How long have you been playing varsity basketball?
Since freshman year, so about three years.
How has the season gone so far?
It’s been fun. We lost our first game, but we all tried hard.
How far do you think the team will go this year?
Umm, it’s kind of in the air with us right now. I think we will at least make it to play-offs though.
What games are you looking forward to this year? Why?
I’m really looking forward to playing San Marcos and beating them since we lost to them last year.
What was your most embarrassing moment on the court?
Ha-ha. I’m too embarrassed to tell, and only one of my teammates, Tess, noticed.
Who are some of the dynamic players on the team? Why?
Everyone works really hard and has something different to offer. You’re going to have to come to our games and decide for yourself.
What was your “welcome to varsity moment?”
I think when I made up our team motto (but that’s a secret), and teaching the team how to dance.
Can you touch the rim? Can any of your teammates dunk, or come close?
No I wish! I think only Jacky Kerns has come kind of close, but that’s okay
because I’m dunking senior year!
Ya-yaa!
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Monday, December 10, 2007
Boys basketball looks forward to another prosperous season
Rose Castellanos
Staff Reporter
Last year, the boys basketball team was great. They won several tournaments and had an outstanding record.
They will be different this year in that they only have two returning starters, Willie Reese and Roberto Nelson. “We won’t be the same, we’ll be better,” said Reese. Reese added that they will be going to The Pond (CIF).
Some of the key players on the team are senior Willie Reese who is a power forward and small forward, junior Roberto Nelson who is a guard, senior Jimmy Sexton who is a guard, senior Marcus Morten who is a small forward, senior Aaron Dixon who is a point guard, and junior Spencer Thomas who is also point guard.
Some games that the Dons are looking forward to are the San Marcos game because they’re our rivals, the Dos Pueblos game because they think they’re better, and the Ventura game because they beat us by one point in the summer.
Some of the team’s strengths this year include working as a team, dunking, scoring and they have good chemistry with each other.
This year is going to be exciting because the Dons are going to win many games and are going to be dunking a lot. Everyone should go to these games because it pumps up the team, and it intimidates the opponents.
Staff Reporter
Last year, the boys basketball team was great. They won several tournaments and had an outstanding record.
They will be different this year in that they only have two returning starters, Willie Reese and Roberto Nelson. “We won’t be the same, we’ll be better,” said Reese. Reese added that they will be going to The Pond (CIF).
Some of the key players on the team are senior Willie Reese who is a power forward and small forward, junior Roberto Nelson who is a guard, senior Jimmy Sexton who is a guard, senior Marcus Morten who is a small forward, senior Aaron Dixon who is a point guard, and junior Spencer Thomas who is also point guard.
Some games that the Dons are looking forward to are the San Marcos game because they’re our rivals, the Dos Pueblos game because they think they’re better, and the Ventura game because they beat us by one point in the summer.
Some of the team’s strengths this year include working as a team, dunking, scoring and they have good chemistry with each other.
This year is going to be exciting because the Dons are going to win many games and are going to be dunking a lot. Everyone should go to these games because it pumps up the team, and it intimidates the opponents.
Freshman Football Final
Ryan Nagy
Sports Editor
The Dons frosh/soph football team, unfortunately, was overshadowed this season by the success of the varsity team, but now we would like to take the time to shine some light on the talent of the team and congratulate them on a remarkable season.
The Dons finished their season by going 5 and 5 overall and finishing 4 and 1 in Channel League. “We had a productive season,” said Clifford Anderson, wide receiver. ”We have a lot to work on in the off season.”
The Dons were able to sustain their ability to win even when quarterback, Collin Duel sprained his finger in the latter part of the season.
Some of the key players this year were Santos Espinosa, Jesus Uriarte and Malik Ellis.
“We’ll have a good JV team next year,” speculated Anderson. This team performed well at this level and it is going to be exciting to watch them grow and develop into a dominant future varsity team.
Sports Editor
The Dons frosh/soph football team, unfortunately, was overshadowed this season by the success of the varsity team, but now we would like to take the time to shine some light on the talent of the team and congratulate them on a remarkable season.
The Dons finished their season by going 5 and 5 overall and finishing 4 and 1 in Channel League. “We had a productive season,” said Clifford Anderson, wide receiver. ”We have a lot to work on in the off season.”
The Dons were able to sustain their ability to win even when quarterback, Collin Duel sprained his finger in the latter part of the season.
Some of the key players this year were Santos Espinosa, Jesus Uriarte and Malik Ellis.
“We’ll have a good JV team next year,” speculated Anderson. This team performed well at this level and it is going to be exciting to watch them grow and develop into a dominant future varsity team.
Dons finish season 7-4: appearance by Golden Tornado thrills fans
Ryan Nagy
Sports Editor
The football season this year was a success by all standards. “It was a fun. It was a good way to bring back Dons football tradition,” said senior running back, Zach Chavez.
