Jimmy Buffett performs free in Hermosa Beach
“Whoa, land sharks,” Buffett said, holding his hands together over his head like a shark fin. His fans returned the greeting. “Welcome to Fin Fest. It’s great to be in the neighborhood.”
Mira Costa players lead LA Rugby Club teams to titles
Led by players from Mira Costa’s championship rugby program, the Los Angeles Rugby Club finished the summer on a high note with its U18 and U16 teams winning the Plate Championships at the Southern California Youth Rugby 7s Tournament. Coach Paul Breen’s U18 team — led by Harrison Morrow, Brandon Milan, Fernando Nava, Mark Herrera […]
Mira Costa running coach Renee Williams-Smith earns national award
Mira Costa girls distance running coach Renee Williams-Smith has been named the 2014 Inspiring Coach of the Year by the Brooks Running Company. Brooks chose Williams-Smith from a group of 25 finalists – and only two from California — after current and former athletes, parents, fellow coaches, faculty and community members cast more than 45,000 […]
Badminton players showcase talent in Manhattan Beach
Badminton players from Costa Rica, Guatemala, Lithuania, Mexico, Peru and the U.S. competed in the Wes Schoppe Manhattan Beach Junior International tournament last week at the Manhattan Beach Badminton Club Local players had a strong showing, with several advancing to Sunday’s final matches. In the boys U19 singles division, Loma Linda Academy’s Mong Yung Ong beat […]
El Segundo girls finish successful softball season
The 14U All-Star team from the El Segundo Girls Softball league capped off a successful summer, placing fifth in the ASA 14B Western National Tournament held July 28-Aug. 3 in Medford, Oregon. “When the team was first announced, I remember telling coach Joe (Domblaser) and coach Doug (Beach) that this was the best team I’ve […]
American Martyrs to raffle Pacific Volkswagen Beetle
Monsignor John “Kahuna” Barry is offering up his cherished sunshine yellow, 2014 Volkswagen Beetle convertible (minus the surfboards) for the American Martyrs School Lucky 21 Raffle.
Manhattan Tennis Open director gets no love from Manhattan
Why? That was the question hanging like a too-short lob this week after Manhattan Beach Open Tournament Director Bennet Slusarz was notified his contract would not be renewed for next year’s tournament. Over the past three years Slusarz took the Open from moribund to marquee status as the South Bay’s premier tennis event. His dismissal […]
Manhattan/Hermosa Beach Junior All-Stars reach World Series
Manhattan/Hermosa Beach Little League reached the Junior League World Series in Taylor, MI for the second time in three years as the West Region champions and will open pool play Saturday against Southwest champion Rutherfordton, NC. After a day off, Manhattan/Hermosa Beach will play East representative Newark, DE on Monday. The boys from the South […]