It was an end of era and the end of the innocence on Saturday when Westmont hosted its final invitational cross county meet. For 32 years, coach Russell Smelley invited college teams from all over … [Read more...]
Kei puts in work to become a golfing success story at UCSB
Monday, May 7, 2012 By
The story of hard work paying off is the story of senior Kei Kita’s golf career at UCSB. A walk-on four years ago, Kita played in just one tournament for the Gauchos as a freshman, coach Steve … [Read more...]
Warriors run with confidence at GSAC Championships
Monday, April 30, 2012 By
Westmont track and field coach Russell Smelley was in a perfect spot to witness a breakthrough for one his runners at last Saturday’s GSAC Championships. Speaking at Monday’s Santa Barbara … [Read more...]
DP’s Miller coaching another standout distance runner in Zerrenner
Monday, April 23, 2012 By
In his long career in track and field, Len Miller has coached such top distance runners as U.S. Olympian Steve Scott and 1970s prep sensation Eric Hulst. At Dos Pueblos, Miller is excited about … [Read more...]
Dons’ tennis rivalry with CdM is one for the ages
Monday, April 16, 2012 By
His players may be too young to know it, but Santa Barbara High boys tennis coach Greg Tebbe says the Dons’ court rivalry with Corona del Mar is like the L.A. Lakers against the Boston Celtics in … [Read more...]
Royals learn do’s and don’ts on trip to Arizona
Monday, April 2, 2012 By
Road trips can provide a good learning experience for teams. The San Marcos baseball team gained some valuable lessons while in Tucson, Ariz., playing in the Chris Moon Memorial Cherry Field … [Read more...]
SBAA rewards prep, college track programs for volunteer work
Monday, March 12, 2012 By
The timing was perfect for Monday’s Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table press luncheon. Track and field was one of the featured sports, and Jim Sloan of the Santa Barbara Athletic Association was … [Read more...]
Gauchos at their peak going into Big West Tournament
Monday, March 5, 2012 By
Dave Campbell likes what sees in the UCSB men’s basketball team as it heads into this week’s Big West Tournament. The two-time defending champion Gauchos open against Pacific on … [Read more...]
‘Baby Moore’ enjoys Westmont’s championship with mom
Monday, February 27, 2012 By
It’s never too early to experience the feeling of winning a championship. Westmont College coach Kirsten Moore’s unborn baby got to experience that wonderful feeling as the Warriors won their … [Read more...]
Ace free-throw shooter draws attention of local coaches
Monday, January 30, 2012 By
A seventh grader from St. Raphael’s School was the most sought-after person at Monday’s Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table press luncheon. Mitchell Cota’s excellence at the free-throw line … [Read more...]
Double bills at Westmont worth the price of admission
Monday, January 23, 2012 By
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 … [Read more...]
