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Week of: Monday March 03, 2008

Sonja Crawford

What: Santa Barbara City College Baseball

Highlights: The San Marcos alum went 7-for-8 with two doubles in a doubleheader against East L.A. over the weekend.

Honorable Mentions: Ashlee Brown, UCSB basketball; Krista Drechsler, Santa Barbara track; Carina Celio, Carpinteria track


Week of: Monday March 03, 2008

Andrew Perez

What: UC Santa Barbara Golf

Highlights: Shot a 4-under 67 at Robinson Ranch to help the Dons to a blowout win.

Honorable Mentions: Chris Joyce, Dos Pueblos baseball; Bryce Uhrig, SBCC baseball; Mark Hebda, Bishop Diego volleyball


Week of: Monday February 04, 2008

Sami Hill

What: Dos Pueblos High School Water Polo

Highlights: Goalie Sami Hill was named co-outstanding goalie of the SoCal Championships in Irvine, collecting 65 saves in five games, leading the Chargers to third place.

Honorable Mentions: Brandi Blackwell, Santa Barbara basketball; Jessica Wilson, UCSB basketball; Emily Martin, Santa Barbara water polo.


Week of: Monday February 04, 2008

Andrew Schmalbach

What: Westmont College Basketball

Highlights: Guard Andrew Schmalbach found his shooting touch, combining to hit five 3s and score 29 points in two games to lead Westmont in two GSAC wins.

Honorable Mentions: Trevor Hopkins, San Marcos basketball; Sean Park, Dos Pueblos basketball; Antonio Bernabe, Santa Barbara soccer


Week of: Monday January 28, 2008

Bryan Georgi

What: Bishop Diego High School Soccer

Highlights: Has scored 14 goals in seven games to help lead the Cardinals to a 3-1 record in the Tri-Valley League

Honorable Mentions: acob Ranger, Carpinteria basketball; Ivan Elliott, UCSB basketball; Andrew Schmalbach, Westmont basketball; Sean Park, Dos Pueblos basketball


Week of: Monday January 28, 2008

Sorry, Image on the way... Katie Randall

What: Santa Barbara City College Basketball

Highlights: Held the WSC's second-leading scorer to 16 points under her average and has been exceptional all year on defense for the 5-1 Vaqueros.

Honorable Mentions: Jessica Case, Westmont basketball; Emily Martin, Santa Barbara water polo; Sha'Rae Gibbons, UCSB basketball


Week of: Monday January 14, 2008

Nomura Kacey

What: Carpinteria High School Basketball

Highlights: Kacey Nomura averaged 10 points and eight steals

Honorable Mentions:


Week of: Monday December 03, 2007

Christian Winniweisser

What: Bishop Diego High School Football

Highlights: High Threw a 74-yard TD pass and scored on a 1-yard TD run to lead the Cardinals past Paraclete 12-6 and into the CIF Mid-Valley Division championship

Honorable Mentions: Jacob Ranger, Carpinteria; James Powell, UCSB basketball; Tyler Dutton, Westmont basketball


Week of: Monday December 03, 2007

Sara Nicponski

What: UC Santa Barbara Swimming

Highlights: Set school records in the 100 and 200 breaststroke during the Husky Invitational. Both marks automatically qualify her for the NCAAs

Honorable Mentions: Brittany Collins, SBCC basketball; Briana Williford, Dos Pueblos basketball; Geena Boscacci, Santa Barbara basketball


Week of: Monday November 26, 2007

Aaron Skinner

What: Bishop Diego High School Football

Highlights: Broke the school record for rushing yards in a game with 263 in a 45-0 drubbing of Temple City in the quarterfinals

Honorable Mentions: Kevin Lunn, Laguna Blanca cross country; Alex Harris, UCSB basketball; Christian Winnewisser, Bishop Diego football


Week of: Monday November 26, 2007

Sorry, Image on the way... Leigh Stephenson

What: UC Santa Barbara Volleyball

Highlights: The first-year libero broke the Gauchos'single-season record for digs in a five-game win over Yale at the Baden Thanksgiving Classic in Long Beach

Honorable Mentions: Chisa Ononiwu, UCSB basketball; Sha'Rae Gibbons, UCSB basketball; GG Desico-Gonzales, SBCC basketball