The team had a solid winning record of 7-4, beat both DP and SM, went to CIF, showed up as the Golden Tornado, and most impressively, rebounded from an embarrassing 1-9 record last year.
“We were more of a team this year,” commented senior Greg Dominguez, line backer and fullback. .
Chavez finished the idea of the team unifying this season by adding that Coach Will Gonzalez “brought us together in January and we stayed together all the way until now. He is a good influence in football and life.”
Unfortunately the Dons will be graduating some key players including Tad Slaff, Aaron Dixon and Will Hahn.
However, there are expected to be several top notch performers like Bryson Lloyd, Roberto Nelson, and quarterback Jon Uribe.
Sports Editor
The football season this year was a success by all standards. “It was a fun. It was a good way to bring back Dons football tradition,” said senior running back, Zach Chavez.
The team had a solid winning record of 7-4, beat both DP and SM, went to CIF, showed up as the Golden Tornado, and most impressively, rebounded from an embarrassing 1-9 record last year.
“We were more of a team this year,” commented senior Greg Dominguez, line backer and fullback. .
Chavez finished the idea of the team unifying this season by adding that Coach Will Gonzalez “brought us together in January and we stayed together all the way until now. He is a good influence in football and life.”
Unfortunately the Dons will be graduating some key players including Tad Slaff, Aaron Dixon and Will Hahn.
However, there are expected to be several top notch performers like Bryson Lloyd, Roberto Nelson, and quarterback Jon Uribe.
Boys Wrestling starts off well
Brian Rueda
Staff Reporter
This season started with great performances by all the wrestlers. Frosh/Soph coach, Adolfo Bimbela, said, “Overall we had a great turnout from our group of beginners. We had a couple of wrestlers place at the tournament, like freshman, Jake Hirsch. He wrestled like a Don and followed our system. He’s a really hard worker, and his hard work seems to be paying off.”
Last Saturday there was a Channel League Tournament at our home gym. The next tournament will be on Saturday at Cabrillo High School. Come and support your wrestlers.
Saturdays Turnout:
Frosh/Soph:
2nd. Place: Jake Hirsch 135lbs.
1st. Place: Kramer Tartaglia 160lbs.
2nd. Place: Juan Salgado 189lbs.
JV
1st. Place: Jesse Lucatero 119lbs.
3rd. Place: Julian Kimmel 160lbs.
3rd. Place: Victor Macias HWY
Wrestler Stats:
119lbs- Jesse Lucatero (7-1)
Luis Gama (0-2)
125lbs- Edgar Bejarano (0-2)
130lbs- Raul Gutierrez (5-0)
135lbs- Luis Elias (0-0)
Jake Elias (2-1)
152lbs- Noe Lbarra (2-3)
Peter Estrada (4-1)
160lbs- Ricardo Neri (0-2)
Kramer Tartaglia (4-1)
Julian Kimmel (4-2)
171lbs- Bryan Rodriguez (0-0)
Michael Stillwell (1-2)
189lbs- Ricardo Pioguinto (2-3)
Jaun Salgado (4-2)
Theo Sagenitto (1-3)
215lbs- Alex Esobar (3-0)
Zachary McGee (3-2)
Graema Mewell (0-2)
HWT: Braulio Martinez (0-2)
Victor Macias (1-1)
Staff Reporter
This season started with great performances by all the wrestlers. Frosh/Soph coach, Adolfo Bimbela, said, “Overall we had a great turnout from our group of beginners. We had a couple of wrestlers place at the tournament, like freshman, Jake Hirsch. He wrestled like a Don and followed our system. He’s a really hard worker, and his hard work seems to be paying off.”
Last Saturday there was a Channel League Tournament at our home gym. The next tournament will be on Saturday at Cabrillo High School. Come and support your wrestlers.
Saturdays Turnout:
Frosh/Soph:
2nd. Place: Jake Hirsch 135lbs.
1st. Place: Kramer Tartaglia 160lbs.
2nd. Place: Juan Salgado 189lbs.
JV
1st. Place: Jesse Lucatero 119lbs.
3rd. Place: Julian Kimmel 160lbs.
3rd. Place: Victor Macias HWY
Wrestler Stats:
119lbs- Jesse Lucatero (7-1)
Luis Gama (0-2)
125lbs- Edgar Bejarano (0-2)
130lbs- Raul Gutierrez (5-0)
135lbs- Luis Elias (0-0)
Jake Elias (2-1)
152lbs- Noe Lbarra (2-3)
Peter Estrada (4-1)
160lbs- Ricardo Neri (0-2)
Kramer Tartaglia (4-1)
Julian Kimmel (4-2)
171lbs- Bryan Rodriguez (0-0)
Michael Stillwell (1-2)
189lbs- Ricardo Pioguinto (2-3)
Jaun Salgado (4-2)
Theo Sagenitto (1-3)
215lbs- Alex Esobar (3-0)
Zachary McGee (3-2)
Graema Mewell (0-2)
HWT: Braulio Martinez (0-2)
Victor Macias (1-1)
Boys Varsity Soccer wins its first tournament
Maria Vallejo
Staff Reporter
Right away the boys varsity team showed what they have by becoming champions of their first tournament of the season.
