The Scripps Ranch High School varsity football team defeated Kearny High 48-6 on April 2.
The next scheduled game for the Falcons is Friday, April 16 at home against University City High School with a 7 p.m. kickoff.
Photos by Justin Fine. Visit justinfine.com.
The Scripps Ranch High School varsity football team suffered a tough loss to Patrick Henry High School 34-14 on March 19.
The next game for the Falcons is scheduled for Friday, March 26 at home against Morse High School with a 7 p.m. kickoff.
Photos by Justin Fine. Visit justinfine.com.
The Scripps Ranch High School (SRHS) varsity football team shut out Mira Mesa High School 21-0 in the first game of a very unusual season which began March 12 on the Scripps Ranch High campus.
Numerous fans, presumably being mostly parents of the players, lined up along the fence on the sidewalk along Scripps Ranch Boulevard above the field to watch the action since the San Diego Unified School District prohibited spectators. Inside the stadium, the game was played with empty stands.
Meanwhile, sleet pelted the players for a short time as they battled during what the official SRHS sports web page labeled as a scrimmage. Neither team wore their team’s formal stickers on their helmets for this contest. Still, Falcons players celebrated as they hoisted the traditional Battle of the 15 trophy following the SRHS victory.
Photos by Justin Fine. Visit justinfine.com.
(March 13, 2021) In light of the displeasure of numerous parents not being allowed to view their high school athletes compete inside stadiums and gyms this spring due to a rule by the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) based on concerns of spreading COVID-19, SDUSD Superintendent Cindy Marten this morning released the following announcement touting a program offering the streaming of live, on-demand high school sports.:
The wait is almost over. Nearly every CIF sport is back in action at San Diego Unified high schools, with practices already underway or starting today, and regular season games will soon begin for sports such as football, softball, baseball and lacrosse.
When San Diego Unified student athletes take the field this spring, they will be able to have family members and friends watching them via live webcast – and also from the stands, subject to State and County guidance on COVID protocols including distancing, wearing of masks and attendance capacity.
District physician Dr. Howard Taras said extensive restrictions will need to remain in place for outdoor events, even as small numbers of observers will be able to attend games.
Current California regulations stipulate that attendance for outdoor sports is limited to 100 people for locations in the purple tier, like San Diego. Those limits increase to 20% capacity in the red tier, 33% in the orange tier and 67% in the yellow tier.
At last Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Marten shared the district’s plan to work with high school principals and athletic directors to create safe plans for sporting events so family members can attend and watch their students play.
District leadership is working with school sites to get these plans approved starting next week, and will make sufficient funds available to schools in order to help facilitate attendance at outdoor sporting events.
The district has also secured a landmark agreement with NFHS Network, a nationwide live and on-demand high school sports broadcasting company, which will provide coverage of regular season sporting events played by San Diego Unified high school teams in their home stadiums and gymnasiums.
The NFHS agreement means parents, students and fans will be able to watch San Diego Unified home games for free throughout the spring season. More details on how to watch will be provided to each high school for sharing with their community.
For more information, see https://srfalcons.org/2021/03/13/watch-live-srhs-sporting-events-with-nfhs-network/ and https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/.
Players on the Scripps Ranch High School varsity football team will finally get their chance to play a new season of football with a home game against archrival Mira Mesa High School starting at 7 p.m. on March 12.
This most unprecedented season will begin due to COVID-19 restrictions forcing the cancellation of 2020 high school fall sports in California.
Now, the Falcons football team will open a new, but abbreviated, winter-spring season with only four scheduled games at this time, according to the school’s sports web page. The team returns after an incredible one-loss season in which the Falcons went all the way to the San Diego CIF championship game.
Scripps Ranch News plans to post photos of this opening game over the weekend.
Photos by Justin Fine. Visit justinfine.com.
With that in mind, SRSA wanted to lay out the plan for the season ahead, so that there is complete transparency into how it will make this work.
Season registration
Registration will be $150 per player, which will include a full practice up to three days a week to maximize the experience for all players with registration open indefinitely so girls can join when they are comfortable or when things change.
Coaches will provide drills and practice plans for a safe group experience to allow players to be active and develop their love for softball. SRSA will operate these practice sessions under the safe guidelines established by the County of San Diego.
The SRSA softball program is dedicated to offering girls the opportunity to learn and play recreational fastpitch softball in a fun and safe environment. In addition, it is dedicated to providing a league for girls of all skill levels with the goal of improving their softball skills, making new friends, developing team building skills and having fun.
Season information
Competitive practices including pitching and catching will be held during the week including Saturdays, either morning or afternoon. The league will adjust accordingly if county restrictions change.
Afternoon and evening weekday practices will be added once Daylight Savings Time begins.
Coaches may choose to add optional additional cages or practices.
Quality team jerseys are included in the registration fees.
Divisions
• T-Ball: Birth year 2015
• Rookies: Birth year 2014
• 8U: Birth years 2012-13
• 10U: Birth years 2010-11
• 12U: Birth years 2008-09
• 14U: Birth years 2006-07
Visit srsoftball.org.
The safety of players, coaches and families are the top priority. If permitted and safe, there will be a spring season. Some options under consideration include a shortened county-wide season or one that involves distanced practices and clinics, or SRlax only scrimmages.
Check the website (www.srlax.org) or contact the program directors to get up to date information.
Boys grades K-8
Boys lacrosse is a cross between basketball, soccer and hockey. The league is a recreational program for all abilities in grades K-8. The season runs February through May. Practices are during the week at Marshall Middle School and games are on the weekend throughout San Diego County. Visit Facebook at Scripps Ranch Boys Lacrosse, www.srlax.org, or email SRlax92131@gmail.com for more information.
Girls grades 3-8
Girls lacrosse is a recreational program intended to teach the game and develop skills. The spring season runs February through June. Practices are at Marshall Middle School and games are throughout San Diego County. Check out www.srlax.org or email Greg Alioto at galioto@laxware.net for more information.
The Mickey Cafagna Memorial Golf Classic was established to honor Mickey Cafagna, former Mayor of Poway. He was one of the most loved and respected elected officials in the city’s history, and distinguished himself by his thoughtful leadership and enthusiastic support of numerous nonprofit organizations.
In keeping with Cafagna’s charitable spirit, a portion of this year’s profits will be donated to the Poway Performing Arts Company (PowPAC), Poway’s community theatre. The Poway Performing Arts Company is Poway's only community theatre, established in 1981 with its home in the center of Poway at the Lively Center on Poway Road.
The golf tournament is open to the public and players of all levels are welcome. More information, including registration and sponsorship options, are available at www.birdease.com/PowayChamber. Contact the Poway Chamber office with inquiries at chamber@poway.com.
The Poway Chamber of Commerce is a private 501(c)6 not-for-profit membership organization that works to strengthen prosperity for members and the business community by providing leadership, education and advocacy.
CIF San Diego Section released the following statement Dec. 14 along with a link to guidelines for sports issued by the California Department of Health and Safety regarding sports programs as the state heads into 2021 under COVID-19 restrictions:
"Earlier tonight we were made aware that the youth sports guidance we were awaiting from the California Department of Health and Safety was released. We understand that the release of the guidance will create a lot of questions. We are asking for your patience as we work with our section governance and leadership to review the impact of this new guidance from the California Department of Health has on the CIF-San Diego Section and our plan for the start of Season 1 sports. Please see below the recent updated guidance from the California Department of Health on “Outdoor and Indoor Youth and Recreational Adult Sports" guidelines: Department of Health Sports Guidelines.
Our section office will provide further guidance in the coming days.
Respectfully,
Joe Heinz
Commissioner
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