Author: Barry Punzal
Dons lifted by the spirit of Nick Johnson
The spirit of Nick Johnson lives on with the Santa Barbara High boys water polo team. Santa Barbara coach Mark Walsh shared a story of…
Athletes of the Week: Bella Vigna and Nick DePuy
Terrific ball striking was the name of the game for Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table Athletes of the Week Nick DePuy of UCSB and Bella…
Help Wanted in the Middle at Westmont
It’s a tough time to be a middle blocker on the Westmont College volleyball team. Coach Patti Cook said all three middle blockers on her…
Athletes of the Week: Madison Hale and Christopher Jellison
It was an exciting week on the tennis court and football field for Santa Barbara High, and Madison Hale and Christopher Jellison were instrumental in…
Bishop Diego makes Engel a Womble awardee
Whether it’s on the volleyball court, on the yearbook staff or in a challenging class like advanced placement calculus, the coaches, teachers and students at Bishop Diego…
Carpinteria’s Gutierrez, Pelcastre hit notes, opponents
One of the coolest sights at Carpinteria High home football games is when players Sammy Gutierrez and Sergio Pelcastre take off their helmets after pregame…
Scholar-Athlete of the Year: Dos Pueblos’ Blake Parrish
Blake Parrish makes an impact in the swimming pool and in the classroom at Dos Pueblos High. Parrish was honored Monday as DP’s Scholar-Athlete Award…
Athletes of the Week: Erica Schroeder and Omar Miranda
Being swift on their feet enabled Erica Schroeder and Omar Miranda to do some exciting things in their respective sports last week. Schroeder, a sophomore…
Dons show they can take the heat on road
The Santa Barbara High girls volleyball team can tell you all about the recent heat wave in Southern California. Coach John Gannon told the crowd…
Harry’s hosts first press luncheon of the year
Carpinteria football coach Ben Hallock faced a big problem during Friday night’s football game at Santa Ynez: He ran out of quarterbacks. His Nos. 1…