Barry Punzal

DP’s Scarvelis, Cate’s Lucchesi named Athletes of the Week

Justin Lucchesi and Stamatia Scarvelis excelled in the circle in their respective sports to earn Athlete of the Week honors at Monday’s Santa Barbara Athletic…

Dons’ tennis rivalry with CdM is one for the ages

His players may be too young to know it, but Santa Barbara High boys tennis coach Greg Tebbe says the Dons’ court rivalry with Corona…

Royals learn do’s and don’ts on trip to Arizona

Road trips can provide a good learning experience for teams. The San Marcos baseball team gained some valuable lessons while in Tucson, Ariz., playing in…

Athletes of the Week: JD Yonke and Shelby Wisdom

Pitchers took center stage at Monday’s Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table press luncheon as Bishop Diego ace J.D. Yonke and UCSB softball hurler Shelby Wisdom…

Special Olympics Athlete of the Month: Abraham Moreno

Abraham Moreno was honored as the Special Olympics Athlete of the Month at Monday’s Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table press luncheon. Moreno helped his basketball…

Athletes of the Week: Kenny Crawford and Alyse Harris

Kenny Crawford and Alyse Harris got it done on the mound for their respective teams last week. Crawford threw a two-hitter, leading Santa Barbara High’s…

Kuntz makes it clear: he wears green and gold for Baylor

San Marcos boys volleyball coach Roger Kuntz proudly wore a little green and gold on Monday at the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table press luncheon….

SBAA repays prep, college track programs for volunteer work

The scheduling was perfect for Monday’s Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table press luncheon. Track and field was one of the featured sports, and Jim Sloan…

Scholar-Athlete of the Year: JP Dodson

Basketball wasn’t the only thing JP Dodson took to the next level after graduating from San Marcos High. He also raised his game in academics….

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK: Kirsten Tilleman and Tim Leary

Kirsten Tilleman’s workmanlike performance in the paint during UCSB’s run to the Big West Tournament title for a berth in the NCAA Tournament earned her…