July 3 community sports announcements, acomplishments
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3 of 6Mamba's AAU travel girls basketball team went undefeated in the JV division at the UCSB team camp in Santa Barbara June 23-25. Pictured (l-r): Heidi Hernandez, UCSB assistant, Kylie Chavez, Katrina Cantu, Vanessa Spears, Jasmin Dixon, UCSB coach, Aubrey Stone, Ashlyn Queen. Not pictured: Kylah McMillon, Zharia McCollum.
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4 of 6The Bakersfield Northwest 9U all-stars placed second among seven teams in the District 5 state qualifier last week to advance to the Cal Ripken Central California State Tournament July 10-15 in Fresno. Front row: Aaron Martinez, Alan Feria, Landon Gonzalez, Edwin Solis, Griffen Scarry. Middle: Daniel Felix, Joshua Reiswig, Milo Villalobos, Asher Allison, Giancarlo Sacco, Landon Riley. Coaches: John Sacco, Matthew Riley, Brock Allison.
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6 of 6The Greenfield Baseball Associations Shetland divison 5- and 6-year-olds won the Southern California Northern Region Pony All Star District Championship tournament. For the second time in GBA's history, the all-star team will advance to the regional tournament in Simi Valley.
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By The Bakersfield Californian
Baseball
11U travel team seeking players for 2012-13 season. Call (661) 487-9331. or email rmorales10@bak.rr.com
Basketball
Girls AAU team Mamba will have a free open gym workout for any 8th, 9th or 10th grader who may be interested trying out for the team from 6-8 p.m Thursday (July 5) at Actis Junior High. For more information, contact coach Paul Chavez (661) 204-7468.
Fencing
Fencing camp at Centre Stage studio starting July 16. Deadline for early registration is July 9. Beginners are welcome, ages 8-80. Call Dan (661) 588-0297. There will be no fencing July 4.
Softball
Think you can hit a top-level softball pitcher? If you have an extra $20, you can take your chances Saturday against former Centennial High, UCLA and USA pitcher Megan Langenfeld, who is helping to raise money for the Legacy 14U softball team, which earned a berth into the ASA National tournament, July 30-Aug. 5 in Sioux Falls, S.D., and is raising money for travel expenses. $20 will get you 10 swings against Langenfeld. Hit the fence and you get your $20 back. Hit a home run, and get your $20 back, plus an extra $20. The fundraiser will start at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the BC softball field. For more information, call Kelly Olson at (661) 978-5068. The Legacy qualified for nationals by going 4-2 in a Central California Qualifying tournament over Father's Day Weekend.
2nd Annual Swing 4 Education Co-ed softball tournament July 22 at Beach Park. Six guys, 4 girls $250, plus six new school supplies per team. First place gets paid entry in JRob Tourney. Call Carlos (661) 817-0684 or Bubba (661) 703-0204 or email cpena10@live.com to enter or for info.
Volleyball
Golden Volleyball Camp for incoming freshmen, and also 8th-graders and younger, July 31-Aug. 3, noon-3 p.m. at Centennial High gym. $125 per player. Make checks payable to Golden Volleyball Camp, c/o Brooke Roberts, 9508 Durand Oak Ct., Bakersfield CA 93311. For more information, call (661) 204-7444 or 588-8601, ext. 63074
Club Jamba summer camps, 4450A California Ave.
Grades 2-5, Session 1: July 9-12, 9-11:30 a.m.; Session 2: July 16-19, 9-11:30 a.m.
Grades 6-8, Session 1: July 9-12, 1-3:30 p.m.; Session 2: July 16-19, 1-3:30 p.m.
Grades 9-12 advanced skills: July 17 and 19, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Cost: $100/player per session
For more information: Candice Lancaster (661) 703-3050
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