Defensive player Jimmy Keating: on the improved pass defense in the second half.
(We) knew the offense wasn't getting it going too well and (we) just had to step it up. Defense wins championships. Defense wins games. We put it, and the coaches put it, on our shoulders and we just rised to the occasion.
Keating: on why the defense had so much success.
It was really easy to read. We had great schemes, we knew what they liked to do, we knew the quarterback liked to move in the backfield...It was a great game-plan the coaches came up with this week.
Head coach Mike Taylor: on what the team has been working on.
We thought our kids looked tired against Golden West at times so we ran them harder. It was hot, it wasn’t a lot of fun – you know they kind of stepped it up, rose to the occasion and put pressure on the quarterback.
Taylor: on things to work on his quarterback.
There were some passes Kyle (Manning) threw that were actually open and guys made drops or he overthrew some guys. He's got to get a little better for us to have an opportunity. (Opponents) are going to load up with nine guys in the box to stop Ray Holley.
Running back Ray Holley: on his work ethic setting him apart from the other teams' defenses.
I would like to say yes, but I don’t know how hard guys on the opposite side are working. They might be working just as hard but I feel like I have the heart and I don’t care how tired I’m going to get. I’m still going to run.
Holley: on the end of his 59-yard run that set up Coast's only touchdown.
I saw the light, got behind Chris Reihanifam and tried to go from there...On that last one, I think I threw up a little bit.
Defensive coordinator Scott Orloff: on not repeating last year's 4-0 start followed by six-straight losses.
That’s something we’re going to have to remind them. This is a whole different group of kids, especially at linebackers. You know even when we won last year, it wasn’t pretty. We weren’t doing a lot of good things (last year) but we’re doing a lot of good things (this year).
Glendale head coach and offensive cordinator John Rome: on what they need to work on.
Fundamentally, we need to get back on the drawing board offensively. We seem to lack an identity.
Rome: on OCC's defense that allowed its season-low 132 passing yards - 112 lower than its average.
Very stout. They did a great job. They played hard the whole game.
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Ray Holley - of what went through his mind in the last two minutes of the game.
"Maintain possession and run the clock out. My heart wasn’t beating so I couldn’t really tell you."
Kyle Manning - on how he recovered after starting the second half 0-for-6.
"You just got to put things behind you. Whether you complete the pass or not, you got to put it behind you like it never even happened. If it comes out good, do it again. But especially the bad ones, you got to put it away."
Manning - on what it means to win the Victory Bell three times in a row
"It just shows the hard work we put through the years. The past two teams and this year, we worked really hard, played as a team and it paid off."
Head coach Mike Taylor - on the experience of the 2009 West-Coast Showdown
"It was a fun game. They’re a good football team. They’ve been scrappy in all their games and easily could’ve won that thing."
Defensive coordinator Scott Orloff - on his reaction to the last two minutes of the game.
"I was upset because a year ago, we didn’t finish defensively. We played great football for 58 minutes. I was so proud of the kids. And then we just found a way in the last two minutes not to do the things we should be doing and we gave up big plays. Happened a year ago and I just got to do a better job coaching it and making us better."
Golden West College's head coach Nick Mitchell - on what he liked and disliked from his team today.
"I was pleased the way we stayed in it at the end and continued to fight. When we were down by 10 late, we could’ve easily let it slip but we kept battling and kept it close. And I was not too happy with our mistakes. Far, far too many mistakes."
"Maintain possession and run the clock out. My heart wasn’t beating so I couldn’t really tell you."
Kyle Manning - on how he recovered after starting the second half 0-for-6.
"You just got to put things behind you. Whether you complete the pass or not, you got to put it behind you like it never even happened. If it comes out good, do it again. But especially the bad ones, you got to put it away."
Manning - on what it means to win the Victory Bell three times in a row
"It just shows the hard work we put through the years. The past two teams and this year, we worked really hard, played as a team and it paid off."
Head coach Mike Taylor - on the experience of the 2009 West-Coast Showdown
"It was a fun game. They’re a good football team. They’ve been scrappy in all their games and easily could’ve won that thing."
Defensive coordinator Scott Orloff - on his reaction to the last two minutes of the game.
"I was upset because a year ago, we didn’t finish defensively. We played great football for 58 minutes. I was so proud of the kids. And then we just found a way in the last two minutes not to do the things we should be doing and we gave up big plays. Happened a year ago and I just got to do a better job coaching it and making us better."
Golden West College's head coach Nick Mitchell - on what he liked and disliked from his team today.
