Category Archives: Sports

Soccer Player Ali Riley and Actor Ben Platt in the News

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Sue

Two Palisadians, Ali Riley, the co-captain of the New Zealand woman’s soccer team and Actor Ben Platt, who’s movie Theater Camp is receiving rave reviews, are making national headlines. ALI RILEY Riley, who grew up in Pacific Palisades and played … Continue reading →

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Will Roger 5/10K Celebrates Nearly 3,100 Runners

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Sue

There were 3,064 total registrants in the 46th Will Rogers 5/10K race, and about 412 of those were kids who had entered the half-mile Kids Fun Run. After the race, co-organizer Thomas Hathaway told Circling the News “We’ve averaged 3,015 … Continue reading →

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All-Star Baseball Excitement this Weekend

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Sue

There’s no need to make a trip Dodger Stadium or to Anaheim this weekend for baseball. Some of the most exciting games in the area will take place in Pacific Palisades at the Field of Dreams at the Recreation Center, … Continue reading →

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High School Cross Country/Track Runners Invited

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Sue

High school cross country and track runners are invited to participate in the Dick Lemen Run, which coincides with the 5K Will Rogers Run on the 4th of July. Student runners from local high schools run under their school’s name and … Continue reading →

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Accidental Journalist Covers Game of the Century

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Sue

By BOB VICKREY One recent evening as I kicked back in my recliner after experiencing a genuinely rotten day, I chose to reminisce and write about a much better one many years ago—which turned out to be one of the … Continue reading →

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The Blue Crew Off to a Hot Start

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Sue

Although Southern California is locked into June gloom and cool temperatures, the Palisades 10U All Star baseball team is off to sizzling start, winning the Championship Game at a tournament in Las Virgenes last weekend. For the Blue Crew, formerly … Continue reading →

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Mustang Orioles Capture Championship, Beating Rockies 7-5

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Sue

(Photos are the property of Rich Schmitt Photography and may not be used or reproduced without permission.)    It took the Mustang Orioles two games to finally beat the Rockies 7-5 in the championship game on June 2. Although this … Continue reading →

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Bronco Cardinals Capture Top Honors: Will Ride in Parade

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Sue

(The photo is property of Rich Schmitt Photography and cannot be used or reproduced without permission.) The Pacific Palisades Baseball Association Cardinals captured the championship title on May 30. By defeating the Tigers in the Bronco World Series Game, the … Continue reading →

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Pirates Win Pinto PPBA Championships

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Sue

(Editor’s note: All photographs are property of Rich Schmitt Photography and cannot be reprinted or used without permission.) It came down to the final game on June 2 to decide the Pinto World Series Championship. The Royals were leading in … Continue reading →

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PPBA Playoffs Underway: Championships This Week

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Sue

(Editor’s note: Photographer Rich Schmitt takes excellent photos of all the PPBA action and offers them for sale to parents and grandparents. He then donates some of the proceeds back to PPBA. A photo might make a great Father’s Day … Continue reading →

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