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McPeak, May win in Germany
Manhattan Beach resident Holly McPeak and partner Misty May came from behind to post a 7-12, 12-2, 12-8 win over an Australian team Sunday to win the Women's Germany Open international beach volleyball tournament. It was the second FIVB win in a row for McPeak and May and their third straight title counting the BVA tournament in Seal Beach last week.
With the win, McPeak and May overtook Liz Masakayan and Elaine Youngs for the second place ranking in the competition for a spot on the U.S. Olympic team. Masakayan-Youngs finished in a tie for 17th place. Jennifer Johnson Jordan and Annett Davis, who finished in a tie for fifth place, currently hold down the top spot. Local favorites Lisa Arce (Redondo Beach) and Barbra Fontana (Manhattan Beach) tied for 13th place in the Olympic team selection standings.
Holdren, Rogers take two
Dax Holdren (Redondo Beach) and Todd Rogers won the Sunkist AVP Muskegon Open beach volleyball tournament Sunday in Muskegon, Michigan, becoming the first team to win twice on the AVP Tour this season. Holdren-Rogers knocked off Lee LeGrande and Franco Neto (Redondo Beach) 15-8 in the final. Muskegon saw the formation of several new teams. The team of Canyon Ceman (Hermosa Beach) and Brian Lewis, who won in Huntington Beach earlier this year, dissolved. Ceman joined with Mike Whitmarsh, while Lewis picked up David Swatik (Hermosa Beach). Ceman-Whitmarsh nabbed a fourth-place finish. Lewis-Swatik settled for a tie for ninth place. Other new teams included Adam Jewell and Adam Johnson (Karch Kiraly was injured), Ian Clark and Matt Unger and Kevin Martin and Mark Kerins. Only the last pair had any success, finishing in a tie for ninth.
Zartman hat trick
Hermosa Beach resident Chrissie Zartman, a senior-to-be at Bishop Montgomery High School, and her partner Tracy Lindquist claimed their third straight AAA beach volleyball title, going undefeated through seven matches to win the Women's AAA Beach Volleyball Tournament Saturday at Will Rogers State Beach in Santa Monica.
Community Sports
Manhattan Beach Surf Contest: Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation and the US Surfing Federation-Western Region will host a surf contest July 22 at 6:30 a.m. on the south side of the Manhattan Beach Pier. The contest is open to all ages. The $20 entry fee is due to Parks and Rec., 1400 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach, no later than July 20. A $25 fee will be charged to register the day of the event. Call 310-802-5413 or contest director George Pringle at 372-8442 for more information.
Redondo High Summer Football Camp: Kids ages 7-15 will have the chance to develop football skills for all positions at the 2000 Redondo Football Camp, which is July 24-25 and 27 from 5-8 p.m. Learn offense, defense and special teams from Redondo coach Gene Simon and other coaches and players from Redondo's successful football programs. The camp will be held at the Redondo Union High School practice field next to the football stadium. The cost is $60 if paid by July 17 and $75 thereafter. Call Coach Simon at (310) 798-8665, ext. 2503 for registration information or pick up a brochure at the school, 631 Vincent Park, Redondo Beach.
Redondo Beach Surf Camp: The second of four consecutive week-long sessions for kids ages 7-16 will be July 24-28 in Redondo Beach from either 8-9:15 a.m. or 9:15-10:30 a.m. Learn water safety, efficient board handling skills, basic surfing techniques and tricks. The class costs $75. A soft foam board will be provided. Wetsuit and 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.
Hermosa Beach Youth Volleyball Camps: Two, five-day-each volleyball mini-camps for kids ages 6-12 take place July 24-28 and July 31 to Aug. 4 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the courts just south of the Hermosa Beach Pier. The cost for the camp is $53 with a $3 discount for Hermosa residents. Sign up at the Hermosa Beach Community Center, 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach. Call the city of Hermosa Beach at 318-0280 or instructor Steve Fillman at 540-3615 for more information.
Hermosa Beach Rugby: Hermosa Beach hosts the Second Annual Southern California Style Rugby Tournament, "7's in the Sand," July 29-30 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the sand just north of the Hermosa Beach Pier. The registration fee for those tough enough is $300 per team. The tournament is limited to 24 teams. Spectating at this rugged event is free. For more information, phone 546-9585.
Manhattan Beach 10K Run: The 23rd edition of the Manhattan Beach Old Hometown 10K run will take place on Oct. 7, beginning at 7:30 a.m. The course is moderate to slightly difficult, meandering through downtown Manhattan Beach and residential neighborhoods before finishing along The Strand at the Manhattan Beach Pier. Applications are now available at Manhattan Sports, Super Sports, XTC, Wild Birds Unlimited and at the Manhattan Beach City Hall. You can also register as an individual on-line at www.active.com. For more information, call 310-318-3861.
Hermosa Beach Over-the-Line: Teams are being accepted for the 4th Annual Spring Hermosa Beach Over-the-Line Softball Tournament to be played July 29 just south of the Hermosa Beach Pier. There are men's and women's divisions and all teams are guaranteed four games for their $45 entry fee. Call tournament director Russ Johnson at (562) 866-8685 or the City of Hermosa Beach at 318-0280 to reserve a spot in the tournament. ER