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Torrey Pines girls volleyball team takes down rival Cathedral Catholic in Texas to capture Gold Division title at Volleypalooza
Torrey Pines already knew it would have at least one chance to square off against rival Cathedral Catholic during the regular season. The Falcons likely anticipated another showdown with the reigning CIF Open Division state champion Dons in the CIF-San Diego Section Open Division playoffs. But Torrey Pines received... Read more
Mater Dei becomes first California girls volleyball team to reach Nike Tournament of Champions Southeast National Division Platinum Bracket final, but falls to Cornerstone Christian of Texas
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Mater Dei had already made history before it even took the court Saturday night against Cornerstone Christian of Texas by becoming the first California girls volleyball program to reach the National Division Platinum Bracket final at Nike Tournament of Champions Southeast. Unfortunately for the Monarchs, Cornerstone... Read more
NCVA Debuts New Spike Fright Event And More Fall News
The fall volleyball season is quickly approaching, and players can look forward to an exciting experience coming out of a standout summer with the NCVA. The Northern California Volleyball Association (NCVA) announced a fun new Halloween-inspired event, along with the dates for fall tryouts and the start of the... Read more
How to Prevent Fall Sports Burnout: Stress Management Tips for Student-Athletes
Smart Strategies to Manage Stress and Stay Strong All Season The fall sports season is exciting and full of opportunities to grow. At the start, many athletes are motivated and eager to train and compete. But as the busy season progresses, managing practice, training, schoolwork, and friends can quickly... Read more
Foot Locker Cross Country Championships, held at Balboa Park in San Diego, conclude following 45 years
An Announcement from Foot Locker To our FLXC Community, After thoughtful and careful consideration, Foot Locker has made the difficult decision to conclude the annual Foot Locker Cross Country Championships (FLXC). As we look to the future, this strategic decision reflects our ongoing commitment to evaluating where we can... Read more
Emily Ausmus, Lucy Haaland-Ford lead U.S. women’s national team to gold medal with 16-15 win against Spain at World Aquatics Under-20 Water Polo Championships
Lucy Haaland-Ford had a team-high four goals, along with an assist and a steal, and Emily Ausmus added two goals, two assists and two steals, as eight athletes scored for the United States national team in a 16-15 victory Saturday against Spain in the final of the World Aquatics... Read more
Redondo Union girls volleyball team secures runner-up for second year in a row at Ann Kang Invitational, as Byron Nelson of Texas repeats as champion
For the second year in a row, Redondo Union demonstrated that it was the top California girls volleyball program competing at the Ann Kang Invitational at Iolani School in Honolulu, Hawaii. But for the second straight season, the Sea Hawks encountered a roadblock in the Gold Bracket championship match... Read more
What Salty or White Streaks Mean During Summer Workouts?
These summer sweat signs to look out for and why athletes should pay attention. There is no escaping working up a sweat when working out in the summer sun. Perspiring is inevitable, but it’s important to pay attention to heavy sweating, sweat dripping down to be very salty to... Read more
Teens Get Free Summer CorePower Yoga Pass
Summer is heating up with this fiery deal for youth athletes. CorePower Yoga is offering a free yoga class pass to teens aged 16 to 19 from now until September 1. In its mission to make mindfulness, stretching, and deep breathing more accessible for young athletes, this is the... Read more
HOKA Mafate 5 Review: A Trail Running Shoe Built For Rough Terrain
HOKA launched its latest sneaker on Friday with the release of the Mafate 5, a high-performance shoe designed for long-distance runners who push the limits on rugged terrain. The Mafate 5 delivers plush cushioning and an aggressive grip to provide comfort and stability when hitting the trail. “We know... Read more
SET Black ‘A’ team secures historic three-peat in girls 18-under Platinum Division at USA Water Polo National Junior Olympics
IRVINE – The path was not a familiar one for the Saddleback El Toro (SET) Black ‘A’ team to reach another girls 18-under Platinum Division championship match at the USA Water Polo National Junior Olympics. But the final outcome was an identical one to the past two years for... Read more
Newport Beach wins 14-under and 16-under Platinum Division girls championships at USA Water Polo National Junior Olympics
IRVINE – Newport Beach made history in the 16-under Platinum Division final in impressive fashion Sunday at the USA Water Polo National Junior Olympics. Cece Mesenbrink helped the Newport Beach Blue ‘A’ team return to the top of the 14-under Platinum Division in one of the most dramatic finals... Read more