Sports Shorts

The National Parks Service announced nine free admission days, including several holidays, at its 401 American parks coming up in 2014. “National Parks not only protect and preserve the places we most value; they also add enormous economic value to nearby communities and the entire nation,” National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis said in […]

A press release from Allan Hancock College Athletics Department announced last week the inaugural women’s swim team has begun preparing for its season in the Western State Conference. “Everything is going really well. It’s so exciting to start a program from scratch and [to] establish fresh traditions,” head coach Mike Ashmore said in a press […]

The Lady Titans are preparing to hold their fourth annual Hoops for Hope tournament Jan. 31 at Nipomo High School, where they’ll take on the Santa Maria Saints. All proceeds from the event will benefit Dignity Health Centers of the Central Coast, the Jacqualyn Palchak Foundation, and the American Cancer Society. The event will include […]

Thursday, Jan.23 Girls’ Soccer     Santa Maria vs. Nipomo @ NHS, 5:30 p.m.     Santa Ynez vs. Dos Pueblos @ SYHS, 3:15 p.m. Girls’ Water Polo     Nipomo vs. Atascaderp @ AHS, 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24 Girls’ Soccer     Pioneer Valley vs. Atascadero @ AHS, 3 p.m.     St. Joseph vs. Paso Robles @ […]

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 […]

The Lady Titans are preparing to hold their fourth annual Hoops for Hope Tournament Jan. 31 at Nipomo High School, where they’ll take on the Santa Maria Saints. All proceeds from the event will benefit Dignity Health Centers of the Central Coast, the Jacqualyn Palchak Foundation, and the American Cancer Society. The event will include […]

Friday, Jan. 17 Boys’ Soccer     Pioneer Valley vs. Righetti @ PVHS, 3 p.m.     St. Joseph vs. Atascadero @ SJHS, 7 p.m.     Santa Ynez vs. Cate @ SYHS, 5 p.m. Girls’ Basketball     Cabrillo vs. Nipomo @ CHS, 5 p.m.     Pioneer Valley vs. Righetti @ PVHS, 6 p.m.     St. Joseph vs. […]

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 […]

Thursday, Jan. 9 Girls’ Basketball     Santa Ynez vs. Valley Christian @ VCA, 5 p.m. Boys’ Basketball     Santa Ynez vs. Valley Christian @ VCA, 6:30 p.m. Girls’ Soccer     Santa Maria vs. Santa Ynez @ SYHS, 5:30 p.m.     Nipomo vs. Lompoc @ NHS, 3:30 p.m. Boys’ Soccer     Santa Maria vs. Santa Ynez […]

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 […]

Thursday, Jan. 2 Girls’ Water Polo     St. Joseph vs. Paso Robles @ Paul Nelson, 3:15 p.m.     Pioneer Valley vs. San Luis @ PVHS, 4 p.m.     Santa Ynez vs. Rio Mesa @ Rio Mesa, 3:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3 Girls’ Basketball     St. Joseph vs. Arroyo Grande @ SJHS, 6 p.m.     Santa […]

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 […]