Foreign sport finds home in Simi
Local cricket enthusiasts create outlet
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com
      Cricket is often called a gentleman's sport. Now, the gentlemen's sport that originated in England is taking root in Simi Valley. The Simi Sloggers—or "sluggers" in American vernacular—have been practicing on weekends at Sinaloa Middle School and at Rancho Santa Susa...
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Running backs rule the night
East Ventura County stocked with high-quality tailbacks
By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com
      The playmakers, the guys who threaten to take it to the end zone on any offensive snap—a lot of them compete on the high school football fields of eastern Ventura County. Most are running backs. Some area teams possess dangerous two-back combos.
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Royal boys' water polo team zapped by Chargers
      On Wednesday, in the first of two Marmonte League meetings this season between Royal and Agoura high schools in boys' water polo, the Chargers defeated the Highlanders 1110 in suddendeath overtime at Agoura. AHS senior David Sparks scored the game-winning goal.
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