Allan Hancock College officials announced last week that Billy Vinnedge will be taking over as the men’s soccer coach for the Bulldogs pending approval from the Board of Trustees. “His enthusiasm, passion, and energy for Hancock soccer made him the ideal candidate for the job,” said Kim Ensing, associate dean of kinesiology, recreation, and athletics […]
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Erin Freeman
Righetti High School girls’ water polo
Righetti girls’ water polo opened its PAC 7 season with a 9-2 victory over Paso Robles Jan. 7. A driving force behind that win was sophomore Erin Freeman, who came up big with four goals. Head coach Roxanne Eastwood said Freeman is manning the set position this year, and she has been working on perfecting […]
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Nipomo debuts a girls’ wrestling team
Room 149 at Nipomo High School is filled wall-to-wall with wrestling mats. The heater makes the room unbearably stuffy for those who aren’t used to it. Above the white board hangs a banner that says, “Champions are built, not made.” Building for the future is exactly what head girls’ wrestling coach Justin Magdaleno is doing. […]
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Allan Hancock Alumni needed for track opening
The Allan Hancock College Athletics Department is looking for Bulldog alumni to help introduce the new track to the community. The college is scheduled reveal the new track on Jan. 25 from 11 a.m. to noon. Events will include a barbecue, a kids’ race, and a relay race with six alumni. After more than a […]
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Veronica Sua
Allan Hancock College Women’s Basketball
After going 10-5 in pre-season play, the Lady Bulldog basketball team opened conference play last night against Moorpark. A driving force for the ’Dogs comes from sophomore Veronica Sua. The center has scored back-to-back career high points for Hancock; she averages 8.3 points and six rebounds per game. Head coach Cary Narelli has known Sua […]
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Game of give and take: The Benchwarmer reflects on the volunteers who helped shape her as an athlete and a person
The Soto Sports Complex in Arroyo Grande looks the same now as it did 15 years ago when I used to play softball there. Yes, sports fans, the Benchwarmer was a Little League All-Star before taking up residence on the pine. Every time I drive past the sports complex, a flood of childhood memories comes […]
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Still time for tennis
Ark Tennis will be host to a holiday tennis camp scheduled to run through Jan. 9. Run by Ark Tennis owner/operator Patrick Ortiz, the camp will be held at the Orcutt Junior High School tennis courts. Kids will have a chance to get some exercise and learn valuable skills for the game of tennis with […]
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Andrew Ibarra
Righetti High School wrestling
Righetti High School wrestling is off to another successful start this season, taking third place as a team at the Duca Tourney Dec. 7 and the junior varsity wrestlers dominating the duals at Pioneer Valley Dec. 14. At the Mann Classic on Dec. 21, four varsity wrestlers placed in the top 10 at the tournament. […]
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Local Air Force vet Jacari Miller plays in college, thanks to new GI Bill
For Jacari Miller, basketball has always been a way to relax and unwind. A member of the U.S. Air Force, Miller played basketball overseas and participated in several tournaments. “Basketball has always been an escape route for me when I am stressed or need to get away,” Miller said. “It clears your mind so that […]
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The human element
The Sun recalls the players and coaches who moved us this year
Coaches and athletes are often defined by the roles they play in their sports. Their worth comes from the records they put up, the statistics behind them, and the patches on their letterman’s jackets. As sports fans, we often get lost in the excitement of the physical feats these athletes accomplish, and the coaches and […]
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While away the winter hours in Winter Day Camp
The Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department is proud to announce the return of Winter Day Camp. Set to kick off Dec. 16, the program provides children in grades first through sixth with enrichment activities. The camp is ideal for working parents and coincides with the Orcutt and Santa Maria-Bonita school districts’ winter breaks. The […]
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Walk off the winter treats
Join local Guadalupe resident Ray Segovia for a guided two-hour exploration of local nature, wildlife, and history on Dec. 28. Bring your family and friends to the event for a healthy and educational way to work off the holiday foods. Meet at the Oso Flaco parking lot at 10 a.m.