Dec. 1 community sports announcements, accomplishments
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The Stockdale Elementary School Volleyball team won the Panama Buena Vista Union School District title and Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation title, and finished its season by winning every match and tournament and not losing a single game. Back row (l-r): Samantha Stauch, Allie Hall, Jocelyn Postiff, Alyssa Palermo, Kathryn Piper, Sunita Lewis, Maya Leon, Ms. Jackson (coach). Front row: Aubrey Peters, Nicky Jamieson, Baylee Pacheco, Yudith Almanza, Noelle Pardo, Andrea Ruiz, Cassidy Grimsley, Elizabeth Tomfohr, Mackenzie Zeimet (not shown)
Mike Susank, center, receives the congratulations of his father, Ed Susank (left) and his father-in-law Jack Schuetz (right). Mike was inducted into Claremont McKenna College's Athletic Hall of Fame recently.
The Washington Middle School Lady Hornets volleyball team webt undefeated in the Bakersfield City School District play. The team was coached by Jonathan Freehling. The players, listed alphabetically: Raeleen Acosta, Cyrstal Castro, Desiree Escobedo, Yasmin Fletcher, Dora Garcia, Sophia Gonzalez, Damaris Gonzalez, Jasmine Jefferson, Iatana Millar, Mary Rivera, Irene Gonzalez, Danielle Vargas, and Nina Zamudio.
Bakersfield Gunners U12 Boys accomplished two feats last weekend: They won their Coast League Bracket, and they will be advancing to the round of 32 in the entire U12 Coast League System. There are approximately 150 teams in the U12 boys Coast Soccer League, which is considered one of the most competitive leagues in the nation. Pictured top left: Assistant coach Carlos Morales, Miles Burditt, Nick Goyeneche, Brock Tinoco, Andrew Mendoza, Julio De Alba, Anthony Smith, Kieran Dosanjh, Coach, Alfredo Chavez, and Armando Garcia. Front left: Christian Garcia, Marco Maitia, Garrett Andrew, Justin Barnes, Miguel Coronado, and Connor Turner. Both of Alfredo Chavez's teams (he also won a girls title) won their respective groups in this seasons Coast League.
The Tehachapi Bombers won the GBA girls softball 16U league and tournament, rolling up an 11-0 record.
Baseball
Butch Hobson Northwest Baseball Holiday Camp. Dec. 19-21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Sam Lynn Northwest Baseball Complex. Professional instruction by professional baseball players. Butch Hobson, K.C Hobson (Toronto Blue Jays organization), Patrick Osborn (Cleveland Indians organization), Octavio Martinez (Baltimore Orioles organization), Alberto Castillo (Baltimore Orioles organization) as well as other former Kern County high school stars. Visit nwbaseball.org.
Swing Therapy Camp, hosted by Southwest Basball and former Boston Red Sox Player and manager Butch Hobson and Stockdale High School's Dan Lemon, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 28-30 at the Southwest Baseball Complex. This will be an offense-oriented camp to prepare young hitters for the spring and summer seasons. Instructors: K.C. Hobson, Patrick Osborn, Octavio Martinez. Coaches are welcome to participate. More info at bswb.org or e-mail Butch Hobson at hobs17@att.net.
Bakersfield Elements 11U travel team seeking great players. E-mail kcmartinez2825@yahoo.com or call Cassie (661) 213-2194.
Basketball
AYB travel program is hosting tryouts for our 9-14 year old boys and 15U girls teams for fall, spring tournaments. AYB will be the affiliate to boys 14U Next Level Nike program. For details, call Rich Ross at (661) 805-0637 or coach Keith (661) 978-4826 or visit aybbasketball.org.
Bakersfield United Sports Association seeking 8th grade boys, girls players. Call (661) 204-5994. Practice, games at Bakersfield United Gymnasium at 1616 U St., downtown off Truxtun Avenue. BUSA also seeking teams, individuals to join elementary and middle school leagues. Call (661) 204-5994. Every skill level from beginners to elite welcome. 1616 U St., downtown off Truxtun Avenue. $40 fee includes practice and games.
Flag Football
Aoffl 4-on-4 16-game winter season plus playoffs. Season begins Jan. 9. Cost is $320. Email Nathan at aoffl@yahoom.com or call (661) 565-0743.