"I was pleased the way we stayed in it at the end and continued to fight. When we were down by 10 late, we could’ve easily let it slip but we kept battling and kept it close. And I was not too happy with our mistakes. Far, far too many mistakes."
You had a pretty good day at the plate today. What was going well for you?I was seeing the ball pretty good – I got some runners on early and did my job to get some Pirates in. But we all hit the ball hard today.
You guys won pretty big game today – good hitting good pitching. Are you guys out of your funk?
Yeah we were in a funk in the last couple games but we’re back. Everybody’s putting the ball into play, a lot of clutch hits. We’ve been hitting well with two outs and hopefully it’ll carry on and keep on going.
Head coach John Altobelli is definitely gone for the playoffs now. Are you guys doing anything differently?
Well we lost him but we also lost J-Wat (Jourdan Watanabe) at the beginning of the season so we always have them in our hearts. We’re playing for Alto and J-Wat and everybody out there supporting Orange Coast.
Anything else you want to add about today?
Great day for Orange Coast and happy birthday Alto.
[Photo by Tony Lee]
Tell me aboutyour last name, Schellingerhout.It’s Dutch. I actually immigrated from Holland when I was 6-years-old.
How many people actually pronounce it right or spell it right?
Not too many but they try ad get close. It’s something I’ve grown used to.
How did you get into photography?
I guess when I was in (Fountain Valley) High School. I took a photo class, had a camera and eventually got into the year book staff in high school and then I started shooting a lot of sports for the year book and the coaches asked for pictures. I kept shooting for them even after high school, baseball, football and I still shoot for their girls basketball team for 26 years now.
What’s your favorite sport to shoot?
It changes. It used to be volleyball. At one point the coach asked me to bring lights in and it really got interesting; the coach was very enthusiastic so we got some really good pictures. Basketball’s fun. I like shooting soccer because I coach AYSO soccer. The least favorite is baseball because it’s hard to follow the ball. You don’t know where the balls going to go next – it’s challenging.
Besides photography, what do you like to do?
Watch sports – I mean I love to watch any types of sports. I like coaching soccer and going out to sporting events.
Besides sports, what else do you like to shoot?
Sports is my favorite. I shoot all the other things that goes on campus – events, dramas, symphonies and the meet-and-greets with all the famous people.
[Photo by Tony Lee]
Q & A with OCC men's volleyball head coach Travis Turner and player Jake Melone
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Orange Coast College's men's volleyball player Jake Melone (left) is a sophomore outside hitter from Loara High School and lead the team today with 19 kills. Melone is also a former Pirate of the Week that I had the honor to interview. I'm glad he won his last home game as a sophomore.
Travis Turner (right) is the head coach of the OCC men's volleyball team. He's always available for interviews and always helps me out in anyway possible.
Here's the interview after the game.
Today was the last game of the season and you guys came out with a victory. How do you guys feel about that?
Travis: I'm glad. I thought we played well and we tried a new lineup and I think it worked pretty well.
Jake: It's good. Just to play our last game on our home court - last game few of the guys are going to play (at OCC) - and we came out with a win. It was good.
I wanted to ask you guys about the problem the team's had of winning a game in a dominating fashion and then not winning the next ones.
Travis: Yeah, we've had that problem all year but we haven't came back to win after losing game two all year. So to do that tonight was a step forward.
And Jake, you've been talking about the "killer mentality" all year. Do you guys think you have that under control now?
Jake: I think we did have that tonight - not too much in the second game obviously - but as soon as we lost (game two), some of us got together, we were sick of us backing down and came back out with some attitude.
You guys were trailing game four for most of the time until you guys rallied back to tie it up at 20-20 and then went on to win the match. How big was that?
Travis: Well I think we finally got more serves in a row. I think Jake was serving at the time and kind of went on a run there. We've been trying to talk about understanding when to rip your serve and when to get it in and I thought we did a good job.
Jake: I just tried to keep my serve in and let our big guys at the net do their thing and they did it.
And next game against Moorpark...
Travis: That's going to be tough. They're good. They're pretty similar to us so we'll see. It's at their place which will be a good challenge for us.
Jake: I'm really excited to play there and beat them. It's a big game, I think we're ready for it, we're going to get at it at practice and just go over there and...
Travis: ...show them what's up.
Jake: Exactly.
[Photo by Tony Lee]
Q & A with OCC softball players Kursten Evanski and Sarah Munson
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The Orange Coast College softball team played a game earlier today against Santa Ana College. The lady Pirates lost 5-1 - the lone run scored by Kayse Potter.
