Posts by Randy Angel
Redondo Union, Mira Costa set for boys basketball showdown after wins in Bay League openers
In the first of two meetings between rival schools, defending Bay League champion Redondo Union hosts Mira Costa Friday at 7: 30 p.m. with the winner moving into the driver’s seat in the race for the boys basketball title. Both teams won their league openers Tuesday and are ranked in the top ten in CIF…
Read MorePrep athletes earn CIF, Bay League honors
Members of Mira Costa’s boys water polo team led a list of local athletes who were selected to All-CIF teams honoring the top athletes in each division in the CIF Southern Section.
Read MoreBeach Cities Sports: Football, running, volleyball, training and more
Training: Open to all 7th-8th grade student athletes in all sports, the Sea Hawk Youth Speed & Strength Camp is being held Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. through Feb. 26 at Redondo Union High School. Led by Redondo head football coach Matt Ballard and members of his staff, campers work to improve flexibility, acceleration/speed, power/explosiveness,…
Read MorePrep athlete spotlight: Redondo Union Sea Hawk spiker Briana Lanktree
Briana Lanktree, a four year starter for the powerhouse Redondo Union girls volleyball program, is a star both on and off the court.
Read MoreBeach Cities Sports: Flag football, running, volleyball and more
Flag Football: The Co-ed Flag Football on the Beach League returns to Hermosa Beach on Sunday afternoon starting Feb. 9. Games are played at 10th and The Strand with two 20-minute halves, alternating guy and girl quarterbacks. The six-week season is followed by two weeks of playoffs. Registration offered as a team only (10 person max.)…
Read MoreMira Costa grapplers face tough test in Bay League opener
Seeking a return to the glory days of the 1990s, Mira Costa’s wrestling program is on the right road but it faces a large obstacle Thursday when the Mustangs travel to take on perennial power West Torrance in a dual meet at 3 p.m. In the CIF Division 6 preseason poll, West is ranked No.…
Read MoreRedondo set to defend Bay League boys basketball title
Bay League action begins this week but no team has a bigger bull’s eye on its back than Redondo Union’s boys basketball team. The defending CIF Southern Section Division 2AA and State Division 2 champions begin their quest for a second straight Bay League title on Tuesday when the Sea Hawks host Peninsula in a…
Read MoreRedondo Union defeats Bishop Montgomery to win Sea Hawk Classic
Redondo Union’s boys basketball team avenged a bitter loss that began 2013, defeating Bishop Montgomery 63-56 to claim the championship of the Sea Hawk Classic. Bishop Montgomery beat visiting Redondo 63-56 on Jan. 5, the last loss the Sea Hawks would suffer during its run to CIF and State championships last season. The win not…
Read MoreMira Costa captures second girls soccer tournament
Mira Costa’s girls soccer team captured its second tournament championship game with an impressive 3-1 victory over Sunny Hills in the North Orange County Tournament at La Mirada High School. Kimby Keever scored two goals and had one assist to lead Mira Costa (14-1-1) in its win over Sunny Hills in the varsity championship game.…
Read MoreSun still shines bright on beach volleyball
Despite the usual decline in interest in a year following the Olympic Games, the sport of beach volleyball continued to grow during 2013. The largest question mark among beach volleyball enthusiasts concerned three-time Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings. When would the Golden Girl make her return to the court and who would replace longtime…
Read MoreLocal athletes bring home the hardware in 2013
From the community level to the national stage, from team to individual performances, athletes from the Beach Cities enjoyed banner years in 2013. At the beginning of each season, every high school team has a primary goal of winning a league championship. Demanding non-league contests and tournaments help prepare a team for the postseason and…
Read MoreRunners celebrate first day of winter at MB Yuletide 5K
More than 700 runners celebrated the Winter Solstice by participating in the Manhattan Beach Yuletide 5K on the clear, crisp evening of Dec. 21. Matt Miller, 26, was first to cross the finish line on the out-and-back shoreline course that began and finished under the Christmas lights that adorned the Manhattan Beach Pier. Miller’s…
Read MoreMira Costa defeats Peninsula to win South Holiday girls soccer tournament
Mira Costa’s girls soccer team jumped out to an early 2-0 lead and held off Peninsula Monday evening to capture its fourth championship at the 36th annual South Holiday Tournament. McKenna Doyle scored the first two goals for the Mustangs, who took a 3-0 lead into halftime. Gillian Henry sealed the victory with a long…
Read MoreZimmerman steps down as Mira Costa girls volleyball coach
Lisa Zimmerman knew the time was right for a change. The head coach of the perennial power Mira Costa girls volleyball program stepped down from her position Friday to spend more time with her family. After seven seasons at the helm of arguably the most storied girls volleyball program in the nation, Zimmerman said she…
Read MoreMira Costa’s boys basketball team breezes to second tournament title
Mira Costa captured its second boys basketball tournament of the season Friday with a 65-46 win over Crossroads to claim the title of the 46th annual El Segundo Hoop Classic. The Mustangs jumped out to a 15 point lead in the first quarter and didn’t look back winning their eighth consecutive game to open the…
Read MoreBeach Cities Sports: Running, soccer, surfing and more
Surfing: The South Bay Boardriders will be holding the South Bay Surf Series on Saturdays beginning Dec. 14. The series features all age groups, including the Micro Grom Division for under-9 year-olds. Participants receive t-shirts and other goodies and finalists from each division win prize packages. Surf Series ratings winner receive prizes such as free trips,…
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