Sports Photos of April

The Dons recently won their second consecutive national championship in the Super Varsity Show Cheer Novice division at USA Nationals in Anaheim.

March Madness contest winner Warner Anderson holds his winning bracket along with a certificate for a free deep-tissue sports massage at Spa del Mar in the Fess Parker Resort.

The Santa Barbara athletic community always has a presence at the Boston Marathon and this year was no different. Janice and Tony Rodriguez asked local runners to wear this bib as a sign of solidarity with Boston.

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St. Bonaventure’s Lavan Alston races down the middle during his 100-meter heat at the 94th Russell Cup.

Elijah Johnson hustles to a victory in the 400 meters in a Channel League meet. The Royals won the team sweepstakes at the 2013 County Track & Field Championships

Dos Pueblos hosted a ceremony on Wednesday to recognize its large crop of student-athletes who have committed to play collegiate athletics next year.

The Jackie Robinson film came out in April, detailing his rise in Major League Baseball. Presidio Sports reviewed the film.

Dos Pueblos track & field coach Chris Mollkoy, left, with runners Max Davis, Addi Zerrenner, and thrower Stamatia Scarvelis at a Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table press luncheon.

Providence Hall’s star basketball player Sydney Hedges announced her decision to play at Westmont next year. From L to R: Selena Ho, Hedges, Westmont head coach Kirsten Moore, and Emilie Johnson.

With eight seniors Santa Barbara High clinched another Channel League title this year.

Dos Pueblos shortstop Ben York leaps to catch a throw from catch Luke Coffey. The Chargers didn’t lose a Channel League game in April.

Santa Barbara High senior Jonathan Collins won the Channel League Individual Golf Tournament on the last day of April, carding a six-under 66 on the final day.

Dos Pueblos’ 4×400 relay took first place at the Santa Barbara County Track & Field Championships.