 Dons' DeSimone claims title again
 EARNIE GRAFTON / Union-Tribune
Top-seeded Gabi DeSimone (above), a Cathedral Catholic sophomore, outlasted San Marcos junior Lacey Smyth 2-6, 6-1, 7-6 (9-7) in the San Diego Section girls final yesterday at the Barnes Tennis Center in an afternoon match that ended under the lights.
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Pay dispute leaves schools searching for officials
Nov. 22 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
The high school soccer season is scheduled to begin Dec. 1, but it's unclear who will officiate the games.
The San Diego Section announced yesterday that its members have failed to reach an agreement with the officials association, leaving conferences and schools to fend for themselves in lining up referees.
More High School Sports News
Nov. 22 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Coach dismissed as Crawford team prepares to start season:
Marty Ellis, the second-year coach of the Crawford High boys basketball team, has been removed from his position, the school confirmed yesterday.
Nov. 22 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Today's S.D. Section Championships :
Nov. 22 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
High schools scoreboard:
Nov. 21 (UNION-TRIBUNE)High School Football Playoff Preview: FIRST ROUND Games at 7 p.m. today.
Nov. 21 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Serra teammates stroking in sync: Serra's Katy Sirota oxymoronically described her goal yesterday as planned spontaneity. Having played alongside Chelsea Burton for so long, Sirota said she “just sort of knew” what Burton was going to do.
Nov. 21 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Video voodoo fading away: It's a tradition for high school football coaches. Go to the seeding meeting to learn who your opponent will be in the playoffs and pick up a few game tapes or DVDs from the opposing coaches.
Nov. 21 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
S.D. Section Championships – Girls tennis preview:
Nov. 20 (UNION-TRIBUNE)Torrey Pines triumph sets up duel with LCC: In last year's section Division I semifinals, the Carlsbad High girls volleyball team ended Torrey Pines' three-year streak of playing in the finals.
Nov. 20 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Falcons rally after halftime 'pep talk': With her team trailing 1-0, Torrey Pines field hockey coach Kari DiGiulio took her players out of earshot for their halftime meeting. Judging from the violent movements of her arms and stern clapping of her hands, DiGiulio was either reenacting Tuesday night's “Dancing With the Stars” or giving her players an earful.
Nov. 20 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Vista stands between Carlsbad and record: Carlsbad senior Tommy Friedrich prefers to ignore history, even though the Lancers are on the verge of making some against Vista in the San Diego Section Division I final.
Nov. 20 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
For runner, finish line is state title: When Sammy Silva was a freshman at Academy of Our Lady of Peace, she didn't go out for cross country. Her mother didn't think it was a good idea.
SAN CARLOS, Nov. 20'She's a raw talent': Don't call Emily Osga a multisport athlete. The Patrick Henry High senior is more an omnisport athlete.
VISTA, Nov. 20 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Tri-City Christian well-stocked for volleyball playoff: In 2001, Tri-City Christian broke through. The Eagles won a five-game marathon to vanquish North County rival Santa Fe Christian and give Tri-City its first San Diego Section girls volleyball championship.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Nov. 19 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
LCC's Frasier defeated in playoff: At Red Hill Country Club yesterday, La Costa Canyon High junior Danielle Frasier came closer to a state title than any San Diego Section golfer before her.
Nov. 19 (UNION-TRIBUNE)Bishop's will face Coronado for title: As a freshman reserve, Drew Hoffenberg could only watch as Bishop's came to the end of a five-year title reign with an overtime loss to Coronado last year. As a sophomore starter, he's looking to help the Knights regain the crown from the same opponent. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL SEMIFINALS, Nov. 19 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Valhalla hitter applies orange crush: Valhalla volleyball coach Doug Babington said his squad has no superstars, just a strong team ethic and a desire to win.
RIVERSIDE, Nov. 18
Three local players earn spots in state championship: One hole was all that separated La Costa Canyon High's Danielle Frasier from first place at yesterday's Southern California Regional girls golf tournament. Ditto for Carlsbad's Rachel Morris.
