Men’s Soccer Magical Run Ends
By Scott Craig   |   December 3, 2024

Westmont men’s soccer (12-5-4), the first group of Warriors to make an appearance in a NCAA DII tournament, lost to Cal Poly Pomona, 2-1, in the Super Region 4 Bracket on Nov. 22 in Wichita Falls, Texas.  The Warriors’ magical run included coming back from a two-goal deficit to defeat Fresno Pacific 3-2 and claim […]

Volleyball Celebrates Seniors
By Scott Craig   |   November 5, 2024

The Westmont women’s volleyball team (10-9, 5-7 PacWest) will celebrate its seniors Kaili Hashimoto, Sara Krueger, and Taylor Distelberg on Friday, Nov. 1, at 7 pm prior to a match against Menlo College in Murchison Gym. Krueger leads the team with 179 kills. The Warriors have been stuck in the middle of the 14-team PacWest […]

 

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Golf Teams Swing Early Wins
By Scott Craig   |   October 22, 2024

Westmont men’s and women’s golf received multiple honors from the PacWest Conference after outstanding performances at the Westmont Invitational earlier this month at Sandpiper Golf Club in Goleta.  The women’s team was named the PacWest Women’s Golf Team of the Week after capturing the tournament title with a four-stroke victory over both Point Loma and […]

Scheffler Putter Raffle
By Scott Craig   |   October 8, 2024

As part of the Westmont Classic Golf Tournament, the college will raffle off a TaylorMade Spider Tour X putter with the cover autographed by Scottie Scheffler. The golf tournament, which raises funds for student scholarships, will be held on Friday, Oct. 4, from noon to 6 pm at Glen Annie Golf Club. A barbecue dinner […]

Guerrero Scores Weekly Honors 
By Scott Craig   |   September 17, 2024

Westmont junior Erik Guerrero has been named the PacWest Men’s Soccer Player of the Week in the first such award of the year. Guerrero scored goals in both of the Warriors’ games last week. In the season opener against Simon Fraser (B.C.) on Sept. 5, Guerrero’s penalty kick in the 67th minute drew the Warriors […]

Acolytes of St. Andrews visit Montecito Club and Pronounce it Magnificent
By Jeff Wing   |   August 27, 2024

The Montecito Club is unique – a sometimes-tiring adjective that doesn’t say a helluva lot. “How unique?” Thank you for asking. For starters, the MC’s Director of Agronomy is a guy named Tennessee McBroom, if you can imagine. McBroom is the soil and turf scientist whose Hulk-like green thumb has helped elevate the Montecito Club […]

New Golf Coach Joins Warriors
By Scott Craig   |   August 20, 2024

Leo Maes, former head golf coach at Chandler-Gilbert Community College in Arizona, will serve as the next head coach for Westmont’s men’s and women’s golf teams. Maes previously was the head coach for four years at Glendale Community College and three years as an assistant at Mesa Community College.  “He brings a well-rounded track record […]

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  • Swing for a Cause
    By Scott Craig   |   July 30, 2024

    The Westmont Golf Classic, a charity golf tournament started in 2008 to raise funds for student scholarships, returns Friday, Oct. 4, at the Glen Annie Golf Club, 405 Glen Annie Road in Goleta. Registration is $200 per golfer and includes: 18 holes of golf with cart; tri-tip BBQ dinner, on-course games, raffles and awards. Additional […]

    Santa Barbara’s Spirit of Giving Takes Center Court
    By Jamie Knee   |   July 2, 2024

    Santa Barbara’s spirit of giving back permeates every corner, a truth I constantly witness as a writer chronicling the vibrant lifestyles of our community. This truth shines brightly in Ajay Mitchell, a local sports hero who isn’t just electrifying audiences with his performance for the UCSB Gauchos, but also leaving a lasting impression through his […]

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    All Santa Barbara Schools Track and Field Meet at Westmont College
    By Cierra Nervo   |   June 25, 2024

    Nearly 400 students on Friday, May 24th, competed in the eleventh annual All Santa Barbara and Montecito Schools Track and Field Meet at Westmont College. In grades four through six, students competed in 11 events, ranging from the high jump to the 800-meter run. Peabody Charter School emerged as the overall meet champion, followed by […]

    A Season for Santa Barbara Baseball
    By Jamie Knee   |   June 11, 2024

    This week, UCSB Baseball will make history by hosting an NCAA regional tournament for the first time. The Gauchos’ remarkable journey this season goes beyond wins and losses; it’s a testament to resilience and the indomitable human spirit. Despite facing challenges that could have derailed many teams, these obstacles only strengthened their bond and galvanized […]

    Seventh Annual American Riviera Classic Pickleball Tournament: A Community Triumph
    By Zach Rosen   |   May 28, 2024

    Santa Barbara recently hosted the 7th annual American Riviera Classic Pickleball tournament, an event that has grown from a small gathering to a prominent community affair. Coordinated by USAPA Pickleball Ambassadors Richard Salzberg and Barb Kloos, the tournament had 275 participants this year, reflecting the sport’s exponential growth in the region. Pickleball – a sport […]

    New Home Run King
    By Scott Craig   |   May 7, 2024

    Westmont’s Daniel Patterson rewrote the baseball record book April 26 in Irvine, but the Warriors (33-15-3, 23-8-1 PacWest) fell out of contention for their first PacWest Conference Championship.  Patterson belted two solo home runs in the first game – one in the fifth inning and another in the sixth. That brought his season total to […]

    Sophomore Golfer Takes Eighth on Hawaii
    By Scott Craig   |   April 30, 2024

    Peyton Hendricks was the Westmont men’s golf team’s top finisher, tying for eighth place with a three-day score of 227 at the PacWest Men’s Golf Championship on Mauna Lani’s North Course on the Big Island.  “Peyton improved his score every day with his best score being on the final day,” said Westmont’s head coach Josh […]

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