Articles By: Randy Angel

Mira Costa falls in CIF boys volleyball semifinals

Mira Costa falls in CIF boys volleyball semifinals

May 16, 2013 10:22 am

Huntington Beach threw a monkey wrench into the much anticipated rematch between Mira Costa and Loyola for the Division 1 CIF Southern Section boys volleyball championship, upsetting the top-seeded Mustangs Wednesday.

USA Volleyball’s Dave Williams dies

USA Volleyball’s Dave Williams dies

May 15, 2013 1:05 pm

Dave Williams, managing director of beach programs for USA Volleyball, passed away Tuesday morning at the age of 55 after a short battle with cancer.

Mira Costa badminton program reaches new level

Mira Costa badminton program reaches new level

May 15, 2013 10:54 am

In a sport overshadowed by other high school athletic programs, Mira Costa’s badminton team continues to make a name for itself.

Mira Costa wins Bay League baseball crown; hosts first-round playoff game

Mira Costa wins Bay League baseball crown; hosts first-round playoff game

May 15, 2013 10:20 am

Despite off-the-field controversy, the resilient Mira Costa baseball team captured the Bay League championship this season and begins the Division 3 playoffs with a home game on Thursday.

Redondo wins Bay League softball crown; CIF playoffs feature local teams

Redondo wins Bay League softball crown; CIF playoffs feature local teams

May 15, 2013 9:20 am

Redondo Union’s softball team enters the postseason on a high note after capturing its first outright Bay League championship in six years.

Beach Cities Sports: Basketball, cycling, football, soccer, volleyball and more

Beach Cities Sports: Basketball, cycling, football, soccer, volleyball and more

May 14, 2013 12:10 pm

Football: Redondo Beach Youth Football and Cheer will be holding walk up registration on Sunday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Mira Costa one step closer to back-to-back CIF titles in boys volleyball

Mira Costa one step closer to back-to-back CIF titles in boys volleyball

May 14, 2013 11:55 am

Top-seeded Mira Costa fought back from an opening-set loss to eliminate No.

Mira Costa badminton program reaches new level

Mira Costa badminton program reaches new level

May 14, 2013 11:52 am

In a sport overshadowed by other high school athletic programs, Mira Costa’s badminton team continues to make a name for itself.

Mira Costa upsets top-ranked Valencia to capture girls beach volleyball title

Mira Costa upsets top-ranked Valencia to capture girls beach volleyball title

May 14, 2013 11:36 am

Second-seeded Mira Costa avenged last year’s loss in the inaugural championship of the AAU Southern Pacific Interscholastic Beach Volleyball League, defeating top-seeded and defending champion Valencia 2-1 behind strong performances by its second and third teams in matches played at the Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica on Saturday.

Mira Costa girls capture beach volleyball title

Mira Costa girls capture beach volleyball title

May 14, 2013 5:01 am

Second-seeded Mira Costa avenged last year’s loss in the inaugural championship of the AAU Southern Pacific Interscholastic Beach Volleyball League, defeating top-seeded and defending champion Valencia 2-1 behind strong performances by its second and third teams in matches played at the Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica on Saturday.

Mira Costa, Redondo reach quarterfinals in CIF boys volleyball playoffs

Mira Costa, Redondo reach quarterfinals in CIF boys volleyball playoffs

May 10, 2013 9:53 am

Mira Costa and Redondo Union remained unbeaten in the postseason, sweeping their opponents for the second straight time to reach the quarterfinals of the Division 1 CIF Southern Section/Ford Boys Volleyball Championships.

4th of July off to a running start

4th of July off to a running start

May 9, 2013 12:07 pm

Hours before grills are heated and sites picked out to view displays of fireworks, thousands of participants begin their Independence Day festivities by completing a 3.1-mile course on the streets of Redondo Beach.

County lifeguards to defend national title

County lifeguards to defend national title

May 9, 2013 11:45 am

When Australia was awarded the 1956 Summer Olympic Games, its country’s volunteer lifesavers held an international, invitational competition featuring California lifeguards and a contingent from the Territory of Hawaii.

Big wheels keep on turnin’ at Chevron Manhattan Beach Grand Prix

Big wheels keep on turnin’ at Chevron Manhattan Beach Grand Prix

May 9, 2013 11:38 am

Fifty one years ago, 29-year-old Ted Ernst met with members of the Manhattan Beach Fire and Police Departments to map out the safest and best course for a community bicycle race within the beach city, where he had noticed the growth of cyclists pedaling their way up and down The Strand.

Smackfest new King of the Beach

Smackfest new King of the Beach

May 9, 2013 11:32 am

Celebrating its 20th year, Smackfest now rivals the Charlie Saikley 6-Man as the most popular local beach volleyball tournament of the summer.