Sports
US Open champ Levi Slawson carries torch of Encinitas surfing
ENCINITAS — Levi Slawson is a popular guy at Seaside Beach. “This is the spot,” Slawson said as he studied the ocean on Aug. 15....
Encinitas native Phillip Evans finds new baseball life in Mexican League
In 2017, Phillip Evans was a 24-year-old rookie in the Mets clubhouse, sharing space with stars like Yoenis Céspedes, José Reyes, and Curtis Granderson —...
San Diego Goalball brings local visually impaired players together
CARLSBAD — San Diego County residents with visual impairments now have a local recreational sports team tailored to their needs, as the sport of goalball...
LCC baseball standout Griffin Teisher named coach at Mission Hills
Encinitas native Griffin Teisher, hired on June 20 as Mission Hills High School’s new varsity baseball coach, is still six months away from his inaugural...
San Diego Mustangs U18 rugby team captures national title
ELKHART, Ind. — Trailing 7–5 at halftime of the Boys High School Rugby National Championship final on May 25, the San Diego Mustangs U18s showed...
Like a lightning bolt, ex-Chargers energize Gilbert
The games have long been determined, the dust settled decades ago from the conquests and heartaches delivered by the San Diego Chargers. Not any Chargers...
San Dieguito Academy boys lacrosse wins first-ever section crown
ENCINITAS — In the runup to the CIF San Diego Section Division II boys lacrosse championship on May 17, San Dieguito Academy understood the assignment....
Diamond Champ tackles youth baseball’s injury epidemic
When Ben Cortez’s son was playing youth baseball in North County, he became alarmed by the statistics he saw regarding the growing number of arm...
American Legion Baseball celebrates 100 years
It’s a birthday bash that should feature 100 baseball bats on a cake instead of candles. American Legion Baseball is celebrating a century of allowing...
Former MLB star launches youth baseball program in Encinitas
Dubbed the “Greek God of Walks” for his disciplined approach to hitting during a decade-long Major League Baseball career, Rancho Santa Fe resident Kevin Youkilis...
San Dieguito Academy’s Yarbrough aims for new pole vault record
ENCINITAS — After a record-breaking sophomore season, San Dieguito Academy junior Dylan Yarbrough is aiming even higher this spring — literally. Last year, Yarbrough set...
Encinitas bodysurfing legend, philanthropist dies at 60
ENCINITAS — Mark Drewelow, a pioneering humanitarian and beloved figure in the bodysurfing community, died March 1. He was 60. Drewelow, who lived in Encinitas,...