FUN SPORTS
FUN SPORTS basketball early registration. No tryouts, every child plays, ages 4-11, co-ed, SW & NE practice sites. Games at Bakersfield Christian High school on Saturdays. Six-week season starts week of Jan. 11. To register, visit myfunsports.com ... Regular registration through Dec. 23 and fee will be $65 per child. Call (661) 378-2749 or visit myfunsports.com
FUN SPORTS Cheerleading for girls 8-13, no tryouts, every child participates. Practice site NE on Tuesday or Thursday. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Early registration fee: $50 for six weeks. Season starts week of Jan. 11. Registration is $65. Register on line at myfunsports.com or call (661) 378-2749.
Golf
Kern River Men's Golf Club December tournament will be Sunday at Kern River. Format: A two-man "Shambles." Call (661) 872-5128 to enter. Also accepting renewal fees for 2010.
Buena Vista-North Kern Men's Golf Club's last tournament of the year is Dec. 20 at Buena Vista Golf Course. Winter stroke play. Call (661) 398-9720 or 399-0347 to sign up
Tri-Club tournament: Dec. 11 at Kern River; Dec. 12 at N. Kern; Dec. 13 at Buena Vista. open to all members of the three clubs. Members may play with a guest who belongs to another club. All guests must have an official registered handicap to play in the event. Entry fee is $100, includes green fees, range tokens for all three days. Call 872-5128. Entry deadline is Thursday.
Wasco Valley Rose Golf Course Fall & Spring Tournament dates available. Large or small groups, no problem. ... Senior Days. 8 a.m. shotgun, second and fourth Tuesday each month. Everyone welcome, 50 -and-older. ... "Holiday Gift Special." Limited time offer for $20, includes green fee, cart and range balls. ... Men's Club Tournament, 9 a.m., first Sunday every month. New members receive Oct., Nov. and Dec. free. Yearly dues $40. Call (661) 758-8301 for more information.
Soccer
Gunners U12 boys seeking players born on or after Aug. 1 1997. Contact Matt Burditt (661) 809-0621 for a tryout.
Softball
Toys 4 Tots slow pitch tournament presented by the Silverhawks Softball Club, Saturday and Sunday. Men's Dec. 5, coed Dec. 6, at the Franklin Field Complex. Cost is $150 per team, plus each player must bring a new unwrapped toy valued at $10. or more. The US Marine Corps will be in attendance collecting toys. Contact Chris McGehee (661) 330-7114 or email at garageworks@bak.rr.com for information.
Feed Bakersfield tourney: Dec. 12 men's upper/lower. Dec. 13 coed. $200, plus 20 non-perishable items per player. Call Tom (661) 209-2669, (661) 587-4147. Tourney at Jewetta/Green Acres.
GBA is taking spring 2010 sign-ups. Cost is $125; Girls ages 4-14. Season starts March 2010. Call Marlayna (661) 376-2211. Visit gba.clubspaces.com
Central California Krush Fastpitch Summer Tryouts Saturday and Sunday 18 Gold, Central East High School, Fresno 10 a.m.; 16U, Central East High School, Fresno 1 p.m. Call Shawn Moss (559) 706-3785; 14U, Central High School, Fresno 1 p.m., Call Sal Cervantes at (559) 786-5174; 12U, Central High School, Fresno 10 a.m. Call Greg Leak (559) 799-2187
Co-ed tournaments Dec. 6 and Dec. 19 to benefit benefit Kern County Superindent of Schools Project 180, a gang prevention program. Cost is $200 per team with 3-game guarantee. Call Carlos at (661) 324-0174 or 817-0684.
Clinics
Postseason Football Clinic at The TERRIO EDGE: Don't lose what you've gained this season! The TERRIO EDGE is running a postseason clinic to help you retain your skills, featuring Bryson Sumlin and Eric Mahanke as clinicians. The clinic runs from Nov. 30-Dec. 16 and will focus on speed and agility, video analysis, power lifting and combine preparation. Call 410-EDGE or visit myTERRIO.com
Volleyball Jump/Strength/Speed Training at The TERRIO EDGE: Program runs throughout the winter and is focused on preparing you for your upcoming club season. The TERRIO EDGE's proven program has helped 14 of the last 22 NCAA Division I college volleyball players out of Bakersfield reach the next level. The program includes strength training, plyometrics and proper jump technique using our motion analysis computer program. Call Eric or Cheryl at 410-EDGE
Pair & Marotta Peak Performance, the official training facility of CSUB Athletics, is hosting a Speed School 1-day clinic from noon- 3 p.m. Saturday . Speed School will focus on teaching upper and lower body mechanics for linear acceleration, strength exercises and core strength exercises to improve speed. Cost is $30. Call Aaron at (661) 912-9991 or email aaron@pairmarotta.com.