Coast players Kursten Evanski (left) and Sarah Munson (right) are here after the game to support the men’s volleyball team.
Do you guys come to a lot of the volleyball games?
Sarah: Yes we do.
Kursten: Yeah.
Do you guys wish you had this many people for your softball games.
Sarah: Yeah, maybe we’d win then. Yesterday we had a class come watch us for extra credit. It’s so sad.
Talk about the game a little bit.
Kursten: They met with the ball so that was all we could do. They hit a few shots up the middle and we had some errors.
Did you guys have chances to rally or anything like that?
Kursten: We had a few of them but when we hit the ball sometimes, they were hard hits, but we hit it straight to them. But I don’t think we could be mad because we put the balls in play.
When’s your next game?
Both: Friday (at 3 p.m.).
Against?
Sarah: Santiago (Canyon College).
Kursten: Our last two games are at home.
What do you want to say to the fans so they’ll come to the game?
Sarah: We’re good looking.
Kursten: That’s all you need.
[Photo by Tony Lee]
OCC track and field star is ranked No. 1 in the United Staets
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Cassie Mitchell, a Kinesiology major at OCC, is ranked No. 1 in the United States for the 3000-meter steeplechase.Mitchell was hoping to get personal records in the 1,500 and 3,000 meter run at the Coast Classic over the weekend because, "it's my last chance to do it."
She finished first in both events with a time of 4:42.50 and 10:20.98 respectively.
What is the steeplechase and what’s your best time?
It’s a 3000-meter run with five barriers between them. My best time is 10:58.
How long have you been doing the steeplechase?
I’m fairly new at it. I’ve only had probably a year experience because I started in my freshmen year and I’m a sophomore.
Do you like doing the steeplechase?
Yeah, it makes the run more interesting because it’s kind of like a hurdle race for a long distance race.
What kind of music do you like to listen to and any favorite artists?
Mostly rock. I like The Goo Goo Dolls, that’s probably my favorite, and Train.
Do you have any pregame rituals?
Not really, though every time before a race, I listen to the Red Hot Chili Peppers. I have no idea why. They have a good beat and I like that funk-rock rhythm before a race.
Talk about being ranked No. 1 in the United States.
I actually had no idea until (head coach John Knox) told me. I don’t know, I feel like I could do a lot better, even though I’m apparently No. 1 right now. I don’t see it as that big of a deal. I’m thinking there are girls on the East coast who haven’t – the coaches hasn’t put in their times yet – so I’m always going to think I’m below someone.
Besides track and field, name some of your hobbies.
I like to do jigsaw puzzles a lot. The 1,000 piece ones or over that. I had a 5,000 piece one that took over three months.
What was the picture of the puzzle at the end?
It was a picture of a horseshoe like in Utah I think. It was so hard.
Any other hobbies?
Occasionally I like to sketch. I haven’t found a lot of time to do that, but sketching and reading.
Me too Cassie. I too have other hobbies than just updating the OCC Sports blog but I wouldn't have it any other way.
[Photo by Tony Lee]
Gomez is one of the two lady Pirates to earn All-Orange Empire Conference first team honors in the 2008-2009 season.She lead the lady Pirates with 119 assists (3.7 per game), steals (2.4 per game), free throws attempted (107) and averaged 12.6 points per game - 29 being her highest total - this season.
Gomez was recently accepted to Chapman University and plans on playing on the women's basketball team this fall.
But more importantly, she was the first Pirate of the Week in the Coast Report and the first athlete I interviewed for the paper this semester. Obviously this is the bigger accomplishment.
So you got into Chapman - how stoked are you?
I'm pretty stoked. I didn't know I was going to go there and I didn't expect to go there but I'm excited I can keep playing basketball.
What's going to be the saddest part about leaving OCC?
Oh my god everything! I love OCC - I really wish it was a four-year school so I don't have to go away. But I'm definitely going to miss all the people that I made friends with here, I'm going to miss the team and just the smaller, personal feeling you get (here at OCC).
How do you think the team will do without you next season?
I'm sure they'll be fine. I like to say that they'd be terrible without me but I'm pretty sure they are going to do good. Everybody's coming back (from last season), only a couple of us are leaving, so they'll be good. And there's new good people.
Anything else you want to add?
Shout out to my basketball girls. I'm going to miss everybody. We all became like a family when you're here and definitely going to miss - I don't know what it's like when I go over to Chapman but I know it won't be anything like it was here. I'm going to remember these times and keep it in my heart.
