Sports Shorts

The stellar season of Allan Hancock College pitcher Katie Chenault continues. A press release from Hancock Athletics revealed the freshman hurler set the program’s single season strikeout record in the team’s game against Oxnard. The Bulldogs opened the game with eight straight hits and then sailed to 17-0 and 11-1 wins. The release said Chenault […]

Thursday, April 3 Baseball     Allan Hancock vs. Santa Barbara @ AHC, 2:30 p.m.     Santa Ynez vs. Orcutt Academy @ OAHS, 4 p.m.     Santa Maria vs. Morro Bay @ MBHS, 4 p.m. Softball     Allan Hancock vs. Moorpark @ Hagerman, 1 p.m. Boys’ Tennis     St. Joseph vs. Paso Robles @ SJHS, 3 […]

If all goes according to plan, men’s basketball coach Tyson Aye will be spearheading the new youth basketball club at Allan Hancock College. According to a press release from the school, the club would serve as an extension of Aye’s clinics. “A lot of parents and coaches are asking us to do more for the […]

St. Mary of the Assumption school was pleased to announce in a press release the success of their Lady Squires basketball team, which recently charged ahead to win its third championship. The Squires finished with a near perfect season at 14-1 and defeated Pacific Christian 40-27 for a third-straight league tournament championship. “St. Mary’s is […]

The Nipomo Titans Youth Football League is gearing up for another season with a fundraising barbecue and registration event scheduled for April 6. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Nipomo Miners Ace Hardware shopping center, the league will be offering meal deals for $8, that includes a tri-tip sandwich, chips, and drink. Future […]

Thursday, March 27 Baseball     Allan Hancock vs. Cuesta @ Cuesta, 2:30 p.m. Softball     Allan Hancock vs. Ventura @ VC, 2:30 p.m. Swimming     Cabrillo vs. Templeton @ LAC, 2:30 p.m. Boys’ Volleyball     Pioneer Valley vs. Paso Robles @ PVHS, 4:30 p.m.     Santa Maria vs. Santa Ynez @ SYHS, 5 p.m. Track […]

Ernest Righetti High School tennis defeated its rival, St. Joseph High School 15-3 March 20 during the PAC 7 league match up. The Warriors took eight single sets and seven double sets for the victory.

Family and kids are invited to come out and run the Rock the ’80s 5K while listening to classic ’80s jams. The race will feature a 5K for individuals ages 14 and older, as well as a kids’ 1-mile fun run; the course is out and back, winding through neighborhoods around Pioneer Park. Awards will […]

A recent press release from Hancock Athletics announced that the Bulldog Baseball team will hold its Youth Baseball Day on April 5 at John Osborne Field. The first pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. The release invites children and families to come out and cheer for Hancock in their conference battle as they take on […]

The Special Olympics has teamed up with Santa Barbara nonprofit PathPoint to help ban use of the word “retarded.” The two organizations were hosts to a rally in Santa Barbara March 5 to kick off their initiative. Quickly gaining momentum, the campaign aims to end inappropriate use of the “r-word” against people with disabilities in […]

Thursday, March 20 Baseball     Allan Hancock vs. LA Pierce College @ AHC, 2:30 p.m. Boys’ Volleyball     Pioneer Valley vs. Orcutt @ PVHS, 5 p.m.     St. Joseph vs. Mission Prep @ SJHS, 5 p.m.     Santa Ynez vs. Templeton @ SYHS, 5 p.m.     Santa Maria vs. Morro Bay @ MBHS, 5 p.m. […]

The tennis courts at Los Olivos Elementary School have been looking a little ragged and in need of some care. With this in mind, the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians is joining forces with Santa Ynez Valley Youth Recreation to give the courts a new, state-of-the-art surface. A press release revealed that the Los […]