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Women’s Volleyball – Citrus at Santa Monica College

Posted 20 Oct 2011 — by Michael Yanow
Category American Flag, Women’s Volleyball

Women’s volleyball was my third sports competition of the day and it was filled with the most drama. Santa Monica College, hosting Citrus College in women’s volleyball, quickly took a 2-0 set lead. The third set, a test of wills for both teams, ended with Citrus scoring the last two points to win 31-29. The momentum swing Citrus was riding continued into the fourth set resulting in a fifth and final set. SMC jumped out first and Citrus could never pull even. SMC won the final set 15-11. SMC defeated Citrus by scores of 26-24, 25-16, 29-31, 20-25, 15-11.

Mariko Coverdale, Assistant Coach of Santa Monica College, said after the game, “We really needed that win.” Coverdale continued, “[It's] given us a confidence boost. The last couple of matches we haven’t been the most confident so I think we really needed that, especially in the fifth set. It’s awesome for the girls and a good push to start the second half of the season.”

Catie Roberts #7 of the Santa Monica College Corsairs serves the ball in their match against the Citrus College Fighting Owls on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Corsair Gym in Santa Monica, California.

Members of the Santa Monica College Corsairs celebrate after the winning point in the fifth set against the Citrus College Fighting Owls on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Corsair Gym in Santa Monica, California.

Tags: American Flag, Athletics, Citrus College, corsair, Corsair Gym, Corsair Volleyball, Female, Gym, Indoors, JUCO, Junior College, Santa Monica College, SMC, Sport, Team, US Flag, Volleyball, Volleyball Ball, Western State Conference, Women, Women's Volleyball

Goalie Saves?

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Posted 20 Oct 2011 — by Michael Yanow
Category LA Valley

On the afternoon of Wednesday, October 19, my assignment for the Corsair called for photographing the men’s and women’s water polo matches between SMC and Los Angeles Valley College. The contests were not close with LA Valley putting on a demonstration in the pool. The men’s team won 24-8 and the women’s team added to the dominance with a 14-4 victory over SMC at the Santa Monica Aquatics Center in Santa Monica, California, Wednesday, October 19, 2011.

LA Valley netted 38 combined goals. The photos below are a collection of images of the SMC goalies in net.

Santa Monica College’s goalie Jacquelyn McGuire blocks the shot during a Western State Conference match in women’s water polo against Los Angels Valley College at the Santa Monica Aquatics Center in Santa Monica, California, Wednesday, October 19, 2011. LA Valley won 14-4.

Santa Monica College’s goalie Kevin Basurto, rights, goes for the block during a Western State Conference match in men’s water polo against Los Angels Valley College at the Santa Monica Aquatics Center in Santa Monica, California, on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. LA Valley won 24-8.

Santa Monica Collegeâs goalie Kevin Basurto, rights, goes for the block during a Western State Conference match in men's water polo against Los Angels Valley College at the Santa Monica Aquatics Center in Santa Monica, California, on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. LA Valley won 24-8.

Tags: Athletics, corsair, Corsair Polo, JUCO, Junior College, LA Valley, Outdoors, Pool, Santa Monica College, SMC, Sport, Team, Water Polo, Western State Conference

Women’s Soccer College of the Canyon at Santa Monica College

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Posted 20 Oct 2011 — by Michael Yanow
Category California, College of the Canyon, Corsair Field, Corsairs, Jr. College, Photography, Santa Monica, Santa Monica College, SMC, Soccer, Soccer Ball, Sports, Sports Photography

College of the Canyon scores two goals in the second half to defeat Santa Monica College in a physical match at Corsair Field on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 in Santa Monica, California.

Captain Olivia Patterson (right) of Santa Monica College beats goalie Linda Hernandez (left) of College of the Canyon to the ball in the first half. Patterson’s header missed wide and the game remained scoreless in the first half.

Casey Wesley (right) of College of the Canyon and Desire Kober (left) of Santa Monica College jumps for the ball in the first half in their Western State Conference soccer match.

Gabby Rodriguez (right) of Santa Monica College challenges for the ball with Sydney Tobin (left) of College of the Canyon during their Western State Conference soccer match.

Jessica Guerrero of College of Canyon in action against Santa Monica College.

Brittani Stumbo #16 of College of the Canyon reacts after the ball hits her in the face off a free kick for Santa Monica College. Stumbo stays in the game.

