Kind of a disappointing ending to a good game as the visiting student section chanted “where’s your passport?”, apparently at SJHS players. Administrators from both schools exchanged words. There was a charged atmosphere throughout the contest.
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UCLA softball star
@StevieLynnne
is back home with her inspiring story and signing autographs for youngsters ahead of tonight’s All-Star game in Santa Maria.
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A legend is born.
St. Joseph freshman Tounde Yessoufou breaks the backboard, ending his first high school game in the third quarter.
Knights were leading 44-20 when his two-handed slam separated the backboard from its frame.
Sorry to hear of the passing of former Lompoc football/basketball player Michael Taylor
@Mt__400
. Good kid with a great smile. Just saw him at Righetti's basketball game Saturday night.
Congratulations to Migel Gomez, a Hancock soccer player who signed with UCSB today. He's earned it. Delayed graduating from Cabrillo High to work. Is still working now, picking grapes, before he leaves to play for Gauchos in the fall.
New St. Joseph football coach Pepe Villasenor, A St. Bonaventure grad and coach at Crespi, is charismatic. He’s set to lead Knights into new era of Central Section play in the fall.
Lompoc's Shemar Savage shattered Atascadero Memorial Meet record in the 100 on Saturday. He hit a 10.86 Previous record was 11.17 set by Antoinne Simpson of Bullard in 2007.
Let me take off reporter cap real quick. I couldn't be more proud to be a Saint, man. You guys left it all out there. Losing Johnny was big, but y'all kept with it and gave Big Bear everything it could handle. Bobby, you were great and Blake likely greatest ever in SM uniform.
Dominic King and Seth Ollice makenit official. King is headed to
@calpolyfootball
and Ollice will play with Western Colorado. Both on the D line.
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Tip for parents: Do not, under any circumstances, confront your child’s head coach on the field about your kid’s playing time after a game.
Especially after a win. It’s not a good look and does not do your kid any favors.
Orcutt Academy’s Shelby Mohler is signing to play softball at the NAIA level with Missouri Valley College. Mohler has played softball, baseball and soccer at OA.
Fresno State pitcher Trevor Garcia, a Santa Maria High and Hancock grad, greeted by friends and his dad Eddie after his first D1 start tonight at Cal Poly.
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Seniors from Righetti and St. Joseph met for lunch today at Blast in Old Orcutt ahead of Battle for the Shield. Game is Friday night at Righetti for Mountain League championship.
Righetti High has selected Kyle Tognazzini as its new head baseball coach. Tognazzini takes over for Brian Tomooka, who moved over to softball after coaching baseball at the school for last 14 seasons.
Hancock coach
@CoachTyAye
talks about going 8 for 8. He has eight student athletes eligible to transfer this year. All eight have qualified and will transfer on.
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Rus Pickett has been named head football coach at Righetti High.
Pickett has served as AD at McLane in Fresno while also working on the Fresno City coaching staff.
Also was head coach at Hoover High School and associate head coach at Madera and Sunnyside.
@CoachRusPickett
Former Righetti baseball/basketball player Nick Sauer has been named head varsity basketball coach at his alma mater. He will also teach at Righetti High.
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Santa Maria's game Saturday night has been picked up by Fox Sports and will be a Prep Zone game. Dennis Ackerman and former NFL player Brock Vereen will call the action live.
So.. Toa Taua threw a 73-yard TD pass tonight and led Nevada in rushing with 56 yards on eight carries. Also caught a 9-yard pass in Nevada's 72-19 win over Portland State.
Trevor Cole was a dynamic two-way player for St. Joseph. Now he has a shot to walk on at Boise State, where he aims to play at inside receiver in the Mountain West.
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