A recent press release from Allan Hancock College athletics revealed that two more Bulldog baseball players have been drafted to Major League Baseball. The Atlanta Braves drafted two pitchers from Hancock: Chuck Buchanan and Jordan Sechler, in the 18th and 19th rounds, respectively. According to Hancock, these two will go on to join other former […]
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Big league dreams
Former Nipomo Titan Jeff McNeil goes from Dirtbag to NY Met
The first text Jeff McNeil got from his brother, Ryan, after the Major League Baseball draft read something like this: “Good, now I can strike you out.” But nothing can bring Jeff down, not even competitive taunts from his baby brother—a pitcher drafted right out of high school into the Chicago Cubs farm system. On […]
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Minor league dreams
The city of Santa Maria is rich in baseball tradition. On June 11 at City Hall, the Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Commission heard a proposal from an investment group hoping to bring some of that tradition back to Santa Maria. The purpose of the meeting was to present the idea to the commission and […]
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See wine country on two wheels
Registration is now open for the fourth annual Wine Country Bike Trek, set for June 14 through 16. Home base will be at Midland School in Los Olivos; the ride is 30 to 50 miles of rolling hills and flat terrain. Participants can choose to race one, two, or all three days. Riders are encouraged […]
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Keep on survivin’
The Santa Maria Parks and Recreation Department will present its own version of the popular TV show Survivor June 17 through 21 at the Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center. At the overnight event, participants will be grouped into teams and taught basic survival skills. Teens will be required to compete and survive in the natural […]
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Lanthier takes over as boys’ coach
Pioneer Valley High School recently announced that Athletic Director Greg Lanthier will take over as its head boys’ basketball coach, in addition to maintaining his duties as AD. “The goal here is for me to change the culture and create a quality, competitive basketball program that our student athletes can be proud to participate in,” […]
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Polo legends return to Santa Ynez
Team Platinum Performance will return to defend its 2012 championship title at the Polo Classic on July 20 at the Santa Ynez Polo club. Platinum Performance will include brothers Memo Gracida—a hall-of-famer with the most U.S. Open wins—and Carlos Gracida, a three-time Grand Slam of Polo award winner. For VIP, patron, and general admission tickets, […]
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Summer baseball with the ‘Dogs
Players of all ages and talents are invited to improve their game at this year’s Allan Hancock College summer baseball clinic scheduled for June 17 through 20 and June 24 through 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Former major league player Bryn Smith, head coach Chris Stevens, and Santa Maria Packers coach Scott Nickason […]
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Racing the streets
The largest criterium racing weekend in California is scheduled for June 29 and 30. Sponsored by Firestone Walker Brewing Company, the two-race event will benefit the Santa Ynez Valley Cycling Club and Lompoc Police Foundation. Firestone’s 805 Ale is the title sponsor. Criterium races are bike races over short distances that loop along a circuit […]
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Tatiana Dunlap
The first thing that came to Coach Ed Torres’ mind when he began describing former player Tatiana Dunlap was “intensity.” The women’s basketball coach worked with Dunlap for three years; her athletic ability and obvious passion for the game were the first things that stood out to him. “She is committed to improving as a […]
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Their time to shine
Local athletes are college bound and ready to play
Earning an athletic scholarship to play in college is no easy feat, and it happens less than the average reader might think. According to the NCAA, only 2 percent of high school athletes will earn a scholarship to play in college.Earning an athletic scholarship to play in college is no easy feat, and it happens […]
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Filthy fitness
Santa Barbara County’s first-ever mud run event welcomes competitors
Team “Kristina and the Sunshine Band” didn’t look like it was full of sunshine on Saturday, June 1. Wearing tie-dye shirts covered in mud, we were sore enough that crawling back to our cars wasn’t out of the question. And we had all volunteered for this. Despite the inevitable exhaustion, we did feel like warriors […]
