Author: Barry Punzal
Bennett, Schroeder make big impact with their speed
AV Bennett of Bishop Diego and Erica Schroeder of San Marcos are both fast on their feet. Their speed helped their respective teams earn big…
Warriors deliver for pregnant coach against No. 1 Biola
So, how excited was Westmont women’s volleyball coach Patti Cook about her team’s performance in a four-set victory over NAIA top-ranked Biola last week? “……
Carpinteria’s Candaele is clear, concise in describing Bishop
When it came time to talk about Carpinteria’s next football game, assistant coach Rick Candaele was brief and to the point at Monday’s Santa Barbara…
Madsen, Garcia step up to lead their teams
Phoebe Madsen and Oscar Garcia stepped up and made big plays to help their respective teams record momentum-building wins over the weekend. Their performances earned…
Petersilia, Krauskopf win Special Olympics honors
Kyle Petersilia and Steve Krauskopf were honored Monday as the Special Olympics Athletes of Month for the last two months. Petersilia, who celebrated his 34th…
Mike Nettesheim is Cate’s award winner
One of the advanced classes Mike Nettesheim takes at Cate is a history course called Great Migration. Nettesheim knows something about moving a football team…
Bishop’s Soracco, SMHS duo of Handley, Yang honored
Mike Soracco had a break-out game for the undefeated Bishop Diego football team, while the duo of Renee Handley and Sarah Yang of the San…
Pranksters strike SBHS before volleyball, water polo rivalry games
Pranksters struck Santa Barbara High over the weekend with spray paint and chickens. Chickens? “They let chickens in the hallways and in the principal’s office,”…
Kaitlynn Miller receives Phil Womble Award for San Marcos
When the going gets tough during a basketball practice, San Marcos coach Chris Hantgin is glad to have a player like Kaitlynn Miller. Miller provides…
First football win brings good vibes in Carpinteria
A walk through downtown Carpinteria wasn’t a perilous journey for Warriors assistant football coach Rick Candaele last Saturday. After a 0-5 start, Carpinteria broke into…