[Photo by Tony Lee]
The men’s volleyball team is 11-8 (7-4 in Pacific Coast Conference) and hopes to play in the state championship game again.Last year, the Pirates finished in second place to the state champions Irvine Valley College and looks forward to another strong playoff run.
Even though two out of the four PCC losses this year came from IVC (the other two from Golden West College), I’m optimistic about our team’s chances after talking to head coach Travis Turner after Tuesday’s practice.
Talk about your season so far.
You know what, it’s probably been a little down from what I expected us to do just based on what we had in the fall but if we end this thing on a positive note and beat Moorpark (College) at Moorpark, you can forget about the whole season – (it matters that) you do well at the end.
Talk about Irvine Valley and Golden West College – your main rivals in the Pacific Coast Conference.
IVC just out-gutted us and Golden West are a little bit more physical than we are. Those are two teams we can beat but we’ve got to play better than we did and today was a big step. We had a really good practice today.
Far as returning to state championship game again, that has to be your goal right?
Oh definitely. I think If we can beat Moorpark at Moorpark then we’re there and we have a shot. Anything can happen there – there are only four teams.
Name one thing you guys have been doing good all season long and name one thing you guys been struggling with.
I think our ball control has been good all season long. Our serving hasn’t been very good and our blocking's been really poor – which is not a good thing.
Anything you want to say to the fans out there?
We’ve had great support all year. The women’s volleyball team’s been great, the women’s softball team’s been to a lot of the matches. Professor (Robert) Raya is awesome – he gets kids here – and we’ve been lucky. In all the JCs, we have more people (at our games) than anyone else. And our sports editor isn’t too bad either.
Log on Wednesday at around 6 p.m. to see the live coverage of the final home game for the men’s volleyball team against Palomar College.
[Photo by Tony Lee]
Audrey Crouse[In event 41, the women's poll vault, Crouse finished tied-first with OCC's own Lisa Dolan (10-06 feet).]
What do you like the most about track and field?
I like that it's both a team and an individual sport - it's just you versus the clock or you against your mark so there's no room for error but at the same time, you work as a team in practice because you push each other in practice.
What event did you do the best in and the worst in?
I actually did only one because I'm getting ready for next week (for the prelims). I met my personal record for the pole vault.
What's your goals for the prelims next week?
I hope to make it both in the poll vault and the 400-meter hurdles.
Do you have any superstitions or pregame rituals?
Yeah...actually I try to stay away from those because it gets in your head but I eat the same thing before each race.
And what are they?
Two pieces of wheat toast with jelly and two eggs. I definitely try to stay away from (superstitions) though.
What's your favorite type of music?
Depends on the mood; I could go for some Jack Johnson if I'm feeling mellow, some pump up music - rap - before the race...pretty much it.
What's your favorite subject in school?
Right now it's English 101. Before it was math because it wasn't my strong suit and I liked the challenge but now I think I found a nitch for creative writing.
And after track and field, what do you want to be?
I want to be a rep for Volcom or Burton.
[Photo by Tony Lee]
Donovan Toban[In event 12 , the men's 100 meter dash, Toban finished fifth (11.34) and in event 36, the men's long jump, he finished second with 22-11 feet.]
What's your favorite thing about track and field?
Just being out here and having fun and competing. I’ve been running track all my life.
Which event did you think you competed the best in and the worst?
My worst is probably my long jump and my best is the triple jump.
What are your expectations going into the Orange Empire Conference prelims?
I’m just trying to do my best and get to state.
Do you have any superstitions?
I jerk...the dance.
I thought you meant jerk as in...
Naw man. The dance.
What's your favorite type of music and your favorite artist?
Rap and Hip Hop and Lil’ Wayne.
What's your favorite subject at school?
Math.
After track and field, what would you want to be?
I’m a kinesiology major. I want to do sports medicine.
[Photo by Tony Lee]
Congratulations to OCC track and field heptathletes Brianna Vanderwal and Liana Fuentes
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Congratulations to Brianna Vanderwal (left) and Liana Fuentes (right) on qualifying for the California State Meet.According to OCC Sports Information Director Tony Altobelli's article on the school's website, "Vanderwal finished fourth overall with 4,060 points, while Fuentes was right behind her teammate, placing fifth with 4,058 points."
Click here to read the full story.
Now since you know the background, here's the little Q & A session I had with them at the baseball game.