Week of: Monday November 12, 2007

John Uribe

What: Santa Barbara High School Football

Highlights: Threw for 240 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Dons past Dos Pueblos 35-32 and secure a berth to the CIF playoffs

Honorable Mentions: Mark Knight, SBCC soccer; Christian Winnewisser, Bishop Diego football; Tyler Dutton, Westmont basketball


Week of: Monday November 12, 2007

Jordan Dockendorf

What: Dos Pueblos High School Tennis

Highlights: Won all three of her singles matches to help the Chargers beat No. 7 Los Alamitos and advance to the quarterfinals

Honorable Mentions: Mark Knight, SBCC soccer; Christian Winnewisser, Bishop Diego football; Tyler Dutton, Westmont basketball


Week of: Monday October 29, 2007

Tadd Slaff

What: Santa Barbara High School Football

Highlights: Rushed for 167 yards, had an interception and recorded numerous tackles in the Dons' 24-10 win over San Marcos in the 48th "Big Game."

Honorable Mentions: Conner Rehage, SBCC football; Ciaran O'Brien, UCSB soccer; Zsombor Vincze, UCSB water polo


Week of: Monday October 29, 2007

Megan Lewis

What: UC Santa Barbara Cross Country

Highlights: Finished in first place at the Big West Conference Championships, leading the Gauchos to their second straight conference title

Honorable Mentions: Bethany Nickless, UCSB cross country; Krista Drechsler, Santa Barbara cross country; Katie Wright, UCSB soccer


Week of: Monday October 22, 2007

Matt DeGroot

What: Cate School Football

Highlights: Highlight: Threw for six touchdowns and passed for another in Condor League-clinching win over Thacher.

Honorable Mentions: Honorable mention: Mark Romanov, Laguna Blanca football; Christian Winnewisser, Bishop Diego football; Hunter Easterling, SBCC football


Week of: Monday October 22, 2007

Taylor Callan

What: Westmont College Soccer

Highlights: Highlight: Scored three goals in two Golden State Athletic Conference wins, moving the Warriors into a tie for second.

Honorable Mentions: Honorable mention: Krista Drechsler, Santa Barbara cross country; Bryn Kass, San Marcos cross country; Natalie Todd, SBCC golf


Week of: Monday October 15, 2007

Lanakila MacNaughton

What: Santa Barbara City College Soccer

Highlights: Scored four goals with two assists in two matches for the Vaqueros, who are 12-0-2 and ranked 10th nationally

Honorable Mentions: Lauren Smith, UCSB volleyball; Michelle Del Mese, Dos Pueblos golf; Anne Marie May, UCSB swimming


Week of: Monday October 15, 2007

Aki Franklin

What: Dos Pueblos High School Football

Highlights: Returned a pair of interceptions for touchdowns in the fourth quarter of DP's 17-7 win over San Marcos at Valley Stadium

Honorable Mentions: Aaron Skinner, Bishop football; Milos Golic, UCSB water polo; Mark Knight, SBCC soccer


Week of: Wednesday October 10, 2007

Lizzy Rao

What: Santa Barbara City College Soccer

Highlights: Scored two goals for the Vaqueros in two wins, including the lone score of a 1-0 victory over Oxnard and a booming shot from 30 yards out in a 3-0 defeat of L.A. Mission.

Honorable Mentions: Olivia Waldowski, UCSB volleyball; Katie Randall, SBCC volleyball; Brittany Braden, Dos Pueblos cross country..


Week of: Monday September 10, 2007

Brian Alvarez

What: Carpinteria High School Football

Highlights: Covered three fumbles, including one he returned 55 yards for the game-winning touchdown against rival Bishop Diego.

Honorable Mentions: Will Yochum, Dos Pueblos cross country; Nick Sarricchio, Dos Pueblos football; Joe Mitchum, San Marcos football.


Week of: Monday January 22, 2007

Ryan Aijian

What: Bishop Diego High School Basketball

Highlights: Scored 64 points and had two double-doubles in his last three games, including a buzzer-beating victory over Oaks Christian.

Honorable Mentions: Roberto Nelson, Santa Barbara basketball; Jeff Menzel, San Marcos basketball; Alfredo Martinez, Carpinteria soccer.