In the Cats and Hounds Tournament our Dons beat schools such as Dos Pueblos, St. Joseph, etc. With scores of 9-0 2-1, and 2-0 the boys dominated. During the four days and three nights which they were playing, only one goal was scored against them.
Offensive goals were scored by Vincent Alvarez, Chris Vasquez, Javier Garcia, and Jesse Gonzalez.
Christian Pardo did well in the South Torrance Tournament scoring five goals in total, one in each game.
The guys left Thursday evening at six and returned Sunday afternoon.
Junior Juan Torres stated, “It was a really fun experience and we are all very proud of what we accomplished during that tournament; everyone played great.”
Senior Javier Garcia added, “The tournament was a total success, we all worked as one and the results were great. Not only that, during games and in-between games we had a lot of fun.”
The guys also enjoyed spending time together as a team. This trip definitely brought them closer as teammates.
Sophomore Jesse Gonzalez commented about the tournament, “It was fun and it was even better that we were champs.”
They are now more confident than ever and more determined to continue to do well throughout the season.
On Tuesday the boys played Moorpark at Moorpark and were again victorious with a score of
4-0.
Staff Reporter
Right away the boys varsity team showed what they have by becoming champions of their first tournament of the season.
In the Cats and Hounds Tournament our Dons beat schools such as Dos Pueblos, St. Joseph, etc. With scores of 9-0 2-1, and 2-0 the boys dominated. During the four days and three nights which they were playing, only one goal was scored against them.
Offensive goals were scored by Vincent Alvarez, Chris Vasquez, Javier Garcia, and Jesse Gonzalez.
Christian Pardo did well in the South Torrance Tournament scoring five goals in total, one in each game.
The guys left Thursday evening at six and returned Sunday afternoon.
Junior Juan Torres stated, “It was a really fun experience and we are all very proud of what we accomplished during that tournament; everyone played great.”
Senior Javier Garcia added, “The tournament was a total success, we all worked as one and the results were great. Not only that, during games and in-between games we had a lot of fun.”
The guys also enjoyed spending time together as a team. This trip definitely brought them closer as teammates.
Sophomore Jesse Gonzalez commented about the tournament, “It was fun and it was even better that we were champs.”
They are now more confident than ever and more determined to continue to do well throughout the season.
On Tuesday the boys played Moorpark at Moorpark and were again victorious with a score of
4-0.
Friday, November 16, 2007
Wrestling Preview
Brian Rueda
Staff Reporter
This year’s wrestling season starts November 24 with a Six Way Rotational Dual Meat at Chaminade High School. When interviewed frosh/soph assistant coach Adolfo Bimbela is looking forward to face both Ventura and Dos Pueblos. With returning varsity wrestlers, this season’s team looks like it will go far.
Interview with assistant coach Adolfo Bimbela.
What are some of the team’s goals for this upcoming season?:
Get better as a team, and help each wrestler reach their full potential as a Don Wrestler.
Who are some of the team’s key wrestlers?
112 lbs.- Jesse Lucatero
119 lbs.- Edgar Bejarano
125 lbs.- Raul Gutierrez
130 lbs.- Louis Elias
152 lbs.- Peter Estrada
Who might be your season’s fiercest opponent?
Ventura and Dos Pueblos are always tough to face with all their highly experienced athletes.
What can the team can do to improve from last year ?
The team as a whole needs to focus on working together as a team. That means we won’t move on until everyone moves on; no one on the team is left behind.
Staff Reporter
This year’s wrestling season starts November 24 with a Six Way Rotational Dual Meat at Chaminade High School. When interviewed frosh/soph assistant coach Adolfo Bimbela is looking forward to face both Ventura and Dos Pueblos. With returning varsity wrestlers, this season’s team looks like it will go far.
Interview with assistant coach Adolfo Bimbela.
What are some of the team’s goals for this upcoming season?:
Get better as a team, and help each wrestler reach their full potential as a Don Wrestler.
Who are some of the team’s key wrestlers?
112 lbs.- Jesse Lucatero
119 lbs.- Edgar Bejarano
125 lbs.- Raul Gutierrez
130 lbs.- Louis Elias
152 lbs.- Peter Estrada
Who might be your season’s fiercest opponent?
Ventura and Dos Pueblos are always tough to face with all their highly experienced athletes.
What can the team can do to improve from last year ?
The team as a whole needs to focus on working together as a team. That means we won’t move on until everyone moves on; no one on the team is left behind.
Girls Volleyball season comes to a close
Josie Martin
Staff Reporter
Girls volley ball finished their season with an outstanding record of 8-0 in League. Senior Jane Hinkle said, “The season went really good.”
So far they have met their goals for this year including making CIF playoffs.
Junior Natalie Guerra said, “We are number one in Division A and we do one game at a time.”
