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Valley Sports Review
May 30th 2008

Elsinore’s Trevor Johnson pitches during the Tigers’ 4-0 shutout of Paramount on Saturday, May 24, to move to the Division III semifinals.	Jeff Ginnetti foul tips while at bat for Elsinore.	The Tigers celebrate several runs.	Fans watch from the football field bleachers during the Elsinore-Paramount game.
Justin Willis laughs after an awkward hit got him on base.	Elsinore’s Nico Paculba slides into second during last week’s game.

Temecula Valley against Redlands East Valley High
May 23rd 2008

Redlands player Clay Goodwin is tagged out by TVHS second baseman Michael Worthen.	Golden Bear Shane Phillips is safe at second.	Temecula pitcher Jesus Cortes	Temecula pitcher Jesus Cortes winds up.
Temecula’s Matt Daugherty hits a pop-up fly.	Brendon Kalfus comes to bat for the Golden Bears.

Softball season continues
May 16th 2008

Shelby Duplan of the Silver Bombers hits a single during the Bombers’ April 26 divisional playoff game against the Crushers at Abelia Sports Park. The players are part of the 12-and-under division of the French Valley Girls Softball Association. Kristen Williams is catcher for the Crushers.

Baylee Hendrickson of the Silver Bombers catches a foul ball and gets the out, as witnessed by Crushers Coach Eric Williams (left), third baseman Brandy Mora (center) and Silver Bomber Tori Alemany. The Crushers would go on to prevail 7-5 over the Silver Bombers.

Kaela Koza of the Crushers hits a single as Baylee Hendrickson catches for the Silver Bombers.

K.K. Rodriguez bunts for the Crushers.

Great Oak’s girls varsity softball
April 25th 2008

Temecula Valley’s Brooke White puts power into her pitch.	Temecula Valley’s Kanani Parker slams the ball to left field.	The Wolfpack celebrates their victory over the Golden Bears.	The Wolfpack’s Keila Elderts races to first base.
Jazmine Zamora goes to bat for Great Oak.	Golden Bear Hailey Froton keeps her eye on the ball.	Great Oak catcher Charlie Swanberg fires the ball back to the pitcher.

Track and Field Competition
April 18th 2008

Vista Murrieta pole vaulter Sarah Molenda easily clears the 7’6” mark in varsity competition.	Chaparral JV pole vaulter Bree Bowers makes it safely over the bar.	De Shawn Hawhorn of Chaparral sails over the bar in the high jump	Marissa Chavez of Vista Murrieta warms up for the discus throw.
Chaparral sophomore Ajay Sanani participates in the JV shot put event.	Jazae Akhtarknavari of Vista Murrieta flies over the last hurdle in this JV event.	Kairli Johnston glides into first place in a JV hurdle event.

Track and Field Competition
April 4th 2008

Varsity pole vaulter Keith Goode clears 10 feet, six inches.	Great Oak high jumper Pat Crane clears five feet, six inches.	First place finisher Haley Crone in the 300-meter hurdles.	JV runner Karin Binni takes first place in the 800-meter race.
Junior varsity shot-putter Ebony Avery	Jon Kancilia on his way to first place in the 110 high hurdles race.	Great Oak’s Chanel Calhoun carries the baton in her four-person JV relay event.	Temecula’s Emanual Cooper competes in the long jump.

Track and Field Competition
March 28th 2008

Kierra Auguster begins her 1600-meter race from lane 8.	Vista Murrieta senior Jake Carr in the discus throw competition	Vista Murrieta vaulter Andrew Olsen clears the bar with space to spare.	Sean Braswell flies high in the 300-meter high hurdles event.
Marc Groulx of Vista Murrieta runs a leg in the boys relay race.	Pole vaulter Calah Ayer easily clears the bar.

