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Torrey Pines girls volleyball team takes down rival Cathedral Catholic in Texas to capture Gold Division title at Volleypalooza

Blog Features News NewsTicker San Diego Section StaffPicks VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA August 30, 2025 0

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

Foot Locker Cross Country Championships, held at Balboa Park in San Diego, conclude following 45 years

Blog Features News NewsTicker San Diego Section StaffPicks XC-Track-Running August 21, 2025 0

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

Aquatics Blog Central Coast Section Central Section Features News NewsTicker North Coast Section Sac-Joaquin Section San Diego Section Southern Section StaffPicks Water Polo August 17, 2025 0

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

Teens Get Free Summer CorePower Yoga Pass

Blog Health & Fitness More Sports News NewsTicker San Diego Section StaffPicks August 7, 2025 0

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

SET Black ‘A’ team secures historic three-peat in girls 18-under Platinum Division at USA Water Polo National Junior Olympics

Aquatics Blog Central Coast Section Features News NewsTicker North Coast Section Sac-Joaquin Section San Diego Section Southern Section StaffPicks Water Polo July 28, 2025 0

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

Aquatics Blog Central Coast Section Features News NewsTicker North Coast Section Sac-Joaquin Section San Diego Section Southern Section StaffPicks Water Polo July 28, 2025 0

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

Sports Academy Swish, Why Not Premier and Cal Stars positioned well in Las Vegas, all earning top eight seeds in Nike EYBL 17-under girls basketball nationals in Chicago

Basketball Blog Central Coast Section Central Section Features High School Basketball News NewsTicker North Coast Section Oakland Section Sac-Joaquin Section San Diego Section Southern Section StaffPicks July 15, 2025 0

LAS VEGAS – The final four-day stretch of the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League 17-under division was running simultaneously as the Nike Tournament of Champions West event at the Las Vegas Convention Center. But it turned out to be a significant showcase for a pair of California teams, who... Read more

Newport Summer Invite, Quiksilver International Cup and California State High School Championships highlight deep boys and girls water polo tournament talent pools

Aquatics Blog Central Coast Section Central Section Features News NewsTicker North Coast Section Sac-Joaquin Section San Diego Section Southern Section StaffPicks Water Polo July 9, 2025 0

One of the most significant prep and youth water polo schedules during the year will be showcased Thursday through Sunday, with the Newport Summer Invite, Quiksilver International Cup and California State High School Championships involving both boys and girls competition and all being held in Southern California. The schedule... Read more

National player of the year Grayson Bradford leads four AVCA boys volleyball All-Americans for top-ranked Mira Costa

Blog News NewsTicker San Diego Section Southern Section StaffPicks VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA June 25, 2025 0

Following a season that culminated with Mira Costa High being recognized as the top-ranked high school boys volleyball team in the country, highlighted by winning the inaugural CIF Division 1 state championship May 31 in Fresno, the Mustangs were rewarded Wednesday with four student-athletes earning All-America honors by the... Read more

Windward girls basketball team knocks off rival Sierra Canyon to win ABCA title at Section 7 event in Arizona

Basketball Blog Features High School Basketball News NewsTicker San Diego Section Southern Section StaffPicks June 16, 2025 0

An old California high school basketball rivalry was renewed Saturday, including some new faces, as well as the absence of one significant presence in the final of the 16-team ABCA Bracket at the annual Section 7 Girls Weekend at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa. Windward built a 10-point... Read more

St. John Bosco celebrates second straight Southern California Regional baseball crown with 4-0 victory against Patrick Henry in Division 1 final

Blog Features High School Baseball/Softball News NewsTicker San Diego Section Southern Section StaffPicks June 8, 2025 0

In order for St. John Bosco High to become the first baseball program to win consecutive Southern California Regional championships, the top-seeded Braves entrusted the most consistent and reliable pitcher in the state during the postseason in order to complete their remarkable run. Jack Champlin, a 17-year-old junior, retired... Read more

Mater Dei Catholic softball team produces late surge to pull away from El Modena, win Division 1 Southern California Regional title

Blog Features High School Baseball/Softball News NewsTicker San Diego Section Southern Section StaffPicks June 7, 2025 0

The only program to win multiple Southern California Regional softball titles also became the lone school to capture championships in two different divisions. Mater Dei Catholic, the No. 2 seed, scored six runs in the fifth inning and added five more in the seventh to secure a 12-3 victory... Read more