For many years the Palisades Tennis Center has been recognized as a training ground for of the best junior players in the country. Now, it can boast about having one of the best teachers in the nation as well.
Last weekend, HEAD/PENN Racquet Sports named PTC pro Jamey Wilson its "Pro of the Year" for 2009. Wilson received the award at the U.S. Professional Tennis Association's California Divisi...more
AYSO All-Stars Reach Sectionals
Every January, local U10, U12 and U14 girls and boys teams compete in the AYSO Area P All-Star Soccer Tournament, which features the top youth squads from all over Los Angeles County, including Culver City, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, South LA, Central LA, West LA and Hollywood.
This year, Region 69 (comprised of players from Pacific Palisades, Brentwood and Topanga) is sending an unprecedente...more
Hoops Squads Bounce Back
Having dropped four of its previous five games, the Palisades High girls' basketball team found itself at a crossroads last week. Coach Torino Johnson's squad has made strides despite a challenging schedule and that gamer toughness showed in impressive victories on Thursday and Friday that got the Dolphins back on track.
Palisades could have taken a forfeit win over Dorsey earlier in the season ...more
NORTHERN TRUST OPEN PREVIEW
Mickelson Aims for Third Straight Riviera Title Next Week
When Phil Mickelson arrives at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades next week to defend his Northern Trust Open championship, he will be playing not only for his 38th PGA Tour victory and the $1.134-million winner's check, but also for his place in the history books.
No player in the 84-year history of the event long called the L.A. Open and, more recently, the Nissan Open, has ever won t...more
Pali Blues Ask Fans to Name Mascot
NEWS: After two championship seasons, it's time for the Pali Blues Soccer Club to adopt a team mascot and General Manager Jason Lemire is anxious for fans to get involved in the process.
"We're always looking for new ways to engage the community," Lemire said. "We were lucky enough to have the Palisades High dolphin at a few of our games last season but this year we want our fans, particularly our yo...more
Streaking Comets Win, 73-54
Playing in the Western league against the likes of Fairfax and Westchester year in and year out could be construed as either a blessing or a curse. One person who relishes the challenge is Palisades boys' varsity basketball coach James Paleno.
"I wouldn't have it any other way," he said. "You always want to measure yourself against the best teams and right now that's Westchester."
Six days aft...more