Temecula Valley High Track and Field Competition
March 21st 2008

Elsinore pole vaulter Claire Van Zanter easily clears the nine-foot, six-inch mark.	Temecula Valley pole vaulter Kaile Beckman	Temecula Valley’s Jeremiah Williams helps achieve victory for his team in this relay event.	Tiger Jimmy Blakley takes first place in the boys 110 hurdle.
Varsity runner Angie Sandoval took first place in the 1600 meter.	Tiger Marcus Davis’ height of five feet, four inches earns first place in the broad jump event.

Valley Sports Review
March 14th 2008

Greg Griffin's 1949 Buick sits on Front Street during the spring Rod Run in Old Town Temecula on Friday, March 7, 2008.	Geovanni Mejia, left, helps Henry Amparan polish his 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air during the spring Rod Run in Old Town Temecula on Friday, March 7, 2008.	XXX during the spring Rod Run in Old Town Temecula on Friday, March 7, 2008.	A rider in the over 55 race rounds turn four during the Tour de Murrieta on Saturday, March 8, 2008.
Melinda Weiner celebrates her first place finish in the women's category IV race during the Tour de Murrieta on Saturday, March 8, 2008.	Riders in the women's category IV heat round turn one during the Tour de Murrieta on Saturday, March 8, 2008.	A paramedic attends to a rider after a crash in the women's category IV race during the Tour de Murrieta on Saturday, March 8, 2008.	Paull Connolly makes adjustments to his bike before his race during the Tour de Murrieta on Saturday, March 8, 2008.

Fallbrook High for singles and doubles tennis
March 7th 2008

Colton Crowell shows his enthusiasm for the sport.

Braden Tenney keeps his eye on the (tennis) ball.

Dillon and Cody Mansor collide mid-court.

Josh Reyes stretches for a return.

Valley Sports Review
February 29th 2008

Great Oak's Matt Howard (2) can't beat an opponent to a header during the Wolfpack's 1-0 overtime loss to Arlington in the second round of Division II playoffs on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008.	Great Oak's Taylor Peters (7) struggles with an opponent for possession during the Wolfpack's 1-0 overtime loss to Arlington in the second round of Division II playoffs on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008.	Murrieta Valley's Cody Phillips (2) has the ball stripped away on his way to the basket during the Nighthawks 61-57 loss to La Habra in the second round of Division IIAA playoffs on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008.	Murrieta Valley's Dylan Bohanan (43) shoots during the Nighthawks 61-57 loss to La Habra in the second round of Division IIAA playoffs on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008.
The Murrieta Valley bench erupts after hitting a tying three-pointer late in the game during the Nighthawks 61-57 loss to La Habra in the second round of Division IIAA playoffs on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008.	A Paloma Valley player, right, goes head to head with an opponent during the Wildcats' 3-0 win over California High School in the girls soccer Division IV second round on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008. Paloma Valley will face Serrano in the quarterfinals on Friday.	A Paloma Valley player is upended after jumping for a header during the Wildcats' 3-0 win over California High School in the girls soccer Division IV second round on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008. Paloma Valley will face Serrano in the quarterfinals on Friday.	A Palomar Valley player, right, tries to win a ball in the air during the Wildcats' 3-0 win over California High School in the girls soccer Division IV second round on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008. Paloma Valley will face Serrano in the quarterfinals on Friday.

This week in valley sports
February 22nd 2008

Chaparral's Haviland Smith (4) wins the ball during the Pumas' 1-0 win against Rialto on Friday, Feb. 15, 2008.	Chaparral's Brett Symonds (9) goes up for a header attempt during the Pumas' 1-0 win against Rialto on Friday, Feb. 15, 2008.	Elsinore's Meaghan Poland (11) shoots during the Tigers' 21-11 win over Fullerton on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2008 to advance to the division VI quarterfinals.	Elsinore goalie Kalyn Keogan blocks a shot during the Tigers' 21-11 win over Fullerton on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2008 to advance to the division VI quarterfinals.
Great Oak's Jazmine Zamara (12) shoots during the Wolfpack's 60-37 playoff win against Alhambra on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008.	Great Oak's Jesse Phimmasouk (24), left, and Lindsay Sherbert (35) fight for the ball on the floor during the Wolfpack's 60-37 playoff win against Alhambra on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008.	Murrieta Valley players talk strategy during a time out during the Nighthawks' 18-2 victory against Don Lugo in the first round of playoffs on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008.	A Murrieta Valley player winds up for a high pass during the Nighthawks' 18-2 victory against Don Lugo in the first round of playoffs on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008.

