Court rules two state distance runs with third record in sight
Showing constant improvement and desire, Mira Costa distance runner Xavier Court is making the most of his senior year. During last fall’s cross country competition, Court won the Bay League title and then ran a 15 minute, 19 second race to place 6th at the Division 1 State Championships and he continues to improve. Last […]
Mira Costa ruggers gain valuable experience vs. International teams
Despite the largely unprotected, physical contact, rugby squads continue to redefine the word “sportsmanship,” sharing meals and exchanging T-shirts and hats after matches. Mira Costa’s rugby program has thrived under coach Duke Dulgarian. While their official high school season runs from December through February, the Mustangs continue competing in the 7’s version of the game. […]
Mira Costa boys excel at South Bay Championships
In preparation for the Mt. SAC Relays and Bay League track and field championships, Mira Costa’s boys squad proved its strength by winning the South Bay Championships held at El Camino College on Saturday. The Mustangs had seven top three finishes in their respective competitions, including champions Xavier Court (800), Billy Atkinson (3200) and Cody […]
Beach Cities Sports: Ocean sports, running, volleyball and more
Outrigger canoes: The Lanakila Outrigger Club and the South Bay Boardriders Club invite families and individuals of all ages to paddle a 6-man Hawaiian outrigger canoe and to consider joining Lanakila for a summer of paddling and racing. Noon to 2 p.m. at the Lanakila dock on Marina Way. For more information visit Lanakila.com. […]
Beach Cities Sports: Basketball, ocean sports, running and more
Outrigger canoes: The Lanakila Outrigger Club and the South Bay Boardriders Club invite families and individuals of all ages to paddle a 6-man Hawaiian outrigger canoe and to consider joining Lanakila for a summer of paddling and racing. Noon to 2 p.m. at the Lanakila dock on Marina Way. For more information visit Lanakila.com. […]
Mira Costa baseball team goes undefeated at Righetti Classic
Following an upset loss at Gahr, Mira Costa’s baseball team quickly rebounded to win the Righetti Classic improving its record at 14-1. Ranked No. 8 in the CIF-Southern Section Division 1 poll, Mira Costa beat Foothill 7-5 in the finals capitalizing on starting pitcher Nick Solan’s 6 ⅔ innings and Parker MacDonald’s save. The Mustangs […]
Three Redondo relay teams make State’s track & field top ten
In a preview of what should be exciting Bay League track and field competition, six relay teams and one individual finished with top ten marks in the State while competing in the 51st Arcadia Invitational last weekend. Mira Costa’s Xavier Court turned in an impressive performance with a strong final kick to win the 3200 […]
Three AYSO squads are Western champs
Three of four AYSO Region 18 All-Star teams from Manhattan and Hermosa Beach claimed championships at the Western States Championships held at the Kern County Soccer Park in Bakersfield on March 18. Competing against the top teams from California, Oregon, Washington and Nevada, the Region 18 Girls U14, Boys U10 and Boys U12 teams from […]
Beach Cities Sports: Baseball, paddleboarding, volleyball and more
Paddleboarding: Registration opened this week for the Catalina Classic and Rock 2 Rock paddleboard races that depart from Two Harbors on Catalina Island. Entry deadline for both is May 31. The Rock 2 Rock race is open to solo and relay, prone and stand-up paddlers and will be held Sunday, June 24 finishing at Cabrillo […]
Costa, Redondo softball teams join PV as Bay League favorites
Softball teams in the Pioneer League appear to be the local teams to beat this season, with three Torrance schools holding top-10 spots in the CIF-Southern Section pools. North and South are ranked sixth and ninth, respectively, in Division 2 while West holds the No. 2 spot in Division 3. In the Bay League, Mira […]
Local prep athletes, coaches earn winter season accolades
Local girls basketball players and coaches led All-CIF honors after three South Bay teams captured State Championships in Sacramento. Girls from Redondo, Serra and Rolling Hills Prep claimed State titles last weekend in Sacramento. Girls Basketball Juniors Kayla Padilla (Bishop Montgomery) and Alexis Tucker (Serra) earned first-team Open Division honors. Tucker led the Cavaliers to […]
Mira Costa, Redondo set to battle for Bay League boys volleyball crown
It’s no surprise to see perennial powers Redondo and Mira Costa ranked among the top 10 teams in CIF-SS Division 1, but there is a new-comer this season who currently holds the second position in the poll. Long-time Division 2 member South Torrance has moved up one division this season and is ranked just below […]
Mira Costa baseball team wins first 10 games while Redondo keeps improving
With an exceptional group of pitchers and talent throughout the rest of its lineup, Mira Costa’s baseball team is off to an exceptional start this season, posting a 10-0 record. The Mustangs have moved into the top 10 in the CIF-Southern Section Division 1 poll, holding the No. 6 position. “We have a great group […]
Peninsula baseball mourns loss of Coach ‘Dozer’
Peninsula High School mourns the lose of Coach ‘Dozer’
Beach Cities Sports: Baseball, basketball, running, volleyball and more
Volleyball: National High School Coach of the Year Tommy Chaffins is holding a new series of boys and girls volleyball clinics for players in 3rd thru 8th grade. Clinics are held at Redondo Union High School on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-8:15 p.m. For more information, please visit tommychaffinsvballclinics.com. Baseball: Beach City Baseball Academy […]
Sea Hawks State
With extra inspiration, Redondo dominated opponents to capture its first State girls basketball championship under 23-year head coach Marcelo Enriquez Ryse Williams had to be looking down with a huge smile on his face. The 18-year-old star of Redondo’s boys basketball team died of cancer just one day before his high school graduation last […]