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Karlos Balderas withdraws from scheduled bout at the Chumash Casino
For the second time in less than three months, a scheduled Karlos Balderas boxing match at the Chumash Casino has been scrubbed. The Santa Maria native posted on Instagram Thursday that he was withdrawing from his scheduled Saturday lightweight bout at the Chumash Casino because of an unspecified injury he said he suffered in training camp.
Football predictions: Look for Lompoc to edge Santa Ynez
A Northern Santa Barbara County high school football rivalry will resume Friday night when Lompoc takes on Santa Ynez in a non-league at Santa Ynez's Rio Memorial Field. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. The teams were Mountain League rivals last year. This year, Lompoc is again in the Mountain...
After big 2023 season, VCA football team has a mostly new look in '24
The Valley Christian Academy eight-man football team had its most successful season this century last year, reaching the CIF Southern Section Large Schools championship playoff game. The Lions lost to top seed Palos Verdes Peninsula Chadwick, at Chadwick. Then the VCA program was hit by graduation double figures, so to...
Football Recap: Dos Pueblos Starts Season with Defeat on the Road
Dos Pueblos kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They had to suffer through a 48-0 loss at the hands of the Santa Ynez Pirates. The defeat leaves the Chargers without a win on the season. Gonzo Murillo threw for 49 yards...
Lompoc girls tennis team off to fast start
Going into its third match of the season, the Lompoc girls tennis team had not yielded the opposition a team point. The two-time CIF Central Section Division 3 champion beat Paso Robles 9-0 and Santa Maria by the same score in a 2-0 start to the season. At press time, the Braves were scheduled to play a non-league match at Righetti Tuesday.
St. Joseph beats Laguna Blanca, looks toward Sunset League play
Ali Mayes, Vienn Bowker and Seleny Chavez all had a big night for the St. Joseph girls volleyball team in the Knights' 3-1 non-league win over Laguna Blanca (3-5) at St. Joseph's Hofschulte Gym Tuesday night. Set scores were 25-20, 11-25, 25-14, 25-15. An Ashlyn Anaya kill wrapped up the...
Change of date for Hancock rodeo team home event announced
The Hancock College rodeo team's inaugural home event has been re-scheduled from October to March 29-30 at the Elks Event Center. The change was announced at the Hancock College Rodeo Team Dinner and Auction that took place Saturday night at the Santa Maria Elks Lodge. According to rodeo team officials,...
Lompoc golf, YMCA golf tournament, Central Coast tennis | Sports in brief
Medalist Halee Sager shot a 44, and the Lompoc girls golf team scored a 264-275 win over host San Luis Obispo at Dairy Creek Golf Course in San Luis Obispo. Teagan Thompson shot a 50 for the Braves. Makayla Jacobs (52), Kaydence Fredrich (56) and Selena Gavilanes (62) followed in the Lompoc team scoring.
Football Recap: Independence Starts Season with Win on the Road
Independence had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. Everything went their way against the Pioneer Valley Panthers as the Independence Falcons made off with a 35-14 win. The victory was some much needed relief for the Falcons as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Providence Girls Volleyball Swept by Valley Christian Academy
Providence girls volleyball suffered a three-set sweep to Valley Christian Academy on Friday at Ortega Gym, 13-25, 24-26, 9-25. Senior outside hitter Daniella Terry led the Patriot offense with seven kills and three aces while freshman Gianna Herman had four aces of her own. Defensively, freshman Lydia Linton stepped up...
Football Recap: Dynamic Duo of Colbin Garrison and Jace Gomes Lead San Luis Obispo to Victory
San Luis Obispo owes their defense a big pat on the back after their performance on Friday. They put the hurt on the Mission Oak Hawks with a sharp 21-0 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Tigers. San Luis Obispo was led to victory by Jace Gomes...
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