Author: Barry Punzal
David Schottler is a standout bocce player
Bocce ball player David Schottler was honored as the Special Olympics Athlete of the Month at Monday’s Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table press luncheon. Schottler…
Royals Nnoli, Reichard, Perera win Channel League championships
It was a big week for San Marcos athletes at Channel League Championship competitions. The Royals won several titles, and three of their champions were…
Samsun Keithley’s return is a blessing for Santa Barbara High baseball
First-year Santa Barbara High baseball coach Donny Warrecker wasn’t sure he’d have an experienced catcher at the start of the season. His worries were eased…
Jose Castrejon excels in track and field
Jose Castrejon was honored as the Special Olympics Athlete of the Month at Monday’s Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table press luncheon. Castrejon has competed in…
Sarah Douglas is ranked No. 1 in her class at San Marcos
Sarah Douglas embraced the full high school experience and more at San Marcos. She’s been a two-sport athlete for the Royals, played clarinet in the…
Dustin Demeter, Erica Schroeder lead charge for their teams
Dustin Demeter of Dos Pueblos had the baseball game of a lifetime and Erica Schroeder of San Marcos continued to tear it up on the…
SBCC baseball coach takes one for team in key conference win
SBCC baseball coach Jeff Walker credited a knock on the head for helping his baseball team win a key game against Ventura on Saturday. Walker…
SBHS Teacher Giving It Old College Try for SBCC Swim Team
Tina Hill is one busy body. When she’s not training and competing for the SBCC women’s swim team, she’s teaching math at Santa Barbara High…
Eli Wopat, Paige Hauschild are difference makers
Paige Hauschild of the San Marcos swim team and Dos Pueblos volleyball standout Eli Wopat were named the Athletes of the Week at Monday’s Santa…
JM Cage: CIF champion, Scholar-Athlete of Year at SBHS
It’s been an amazing senior year for Santa Barbara High’s JM Cage. He played a major role on the Dons basketball team that won the…