Nov. 18 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
High school Athletes of the Week:
Nov. 18 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
High schools scoreboard:
Nov. 16 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Panthers boys on prowl for CIF water polo title: Vista High's boys water polo team cheered from the stands when the Panthers' girls team won its first San Diego Section championship last winter. Now the guys would like to follow suit with their first Division I crown in three decades.
CHULA VISTA, Nov. 13For the visitors: There was a moment in Mater Dei Catholic's tennis match with Bonita Vista last month when Danie Corona had heard enough. The pinging of cowbells had gone on for what seemed like hours, but there was little Corona could do. SAN DIEGO, Nov. 13
LJCD junior hopes Ultimate Frisbee catches on: In front of a crowd of fewer than a dozen people on a gloomy Sunday morning, Daniel Stein flicked his wrist and sent a flimsy-looking disc spiraling 70 yards. It soared over the heads of several defenders and into the hands of a teammate for a score.
Nov. 13 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
S.D. Section Championships :
Nov. 13 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
High schools scoreboard:
Nov. 11 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Coaches fuel this field hockey rivalry: The plan was simple: Put high school field hockey coaches Laurie Berger of Serra and Jane Morrill of Scripps Ranch next to each other for about 30 minutes, turn on a digital recorder and see what happens.
Nov. 11 (UNION-TRIBUNE)Torrey still has magic: Last year's wildfires and evacuations caused Torrey Pines High girls tennis player Carlotta Trevino to miss out as a freshman when the Falcons extended their record run of section team titles.
Nov. 9
Bishop's students do the rights thing: With the playoffs starting this week, The Bishop's School girls volleyball team is once again a championship contender, but team captain Julie Gantz isn't worried about the Knights' postseason prospects at the moment.
Nov. 8 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Debate over pay for soccer officials could affect high school games:The upcoming high school soccer season could still be in jeopardy. The organization that was trying to negotiate a deal with soccer officials asking for a pay increase has decided to seek other options.
Nov. 7 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Mavericks pushed, but stop Falcons for league title: La Costa Canyon High's Natalie Hagglund was sidelined the entire week of practice with a sore back.
Nov. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Forging a close bond: CARMEL VALLEY – To nationally ranked Danielle Flores, playing on the same tennis team with the reigning San Diego Section singles champion was an inviting proposition.
VISTA, Nov. 5
RBV eyes playoff success: The Rancho Buena Vista water polo team has been shown the door in the first round of the last two CIF Division I playoff tournaments, as low seeds have led to difficult matchups.
Nov. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Softball player to attend Harvard:Escondido softball player Mariel Sena will continue her career at Harvard. The senior, who carries a 4.13 grade-point average and is ranked in the top 5 percent of her class, was a part of the Cougars team that won the Valley League championship last spring.
Oct. 31 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Schmitt to continue swimming for Trojans:
Torrey Pines High's Jessica Schmitt, a two-time section Swimmer of the Year, will continue her career at USC, her father, Rick Schmitt, said yesterday.
Oct. 31
Decision upcoming on soccer season: Members of the organizations that could decide if there will be a high school soccer season this winter met Thursday to come to a contractual agreement with referees who man the San Diego Section's soccer games.
Oct. 30 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Much more than sports: EL CAJON – Manuel Taijeron is rarely at a loss for words. He's a proud father of three, a family man. When he's talking about Tori, his only daughter, listeners might as well pull up a chair and relax.
CHULA VISTA, Oct. 29 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Rodriguez doesn't look back showing Barons the way: Alfredo “Freddy” Rodriguez was all set to try out for the Bonita Vista High football team when he entered the ninth grade two years ago.
Oct. 28 (UNION-TRIBUNE)Their genes fit just right: Cameron Moss and Derek White will share more than the same football field when their high school teams oppose each other this week.
WALNUT, Oct. 26 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Grabill able, on pace over tough course: When a cross country course has a reputation of being the toughest in the state, featuring three monster hills, dust that would make an Oklahoman choke and hot, dry Santa Ana wind conditions, even the most fearless runner can be intimidated.