FVGSA tryouts at Abelis Sports Park on Saturday, Feb. 2.
February 15th 2008

Hayley Lawson prays she makes the cut.	Tyler King has excitement to spare.	Samantha Dale looks to the officials for a reaction to her performance.	Skyla Turnball thinks this is so easy, she hits one pitch with her eyes closed.
Katy Peterson gets advice from Coach Adrian Custodio.	Brynna Laning nabs a grounder.	Perri Sparano keeps her eye on the ball.	Samantha Dale not only loves the games but is good at it!

Pumas’ 59-38 loss to the Nighthawks
February 1st 2008

Murrieta Valley's Jake Tarabilda (3) gets knocked down as Chaparral's Gary Sterndale (23) shoots during the Pumas' 59-38 loss to the Nighthawks on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008.

Murrieta Valley's Bryce Lenhart (51) shoots over Chaparral's Jacob Pino (30) during the Pumas' 59-38 loss to the Nighthawks on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008.

Pumas vs Nighthawks
February 1st 2008

Chaparral's Josh Hyink (8) and Murrieta Valley's Cameron Halliday (21) battle for possession during the Pumas' 4-0 over the Nighthawks at the Birdsall Sports Park on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008.

Chaparral's Antonio Amaya (6) tries to get around Murrieta Valley's Chris Murphy (17) during the Pumas' 4-0 over the Nighthawks at the Birdsall Sports Park on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008.

Murrieta Valley goalie Robby Gogatz (1) tries to get the ball before Chaparral's Brett Symonds (9) can make a header during the Pumas' 4-0 over the Nighthawks at the Birdsall Sports Park on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008.

Temescal Canyon Varsity Titans
February 1st 2008

Titan Sean McCarthy drives toward the basket with Murrieta Nighthawk Chris Randolph.

Titan forward Randy Powelson scores a slam dunk.

Temescal Canyon senior forward, Kyler Pulley makes this basket despite an attempted block by Murrieta Valley senior guard, Zach Sewitsky.

Warrior Classic basketball tournament
January 18th 2008

Nick Paladino (#21) drives down the court, ignoring the Bronco defense.	Temecula’s Brandon Pina goes up for a basket during the team’s loss to Rancho Bernardo.	Khari Williams races around his opponent to get to the basket.	Josh Richardson hangs on to the ball while figuring out his next move.
The Broncos block the way of Golden Bear Adam Pulsipher.	Andy Farma takes a shot as Temecula tries to catch up to Rancho Bernardo.

Temecula Valley High School
January 11th 2008

Brandon Pina grabs this rebound, to a Warrior’s surprise.	Andy Farra makes a drives for a lay-up basket.	Temecula’s Josh Richardson intercepts a goal attempt by Fallbrook.	Khari Williams tries to prevent a Warrior from getting the ball.
John Buford (#5) and Adam Pulsipher (#41) both go up for the rebound.	Temecula’s Josh Richardson looks for a shot around Fallbrook’s defense.	Khari Williams (#3) competes for a rebound at the Warrior basket.

Despite a light rain, home team Vista Murrieta won 2-0 over La Paloma in girls varsity soccer on Thursday, Dec. 20.
January 4th 2008

Vista Murrieta’s Rhesa Ferrigno (#11) backs up Samantha Stiles (#17) as she attempts to steal the ball from a La Paloma player.	Vista Murrieta’s Holly Gamester	Vista Murrieta goalie Corinne Cook sends the ball toward the other end of the field.	Forward Samantha Stiles uses her head in passing the ball to a teammate.
Monique Ybarra kicks the ball back into the game.	Vista Murrieta’s Ashley Tousignant defends her team’s goal.

