July 17 community sports announcements, results, accomplishments
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Eight Frontier High cheerleaders were chosen for All-American recognition last week at the UCA Cheer Camp in Palm Springs. Pictured (l-r): Hannah Farnum, Taylor Faulkenberry, Taylor Webb, Julie McKindley, Amanda Whaley, Shelby Baird, Madi Darling and Lauren Gibson.
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Fifty-nine members of Frontier High School's 63-member cheer squad participated in the in the UCA Cheer Camp in Palm Springs last week. FHS placed second in the Elite Division for its extreme routine and won the "most spirited squad" award. The varsity, JV and freshmen teams are coached by Lisa Bolton and assistant Suzanne Sullivan. The camp included more than 500 girls.
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Club Jamba 12 Kathy won the recent Summer Soiree tournament at the Anaheim Convention Center. Team members include Coach Kathy Jackson, coach Coy Townson, Chandler Brown, Molly Cristobal, Gabrielle Dhanens, Lilly Graham, Maggie Herrera, Monisha Lewis, Alexus McLeod, McKenzie Miller, Kennadi Nelson, Morgan Townson, Kendall Yanez.
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By The Bakersfield Californian
Youth tackle football
Jack Frost League begins its season July 23. To sign up, call coach Jim (805) 829-4473
Soccer
The Bakersfield Adult Co Ed Soccer (ACES) League started registration for its fall league. Season begins on Sept. 15. Games on Saturday evenings at the State Farm Sports Village. Visit Bakersfieldaces.com or call Tim (661) 912-5495.
Softball
Bakersfield Nitro 18U seeking an outfielder/utility player. Call (661) 204-4543.
Accomplishments
Andrew Ariey of Bakersfield won the "Rock to Pier" 10K run July 7 at Morro Bay in 30 minutes, 10 seconds, the best among more than 900 competitors and about a minute off the record set by former Taft High standout and 2008 U.S. Olympian Billy Nelson.
Results
Track and field
The Kern County Athletic All-Stars youth track club had a strong showing at the USATF Region 14 (Northern and Central California) Championships with four regional champions and 14 top-three finishers. The Kern County Athletic All-Stars were lead by Malik Elizee, who won the 13-14 boys triple jump, placed second in the long jump, third in the 200 meter hurdles, and anchored the second-place 4x400 meter relay. Other regional champions for the All-stars included Marcel Avery (8U boys long jump), Ilan Katz (9-10 boys shotput) and the boys 11-12 4x400 meter relay team of Jose Colotl, Tony Hernandez, Adam Teasdale and Moises Medrano. The regional championships were the final tune-up before the National Junior Olympics in Houston.
Top placers
First: Marcel Avery, boys 8 LJ, 10-9.75; Ilan Katz, boys 9-10 SP, 27-02; Malik Elizee, boys 13-14 TJ, 37-10; Jose Colotol, Tony Hernandez, Adam Teasdale, and Moises Medrano, boys 11-12 4x400 relay, 4:18.24.
Second: Matthew Medrano, boys 9-10 1500m 5:20.84; Moises Medrano, boys 11-12 800, 2:22.71; Malik Elizee, boys 13-14 LJ, 17-4.25; Fred Weaver, boys 13-14 TJ, 37-02; Fred Weaver, Pedro Cruz, Joseph Dominguez, Malik Elizee, 13-14 boys 4x400 relay, 3:58.25.
Third: Matthew Medrano, boys 9-10 800 2:40.64; Nevin Diaz, boys 9-10 1500, 5:22.59; Moises Medrano, boys 11-12 1500, 4:49.16; Malik Elizee, boys 13-14 200h, 30.04; Fred Weaver, boys 13-14 HJ, 5-01.
Basketball
July 14 Basketball Universe Academy Summer Developmemt League scores
Grades K-4 (8.5-foot hoop)
Lakers 10, Clippers 8
Lakers 15, Bulls 14
(10-foot hoop)
Thunder 26, Heat 18
Celtics 34, Thunder 32 (OT)
Girls grades 5-6
Mercury 47,Sparks 33
Dream 23, Sparks 21
Boys grades 5-6
Spartans 59, Titans 29
Bulldogs 54, Runners 38
Girls grades 7-8
Cardinals 40, Huskies 39
Cardinals 29, Vols 26
Boys grades 7-8
Wildcats 22, Jayhawks 20,OT
Tarheels 36, Bluedevils 33
F/S girls
BUA AAU 26, Team #1 20
F/S boys
Team 2 44, Team 1 40
JV boys
Team 1 65, Stockdale HS 54
Bowling, high scores
Summer leagues, weeks 7-8
Regency Bowling Center
Men's 250-plus games : 300: Jimmy Hefley; 276: Nick Camba; 268: Diz Francisco; 258: Elwood Elliott; 256: Zack Newman; 254: Eric Grumbles; 253: Mike Long
Junior boys : 145: Noah Daunbach; 93: Kyler Cancio
Men's 700-plus series : 738: Jimmy Hefley; 726: Zack Newman; 725: Nick Camba; 705: Elwood Elliott
Junior boys : 460: Nick Mauldin
Women's 220-plus games : 255: Cynthia Carr; 246: Tracye Taylor; 225: MaryAnn Barker, Becky Hardwick; 224: Sophia Cole; 223: Veronica Davis
Junior girls : 83: Bradyn Reid
Women's 600-plus series: 684: Tracye Taylor; 643: Sophia Cole; 616: Becky Hardwick; 605: Veronica Davis
Junior girls : 427: Nicole Tweedy; 378: Justine TweedyAMF Southwest Lanes
Men's high games : 275: Vu Phan; 270: Jon Bradley; 268 -- Sonny Pollard; 267: Tyson Holder; 266: Phillip Chow; 260: Glenn Yeoman; 259: Norris Richards; 257: Jerome Ennis, Ron Erickson; 256: Herb Joke; 250: Jeff McMahan
Junior boys : 277: Andrew Svoren; 257: Cody Lewis; 202: Paul St. Laurent; 201: Tyler Samora
Men's high series : Junior boys: 739: Andrew Svoren; 667: Cody Lewis
Women's high games : 235: Patricia Cole; 205: Pat Jones
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