2015 Grom of the Year: Rachael Tilly
By Andrea Swayne Rachael Tilly, 17, of Capistrano Beach, set out in 2015 with something to prove. As an already accomplished longboard surfer on the verge of leaving her grom years behind, Rachael began training for one last shot at realizing her dream of becoming the youngest professional women’s longboard world champion in history. And … //read the full article
Groms Away: A Look Back at all the Groms of 2015
By Andrea Swayne As a proving ground for up and coming surfers, our tri-city area has long been responsible for turning out some of the world’s best young athletes and all-around good citizens. Throughout the year we recognize our Groms of the Week with a photo and story highlighting their talents, ambitions and accomplishments. So … //read the full article
Pet of the Week: Abby
San Clemente Times Rescued from a life of daily abuse, 1-year-old Abby isn’t letting her terrible past hold her back. She is just now learning how good life can be and is truly blossoming into a sweet pup. Help us to find Abby a loving home for the holidays. If you would like to know … //read the full article
City Scoreboard: Tritons Water Polo Club Teams Reach Podium at Holiday Tourney
San Clemente Times Our City Scoreboard brings you up to date on all the local San Clemente youth and community team accomplishments and special individual performances of the week. We want to run your scores, results and announcements. Email sports@sanclementetimes.com for submission. Water Polo Three San Clemente Tritons Water Polo Club teams recorded podium finishes … //read the full article
San Clemente Sports & Outdoors 2015 Year in Review
Compiled by Steve Breazeale As 2015 draws to a close, we take a look back at the people, stories and moments that defined the sports landscape in San Clemente over the past 12 months. January Darnold Tosses TD in U.S. Army All-American Bowl San Clemente High School senior quarterback Sam Darnold completed six of seven … //read the full article