Housing and Development Newsletter Mila has been looking to get over 17 feet for a while now, so today was big for her,” said Perdices.
Jacob Snodgress (2:04.93, 4:40.97) and Ethan Dwelley (2:06.03, 4:42.76) went 1-2 in the 800 and 1600 for the San Marcos boys.
Lucas Chin was a double winner in the 110 hurdles (18.31) and high jump (5-11) and took second in the triple jump.
The Royals’ 4 x 400 relay got a little redemption after losing to Lompoc last week. They won in 3:38.32, with Lompoc finishing in 3:39.89.
“It was a very close race but we came out on top with a close ending and a strong anchor leg by the 400-meter winner Justin Hess,” said Hantgin.
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McLean said Santa Ynez made it tough for his team to break through for more goals. Santa Ynez is a very well organized and strong team. They defend with a lot of energy and make it hard to create chances, he said.
San Marcos defense played a strong game, limiting the Pirates to few scoring opportunities.
McLean praised the play of defenders JC Orgaz, Juan Escobar, Justin Hess and Mondragon, and goalkeepers Ulysses Velez and Sam Friedman. They were excellent tonight, said the coach.
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McLean’s goal came seven minutes after Santa Barbara nearly took the lead on a brilliantly taken free kick by Seba Alvarez from 20 yards straight out. Alvarez’s blast cleared the wall, clanged the underside of the cross bar, bounced off the ground, hit the bar again and dropped into the arms of San Marcos goalie Sam Friedman.
In a video from a cellphone, it appeared the ball cleared the goal line. But it was such a bang-bang play that the assistant referee couldn’t make a call.
“It’s unlucky,” said Alcaraz. “That’s part of the game. We’re gonna get calls and we’re not going to get calls sometimes. You can’t complain, you just got to move on.”
He did one of his fantastic individual efforts, said DP coach Matt York. Dos Pueblos played with a ton of passion and spirit, said coach McLean. They were clearly up for this game. Coach York has a solid group of players who work really hard for him and made it hard for us to get into our offensive rhythm.
McLean was pleased with his team s defensive effort. Our defense was solid tonight with sophomore Justin Hess, senior JC Orgaz, junior Juan Escobar and junior Miguel Mondragon, he said. Seniors Uli Velez and Sam Friedman split time in the goal. We have been impressed with their organization and the way they start our offense.