The West Coast Xtreme Basketball Academy has released its clinic schedule for the month of July. All clinics will be held in the St. Joseph High School gym and focus on ball handling, passing, shooting, and three-on-three play. The first clinic will be held July 6; with grades 3 to 6 reporting to the gym […]
Sports Shorts
One Way for kids and adults to play water polo in Santa Maria
With record heat on the Central Coast, there’s no better time to get into a new sport—if that sport involves lots of water, that is. Luckily One Way Water polo is offering the first two weeks of lessons free to anyone willing to try the sport. And by anyone, they mean anyone, cjildren and adults. […]
Hancock softball team recognized for rising stars
An all-freshman team, led by coach Angeli Guerrero, has earned recognition from the Western State Conference. Guerrero was named Co-divisional Coach of the Year for her efforts with the team, leading them to a third-place finish with a record of 15-26. Three players were also named to the all-conference second team: first baseman Lily Ruiz […]
Two pools are ready for swimmers, just in time for summer
This summer, Santa Maria Valley residents have more pool choices than ever. Both the Paul Nelson Aquatic Center and the new Pioneer Valley High School pool will be open to the public and hosting special lessons and events. At Paul Nelson, the People for Leisure and Youth and the Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department […]