They did really well in the Mitty Tournament. They feel that they should have thought about their fist game in the Tournament of Champions a little bit more.
They made it to the second round of the CIF playoffs but unfortunately lost. Good job girls!!
The following is a tribute to some of the seniors on the team:
Staff Reporter
Girls volley ball finished their season with an outstanding record of 8-0 in League. Senior Jane Hinkle said, “The season went really good.”
So far they have met their goals for this year including making CIF playoffs.
Junior Natalie Guerra said, “We are number one in Division A and we do one game at a time.”
They did really well in the Mitty Tournament. They feel that they should have thought about their fist game in the Tournament of Champions a little bit more.
They made it to the second round of the CIF playoffs but unfortunately lost. Good job girls!!
The following is a tribute to some of the seniors on the team:
Girls Basketball Preview
Josie Martin
Staff Reporter
The girls basketball team is looking forward to a great season. Coach Andrew Butcher said, “We have a new team of extremely hard working, team oriented players. Their efforts have been fabulous. I look forward to a fine season.” They practice and prepare for the season by conditioning at the weight room and running out at the track. Last year beating San Marcos was a problem for the girls but this year they seem pretty confident. Shooting guard Larissa Lavender said, “SM graduated all of their best players last year. They have about three key players who we can take care of. We have a strong talented team. Beating them should not be a problem.”
San Marcos is not the only team that will be challenging for them. Captain Kristen Acosta said, “Buena and Ventura have many skilled players who have played with each other for a long time so I think that will be a big challenge for us.”
There are a lot of changes on the team. There are many new players. Brandi Blackwell said, “There is a lot to get used to but having a new team keeps us open minded.” Andrew Butcher said, “We have many new players, all of whom work and cooperate very well together.”
But there are also new captains for the team. Senior Kristen Acosta and junior Larissa Lavender are the new captains. They have been keeping the team positive and willing to do their best at everything. Freshman Tess Emerson said, “They clean things up when (we) are confused by (using) great communication! They rock!”
Their goal this year is to make it into the CIF playoffs. Last year they didn’t get in but they feel that with this new team they will. Junior Geena Boscacci said, “If we focus and work hard we can do it. All of the Channel League games will be tough but our quickness and press is what will stand out.” Coach Andrew Butcher said, “(Winning all League games) is a definite possibility, if we continue to improve.”
They look forward to have a great season so go support them.
Staff Reporter
The girls basketball team is looking forward to a great season. Coach Andrew Butcher said, “We have a new team of extremely hard working, team oriented players. Their efforts have been fabulous. I look forward to a fine season.” They practice and prepare for the season by conditioning at the weight room and running out at the track. Last year beating San Marcos was a problem for the girls but this year they seem pretty confident. Shooting guard Larissa Lavender said, “SM graduated all of their best players last year. They have about three key players who we can take care of. We have a strong talented team. Beating them should not be a problem.”
San Marcos is not the only team that will be challenging for them. Captain Kristen Acosta said, “Buena and Ventura have many skilled players who have played with each other for a long time so I think that will be a big challenge for us.”
There are a lot of changes on the team. There are many new players. Brandi Blackwell said, “There is a lot to get used to but having a new team keeps us open minded.” Andrew Butcher said, “We have many new players, all of whom work and cooperate very well together.”
But there are also new captains for the team. Senior Kristen Acosta and junior Larissa Lavender are the new captains. They have been keeping the team positive and willing to do their best at everything. Freshman Tess Emerson said, “They clean things up when (we) are confused by (using) great communication! They rock!”
Their goal this year is to make it into the CIF playoffs. Last year they didn’t get in but they feel that with this new team they will. Junior Geena Boscacci said, “If we focus and work hard we can do it. All of the Channel League games will be tough but our quickness and press is what will stand out.” Coach Andrew Butcher said, “(Winning all League games) is a definite possibility, if we continue to improve.”
They look forward to have a great season so go support them.
Spotlight: Ian Gamble, Boys Water Polo
How has the water polo team done?
It’s been a tough season. We’ve had lots of really close games against really strong opponents.
What has led to the team’s success?
Our team success has derived from our core group of players who have been playing together for so long.
What is your welcome to varsity moment?
My welcome to varsity moment wasn’t anything special. It was in the first water polo game of the season, against Mira Costa, as I was lining up for the start when it hit me that was finally on varsity.
What is the team going to look like next
season?
We will look very similar because the bulk of our team is juniors. Hopefully, we’ll all have a growth spurt and actually be bigger than some teams we play.
How long have you played water polo? Why did you chose to play?
I’ve played water polo since the beginning of 6th grade. I initially wanted to use water polo as conditioning for Junior Lifeguards. Now water polo is one of my passions.
How will next season be personally
different for you?
I’ll have a lot more time to focus on water polo, rather than school because my class load should be significantly less.
How far beyond high school do you plan to play?
I would like to play water polo in college, for a college team or a club team, but I do not plan to try and play professionally in Europe or on an Olympic team.
