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Tritons vs. Sailors, Newport Harbor High School October 1, 7 p.m.
D-Backs vs. Dodgers, Dodger Stadium October 1, 7:10 p.m.
Galaxy vs. Chivas USA, Home Depot Center October 3, 5 p.m.
Tune into the seventh season of Friday Night Live as the Tritons hit the road to play Newport Harbor. Join your Friday Night Live broadcast crew and tune into the live internet video broadcast starting at 6:45 p.m. Info: www.schsfnl.com
The Dodgers head home for one final three-game series for the 2010 season as they host the Arizona Diamondbacks. Info: www.
So Cal’s hottest soccer clubs collide on the pitch as Chivas USA and the LA Galaxy are primed for heated competition. Info:
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Rainbow Sandals Battle of the Paddle, Doheny State Beach October 2-3
Tritons vs. Dolphins, Dana Hills High School October 5, 5 p.m.
From international elite competition with a $25,000 prize purse to beginners, there is something for everyone including a free SUP Expo, family relays and kids’ activities. Info: www.
The Lady Tritons travel to take on the Lady Dolphins of Dana Hills High School as the two meet for a South Coast League showdown. Info: www.sctritons.com
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Triton Report By David Zimmerle
FOOTBALL • Week 5 wasn’t pretty as the
San Clemente Tritons (4-1) were upended by Mater Dei 42-14, while holding home field advantage on Friday, September 24 at San Clemente High’s Thalassa Stadium. The Tritons scored on its opening drive of the game as quarterback Travis Wilson connected with Jacob Graff for a 32-yard touchdown, but the Monarchs then unleashed their powerful offensive attack scoring four straight touchdowns for the 28-7 lead. Right before the half, Wilson found wide receiver Terrell Johnson for a 10-yard touchdown as the Tritons trailed 28-14 heading into the locker room. Mater Dei (1-2) then scored 14 unanswered points in the third quarter, while holding the Tritons scoreless in the fourth as San Clemente could not find a way to spark its offense for a comeback bid. Travis Wilson finished with 233 yards passing on the night to match his two touchdowns and one interception. The pick on Wilson came in the third quarter leaving the Monarchs with the ball at the Triton 10-yard line. Mater Dei went on to score a couple plays later off a 5-yard run by Josh Valdivia pushing the game further out of reach. On the flip side, Mater Dei quarterback Max Wittek fired off four touchdown passes for 314 yards—two of them finding top receiver Victor Blackwell. The USC-bound duo hooked up six times for a total of 184 yards and all of the receptions went for 15 yards or more including three over 40 yards (41, 48 and 45). Next 7 days: Oct. 1 at Newport Harbor, 7 p.m. NEXT GAME: October 1 vs. Newport Harbor Sailors Location: Newport Harbor Time: 7 p.m. 2009 record: 6-5 (3-2 league) 09 vs. SCHS: DNP Affiliation: Sunset Coach: Jeff Brinkley 2010 Team Overview: Coach Jeff Brinkley’s teams have grown accustomed to winning and have a battle ahead of them as they look to pull even with league rival Edison High. Newport has proven that they can compete in the tough Sunset league and this year, the Sailors, along with their 12 returning players, are hoping their talents will push them into the playoffs. Newport’s backfield was a key part of
their offense last season and this year, junior Buzzy Yokoyama (5-10, 200) is the key player the Tritons will have to stop if they’re going to serve the Sailors a loss. Yokoyama went berserk against Corona del Mar in the Battle of the Bay last Friday, running amok on the Sea Kings for 260 yards on 22 carries and four touchdowns while the Sailors strolled to a 35-13 victory. Gone is star WR/LB Cecil Whiteside who led the team in both receiving yards and tackles last season. Although Whiteside is gone to Cal, Newport Harbor has several solid defensive players in seniors JB Salem (6-4, 265, DT/OL), Parker Norton (5-9, 175, CB) and Ethan Cochran (6-1, 210, WR/DB) that should help keep offenses partially in check.