Week of: Monday January 22, 2007

Jenelle Wong

What: Dos Pueblos High School Basketball

Highlights: Tallied 24 points, eight rebounds and five assists in the Chargers' 57-54 overtime victory against Buena, the first in school history over the Bulldogs.

Honorable Mentions: Brenna Flynn, SBCC basketball; Cortney Collyer, Santa Barbara water polo; Sam Monson, San Marcos water polo.


Week of: Monday January 15, 2007

Luke Allen

What: Westmont College Basketball

Highlights: Scored 33 points off the bench in helping the Warriors beat Biola and Point Loma Nazarene in GSAC action.

Honorable Mentions: Jacob Ranger, Carpinteria basketball; Chris Good, UCSB swimming; Alex Armstrong, Santa Barbara basketball.


Week of: Monday January 15, 2007

Richelle Fien

What: Santa Barbara High School Soccer

Highlights: Led a strong defensive effort by the Dons in a pair of Channel League shutouts over crosstown rivals San Marcos and Dos Pueblos.

Honorable Mentions: Liz Wagner, UCSB swimming; Chisa Ononiwu, UCSB basketball; Larissa Gonzales, Bishop Diego basketball.


Week of: Monday January 08, 2007

Dominique Yahyavi

What: Santa Barbara High School Soccer

Highlights: Scored four goals in a span of eight minutes to lift the Dons over Buena.

Honorable Mentions: Evan Patak, UCSB volleyball, Daniel Placencia, Dos Pueblos basketball, Ishmael Guzman, Dos Pueblos soccer.


Week of: Monday January 08, 2007

Jenni Brown

What: San Marcos High School Basketball

Highlights: Helped the Royals win their first league game in three years with 8 points in a victory over Dos Pueblos.

Honorable Mentions: Nora Mireles, Dos Pueblos soccer, Nicole Hyslop, San Marcos basketball, Brandi Blackwell, Santa Barbara basketball.


Week of: Monday December 11, 2006

Alden Gaines

What: Dos Pueblos High School Wrestling

Highlights: The 119-pounder ran his record to 11-0, all by pins, and was named to the Hollister Duals all-tournament team.

Honorable Mentions: Mike Archuletta, SBCC basketball; Emilio Casanueva, San Marcos basketball; Ryan Beall, Dos Pueblos basketball.


Week of: Monday December 11, 2006

Erin Sanford

What: Dos Pueblos High School Water Polo

Highlights: Was named MVP of the El Nino Cup Tournament, and scored three goals in the Chargers' 7-2 win in the title game against San Clemente.

Honorable Mentions: Jackie Kurth, Cate water polo; Gabrielle Del Mese, Dos Pueblos basketball; Hayley Chilton, San Marcos water polo.


Week of: Monday December 04, 2006

Julyan Stone

What: Dos Pueblos High School Basketball

Highlights: The MVP of the Simi Valley Tournament recorded a triple- double against Valencia in the Chargers' 82-57 championship game victory.

Honorable Mentions: Skylar Slayman, San Marcos basketball; Michael Tetteh, Dunn soccer; James Kiffe, San Marcos soccer.


Week of: Monday December 04, 2006

Jessica Romero

What: Santa Barbara City College Basketball

Highlights: The sophomore had her seventh double-double of the season with 18 points and 10 rebounds in a 99-68 win over Santa Monica.

Honorable Mentions: Ally Moody, Westmont basketball; Chessie Jackson, Dos Pueblos basketball, Lauren Witchey, Dos Pueblos soccer.


Week of: Thursday November 30, 2006

Marcus Rush

What: Santa Barbara City College Football

Highlights: Scored three touchdowns two of which came in overtime in the Vaqueros' 35-33 triple overtime victory over L.A. Valley on Saturday at La Playa Stadium.

Honorable Mentions: Kyle Reynish, UCSB soccer, Ronnie Arias, DP football, Jacob Denitz, Carpinteria water polo.


Week of: Monday November 27, 2006

Tyler Roselund

What: UC Santa Barbara Soccer

Highlights: Scored a hat trick with three goals against Northwestern to vault the Gauchos to a 3-2 win and a berth in the NCAA Final Four.