Tags: Athletics, College of the Canyon, corsair, corsair field, Corsair Soccer, Female, JUCO, Junior College, Outdoors, Santa Monica College, SMC, Soccer, Soccer Ball, Sport, Team, Turf, Western State Conference, Women, women's soccer

Allan Hancock at Santa Monica College – Women’s Soccer

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Posted 02 Oct 2011 — by Michael Yanow
Category Allan Hancock College, CA, California, Corsair Field, Corsairs, Jr. College, Outdoors, Photography, Sports, Sports Photography, Women's Soccer

The Santa Monica College Corsair women’s soccer team winless on the season hosted Allan Hancock College from northern Santa Barbara County on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif. The first half yielded no goals for either team. In the 55 minute SMC scored the first of four goals on the day. The game finished 4-1 leaving SMC no longer winless on the season. SMC improved their season record to 1-5-1.

Behind the camera: Photographing soccer games has been a recent addition to my lineup. I have covered three games and two practices. On my first time out I photographed players at peak action alone in the frame. Peak action can be hard to come by and players framed alone does not show a great deal of interaction between players and the game. Now I am working on capturing multiple players in the frame interacting with one other. Furthermore, soccer is a sport where the reaction of players is crucial. I now always look to capture the player/team’s reaction to a play or goal.

Santa Monica College midfielder Sarah Barrington losses the ball to Allan Hancock College defender Dana Leyva in game action on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif.

Santa Monica College midfielder Briana Mackey strikes the ball in action against Allan Hancock College on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif.

Allan Hancock College soccer players Penelope Toogood (L to R), Mallory Lowers and Celsa Zepeda jump for the ball against Santa Monica College on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif.

Santa Monica College midfielder Briana Mackey runs into Allan Hancock College’s Mallory Lowers on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif.

Tags: Allan Hancock, corsair, corsair field, Santa Monica College, SMC, Soccer, women's soccer

San Bernardino Valley College vs Santa Monica College – Football

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Posted 24 Sep 2011 — by Michael Yanow
Category CA, California, Corsairs, Football, Kris Comass, Photography, San Bernardino Valley College, Santa Monica, Santa Monica College, Sports, Sports Photography

The San Bernardino Valley College Wolverines traveled to Corsair Field in Santa Monica, CA to take on the Santa Monica College Corsairs in a non-conference football matchup on Saturday, September 24, 2011. Santa Monica College trailing by 20 points mid-way through the third quarter started a comeback and scored the next 21 pointing taking a one point lead mid-way through the fourth quarter. The Wolverines answer the Corsair 21 points with a touchdown of their own. Leading 40-35 with 2 minutes remaining the Corsairs marched inside the Wolverines 20 yard line but would not get any closer. The defense of the Wolverines held strong and came up victorious. San Bernardino won 40-35.

Santa Monica College wide receiver Kris Comass (right) stretches the ball across the goal line for his third touchdown of the game in the third quarter against the defense of San Bernardino Valley College on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif. Comass finished the game with 6 receptions for 152 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Tags: Football, Kirs Comass, San Bernardino Valley, San Bernardino Valley College, Santa Monica, SMC

Santa Monica College at Santa Ana College – JUCO Football

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Posted 19 Sep 2011 — by Michael Yanow
Category California, Flickr, Football, Photography, Santa Ana College Dons, Santa Monica, Santa Monica College, Sports, Sports Photography, Touchdown

This past weekend I traveled on the Santa Monica College team bus to cover their game against the Santa Ana Dons in Santa Ana, California. This was my first team bus ride since my football playing days when I was in eighth grade. The highlight was on the trip home when the bus driver pulled over at McDonald’s allowing the players to grab something to eat. 80 players and a cheer squad filling up a McDonald’s was a sight to see. Clearly, I was not expecting this iconic moment because my camera was under the bus. Lesson has been learned.

Game Report: Santa Monica jumped out to an early lead but was unable to hold on. A tied score at 14-14 mid-way through the second quarter was the closest SMC would get. The Dons scored the next 36 points to put away the Corsairs. SMC lost 27-53.

Kris Comass (right) of Santa Monica College leaps and makes a reception for a 16-yard touchdown over Avery Lynch (left) of the Santa Ana College Dons on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Santa Ana Field in Santa Ana, Calif. Comass’ touchdown reception tied the game at 14-14; SMC would go scoreless for the next two quarters.

