Conejo Valley teams excel in soccer, baseball
     THE HEAT IS ON- The Inferno, a U-10 AYSO girls' team from Region 4 (Agoura, Westlake, Oak Park and Calabasas) won the Section 10 championship in Bakersfield and advance to the state tournament next month, also in Bakersfield. Pictured in the front row from left are Molley Agapiou, Allison E...
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At playoff time, young athletes go to the hoop
     BIG WINS- The Rockets, a fifth-grade Agoura Youth Basketball Association boys' basketball team, display their first-place trophies for most consecutive wins this season (seven) as well as second-place championship trophies. Back row: coaches Dwayne Walker (left) and Tim Ramos. Middle row from left: ...
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Marmonte softball teams dominating non-league foes
By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com
      Early season results suggest the Marmonte League is going to be a powerhouse in high school softball this year. Through Tuesday's games, according to MaxPreps.com, the league's eight schools had compiled a 24-9 overall record.
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Tensions rise between Oaks Christian, TCAA
In an 8-4 vote, Tri-Counties Athletic Association recommends OCHS search for a new place to compete
By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com
      The TriCounties Athletic Association has sent a message to Oaks Christian: We no longer want you in our leagues. Please find somewhere else to play sports. Oaks Christian's response: We're not going anywhere.
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Local lacrosse action heats up
      With an 8-7 win over Agoura last week, Newbury Park (2-0) closed to within a win of first place in the Southern California Lacrosse Association's Conejo Valley Varsity League. Although Agoura (3-1) lost its first game of the season, they also beat Calabasas 12-4 earlier in the week...
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Many locals earn All-TVL recognition
      The Tri-Valley League has announced its All-League teams for boys' and girls' basketball, boys' and girls' soccer, and girls' water polo. Many area athletes were recognized for their excellent achievements this winter.
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Marmonte's finest athletes honored for wintertime work
      Call it a clean sweep for the Simi Valley High boys' basketball team. Simi Valley seniors Lorne Jackson and Michael Meza have been named co-Players of the Year in the Marmonte League. Jackson was also honored as Ventura County Most Valuable Player by CaliforniaPreps.com.
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Smith gains induction into V.C. Hall of Fame
Cross country, track coach built a powerhouse program at Oak Park
By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com
      For years, Kevin Smith and Jim Bittner have set a standard of excellence in coaching. Now, the two top coaches will be rewarded with a prestigious local honor- induction into the Ventura County Hall of Fame.
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The weekend's best bet: Dodgeball in Westlake
      Looking for a little something different this weekend? Try playing dodgeball, or at least go watch others fight for survival if you're too chicken to compete. The Performance Zone in Westlake Village is hosting its firstever Dodgeball Tournament Sunday beginning at 10 a.m.
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