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Victories for West Los Angeles College's Track & Field Teams

Michelle Long-Coffee — 2013-05-15

West Los Angeles College’s track and field teams, the men and the women, made a strong showing in the Southern California Championships at Antelope Valley College. Next week, West will be represented in a half-dozen men’s and women’s events in the state finals at San Mateo College.

Centaurs Are Swept by Santa Monica

George Laase — 2013-05-10

After entering this week’s two-game series against arch-rival Santa Monica High School unbeaten and tied for the Ocean League lead, Culver City played hard again yesterday, but several lapses undid the Centaurs, who lost 7-4 in Santa Monica after dropping the opener at home on Tuesday, 3-1.

Prieto and Im Warm up for Culver-Samo Starting Tomorrow

George Laase — 2013-05-06

Undefeated and tied atop the Ocean League, the baseball teams of Culver City High School (18-4, 8-0) and Santa Monica (18-10, 8-0), meet on Tuesday afternoon in a 3:15 showdown on the Culver High campus. After Culver Coach Rick Prieto won his18th straight league game,The Front Page spoke with him about the Centaurs’ much anticipated two-game series with Santa Monica.

West Is Both King and Queen of Track – SoCal Prelims Saturday

Michelle Long-Coffee — 2013-05-02

The West Los Angeles College women’s track and field team has won the Western States Conference championships for the fourth consecutive year. This is the longest winning streak achieved by any women’s team in the 33-year history of the Western State Conference.

Culver City Little Leaguers Meet the Stars at Dodger Stadium

Scott Zeidman — 2013-04-15

Thirteen current and former Culver City Little League players on Sunday participated in the Major League Baseball and Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities baseball clinic. Two hundred young boys and girls from programs throughout the Los Angeles area were invited to participate.

Culver City Beats Beverly Hills, 5-0

George Laase — 2013-04-10

In their home opener yesterday afternoon, Culver City High School’s baseball team, defending their Ocean League title, scored...

Complicated Order Facing Alford at UCLA

Steve Finley — 2013-04-01

When it comes to UCLA basketball, winning games and winning championships and going deep into the NCAA tournament are three different situations. Two days ago athletic director Dan Guerrero announced that 48-year-old Steve Alford of New Mexico, 155-52 in six years, would be the new coach a week after Ben Howland was fired.

MVP Tanita’s Tall Talents Are Taylor-ed for the Lady Centaurs

George Laase — 2013-03-27

Just in - Culver City High School basketball player Taylor Tanita, a senior, has been named the Ocean League’s Most Valuable Player for the second year in a row. By no coincidence, the Lady Centaurs were undefeated league champions for the second straight year. They went to the CIF D2A Finals and were invited, once again, to play in the state tourney.

Babe Ruth Manager Talks About Retaining Loyalties

Ari L. Noonan — 2013-03-21

Second of two parts. As he eagerly strode toward the playing surface at Bill Botts Field a half-hour before the Opening Game a couple of evenings ago, Manager John Lopatto obviously was delighted the off-season was over. His enthusiasm gave him away. Last year Mr. Lopatto managed the Westchester Babe Ruth All-Stars to the national World Series and a third place finish. With an expanded roster and increased opportunities, prospects are...

Everybody’s Favorite Salad: Kids, Baseball and Springtime

Ari L. Noonan — 2013-03-20

First of two parts. If you are a baseball fan or a parent, dare you to envision a more inviting scene than vast Bill Botts Field – two feet wider than the Grand Canyon, late on an early spring afternoon, even if it is cool and overcast. Colorfully attired in unies that their dads’ great-, great-, great-grandfathers would recognize, boys just entering their teen years were romping about, doing what boys of any age crave...

Culver Evens Its Lacrosse Record by Spanking Mira Costa –Again

George Laase — 2013-03-20

Martin Beer, the win-clinching hero, scored three goals, Cayden Nakashima, Logan Young, Matthew Suyetsugu and Elliot Stanger each made two as Culver City High School’s lacrosse team defeated Mira Costa, 15-14, on Monday. The Centaurs (3-3) play at Redondo this afternoon at 4:15.

Culver Volleyballers Surprise Santa Monica in a Rare Outcome

George Laase — 2013-03-15

In a spike heard clear across the Westside, Culver City High School’s boys volleyball team upset Santa Monica, 3-1, yesterday, announcing there will be a changing of the guard this year in the Ocean League. Culver City beat Samo pretty easily in the the first game, and repeated a breezing victory over the still stunned Viking team in the second game.

Q & A with Coach Chabola

George Laase — 2013-03-14

Editor’s Note: Mr. Laase’s interview with lacross coach Chabola was conducted before yesterday’s season-opening 13-9 loss to Peninsula.

Lady Centaurs Put in a Tall Order for Next Basketball Season

Steve Finley — 2013-03-12

The Culver City High School girls varsity basketball team dream season ended last week with an overtime loss to Granada Hills in the State Regional playoffs. “We had a great season, and now we have to build on this season and continue our success next year,” said Coach Julian Anderson after the heartbreaking game. Their magical season closed with...