Murrieta Valley boys basketball
December 28th 2007

Guard Chris Randolph grabs a rebound as Murrieta Valley controls the game.	Guard Zach Sewitsky threads his way through Chino’s defense on his way to the basket.	Forward Bryce Lenhart overcomes the defense to score.	Surrounded by Chino players, forward Brian Ball looks for an open teammate.
Going airborne, Zach Sewitsky is unstoppable on the court.	Murrieta Valley’s Jake Tarabilda tangles with a Chino player in pursuit of the ball.

Vista Murrieta varsity girls water polo.
December 21st 2007

Shelbie Pierce tries to decide where to throw the ball.	Sam Callahan attempts to score for her team.	Shannon Haas makes sure she keeps the ball in her possession.	Goalie Hannah MacDonald tosses the ball down the pool.
Shelbie Ashbrook struggles with a La Sierra player for control of the ball.

TVHS won 62-60 over Santiago High School (Corona) on Monday, Dec. 3rd at Temecula Valley High School.
December 14th 2007

Temecula Valley High senior Dejuan Copeland goes for a lay up during a close game.	6’1 junior guard Devin Dyer, #1, fights for the ball on his way to scoring 13 points against Santiago.	6’4” senior guard Matt Rosser puts in two for Temecula Valley High.	Despite a determined defense, 6’3” junior guard Andrew Pulsipher, #15, goes up for a basket.
An airborne Dejuan Copeland keeps Santiago’s defense off guard under the basket.	6’3” senior guard Siaki Cravens, #21, puts in two of his 24 points, making him high scorer for the evening.	5’8” Dejuan Copeland, Pt. guard, tries to pass the ball to an open teammate.	Siaki Cravens, #21, leads his team to a tightly fought victory over Santiago 62-60.

Valley Sports Review
December 7th 2007

Chaparral’s Rebecca Waltrip attempts to chase down Elsinore’s Julie Cooper to get the ball back.	Elsinore goalie Kalyn Keoga and Kolby Pronenko fail to prevent Chaparral’s attacker, Brooke Martin, from scoring.	Elsinore’s Christina Johnson (#3) contemplates her next action.	Elsinore’s Megan Poland has her eye on the ball even though Chaparral’s Brooke Martin has possession.
Elsinore’s Kolby Pronenko keeps a lookout for her opponents as she moves the ball down the pool.	Elsinore’s Brianne Capobianco readies to throw the ball to an open teammate.	Chaparral goalie Tayler Jones catches her breath during a busy day at the net.	Elsinore’s Megan Gugerty sends a pass toward a teammate.
Elsinore’s Kolby Pronenko manages to get the ball around Chaparral attacker Mackenzie Mone.

On Nov. 8 Upland traveled to Chaparral for a water polo match-up. The Pumas won at home 18-3.
November 16th 2007

Freshman Sean Shughrou shows some muscle in this goal attempt.	Chaparral senior Eric Donohoo scores despite the long reach of Upland’s goalie.	Senior Steven Tennant scores one of Chaparral’s 18 goals.	Chaparral junior Trevor Sprague passes the ball before an Upland player gets to it.
Chaparral junior Jared Fadden scores with a splash.	Chaparral’s goalie, Austin Ramer, successfully deflects an attempted score by Upland.

Temecula Valley varsity girls volleyball triumphed over Chaparral in three games Tuesday, October 16, at TVHS.
November 9th 2007

Chaparral’s Jordan Kennedy gets ready to pass the ball to a teammate.	Puma Susan Berg prepares to pass the ball.	Golden Bear Jordan Kennedy connects with a pass from a teammate before the game.	Chanelle Clark (#5) and Kelly Bacon team up for a successful return of a volley to Chaparral.
Temecula’s Emily Grey (#9) sets the ball up for a teammate.	Natalie Walwick’s spike is blocked by Temecula’s Kelly Bacon and Chanelle Clark.

