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Week 7 Top 10
Red Zone Week 7 Top 10 1. Oceanside (II) (5-1) (1) – Dropped Carlsbad in Avocado West opener 2. La Costa Canyon (II) (5-1) (2) – Recorded third shutout of season last week 3. Cathedral Catholic (III) (4-2) (3) – …
Well-prepared Santa Fe Christian shuts down Horizon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKPXp5FF7sI SOLANA BEACH – Santa Fe Christian felt like its challenging nonleague schedule served as solid preparation for the Coastal League, and the Eagles were proven right in their opener. Against Horizon on Saturday afternoon, Santa Fe Christian controlled the …
Game of the Week: No. 9 Eastlake at Chula Vista
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-THwfFpRFBw Titans race to blowout win over Spartans in Metro Mesa opener CHULA VISTA – When Eastlake’s Wing-T offense appears unstoppable for stretches like it did against Chula Vista on Friday night, senior running back Tavarus Green refers to it …
Week 6 Scoreboard
Week 6 Scoreboard Oct. 4 Pacific Tri-City Christian 48 vs. San Diego Jewish Academy 7 (at Army-Navy) 8-Man St. Joseph 52 vs. Los Angeles Milken 52 (tie) (at Van Nuys Birmingham) Oct. 5 Top 10 at No. 1 Oceanside 54, …
Patrick Henry finds success in simplicity
Patriots have league title, playoff aspirations after 5-0 start SAN CARLOS – Football is a complex game, but for Patrick Henry simplicity has equaled success this season. The Patriots are 5-0 after winning five games total in the last three …
Padres Chug Brewers' Last Offering
Last game of the season, who cares, right? Apparently, the Padres care, fighting back from being drunken under the table. Down six runs, the Padres chipped away and downed Milwaukee's finest on Wednesday, the last game of the season, 7-6. …
Brewers Bottle-up Padres Again
Padres pitcher Anthony Bass, making a start in place of Casey Kelly who has been shut down until spring training next season, would like a pitch back. Bass threw a two-ball-and-two-strike-count fastball to Milwaukee Brewers rookie catcher Martin Maldonado with …
Best Pics: September
For all 182 photos from the 2012 season, visit the Red Zone gallery. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/oct/03/32761/ Five Mission Bay junior receiver Andre Petties-Wilson celebrates a touchdown with Buccaneers senior center Anthony Romero by side jumping in the end zone. Petties-Wilson’s score helped …
Brewers Down Padres
Clayton Richard has been magnificent for the Padres this season, and on Monday he was going for his career high in wins, which would have also ensured that he finished with a record better than .500 on the year. Unfortunately, …
Week 6 High Five
Game of the Week No. 9 Eastlake (3-2) at Chula Vista (4-1) Friday 7 p.m. The Metro Mesa League typically features the best teams in the South Bay – and this year its top teams are amongst the best in …
Huston Human After All, Giants Beat Padres
Padres closer Huston Street was perfect. At least, aside from stints on the disabled list, he had performed his assignments flawlessly, and the resulting 23 saves in 23 attempts was the impressive proof. Another proof is that it is practically …
Week 6 Top 10
Red Zone Week 6 Top 10 1. Oceanside (II) (4-1) (1) – Hosts Carlsbad to start Avocado West League play 2. La Costa Canyon (II) (4-1) (2) – Defense has allowed seven points in last two games 3. Cathedral Catholic …
Stults Rights His Ship, Padres Rally to Take Down Giants
Padres starting pitcher Eric Stults (pictured) has made quite an impact since being claimed off of waivers from the White Sox in the middle of May. Winning seven games against three losses, he has filled one of the holes left …
Christian rallies from early deficit to stun Mission Bay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nYfnlI3oIA EL CAJON – Christian quickly fell behind by three scores against Mission Bay on Saturday night, but wasn’t deterred by the big deficit or the bigger opponent. The host Patriots rallied with 29 unanswered points – including two touchdowns …
Padres Stymied by Vogelsong, Lose to Giants
Getting to San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong isn't impossible, but it isn't easy, as the San Diego Padres hitters can attest to. Vogelsong went six innings giving up only one unearned run on five hits and a walk …
Game of the Week: No. 3 Mission Hills at No. 1 Oceanside
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jlufgfk7hV4 Pirates down Grizzlies in back-and-forth, physical battle OCEANSIDE – Every time Mission Hills gained momentum against Oceanside on Friday night, the top-ranked Pirates had an answer. Both teams traded shots throughout the game, but Oceanside made the big plays …
Dodgers Beat Kelly and Padres
Padres rookie Casey Kelly (pictured) is a very young and promising pitcher, coming over to the Padres in a trade with the Boston Red Sox for Adrian Gonzalez. Gonzalez has since moved on and is now with the Los Angeles …
Week 5 Scoreboard
Week 5 Scoreboard Sept. 27 8-Man Ocean View Christian 30, Los Angeles Milken 30 (tie) San Jacinto Noli Indian 36 at Warner 0 Sept. 29 Top 10 at No. 1 Oceanside 26, No. 3 Mission Hills 17 No. 2 La …
West Hills thrives under dedicated approach
Coaching consistency, summer program has Wolf Pack off to quick start SANTEE – West Hills has become known recently for its two-tone blue turf field – the only one of its kind in the nation. This year the Wolf Pack …
Padres and Clayton Richard Blown Out by Dodgers
Clayton Richard has been effective as late, winning in 8 of his last 10 decisions, but he didn't appear very sharp on Wednesday. Richard gave up 6 runs (4 earned) on 10 hits in only 3 2/3 innings as the …