Sport Shorts

Cougars shut out Cardinals
San Lorenzo Valley High pitcher Nick Lipperd bested Santa Cruz High 2-0 throwing the complete game shutout on May 3. Lipperd struck out five and walked one and scored a run when Scott Petrosky doubled.
The first run was scored by SLV (3-5) when Trent Scott got caught in a pickle on the third baseline. Scott bowled over the catcher who dropped the ball. Then the Cardinal first baseman picked up the loose ball. Scott regained his feet and plowed through the first baseman in a dive to home plate and knocked the ball out of his glove, too, earning the hard fought score.
Scotts Valley, SLV girls roll
Scotts Valley High’s Nicole Whitney hit a two run homer and finished the day 3-for-4 as Scotts Valley trounced Santa Cruz 14-4 in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League play on May 3. Seryna Tapolua earned the win for the Falcons (15-8 overall, 6-2 in league) pitching the entire game and allowing three hits and striking out seven.
San Lorenzo Valley easily picked up a win over host Harbor High May 3, winning 11-0 in SCCAL play. Cougar ace Kendra Salangsang got the start, but only pitched the first two innings. She struck out three batters and allowed zero walks to earn the win. She also went 3-for-3 at the plate with a double and two RBIs. Teammate Hillary Hershberger hit two doubles and scored three runs and Michelle Hitt and Jackie Richter both drove in two
Scotts Valley to play for lacrosse championship
Scotts Valley High will play in the SCCAL league championship lacrosse game at 7 p.m. against Aptos High on Friday, May 6 at Aptos High.
Bethany names athletic MVPs
Bethany University named their athletic Most Valuable Players for the year at an awards banquet on April 28.
Volleyball: Kirsten Duren, Men’s Soccer: Joel Pelton, Women’s Soccer: Amanda Anderson, Men’s Cross Country: Wayne Smith, Women’s Cross Country: Chelsie Morter, Men’s Basketball: Marqus Crawford, Women’s Basketball: Alyssa Wright, Softball: Stephanie Pesqueira, male “Bruin” award: Laben Banks, Female “BRUIN award: Kirsten Duren. The “Bruin” award is awarded to top student athlete who best represents what it means to be a Bethany University Bruin.
Physicals on tap at SLV
San Lorenzo Valley High will offer low-priced sports physical exams at the high school, 7105 Highway 9, on May 17 for 2011 – 2012 athletics.
Paperwork is available on the school Web site. Incoming freshman are at 5:30 p.m., sophomores 6 p.m., juniors 6:30 p.m. and seniors at 7 p.m.
For information: www.slvhs.slv.k12.ca.us
Students to play staff in hoops
The In School versus Old School annual San Lorenzo Valley High basketball game is at 6:30 p.m. May 17 at the high school gym. Graduating seniors will take on staff and coaches at the high school including Ned Hearn, Aron Conger, Keri Billings and coaches Stephen Johnson, Laura Lange and Shane Sutcliffe.
Cost is $4 for adults and $2 for students. Under 12 is free.
Shooting clinic returns
The SWISH tour basketball shooting clinics hosted by Tom Nordland will be held at the San Lorenzo Valley High School gym on Friday, May 13, 20 and June 3 from 4 to 8 p.m. Enrollment is $60 for players in 6th grade and up. For information: www.swish22.com
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