La Jolla Country Day senior basketball star Kelsey Plum is one player who does not leave it all on the court. For the accomplished athlete, the (not so) secret to her success is practice.
As obvious at it might sound, the five-foot- eight player said practice is the most important part of the game. She said it gives her a “psychological edge, knowing that you put up more time and shots than your competitor.”
Apr 24, 2013 | Posted in
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A quick update on the La Jolla Half Marathon on Sunday, April 28, 2013 from the Kiwanis Club of La Jolla. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of the tragedy in Boston and their families. We are working diligently with our partners in law enforcement and public safety and will be taking appropriate measures depending on developing information from local and federal authorities.
The Cathedral Catholic High School Dons defeated La Jolla High School Vikings, 4-0 at the Dons’ field on Thursday, April 4, 2013. The Vikings kept it close throughout the game, though they left too many men on base and squandered several scoring opportunities. Considering that Cathedral Catholic is the No. 1 high school baseball team in the country, the Vikings made a game of it.
Apr 10, 2013 | Posted in
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Collegiate rowing teams came together April 5-7, 2013 for one of the biggest regattas on the West Coast — the San Diego Crew Classic. The waters on Mission Bay served as the playing field for some 155 events, which culminated in trophy presentations Sunday afternoon, and the 20th Classic Brunch by the Bay, chaired this year by Jane Fetter of La Jolla and a committee of 21 volunteers.
Every team makes the playoffs in La Jolla Youth Baseball. How teams prepare for the end of the season is as different as the 37 coaches we have in our league. Some develop more pitchers and catchers all season, while others move players all around the defensive positions to make sure improvement is the goal.
Apr 9, 2013 | Posted in
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A photo of Clark Gracie, a La Jolla Jiu Jitsu teacher and champion fighter, has spread across Internet memes as the “Ridiculously Photogenic Jiu Jitsu Guy.”
La Jolla Shores Surfing Association is accepting applications for its annual Menehune Surf Contest on April 20 at La Jolla Shores. The deadline for registration is April 13.
The boys of La Jolla High’s Vikings baseball team will be hitting the field at 1 p.m. Friday, April 19 against Point Loma High School — oh, and the field will be the San Diego Padres’ PETCO Park.
The expression “no pain, no gain” does not apply at La Jolla Wellness Studio on Fay Avenue where new technology and nutrition are providing a painless path to fitness.
La Jolla Country Day’s men’s tennis team completed half the season with a 9-0 record regular duel matches. The players have defeated such tops teams as Dana Hills (from Orange County), La Costa Canyon, and their biggest rival, La Jolla High School.
Mar 30, 2013 | Posted in
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