BOYS AND GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY • Both the boys and girls cross country teams competed in the Dana Hills Invitational on September 25. In San Clemente’s Boys Senior Division 1 three-mile run, the Tritons finished seventh with 211 points and a total time of 1:21:52.80. Dana Hills finished in first place on the day. Chris Dun (15:34.8) took the top spot for the Tritons finishing in 25th place, while Willie Griffith (41st, 16:00.4) and Brooks Bolsinger (51st, 16:18.1) rounded out the top three. In San Clemente’s Girls Senior Division 1 three-mile run, the Tritons finished fourth overall with a total of 145 points and a total time of 1:39:01.10. Heather Holloway (19:20.1) led in this division finishing 22nd, while Susie Flores (29th, 19:51.8) and Tatum Ohana (35th, 20:05.9) rounded out the top three. Next 7 days: Oct. 6 at League Cluster Meet #1 at Irvine Regional Park, 3:15 p.m.
GIRLS GOLF • The Lady Tritons (2-0
South Coast League, 3-0) posted back-to-back wins recently as they beat La Costa Canyon 208-219 on September 20 and then swung past San Juan Hills 216-233 on September 21. Against La Costa Canyon, Dawn Chapman finished with a 37 (+2) while Dani Weatherholt medaled on the day with a 36 (+1). The girls went on to face La Costa Canyon again on September 22 before facing Trabuco Hills at Bella Collina on September 27. Next 7 days: Oct. 5 vs. Mission Viejo at MVCC, 2:30 p.m.; Oct. 7 vs. Mission Viejo at Bella Collina, 2 p.m.
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Terrell Johnson (1) looks to evade a swarm of Monarch defenders last Friday. Photo by Brian Miller
GIRLS TENNIS • The Lady Tritons
lost 10-8 to Troy on September 21. Sophia Bott won all three of her sets 6-4 against Allison Radde in a key Round 2 singles match. The team went on to face Fountain Valley on September 23 before taking on Aliso Niguel on September 27 and Dana Hills on September 28. Next 7 days: Oct. 5 vs. Tesoro, 3 p.m.; Oct. 7 at Laguna Hills, 3 p.m.
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL • After a stellar
showing at the Dave Mohs Tournament earlier this month, the girls faced Edison on the road September 28 before participating in the Capo Valley Tournament October 1-2. Next 7 days: Oct. 5 at Dana Hills, 5 p.m.; Oct. 7 at San Juan Hills, 5 p.m.
BOYS WATER POLO • The Tritons
(0-1 South Coast League, 6-5) lost their first league game of the season to Dana Hills on September 21 as the Dolphins fired off a 19-17 win. This was a high-powered and high-scoring game as Dana Hills converted eight of 10 personal fouls, while San Clemente scored on 10 of 14 personal fouls. Jason Alosio led with four goals while Derek Cousineau, Tomas Mitchell and Chase Yu each had three goals each. The team then competed at the South Coast Tournament September 23-25 and went 1-3 during that time. The Tritons opened with a 14-7 loss to Servite, were edged 8-5 by Mission Viejo last Friday before splitting game last Saturday with a 10-7 win against University and a 6-4 loss to Edison. On September 28, the team hosted the highly-ranked El Toro Chargers. Next 7 days: Oct. 5 at Mission Viejo, 4 p.m.; Oct. 8-9 at So. Cal Invitational at Heritage Park, TBA
• ALUMNI UPDATE • Greenberger earns defensive award Vassar College senior Elysa Greenberger, a 2007 graduate of San Clemente High, helped the Brewers (7-2) to their best 9-game start since 1995 and earned Liberty League Defensive Performer of the Week for her performance. Greenberger contributed to solid defensive efforts and added three assists on corner kicks in the two Liberty League road wins last weekend. Greenberger accounted for both goals in the St. Lawrence game with two assists on corner kicks. Against Clarkson, Greenberger picked up an assist with a corner kick that was headed in for the first goal of the game. This is her first weekly award. Greenberger graduated from San Clemente High School where she lettered two years in soccer and was twice named All-League South Coast. Cornell excels on the pitch at New Mexico San Clemente High graduate and current University of New Mexico sophomore goalkeeper Kelli Cornell has posted 20 shutouts in 30 career starts for UNM and is now tied for second place on the Lobos’ all-time record list for shutouts in a career. She already holds the UNM all-time first place record for shutouts in a single year for the 13 she posted as a red-shirt freshman during the 2009 season. Cornell was named Mountain West Conference Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week in late August, which is the fourth of her career. She received the honor three times as a freshman goalie. Several weeks ago she took home the Milwaukee Cup Most Valuable Player honor for helping the Lobos win the tournament in several hard fought battles. In the most recent NCAA national polls, Cornell is ranked No. 5 in the country for Goals-Against Average (0.278) and No. 4 in the country for Save Percentage (.932). www.sanclementetimes.com