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Yasmani Grandal Suspended 50 Games
Padres starting catcher Yasmani Grandal suspended 50 games by MLB for testing positive for elevated testosterone levels.
On Wednesday, the Office of the Commissioner of Major League Baseball announced that Padres starting catcher Yasmani Grandal is effectively suspended for 50 games for violating the substance abuse policy as outlined in the latest collective bargaining agreement between the …
First Round High Five
First Round High Five All games Friday at 7 p.m. Game of the Week (12) Patrick Henry (9-1) at (5) El Camino (6-4) (Division I) Division I has the deepest of the five brackets, as evidenced by one-loss Patrick Henry …
CIF First Round Schedule
CIF First Round Friday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m. (home team listed first) Division I (8) Otay Ranch (6-4) vs. (9) Carlsbad (4-6) (5) El Camino (6-4) vs. (12) Patrick Henry (9-1) (6) Chula Vista (6-4) vs. (11) Rancho Buena Vista …
SDSU VS UCSD
The Aztecs played an exhibition game against the UCSD Tritons on Monday night at Viejas arena.
The Aztecs played an exhibition game against the UCSD Tritons on Monday night at Viejas arena. Unlike their previous game against CSUSM, The Aztecs jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. The game was never close and …
Aztec Newcomers: James Johnson
James Johnson is a 6’10” sophomore transfer from Virginia.
James Johnson is a 6’10” sophomore transfer from Virginia. Johnson is part of a wave of tall and athletic players for SDSU, something they missed last season. The Aztecs coaches are excited to have such a tall talent on the …
Final Regular Season Top 10
Red Zone Final Regular Season Top 10 1. Oceanside (II) (9-1) (1) – Finished regular season as top team in section 2. Cathedral Catholic (III) (8-2) (3) – Dons seeking sixth straight section title 3. Helix (II) (8-1) (3) – …
Bracket Breakdown: Division I
Division I (1) Mission Hills (8-2) (8) Otay Ranch (6-4) vs. (9) Carlsbad (4-6) (5) El Camino (6-4) vs. (12) Patrick Henry (9-1) (4) San Pasqual (6-4) (3) Grossmont (8-2) (6) Chula Vista (6-4) vs. (11) Rancho Buena Vista (5-5) …
Bracket Breakdown: Division II
Division II (1) Oceanside (9-1) (8) Orange Glen (5-5) vs. (9) Hilltop (5-5) (5) Valhalla (7-3) vs. (12) Rancho Bernardo (1-9) (4) La Costa Canyon (7-3) (3) Poway (8-2) (6) Westview (7-3) vs. (11) Bonita Vista (2-8) (7) Steele Canyon …
Bracket Breakdown: Division III
Division III (1) Olympian (10-0) (8) Morse (3-7) vs. (9) Mt. Carmel (4-6) (12) University City (6-4) vs. (5) Point Loma (7-3) (4) Lincoln (6-4) (3) Ramona (6-4) (6) West Hills (6-4) vs. (11) Hoover (6-4) (7) Serra (7-3) vs. …
Bracket Breakdown: Division IV
Division IV (1) St. Augustine (8-2) (8) Del Norte (5-5) vs. (9) Mission Bay (6-4) (5) Mar Vista (7-3) vs. (12) Clairemont (5-5) (4) Valley Center (6-4) (3) Brawley (9-1) (6) Imperial (8-2) vs. (11) La Jolla (3-7) (7) Mount …
Bracket Breakdown: Division V
Division V (1) Santa Fe Christian (7-3) (8) Mountain Empire (7-3) vs. (9) Tri-City Christian (7-2) (12) Calvary Christian Academy (7-2) vs. (5) La Jolla Country Day (6-3) (4) Horizon (7-3) (3) Christian (7-3) (6) Army-Navy (10-0) vs. (11) Calipatria …
CIF Playoff Pairings
Pairings for the 2012 CIF San Diego Section Football Championships
Top four seeds in each division receive bye First Round games Friday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m. (home teams listed first) Division I (1) Mission Hills (8-2) (8) Otay Ranch (6-4) vs. (9) Carlsbad (4-6) (5) El Camino (6-4) vs. (12) …
Game of the Week: Point Loma at No. 9 Madison
Warhawks beat Pointers to take Western League championship
CLAIREMONT MESA – With the Western League title on the line Friday night, Madison captured the crown by delivering a complete performance. The ninth-ranked Warhawks beat visiting Point Loma 28-14 in a winner-take-all regular season finale. “It’s become a tradition …
More Roster Moves for the Padres
In Trimming Their 40-man Roster, Padres Drop Two to Reinstate Five
The San Diego Padres continue to shape their 40-man roster to accommodate which players they want to protect and which players they'll dangle as being eligible for other teams in the upcoming Rule 5 Draft in December. Today the team …
SDSU VS CSUSM
SDSU hosted Cal State University San Marcos on Thursday night at Viejas Arena.
SDSU hosted Cal State University San Marcos on Thursday night at Viejas Arena. It was only an exhibition game, but it was a great opportunity to see the Aztec freshman and transfers out on the court. Coach Steve Fisher cycled …
Week 10 Scoreboard
Week 10 Scoreboard Nov. 1 Manzanita at Holtville 35, Calipatria 19 Nov. 2 Top 10 No. 1 Oceanside 34 at El Camino 0 at No. 2 Cathedral Catholic 55, Serra 7 at No. 3 Helix 46, Steele Canyon 10 No. …
Best Pics: October
For all 331 photos from the 2012 season, visit the Red Zone gallery. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/nov/01/34778/ Five Cathedral Catholic’s student section cheers on the Dons against rival St. Augustine in the Holy Bowl on Oct. 19. Fans from both schools packed Mesa …
Aztec Newcomers: JJ O’Brien
JJ O’Brien is a 6’7” guard who transferred to SDSU from Utah University.
JJ O’Brien is a 6’7” guard who transferred to SDSU from Utah University. Originally from Rancho Cucamonga, O’Brien used his redshirt season last year after playing the 2010-2011 at Utah, averaging 27.7 minutes. He started 21 games for the Utes …
Chase Headley Wins Gold Glove
Headley Wins First Rawlings Gold Glove
When Chase Headley came up, the Padres organization didn't think much of his skills at third base. In fact, after a small cup of coffee in 2007, he played in a little over half of the games in the 2008 …
Aztec Newcomers: Dwayne Polee II
Dwayne Polee II is a 6’7” guard who transferred from St. Johns.
Dwayne Polee II Dwayne Polee II is a 6’7” guard who transferred from St. John's. A Los Angeles native, Polee played in all 33 games during the 2010-2011 season for St John's, starting 27. He averaged 15 minutes and 4.4 …