Anthony Chavez and Moneh Magdaleno have been selected among this year’s Ventura County Star’s Scholar-Athletes.

Chavez, Fillmore High School, GPA 4.62; SAT 1,860; College choice UC San Diego; Athletic achievements, named as Fillmore’s Most Valuable Runner for cross country in 209. Received the Coach’s award for soccer in 2009. Won the Most Valuable Distance Runner award for track and field in 2009.

Magdaleno, Fillmore High School, GPA 4.42; SAT 1,580; College choice Vanguard; Athletic achievements, named as cross country team’s best newcomer in 2008 and most dedicated in 2009. Named as track and field team’s most valuable distance runner in 2009.

Congratulations to you both!

Boys 9-10 4x400 relay: Fernando Gonzalez, Garrett Medley, Eric Gonzalez, Gabriel Gonzalez.
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Javier Barajas (13-14 boys): 6th in 3200.
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Pictured (l-r) Daniel Barajas and Thorin Rosten – 4th and 5th in boys 3200.
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Local youth track and field athletes from the Heritage Valley Blazers count among the best in Ventura County. Thirteen athletes advanced from the County Championships in May at Moorpark High School to a Co-Conference Championship meet at Carpenteria High School on June 6, where they competed against winners from across Southern California.

Among the notable achievements at the County Championships included first place finishes by Kiana Hope in the girls (age 13-14) 3200m, Irma Torres in the girls (age 11-12) 3200m, Fernando Gonzales, a double winner in the boys (age 9-10) 400m and 800m, and Juan-Carlos Laureano in the boys (age 7-8) 1600. Hope also took second in the 1600, Laureano placed third in the 800m, and Gonzalez took fourth in the 100m. All are Fillmore athletes.

Other top performers were Nicki Mayes, who placed second in both the girls 80m hurdles and the 400m, and third in the high jump; John Shaneyfelt, who placed second in the boys (age 13-14) 100m hurdles, and Paloma Mora, who took third in the girls (age 9-10) shot put.

All of these athletes qualified to participate in the Conference Championships in Carpenteria, and seven of them placed well-enough to advance to the next level of regional championships for the U.S. Track and Field Championships in July: Paloma Mora (shot put); Nicki Mayes (80m hurdles and 400m), Sarah Schilbrack (1500m), Nayeli Baez (3000m), Kiana Hope (3000m), Juan-Carlos Laurea (800m, 1500m), Fernando Gonzalez (400m, 800m).

Julian Morral, president of the Blazers, said he was thrilled with the success of these athletes this season. “Our track club keeps getting better and better. We have 108 kids on our team and a great group of volunteer parents and coaches. We expect even more top performances next year, too.”

Top Performances at County Championships:

Boys 7-8
Juan-Carlos Laureano: 1st 1600m (6:30.70); 3rd 800m (3:09.13)
Justin McElroy: 5th 800m (3:17.88); 7th 1600m (6:59.95)
Odin Rosten: 6th 800m (3:17.90)
Paul Gomez: 5th 1600m (6:56.66); 7th 800m (3:18.23)
Vince Robles: 9th 1600m (8:01.02)

Boys 9-10
Fernando Gonzalez: 1st 400m (67.57); 1st 800m (2:36.37); 4th 100m (14.73)
Eric Gonzalez: 4th 400 (71.93); 4th 800m (2:50.63)
Gabriel Gonzalez: 12th 800m (3:12.84)
George Tarango: 9th 800m (3:05.04)
4th place 4x400m Relay: Fernando Gonzalez, Eric Gonzalez, Gabriel Gonzalez, and Garrett Medley

Girls 9-10
Nicki Mayes: 2nd 400m (66.63), 2nd 80m hurdles (14.42), 3rd high jump (4-01.00)
Paloma Mora: 3rd shot put (19-06.00)
Sarah Schilbrack: 4th 1600m (6:04.57)

Boys 11-12
Daniel Barajas: 4th 3200m (13:03.50)
Thorin Rosten: 5th 3200m (13:39.28)

Girls 11-12
Irma Torres: 1st 3200m (13:34.28); 7th 1600m (6:35.94)

Boys 13-14
John Shaneyfelt: 2nd 100m hurdles (17.41)
Javier Barajas, Jr.: 6th 3200m (12:00.09)
Elijah Lee: 7th 100m hurdles (19.36)

Girls 13-14
Kiana Hope: 1st 3200m (12:32.10); 2nd 1600m (5:53.52)
Nayeli Baez: 3rd 3200m (12:41.66)

Boys 15-16
Daniel Perez: 5th high jump (4-10.00)
Conor Kruse: 5th long jump (14-01.50); 6th 100m (13.27)

California State University Channel Islands

Camarillo, Calif. June 7, 2010 – CSU Channel Islands (CI) has announced the first step in the creation of an ambitious athletic program for both men and women. Carl Reed, CI’s Director of Athletics, announced that intercollegiate women’s soccer would be the first sport in an ongoing athletic roll out.