So you guys qualified for the California State Meet. Talk about it a little bit.
Fuentes: Freaking amazing.
Vanderwal: We’re really excited. Stoked would be the word. We get to go out to San Mateo. There are only two of us going so far.
Fuentes: Tell him about the two days. It was a long...
Vanderwal: Yeah it’s a long day. You’re there from nine to about.
Both: Five.
Vanderwal: For both days.
Nine to five both days huh? So it’s like a job then.
Both: Yeah pretty much.
Talk about the Riverside Community College meet tomorrow.
Fuentes: It’s going to be intense.
Vanderwal: It’s going to be the hardest match ever.
Fuentes: Their marks are better than ours but we can show up and perform and get three wins.
How do you think you guys will do?
Fuentes: I think we’ll come out and compete. We’ll get them.
Vanderwal: Last year was really neck-to-neck. It always comes down to the 4x4 at the very end. The coaches will pull you to the side (to discuss) strategy.
Well once again, congratulations on making it to State and I wish you two the best of luck.
If anyone who's reading this have time Friday, go see Vanderwal, Fuentes and the rest of the OCC track and field athletes at the OCC track meet starting at 2 p.m.
The 12-game winning streak snapped. Any comments?It was a good run. The guys did a good job. When you face a good pitcher, he’s going to (throw) good pitches and the guy pitched his butt off – did a good job.
Talk about Christian Meza’s 13 strikeout performance today.
You give out 13 freebies where they don’t have to make a play; it makes it a little bit easier for them but we still had our chances.
What happened in the 9th inning exactly? Did Calvin Drummond throw bad pitches?
No, he was trying to get ahead and the guy jumped on a fastball down and in, (the batter) did a great job. I mean Calvin pitched great. He had some 0-2 pitches that should’ve been located better that kind of came back and bit him in the butt but that’s baseball.
What’s the one thing you guys did good today and one thing you did bad?
We missed too many signs which kind of came back and bit us in the butt. The guys competed today, I mean we’re in the game, Calvin was good.
[Photo courtesy of Orange Coast College]
Talk about the top of the ninth inning for a little bit. Were Calvin Drummond’s pitches where you wanted them?Down in the zone was what I was looking for but the pitches drifted back over the plate. A lot of our pitchers throw a lot of balls that move a lot so you miss your spot even a little bit, those pitches will fall back in the strike zone. It’s just one of those things you know – it was their day to win.
Talk about that really quickly. You guys were on a 12-game winning streak.
It was a hell-of-a-run. We were putting things together, we were getting hits right when we needed them; the thing about baseball it’s one of the easiest things to do when you’re hot and it’s one of the hardest things to do when you’re not. I think it’s a good thing to experience a loss because it kind of gets of refocused, back on the grind, so we’re not going into every game expecting to win. It’ll kind of revitalize our guys’ work ethics a little bit.
Talk about Santa Ana College’s Christian Meza’s 13 strikeout performance today.
I know him very well. I faced him in all four years of high school. I played with him a lot in the summer. He’s a great pitcher, he absolutely deserved to win, I’m proud for him as a friend and he deserved it – he pitched a hell-of-a-game.
Anything else you want to add?
We’re not too bothered by this loss. We know we’re still in first place (in the Orange Empire Conference). We’re ready to get back to practice and go on another winning streak.
[Photo by Tony Lee]
Alexis (6-years-old), Keri and Alyssa Altobelli (4-years-old)Do you come to every game to support the boys?
Keri: I come to every home game, I go to most away games and I go to most practices.
Do you ever do any Little League, team mom stuff like bringing the players orange slices, juices boxes or whatnot?
Keri: No nothing like that. Some of the boys work out with my son JJ but other than that, we don't hand out snacks.
How many kids do you and John Altobelli (head OCC baseball coach) have and what are their names and ages?
Keri: We have JJ, he's 18, and this is Alexis, she's going to be six.
Alexis: Hi.
Keri: And this is Alyssa, she's going to four.
Alyssa: Hi.
Any athletes in the making?
Keri: Alexis wants to play hockey but we'll see about that.
Alyssa: And I want to play soccer and basketball.
Keri: OK, we'll see about that.
Alexis: I want to play soccer and baskeball.
Keri: You just want to do everything don't you Lexy? We'll see about that.
If you could say one thing to the Pirates, what would it be?
Keri: Let's get a win boys. Everything seems to be coming together though. Whether they're doing it for Jourdan or they're doing it for themselves. A lot of these boys have been together for two years now. It's been a tough road and we'd really love a championship.