The Murrieta Valley varsity boys water polo team wins 18-6 over Temecula Valley High School at TVHS on Tuesday, October 16.
November 2nd 2007

Murrieta junior Anthony Nanci scores despite Andree Diaz’s effort to block his shot.	Murrieta junior Jack Jurasky is pursued by Temecula Valley’s Julien Deroeuz.	Jordan Koeppen’s shot is blocked by Temecula’s goalie, Tyler Schulenberg.	Murrieta senior Kyle King attempts to block this Temecula scoring effort.
Temecula’s Nate Anderson and Andree Diaz team up to block a scoring effort by Murrieta senior Jordan Koeppen.	Murrieta senior Jordan Koeppen winds up to score one of Murrieta Valley’s 18 goals.	Chris Holdaway powers a throw past the goalie to score for Temecula Valley.

Elsinore freshmen succumbed 8-7 in sudden death at last Friday’s water polo tournament at Vista Murrieta High School.
October 12th 2007

Jordan Crowder, a freshman at Elsinore High School, keeps moving toward the goal.	Elsinore’s Zaragasa fires away despite blocking attempts by an El Madina player.	Elsinore’s goalie, Steven Adams, successfully blocks a shot by an El Madina player.	Elsinore’s Henson aims to score.
Jordan Crowder takes his time to make his pass count.	Elsinore’s Freedman struggles with an El Madina player as he prepares to pass the ball.	Ron Jonason photos

Temecula Valley girls varsity tennis players battled Cajon High School in singles and doubles matches at TVHS Sept. 27.
October 5th 2007

Temecula Valley’s Laura McDonald keeps the ball in play during a doubles match against Cajon High.	Temecula’s Madison McLaughlin returns the volley in her singles match.	Claire Hizon fends off a ball aimed right at her by her Cajon High opponent.	Temecula’s Makena Thiesfeld sends the ball sailing over the net while keeping her balance.
Ron Jonason photos	Ron Jonason photos

VALLEY SPORTS REVIEW
September 28th 2007

Great Oak’s Jake Bennett aims for the goal during a recent game against Martin Luther King High School.	Great Oak senior Paul Nagle confronts the opposing goalie during a very exciting and close game.	Darren Settie maintains control of the ball despite a strong effort by a Martin Luther King player.	Patrick Slane readies to shoot the ball down the pool.
Cole VandenBerg is pursued by Adrian Parra of Martin Luther King.

Chaparral High School traveled to Fallbrook on September 6 to scrimmage against the Warriors and Valley Center.
September 14th 2007

Hillary DeCari sets up to score.	Brittany McKelvie crowds the net getting ready for the ball.	Kelly Fidero gets airborne returning a volley.	Susan Berg crouches down to make a save.
Hillary DeCari makes an all-out effort to keep Fallbrook from scoring.

Temecula Valley Soccer Academy U5 (under age 5) teams played several games at Ronald Reagan Sports Park last Saturday. The Golde
August 31st 2007

Jack of the Red Dragons has one powerful kick.	Blue Dragon Holly concentrates on her technique.	Trevor looks to score for the Blue Dragons.	Red Dragon Owen takes an unexpected break from the action.
Mick shows his enthusiasm for soccer and the Blue Dragons.	Morgan, a Golden Bear Crocodile player, races across the field.	Blue Dragon Shea is a fierce competitor.	Breanne and Megan find that teamwork builds friendships.
Megan of the Red Dragons knows exactly where she is going.

