Airing It Out

SC native Crosson named volleyball coach at Cal Poly-SLO

Jim Seimas — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:27:16 +0000

Former Harbor High standout Sam Crosson, an assistant coach at Cal the past two seasons, was named head coach of the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo on Friday.
Crosson played collegiately at Pacific, graduating in 1997.
“With its ideal location, competitive academic environment, support from both the athletic department and great local fan base, I am confident Cal Poly will quickly rise to the top of the Big West Conference and become a nationally recognized volleyball program,” Crosson told Cal Poly’s athletic website.

SC resident Gooch signs pro soccer contract

Jim Seimas — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:37:35 +0000

Former Soquel High star Lynden Gooch, 16, has signed a professional soccer contract with Sunderland AFC of the English Premier League.
The midfielder/forward signed a three-year deal for an undisclosed amount on Friday, said his father Paul, who coaches Soquel’s girls soccer team.
A former member of the U.S.’ U16 national team, Gooch reports to Sunderland in July.
As a Knights freshman last season, Gooch led his team in scoring with 19 goals and 10 assists, helping Soquel reach the semifinals of the Central Coast Section Division III playoffs.
Gooch’s older brother Anthony, who also played at Soquel, completed his redshirt freshman season for San Diego State in the fall.

Cabrillo holding meet-and-greet dinner tonight

Jim Seimas — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:16:34 +0000

Cabrillo College’s baseball team — a NorCal playoffs qualifer last season — is holding a meet-and-greet dinner at the Santa Cruz Moose Lodge tonight at 6 p.m.
Tickets are $10 per person. Pasta and desserts will be served.
There will be a raffle for prizes and apparel. The event also features some keynote speakers.
For more information, contact 477-3549 or email cabrillobaseball@cabrillo.edu with questions.
The Seahawks open the season Feb. 3 for the first game of a three-game series at Santa Barbara City College. They make their home debut Feb. 7 against Marin at 2 p.m.

Cabrillo to put on clinic for L.L. players, coaches Jan. 29

Jim Seimas — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:48:58 +0000

Cabrillo College’s baseball team will host a free clinic for Santa Cruz County Little League players and coaches Jan. 29. No registration is needed. The coaching clinic will run from 1-3 p.m. and the players’ clinic is from 3-5 p.m. … Continue reading →

Jimmy Fallon mixes Tim Tebow and David Bowie into awesome song

Jim Seimas — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 09:08:48 +0000

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SV baseball fundraiser Friday at Bruno’s

Jim Seimas — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:36:28 +0000

The Scotts Valley High baseball team will hold a fundraiser on Friday at Bruno’s Barbecue in Scotts Valley.
Food will be served at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.
There will also be a silent auction with a ton of baseball memorabilia, including a Barry Bonds bat, baseballs from Willie Mays, Juan Marichal and Matt Williams, three 2010 World Series baseball (one is blank and the others are autographed by Buster Posey and Freddy Sanchez, respecitively), an autographed ball from San Diego Padres’ prospect Robbie Erlin, unused size 15 1/2 cleats from Dontrelle Willis, and tickets to the Giants, A’s, Sharks and Warriors. Wines and spirits are also up for auction.

Bruno’s Barbecue
230G Mount Hermon Road, #G Scotts Valley, CA 95066-4044
(831) 438-2227

SC’s Brendon Ayanbadejo selected to another Pro Bowl

Jim Seimas — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:55:26 +0000

Santa Cruz High and Cabrillo College alum Brendon Ayanbadejo is headed to the NFL’s Pro Bowl for Baltimore Ravens — again.
The linebacker was the AFC’s leading vote-getter for special teams with 106,515 votes.
It’s the fourth time in his 9-year NFL career he has been chosen to play in the Pro Bowl (2006, ’07, ’08 and ’11).
A backup to mike linebacker Ray Lewis, Ayanbadejo has made 30 tackles this season.
The AFC and NFC All-Star teams will be based on the consensus votes of fans, players and coaches. Each group’s vote will count one-third toward determining the 43-man rosters that represent the AFC and the NFC in the Pro Bowl.
Today is the last day for NFL players and coaches to cast their votes.
The Pro Bowl will be played Jan. 29 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. The teams will be announced on NFL Network at 4 p.m. Tuesday on a special NFL Total Access 2012 Pro Bowl Selection Show.

Lions’ Senior Bowl football game is Saturday at Cabrillo

Jim Seimas — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:18:42 +0000

The inaugural All Santa Cruz County High School Lions’ Senior Bowl football game is Saturday at Cabrillo College at 4 p.m.
All the county’s seniors — including most of the players named to the Sentinel’s All-County team on Sunday — are eligible to play in the event.
The North team, coached by San Lorenzo Valley’s Doug Morris, features seniors from the Cougars, Harbor, Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz and Soquel.
The South team, coached by Monte Vista Christian’s David Reese, features seniors from the Mustangs, Aptos, St. Francis, Pajaro Valley and Watsonville.
Tickets for the event, which is being put on by Santa Cruz Host Lions Club, are $10.