Oct. 25 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Board accepts Poway's explanation about issues with its baseball team: The Board of Managers for the California Interscholastic Federation's San Diego Section has accepted explanations from Poway High about concerns involving its baseball program.
VALLEY CENTER, Oct. 24
Jags sweep Sundevils, earn share of first: Before the season began, one local newspaper picked the Valley Center girls volleyball team to finish fourth in their league. Thursday, the Jaguars (20-10, 7-1) pulled into a tie atop the Valley League, dominating visiting Mt. Carmel and avenging an earlier loss to the Sundevils, 25-19, 25-20, 25-15.
Oct. 24 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Despite injuries, Mt. Carmel overwhelms San Marcos:SAN DIEGO -- Karleyne Ishima-Oien wiped sweat off her forehead while teammate Lacey Smyth relaxed, munching on a snack Thursday.
CARLSBAD, Oct. 24 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Last-minute goal gives Torrey Pines win over Mavericks: For more than 57 minutes Thursday, the Torrey Pines and La Costa Canyon field hockey teams were locked in a scoreless tie at David K. Rippey Field. As the seconds ticked down in the second half, the Avocado League rivals looked destined to accept the unappealing outcome.
Oct. 23 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Service for Player planned at Lincoln: A memorial service for former Lincoln High football coach Vic Player will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday at the school's new gymnasium.
LA MESA, Oct. 23 (UNION-TRIBUNE)At home on the green: Kathleen Crossley isn't a practicing Taoist, but her golf game and personality mirror the yin and yang philosophy.
VISTA, Oct. 23 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
McWey, Vista defense too much for Longhorns: The Vista and Rancho Buena Vista water polo teams both had an opportunity to make a statement in Wednesday's Palomar League showdown at The Wave Waterpark.
EL CAJON, Oct. 22 (UNION-TRIBUNE)Granite Hills' family tree: Al Carroll still remembers picking up nuts, bolts, scraps of metal and shards of glass before Granite Hills High football games at Gillespie Field.
Oct. 21 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Postal worker tries to stamp out losses: Five and often six days a week, David Martinez awakes at 1 a.m. and heads to work for the U.S. Postal Service. He supervises the sifting and sorting of mail, plus handles customer-service complaints.
OCEANSIDE, Oct. 19 (UNION-TRIBUNE)Morgan wins, but misses rival Grabill: As Torrey Pines High junior Megan Morgan ran in yesterday's Southern California Invitational cross country meet, her coaches kept shouting at her, “Molly's in front of you, Molly's in front of you.”
Oct. 18 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
For the record: North Edition:
Oct. 16 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
A lasting impression at Lincoln: He coached an eventual Heisman Trophy winner. He won four section football titles. He stands 18th on the all-time San Diego Section victory list with 132 career wins.
Oct. 16 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Local players bring home gold for Team USA: Tony Wolters is a junior second baseman at Rancho Buena Vista High. Daniel Camarena is a sophomore pitcher at Cathedral Catholic High. Both spent last month as members of the USA Under-16 Junior Olympic baseball team, which won a gold medal in the Pan American Championships in Veracruz, Mexico.
Oct. 16 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Referees, schools discuss options for new contract:The upcoming high school soccer season could be over before it begins. That's if the San Diego Section can't find referees to officiate games.
POWAY, Oct. 16 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
'Potential' champs? RBV water polo sinks Poway: Coaches and players around San Diego have raved about the potential of the Rancho Buena Vista water polo team for the last couple of years. The Longhorns, tired of hearing about their potential, look poised to take their place as one of the top teams in the section, as they bested defending Palomar League champion Poway on Wednesday, 11-6.
LA MESA, Oct. 16Field hockey's a hit for Highlanders: Amanda Ortiz used to fear the whistle, but now she's holding one. Five years ago, Ortiz was an original member of the Helix High field hockey team. Like nearly all of Ortiz's teammates, the sport was pretty much foreign to her at first.
Oct. 15 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
University City's Fleet counts himself among nation's elite: Question: What's wrong with Mac Fleet? Answer: Nothing.
Quarterback arms race
Gearing up for girls basketball
Gearing up for boys basketball
Weighty problems
Lessons in perseverance
