Beach Cities Sports: Paddleboarding, running, volleyball and more
Paddleboarding: The inaugural South Bay Paddleboard Race will be held Saturday June 9 at, starting at 7 a.m. At the Hermosa Beach pier (pending city approval). The course goes south to Torrance Beach, then out to the R10 Buoy and back to the Hermosa Pier, for a distance of 15 miles. This is a “hands […]
Four pole vaulters among local track athletes aiming for State meet
The Bay League has reached new heights this track and field season with four pole vaulters advancing to Saturday’s CIF Masters Meet at El Camino College. The top six finishers in each event will advance to the State Championships on Friday and Saturday, June 1-2 at Buchanan High School in Clovis. Mira Costa will be […]
Mira Costa reaches new heights on tennis court
Mira Costa’s boys tennis team not only claimed the Bay League crown this season, but has also advanced to the State Regional along with sending three athletes to the Individual Tournament. “This year has been a very exciting journey with many firsts,” Mira Costa coach Joe Ciasulli said. “The team, boys or girls, was the […]
Mira Costa repeats as State beach volleyball champs after 6th IBVL title
With targets on their backs, the girls on Mira Costa’s beach volleyball teams have all felt the pressure throughout the past six years. Battling at practice to make one of three teams competing each week in the Interscholastic Beach Volleyball League, the girls must not only win but impress head coach Eric Fonoimoana. This year’s […]
Surf Concepts to close after 29 years
Surf Concepts, the revered surf shop which was the first of its kind in Manhattan Beach, is closing after 29 years. Owner Eric Nakaji said this week that the shop has lost its lease. “It’s been a heavy time for everyone around the Surf Concepts community,” the shop’s crew wrote Monday on Instagram, next to […]