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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
Annie Weis

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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Luncheon Crowd full of playoff passion

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 By
UCSB men's soccer coach Tim Vom Steeg

It was the best of both worlds at Monday's Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table press luncheon, as many of the teams represented were either in postseason mode or experiencing the excitement of a new season. Despite hosting an NCAA Selection Show viewing party at Harder Stadium barely an hour later, UCSB head soccer coach Tim Vom Steeg paid a visit and spoke about a special milestone. "Because of the body of work this year, we will be in our 10th consecutive NCAA Tournament, which is most … [Read more...]

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Athletes of the Week: Brandon Gonzalez and Tugce Canitez

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 By
Bishop Diego's Brandon Gonzalez

Bishop Diego's Brandon GonzalezThis week's Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table Athletes of the Week are Bishop Diego's Brandon Gonzalez and Westmont's Tugce Canitez. Gonzalez led the Cardinals football team to a 39-20 rivalry win over Carpinteria on Friday night, rushing for 236 yards with two touchdowns in the pouring rain. Canitez is a JC transfer from Idaho playing her first year with the Warriors basketball team. Canitez was recognized for a single-game performance against NCAA power … [Read more...]

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Athletes of the Week: Alex Rodriguez, Madison Hale and Megan Grant

Monday, October 17, 2011 By
Carpinteria High's Alex Rodriguez

The Santa Barbara tennis doubles team of Madison Hale and Megan Grant were honored as female Athletes of the Week. They won all three sets in the Dons’ upset victory over previously undefeated Peninsula, the No. 3 team in CIF Division 1 and handed Peninsula’s top doubles team its first loss of the season. Alex Rodriguez of Carpinteria football was the male Athlete of the Week. He rushed for 190 yards and scored three touchdowns to lead the Warriors to a 40-14 win at Fillmore in their … [Read more...]

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