Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Fallbrook High School's girls basketball team defeated Chula Vista and St. Joseph Academy in the Warriors' first two CIF Division II playoff games. The Warriors obtained a 70-29 victory against Chula Vista at home Feb. 15 and then prevailed over St. Joseph by a 52-35 margin in the Feb. 18 game at Fallbrook. "We're peaking at the right time, " said Fallbrook coach Trae Harrison. Fallbrook was given the top seed in the Division II playoffs. Chula Vista had the 16th seed. The Warriors had to...
FALLBROOK – “Hard work pays off.” That’s the motto of the Fallbrook Pop Warner Youth Football and Cheer program. For more than 60 years, Fallbrook’s Pop Warner league has inspired thousands of kids to become better athletes, students and members of society. When the pandemic first hit, most youth sports leagues were not immune from the shutdowns that soon followed. In addition to schools and businesses, youth sports organizations were also forced to suspend their programs. Sadly, calling off the entire 2020 season caused ma...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Had Bonsall High School’s soccer team defeated High Tech Mesa in those two teams’ Feb. 8 match in Bonsall, the Legionnaires would have won the Pioneer League championship. A 2-0 High Tech Mesa victory gave the Thunder a 5-0-1 final league record and the league championship while Bonsall settled for a 4-1-1 league record and second place. Bonsall’s overall record for the season was 6-7-2; the Legionnaires closed out play with a 2-2 tie Feb. 9 at home against Guajome Park Academy and a 3-2 home...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter In the first round of the CIF Division I girls water polo playoffs, Santana High School defeated Fallbrook High School in a Feb. 9 match. The Sultans obtained a 13-9 victory, but Warriors coach Sean Redmond wasn’t displeased about his players performance. “I thought they played very well. Santana was definitely the better team that day,” Redmond said. “Disappointed in losing, but the way they played, I was very pleased with.” The Feb. 5 CIF playoff selection and seeding meeting gave Santana t...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Although no Fallbrook High School wrestlers placed in the San Diego Freshman County Championships tournament Feb. 5 at Mount Carmel High School, the four Warriors who participated were competitive. “I was very pleased with how the kids performed,” said Fallbrook coach Cristian Vera. “Unfortunately we didn’t have any places.” Six wrestlers in each weight class received medals. Two of Fallbrook’s wrestlers were in the top eight and lost the match which would have given them one of the six hig...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Youth Rugby would like to introduce the four teams of FYR Braves for the 2022 season. These athletes will have one final home game at Potter Jr. High on Saturday, Feb. 19 before they head off to End of Season Tournaments. Anyone who wishes to follow the remainder of their season, can visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/fallbrookyouthrugby Submitted by Fallbrook Youth Rugby....
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Fallbrook High School senior Baylee Howley signed a letter of intent to play softball at the University of North Dakota. Howley signed her letter of intent with the Fighting Hawks at her home Feb. 5. The signing was witnessed by about 15 family members and friends. "It was very exciting to have family and friends watching. They were always there supporting me through my journey to getting here at this point," Howley said. "I'm proud of her,"... Full story
Joe Naiman Village News Correspondent Two colts who trained at the San Luis Rey Training Center as two-year-olds won stakes races Feb. 4 at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. Three-year-old Get Back Goldie won the Oud Metha Stakes, which was the second race of the day. Hot Rod Charlie, who is now 4 years old, won the Grade 2 Al Maktoum Challenge which was the day’s fifth race. Both horses are trained by Doug O’Neill, and William Buick was the jockey for both Feb. 4. “It was a great feeling to go all the way out there and have a cou...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Fallbrook High School’s boys rugby team will enter the second round of league play with a 3-1 overall record. The Warriors finished the first round 2-1 in league play after defeating Mira Costa High School of Manhattan Beach in a Jan. 29 game at Fallbrook. A non-league game Feb. 5 at Coronado ended as a Warriors victory. “I’m happy about it,” said Fallbrook coach Sierra Arteaga. Both the 17-15 win over Mira Costa and the 21-19 triumph against Coronado involved Fallbrook overcoming a halftim...
FALLBROOK – Anyone over the age of 50 who likes to play golf can join the Fallbrook Seniors Golf Group. The group plays each Tuesday at about 15 different courses in the North San Diego County area. It is as much a social club as a golf club. They have a summer party, a Christmas Party, and two “away” trips each year, in the spring and in the fall. For more information call Ed Erzen, 760-728-3960. Submitted by Fallbrook Seniors Golf Group.... Full story
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Fallbrook High School’s girls basketball team repeated the Valley League championship the Warriors won last season, and the team was given the first seed in the CIF Division II playoffs. For the second consecutive year, Fallbrook was undefeated against Valley League opposition. The 10-0 league record was part of a 20-6 overall season mark, and the Warriors won their final 15 regular-season games. “It was tougher this season than it was last year for sure,” Fallbrook coach Trae Harrison said...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Fallbrook High School’s girls water polo team concluded the Warriors’ regular season Feb. 4 with a 19-0 home victory over Escondido. The result gave Fallbrook a 6-14 overall record for the regular season including a 1-4 figure in Palomar League play. “We played against some of the top teams in the county,” said Fallbrook coach Sean Redmond. The sole Palomar League win was at home Jan. 25 when the Warriors defeated Valley Center by an 11-9 margin. League play for Fallbrook concluded Feb. 1...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter San Luis Rey Training Center filly Lucky Girl won the Lady of Shamrock Stakes race Jan. 30 at Santa Anita Park. Lucky Girl, who is trained by Richard Baltas and was ridden by Joe Bravo, won the one-mile turf race for three-year-old fillies in 1:35.71. She finished 1 3/4 lengths ahead of second-place Island of Love. "The whole idea was to get her to relax. She did that. She showed her talent," Baltas said. Lucky Girl had not previously won a...