What is something most people do not know about water polo?
WE CAN’T STAND ON THE
BOTTOM!
If I wasn’t playing water polo, I would be...
...really bored and really hyper.
It’s been a tough season. We’ve had lots of really close games against really strong opponents.
What has led to the team’s success?
Our team success has derived from our core group of players who have been playing together for so long.
What is your welcome to varsity moment?
My welcome to varsity moment wasn’t anything special. It was in the first water polo game of the season, against Mira Costa, as I was lining up for the start when it hit me that was finally on varsity.
What is the team going to look like next
season?
We will look very similar because the bulk of our team is juniors. Hopefully, we’ll all have a growth spurt and actually be bigger than some teams we play.
How long have you played water polo? Why did you chose to play?
I’ve played water polo since the beginning of 6th grade. I initially wanted to use water polo as conditioning for Junior Lifeguards. Now water polo is one of my passions.
How will next season be personally
different for you?
I’ll have a lot more time to focus on water polo, rather than school because my class load should be significantly less.
How far beyond high school do you plan to play?
I would like to play water polo in college, for a college team or a club team, but I do not plan to try and play professionally in Europe or on an Olympic team.
What is something most people do not know about water polo?
WE CAN’T STAND ON THE
BOTTOM!
If I wasn’t playing water polo, I would be...
...really bored and really hyper.
Preview: Boys Soccer
Maria Vallejo
Staff Reporter
The boys varsity soccer team has just started training and will have their first game on December 31. The head coach is Tod Heil and his assistant coach will be Fredy Martinez. Senior Javier Garcia shared, “Coach Heil is a great help on and off the field; he is a great friend as well.”
Training activities include, wight lifting, sit-ups, push ups, and plenty of running. This team will play local schools such as San Marcos and Dos Pueblos twice each during the regular season. Garcia explained that, “it all depends on our chemistry and pride as a team, if we will win games.” In addition he shared that although they “have lost a couple of key players to club teams, the season should still be a good one.” Returning players such as Vince Alvarez and new comers like Jesus Gonzalez will be great assets to the Don’s soccer team.
Garcia commented that the team’s seniors are looking forward to the season intensely because it will be their last for high school and “seniors really want to be champs.” The game against San Marcos is highly anticipated by the entire team. “We take that game very seriously and will play well and win.” The team will be in several tournaments against teams from Northern and Southern California. The South Torrance Tournament (November 31 - December 1) will be challenging because the majority of the teams will be Division One teams (our Dons compete in the second division).
Staff Reporter
The boys varsity soccer team has just started training and will have their first game on December 31. The head coach is Tod Heil and his assistant coach will be Fredy Martinez. Senior Javier Garcia shared, “Coach Heil is a great help on and off the field; he is a great friend as well.”
Training activities include, wight lifting, sit-ups, push ups, and plenty of running. This team will play local schools such as San Marcos and Dos Pueblos twice each during the regular season. Garcia explained that, “it all depends on our chemistry and pride as a team, if we will win games.” In addition he shared that although they “have lost a couple of key players to club teams, the season should still be a good one.” Returning players such as Vince Alvarez and new comers like Jesus Gonzalez will be great assets to the Don’s soccer team.
Garcia commented that the team’s seniors are looking forward to the season intensely because it will be their last for high school and “seniors really want to be champs.” The game against San Marcos is highly anticipated by the entire team. “We take that game very seriously and will play well and win.” The team will be in several tournaments against teams from Northern and Southern California. The South Torrance Tournament (November 31 - December 1) will be challenging because the majority of the teams will be Division One teams (our Dons compete in the second division).
Former Don makes appearance in World Series
Ryan Nagy
Staff Reporter
This was a memorable year for Rockie fans because it was the first time in franchise history the Rockies went to the World Series. Unfortunately, the Rockies struggled to produce runs and were swept in the World Series by the Red Sox.
However, this World Series proved to be somewhat more important to the Santa Barbara community than in years past. Everyone had their eyes on Ryan Spilborghs, former Santa Barbara High baseball player.
Spilborghs started playing varsity baseball as a freshman in 1994 and dominated with a career batting average of .472. He capped off his playing days at SBHS by batting a school record .519 average his senior year and winning Channel League MVP.
Fred Warrecker, currently the baseball head coach, coached Spilborghs. He said Spilborghs had an “incredible mental and emotional stability. He was able to compete completely and then turn it off after the game.”
After graduating from Santa Barbara High, Spilborghs moved on to play at UCSB and from there, the minor Leagues. He continued to play in the minors until making his major League debut for the Colorado Rockies on July 16, 2005.
Spilborghs started in right field and went 2 for 4 with two singles against the Cincinnati Reds. “Ecstatic,” said Werrecker of Spilborghs’s debut, “I knew how hard he had worked, the sacrifices he had made. Yes. I was thrilled.”
