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St. Bonaventure, Agoura fall in CIF-Southern Section softball semifinals Saturday
The last two local softball teams remaining in the CIF-Southern Section playoffs were beaten at their own games Saturday afternoon. The St. Bonaventure and Agoura softball teams entered the sectional semifinals averaging 10 and nine runs per game, respectively, during their three playoff games. Both were slugged out of the...
Camarillo, Moorpark and Pacifica advance to CIF-Southern Section baseball semifinals
It’s the combination that has worked all season for the Camarillo High baseball team. Boston Bateman and Victor Tostado combined for a two-hit shutout as Camarillo topped visiting Cerritos, 4-0, in the CIF-Southern Section Division 4 quarterfinals Friday afternoon. ...
Join the Fun: Register for Carpinteria's Local Co-ed Softball League by May 31
The Carpinteria Co-ed Adult Softball season starts on June 6. Games are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Viola Fields and will continue through early summer, ending with a single-elimination championship tournament.Visit here for more details.
CIF Track: Wilson Boys Win Gold, Girls Bring Home Silver
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by an anonymous donation, in appreciation of Coach Ron Allice. If you asked any Wilson coach in any sport over the last half century what Bruins group they’d bet their mortgage on, the smart answer would be: the school’s boys’ 4×400. The Wilson quartet has won CIF-SS and State titles over multiple generations, and sure enough, they came through on Saturday at the CIF-SS Track and Field Finals at Moorpark High. Entering the final event of the day needing a first-place finish to secure a team championship, the Bruins won with a state-leading time of 3:14.50.
Local Mayors Lead New Cycling Route for CycleMAYnia’s Mayors’ Ride on May 17
The CycleMAYnia Mayors’ Ride is scheduled for May 17 at 9:30 a.m., as part of National Bike Month. This year, the event introduces a new route that will take riders through various South Coast cities and unincorporated areas, starting at 4191 Carpinteria Ave. The ride coincides with National Bike to Work Day, highlighting its importance. Mayors Al Clark, Randy Rowse, and Paula Perotte will participate in the ride. Participants can find more details and register on the CycleMAYnia website. The new route aims to provide a fresh experience and potentially increase attendance.'Visit here for more details.
Newbury Park 2025 DL Bobby Ortiz anchors line, picking up interest
While Newbury Park High will bring loads of firepower on offense this fall, Bobby Ortiz is aiming to bring the muscle in the defensive trenches. The 2025 prospect has won over his coaches and team with his strength. He recently pumped out 24 reps on the bench press at the May 11 Simi Valley 7v7 and Hogs tournament. The 6-foot, 245-pounder tells BarkBoard.com he's hoping for more collegiate interest as CFB coaches stop by the NPHS campus.
The Ventura Orthopedics Athletes of the Week
Comment: The senior earned his first CIF-Southern Section individual title by winning the Division 2 shot put with a throw of 55 feet, 5.50 inches, at the Divisional Track and Field Finals on Saturday at Moorpark High. MuroMurillo also finished third in the discus (157-5) to help Ventura capture the team title. He was the Channel League champion in the shot put and discus.
Eco-tip: Roll into National Bike Month around Ventura County
National Bike Month, started by the nonprofit League of American Wheelmen, has been celebrated annually since 1956, showcasing the benefits of bicycling and encouraging more people to give it a try. In Ventura County, the Ventura County Transportation Commission and the nonprofit Bike Ventura County are using prizes, maps and training to accomplish...
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