Chargers Earn First Marmonte Baseball Title

Agoura High wins its first-ever Marmonte League championship, the league's top seed in postseason.

Agoura High Grad is World Champion Cheerleader

Jessica Lieberman, 18, wins USASF world championship in Orlando.

Jessica Lieberman, a graduate of Agoura High School, and her co-ed cheerleading team claimed a world title last month in Florida, reports the Santa Ynez Valley News. The 18-year-old, who currently attends Moorpark Community College, and her all-star cheerleading team won the USASF world championship in their category at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports in Orlando on the weekend of April 27-29, said the News. Lieberman is the daughter of Keri Johnson Lieberman, a graduate of Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, and David Lieberman of Agoura Hills.

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Q & A: T.H.E. President Marc Hernandez

Coining the new catch phrase 'Are You In?,' the Together Helping Education foundation, under the guidance of new president Marc Hernandez, is committed to raise funds and awareness for the school district.

When Marc Hernandez took over as president of the Together Helping Education Foundation [T.H.E.] in January of this year, he said he had his work cut out for him. Hernandez, who replaced T.H.E. founder Ziona Friedlander, says the board had become divided and decided to take a different path other than the one laid out by Friedlander. Hernandez was treasurer for Round Meadow Elementary for three years and currently has three children enrolled at the school. He became involved with the school district's fundraising arm in March of 2011 when he hosted a community building event at his home. He quickly moved up the organization ladder, became co-chair of the upcoming T.H.E. event gala fundraiser, and is now strategizing for the upcoming school…

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Now Batting for Patch: Mark Teixeira

The Yankees first-baseman has signed on as "Commissioner of Patch Baseball."

Yankees first baseman Mark "Tex" Teixeira has a new team. No, the four-time Gold Glove winner hasn't been traded to the Dodgers. He's signed on with Patch, as "Commissioner of Patch Baseball." Teixeira will interact with Patch users by regularly responding to questions, sharing baseball tips, and posting exclusive videos. Teixeira will also offer young athletes advice on how to stay in shape and why healthful eating is so important for optimal performance. “I live in a Patch town now and I keep tabs on my original hometown via the Patch site there, so I’ve seen the ways that Patch supports its communities,” said Teixeira. “I’m excited to be a part of that by connecting with Patch users who have the same passion for baseball that I do. I’m …

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2012 AYBA Girls Cool Champs!

Meet Black Ice, the fourth and fifth grade team champions.

"Proud of our girls," parent John Ellington wrote in an email to Patch along with the attached photo.  Black Ice, an Agoura Youth Basketball Association girls team made up of fourth and fifth grade girls, went into playoffs the sixth seed and won, Ellington wrote.  

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Agoura High Student Named Star's Girls Water Polo Player of Year

Despite a disappointing season, senior Megan Linder receives top honors.

Inspite of a disappointing season finish, Agoura High School senior Megan Linder, who will be attending Loyola Marymount in the fall, has been named the Star's Girls Water Polo Player of the Year, according to a report in the Ventura County Star. Though the team wanted to play one more game with the CIF-Southern Section Division 2 championship on the line, it was the 12-8 semifinal loss to No. 2 Corona-Santiago which closed the door this season, said the Star. "[Linder] was big for the team," Agoura head coach Jason Rosenthal told the Star. "She was stellar at both ends of the pool." According to the report, Linder produced 66 goals and 43 assists. She added 42 steals, 52 drawn ejections and 10 field blocks. She was a first-team All-CIF …

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Dole Great Race of Agoura Hills Announces Race Results

Scenic and challenging courses draws record numbers of runners.

More than 7,300 runners took part in the 27th annual Dole Great Race of Agoura Hills held March 24 throughout the streets of Agoura Hills. The nationally recognized running festival attracted elite athletes, recreational runners and even expecting mothers with families in tow from 36 states and 360 cities to celebrate running by competing in seven exciting races. Both competitive and recreational runners found the scenic courses through the Santa Monica Mountains challenging with its hilly terrain. “While you’re running you think why am I doing this,” said recreational runner Amber Ruddock, 35, of Oak Park and mother of two young children who got up at 5:30 a.m. to join the 10K. “But even though the hills seem painful at the time, when you…

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Huge Turnout for Great Race

The race is one of the largest community events in Agoura Hills and benefits local schools.

An estimated 7,000 people from near and far converged upon Chumash Park Saturday for the 27th annual Dole Great Race of Agoura Hills. The race, which began at 7 a.m. under cloudy skies, consisted of six races, including two half marathons–the Pacific Half Marathon and the Chesebro, both of which tour some of Agoura Hills’ most scenic landscapes, including Old Agoura, Paramount Ranch and the Chesebro Canyon Trail, which winds through the Santa Monica Mountains. Other courses included the Old Agoura 10K, the Deena Kastor 5K, the Kids 1 Mile and the Family Fun Run/Walk 1 Mile. Scott Stone, a 57-year-old resident of Westlake Village, said that he loves the Agoura course. “Great race, great support and great community,” said Stone. Leslee …

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Schools Prepare for Disaster

All of the schools in the Las Virgenes Unified School District took part in a planned earthquake disaster drill on Thursday.

Students, teachers and staff members of the Las Virgenes School District took part in a planned earthquake disaster drill Thursday morning. The LVUSD administrative office also participated. Organized through the office of Karen Kimmel, school district chief business official, Thursday's emergency drill simulated school preparedness following an 8.5 magnitude earthquake, according to Dr. Jessica Kiernana, principal for Willow Elementary. According to Kiernan, all schools receive the same scenario. "In this case, [at 9:50 a.m.] we are told to announce over the P.A. system that our earthquake drill has begun and that everyone must 'stop, drop and cover,'" said Kiernan, at which point everyone moves beneath classroom desks. From there, all …

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Kidz Love Soccer Sign-Ups

The City is offering new soccer classes for kids.

The Agoura Hills Recreation Center will be offering new Kidz Love Soccer classes for ages 5-10. Kidz Lov Soccer classes will consist of skill demonstrations, fun games and instructional scrimmages. Each participant also receives a soccer jersey. Classes are offered on Fridays from 3:45-4:30 p.m. for ages 5-7 and from 4:30-5:15 p.m. for ages 7-10. Classes are held at Sumac Park starting on April 20. The six week session costs only $65. For more information on upcoming programs, please call the Agoura Hills Recreation Center at (818) 597-7361 or come by the Recreation Center.  You can also visit the Recreation Center on-line at www.ci.agoura-hills.ca.us, at http://facebook.com/pages//city-of-agoura-hills-community-services-department/…

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