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Community sports accomplishments, announcements and youth stars

The Bakersfield Californian | Monday, Jun 30 2008 11:27 PM

Last Updated: Tuesday, Jul 1 2008 8:26 AM

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Michael Dallas Jr. (3-0) won a 4-round unanimous decision Thursday at Tachi Palace in Lemoore over Christopher Finley (0-1) of Detroit. All three judges scored the fight 40-36. Dallas' next fight will be July 16 at the Pechango Casino in Temecula. He will be on the undercard of Hasim Rahman-vs.-James Toney match.

Edward G. Dudley-Robey, 34, of Bakersfield set an American Franz Powerlifting Federation submaster bench press record in the 165-pound division with a 402-pound press at the June 22 2008 AFPF So-Cal Push-Pull in Sherman Oaks. This lift also set California open and submaster records along with ranking as one of the Powerlifting USA top 100 of all-time for the 165 class.

Dudley-Robey's next competition is scheduled to be in September as a member of Team USA at the GPC World Championships in Birmingham, England.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

GOLF

— SCGA One Man Scramble to qualify for the Regional Championships in the men's, senior (age 55-plus) and women's division, 8 a.m. July 19 or 20, Sycamore Canyon Golf Course, 500 Kenmar Lane, Arvin. Call Tom Colbert, 854-3163 or visit SCGA www.onemanscramble.com or 866-356-1626. Entry fee is $37 plus green fees. The top two gross and top two net winners in each division will advance to the Regional Championships at Black Gold Golf Course in Yorba Linda on Oct. 13.

FOOTBALL

— Golden Empire Youth Football, Far West Freedom, varsity team (age 13-14). Call Cesar Nieto (661) 747-0259 or e-mail: info@freedomfootball.org

— Northeast Knights, youth football, seeking JV and varsity players and cheerleaders. Call Ed Morales, 201-4136.

BASKETBALL

The second annual NIKE basketball camp will be July 14-18 at Beardsley Junior High School and Standard Middle School. The camp will run each day from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost is $255 and includes a pair of NIKE basketball shoes for each camper. This year's camp will be offense oriented. For more information, contact Richard Belcher at 345-6602 or ribelcher@beardsley.k12.ca.us.

CROSS COUNTRY

— McFarland High's cross country program is hosting 5-K runs July 8 and 22, and Aug. 5 and 19. Cost is $5 for adults, $4 for high school students and $3 for middle school or elementary school students. Runners who run at least three races will receive a T-shirt. Awards will be given to the top 10 in each of the three divisions. Races start at Whisler Road and Mast Avenue, a half-mile west of Highway 99 (McFarland exit). The out-and-back course will be run on loose dirt through almond, cotton and grape fields. Call 667-2547.

FENCING

— Bakersfield Fencing Academy will be having its summer camp July 7-17. Classes will run from 9 a.m.-noon Monday through Thursday each week. Ages 8-80 and all levels of experience. Equipment available for use. Fee is $75 for one week and $150 for two weeks. Discounts available for multiple family members; $10 off if you bring a friend, 15 percent off if registered before July 4. Contact Dan at 588-0297 or dhjlletlow@gmail.com.

SOCCER

— Players needed for U13 Bakersfield Brigade girls soccer team. Call 909-957-2908 or 661-619-2568.

— Brigade Recreational Soccer League registration 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at Liberty Park. Guaranteed play, no waiting list. Fee is $65 per player, ages 4-18. Fall season runs from mid August-mid November. Visit bakersfieldbrigade.com or call 661-695-5132.

SOFTBALL

— 12u Central Cal Xtreme seeking players. Contact Manuel at 331-0084 or 831-6623 or Mike at 663-0571.

VOLLEYBALL

— The United States Youth Volleyball League opens early registration for the upcoming fall season. The eight-week program gets kids active and teaches fundamentals such as serving, passing, setting and spiking. The league meets Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10-11 a.m. at O.J. Actis Junior High. The season begins Sept. 9 and ends Nov. 1. Registration can be completed online at www.USYVL.org or you can request a form by calling 1-888-988-7985. The USYVL also has volunteer openings for coaches, instructors and program coordinators.

— Former Centennial High volleyball standout Jackie Bernardin, who played at the University of Texas and University of San Diego, will conduct summer camps for youth girls. Bernardin has coached at University of San Francisco and currently coaches at the University of New Mexico. The cost is $275 for the three-day camps. Girls ages 12-18 are eligible to participate. The camps will be July 7-9 and July 10-12. For more information, email Jackie at jbvballcamps@aim.com.

YOUTH STARS

The Bakersfield Southwest Baseball 12-year-old Bronco All-Stars went 4-0 to win the 2008 Santa Ynez Pony Baseball Summer Classic. The Bronco All-Stars won the championship against Simi Valley 7-6. Team members include Mason Perryman, Allan Winans, Junior Felix, Drew Allen, Nolan Cooney, Zach Tanner, Carver Tippitt, Cameron Moore, Alex Noriega, Nick Parke, Zac Sullivan and Chris Sakowski. The team is managed by Steve Morrison and coached by Randy Tippitt and John Cooney.

The NorthWest Baseball Cal Ripkin League 8-year-old All-Stars went unbeaten to win the Visalia Tournament on June 17, a week after winning the San Luis Obispo tournament. The local team was led by the strong pitching staff of Noah Hemphill, Jared Toothman, Luke Pendergrass, Easton McMurray and Andre Martinez. The NW Stars will play this weekend in the state invitational tournament in Kerman and is seeded No. 1.