis Obispo in a key PAC 7 match last week.With the important win, the Warriors moved up two spots to No. 2 in the county rankings. Dos Pueblos, which lost against Buena, fell from second to fourth.Cabrillo played a solid week of games and remained the county’s top-ranked team. County Super Seven Rankings (1/23/2012) 1) Cabrillo (12-1-6) — beat Nipomo 2-1; beat Morro Bay 7-0. Rebecka Miranda and Miranda … [Read more...]

Chargers come up short in showdown with Buena

In a battle between two CIF ranked girls soccer teams, Dos Pueblos fell short against Buena, 2-1, in a Channel League first-place showdown on Tuesday in Ventura.The Bulldogs, ranked seventh in Division 2, scored the game winner in the 50th minute on a scramble in the box after a corner kick.Five minutes earlier, No. 9 Dos Pueblos had tied the score at 1-1 on a goal by Jamie Benedetto, assisted by Mari Solis."It was a tough battle," DP coach Pato Guerrero said. "Both teams were evenly … [Read more...]

SB County’s Super Seven Girls Soccer Rankings

Cabrillo rallied to escape with a 3-3 tie at home against Santa Ynez in an epic Los Padres League match last week, and the Conquistadores managed to hold on to the top spot in the county rankings. No. 2 Dos Pueblos continues to play well and is looking forward to a showdown with perennial Channel League champion Buena this week. Carpinteria made a big move in the rankings after a pair of Frontier League wins last week, including a 1-0 victory over Bishop Diego.SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SUPER … [Read more...]

Smith notches pair in DP’s 3-1 victory

Rachel Smith scored twice for Dos Pueblos on Tuesday, a big part of the Chargers' 3-1 Channel League victory over visiting Ventura.A first-half goal from Brandie Harris gave the Chargers a 1-0 lead. Harris then assisted on Smith's first goal to put DP up 2-0 at halftime.Smith's second goal of the game gave the Chargers a 3-0 lead before Ventura scored its first. Megan Gee assisted on Smith's second score.Dos Pueblos is now off to a 2-0 start to league with Santa Barbara and Buena … [Read more...]

SB County’s Super Seven girls soccer rankings

There's no stopping the Cabrillo offense. The Conquistadores remained the No. 1 team in the county after another dominating performance last week.Santa Ynez is starting to come together and could challenge Cabrillo in the Los Padres League.Carpinteria show it has some offensive firepower in an impressive win against Cate. The Warriors have a Frontier League showdown with Bishop Diego this week.SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SUPER SEVEN (1/9/2012) 1) Cabrillo (9-1-5) — def. Santa Maria 6-1; … [Read more...]

Chargers claim league opener with shutout

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Jamie Benedetto and Brandie Harris gave Dos Pueblos a 2-0 result over San Marcos on Tuesday, as the Chargers got a leg up on the Royals to start the Channel League season.Both goals came in the second half starting with Benedetto's. Ten minutes later, Harris scored to give DP its 2-0 lead on an assist from Megan Gee.Despite the loss to start league, San Marcos felt like it was right there with one of the two teams favored to win the league title."I thought we were the better team … [Read more...]