PALA – Pala Casino Spa Resort is excited to announce a free watch party for football’s Big Game Sunday, Feb. 13, at Luis Rey’s Sports Bar. Guests can enjoy the action on the 14’ high-definition jumbotron starting at 2:30 p.m. The state-of-the-art system features lights and sound to offer guests an unparalleled viewing experience. Day-of event admission is free, but unreserved seating is based on first come first serve availability. Select tables are available for reservations at $25 per table and seating up to four people...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Fallbrook High School’s wrestling team finished the dual meet season with a 3-6 overall record, although the Warriors were 0-5 in Palomar League competition. Poway High School has won a CIF division championship every year since 1987, and the Warriors concluded the regular season Feb. 3 in the Titans’ gym. Poway’s margin of victory was 81-0. “It didn’t end the way we wanted it to end, but it is what it is and I’m proud of our kids,” said Fallbrook coach Cristian Vera. Vera has let his wrest...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Bonsall High School has added baseball and softball to the CIF sports the school fields. “It’s really happening,” said BHS Athletic Director Andrea Breuninger. “We’re getting some softball and baseball jerseys ordered and finishing off the field and all that.” Danny Costa and Danny Mencias will be Bonsall’s baseball co-coaches. “They’re both Bonsall Unified employees, which is exciting,” Breuninger said. Costa teaches 11th grade social sciences. Mencias teaches social sciences at Sulliva...
Warriors battle Cougars to a 2-2 tie...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Girls Rugby Club continues to dominate Southern California Girls High School Division 1 and Open Divisions. The Division I team finished Week 3 of competition building upon their undefeated streak at 10-0 for the season. The FGRC team is led by Captains Tiahna Padilla and Jordan Duncan. The Div. I team continues its defensive dominance as no team has found a way to break into the try zone this season. In week 3, all positions and players found ways to score in games against the very well coached R...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Bonsall High School’s basketball team was undefeated in Sierra League play during the 2020-21 season but has been moved to the Patriot League, and the Legionnaires split their first two league games of 2021-22. Southern California Yeshiva obtained an 81-56 victory Jan. 18 in Bonsall. The Legionnaires’ Jan. 20 home game against Health Sciences was a 77-37 Bonsall victory which gave the team an overall record of 5-6 along with the 1-1 league mark. Castle Park made the trip from Chula Vista to...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Lifelong Fallbrook resident Mikey Sandoval won the Pro Naturally Aspirated class at the Parker 250 off-road competition Jan. 8. Sandoval and co-driver Austyn Rodriguez of Bonsall completed their two 125-mile loops in 4:41:09.933. Arizona driver Robert Van Beekum had the second-place time of 4:46:11.831. The third-place team, Josh Row and Preston Axford of Lakeside, completed the course in 4:46:39.419. Dallas Gonzalez of Arizona and Tyler Hall...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Fallbrook High School wrestlers Nick Brockson and Ethan Aguila won weight class championships at the 2022 Escondido Cougar Classic which was held Jan. 29 at Escondido High School while Fallbrook finished third in the team standings. The tournament championship was the first ever for Brockson and the second of the season for Aguila, who also won his weight class at the Carter Classic tournament Nov. 20 in Rialto. The third-place team finish was...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Fallbrook High School has begun the search for a new head football coach. Troy Everhart, who coached the Warriors for the past three seasons, accepted a position as head coach at Troy High School in Troy, Ohio. Everhart had been a head coach in Ohio for 14 years before accepting the Fallbrook position. “This is a personal choice based upon the mandates that all educators in California will be facing next fall. This has nothing to do with Fallbrook Union High School District or the o...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Fallbrook High School has begun the search for a new head football coach. Troy Everhart, who coached the Warriors for the past three seasons, accepted a position as head coach at Troy High School in Troy, Ohio. Everhart had been a head coach in Ohio for 14 years before accepting the Fallbrook position. “This is a personal choice based upon the mandates that all educators in California will be facing next fall. This has nothing to do with Fallbrook Union High School District or the o...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Fallbrook High School’s girls soccer team trailed in each of the Warriors’ first four Valley League games, but the Warriors compiled a 1-2-1 record in those matches. “The girls have done a great job,” said Fallbrook coach Nico Guerra. “I’m very happy with what they’re doing.” Fallbrook preceded league play with the Southern California Classic tournament Dec. 28-29. The Dec. 28 game at Fallbrook was a 4-0 Mission Hills victory. “They’re a better team. They’re a higher level,” Guerra said....
