Monday, May 21, 2012
Juan Alcala's hit lifts Culver City to a 1-0 first-round victory over Eastside.
It's been a magical season so far for the Culver City High baseball team, so much so that Coach Rick Prieto and his players don't want it to end. The reward for winning in the postseason is the opportunity to keep playing, and the Centaurs earned one more game with a 1-0 victory over Eastside of Lancaster on Friday in the first round of the CIF Southern Section Division 3 playoffs. Pinch-hitter Juan Alcala drove in the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning on a base hit to right field. He had been waiting all game for his chance and when it came, he made the most of it. "I wanted the coach to put me in the game because I felt like I could get the job done, he gave me an opportunity and had faith in me," Alcala said. "I was …
Friday, May 18, 2012
Annual swim challenge expected to raise thousands.
Take a dive in the pool this weekend to help the underserved. A Coast 2 Coast Swim Challenge will be held Sunday at the Culver City Municipal Pool to raise money for free swim lessons for Los Angeles kids who would otherwise be unable to afford them. Coast 2 Coast Swim Challenge Director Larry Turkheimer is convinced that participating in this weekend’s swim challenge is a great way to help other people while also helping yourself. “The Coast 2 Coast Swim Challenge gives people a chance to get a great work out and have a great time while raising funds to provide free swim instruction for kids who otherwise could not afford lessons,” said Turkheimer who is also co-founder of the LA Tri Club which is sponsoring the event. “Our goal is to …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Culver City will host Segerstrom or Eastside in the first round of Division 3.
After going undefeated in the Ocean League for the first time in school history, the Culver City High baseball team was rewarded with a home game in the first round of the CIF Southern Section Division 3 playoffs. The Centaurs (19-8) will host the winner of Tuesday's wildcard game between Eastside (the third-place team from the Golden League) and Segerstrom (which got an at-large bid out of the Golden West League) at 3 p.m. Friday on campus. If Culver City wins Friday, it would face Del Rio League champion California or Paramount (the third-place team from the San Gabriel Valley League), in the second round Tuesday, May 22. The quarterfinals are Friday, May 25, and the semifinals are Tuesday, May 29. The Division 3 championship game is …
Friday, May 11, 2012
Culver City sweeps Santa Monica to finish unbeaten in league for the first time.
The Culver City High School varsity baseball team was seeking redemption in its final two regular season games against Santa Monica. Both squads carried 8-0 records into their home-and-home series to decide the Ocean League title. The scenario was the same last spring when Santa Monica captured both games against Culver City to take first place, but this time the Centaurs came out on top with a pair of one-run victories to clinch the league title. After edging the Vikings 7-6 in the first game Tuesday, Culver City wrapped up their first-ever undefeated Ocean League crown Thursday with a dramatic 1-0 triumph. Pinch runner Pablo Saucedo scored from third base on Darian Sylvester's two-out single in the bottom of the seventh inning, igniting…
Thursday, May 10, 2012
It’s already time to think about summer camps. If your children are interested in gymnastics then come to this open house on May 20.
Summer is almost here and there are a slew of camps available for local Culver City kids. But how do you choose which one? Well, if your child has a penchant for tumbling, cartwheeling and leaping, then maybe a gymnastics camp is the way to go. Find out if you and your kids are interested in a gymnastic summer camp when The Los Angeles School of Gymnastics at 8450 Higuera St., opens its doors on Sun. May 20 from 1–3 p.m. for the school’s annual Summer Camp Open House. The free event will allow visitors to tour the facility, meet the instructors, sample camp activities, win freebies and even meet and greet members of the USA National Team: Heather Chan, Shirley Gon-Gibbs and Elizabeth Petrosyan, who will perform on site. The 2012 summer …
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Last Friday evening, Lakers employees joined 100 seniors at the Culver City Senior Center for dinner and Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets.
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Monday, May 7, 2012
Culver City High is tied with Santa Monica atop the Ocean League standings.
Last season, the Ocean League baseball crown was determined in the final two games of the season between Culver City and Santa Monica. So far, this season has been a replay of last, as both schools are unbeaten heading into a two-game showdown with the title at stake. Last year, Santa Monica swept both games against the Centaurs to capture the league championship, yet it was Culver City which advanced further in the CIF Southern Section playoffs, bowing out to Irvine Woodbridge in the semifinals. At 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, Culver City (17-8 overall, 8-0 in league) travels to Santa Monica (14-13, 8-0) for the first game, then the Centaurs will host the rematch Thursday. If the teams split, they will share the title and a coin flip will …
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
CCHS students took second place overall at the competition held at St. Francis High School in La Canada, and Junior Brandi Finney placed 6th individually in a field of over 600 participants.
On April 21, 25 Culver City High School sports medicine students competed in the St Francis High School Sports Medicine competition in La Canada. The competition drew over 600 students and the CCHS team placed second– their highest ever score - alongside 34 other schools from around the country. Top honors went to Junior Brandi Finney who placed 6th overall out of the 600 participating students. The competition is the only high school sports medicine competition in the U.S. Sponsored by the National Honor Society of Sports Medicine; the competition consists of a difficult 100 question written exam and a practical exam. The practical exam consists of a taping component, first aid, palpation and special tests. The competition mimics the …
Friday, April 13, 2012
Basketball player Aamahd Walker has signed a letter of intent with UCSB.
Culver City High School Senior Aamahd Walker will head to the University of Southern California Santa Barbara next year, reports Presidio Sports. UC Santa Barbara Head Coach Bob Williams made the announcement on Thursday. Walker, a 6’2’ guard averaged 20.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.5 steals, 3.0 assists and 1.1 blocked shots per game during his 2011-2012 senior year. To date, Walker has been the most consistent performer on the Centaurs team. He was also the reigning Ocean League Player of the Year in 2011. Read more about Walker’s achievements in the Presidio Sports article here. Be sure to like Culver City Patch on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
The Yankees first-baseman has signed on as "Commissioner of Patch Baseball."
Yankees first baseman Mark "Tex" Teixeira has a new team. No, the four-time Gold Glove winner hasn't been traded. He's signed on with Patch, as "Commissioner of Patch Baseball." Teixeira will interact with Patch users by regularly responding to questions, sharing baseball tips and posting exclusive videos. Teixeira will also offer young athletes advice on how to stay in shape and why healthy eating is so important for optimal performance. “I live in a Patch town now and I keep tabs on my original hometown via the Patch site there, so I’ve seen the ways that Patch supports its communities,” said Teixeira. “I’m excited to be a part of that by connecting with Patch users who have the same passion for baseball that I do. I’m eager to see …
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10:36 am on Thursday, May 17, 2012
Congratulations Centaurs and Coach Prieto!!! Way to go. Jay Sterner what an awesome job, we are so proud of you. more ›