Posts by Randy Angel
Redondo rebounds to claim Bay League girls volleyball title outright
It appeared Mira Costa’s girls were going to celebrate more than Senior Night after jumping out to a 2-0 lead over rival Redondo in front of a standing-room only crowd Tuesday. But Redondo had other plans as the Sea Hawks fought back to win the Bay League girls volleyball title outright with an electrifying 18-25,…
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Volleyball: The 4th annual CBVA Beach Volleyball Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held Friday, Nov. 21 at the Hermosa Beach Community Center, 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. The ceremony starts at 7 p.m. in the theater followed by a social gathering in the adjacent Hall of Fame center around 8:30 p.m. with live…
Read MoreCosta, Redondo girls enter rivalry match after capturing volleyball tournament titles
Mira Costa’s girls volleyball team gained a big confidence boost Saturday as the Mustang’s rematch with rival Redondo. Coach Hayley Lawson-Blanchard’s squad captured the championship at the Santa Barbara Tournament of Champions and has the opportunity of sharing the Bay League title when Redondo invades Fisher Gym Tuesday for a 7 p.m. match. After toppling…
Read MorePalos Verdes beats Redondo to sit atop Bay League
Palos Verdes quarterback Steven Delcarson couldn’t stop smiling as he leaned over the railing to pose for photos with family members after Friday night’s football game at Redondo. His family and friends were among the fans that filled the visitor bleachers to watch Palos Verdes (6-3, 4-0) win its 22nd consecutive Bay League football game…
Read MorePeninsula’s Yoshida named to CIF-SS Hall of Fame
During his 22 years coaching girls varsity basketball teams at Palos Verdes and Peninsula high schools, Yoshida claimed one national title (1992); two state titles (1991 and 1992) and six CIF-SS championships (1988 and 1991 at PV and 1992, 1996, 1998 and 1999 at Peninsula) in nine finals appearances. He and his school have twice…
Read MoreBeach City Baseball Academy a special place for kids
Successfully hitting a baseball is one of the most difficult disciplines to accomplish in the world of sports, yet millions of kids each year enjoy America’s National Pastime and the thrill that comes with the feel of the bat hitting the ball. Professional players who only average three hits in 10 attempts can earn all-star…
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Baseball: Beach City Baseball Academy (BCBA) is holding free batting sessions for children living with special needs. Every Saturday at 10 a.m., BCBA is offering unlimited one-on-one 30-minute batting sessions. “The goal of the session is not only to teach the child how to hit a baseball, but also to build confidence and have fun,” said Richard Murad,…
Read MoreGore leads Redondo girls to Mt. SAC cross country title
With every starter returning, Redondo’s girls cross country team has had high expectations this season but going into Saturday’s Mt. SAC Invitational, had yet to measure up. But the Lady Sea Hawks showed they are ready to make a run for a CIF title by winning the team title in the Division 1 and 2…
Read MoreRedondo win sets up gridiron showdown with defending champion Palos Verdes
Redondo’s defense continued to dominate Bay League opponents and the Sea Hawk offense kept host Peninsula off balance Friday afternoon in a 40-7 win. Redondo (4-4, 3-0) will host three-time defending Bay League champion Palos Verdes (5-3, 3-0) Friday at 7 p.m. in a game that will determine the league title. Redondo held Peninsula quarterback Daniel Schubert…
Read MoreBeach Cities Sports: Beach tennis, cycling, football and more
Beach Tennis: West Coast Beach Tennis will be holding its 6th annual Halloween Tournament at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at 14th Street and The Strand in Hermosa Beach. Entry fee is $25 and players must wear costumes. Prizes awarded to winners and for best costumes. To register, visit westcoastbeachtennis.net. Baseball: Beach City Baseball…
Read MoreOjiyi leads West Torrance to top of Western Division
Playing in a new league and division doesn’t phase West Torrance running back Brett Ojiyi. He feels he can score every time he touches the ball. The 5-foot-9, 170-pound senior has rushed for more than 800 yards and has scored 20 touchdowns in seven games this season, leading the Warriors to a 7-0 record which…
Read MoreMira Costa boys swim to water polo tournament title
Mira Costa’s boys water polo team avenged an early season loss to Montebello defeating the Oilers 10-9 to win the 45th annual Henry Stuart South Bay Water Polo Tournament on Saturday. Facing a 6-on-5 Montebello advantage, Mira Costa’s Ed Jeon blocked a shot to preserve the win that capped off a successful week that included…
Read MoreRedondo defense keeps team undefeated in Bay League football race; Mira Costa holds off Peninsula
New members Inglewood and Morningside have had a rude welcoming to the Bay League, thanks to a large extent from Redondo’s football team. Redondo (3-4, 2-0) remained undefeated in league action after its defense pitched its second straight shutout and the Sea Hawk offense ran all over host Morningside for a 41-0 victory Friday night. After…
Read MoreRedondo runners win second Bay League cross meet
Redondo’s Amber Gore set a Palos Verdes course record Thursday and teammate Carlos Suarez captured the boys race while winning their second Bay League cross country meet titles. Gore’s time of 18 minutes, 34 seconds broke the previous record by two seconds and led the Sea Hawks to a second-place team finish. “It was such…
Read MoreRedondo wins first round in girls volleyball rivalry series
Redondo’s girls volleyball team continued to show its dominance in the Bay League, defeating rival Mira Costa for the sixth straight time to take control of the league race Thursday in the first of two meetings between the teams. Redondo (16-2, 3-0) displayed its power and speed beating Mira Costa 25-18, 25-22, 20-25, 25-16 in…
Read MoreBloodlines of Redondo Red
Roots on the campus of Redondo Union High School run deep for the Zahn family, so it seemed only fitting that three of the school’s most accomplished athletes – Adam, Andrew and Austin Zahn – would enter the RUHS Hall of Fame together. The third-generation Sea Hawks were among the 13 athletes, one coach and…
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