[Photo by Tony Lee]
Keri: I come to every home game, I go to most away games and I go to most practices.
Do you ever do any Little League, team mom stuff like bringing the players orange slices, juices boxes or whatnot?
Keri: No nothing like that. Some of the boys work out with my son JJ but other than that, we don't hand out snacks.
How many kids do you and John Altobelli (head OCC baseball coach) have and what are their names and ages?
Keri: We have JJ, he's 18, and this is Alexis, she's going to be six.
Alexis: Hi.
Keri: And this is Alyssa, she's going to four.
Alyssa: Hi.
Any athletes in the making?
Keri: Alexis wants to play hockey but we'll see about that.
Alyssa: And I want to play soccer and basketball.
Keri: OK, we'll see about that.
Alexis: I want to play soccer and baskeball.
Keri: You just want to do everything don't you Lexy? We'll see about that.
If you could say one thing to the Pirates, what would it be?
Keri: Let's get a win boys. Everything seems to be coming together though. Whether they're doing it for Jourdan or they're doing it for themselves. A lot of these boys have been together for two years now. It's been a tough road and we'd really love a championship.
[Photo by Tony Lee]
Q & A with OCC pole vault winners Caleb Monticalvo and Lisa Dolan
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Caleb Monticalvo
How high did you pole vault today?
14 feet, 6 inches, a personal record.
What was your PR before?
14 feet, 3 inches.
How long have you been pole vaulting?
It’s my fourth year.
Is this your favorite event?
Yeah, it’s my only event. They have me doing other ones to build my pole vault strength.
Do you have a pregame ritual?
No, but I pray before I vault. I try not to do whole bunch of rituals and stuff like that or a routine. I like to mix it up.
What’s your favorite type of music and artist?
Hip hop and Andre 3000.
What's next for the OCC track and field team?
I’m just ready for the Riverside Community College meet on April 3 at home. I want a lot of people to come out and give us support. RCC is ranked No. 1 in the state right now. We’re all getting pumped for that.
Lisa Dolan
What events did you compete in today and how did you do?
Pole vault and hammer throw. I won the pole vault (10 feet, 6 inches) and didn’t place in the hammer throw (Dolan got sixth throwing the hammer at 25.08 meters).
What's your favorite event?
Pole vault—this is my fifth year doing it. I did this all throughout high school.
Any comments on the big match against RCC on April 3?
I don’t really know RCC’s status on pole vault. I think they have one girl that got 11 feet but I’m not worried.
What’s your favorite type of music?
I have to say R&B and hip hop.
Name some of your favorite artists.
I like Omarion, J Holiday, Lloyd and the occasional Wheezy.
Besides track and field, what’s your favorite hobby?
I just love working out and anything beach related like surfing and tanning.
Thank you for the interviews Caleb and Lisa. Good luck in the rest of the season.
[Photos by Tony Lee]
How high did you pole vault today?
14 feet, 6 inches, a personal record.
What was your PR before?
14 feet, 3 inches.
How long have you been pole vaulting?
It’s my fourth year.
Is this your favorite event?
Yeah, it’s my only event. They have me doing other ones to build my pole vault strength.
Do you have a pregame ritual?
No, but I pray before I vault. I try not to do whole bunch of rituals and stuff like that or a routine. I like to mix it up.
What’s your favorite type of music and artist?
Hip hop and Andre 3000.
What's next for the OCC track and field team?
I’m just ready for the Riverside Community College meet on April 3 at home. I want a lot of people to come out and give us support. RCC is ranked No. 1 in the state right now. We’re all getting pumped for that.
Lisa Dolan
What events did you compete in today and how did you do?
Pole vault and hammer throw. I won the pole vault (10 feet, 6 inches) and didn’t place in the hammer throw (Dolan got sixth throwing the hammer at 25.08 meters).
What's your favorite event?
Pole vault—this is my fifth year doing it. I did this all throughout high school.
Any comments on the big match against RCC on April 3?
I don’t really know RCC’s status on pole vault. I think they have one girl that got 11 feet but I’m not worried.
What’s your favorite type of music?
I have to say R&B and hip hop.
Name some of your favorite artists.
I like Omarion, J Holiday, Lloyd and the occasional Wheezy.
Besides track and field, what’s your favorite hobby?
I just love working out and anything beach related like surfing and tanning.
Thank you for the interviews Caleb and Lisa. Good luck in the rest of the season.
[Photos by Tony Lee]
