Posts by Randy Angel
MB School Board declines to comment on Mira Costa baseball program [UPDATED]
A standing-room-only crowd, the majority baseball fans, congregated at the Manhattan Beach Unified School District Board meeting Wednesday where administrators heard from both sides regarding the status of Mira Costa High School head varsity baseball coach Cassidy Olson.
Read MoreRedondo Beach 10K Costume Contest [PHOTOS]
Kicking off the festivities at the Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10K/5K Walk/Run was the popular Costume Contest, with an exceptional turnout of costume-clad runners.
Read MoreBeach Cities Sports: Cycling, running, swimming, volleyball and more
Running: The annual GI Joe Spring Pier-2-Pier Run/Walk will be held Saturday, March 2 at 7 a.m. Runners compete in the sand from the Hermosa Beach Pier to the Manhattan Beach Pier and back. The top two male and female runners receive a dog tag and gift certificate toward new running shoes. T-shirts, goodie bags…
Read MoreNo lack of light at Redondo’s Super Bowl run
Unlike the New Orleans Superdome where Super Bowl XLVII was held, there was plenty of light for Redondo Beach’s Super Bowl celebration Sunday as the absence of a marine layer provided ideal conditions for the approximately 9,000 participants and spectators who congregated near Seaside Lagoon for the event hosted by the Redondo Beach Chamber of…
Read MoreThousands prepare for 35th Annual Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10K/5K
Menus are being planned, office pools are underway and drinking establishments chosen as one of America’s biggest party days draws near. Hours before New Orleans hosts Super Bowl XLVII on Sunday, thousands of participants and spectators from across Southern California will begin the day’s celebration near Seaside Lagoon in Redondo Beach when the Redondo Beach…
Read MoreMira Costa-Redondo girls soccer showdown ends in a draw
Mira Costa’s girls soccer team remained in first place but Redondo stays right on the heels of its rival after the two teams played to a 2-2 tie Tuesday at Mira Costa. Kirby Benson’s goal in the 27th minute gave the Mustangs a 1-0 lead but Redondo’s Megan Perkins scored twice in the second half…
Read MoreMira Costa girls, Redondo boys earn sweeps on the hardwood
Late-season basketball games with playoff implications are usually hard-fought battles and if they are between cross-town rivals, the excitement reaches a higher level. Spectators were not disappointed Tuesday at Sea Hawk Pavilion on the campus of Redondo Union High School. The girls from Mira Costa and Redondo matched up in the early contest where the…
Read MoreBeach Cities Sports: Cheerleading, running, surfing, volleyball and more
Running: The annual GI Joe Spring Pier-2-Pier Run/Walk will be held Saturday, March 2 at 7 a.m. Runners compete in the sand from the Hermosa Beach Pier to the Manhattan Beach Pier and back. The top two male and female runners receive a dog tag and gift certificate toward new running shoes. T-shirts, goodie bags…
Read MoreBeach Cities Sports: Baseball, football, running, surfing and more
Baseball: Mira Costa Pony Baseball is holding registration through January for players ages 4-14. Evaluations will be held Saturday and Sunday Feb. 9-10. The spring season begins Saturday, March 9. Fees for kids ages 4-12 are $110/player; ages 13-14 are $275/player and includes professional coaching. To register, log on to miracostapony.com. For more information, call…
Read MoreCosta, Redondo prepare to meet for second time on turf, hardwood
The boys and girls basketball and soccer teams from Mira Costa and Redondo Union meet for the second time in Bay League competition Tuesday in crucial games that hold playoff implications. Following are recaps of how the rival teams are doing as they prepare for the second round of league play. Boys Basketball In a game…
Read MoreSanctions limit Mira Costa baseball coach’s involvement with team [UPDATED]
A group of parents and the coaches of the Mira Costa High School baseball program are playing hardball. But it’s not on the diamond.
Read MoreMarathon man dislikes running
Living a healthier lifestyle is usually on the top of the list for those Americans who make New Year’s resolutions, yet many give up on their pledge sometime during the calendar year. One who inspires those to persevere is 56-year-old Raef Guirges, who has proven it is never too late to get in shape. For…
Read MoreLocal prep athletes honored for fall season achievements
A pair of Redondo Union girls volleyball players head the list of local high school athletes honored for their performances in the fall sports season. Senior outside hitter Skylar Dykstra and freshman setter Norene Iosia were named to the All-CIF Division 1AA team after leading the Sea Hawks to a school volleyball record 37 wins…
Read MoreMira Costa, Redondo split basketball games
Mira Costa’s girls opened Friday’s basketball action against rival Redondo Union with a thrilling 59-57 win over the visiting Sea Hawks. With 10 seconds left, Keilani Ikehara was fouled on a successful baseline shot and proceeded to make the free throw, giving the Mustangs the much needed win. Coach Miranda Biteler’s unranked Mira Costa squad…
Read MoreRivalry week opens Bay League action on the hardwood
Holiday breaks are over, tournaments and non-league contests have been played, and local high school coaches have had ample time to assess their teams going into demanding Bay League competition this week. Boys and girls basketball teams from Mira Costa and Redondo opened league play Tuesday and, in only the second of 10 Bay League…
Read MoreMira Costa, Redondo soccer teams begin league play on downside
The opening of Bay League competition didn’t go as planned for the boys and girls soccer teams from Mira Costa and Redondo Union High School. All four teams dropped their league openers, making Friday’s rivalry games between the two schools even more important with one of each game’s opponents remaining winless after two league games.…
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