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Athletes of the Week: Logan Elder and Britten Vilander

Monday, January 30, 2012 By
Dos Pueblos scholar-athlete of the year Britten Vilander

Defense got rewarded with Athlete of the Week awards at Monday’s Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table press luncheon. Logan Elder of Laguna Blanca boys basketball and Britten Vilander of the Dos Pueblos girls water polo team were the award winners. Elder scored 27 points in a 59-45 win over Condor League rival Cate and then shut down one of Providence Hall’s leading scorers, holding him to just four points, in a 79-35 victory. Vilander, the Chargers’ goalie, made 11 saves, including … [Read more...]

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Athletes of the Week

Monday, January 23, 2012 By
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Westmont College basketball player Preston Branson and UCSB women's basketball player Kelsey Adrian have been named Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table Athletes of the Week. Branson had a monster performance in No. 16 Westmont's 90-85 victory at sixth-ranked Irvine-Concordia in the GSAC game. Branson, a junior from Texas, scored 35 points, making 12 of 14 shots from the field and 10 of 13 three throws. The win snapped a 10-game losing streak against Concordia and ended the Eagles' 24-game … [Read more...]

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Athletes of the Week: Jessica Escalante and Sam Strong

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 By
San Marcos' Sam Strong

Sam Strong took home the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table Male Athlete of the Week award on Monday for scoring in both of San Marcos' soccer games last week. Strong's game-winner on Tuesday lifted the Royals to a 2-1 win over Dos Pueblos. The sophomore scored again on Thursday as the Royals managed to tie unbeaten Ventura 1-1. Dos Pueblos' Jessica Escalante won the Female Athlete of the Week award by leading the Chargers to a pair of victories last week. Escalante tallied 14 points, … [Read more...]

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Phil Womble Ethics Award: Jordan Lund

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 By
San Marcos High School's Jordan Lund

San Marcos' Jordan Lund was given the Phil Womble Ethics Award on Monday. For the first time, the recipient was given Phil Womble's book, "Never Give Up," with other prizes provided by luncheon sponsor Santa Barbara Bank & Trust. "Wow, this is such an honor to receive this award," Lund said after being introduced by her tennis coach Jarrod Bradley. She thanked her parents, coaches, the San Marcos administration, and Phil Womble, who was in attendance, for their support. Lund was … [Read more...]

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Becerra, Lund receive special recognition at luncheon

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 By
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Monday's Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table press luncheon was the first of 2012, and a host of coaches, athletes, and community members dropped by Harry's Plaza Cafe to share how they're doing in the new year. Twenty teams were represented in total, with each giving a report on their team's seasons. San Marcos High School was recognized with several awards before the coaches' reports, as Jordan Lund, Tony Becerra, and Sam Strong received special awards. Dos Pueblos' Jessica Escalante was … [Read more...]

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Channel League hoops is one to watch, hear

Tuesday, December 13, 2011 By

Cheers to Channel League basketball. With Monday's Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table Press Luncheon being the last of 2011, most of the league's teams were feeling cheery heading into the holidays. And with good reason. San Marcos' boys team is coming off their third straight championship at the Coast Union Tournament and Santa Barbara's girls remain undefeated after seven games. Dos Pueblos' girls team has a tournament title under its belt already this season and the Santa Barbara … [Read more...]

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Special Olympics Athlete of the Month: Matthew McPeters

Tuesday, December 13, 2011 By
Matthew McPeters

Matthew McPeters was awarded as Special Olympics' Athlete of the Month. McPeters, who went to Santa Barbara High and works at UCSB, sparked a late-inning rally for his softball team with a hit to help them come back from a 4-2 deficit to win the game. McPeters - a Special Oympics athlete for five years - also competes in floor hockey and bowling. … [Read more...]

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Athletes of the Week: Annie Weis and Ema Boateng

Monday, December 12, 2011 By
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Ema Boateng and Annie Weis make this week's set of Athletic Round Table Athletes of the Week an all-Cate School affair. Both soccer players, Weis and Boateng led their respective teams to quality results last week. Weis, a senior, scored seven goals and added an assist for good measure in a three-game stretch in which the Rams won 2-of-3 games at the Grace Brethren Tournament. The loss was at the hands of Sierra Canyon, which is a defending CIF-ss champion. Boateng is the returning … [Read more...]

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Sportsperson of the Month: Karen Feuer

Monday, December 12, 2011 By

Karen runs Santa Barbara High School's Evening for the Athletes program for three years now, helping raise more than $50,000 for Dons athletics. "Whether driving, putting together a large event or organizing a banquet, Karen can always be counted on," said Santa Barbara Athletic Director Nan Verkaik. Karen is a parent of high school athletes and has also given time to the tennis and baseball programs specifically. … [Read more...]

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Special Olympics Athlete of the Month: Paul Johnson

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 By
Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson is the Special Olympics Athlete of the Month. Johnson's favorite sports are basketball and bowling. His high score is 150 and his coach Amanda named him the captain of the team. The Wisconsin native was sporting a Bulls tie and thanked the crowd after receiving the award. … [Read more...]

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