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Hermosa Beach resident Chrissie Zartman (left) teamed with Tracy Lindquist to win their second straight AAA Beach Volleyball Tournament June 17 in Santa Monica. |
Zartman shines on beach
Chrissie Zartman, a rising senior at Bishop Montgomery High School, can't stop playing high-level volleyball. On June 17, the Hermosa Beach resident, who led her high school team to a Southern California State Indoor Championship last fall, teamed with Fountain Valley's Tracy Lindquist (now at USC) to sweep seven matches and cop the title at a "AAA" beach volleyball tournament in Santa Monica. It was the duo's second "AAA" title in as many outings.
In an "A" tournament held the same day, recent Costa graduate Denelle Smalley of Manhattan Beach paired with Alyssa Rylander of Torrance to take the title and earn their "AA" rating.
Holdren, Rogers take Chicago
Dax Holdren (Redondo Beach) and partner Todd Rogers overcame the loser's bracket and Brazilians Jose Loiola and Emmanuel Rego to capture the Planters Trail Mix AVP Chicago Open Sunday in a double final. The fourth seeds lost 15-9 to Loiola/Rego in the winner's bracket finals Sunday morning, but came back to beat Karch Kiraly/Adam Johnson 15-8 in the loser's bracket finals, earning another shot against the second seeded Brazilians. Playing flawlessly, Holdren/Rogers dominated the final, taking the first game 15-7. A Holdren kill at 6-4 in the seven-point double final gave his team the Chicago title, the first AVP win this year for Holdren/Rogers.
The AVP takes a week off before the Ford AVP Karch Kiraly Classic begins July 7 in Santa Barbara.
Note: LA Times reports Holdren and Rogers are suspended indefinitely from AVP.
South Redondo "Chill" cools competition
The AYSO Region 34 South Redondo "Chill" finished second out of 16 teams in the girls under-10 division at the Annual Armed Forced Day Tournament in Torrance in mid-May. The Chill defeated teams from Pacific Palisades, Palos Verdes and Diamond Bar and tied a tough team from Canyon Country. It finished its post-season run with a 13-3-2 record. The tournament marked the last time the team would play together in its entirety, as 13 players have been recruited to local club soccer teams. The team members included defenders Elleota Wicks, Alicia Kolter, Rebecca Urbanczyk and Rachel Ellena, midfielders Megan Bucci, Shannon Cleary, Michelle Weiss and Daniella Zavella, and forwards Aly Drinkward, Katie Gin, Caitlin Pritzkat, Meagan Cleary and Myla Senff. Tending goal all year was the outstanding Christina Urbanczyk.
Football referees needed
The California Football Officials Association/South Bay Unit is experiencing a severe shortage of football officials in the South Bay. Anyone interested in becoming an official should contact Mark Eichelberger at 310-452-3375 or 310-828-1461 or visit the website at www.southbayofficials.com. Officials are required to attend 18 hours of annual instruction on Tuesday evenings at Redondo Union High School.
Zamperini named race's honorary starter
Louie Zamperini, the 1936 Olympian and World War II hero who grew up in Torrance, will be the honorary starter for the 7th Annual Keep L.A. Running 5K Walk & Run, 10K Run and 10/20 mile Bike Cruise Sunday, July 9 at Dockweiler Beach in Playa del Rey.
Community Sports
Junior Beach Volleyball: The AAU Junior Beach Volleyball Tour will host its National Championships July 8-9 on the courts just north of the Hermosa Beach Pier. A stop in Redondo Beach follows on July 12 for the Knob Hill Classic. All tournaments are open for boys and girls ages 10-18 in two-person teams. For more information, visit the websites at either www.sports4me.com or www.aausports.org. To register by phone, call Gino at 310-547-4466.
Redondo Surfing Class for adults: A six-week surfing class for adults (ages 14 and up) begins Saturday, July 15 at 8 a.m. on the beach in Redondo. Learn water safety, efficient board handling skills, basic surfing techniques and tricks. The class costs $120. A soft foam board is required and can be rented for $60. A wetsuit can be rented for $50. Swimming skills are required. Register at the Redondo Beach Recreation Center, 320 Knob Hill, Redondo Beach. For more information or to register by phone, call Redondo Beach community services at 310-318-0610, ext. 3460 or instructor Steve Fillman at 310-540-3615. ER