In 2006, Spilborghs started in 34 games and this last season, was a reserve player and started many games because outfielder, Willie Tavarrez, was injured. Even when Tavarrez returned, Spilborghs stayed and found some playing time in the field and at the plate by being a pinch hitter.
“I realized that this might be a once in a life time moment. Many good players have played for years and never got a chance to play in a World Series game,” said Warrecker.
Staff Reporter
This was a memorable year for Rockie fans because it was the first time in franchise history the Rockies went to the World Series. Unfortunately, the Rockies struggled to produce runs and were swept in the World Series by the Red Sox.
However, this World Series proved to be somewhat more important to the Santa Barbara community than in years past. Everyone had their eyes on Ryan Spilborghs, former Santa Barbara High baseball player.
Spilborghs started playing varsity baseball as a freshman in 1994 and dominated with a career batting average of .472. He capped off his playing days at SBHS by batting a school record .519 average his senior year and winning Channel League MVP.
Fred Warrecker, currently the baseball head coach, coached Spilborghs. He said Spilborghs had an “incredible mental and emotional stability. He was able to compete completely and then turn it off after the game.”
After graduating from Santa Barbara High, Spilborghs moved on to play at UCSB and from there, the minor Leagues. He continued to play in the minors until making his major League debut for the Colorado Rockies on July 16, 2005.
Spilborghs started in right field and went 2 for 4 with two singles against the Cincinnati Reds. “Ecstatic,” said Werrecker of Spilborghs’s debut, “I knew how hard he had worked, the sacrifices he had made. Yes. I was thrilled.”
In 2006, Spilborghs started in 34 games and this last season, was a reserve player and started many games because outfielder, Willie Tavarrez, was injured. Even when Tavarrez returned, Spilborghs stayed and found some playing time in the field and at the plate by being a pinch hitter.
“I realized that this might be a once in a life time moment. Many good players have played for years and never got a chance to play in a World Series game,” said Warrecker.
Dons are 7-3 going into CIF- Newberry Park game tonight @ 7
Sandra Ruiz
Staff Reporter
The varsity football team has made a come back after losing against San Marcos in past years. This year the chain was broken. Football players had their minds set on winning and it showed. The Dons won with a final score of 24 to 10. Senior Greg Domingues said, “It was a tough game, but we won and I was excited.” In the beginning of the game Domingues ran a long run leading to our first touch down. Our football players were confident during the game making touchdown after touchdown. They won, just as they had predicted and took the rivalry trophy home.
Unfortunately we lost against Ventura, 27 to 20. This upset football players because if they had won, the Dons could have been in second place in the Channel League.
When asked what went wrong Domingues said, “We were just flat footed and not as focused as we should of been.” However our loss against Ventura inspired our football players to play well in the next game against DP.
Football players practiced hard and the pressure was on. Before the game, Domingues said, “It’ll be a hard game but we should win.” They came onto the field focused and determined to play. The game would determine if we made it to the CIF playoffs and become city champions.
It was hard to tell who was going to win the game, but finally, the Dons emerged victorious over the Chargers and won 35 to 32. Playoffs here we come! The DP game was our ticket into the CIF playoffs and the Dons will be competing for the championship.
Staff Reporter
The varsity football team has made a come back after losing against San Marcos in past years. This year the chain was broken. Football players had their minds set on winning and it showed. The Dons won with a final score of 24 to 10. Senior Greg Domingues said, “It was a tough game, but we won and I was excited.” In the beginning of the game Domingues ran a long run leading to our first touch down. Our football players were confident during the game making touchdown after touchdown. They won, just as they had predicted and took the rivalry trophy home.
Unfortunately we lost against Ventura, 27 to 20. This upset football players because if they had won, the Dons could have been in second place in the Channel League.
When asked what went wrong Domingues said, “We were just flat footed and not as focused as we should of been.” However our loss against Ventura inspired our football players to play well in the next game against DP.
Football players practiced hard and the pressure was on. Before the game, Domingues said, “It’ll be a hard game but we should win.” They came onto the field focused and determined to play. The game would determine if we made it to the CIF playoffs and become city champions.
It was hard to tell who was going to win the game, but finally, the Dons emerged victorious over the Chargers and won 35 to 32. Playoffs here we come! The DP game was our ticket into the CIF playoffs and the Dons will be competing for the championship.
Monday, October 29, 2007
Dons win the big game for the first time since 2003
Santa Barbara's football team won against the San Marcos Royals for the first time in four years with Friday's 24-10 win. Senior Tad Slaff of the Dons was voted the game's MVP.
The Dons are at Ventura at 7 p.m. on Friday.
They are back at home for the final game of the regular season on November 9 against Dos Pueblos.
The Dons are at Ventura at 7 p.m. on Friday.
They are back at home for the final game of the regular season on November 9 against Dos Pueblos.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Dons fall to St. Bonnie, face off with San Marcos
Sandra Ruiz
Staff Reporter
Our Channel League football team has been looking forward to the San Marcos game tonight, October 26. The SM game has also been the most looked forward to by fans. With this yearʼs record of five wins and only two losses, confidence runs high for teammates who are disciplined to win against San Marcos (and upcoming games).