Temecula Pee Wee Football was underway August 6 at Patricia H. Birdsall Sports Park as the Golden Bruins held their first practi
August 17th 2007

Daniel Gay can’t wait for the season to get underway.	The Golden Bruins practice defensive moves.	Patric Areyan practices his kicking.	Quarterback Kellen Mataafa is looking good!
Mathew Stroder runs as part of the warm-up exercises.	Ryan Brownfield made his catch before being tackled by a teammate.	Ryan Smith is going to be hard to catch this season.

On August 4, the Valley News was at Ronald Reagan Sports Park for the Temecula Valley Inline Hockey Association’s fall season as
August 10th 2007

Chloe Amirrezvani is poised to play some hockey with the boys.	Carter Herrera anticipates the next set of instructions during his assessment.	On the move, Luke Van Laeys displays his speed on wheels.	Well-prepared with safety gear, Evan Blaskovich is ready for action.
Brendon Hersey takes a breather from his evaluation.	Luke Van Laeys waits for a turn to show his stuff.

The Valley News caught up with members of the Temecula Valley Soccer Academy as they trained at Patricia H. Birdsall Sports Park
August 3rd 2007

Sarah Desilet practices moving the ball down the field.

On July 14, Vail Ranch Elementary School in Murrieta was the site of a great YMCA flag football match-up between the Chargers an
July 20th 2007

Charger Everett Foley halts a member of the Saints far from the goal line.	Charger Everett Foley pulls the flag from a Saints player.	Saints player Hayden Cook thanks little sister Loren for her support.	Ready to pass, Forest Sadlon of the Chargers aims carefully toward his intended receiver.
Saints player Kyle Osborn powers down the field.	Charger Connor Rommerswinkel races ahead during a play.	Jacob Vasquez of the Saints looks for a touchdown.

Saturday, June 30, saw Little League All-Star action in Murrieta between Temecula Valley and Menifee Valley.
July 6th 2007

William Denke comes to bat for Temecula.	Temecula Valley’s pitcher, David Camacho, winds up.	Pitcher Ryan Edinger performs well for his team.	Temecula Valley All-Star Mark Skeans comes to bat.
Anthony Villa of Menifee Valley connects with the pitch.	Robertson is safe at home despite a stellar effort by Camacho.

Locals participate in Camp Pendleton Mud Run
June 29th 2007

Ron Jonason photos

On June 9, the Canyon Lake Angels took on the TemeculaValley Nationals.
June 22nd 2007

Sammy Stretch of the Canyon Lake Angels is safe at first base! The Angels battled the Temecula Valley Nationals at Ronald Reagan Sports Park in Temecula.	Coyne slides safely into second despite the best efforts of the Angels’ second baseman, Dillon Smith.	Nationals pitcher Evens winds up.	Foulk comes to bat for the Nationals.
Ron Jonason photos

The Lake Elsinore Storm took to San Diego’s PETCO Park to the play the San Jose Giants on June 9 during the Sixth Annual Major L
June 15th 2007

The Storm’s powerful starting pitcher, Brent Carter	Storm first baseman Craig Cooper stays alert.	Matt Antonelli at bat for the Storm	The Giants send Antoan Richardson to bat.
The Storm’s Juan Ciriaco slides safely into home.	Ron Jonason photos	Ron Jonason photos	Ron Jonason photos
Ron Jonason photos

This week we bring you Little League action on Saturday, May 19. The Giants were victorious 11 to the National’s 7.
May 25th 2007

Mason Beeman slides into home plate	Chris Fallone hit home run for his Giant’s team	Giant’s Bryson Gaitan connects	Giants ‘Matt Mabee, and Clint Perez
2nd baseman Clint Perez tags Alex Loskutoff out at 2nd base.	The Giant’s Hunter Burgett slides into home base.	Timothy Lowery snags this pop up fly ball.	Washington Nationals pitcher, Clint Perez

This week it is Great Oak vs Vista Murrieta at Great Oak on May 11. Great Oak fell to Vista Murrieta.
May 18th 2007