Reed began planning for the team in May of 2009. Since the school is based on the principle of shared governance, input was sought from faculty, staff and students on the development of the athletic program. Reed stated, “Having women’s soccer as our first sport made sense for CI. Looking at the soccer landscape here in Ventura County, from high schools, AYSO, soccer clubs and the programs at the community colleges, it was clear there was talent and interest in the sport.”

In fall 2010, CI will begin to interview Head Women’s Soccer Coach candidates so there will be a Head Coach in place by January 2011. Coaches will begin building their programs throughout the winter. Prospective players will be recruited from existing CI students, community colleges and high school seniors who will be attending CI in fall 2011.

Fall 2011 will see intensive team training and skill building, coupled with limited scheduled competitions. Carl Reed said the team, as the first entry of the athletic program, will have everything it needs to compete and be successful, create interest and build student and community support for the University’s athletic efforts. Reed mentioned that men’s golf is seriously being considered as the University’s second team sport in the future if sufficient private funding has been raised to support the program.

The women’s soccer team will be officially launched with a full-time Division II playing season in fall 2012.

For information on the women’s soccer program and opportunities to get involved, contact athletics@csuci.edu.

CSU Channel Islands is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

CI Mission Statement
Placing students at the center of the educational experience, California State University Channel Islands provides undergraduate and graduate education that facilitates learning within and across disciplines through integrative approaches, emphasizes experiential and service learning, and graduates students with multicultural and international perspectives.

Perce’s Kenpo Karate studio recently competed in a Karate Tournament in Oxnard. It was held on May 22nd at St. Johns Lutheran Church. There were over 110 participates from all over Southern California. Kata Division results were: White-Purple Belt 5-8 yrs. old. 3rd place Gabriel Tovar. 4th place Desirae Topete. Participation Justice Rodriguez. White-Yellow Belt 10-12 yrs. old 4th place Gabriel Martinez.

Orange-Purple Belt 6-7 yrs. old. Participation Dave Bustos Jr.. Orange-Purple Belt 11yrs. old 1st place Alex Turcios. Green Belt 6-10 yrs. old 4th place Faith Bustos. Participation Blake Boren. Jr. Brown 9yrs. old 3rd place Tyler Bode. Jr. Brown 9-11yrs. old 3rd place Iliana Hernandez. Jr. Brown 11 yrs. old 4th place Angel Rodriguez. Green-Brown-Black Belt 12-17 yrs. old 3rd place Andy Topete. 4th place Samuel Hernandez. Participation Anthony Murray.

Jr. Self-defense 4th place Anthony Murray. Adult Self-defense 2nd place Juan Rodriguez. Jr. showmanship 2nd place Iliana Hernandez. Adult showmanship 1st place Andy Topete. 4th place Samuel Hernandez. Sparring Divisions: White-Green Belt 5-6 yrs. old 3rd place Dave Bustos Jr.. Blue-Green 13-14 yrs old. 2nd place Javier Rodriguez.

On May 16th four local girls took part in the Aquafina MLB Pitch, Hit & Run Competition. Qualifying in the local competition, they advanced on to the sectional held in Redondo Beach on Sunday where they made quite an impression. Showcasing their softball throwing, hitting and running skills, all four girls representing Fillmore were able to place in the top 3 scores within their age group and were awarded medals. Natalie Couse placed 2nd in the 7-8 age div., Sierra Huerta placed 1st and Bailey Huerta placed 3rd for the 11-12 age div., Serena Venegas place 1st in the 13-14 age div.

Ventura County, Calif, May 21, 2010 - Registration opens May 24 for the 2010 NBVC Point Mugu Surf Contest Presented by Quiksilver at Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC), Point Mugu. The third annual contest is Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 21-22. The event is open to the public with free admission and parking.

Open registration is on www.active.com. There are five divisions: Active Duty Military Men, Open Women/Military Women, Young Guns (17 and under), Bodyboard, and Open Men. Entry fees are $20 for active duty military and $100 for civilians. Entries will be accepted in the order received on a space available basis. No early entries will be accepted. Advanced registration is required; there will be no day of contest entries accepted.

The two day contest features vendor and food booths and live music. Quiksilver professionals will perform an Expression Session prior to the Sunday Finals.

This is an opportunity to access one of Southern California’s best surfing locations. This particular surfing area off the coast of Point Mugu faces in a south direction which gives it a unique wave. The South swell, submarine canyon, and sandbars cause waves to break differently and bigger than at other beaches.

For sponsorship and vendor opportunities please send an email to NBVC_MWR_MARKETING.FCT@NAVY.MIL with your contact information.

Additional information can be found at the Naval Base Ventura County web site: www.cnic.navy.mil/ventura or on Facebook titled NBVC Point Mugu, Port Hueneme and San Nicolas Island.