Friday, May 11, 2012
Palisades edges El Camino Real by half a point for its fourth straight City title.
Palisades High School is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and the boys tennis team dug deep to produce a historic victory Thurday afternoon at Balboa Sports Center in Encino. The City Section championship came down to the final set but Joe Silvers sealed the deal with his clutch 6-0 triumph over El Camino Real's Nick Koretsky to make the Dolphins winners by the slimmest possible margin, 15 points to 14 1/2, and clinch Palisades' 50th tennis title since the school opened in 1961. Silvers dropped only one game in his four sets at No. 1 singles and he knew the outcome rested on his racket as he took the court against Koretsky. "I was aware of the situation and I wasn't surprised," Silvers said of his decisive final set. "They [ECR…
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
The Los Angeles team also honors Jackie Robinson during the game Monday night.
The Los Angeles Dodgers paid tribute to Jackie Robinson Monday night, then defeated the San Francisco Giants, 9-1, before a crowd announced at 43,713 in their first game at Dodger Stadium under their new ownership. Earvin "Magic" Johnson, the former basketball star who is the most famous member of the group that paid Frank McCourt a record $2 billion for the team, escorted Jackie Robinson's widow Rachel, his daughter Sharon, grandson Jesse Simms and his Brooklyn Dodger teammate Don Newcombe onto the field. A ceremonial first pitch was thrown by Newcombe, a special adviser to the chairman with the Dodgers and the 1949 National League Rookie of the Year and 1956 National League Most Valuable Player Award and Cy Young Award recipient. "I am …
Monday, May 7, 2012
Management says parking rates will be lower and fans will get more opportunities for autographs.
The Los Angeles Dodgers will play at Dodger Stadium Monday night for the first time under their new ownership, with a lower parking price, more access to team officials and a tribute to Jackie Robinson. The $15 general parking price that had been in effect since 2007 has been lowered to $10. Other decreases could be coming. "I had a very good, constructive conversation with the concessionaire last week and we hope to look into those things as well," Stan Kasten, the new team president, said Wednesday when the members of the Guggenheim Baseball Management Team were introduced at a Dodger Stadium news conference, referring to Levy Restaurants. "We're very mindful that we become really successful when we can fill this ballpark up. We know …
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Palisadian Evan Meister set the record for scoring the most points in a career last week.
Palisadian and Harvard-Westlake senior Evan Meister broke the school's record for the most points scored in a lacrosse career last week. Meister, the son of Los Angeles Lacrosse League founder Charlie Meister, is the senior captain of the Harvard-Westlake varsity lacrosse team. On April 24, Meister scored five points on two goals and three assists, leading to Harvard-Westlake's 8-7 win against Chaminade High School. His performance got him to a career 144 points on 70 goals and 74 assists, breaking the record of 140 points set by Cory Wizenberg last year. The Wolverines beat Crespi Carmelite High School Monday night, which means they won the Mission League. They are now in the playoffs. Meister played with the LA Lacrosse League and club …
Thursday, April 26, 2012
The money will support community programs for kids in Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Lakers held a golf invitational at the Riviera Country Club Monday in Pacific Palisades. But it wasn't all about healthy competition, the 22nd annual Celebrity Golf Invitational and Dinner also benefitted the Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation. The event featured breakfast at the clubhouse, a cocktail reception, a silent auction and, of course, some golf, according to an article on the Lakers' website. Also according to the article, the event raised about $200,000 for the youth foundation, which focuses on "the use of sports to promote education, teamwork and self-esteem." Of course some current Lakers stars were on hand, but a few legends also made an appearance. According to the Lakers' website, Elgin Baylor and A.C. …
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Friday, March 30, 2012
The Pali High water polo and Westside Aquatics swim coach takes the title in our Readers' Choice poll.
Palisades Charter High School water polo and Westside Aquatics swim coach Adam Blakis claimed the No. 1 spot in our Readers' Choice poll for "Most Inspirational Coach" in Pacific Palisades. Nominees included Coach Charlie Naimo, head coach for the Pali Blues soccer team, and Coach Bob Gibson of Super Soccer Stars. According to Blakis' bio on the Westside Aquatics website, he has been coaching for 16 years. Blakis has worked with swimmers at University of California, Riverside, St. Monica's High School and the Palisades-Malibu YMCA to name a few. Upon nominating Blakis, Pali Patch reader Kelky Green Koffman wrote, "He is motivating the kids, teaches them to swim or play to their potential and seems to hire other coaches who have the same …
Monday, March 26, 2012
Pali Patch is looking for local coaches who inspire and motivate.
Last week, Pali Patch asked you to nominate a Palisades coach who has had an impact on you, or a family member's life. So far, we have received one nomination for the Pali Blues head coach, Charlie Naimo! If you would like to send in your nomination, we have extended the deadline to Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. You may submit your nomination by mentioning the coach in the comments section below. Let us know who has motivated you to push a little harder and reach those goals!
Monday, March 19, 2012
Here are some of the marathon's most jubilant, exhausting and dramatic moments.
A lot of drama can happen in 26.2 miles and Sunday's LA Marathon was no exception. From a wintry forecast that turned into a windy but clear day, to a gender battle for $100,000, the LA Marathon had some cinematic moments. Here are the must-see photographs from the 2012 LA Marathon. RELATED:
Fresh from the finish line, here what these marathoners had to say about their experience.
Patch interviewed runners in Sunday's LA Marathon right after they crossed the finish line. Watch the video to hear about their marathon experiences -- from the funniest moments to the hardest miles. RELATED:
Saturday, March 17, 2012
A list of some popular places to watch the 2012 Honda L.A. Marathon.
For the third consecutive year, one of the largest marathons in the world is expected to bring more than 25,000 runners through Santa Monica next Sunday. But even if you’re not running, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy it live and in person. "For one Sunday a year, the city can really embrace the marathon runners," said Mahmoud Juma, owner of Arch & Sole Running Outfitters on La Brea. Click here to learn how to upload your photos of the marathon directly from your smart phone to Patch. Runners of the 2012 Honda Los Angeles Marathon’s “Stadium of the Sea Course” will start off at Dodger Stadium and will cross the finish line near the intersections of Ocean and California Avenues. READ: LA Marathon Road Closures Here is a list of a few …
Duke Hesby
10:28 am on Wednesday, May 2, 2012
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