Losing against San Marcos last year (27- 14) as well as the previous years has upset many fans. This year however we plan on making a come back and we expect a win.
Football players will continue their intense practices and will be prepared. Senior Greg Domingues said, “We are going to wax. They have no wins so I'm confident.” When asked how they will prepare for the game Zach Chavez and Greg Domingues, both seniors, agreed to “plan on taking a lot of No Explode and protein shakes.” They continued on about their preparations for the game the night before by explaining, “We plan on listening to Bob Marley and watching the movie ʻ300ʼ,” Even though they are coached by Mr. Gonzales who coached the Royals, it does not seem to bother any of our football athletes or fans. He has our football players prepared; is liked and well respected here. Domingues said, “Heʼs now a hater of San Marcos and he dislikes SM as much as we do. If we win we plan to party at Zach's house after the game and go to the Knot Knots house and watch Friday Football Focus and do special team events and cheers.”
Teammates run high with confidence and are focused and ready to play. Taking the game to victory is their intention. Senior Chris Manson said, “I'm very confident. I think we'll murder them. We are a much better team. They canʼt play at our level.” When asked how he will prepare for the game, he said, “practice hard, come in focused and ready to play.” The night before Manson will prepare for the game by washing “all my football clothes and pack my football bag, and dream about football glory.” Our fellow varsity football players are set. If we win Manson said, “Iʼll celebrate with my team at the Knot Knot house. If we lose Iʼll think about my mistakes and try to see what I can do differently for the next game, so fans get your popcorn ready.”
Of course losing is not a choice for this game and it is not the playersʼ intention. As for players, they practice hard and make it happen; but as for the rest of us we just have to sit and watch.
Staff Reporter
Our Channel League football team has been looking forward to the San Marcos game tonight, October 26. The SM game has also been the most looked forward to by fans. With this yearʼs record of five wins and only two losses, confidence runs high for teammates who are disciplined to win against San Marcos (and upcoming games).
Losing against San Marcos last year (27- 14) as well as the previous years has upset many fans. This year however we plan on making a come back and we expect a win.
Football players will continue their intense practices and will be prepared. Senior Greg Domingues said, “We are going to wax. They have no wins so I'm confident.” When asked how they will prepare for the game Zach Chavez and Greg Domingues, both seniors, agreed to “plan on taking a lot of No Explode and protein shakes.” They continued on about their preparations for the game the night before by explaining, “We plan on listening to Bob Marley and watching the movie ʻ300ʼ,” Even though they are coached by Mr. Gonzales who coached the Royals, it does not seem to bother any of our football athletes or fans. He has our football players prepared; is liked and well respected here. Domingues said, “Heʼs now a hater of San Marcos and he dislikes SM as much as we do. If we win we plan to party at Zach's house after the game and go to the Knot Knots house and watch Friday Football Focus and do special team events and cheers.”
Teammates run high with confidence and are focused and ready to play. Taking the game to victory is their intention. Senior Chris Manson said, “I'm very confident. I think we'll murder them. We are a much better team. They canʼt play at our level.” When asked how he will prepare for the game, he said, “practice hard, come in focused and ready to play.” The night before Manson will prepare for the game by washing “all my football clothes and pack my football bag, and dream about football glory.” Our fellow varsity football players are set. If we win Manson said, “Iʼll celebrate with my team at the Knot Knot house. If we lose Iʼll think about my mistakes and try to see what I can do differently for the next game, so fans get your popcorn ready.”
Of course losing is not a choice for this game and it is not the playersʼ intention. As for players, they practice hard and make it happen; but as for the rest of us we just have to sit and watch.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Sports Snapshot: Boys Water Polo
Zac Estrada Rosales
News Editor
With the loss of a few notable senior players on the team from last year, the Boys Varsity Water Polo team has had its share of challenges to maintain its title as CIF champion.
They narrowly lost at home on September 12 as Mater Dei pulled off a 6-5 win in a game where no team held more than a one point lead at any time.
More recently at Tuesday’s match against Ventura, the Dons allowed the Cougars to slide in with a 10-8 victory in overtime. While Santa Barbara held a 7-5 lead at one point, a penalty shot in Ventura’s favor brought the score closer to even. The game against Ventura is the first CIF loss since the 2005 season. “It was just a hard game,” said senior player Andrew Gonzales. “And we’re going to work on getting better.”
That’s not to say the Dons haven’t had the best of luck this season. With wins over Mira Costa and a 10th place finish overall at the South Coast Water Polo tournament last weekend the team has been giving it their all. They also beat out immediate rivals Dos Pueblos and San Marcos in the overall scoring. “We have great potential,” said senior Ben Wolfe. “We just need to work on applying that potential.”
