Patriot baseball squad enjoyed banner season
By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com
      When he was 18 years old Frank Pontello visited UC Riverside's baseball field for the first game of his collegiate career at the University of Eastern Michigan.
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One for the thumb?
      ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR CIF RINGS- The Viewpoint School boys' tennis team earned its fourth consecutive CIF-Southern Section championship with a victory over Cerritos at the Claremont Club. Said head coach Asif Azhar: "Winning the championship is special every time. Every year is a new challenge. ...
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Performance Zone offers means to increase physical fitness
      The Performance Zone, a Westlake Village performance training center for ages 7 and up, has fine-tuned a concept that has become notably popular across the country. In fact, its success has allowed the business to expand.
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OPHS lacrosse likely to join CIF
By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com
      This Tuesday night Oak Park High's lacrosse team may finally be granted its wish to join the CIF. According to OPHS athletic director Dick Billingsley, the Oak Park Unified School District will most likely approve a vote on Tuesday for the lacrosse team to be granted CIF eligibility for the sp...
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CLASS swimmers recognized
      Four CLASS Aquatics swimmers were honored at the Southern California Swimming National Top 16 banquet last month. The swimmers earned their ranking by placing in the top 16 in the nation in the 200-meter medley for the girls' 11-to-12 age group. The honorees were Ariana Peschke, Haley...
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Three claim state titles
By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com
      Three area athletes won individual titles during last weekend's CIF State Track and Field Championships at Sacramento City College. Cory Primm of Westlake High defended his 800 meter state championship in convincing fashion.
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Oak Park runner wins Future Track scholarship
      Lisa Rotenstein of Oak Park High has won the Future Track Running Club of Agoura Hills 2007 Scholarship Competition. Rotenstein participated in four years of track at Oak Park and three summers of cross country. During her senior year, she was the captain of the OPHS track team...
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Free football camp being conducted this summer
      The Conejo Valley NIKE SPARQ football combine will take place Sat., Aug. 11 at Calabasas High School. The event is free to participants. Check-in time is from 8 to 10 a.m. High school football players will learn combine training techniques for the 40-yard dash, shuttle drill, vertical ...
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WAGS team captures championship
      GOOD AS GOLD- The WAGS U-12 Gold team won the Camarillo Softball Tournament. Pictured in the front row from left to right are Emily Dinino, Jamie Depippo, Jenna Sugar and Carly Silliman. Middle row: Ava Jensen, Kelsey Haines, Caitlyn Morrison, Morgan Schlobohm, Kelly Spear, Chris...
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Chili Peppers remain red hot
      THEY'RE ON FIRE- The Red Hot Chili Peppers are on a roll. The girls' soccer team recently won three tournaments in a row, including the Santa Clarita Soccer Showdown and the Oxnard Sports Cup. Pictured in the back row from left to right are Jay Kerner, Cameron Cooper, Annie Lee, Avni Keshap, Aman...
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