Category Archives: Sports

Will Rogers 5/10K Run Returns in 2022

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

  The Will Rogers 45th Annual Race returns this year, after a two-year absence because of the Covid pandemic. The 5/10K is run on one of the most beautiful courses in the country, with the 10K winding through Will Rogers … Continue reading →

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Rockies Capture PPBA Mustang World Series

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

The Rockies captured the Mustang World Series by playing six innings without errors against the Cubs, defeating them 5-2 on May 31 at the Palisades Recreation Center. Head coach Ollie Dunn credited the victory to the players and parents, noting … Continue reading →

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PaliHi Grad Caroline Vincent Receives Intercollegiate Tennis Association Leadership Award

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

Palisades High alumnus Caroline Vincent, a senior at West Point, has won the 2022 ITA (Intercollegiate Tennis Association) Ann Lebedeff Leadership Award, which is endowed by Billie Jean King. “Caroline is a championship human being on and off the court, … Continue reading →

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YMCA-Optimist Track Meet Will be Held June 5

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

There is just too much pressure on parents. After all, Tiger Woods’ father started him playing golf when he was 3. The father of Serena and Venus Williams started them with tennis at 4 and 7, respectively. Palisades parents feel … Continue reading →

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Time to Register for Fall AYSO Soccer

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

AYSO Region 69 has been serving the communities of Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Topanga, and adjoining neighborhoods since 1975, and has consistently been recognized as a Platinum Region for its outstanding program. This program has continually been based on teaching skills, … Continue reading →

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AYSO EXTRA Soccer Tryouts Will Be Held This Week April 26-30

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

Do you want your child to have fun playing soccer, while obtaining the necessary skills to advance to the next level? Consider AYSO EXTRA, which gives more training, but still allows all kids to play, unlike club soccer, when many … Continue reading →

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Bing Crosby’s Great-Grandson Pitches for the Barnstormers – And That’s Just the Beginning of the Augie Sylk Story

Posted on March 20, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: This story, written by Mike Gross and featured on Lancaster Online, was published in August 2021 and is reprinted with permission by the LNP Media Group. The featured athlete, Augie Sylk, grew up in Pacific Palisades and attended … Continue reading →

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Gerry Blanck to Host Opening Party for New Dojo

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

Sensei Gerry Blanck will host an opening party from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 20,for his new dojo, Gerry Blanck’s Martial Arts Center, which is located at 16624 Marquez Avenue. According to Blanck there will be beer and … Continue reading →

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Palisades Baseball Opening Day Is a Big Success 

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

Pacific Palisades Baseball Association organizers navigated the unknown caused by the pandemic and City regulations to ensure that the annual Pancake Breakfast and opening day would take place this year. Navigated with elan and improvisation, the traditional celebration went off … Continue reading →

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Chile’s Joaquin Niemann Wins the Genesis Invitational and $2,160,000

Posted on February 20, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

Joaquin Niemann held a three-shot lead going into Sunday’s final round at the Genesis Invitational at the historic Riviera Country Club. After shooting 63, 63 and 68, he had set a 54-hole tournament record, but the question on everyone’s mind was … Continue reading →

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