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La Jolla High Viking Joe Palatella, left, and Jack Chapman, center, apply the block against Kamehameha, Hawaii in March. Photo by Ed Piper
Sports travel clubs: conflict of a young athlete’s school ties or independent betterment
Back in the day, the young athlete had it relatively simple: play for the school sports team or play Little League baseball, Pony League and Colt League. There might be a batting cage in town (and ...
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The San Diego Rowing Club junior women's 4x (4 rowers 8 oars) boat won bronze in the U.S. Nationals. Shown from left are Mariko Kelly, Sarah Hoskin, Benton Sparks (coach), Jillian Renly and Marissa Gibson.
SD Rowing Club claims bronze medal in youth nationals
Varsity women with the San Diego Rowing Club (SDRC) on Mission Bay have brought home a bronze medal from the U.S. Rowing’s Youth National Championships in Sacramento. The event was held over three ...
Jun 26, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Mission Bay High School girls’ lacrosse team shows solidarity during its inaugural season. Courtesy photo
MBHS lacrosse team fields two CIF all-stars despite squad’s dismal inaugural year
Despite a rough inaugural season for the fledgling Mission Bay High School (MBHS) lacrosse program, two members of the girls’ team, Kylie Kroeger and Ari Linley, earned a spot in the CIF Lacrosse A...
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Players keep their eyes on the ball during the 27th annual Jack in the Box “Hoops at the Beach” competition at Bonita Cove Park during the weekend of May 17-18. Courtesy photo
27th ‘Hoops at the Beach’ another success story
The 27th annual Jack in the Box “Hoops at the Beach” was a success in its new location at Bonita Cove Park during the weekend of May 17-18. Participants and fans enjoyed a chamber-of-commerce-type ...
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Members of the San Diego Rowing Club (from left): coach Susan Francia, Sarah Hoskin, Jillian Renly, Mariko Kelly and Marissa Gibson. The club recently swept the Long Beach Invitational. Courtesy photo
SD Rowing Club powers to sweep of Long Beach Invitational
Del Mar resident Mariko Kelly recently rowed her way to three first-place finishes at the Long Beach Invitational during the weekend of April 12-13.   Kelly was joined by San Diego Rowing Club (SDR...
May 14, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 24 24 recommendations | email to a friend
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OMBAC sets signup for 61st World Championship OTL Tournament
The Old Mission Beach Athletic Club (OMBAC) is preparing to host signups for its 61st installment of the two-weekend World Championship Over-The-Line Tournament. Sign-ups are set to take place begi...
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Mission Bay senior Jesse Sandoval (No. 13) scores a run as Point Loma catcher Collin Clack (No. 2) dives for an errant throw. The Bucs opened their Western League season with a 6-4 win at Point Loma. Photo by Scott Hopkins
Bucs seize league opener in battle with Point Loma High
Mission Bay High junior Erick Lopez pitched a perfect seventh inning, earning a save in the Bucs’ 6-4 Western League opening win at Point Loma’s David Wells Field on April 11. The “W” left the stru...
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The America’s Schooner Cup race sails into action on San Diego Bay on March 29. Sailing enthusiasts can catch the race action at the Silver Gate Yacht Club on Shelter Island, among other vantage points. Courtesy photo
America’s Schooner Cup gears up
In 1851, the schooner “America” crossed the finish line seven miles ahead of her nearest competitor. Queen Victoria asked: “Who is second?” The response: “There is no second.” America’s victory ove...
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Sports briefs
Commission approves construction of new MBHS stadium The California Coastal Commission finally approved the much-needed facelift to the Mission Bay High School football field on Jan. 10 at the Cata...
Jan 23, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 21 21 recommendations | email to a friend
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Sports notebook
Mission Bay High and Pacific Beach Middle Schools are both enjoying a successful year of surfing with the Scholastic Surf Series.  Mission Bay High School collected medals Sunday, Dec. 15 in Oceans...
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Mission Bay’s Andre Petties-Wilson makes a 35-yard pass completion during the Dec. 2 CIF championship game this week at Qualcomm Stadium. SCOTT HOPKINS
Bucs end stellar season with heart-wrenching loss
As his players knelt before him on the sideline at Qualcomm Stadium following the Dec. 2 CIF Div. II championship game, Mission Bay head football coach Willie Matson told them many years from now t...
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Chargers open new MBHS weight room
The San Diego Chargers were at Mission Bay High on Oct. 29 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the newly renovated weight room. In 2012, The Chargers Champions, a program of the San Diego Charger...
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Front Row left to right : Dayna Stout, Kim Montenegro & Raquel Hernandez Middle Row : Carley Dunn, Sara Sandoval, Wendy Gamma, Pauly Carvalho, Jerrilyn Goldberg, Madison Sweet & Laura Kamphaus Rear Row : Hannah Tandy, Nayeli Nova, coach Kris Auer, assist. coach Katie Brown, Katie Baker & Leticia Gonzalez.
MBHS girls' field hockey scoring big
This year’s Mission Bay High School girls’ varsity field hockey team is having a great season. Coached by Kris Auer and assistant coach Katie Brown, the lady Bucs take an 8-6 record into the final ...
Nov 08, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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Boxer Danyelle Wolf has been making waves on the boxing scene with her quick rise in the ranks. She is now a member of Team USA and an Olympic hopeful for Brazil in 2016. Courtesy photo
Pacific Beach resident making waves in the female boxing world
Local female boxer Danyelle Wolf — whose meteoric rise in the boxing world was featured in the Beach & Bay Press on May 12, 2011 — gave us an update on her recent accomplishments and her ongoing go...
Jun 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 42 42 recommendations | email to a friend
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A dedicated volunteer prepares the playing fields for the 2013 Mission Bay Youth Baseball season. Courtesy photo by Keith Spencer
Volunteers help make Mission Bay Youth Baseball special
Mission Bay Youth Baseball is about more than balls and strikes. It changes lives — for the better. The youths and adults forge lifelong friendships through teamwork. They learn about success and f...
May 23, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 38 38 recommendations | email to a friend
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