After Overtime Loss, Lady Centaurs Bid Farewell to Basketball

Garth Sanders — 2013-03-07

A magical season that yielded more victories and rewards than expected from a team largely of underclassmen came to a close last night in the north San Fernando Valley, far from home.

For Lady Centaurs, the Dream Season Resumes Tomorrow at Granada Hills

Steve Finley — 2013-03-05

This will be a season to remember for the Culver City High School girls basketball team. Although the Lady Centaurs lost the CIF Division 2-A final to Murrieta Valley, 49-37, last Friday afternoon at the Anaheim Convention Center, getting to the finals is what girls and boys dream about the first time they pick up a basketball.

Lady Centaurs Come So Close – with Taylor Tanita’s Help

George Laase — 2013-03-04

On Friday afternoon at the Anaheim Convention Center, Culver City High School’s girls basketball team’s quest for its first 2-A CIF championship in more than 30 years did not end as hoped.

Thundering School Sendoff for Centaur Girls Playing for Title

Ari L. Noonan — 2013-03-01

Long before this morning’s scheduled 10 o’clock start for a campus-wide rally for the Culver City High School girls basketball team, excited singing, dancing, blue banner-waving students, adorned almost exclusively in blue and white, were warming up for a happy explosion.

Sizing up the Baseball Centaurs

George Laase — 2013-02-27

Editor’s Note: Our columnist concludes his two-part interview with Culver City High School baseball Coach Rick Prieto. Q: What about the pitching this year?

Q & A with Coach Prieto

George Laase — 2013-02-26

Editor’s Note: Our columnist sits down with Culver City High School’s baseball coach. Q: Last year the Centaurs went 10-0 and were Ocean League champs. There were 12 seniors on that team. So you lost about half of your roster to graduation.

Centaur Girls Make Championship Run

Steve Finley — 2013-02-25

At 23-5, the Culver City High School girls basketball team is one win away from reaching the CIF finals. The Lady Centaurs play top-seeded Orange Lutheran on Tuesday evening at 7 at Culver City. The winner will play for the CIF Division 2A Championship Friday afternoon at 3:30 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Centaur Baseball and Softball Seasons Are Ready to Bloom

Steve Finley — 2013-02-19

Despite today’s raininess, spring is in the air, and that means the baseball and softball seasons are unfolding on school campuses. At Culver City High School, both teams are looking forward to productive seasons and both teams are led by two of the best coaches in the area.

Culver City Girls Draw a Bye for the First Round

Steve Finley — 2013-02-12

The Culver City High School girls basketball team drew a bye for the first round of the CIF Division 2A playoffs that start this week. The fourth-seeded Lady Centaurs will play their first game on Wednesday, Feb. 20, time and location to be announced.

Women of West L.A. Play Cancer Benefit in Two Weeks

Michelle Long-Coffee — 2013-01-31

On Saturday afternoon, Feb. 16, in the West Los Angeles College gym, the women’s basketball team will play L.A. Valley in a special game to benefit the American Cancer Society. Tickets are $5 for the 3 o’clock event that is part of a far larger promotion to benefit the Cancer Society.

Centaurs Play for Pride in Ocean League

Steve Finley — 2013-01-22

The Culver City High School boys basketball team will continue to try to stay out of the basement of the Ocean League on Friday evening at 7:30 when they host Morningside. The Centaurs are 5 and 13 overall, 1 and 4 in Ocean League play. Morningside is 8 and 11, 2 and 2 in league. The last time the Centaurs played Morningside, they lost a close 46 to 40 game.

Centaurs Travel to Santa Monica

Steve Finley — 2013-01-08

The Culver City High School boys’ basketball team will travel to Santa Monica on Friday to take on a very good Viking team that is 11 and 4. Tip off is 7:30.

Bruins Will Battle Baylor Tonight in Holiday Bowl

Sports — 2012-12-27

The 9 and 4 UCLA football Bruins will face the 7 and 6 Baylor Bears in the Holiday Bowl in San Diego’s Qualcomm Stadium this evening at 6:45 (ESPN).

57 Years in a Row – Rose Bowl Teams Warm up at Lawrys Beef Bowl

Sports — 2012-12-26

The Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day day is famous for numerous activities – the Rose Bowl Parade, a trip to Disneyland and then there is the annual feast at Lawrys The Prime Rib, on LaCienega Boulevard, Beverly Hills.

Pac-12 and the Rose Bowl Bid Both Within UCLA’s Reach

Sports — 2012-11-27

The UCLA football team will travel north to Palo Alto on Friday afternoon at 5 to battle Stanford (Channel 11) for the second week in a row, this time for the Pacific-12 championship and a possible Rose Bowl invitation.

Centaurs Run into a Freight Train from Lompoc

Sports — 2012-11-20

The Culver City High School football team knew what was coming last Friday night, but they could not stop it.