Honorable Mentions: Scott Winnewisser, Bishop Diego Football; Kevin Duley, Bishop Diego Football; Dylan Perkins, Santa Barbara Water Polo.


Week of: Monday November 27, 2006

Brett Quirarte

What: UC Santa Barbara Volleyball

Highlights: The junior middle blocker had a career-high 25 kills on 37 attempts in the NCAA-bound Gauchos' 3-1 victory over Western Michigan.

Honorable Mentions: Ari Hendrix-Roach, SBCC Women's Basketball; Courtney Kidd-Kadlubek, Santa Barbara Girls Volleyball.


Week of: Monday November 20, 2006

Mary Dwyer

What: Laguna Blanca School Volleyball

Highlights: The Georgetown-bound senior recorded 20 kills in the last two matches to help the Owls win the school's first-ever CIF championship in any sport.

Honorable Mentions: Kristin Teufel, Santa Barbara Tennis; Brooke Robertson, Santa Barbara Tennis; Jessica Romero, SBCC Basketball.


Week of: Monday November 20, 2006

Nick Perera

What: UC Santa Barbara Soccer

Highlights: Scored a goal in the Gauchos' victories over Southern Methodist and Old Dominion to help the team reach the Elite 8 in the NCAA Tournament.

Honorable Mentions: Pat Cary, UCSB Swimming; Aaron Skinner, Bishop Diego Football; William Yochum, Dos Pueblos Cross Country.


Week of: Thursday November 16, 2006

Lauren Christman

What: UC Santa Barbara Cross Country

Highlights: Finished in ninth place at the Pre-National meet on Saturday, leading the Gauchos to a fourth-place finish above three nationally ranked teams.

Honorable Mentions: Emily Carlson, Bishop Diego volleyball; Genelle Ives, UCSB soccer; Sandy Chardon, San Marcos volleyball.


Week of: Monday November 13, 2006

Tyler Madden

What: Santa Barbara High School Football

Highlights: Passed for 187 yards and two touchdowns in leading the Dons to a 20-7 win over Buena in their 2006 season finale.

Honorable Mentions: Marcus Rush, SBCC football; Thomas McMahon, Carpinteria cross country; Conner Rehage, Dos Pueblos football.


Week of: Monday November 13, 2006

Jessica Wilson

What: UC Santa Barbara Basketball

Highlights: The senior guard scored a career-high 30 points in the Gauchos' 88-73 season-opening win over Portland State.

Honorable Mentions: Erica Cano, Dos Pueblos tennis; Mary Dwyer, Laguna Blanca volleyball; Jessica Romero, SBCC women's basketball.


Week of: Monday November 06, 2006

William Yochum

What: Dos Pueblos High School Cross Country

Highlights: Successfully defended his Channel League title with a three-mile time of 15:49 at Camino Real Park, leading the Chargers to a berth in CIF.

Honorable Mentions: Melvin Yekeh, SBCC soccer; Ronnie Arias, Dos Pueblos football; Kyle McCarty, Cate football.


Week of: Monday November 06, 2006

Jordan Dockendorf

What: Dos Pueblos High School Tennis

Highlights: The junior overcame a bad back to cruise to her second straight Channel League singles championship in a very talented field of players.

Honorable Mentions: Amber Stevens, Westmont basketball; Haley Bowman, Carpinteria tennis; Bridget Thomson, Carpinteria tennis.


Week of: Monday October 30, 2006

Sarah Fox

What: Dos Pueblos High School Golf

Highlights: Fox broke the Channel League tournament record by five strokes last week with a 149 at Santa Barbara Golf Club.

Honorable Mentions: Eva Gabrielson, Santa Barbara volleyball, Julia Williams, DP golf., Kendra Price, SBCC soccer, Sam Gonzales, Bishop Diego volleyball


Week of: Monday October 23, 2006

Rachel Decker-Sadowski

What: Santa Barbara High School Tennis

Highlights: The freshman led the Dons to their 25th straight Channel League title by sweeping her sets over Dos Pueblos on Thursday.

Honorable Mentions: Courtney Kidd-Kadlubek, Santa Barbara volleyball; Kalley Ridgway, San Marcos cross country; Allie Kueny, UCSB soccer.


