The quality of girls volleyball in this town is off the charts. If you don’t believe it, then check out next Tuesday’s (Sept. 29) epic match between crosstown rivals Santa Barbara and Dos Pueblos at DP’s Sovine Gym. You won’t be disappointed.These extraordinary student-athletes possess tremendous skill. Their jump serving, hitting, blocking and digging will have you going oooh, ahhh and wow!Santa Barbara has dynamic players like Emily Rottman, Eve Ettinger and Katherine Keller … [Read more...]
Miller time lifts Royals to 7-0 win at Lompoc
Friday, September 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Just a couple of weeks ago, Kyle Miller was entering his third and final year of football as San Marcos' second-string running back.On Friday night at Lompoc High's Huyck Stadium, two-thirds of the Royals' plays were handoffs to him. With the passing game absent, Miller carried the ball 33 times for 146 yards and a touchdown as San Marcos held off the Braves for a 7-0 victory."It feels amazing, but this win was more because of my offensive line. They make it easy," said Miller, who … [Read more...]
Turnovers hamper Royals in 23-7 road loss
Friday, September 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment
OXNARD — You might see some San Marcos High football players holding onto a ball everywhere they go next week to remind themselves of what happened in their season-opening game Friday night.The Royals committed six turnovers and snapped the ball out of the end zone on a punt for the go-ahead points in the last five minutes, and that all led to a 23-7 loss against Rio Mesa at Spartan Stadium.“We just can’t afford to put the ball on the ground like we did and throw interceptions. … [Read more...]
IT’S GAME TIME: 2009 Prep Football Previews
Monday, September 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The 2009 prep football season is here, and PresidioSports.com will once again be your go-to source for all the action. Our team of football writers has nearly a century of combined local sportswriting experience, and along with the reports we are proud to feature extensive photo galleries of many of the games.Let's take a quick look at what to expect from local teams.BISHOP DIEGOHead Coach: Tom Crawford2008 Record: 1-8, 0-4 Tri-Valley LeagueThings didn’t start out well … [Read more...]
