Category Archives: Sports

PaliHi Tennis Coach Bud Kling Continues His Winning Ways

Although many people are familiar with long-time resident Bud Kling, because  he’s friendly with everyone and is often seen about town—most people don’t realize he’s one of the most successful high school tennis coaches in the country. Not only that, … Continue reading

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Park and Rec Updates: Potrero/PCH Bridge, Staff Shortages and  Park Advisory Boards

Two items were of local interest at the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners meeting held electronically on November 4. Commissioner and resident Joe Halper asked for General Manager Michael Shull to give an update at the November 18 meeting … Continue reading

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Letter: More Information about Pickleball

(Editor’s note: Circling the News received this letter regarding pickleball, which is described as an easy-to-learn racquet sport, a blend of tennis and ping pong, played on a badminton size court (20’ x 44’) with lightweight paddles and balls making … Continue reading

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Dolphins Crush Westchester 41-14, Enter Playoffs with a 10-0 Record 

Sophomore quarterback Sammy Silvia passed for 309 yards and four touchdowns as the visiting Palisades High football team routed Westchester 41-14 last Friday night. The Dolphins went 10-0 this season, won the Western League title and will now enter the … Continue reading

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PaliHi Football (9-0) Clinches Western League Title, Eyes the City Playoffs

Running its season record to 9-0, the Palisades High football team crushed Fairfax 51-0 last Friday night and seized another Western League championship. But on Homecoming night at Pali’s sold-out Stadium By the Sea, the true heroes were the parents … Continue reading

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Undefeated Palisades High Football Wins Showdown with Hamilton, 63-7

It was supposed to be a hard-fought showdown: Hamilton (6-0) versus Palisades (7-0), with the eventual Western League championship on the line. Hamilton even rented floodlights so that the game could be played on a Friday night. But then the … Continue reading

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Praise for the Lutherans’ Inaugural October Charity Run

(Circling the News received the following letter on October 17.) I ran in the inaugural Octoberfest 5K race yesterday in the Palisades. I met Pastor Mike Lee, who was just back from running the Boston Marathon. He’s a lovely guy … Continue reading

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PaliHi Football (7-0) Routs University, Awaits Showdown with Hamilton (6-0) 

The undefeated Palisades High School football team crushed University 55-0 last Friday at home and is now 7-0 for the season and 2-0 in Western League action. Head Coach Chris Hyduke said that going into the match, he had two … Continue reading

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Undefeated PaliHi Football Defeats Venice in Western League Opener, 33-13

  Now 6-0 this season, the Palisades High Dolphins routed arch-rival Venice last Friday night, 33-13, to open Western League play. Sophomore quarterback Sammy Silvia, starting only his second varsity game, completed three touchdowns passes to senior Moses Ross, and … Continue reading

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Former Pepperdine Golfer Sahith Theegala Comes Close to Winning His First PGA Tournament

Sahith Theegala, who was named the top collegiate golfer in 2020  while at Pepperdine, held a one-stroke lead going into the final round of the Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson, Mississippi on Sunday. Alas, after achieving three birdies on the … Continue reading

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