PARTICIPANTS SELECTED FOR 2011 CIF STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP BOWL GAMES

Jim Seimas — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 04:50:34 +0000

Eight Teams Making Inaugural Appearance

CARSON, Calif. – The matchups for the 2011 CIF State Football Championship Bowl Games presented by Farmers are now set following the selection of participating teams, CIF Executive Director Marie M. Ishida announced Sunday. The games will be held Friday-Saturday, Dec. 16-17 at The Home Depot Center in Carson and will be broadcast live by Time Warner Cable.

The Selection Committee, comprised of the 10 CIF Section Commissioners, has selected the following teams to participate in the 2011 CIF State Football Championship Bowl Games Presented by Farmers.

OPEN DIVISION: De La Salle, Concord vs. Westlake, Westlake Village
De La Salle (12-1, 7-0) was the Division I Champions from the North Coast Section. The Spartans, who play in the East Bay League, are coached by Bob Ladouceur. They will face Westlake High School (14-0, 9-0) which was the Northern Division Champion from the Southern Section. The Warriors, who play in the Marmonte League, are coached by Jim Benkert.

De La Salle, making its sixth appearance in as many years in the State Championship, lost only one game all season – to St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, FL). They have not lost to a Northern California team since 1991.

Undefeated Westlake is making their first State Bowl Championship appearance and is the top-ranked team in Southern California. The Warriors defeated Del Oro of Loomis earlier this year in overtime, the Northern contender in this year’s Division II Bowl Game.

DIVISION I: Bellarmine, San Jose vs. Santa Margarita, Rancho Santa Margarita
Bellarmine High School (12-1, 7-0) was the Open Division Champions for the Central Coast Section. The Bells, who play in the West Catholic Athletic League, are coached by Mike Janda. They will face Santa Margarita (12-2, 3-2) which was the Pac 5 Champion from the Southern Section. The Eagles, who play in the Trinity League, are coached by Harry Welch.

Bellarmine defeated the defending CIF State Division I Champion Palo Alto for the Central Coast Section Championship. The Bells’, which are making their second State Championship appearance, only loss of the season was to De La Salle, in two overtimes.

Santa Margarita’s only two losses of the season were to Servite (overtime) and Mater Dei. They will also be making their first appearance for a State title.

DIVISION II: Del Oro, Loomis vs. Helix, La Mesa
Del Oro High School (13-1, 5-0) was the Division III Champion for the Sac-Joaquin Section. The Golden Eagles, who play in the Sierra Foothills League, are coached by Casey Taylor. They will face Helix High School (12-1, 5-0) which was the Division II Champion for the San Diego Section. The Highlanders, who play in the Grossmont-Hills League, are coached by Troy Starr.

Del Oro’s only loss of the season was to Open Division challenger Westlake of Westlake Village. The Golden Eagles are making their first CIF State Championship Bowl Games appearance.

Helix, making their first State Championship appearance, defeated seven-time defending Oceanside for the San Diego Division II Championship. Their only loss of the season was their opener against Eastlake.

DIVISION III: Campolindo, Moraga vs. Washington Union, Fresno
Campolindo (14-0, 6-0) was the Division III Champion for the North Coast Section. The Cougars, who play in the Diablo Foothill League, are coached by Kevin Macy. They will face Washington Union (13-0, 5-0) which was the Division IV Champion for the Central Section. The Panthers, who play in the North Sequoia League, are coached by Jeff Freitas.

Campolindo upset the top two-seeded teams (Marin Catholic and Cardinal Newman) on their way to the North Coast Section Division III title. The Cougars will be making their first State Championship appearance.

Washington Union won their second consecutive Central Section Division IV title and has won 21 consecutive games. The Panthers are appearing at the CIF State Championship Bowl games for the first time.

DIVISION IV: Le Grand vs. Sierra Canyon, Chatsworth
Le Grand (12-0, 7-0) was the Division V Champion for the Sac-Joaquin Section. The Bulldogs, who play in the Southern League, are coached by Rick Martinez. They will face Sierra Canyon (14-0, 6-0), which was the East Valley Champion for the Southern Section. The Trailblazers, who play in the Alpha League, are coached by Jon Ellinghouse.

Le Grand, appearing in their first State Championship, has scored 702 points in just 12 games and won its second straight Sac-Joaquin Championship.

Sierra Canyon recorded two of its wins this year against Paraclete, a team which defeated the Trailblazers for the East Valley Southern Section Championship last year.

MVC hosting US Baseball Academy camp

Jim Seimas — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 06:47:15 +0000

US Baseball Academy is holding a six-session camp at Monte Vista Christian School in Watsonville. Dates of the camp include Jan. 15 and 22, and Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26. The camp gives advanced instruction to players in grades … Continue reading →