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CIF Semifinals Scoreboard
CIF Semifinals Scoreboard (Nov. 23) Division I at (1) Mission Hills 42, (4) San Pasqual 17 at (2) Eastlake 59, (3) Grossmont 37 Division II at (1) Oceanside 31, (5) Valhalla 28 (3) Poway 21 at (2) Helix 7 Division …
Semifinals High Five
Rare playoff meeting between defending champs tops post-Thanksgiving slate
Semifinals High Five All games Friday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. Game of the Week (3) Poway (9-2) at (2) Helix (10-0) (Division II) A rare postseason matchup between defending section champions will decide one of the Division II finalists …
Buddy Black's future ensured by Padres ownership
Padres manager Buddy Black has his 2014 and 2015 options picked up by new ownership group.
On Monday, the San Diego Padres announced that they picked up the options on manager Buddy Black's contract. The original contract was extended back in 2010, to run through 2013 with club options for the 2014 and 2015 season. Now, …
CIF Semifinals Schedule
CIF Semifinals Schedule Friday, Nov. 23, 7 p.m. at site of higher seed Division I (1) Mission Hills (9-2) vs. (4) San Pasqual (7-4) (2) Eastlake (8-3) vs. (3) Grossmont (9-2) Division II (1) Oceanside (10-1) vs. (5) Valhalla (9-3) …
Game of the Week: Torrey Pines at Eastlake
Titans race to complete victory over Falcons in quarterfinals
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vF4X0X4kKp4 CHULA VISTA – One of the fastest teams in the section appears to have reached its top speed at the right time. Second-seeded Eastlake used its speed to run past 10th-seeded Torrey Pines on Friday night in a 28-10 …
CIF Quarterfinals Scoreboard
CIF Quarterfinals Scoreboard (Nov. 9) Division I at (1) Mission Hills 35, (9) Carlsbad 7 at (4) San Pasqual 20, (5) El Camino 16 at (3) Grossmont 55, (11) Rancho Buena Vista 34 at (2) Eastlake 28, (10) Torrey Pines …
Remember the Alamodome?
Padres and Rangers set to play a pair in the Alamodome, ghost of Davy Crockett to toss out the first pitch.
Baseball in the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas? Why not? After all, they've hosted football and basketball games, and the Padres AA affiliate, the San Antonio Missions have been a pretty good draw over the years. And so it shall …
Padres trade a pair with the Athletics
Andy Parrino and Andrew Werner go to Oakland in exchange for two other guys you've probably never heard of.
In a trade that seems to make little sense from some angles, the San Diego Padres announced on Friday that infielder Andy Parrino and left-handed pitcher Andrew Werner have been dealt to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for first baseman …
Aztec newcomers: Skylar Spencer
6'9" Freshman is a stud and earning minutes early in his Aztec career!
Skylar Spencer is a 6’9” freshman forward from Inglewood, California. He is averaging 11 minutes per game for the Azecs and shooting an impressive 75% from the field. Despite being a freshman, Spencer has seemed completely comfortable out on the …
Gomes sparks turnaround at RBV
After winless season, Longhorns one game from goal of Thanksgiving practice
VISTA – Since Paul Gomes arrived at Rancho Buena Vista in the spring, winning has become an expectation. The Longhorns are in Division I quarterfinals for the first time in five seasons – an unexpected turnaround following a winless 2011 …
The BBWAA sucks
Why didn't Chase Headley get a second place vote, or even a third place nod?
Hey, you let baseball writers vote on something and you get what you get. Generally, they get it right, but they get it wrong as well. Buster Posey won the Most Valuable Player Award in the National League, that much …
SDSU destroys SD Christian
SD Christian is no match for big brother SDSU on the hardwood court.
SDSU destroyed San Diego Christian 91-57 at Viejas Arena on Tuesday night. The Aztecs were not slowed down at all, playing without Winston Shepard who began serving his 3 game NCAA suspension for ‘Improper Benefits.’ The Aztecs, up 49-24 at …
Quarterfinals High Five
North County-South Bay clash highlights second round of playoff action
Quarterfinals High Five All games Friday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. Game of the Week (10) Torrey Pines (6-5) at (2) Eastlake (7-3) (Division I) Torrey Pines has been the section’s most enigmatic team this season, without a streak longer …
Shepard suspended 3 games by NCAA
Off the court issues hit Winston Shepard again.
The NCAA has suspended SDSU Freshman Winston Shepard for 3 games for 'impermissible benefits.' The SDSU Athletic Department released a statement saying "The penalty is a result of Shepard inadvertently violating an NCAA rule. Upon becoming aware of the situation, …
Excuses
Aztecs hurt by sun in eyes, wind, and tall Syracuse players in Battle of the Midway loss
SDSU and Syracuse faced off on the USS Midway aircraft carrier in an event dubbed ‘Battle on the Midway.’ The Aztecs lost to Syracuse 62-49 in a game that saw SDSU shoot 27% from the field and only make 1-18 …
CIF Quarterfinals Schedule
CIF Quarterfinals Schedule Friday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m. at site of higher seed Division I (1) Mission Hills (8-2) vs. (9) Carlsbad (5-6) (4) San Pasqual (6-4) vs. (5) El Camino (7-4) (3) Grossmont (8-2) vs. (11) Rancho Buena Vista …
Game of the Week: Patrick Henry at El Camino
Williams sets school rushing mark as Wildcats roll past Patriots in first round
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSwzKwrio4U OCEANSIDE – El Camino controlled the line of scrimmage against Patrick Henry in the first round of the Division I playoffs on Friday night, and that dominance led to a victory and a record-setting performance. The fifth-seeded Wildcats eliminated …
CIF First Round Scoreboard
CIF First Round Scoreboard (Nov. 9) Division I (9) Carlsbad 49 at (8) Otay Ranch 29 at (5) El Camino 26, (12) Patrick Henry 3 (11) Rancho Buena Vista 52 at (6) Chula Vista 33 (10) Torrey Pines 42 at …
Aztec Newcomers: Matt Shrigley
Matt Shrigley is a local freshman from La Costa Canyon High School.
Matt Shrigley is a local freshman from La Costa Canyon High School. Last year, he led his high school team to a 35-3 record and CIF Division II Finals. Shrigley is a 6’7” forward who has already shown his ability …
A 2012 Silver Slugger Award for Chase Headley
Chase Headley becomes the 3rd San Diego Padres third baseman to ever win Silver Slugger Award.
Chase Headley (pictured) will need to make some more room on his trophy mantle, as Hillerich & Bradsby — the manufacturer of Louisville Slugger bats — announced on Thursday that Chase has been awarded a Silver Slugger Award as the …