Press Luncheons

Athletes of the Week: Emily Mason and Drew Casier

EMILY MASON, SAN MARCOS SOFTBALL Mason pitched her first career shutout when the Royals needed it most, in a 1-0 Channel League victory over Ventura….

SBAA’s generosity helps local track programs flourish

BY BLAKE DORFMAN, PRESIDIOSPORTS.COM Three special awards, nine checks to hand out and 21 teams to catch up on. There wasn’t a partridge in a…

Phil Womble Ethics Award: Rebecca Neilsen-Robbins, Santa Barbara High

WOMBLE ETHICS AWARD — REBECCA NEILSEN-ROBBINS Neilsen-Robbins, who pitches for the Santa Barbara Dons softball team, carries a 4.76 GPA and is the editor of…

Athletes of the Week: Jennifer Jimenez and Blake McFarland

JENNIFER JIMENEZ, BISHOP DIEGO SOFTBALL Jimenez led the Cardinals to two wins in both the pitcher’s circle and at the plate. Credited with both…

Trainers and a pitcher’s inspirational story highlight luncheon

BY BLAKE DORFMAN, PRESIDIOSPORTS.COM Like a car without a mechanic, an athlete just can’t keep going without the help of an athletic trainer every now…

Sportsperson of the Month: John Kinsella

SPORTSPERSON OF THE MONTH — JOHN KINSELLA Kinsella has been the Tennis Director at La Cumbre Country Club for over three decades and has served…

Athletes of the Week: Erin Ristig and Nick Scarvelis

ERIN RISTIG, DOS PUEBLOS TRACK AND FIELD Ristig, a sophomore, won the 200-meter race by .001 seconds while also taking the 400 and anchoring…

Aleman a favorite in Special Olympics and at Bishop

BY BLAKE DORFMAN, PRESIDIOSPORTS.COM Juan Aleman’s enthusiasm filled the Ranchero Room at Harry’s during this week’s Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table Luncheon. Aleman, who was honored…

Special Olympian of the Month: Juan Aleman

Aleman participates in basketball and softball and his signature move on the basketball court is the tear-drop shot. Aleman also is an active participant in…

Athletes of the Week: A.J. Fling and Nicole Pearce

A.J. FLING – BISHOP DIEGO BASEBALL Fling had a phenomenal Saturday for the Bishop Diego baseball team, pitching five innings of three-hit ball to pick…