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Boateng included on ‘Top Forwards’ list

Ema Boateng

Big West Conference Freshman of the Year Ema Boateng has been named to Top Drawer Soccer's "Top-10 Men's Forwards" list heading into his sophomore season with the UCSB Gauchos. Joining Boateng are … [Read more...]

Davis, Scher, Kujore named Athletes of the Year by UCSB

UCSB student-athletes packed IV Theater on Wednesday night for the Sixth Annual SB Awards, the year-end awards ceremony that celebrates the past year for UCSB Athletics by highlighting the best … [Read more...]

Top sports stories of 2012 in Santa Barbara

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PRESIDIO SPORTS' BIGGEST STORIES OF 2012 1. Bryan Fernandez of Dos Pueblos completes the greatest cross country season of all time by a local prep runner, going undefeated (11 races) … [Read more...]

‘Santa Barbara Sports Figures’ make 2012 a year to remember

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Each Month, Presidio Sports recognizes a local sports figure for their extraordinary contribution to the Santa Barbara athletic community. It is our way to recognize those who are making a lasting … [Read more...]

UCSB’s Boateng, Ryan are All-Far West Region

Freshman Ema Boateng and senior Nic Ryan each earned 2012 NCAA Division I All-Far West Region honors it was announced on Sunday. Boateng was named to the Second Team while Ryan garnered Third Team … [Read more...]

Prep Soccer Primer: Local players to watch in boys soccer

Joshua Yaro

  Boys soccer has a great tradition in the Santa Barbara area. The public schools Santa Barbara High, San Marcos, Dos Pueblos and Carpinteria have all produced CIF championship teams over the … [Read more...]

UCSB’s Ryan, Boateng receive Big West accolades

Ema Boateng

Senior Nic Ryan was named the 2012 Big West Midfielder of the Year and forward Ema Boateng garnered Freshman of the Year honors the conference announced on Monday evening. Junior midfielder Fifi … [Read more...]

Two quick goals help Gauchos snap skid, stay in race

With its season on the line, the UCSB men’s soccer team played with a sense of urgency in the opening minutes of Tuesday night’s Big West clash with first-place Sacramento State. The … [Read more...]

Fourth-ranked Gauchos stunned by Northridge, 1-0

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The longest unbeaten run in nine years came to an end for the UCSB men’s soccer team on Sunday. Cal State Northridge got a goal in the 31st minute and made it stand up for a 1-0 victory over the … [Read more...]

UCSB stomps No. 24 Riverside 3-1

RIVERSIDE – Third-ranked UCSB opened Big West Conference action in strong fashion on Friday evening as they toppled No. 24 UC Riverside, 3-1, on the road at the UC Riverside Soccer Stadium. With … [Read more...]

Boateng’s first collegiate goal is ridiculous

His game-tying goal against UCLA was exciting, but Ema Boateng's first goal as a member of the UCSB men's soccer team was a real eye-popper. Boateng scored this beauty at the University of San … [Read more...]

Gauchos still unbeaten after 1-0 win over Harvard

UCSB's Charlie Miller rises above the fray only to have Harvard keeper Joe Festa knock the ball away from danger. The Gauchos' men's soccer team remains undefeated going into October.

Third-ranked UCSB got an early goal and that proved to be enough to beat Harvard in a non-conference soccer game Sunday at Harder Stadium. Javier Castro headed home a cross from right back Peter … [Read more...]