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 to 20 and June 24 to 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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Polo legends return to Santa Ynez
Owners of the Circle JB Ranch in Santa Ynez, Joel and Charlotte Baker, were pleased to announce that Team Platinum Performance will return to defend its championship title awarded in 2012. The Platinum Performance team will include brothers Memo Gracida—a hall of famer with the most U.S. Open wins—and Carlos Gracida, a three-time Grand Slam […]
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Bulldog basketball gets a new coach
Allan Hancock College athletics announced the hiring of Tyson Aye as the new coach for the men’s basketball team. He’ll also serve as an instructor in the kinesiology, athletics, and recreation department. Aye has spent the last eight years as the head coach for the men’s basketball team at Imperial Valley College. There, he led […]
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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 (with starting times still being worked out), participants will be grouped into teams and taught basic survival skills. Teens will be required […]
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See wine country on two wheels
Local nonprofit People Helping People (PHP) announced that 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, […]
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The Benchwarmer
Helpful hints for new collegiate athletes
Being a Benchwarmer obviously means I don’t play a lot. In fact, the name “Benchwarmer” means exactly what it implies: to keep the seat warm. But being a benchwarmer does allow for a lot of time to sit back and observe. I’ve observed that athleticism requires a lot of hard work, accountability, and the drive […]
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Athlete of the Week
JED HEDLUND
The biggest keys for success when it comes to balancing three sports, according to Jed Hedlund, are time management and staying focused. As a senior at Valley Christian Academy, Hedlund has managed his time wisely. A tri-sport athlete, he’s found success in football, basketball, and baseball. Playing all three sports has helped him mature as […]
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Muddy mayhem
Get off the couch, get in shape, and get ready to get dirty for a good cause at the inaugural Muddy Madness 5K charity race at Sky Ranch in Santa Ynez Valley on June 1. Race proceeds will benefit scholarships and various programs at Allan Hancock College. The event will feature a barbecue, live music, […]
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Bulldog baseball is golden
Earlier this month, 10 Hancock baseball players were named to All-Conference and four players received the Golden Glove Award. Catcher Ryan Welker and pitcher Nathan Thompson each received the Golden Glove Award for their division. Thompson was also named to First Team All-Conference for his work on the mound this last season. He pitched 83 […]
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See wine country on two wheels
Local nonprofit People Helping People (PHP) announced that 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, […]
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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 with starting times still being worked out, participants will be grouped into teams and taught basic survival skills. Teens will be required […]
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Titans eliminated after second round
With CIF season in full swing, the Titans lost a tough battle to Victorville Silverado on May 21. After a stellar season, the Titans returned this year and made it to second round play of CIF Southern Section Division 5 playoffs. The Titans took an early lead in the Tuesday game, scoring one in the […]