In my first Derby experience I was exposed to more new traditions and sights than I can count. I didn’t get the first four horses right, but I came away with my own superfecta.
Mira Costa shrugs off penalty-plagued first half to advance past rival Palos Verdes onto Southern Section title championship game Saturday.
What little surf Manhattan Beach had is fading away.
The action looks a little more fun for water enthusiasts.
Go surfing if you want to catch some decent corners, maybe.
The Mustangs reveal another set of tactics in their arsenal, defeating Agoura 18-7. They face rival Palos Verdes Tuesday night at home in another playoff contest.
Parents of Manhattan Beach school kids compete in a World Cup-style soccer tourney, with proceeds benefiting the Manhattan Beach Athletic Foundation.
Baseball team splits games with Redondo, losing sweep by one run. Mustangs fall to fourth place in Bay League. May or may not make playoffs.
Patch sportswriter Nick Dietzen recounts his experience at thoroughbred horseracing’s most historic venue, Churchill Downs, where his pink attire benefitted the battle against breast cancer.
Seniors Erik Yan and Maura Chen break school record and swim personal best, respectively. Yesterday's finals results will appear on Manhattan Beach Patch.
The boys tennis team finishes the season in third place (4-5) and is rewarded the final seat at the CIF Southern Section Division I playoffs after beating Redondo in an unscheduled third place showdown.
Boys volleyball and girls softball are in the race for championships and league titles. Boys Lacrosse host Agoura Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in second round of CIF playoffs in their bid for a CIF championship.
There's not a lot of wave activity in Manhattan Beach today. If you do head out, use a log or maybe do some stand up paddling.
You couldn't see much due to the fog this morning but the conditions aren't very good anyway.
No. 1 seed to host Agoura Saturday night in second playoff round.
More minimal swell on tap today means break out the small wave gear or just get out to bask in the sunshine, anyway you choose.
Our sports writer also reports on Redondo Union High School Coach Tom Borgia and his girls lacrosse team, a Bay League dynasty, seeded No. 1 in playoffs. Mira Costa girls lacrosse is No. 3 seed.
Get out a log or an SUP.
Surfing and volleyball enthusiasts hit the beach for the 2nd Annual Dig 4 Jimmy Surf N' Turf competition.
Very small energy out there so grab a log or just have fun paddling.
Modest crumbly and bumpy action out there but get wet anyway. It's a beautiful day at the beach!
Even though the latest round of energy continues to fade, making surfing just so-so in Manhattan Beach, why not simply paddle out and enjoy the view until a wave you can catch comes along.
Mira Costa pulls even with Redondo Union in the boys tennis Bay League standings at third place. Playoff berth could come down to rematch next Tuesday.
The Mustangs sit atop the Bay League in a tie with Palos Verdes Peninsula. But they've got to beat Palos Verdes to decidedly stay on top and they lost to PV last time, 2-0.
You could have some fun paddling out and catching waves today.
Some lump and bump on the water and wind conditions could deteriorate surf even more later today.
Four Mira Costa boys lacrosse players record hat tricks in 21-1 whipping of Redondo.
Mira Costa detours off Skid Row as the baseball team finally wins a game.
There's a modest amount of action that should translate into some decent surfing today.
The Mustangs' split with South Torrance earns them a share of the league crown.
More minor energy on tap today.
Taylor Pool’s five goals helps give Mira Costa girls 18-10 decisive victory over Sea Kings in third matchup of the season.
Fairly small energy along this stretch of sand, so you might want to head out of town for better waves.
D.J. White’s 17 kills leads the way for undefeated Mira Costa volleyball team.
Conditions expected to deteriorate as the day goes on.
The girls team scores an undefeated (4-0) season while the boys team takes its first victory (1-3) heading into Bay League prelims and finals.
South-facing energy producing some chest high sets.
Warriors’ pitcher Collin Nelson allows just three hits as Mustangs fall for second time in three days to West.
Not much going on in the wave department.
Manhattan Beach’s Kendall Bateman and teammate Katie Fuller tie for third in gold division with fellow USC Trojans Geena Urango and Natalie Hagglund.