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X Games live updates: Tony Hawk takes some practice runs on the vert ramp
A day before the competition kicks off at X Games 2024, some of the biggest names in skateboarding, BMX and Moto X head to the Ventura County Fairgrounds Thursday. As athletes practice on the courses, industry leaders are meeting to talk about the culture and competition surrounding action sports. Star reporters and...
Ventura’s Chapter 11 Surf Shop Is Being Demolished (For Now)
Nothing is above Dane Reynolds. When the going got tough at Former (the brand Reynolds started with a few other pro surfer and skater friends) during Covid, Reynolds was in the warehouse boxing, shipping and writing notes to his customers. And when he opened the doors to the Chapter 11 Surf ...
NC State commit Sadie Engelhardt named Gatorade National Girls Track & Field Player of the Year
A truly special season for Sadie Engelhardt was capped off on Wednesday with being named the 2023-24 Gatorade National Girls Track & Field Player of the Year. A junior at Ventura High School (Ventura, CA.), Engelhardt has been undeniably strong this past year in the 1500 meters. Setting the standard is nothing new for this talented student-athlete (who also has a 4.59 weighted GPA).
2024 X Games Best Whip Results
X Games returns to Ventura, California for the 2024 edition of the annual action sports event. The first on the schedule for the Moto X events was Best Whip which took place on Friday night. Patrick Evans undoubtedly took the win aboard his Stark Varg and claimed his first-ever X Games medal with a gold. Belgium’s Julien Van Stippen earned a silver medal ahead of defending gold medalist, Tyler Bereman, who took third.
Going the X-tra Mile: X Games Ventura 2024 promises more and better fan experiences
The X Games are back this weekend! June 28-30, Top BMX, motocross and skateboard riders from around the world — representing 16 countries and six of the seven continents — will descend on the Ventura County Fairgrounds for the second year in a row to compete on the half pipes, vert ramps, tracks and other courses engineered specifically for X Games Ventura 2024. According to X Games officials, this year will be bigger and better than 2023.
All things X Games: How to get there, who to watch and what to expect
The Ventura County Star breaks down everything you need to know about the games: how to get there, who to watch and what to expect. Read our stories to learn more. Weather:X Games 2024: Here's what to know about the weather in Ventura this weekend. X Games basics:Everything you need...
Skaters get their chance to shred downtown Ventura at pre-X Games skate jam
For one evening and one evening only, the downhill stretch of California Street between Ventura City Hall and Main Street was a skateboarder’s paradise. White barricades blocked off half the block Thursday evening, giving skaters ample space to make runs at a series of ramps, rails and other obstacles tacked together with scraps of plywood and touched up with splashes of orange spray paint.
X-citement! The X Games extreme sports competition returns to Ventura
We’re in the main parking lot at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. But, there are no cars parked here Friday. The fairgrounds has been turned into a venue for the biggest extreme sports event in the world, the X Games. As rap music blares in the background, motorcycles are flying...
Jacko Strong out to wow the Moto X Best Trick world again at the X Games
Eleven-time X Games Moto X Best Trick medalist Jackson “Jacko” Strong is at X Games Ventura 2024 preparing for what he hopes will be a run that will send the Australian back down under with his eighth Best Trick gold medal. Arguably the most unforgiving (if something goes...
Axell Hodges setting sights on Ventura
X Games and freestyle motocross standout Axell Hodges on growing up on the outskirts of San Diego, California and hanging around with seven-time AMA Supercross Champion named Jeremy McGrath. “I mean when I was younger, Jeremy McGrath was everything,” smiled Hodges, who will compete in this weekend’s Summer X Games...
Redlands FC soccer ends in a tie with Ventura County Fusion
Redlands FC soccer team faced Ventura County Fusion on Thursday night, ending in a 3-3 draw. Following their Arizona road trip Redlands FC showcased their determination despite a 5-1 loss to FC Tucson and a hard-earned 0-0 draw against Arizona Arsenal. Redlands started the match strong, dominating the first half.
Dos Pueblos LL 12U All-Stars Cruise to 9-0 Victory Over Santa Paula LL
Zane Pflanzer got it done on the mound and with the bat to help the Dos Pueblos LL 12U All-Stars to a 9-0 win over Santa Paula LL on Thursday at Girsh Park. Pflanzer started the game for DPLL and tossed 3 ⅓ strong innings, allowing just two hits and striking out seven batters. Meanwhile, his solo homer in the top of the third pushed their lead to 5-0.
Santa Barbara Foresters’ Offense Comes Together for 10-6 Win Over Ventura County Pirates
A pair of big innings and a shutdown effort from the bullpen vaulted the Santa Barbara Foresters to a 10-6 win over the Ventura County Pirates on Friday at Eddie Mathews Field. Despite being outhit 13 to 11, the Foresters held on in the final innings for their 11th win...
Goleta Valley South LL 10U All-Stars Rout Fillmore LL in District 63 Tournament
The Goleta Valley South LL 10U All-Stars dominated every aspect of the game en route to a victory over Fillmore LL in the District 63 Tournament on Wednesday. The game started with a bang for GVSLL, plating 16 runs in the opening inning, including three RBIs coming from Brandon Munoz.
Nate Slaman & Chase Smith Combine for Five RBIs in Arroyo Seco Royals’ 12-2 Victory Over Ventura County Bucs
The Arroyo Seco Royals picked up their biggest win in Baseball Census Collegiate Summer League play on Thursday. The Royals pounded out a 12-2 victory over the Ventura County Bucs at the Glendale Sports Complex. John Trainor got the loss after surrendering three runs on three hits over five innings.
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