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Perfection achieved by Palos Verdes, which completes 27-0 season by defeating Los Altos to capture first girls tennis state crown
FRESNO – For more than 100 days, Palos Verdes High navigated through a challenging schedule of nonleague, tournament, league, section and regional matches by relying on the deepest doubles lineup in the country and a versatile singles roster to remain unbeaten. In less than 100 minutes Monday at the... Read more
Palos Verdes looks to cap exceptional fall season with girls tennis state title against Los Altos, add to historic haul for Sea Kings
It has already been a memorable fall season for the Palos Verdes High girls tennis team, as well as the school’s entire athletic department. The unbeaten Sea Kings will look to continue their momentum and contribute another historical achievement for the school when they pursue a team title in... Read more
Paso Robles’ Tyler Daillak wins Foot Locker West Regional title, leading 10 California athletes qualifying for nationals
WALNUT – The Foot Locker West Regional was an opportunity Saturday for some runners to finish off their high school cross country careers in style by advancing to one final race, and others to announce their presence on the big stage. On a clear day, with temperatures in the... Read more
Top 6 Breathing Tips for Cold Weather Runs
There is nothing like the shock when the first blast of cold hits the skin on a frigid winter day. Then the cold climbs in with an inhale of breath, sending chills down the spine. The cold air seems to grab hold of the lungs and can put runners... Read more
Orange Lutheran freshman Sophie Suh secures Southern Section singles title, Cassie Blakey and Stella Simpson-Morgan of Palos Verdes rally to capture doubles crown
CLAREMONT – Sophie Suh began what has the potential to be an exceptional prep legacy, highlighted by the first of many CIF Southern Section girls tennis titles. Cassie Blakey and Stella Simpson-Morgan finally celebrated a championship moment Thursday that had been three years in the making for the close... Read more
Los Altos outlasts Menlo School for third time this season to win first Northern California regional girls tennis title
Menlo School had its season, and a bid for a return trip to the girls tennis state final, conclude Wednesday just how it began in August – with a heartbreaking setback to Central Coast Section rival Los Altos. The top-seeded Eagles relied on three singles victories, in addition to... Read more
Chiara Dailey, Trey Caldwell seek third straight berths at cross country national finals from Foot Locker West Regional
Chiara Dailey earned the opportunity to compete in a national final in Oregon, but she was determined to return to the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships and decided to race Saturday at the West Regional at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, Calif. Dailey, a junior at La Jolla... Read more
How Heat And Cold Therapy Promotes Muscle Recovery For Athletes
Athletes know that recovery is just as important to training as the workouts. After constantly pushing their bodies to the limit, it’s essential to find and use effective recovery strategies that promote peak performance and avoid injury. Among the most widely used recovery methods are heat and cold therapy.... Read more
Trabuco Hills girls, Jesuit boys lead six California teams, plus 10 individual qualifiers to compete at Nike Cross Nationals in Oregon
Following its first Division 1 girls title and producing the fastest team time in Woodward Park history at the CIF State Cross Country Championships, Trabuco Hills High earned its first berth to compete Saturday in the 19th edition of Nike Cross Nationals at Glendoveer Golf Course in Portland, Ore.... Read more
10 Tips To Stay Warm During Cold Winter Runs
Running in cold weather is both fun and a great challenge. With open roads, empty trails, and fresh, crisp air, winter runs are a great way to stay on top of fitness goals and training. Braving the elements is possible, but failing to prepare can make the experience uncomfortable or even... Read more
The Best Cyber Monday Deals By Sport
After a weekend of shopping, the spotlight now shifts to Cyber Monday deals. While many websites began rolling out sales before Black Friday, today marks one of the best days for online shopping. For athletes, this includes deals on workout gear and other fitness essentials and sales on sports-specific... Read more
Eyan Turk and Amelia Sarkisian, plus Menlo School boys and Ross Branson girls highlight memorable day for Division 5 athletes at state cross country meet
FRESNO – Cross country in California showcased in Division 5 is for the smallest schools in a sport that has purely enrollment-based divisions. Most of the time there’s the unspoken sentiment of, “it’s nice there’s a division for small-school kids who wouldn’t be able to compete against kids from... Read more