Page 26 - Laguna Blanca Magazine Summer 2018

SPORTS

ROUND-UP

FOOTBALL
It was another exciting football season
this fall in Hope Ranch! After receiving an
At-Large berth to the Division two 8-Man
playoffs, the football team made p ogram
history in reaching the CIF Finals. Led by
CIF Defensive Player of the Year Aidan
O’Donnell ’18 and All-CIF players Alex
Furukawa ’18 and Miles McGovern ’18,
the Owls’ senior-laden squad got better
each week. On their home turf, they
earned a trip to the Finals with a thrilling
goal line stand in the final seconds
against the #1 seed. Fans came out in
record numbers to see this historic team
compete and the boys did not disappoint.
Ty Trosky ’18 and Josh Baron ’18 had
great offensive years for the Owls

GIRLS TENNIS The girls tennis team, playing in GIRLS VOLLEYBALL The girls volleyball squad,
a qualified league for the first time in a number of loaded with talent, advanced to the CIF Quarterfinals.
years, made the most of their opportunity. Led by Led by seniors Kelly Bickett ’18 (All-CIF), Laurel
sophomore sensation Katharine Monroy ’20 in Kujan ’18, Caylin Zimmerman ’18, and Sophia
singles, and seniors Hannah Miller ’18 and Mia Fay ’18, the Owls beat Santa Barbara High and San
Waters ’18 in doubles, the Owls swept through Marcos High once again while finishing second in
Condor League play and earned a trip to the CIF the Camarillo Tournament.
playoffs. The girls hosted both playoff matches,
making it to the second round before losing by the BOYS SAND VOLLEYBALL Kyle Aitcheson ’19
and Andrew Tolles ’20 helped guide the boys
closest of margins to the tournament’s #1 seed.
LAGUNA BLANCA MAGAZINE CROSS COUNTRY Sophomore Pisci Abrego ’20 The team played competitive matches against the
sand volleyball team to another successful season.
won the Condor League Girls Individual Champ-
local public schools while training everyday on our
beautiful home courts.
ionship, helping to lead the girls squad to a second
consecutive team title. Senior Clay Rodgers ’18
and Sophomore Kai Nakamura ’20 led the way
GIRLS SOCCER Seniors Tiffany Yabsley ’18,
Julia Fay ’18, and Kendall White ’18 were the
for the boys squad this season.
backbone of a great defense for the girls soccer
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