Vista Murrieta’s Johnson	Great Oak’s Varsity Softball team at the conclusion of their last game of the season	Vista Murrieta’s Johnson helps her team win Friday over Great Oak High School’s final game of the season.	Vista Murrieta’s Tatum Edwards
Vista Murrieta’s Raffarty

On Wednesday, May 2, Chaparral High School took on Temecula Valley High at home for tennis.
May 11th 2007

Chaparral’s Ryan Baird enthusiastically participates in a doubles match.	Taylor Witt from Chaparral competes in a singles match.	Chaparral players Josh Hyink and Ryan Baird during a doubles match.	Temecula Valley’s George Fong takes part in a singles match.
Kevin Courtney from Temecula Valley reaches high in this doubles match against Chaparral.	Josh Hyink from Chaparral serves in a doubles match.	Nicholas Ma from Temecula Valley in a doubles match against Chaparral.

This week covers the April 26 track and field
May 4th 2007

Chaparral’s Kim Schiavone flies over the last obstacle in the high hurdles event.	Chaparral pole vaulter Tyler Wallace clears 11 feet, 6 inches.	Temecula Valley varsity pole vaulter Kailey Beckman aims for 9 feet.	Carly Burgess of Chaparral’s JV team takes first place in the girls 100.
Chaparral JV high-jumper Nathan Hackbarth clears 5 feet, 6 inches.	Chaparral’s Jacob Hyink competes in the discus throw event.	Summer Enalen of Chaparral places second in the varsity girls 300 hurdles.

Temecula Valley traveled to Murrieta Vista
April 27th 2007

Murrieta junior varsity broad-jumper Ben Ijah	Murrieta’s Carl McLargo won the varsity high hurdels event.	Temecula Valley varsity discus competitor Blake Harrah	Participants begin the varsity girls’ one-mile event.
Denise Van De Mortel of Temecula Valley’s varsity team cleanly clears the pole.

It was opening day action on at The Diamond in Lake Elsinore when the Storm took on the Mavericks April 12. The Storm was victor
April 20th 2007

Storm third baseman Matt Antonelli hits a double in the first inning.	Storm pitcher Brenton Carter allowed 6 runs (5 earned) on 10 hits while striking out 3 in 5 2/3 innings.	Maverick pitcher Paul Fagan	Chad Huffman is safe as he slides into home to score one for the Storm.
The Storm’s Nick Crosta hits a grand slam over the left-field fence for his second homer of the season to highlight a five-run third inning.

March 31 saw great Wildomar Little League action!
April 13th 2007

A Wildomar Oriole swings away!	Dodger cheerleaders Hannah Underwood and Kaitie Bellmyer rally their team.	Oriole Courtney is one serious batter!	Adrian scores another run for the Orioles.
Tanner knows he has added another run to his team’s score as he confidently slides to home base.	Adrian’s spectacular slide into home adds another run for his team.	Wildomar Dodger Michael obviously enjoys himself while sizing up the situation.

March 28 saw Murrieta Valley’s girls softball take on Great Oak. Home team Murrieta prevailed 3-0.
April 6th 2007

Great Oak pitcher Brianna Godfredson	Brianna Godfredson’s quick throw beats Murrieta’s batter, Taylor Sepulveda, to first.	Murrieta’s Kim Baker slides into second.	Murrieta pitcher Lindsey Sisk
Great Oak’s Jessica Makwinski	Murrieta’s Taylor Sepulveda is out at first.	Alex Emeterco knows to let this one go.	Jasmine Zanora (#4) warms up.

A track and field event pitting Great Oak against Chaparral was held at Great Oak High School on March 22.
March 30th 2007

Chaparral’s Adam Rosney takes first place in the boys 1600-meter race.	Great Oak’s Jelisa Rucker takes first place in the JV girls low hurdles.	Great Oak’s Brian Covington takes first place in the varsity boys 1600 with a time of 4:40.	Great Oak’s Chris Lawson takes first place in the varsity boys 110 high hurdles.
Chaparral’s Sierra Vega takes first place in the JV girls 1600-meter race.	Girls varsity 1600-meter entrants at the starting line.

