Dons edge Braves in season opener
The Lompoc Braves lost 55 54 to the visiting Santa Barbara Dons in the season opener. Coach Dave Ellison praised the effort, noted weak free throw shooting at 6 of 19, and said the team played aggressive, unselfish defense. The Braves face Santa Ynez next.
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Dallis Riley
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Mike Tatum
Leo Wilkes
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Santa Ynez Pirates
Hansen Leads Braves In CIF Championship Mud on Long Beach Course
Braves cross country team clinched the CIF 4A title at Long Beach State as Roger Hansen led the pack with eighth place in 9 42 amid rain soaked, muddy conditions. Tony Nunez and Gilmore posted strong times for Lompoc who triumphed over Costa Mesa and Dos Pueblos in a tense finish.
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Tom Phillips
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Braves win cross country meet led by balanced team effort
Lompoc rode a strong four man push to victory with Dos Pueblos taking second and Costa Mesa third. Nunez Gilmore and Schankel led Lompoc scorers while Warrick and Jackson provided depth as coach Dick Johnson praised collective effort and cited rough conditions.
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Jim Warrick
Terry Jackson
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Ellison Sets NFL Record With 247 Rushing Yards
Los Angeles Rams rout the New Orleans Saints 45 to 28 as Willie Ellison explodes for 247 rushing yards on 26 carries, an NFL single game record. Roman Gabriel throws three TD passes, including two to Lance Rentzel, while Travis Williams returns a kickoff 105 yards for six. Archie Manning backs the Saints as Ed Hargett plays QB.
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Roman Gabriel
Jack Snow
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Rentzel
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Archie Manning
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Cal State Long Beach Tops UNLV 83 72 for 2 0 Start
No. 9 Cal State Long Beach opened the season 2-0 as Ed Ratlett scored 33 points to power an 83-72 victory over Nevada Las Vegas. Chuck Terry added 18 points while Nate Stephens posted 10 points and 14 rebounds for the 49ers.
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