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Hallock looking for elusive Olympic medal with US men’s water polo team
WALNUT, Calif. (AP) — Ben Hallock won in high school in Southern California. He won in college at Stanford. He won as a professional at Pro Recco, one of the top water polo clubs in the world. Hallock has won everywhere he has played except for the Olympics. And...
Monrovia’s Amara Mercado Won National Title for Legends FC 32 Years After Her Father, Kevin Mercado, Accomplished That Feat
The year 2024 has been very kind to Amara Mercado. The soon-to-be Monrovia High School senior has been a key contributor over the last three years for the MHS soccer program. In this past season (2023-24), the Wildcats center back played a significant role in Monrovia securing an outright Rio Hondo League title.
Pasadena Christian School’s Cougar Basketball Camp: A Summer of Skill, Fun, and Friendship!
Pasadena Christian School, had an awesome Cougar Basketball Sports Camp this summer! The camp provided an excellent opportunity for young athletes to develop their skills, learn new techniques, and enjoy the camaraderie of team sports. With experienced coaches, fun drills, and friendly competitions, participants not only improved their basketball abilities but also built lasting friendships. The camp was a highlight of the summer, creating unforgettable memories for all who attended.
Irvine Novaquatics Sees Pair of Girls Go 1:10.3 & 1:10.4 in the 100 BR at Fullerton Sectionals
LCM (50m) Results on MeetMobile, “2024 CA Fullerton CA/NV Speedo Sectionals”. The 3rd day of the Fullerton Sectionals meet saw a pair of excellent 100 breast out of some Irvine Novaquatics girls. NOVA 17-year-old Kaitlyn Nguyen, a USC recruit, won the event in 1:10.35, touching out 14-year-old teammate Bianca Nwaizu, who came in 2nd with a 1:10.42. For Nguyen, the swim came in less than half a second off her career best of 1:09.92, which she swam at the TYR Pro Championships in July of 2023. Nwaizu, on the other hand, was even closer to her personal best of 1:10.20, which she swam in May of this year. Her 1:10.20 marks the fastest 100 breast in the country this season for 14-year-old girls.
Hettiarachchi Goes Distance & McGee & Reyes Homer in Upland Foothill’s 5-2 Victory Over Northwood in First Round of So Cal 9-11 State Playoffs
The Upland Foothill Little League opened the 10-team 2024 Southern California 9-11 Division Championship at Claremont Little League on Saturday afternoon. Northwood Little League of Irvine scored two runs in the top of the first inning off of Upland’s Anthony Hettiarachchi. But that was all Hettiarachchi would allow in...
Irvine Novaquatics 15yo Alyssa Ton Clocks PB 2:02.33 200 FR on Day 2 of Fullerton Sectionals
LCM (50m) Results on MeetMobile, “2024 CA Fullerton CA/NV Speedo Sectionals”. After some really solid racing on the first day of the 2024 Fullerton Sectionals meet at the Janet Evans Swim Complex, the action kept on rolling through Friday. The second day of the meet featured the 200 free, 400 IM, 100 back, and 400 medley relay.
Arroyo Seco Royals Fall 5-1 to California Outlaws, & Then Bounce Back & Claim an 8-2 Victory Over San Gabriel Valley Monarchs in Sunday’s Doubleheader
The Arroyo Seco Royals split a doubleheader on Sunday in the final week of the Baseball Census Collegiate Summer League regular season. The California Outlaws defeated the Royals in game one, but they rebounded in game two and claimed an 8-2 victory over the San Gabriel Valley Monarchs. Game one...
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