On March 7 the Great Oak Wolfpack traveled to Fallbrook to take on the Warriors in varsity tennis. Fallbrook prevailed 11-7.
March 16th 2007

Max Bjoin	Braden Tenney	Brandt BookLamer	Josh Reyes
Michael Griffin	Michael Griffin	Brian Stranshein	Brandt BookLamer

The Chino Tournament game between the varsity teams from Chaparral and Ramona was held at Chaparral on Friday, March 2. Chaparra
March 9th 2007

Chaparral’s Ernie Guerrero is ready for the pitch.	Chaparral relief pitcher Robbie Brantly contemplates his next pitch.	Chaparral first baseman Cory Green	Chaparral starting pitcher John Gentile
Donny McCleary of Chaparral reaches first base.	Brock Techeyea slides into second base for Chaparral.	John Gentile fires away for Chaparral.	Josh Dexheimer of Chaparral narrowly avoids a head-on collision with third baseman Woodruff from Ramona.

This week saw first round CIF playoff action in boys varsity basketball between Chaparral and Valencia. Home team Chaparral prev
March 2nd 2007

Quincy Perry of Chaparral battles with Ralph Anumba of Valencia.	Chaparral’s Jake Johnston	Chaparral’s Jeff Stephens rises to the occasion!	A slam dunk by Chaparral’s Quincy Perry
Chaparral’s Jacob Pino scores!	Chaparral’s Jake Johnston	Jake Johnston scores	Chaparral’s Jake Johnston successfully grabs the rebound.

This week the Valley News covers the first round of girls varsity water polo CIF playoffs. Murrieta Valley took on Palm Desert F
February 23rd 2007

Murrieta’s Mallory Montano	Murrieta’s Amy Rose scores.	Murrieta’s Janessa Johnson aims to pass to a teammate.	Wendy Nicklaus
The final score board: Murrieta 16, Palm Desert 3	Murrieta’s Keely Dayen

This week we bring you water polo between the Chaparral High School Pumas and Great Oak High School’s Wolf Pack. Chaparral was v
February 2nd 2007

Chaparral goalie Taylor Jones	Great Oak’s Reyna Lewis is pursued by Chaparral’s Tierra Shelton Winkenweder.	Chaparral’s Makenzie Mane	Time out for coaching!
Chaparral’s Brooke Martin	Chaparral’s Mackenzie Mane in hot pursuit of Great Oak’s Melanie Johansen	Chaparral’s Meredith Eckard and Great Oak’s Stephanie Winkenweder

On Wednesday, January 17, the Murrieta Valley High School Nighthawks boys varsity basketball team played the Golden Bears at Tem
January 26th 2007

Murrieta’s Cody Phillips attempts to foil Temecula’s Billy Thompson’s layup.	Murrieta’s Dylan Bohanan and Billy Thompson compete for the rebound.	Airborne!	Temecula’s Kirby Ruiz races down the court.
Murrieta’s Dylan Bohanan grabs the rebound with teammate Bryce Lenhart close at hand.	High five!

Water polo is the subject of this week’s gallery. The game was played on January 8 at Great Oak High School. Great Oak was the v
January 19th 2007

Great Oak’s Rayna Lewis seizes control of the ball as Chaparral’s Brooke Martin seeks to change that.	Chaparral’s Merrideth Eckard throws to her team.	Great Oak’s goalie, Jackie Hjeimstead, blocks a shot by Chaparral’s team captain, Mackenzie Mono.	Chaparral’s Terro Shelton attempts to block a shot by Great Oak’s Katie Gorbace.
Chaparral’s Brooke Martin, firmly in control of the ball.	Chaparral’s Kristen Baber	Chaparral’s Mono attempts to score as Great Oak’s Katie Gorbace looks on.	Chaparral team captain Mono struggles with Great Oak’s Stephanie Wink for control of the ball.

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