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Girls water polo: Los Alamitos JV claim another varsity tourney

January 26th, 2013, 10:12 pm by

Los Alamitos’ junior varsity girls water polo team added Saturday’s Roy Brown Classic at Katella to its collection of tournament titles.

The Griffins, who played for JV fill-in coach Dave Carlson (the varsity coach), defeated Tustin in the semifinals and La Habra in the finals.

Los Alamitos’ JV also captured the Western tournament earlier this season.

Pacifica and Tustin (17-8 overall) finished third-fourth, respectively.

Please send water polo news to Dan Albano at dalbano@ocregister.com

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Boys water polo: Los Alamitos selects new coach

January 14th, 2013, 1:14 pm by

Los Alamitos has selected Jeff Nesmith as its boys water polo coach, former Griffins boys coach Dave Carlson said.

Nesmith is a former Long Beach Wilson and Stanford standout.

He also coached Marina’s boys in 2008 and 2009, and at BYU-Hawaii as an assistant in 2005-06.

“I’m really stoked to work with him,” Carlson said in a text message of Nesmith, who recently earned his teaching credential.

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Bowers is Esperanza football coach

January 14th, 2013, 12:05 pm by

Esperanza will announce Tuesday that Gary Bowers is the school’s varsity head coach.

Bowers’ hiring already is on the Esperanza football website coaches page.

Bowers is an Esperanza alum, class of 1997. He wan an All-Sunset League offensive lineman. Bowers went on to play at Fullerton College and Tarleton State in Texas.

Bowers has been on the coaching staff at El Dorado, Los Alamitos and, last year, at Fullerton College.

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Girls water polo: Los Al JV claim Western tourney

January 5th, 2013, 9:47 pm by

Los Alamitos’ girls water polo program showed its depth Saturday as its JV team captured the 32-team Western varsity tournament.

The Los Al JV defeated Ayala, 8–6, in the final at Kennedy.

Here’s the Top-10 standings:

1. LosAl JV

2. Ayala

3. Aliso Niguel

4. Savanna

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Wrestling: LosAl’s Mason Kumashiro wins Doc Buchanan

January 5th, 2013, 9:18 pm by

Los Alamitos’ Mason Kumashiro defeated Nicolas Johnson of Murrieta Valley, 6-5 in the finals at 195 pounds at the Doc Buchanan Invitational in Clovis.

Kumashiro (28-0) defeated Johnson 5-2 in the finals of last week’s Tournament of Champions.

Friday, Kumashiro won his first two matches by fall and another by decision. Kumashiro is ranked second in the state.

Also, Laguna Hills’ Martin Garcia was eighth at 106 and Joe Applegate finished fourth at 160.

 

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Football recruiting: Los Al’s Redmond decommits from Oregon, picks UCLA

December 27th, 2012, 10:41 pm by

Los Alamitos offensive lineman Alex Redmond, one of Orange County’s top recruits, has decommitted from Oregon and committed to UCLA, the senior confirmed Thursday night.

Redmond (6-5, 295) dislocated his elbow in practice Oct. 2 and missed the Griffins’ Sunset League season. He is now recovered and wrestling well for Los Alamitos.

He also returned to football at the recent Cal State Game in Visalia.

Redmond plans to take an official recruiting trip to UCLA in January.

The Bruins also have a commitment from Orange Lutheran offensive lineman John Lopez.

Please send football recruiting news to Dan Albano at dalbanp@ocregister.com

 

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Girls water polo: Los Alamitos knocks off No. 2 Foothill

December 20th, 2012, 7:49 pm by

Los Alamitos’ girls water polo team capped a defensive masterpiece in fitting fashion Thursday night.

Goalie Nikki Quinn blocked a power-play chance just before the final buzzer to seal the No. 5 Griffins’ 7-6 victory against host No. 2 Foothill.

Los Alamitos held the Knights to an 0 for 6 effort on the power-play and allowed just one natural goal in the final three periods.

More info to come.

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Water polo recruiting: Los Alamitos’ Jarrels commits to NorCal power

December 18th, 2012, 10:35 pm by

Los Alamitos All-County water polo player and U.S. youth team member Chandler Jarrels has committed to Cal, he confirmed late Tuesday night.

Jarrels, a first-team All-County pick, delivered a stellar 2012. The hard-throwing senior netted 111 goals and played a true utility position for the Griffins.

The All-CIF Division 1 pick proved more than dependable after missing most of 2011 with a back injury.

Los Alamitos coach Dave Carlson said he told college recruiters that Jarrels could play most positions at the college level. Jarrels showed a postup-game and also defended for Los Alamitos.

He also gives Cal another first-team All-County pick. Earlier this year, the signed Farrel South of Newport Harbor, an All-County standout in 2011.

Please send water polo news to Dan Albano at dalbano@ocregister.com

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Late FG propels La Habra past Los Alamitos (video)

November 10th, 2012, 12:32 am by

La Habra defeated Los Alamitos 10-7 in the first round of the Southwest division playoffs.

Jackson Willard made his first FG of his career. It turned out to be the game-winner.

Video by Jonathan Khamis, for OCVarsity.com.

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Tesoro at-large team, and …

November 4th, 2012, 8:11 am by

CIF-Southern Section football at-large teams in divisions that have Orange County teams:

Pac-5 Division — Tesoro and Bishop Amat

Southwest Division — Esperanza and Los Alamitos

Southern Division — Beckman

 

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Game-winning FG propels Newport Harbor past Los Alamitos (video)

November 2nd, 2012, 12:44 am by

Newport Harbor kicker Michael Schultz redeemed himself in overtime.

After missing what would have been the game-tying extra point in the 4th quarter, Schultz knocked in a 37-yard field goal in overtime to give his Sailors the 31-28 victory over Los Alamitos.

Included in the video are highlights of the game, and interviews with Newport Harbor’s head coach Jeff Brinkley, and the player with the best name in the county Quest Truxton.

But not to be outdone was Michael Schultz who had one of the most excited post-game interviews you will ever see.

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Fryer’s top 10 … guess who’s back in it?

October 22nd, 2012, 11:02 am by

Good guess.

Here is how I voted in this week’s Orange County football top 10. Keep in mind I am one of the 10 voters in the polling that produces the county top 10 results.

My vote this morning went like this …

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