Joshua Webb #3 of Santa Ana College and Ryan Arballo #14 celebrate after Webb’s touchdown reception on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Santa Ana Field in Santa Ana, Calif. Santa Ana College won 53-27 over Santa Monica College.

For more photos from the game visit my flickr page.

Tags: California, Day Game, Football, Joshua Webb, Kris Comass, McDonald's, Orange County, Santa Ana, Santa Monica College, SMC, Team Bus, Touchdown

Santa Monica College at Home Against Compton

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Posted 07 Sep 2011 — by Michael Yanow
Category Corsairs, Football, Photography, Santa Monica, Santa Monica College, Southern California, Sports, Sports Photography

The Santa Monica Corsairs opened their 2011 Football schedule home against the Compton Tartars on Saturday, September 3rd, 2011. Highlights from the game include SMC’s rushing offense and the defense holding the Tartars scoreless and only 2 total yards of offense. SMC won 24 – 0.

Santa Monica College travels to East LA College for a matchup on Saturday, September 10th at 6pm.

Corsairs captains Karl Buchanan, Alexandru Ceachir, Bilal Muhammad and Hushun Smith of the Santa Monica College Corsairs.

Santa Monica running back Alonzo Frederick.

Defensive lineman Victor Morales stuffs the running play of Compton.

For more photos from the game visit my flickr page.

Tags: Alonzo Frederick, CA, Compton, Corsairs, Football, Photography, Running Game, Santa Monica, SMC, Sports, Sports Photography

West LA @ Santa Monica College Basketball

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Posted 11 Feb 2011 — by Michael Yanow
Category Basketball, Los Angeles, Photography, Santa Monica, Santa Monica College, Sports Photography, West LA College

Wednesday night West LA College meet up with a hot Santa Monica College team. Both Men’s and Women’s basketball were coming off victories in their last game. The streak continued for both teams as SMC walked off the court with victories. The Men dominated from the opening second of the game. They had a double digit lead within minutes and West LA could never make the game close. The final score was 107 – 64 SMC. The unfortunate part of scoring 100 points the fans don’t get free tacos!

The Women’s team came out slow and was down 13 points mid-way through the second half. They flipped a switch and started to convert possessions into points. The 13 point deficit turned into a tied game with 4 minutes remaining and by the end of the game SMC had 68-55 victory.

West LA @ SMC Men Basketball on Wednesday, February 9th 2011. SMC won 101-64

Tags: Basketball, Mens, SMC, West LA, Women

Citrus @ SMC Women’s Basketball

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Posted 08 Feb 2011 — by Michael Yanow
Category Basketball, Corsairs, Photography, Santa Monica, Santa Monica College, Sports, Sports Photography

The Lady Corsairs defeated Citrus College 65-61 in thrilling fashion Saturday, February 5th. Good overall effort from the Lady Corsairs there next game is Wednesday, February 9th against West LA College.

Citrus @ SMC Women's Basketball on Feburary 5th 2011. SMC won.

The Lady Corsairs put their hands in the middle as part of their pre-game ritual.

Dominique Magee drives the hoop in Saturday night contest against Citrus.

Hayley Henderson drives through the lane for two points in Saturday’s 65-61 victory.

Tashawn Mcghee pulls up for a jump shot over the out stretched arm of the defense.

Tags: Basketball, Corsairs, SMC, Women

Citrus @ SMC Mens Basketball

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Posted 06 Feb 2011 — by Michael Yanow
Category Basketball, Corsairs, Deshawn Stephens, Los Angeles, Photography, Santa Monica, Santa Monica College, Sports, Sports Photography

SMC won in a thrilling fashion (100-91 in OT) Saturday evening against Citrus to share first place in conference with Citrus with two weeks to go.

This game was a tale of two halves plus overtime. SMC came out in a flurry in the first half but sizzled in the last ten minutes going into the locker room trailing ten points. The second half SMC fought back from the ten point deficit to take the lead with seconds remaining in the game. Citrus tied the game back up. Two silly fouls on SMC gave Citrus two chances to win the game on free throws but Citrus was not able to convert on the front end of both one-in-one opportunities. The game went into overtime and SMC dominated in the period.

SMC was lead by #2 Lee Lark with 21 points and #10 Everett Brown with 20 points. A.J. Harris, Matt Sinclair and Deshawn Stephens all score in double digits.

SMC next game is Wednesday, February 9th at home with a start time of 5pm.