December indoor camps
American Kids Sports Center is enrolling for following camps:
Christmas sports camps for boys, girls 4-13, scheduled for the two weeks schools are closed. Activities are from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., with early drop off avaiable at 7:30 and late pick-ups until 5:30. Camps are at both the SW gym at 4401 Ride St. and the NW gym at 3622 Allen Rd. Call (661) 589-2100.
Tumbling for boys and girls 5-18, Mondays thru Thursdays, Dec. 21-31. Times, levels available at AmericanKidsSports.com or call (661) 589-2100. Camps are at the NW gym at 3622 Allen Rd.
Quick start swim lessons, for all ages, Mondays thru Thursdays, Dec. 14-31. Lessons especially good for pre-K and grade school kids. Heated indoor pool with comfortable parent viewing. Times and levels are available at AmericanKidsSports.com or by calling (661) 589-2100. Camps are at NW gym at 3622 Allen Rd.
Girls Gymnastics Level 4 team. Enrollment needs approval of coaching staff after evaluation of necessary skill requirements. Call (661) 589-2100 and ask for coach Jamey Gossett.
Accomplishments
The Stockdale Elementary School Volleyball team won the Panama Buena Vista Union School District title and Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation title, and finished their season by winning every match and tournament and not losing a single game. Players: Samantha Stauch, Allie Hall, Jocelyn Postiff, Alyssa Palermo, Kathryn Piper, Sunita Lewis, Maya Leon, Coach Jackson, Aubrey Peters, Nicky Jamieson, Baylee Pacheco, Yudith Almanza, Noelle Pardo, Andrea Ruiz, Cassidy Grimsley, Elizabeth Tomfohr, Mackenzie Zeimet.
The Bakersfield Gunners Girls U17 soccer team won the San Diego Nomads Thanksgiving Soccer Tournament, only being scored on twice all tournament. Players: Coach Brandon Hearron, Gabby Lerma, Tabby Dickson, Halle Meadows, Andrea Bersentes, Delani Curtis, Miranda Standridge, Caitlyn Wilger, Alexis Bailey, Sabrina Spink, Laura Collignon, Amanda Bennett, Gabby Giuliano, Ashley Sanchez, Riley Stevenson, Alyson DeLaRosa and Coach Brian Walker.
Michael E. Susank, vice principal at Garces High School, was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame at his alma mater, Claremont McKenna College, on November 14. During his four years at the college, Susank dominated the shot put, discus and hammer throw, winning seven league titles. The Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference voted him Athlete of the Year in 1993 and 1994, one of only three males to win the award twice. Upon graduation in 1994, he held school records in the hammer (204-10), discus (162-0) and shot (53-5). Susank was a three-time All-American in the NCAA Division III hammer throw. He took second in the event in 1992 and 1993 and first in 1994. Claremont McKenna College, established in 1946, is an independent liberal arts college with a curricular emphasis on economics, government and public affairs. Its athletic team consists of students from Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, and Scripps College, each of which is part of the seven-college community known as The Claremont Colleges.
The Bakersfield Gunners U12 boys soccer team accomplished two feats last weekend, winning its Coast League bracket, and advancing to the round of 32 in the entire U12 Coast League System. There are approximately 150 teams in the U12 boys Coast Soccer League, which is considered one of the most competitive leagues in the nation. Team members: Assistant coach Carlos Morales, Miles Burditt, Nick Goyeneche, Brock Tinoco, Andrew Mendoza, Julio De Alba, Anthony Smith, Kieran Dosanjh, Coach, Alfredo Chavez, and Armando Garcia, Christian Garcia, Marco Maitia, Garrett Andrew, Justin Barnes, Miguel Coronado, and Connor Turner. Both of Alfredo Chavez's teams (he also won a girls title) won their respective groups in this seasons Coast League.
The Washington Middle School Lady Hornets volleyball team went undefeated in the Bakersfield City School District play. The team was coached by Jonathan Freehling. The players, listed alphabetically: Raeleen Acosta, Cyrstal Castro, Desiree Escobedo, Yasmin Fletcher, Dora Garcia, Sophia Gonzalez, Damaris Gonzalez, Jasmine Jefferson, Iatana Millar, Mary Rivera, Irene Gonzalez, Danielle Vargas, and Nina Zamudio.
The Tehachapi Bombers won GBA girls softball 16U league and tournament, rolling up an 11-0 record.