Week of: Monday October 23, 2006

Justin Freres

What: San Marcos High School Football

Highlights: Earned MVP honors in the "Big Game," in which he passed for 86 yards and rushed for 61, while also leading the defense in the Royals' 24-13 win.

Honorable Mentions: Andy Segal, San Marcos football; Kyle Reynish, UCSB soccer; Will Yochum, Dos Pueblos cross country.


Week of: Monday October 16, 2006

Ernie Pierce

What: Santa Barbara City College Football

Highlights: Returned two punts for touchdowns, including an 85-yard game-winner in the fourth quarter, to lead the Vaqueros to their first win in almost a year.

Honorable Mentions: Derek Martinez, Dos Pueblos football;l Justin Freres, San Marcos football; Alejandro Garcia, SBCC soccer.


Week of: Monday October 02, 2006

Conner Rehage

What: Dos Pueblos High School Football

Highlights: Threw touchdown passes of 31, 33, 42 and 58 yards in the Chargers' win over Righetti, the team's third victory in a row.

Honorable Mentions: Christian Winnewisser, Bishop Diego football; Aaron Schu, Santa Barbara water polo; Logan Frank, Westmont soccer.


Week of: Monday October 02, 2006

Kristen Dealy

What: Santa Barbara High School Volleyball

Highlights: Was an all-tournament selection at the Mitty Tournament in San Jose, and led the Dons to their first victory over rival San Marcos in three years with 13 kills in a three-game sweep.

Honorable Mentions: Jamie Garbisch, UCSB volleyball; Sarah Fox, Dos Pueblos Golf; Brianna Russo, Westmont Soccer.


Week of: Monday September 25, 2006

Claire Woodard

What: San Marcos High School Cross Country

Highlights: Led the Royals to the first Channel League Meet title not won by Ventura or Buena since 1983 with a win on the three mile course in 19:20.

Honorable Mentions: Stephanie Rothstein, UCSB cross country; Kalley Ridgway, San Marcos cross country; Allie Kahmann, Laguna Blanca volleyball.


Week of: Monday September 25, 2006

Ken Constantinides

What: Santa Barbara High School Water Polo

Highlights: Scored 12 goals and tallied 10 goals to help the Dons clinch fifth place in the South Coast Tournament, their highest finish ever.

Honorable Mentions: Brad Ebner, Dos Pueblos football; Aaron Skinner, Bishop Diego football; Tyler McManigal, Santa Barbara water polo.


Week of: Monday September 18, 2006

Jamie Garbisch

What: UC Santa Barbara Volleyball

Highlights: The senior outside hitter put away a career-high 31 kills with 15 digs and two aces to help the Gauchos stun No. 11 Wisconsin at the University of San Diego Invitational.

Honorable Mentions: Erica Cano, Dos Pueblos Tennis; Kalley Ridgway, San Marcos cross country; Lauren Ross, SBCC soccer.


Week of: Monday September 18, 2006

Brad Ebner

What: Dos Pueblos High School Football

Highlights: The Charger tailback rushed for 123 yards on 26 carries and scored two touchdowns to give Dos Pueblos its first win in almost two years.

Honorable Mentions: Nick Acciani, SBCC football; Aaron Schu, Santa Barbara water polo; Marcus Rush, SBCC football.


Week of: Monday September 11, 2006

Craig Kohler

What: Bishop Diego High School Football

Highlights: The senior cornerback intercepted two passes, returning one for a touchdown, and kicked a field goal and four extra points in the Cardinals' 31-7 victory over Mary Star in San Pedro..

Honorable Mentions: Nick Acciani, SBCC football; Bongomin Otii, UCSB soccer; Will Yochum, Dos Pueblos cross country.


Week of: Monday September 11, 2006

Natalie Todd

What: Santa Barbara City College Golf

Highlights: Shooting rounds of 72 and 71 at the Indian Canyon golf course, Natalie was the low scorer for the Vaqueros, who won the team championship at the Desert Classic by a margin of 43 strokes over Sierra College.

Honorable Mentions: Chandi Bickford, UCSB soccer; Amber Clifford, SBCC golf; Norma Mendez, SBCC soccer..