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Sierra Canyon topples top-seeded Ontario Christian to take home second CIF-Southern Section Open Division girls basketball crown
Jerzy Robinson had 32 points and 12 rebounds, with Emilia Krstevski and Delaney White both scoring 10 points apiece for third-seeded Sierra Canyon in a 69-62 girls basketball victory against top-seeded Ontario Christian in the CIF-Southern Section Open Division championship at Toyota Arena in Ontario. The Trailblazers won their... Read more
Sierra Canyon holds off Harvard-Westlake to secure third CIF-Southern Section Open Division boys basketball title
Brannon Martinsen had 18 points and seven rebounds, Brandon McCoy added 13 points and six rebounds, with Maximo Adams contributing 12 points and four assists for top-seeded Sierra Canyon in a 59-53 boys basketball victory Feb. 28 against No. 7 Harvard-Westlake in the CIF-Southern Section Open Division championship at... Read more
Garces Memorial gets past Buchanan to earn CIF-Central Section Division 1 girls soccer championship
Camila Jimenez scored both goals for No. 3 Garces Memorial in a 2-1 girls soccer victory Feb. 26 at top-seeded Buchanan in the championship match of the CIF-Central Section Division 1 playoffs in Clovis. Ainsley Araujo assisted on the winning goal, with Isabella Arias-Lasalde recording eight saves for Garces... Read more
Mt. Carmel knocks off San Marcos in shootout to triumph in CIF-San Diego Section Open Division girls soccer final
Ellery Muren produced the deciding sudden-death penalty shot for No. 7 Mt. Carmel and Nina Hinchman saved a shot by San Marcos sophomore Miya Kumasaka in the sixth round of the shootout to secure a 5-4 girls soccer victory on penalty kicks against the No. 4 Knights after the... Read more
Del Norte prevails against St. Augustine to secure first CIF-San Diego Section Open Division boys soccer crown
Andre Lopez scored a rebound goal in the 23rd minute following a shot by Jared Baza to lift top-seeded Del Norte to a 1-0 boys soccer victory against No. 3 St. Augustine in the CIF-San Diego Section Open Division championship Feb. 28 at Chick Embrey Field in Wilson Stadium... Read more
Francis Parker defeats Westview to win first CIF-San Diego Section Open Division girls basketball title
Brieana Brown and Jordan Brown both scored 25 points apiece and Gigi Ong added eight points for top-seeded Francis Parker in a 66-50 girls basketball victory against No. 6 Westview in the CIF-San Diego Section Open Division championship Feb. 28 at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside. The Lancers captured their... Read more
The Top 6 Recovery Shoes For All Athletes
Whether pounding the pavement for a road race, pivoting on pickleball court to get that point, or taking a hard tackle on the football field, athletes know the importance of having the right footwear to boost their performance. Just like recovery is as important as training, a recovery shoe... Read more
Pickleball Shoe Review: The PB5 Star Court 2 Combines Stability and Comfort for Competitive Players
Pickleball players know the importance of their sneakers providing comfort, yet still having the traction and stability to deliver on the court. And when it comes to PB5’s Court2 pickleball shoe, this is one option that has proven to be the whole package. The PB5star Women’s PB5 Star Court2... Read more
This Is The Biggest Pre-Workout Supplement Mistake That’s Preventing Gains
How to avoid common supplement mistakes and how to improve pre-workout efficiency for performance. Those looking for serious gym gains often include supplements in their routine. Approximately 78% of gym-goers report using pre-workout supplements to boost energy, endurance, and performance. But according to new research, the effectiveness of pre-workout... Read more
Muscle Recovery Tips Every Athlete Should Follow
Training breaks down muscles, which is why recovery is essential to build them back stronger. Athletes need to view recovery as an integral part of training, equally as important as the workouts. “It’s very important to understand that you don’t actually become fitter and stronger in the gym,” said... Read more
When Sports Stop Being Fun: NFHS Pushes Mental Health Focus to Combat Burnout in High School Athletes
When did sports start to become less fun? Athletes sign up for a sport because of its fun factor. They get to move their bodies, learn new skills, and connect with others over their shared interests. High school and college athletes must juggle academics, training, relationships, and work—all while... Read more
How Lindsey Vonn’s Comeback Redefines Modern ACL Recovery—and How Tech Is Helping Everyday Athletes with Their Comeback
Expert Speak On Why Early, Guided Movement is Key When Olympic alpine ski racer Lindsay Vonn announced she would compete in the Winter Games, many thought she was making a major mistake. Critics believed she was setting herself up for failure after suffering from a major injury leading up... Read more