Sports Snapshot: Cross Country
Zac Estrada Rosales
News Editor
The Dons Cross Country team had their first League meet last week at Dos Pueblos. Senior Krista Dreschler crossed the finish line with a winning time of 18:26 in the girls varsity race. Senior Dominic Atkatz led the Dons on the varsity boys side with a time of 16:31 and a seventh place finish.
On Saturday the team participated in the Pepperdine Invitational at Pepperdine University in Malibu. The rain from earlier in the morning and the day before made a muddy course that met with disdain from falling runners.
Despite the poor conditions Dreschler placed second with a time of 19:28:47 in a varsity race with more than 100 participants. Atkatz topped the boys side for the Dons with a time of 18:07:13 and a 41st place overall in the varsity race.
The next race for the cross country team will be this afternoon at 2 p.m. at the College Park Invitational at College Park in Oxnard.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Varsity Girls Volleyball Co-Captain Kristen Dealy
Season prediction, how do you see it?
I hope that we win League and hopefully win CIF.
Who are your fiercest opponents?
I think Santa Margarita, Redondo, Mitty, and Mira Costa are tough opponents.
What is something important for your fans to know?
That they should come to all of our games because it’s fun.
How many years have you been playing on the varsity team?
I’ve been playing since sophomore year, so three years.
What do you want to improve on from last year?
To win CIF and not lose any games.
I hope that we win League and hopefully win CIF.
Who are your fiercest opponents?
I think Santa Margarita, Redondo, Mitty, and Mira Costa are tough opponents.
What is something important for your fans to know?
That they should come to all of our games because it’s fun.
How many years have you been playing on the varsity team?
I’ve been playing since sophomore year, so three years.
What do you want to improve on from last year?
To win CIF and not lose any games.
Varsity Girls Tennis Co-Captain Lindsay Penner
What is your season prediction?
Really strong! All of the returning players definitely improved over the summer. I see us hopefully winning CIF this year.
Who are your fiercest opponents?
Marlborough High School because we lost to them in the CIF finals last year.
What is something important for fans to know?
Girls tennis is actually an exciting sport. We are good and it is intense. It’s a vicious sport.
How many years have you been on the varsity tennis team?
This is my fourth year on varsity tennis.
What do you think you can improve on from last year?
Just myself to improve, and win CIF.
Really strong! All of the returning players definitely improved over the summer. I see us hopefully winning CIF this year.
Who are your fiercest opponents?
Marlborough High School because we lost to them in the CIF finals last year.
What is something important for fans to know?
Girls tennis is actually an exciting sport. We are good and it is intense. It’s a vicious sport.
How many years have you been on the varsity tennis team?
This is my fourth year on varsity tennis.
What do you think you can improve on from last year?
Just myself to improve, and win CIF.
Season for 2007 is “looking good” for Dons Football!
Maria Vallejo
Staff Reporter
With the intense two-a-day practices our Football Dons were put through this summer, the expectations for this 2007 season are immense. In the summer league the varsity team was extremely successful acquiring a 36-1 record. Coaches, players and of course us die hard football fans are impatiently waiting for our team to show all other schools what we Dons are made of.
When asked what the high light of the summer practices was, varsity player Memo Gutierrez said, “the times we worked out at the beach, definitely.” The beach sessions seemed to have been quite challenging as his fellow teammate junior Oscar Murillo agreed. Murillo added that his guess at the record this season would be 9-1. This sets the bar really high, but it’s nothing that this determined and driven group of Dons can’t accomplish. Chris Manson (senior) said that he is confident and feels that the team has a good chance at play offs, He looks forward to wearing his golden tornado jersey.
Senior Greg Dominguez, one of the captains of the varsity team, looks forward to both the game against our cross-town rivals, San Marcos, and the match against St. Bonnie. He comments that the ‘07 season “is looking good” for us in football.”
Coaches: Will Gonzales-VARSITY, Manuel Robledo-SOPHOMORE, Art Gonzales-FRESHMEN.
Staff Reporter
With the intense two-a-day practices our Football Dons were put through this summer, the expectations for this 2007 season are immense. In the summer league the varsity team was extremely successful acquiring a 36-1 record. Coaches, players and of course us die hard football fans are impatiently waiting for our team to show all other schools what we Dons are made of.
When asked what the high light of the summer practices was, varsity player Memo Gutierrez said, “the times we worked out at the beach, definitely.” The beach sessions seemed to have been quite challenging as his fellow teammate junior Oscar Murillo agreed. Murillo added that his guess at the record this season would be 9-1. This sets the bar really high, but it’s nothing that this determined and driven group of Dons can’t accomplish. Chris Manson (senior) said that he is confident and feels that the team has a good chance at play offs, He looks forward to wearing his golden tornado jersey.
Senior Greg Dominguez, one of the captains of the varsity team, looks forward to both the game against our cross-town rivals, San Marcos, and the match against St. Bonnie. He comments that the ‘07 season “is looking good” for us in football.”
Coaches: Will Gonzales-VARSITY, Manuel Robledo-SOPHOMORE, Art Gonzales-FRESHMEN.
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