The Los Alamitos High girls water polo team had to rally late to force overtime against Santa Margarita in the opening round of the CIF-SS playoffs. Then the Griffins scored two late goals to close out the game as they defeated the Eagles, 8-6, in the CIF-SS Division 1 playoffs last week at Ocean View High.
Neither team scored in the first three-minute overtime and it took most of the second before the 6-6 tie was broken. With 1:16 left in the second overtime period, Katie Dvonch broke the tie with a lob shot from the left side that went in just inside the right post.
Los Al girls water polo pulls out a win in OT
Los Al’s Bakker wins CIF wrestling title
After a disappointing season, Los Al grapplers rebounded and qualified seven wrestlers for the CIF tournament. Ethan Bakker, Los Al’s 220 pounder was ranked second in county all season and ran away with the Sunset league championship with all first round pins. At 35 and 3 on the season, Bakker continued his dominance through CIF where he pinned his way to the finals and won a 9-1 decision for the Title and a berth at Masters. He joins the ranks of past Los Al Legends Dickie Brown, Mason Kumashiro, and Richard Odierno to win CIF in the last decade.
Injured Los Al alum needs financial help
Join a jazz fundraiser supporting Ryan Butcher at Spaghettini’s Restaurant Monday, March 20, from 6-8:30 p.m. Music will be provided by Los Alamitos High School Jazz Band ensembles with director Justin Padilla.
On April 6, 2016 Ryan, 24, and his father Ross were involved in a devastating car accident resulting in severe spinal cord injuries for Ryan and a traumatic brain injury for Ross.
Weekend of Art headed to Los Al
The Los Alamitos Recreation & Community Services Department and the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission recently announced the return of the Weekend of Art in Los Alamitos.
Letter to the Editor–Feb. 15: Residents respond to recent letters on Lowenthal’s inauguration absence; Superintendent thanks community for LAEF support; Increased big rig sightings in Cypress
Residents respond to recent letters on Lowenthal’s inauguration absence
Local girls soccer club moves to next round in State Cup
While millions watched the Big Game recently, local Pacific Soccer Club (PSC) Los Alamitos Girls 2004 competed in the State Cup Tournament over the Super Bowl weekend, finishing three matches both undefeated and in shutouts, with zero goals against.
The girls, made up of players from Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, West Grove and Long Beach, represent the best of our community as they move on to the next round of State Cup, playing highly competitive soccer teams from throughout Southern California.
SPORTS PHOTOS: Victory last week gives Los Al share of league title
Leading the game the entire way, Los Al High’s boys basketball team (9-1) triumphed over rivals Edison High School on Feb. 7 to gain a share of the Sunset League title as co-champions with the Chargers. Next, Los Al faces Gahr High School in the first round of the Southern Section CIF playoffs on Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. at Gahr High School.
Cypress athlete signs to Princeton
Tatum Gee of Cypress High School will be attending Princeton University in the Fall on a full academic/soccer scholarship. She signed her college letter of intent to Princeton on Wednesday Feb. 1 at Cypress High School. “She is a very hard working talented young woman who has a very bright future ahead of her. We are all so proud,” said Gail Gee, who’s Tatum’s grandmother. At Cypress High, Tatum helped the varsity squad bring home the Empire League title four years running.
Los Al’s Varsity Song wins two National Championships
Los Alamitos High School Varsity Song team won first place in the Small Varsity Pom and Jazz divisions on Feb. 4-5.
Griffins stumble in title showdown
For the second year in a row, the Sunset League boys soccer championship came down to the final game on the Los Alamitos High turf field. Unfortunately for the Los Alamitos faithful, for the second year in a row, the Griffins lost in heartbreaking fashion.
Edison scored with just a couple of minutes remaining to take the league title with a 2-1 win on Wednesday at Los Alamitos High. After trailing for most of the game, the Griffins tied the score at 1-1 with just over four minutes left in the game.
Students browse future career paths
Recently, Los Alamitos High School held its fourth Mentor’s Breakfast as is has come to be organized. The event prior to four years ago, was a small off-campus event with a few students. But it was decided to expand the event to include more students.
The event has grown to include more than 200 students (juniors and seniors) and more than 60 working professionals. Students get a chance to speak with professionals from dozens of fields, ask questions and get advice on fields they may be interested in joining after schooling.
Recap of Cypress Council, Board meetings
CenterCal Properties and Shea Properties made presentations geared towards stating their company’s qualifications, experience, and expertise with commercial developments to the Cypress City Council on Jan. 30.
Both firms are competing to be selected to develop the city’s 13 acres along Katella Ave. between Winners Circle and Siboney St. which is the main entrance to the race track.
While Shea Properties presented some ideas they had for the site, both firms will still need to submit more detailed development proposals in the near future.
Heart Health Month kicks off at Los Al Medical Center
Do you know someone who has heart disease? Chances are you do. Heart disease is the number one killer of adults in America, but 80 percent of cardiovascular diseases may be prevented. If you don’t want to join them, you should start taking steps today to reduce your personal risk. Here are a few tips: eat healthy, exercise regularly, don’t smoke and maintain a healthy weight.
Raise money for charity, train with cycling club
Every year the Millers Children’s Hospital hosts the Tour of Long Beach bike ride fundraiser on the second Saturday in May.
For 11 Saturdays the local bike club, Lightning Velo, provides free training for all levels of riders. The club will help with skills, safety, laws, endurance, nutrition, pacing, routes, group vs. single riding, and exploring secret spots.
Mackay Park groundbreaking
The Cypress City Council hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the construction of Mackay Park on Wednesday, Jan. 11.
The City’s first new park in over 20 years, Mackay Park will provide 2.9 acres of open space featuring two playgrounds, walking paths, drought tolerant landscaping, picnic areas, restrooms and a basketball court.
Veterans Voices: Red sails in the sunset
On the morning of February 14, 1977, after my wife, Soula, had gone to work, I drove over to a local printer and purchased 14 sheets of red letter-size paper.
Back home, I cut one long side of a cereal box. I penciled the shape of a heart on the clear inside of the cardboard, and then cut around the heart-shape with a pair of scissors to create a heart-shaped template.
Cypress Seniors celebrate Chinese New Year
The Cypress Senior Center lunch program was sold out in celebration of the Chinese New Year on Friday, Jan. 27. More than 50 participants enjoyed trivia, decorations and prizes.
Many dressed for the occasion and had a great time. Pictured are seniors enjoying the celebration.
The Cypress Senior Center is located at 9031 Grindlay Street. For more information please contact the Cypress Senior Center at 714-229-2005.
Letters to the Editor–Feb. 8: A response to the Lowenthal discussion; Traffic, quality of life in Los Alamitos; A letter to Bill Thomas
A response to the Lowenthal discussion
Rossmoor Republican meeting Feb. 18
The Rossmoor-Los Alamitos Republican Women Federated meeting on Feb. 18 at the Courtyard Marriott (5865 Katella Avenue by Valley View Street) will focus on “Education: Past and Present.”
Monthly birthday celebrations at the Cypress Senior Center
Did you know the Cypress Senior Center lunch program celebrates senior birthdays each month? Join the center to celebrate your special day.
On Jan. 16, the lunch program celebrated January birthdays with cupcakes provided by Vernon Atwood with Right at Home. Many participants celebrated their special day.
Cypress residents 60 and up celebrating their birthday with the center are free. Those 60 years and older are suggested to make a donation of $3 for lunch. There is a charge of $5 per meal for those under 60 years of age.