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The scores of the matches were 25-22, 25-13, and 26-24.

Grant Hughes and Micah Goss each recorded 11 kills and one block. Ewan Richards had 31 assists and two kills. Tzevon Lovejoy-Hall recorded seven digs to add to the decisive win against the Rangers.

The Chargers will play Ventura next on March 28.

Santa Barbara track competes at Simi Valley Invitational

The Dons had an impressive showing at the Simi Valley Invitational on March 25.

Anne Knecht won the 800m with a personal best. Davis Flanagin had a successful meet, winning the long jump with a personal best, coming in second in the triple jump, and fourth in the 4x400 relay alongside Monty Lopez, Carter Battle and Roman Higgins.

Sierra Gronquist came in second for the pole vault and Jack Garza was third in the 1600m. Additionally, Sasha Tanasychuk was second in the 1600m, recording a personal best.

The Dons will host the Santa Barbara City Championships on April 5.

Dos Pueblos track and field participates in APU Meet of Champions

The Chargers competed in the Azusa Pacific University Meet of Champions for track and field on March 25.

Andy Brennan came in seventh place in the 800m with an improvement to his personal best. Ellie Gleason raced in the 1600m and came in fourth place. Additionally, Eamon Gordon came in 12th place in the 3200m.

“It is good to hear my students talking about how they felt they left a few seconds on the track through different tactics,” shared head coach David Jackson. “They’ll be motivated to keep up their training and improve on the little things.”

The Chargers will be competing in the Santa Barbara City championships on April 5.

- Compiled by Annika Bahnsen

LONG, Elaine Gilbertson

12/16/1937 - 3/10/2023

Elaine Long passed away peacefully on March 10. One of two children, born Elaine Constance Gilbertson in Richland Center, Wisconsin to George and Harriet Gilbertson. Elaine attended high school in Madison, Wisconsin where was elected Homecoming Queen her Senior year. Later she attended University of Wisconsin, Madison where she met her future husband, James. Elaine graduated college and worked for the County of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She married James on April 23, 1960 and later had two boys, James Jr and John. In 1966 Elaine and her family moved to Santa Barbara, then a few years later to Galveston, Texas for a couple of years, then back to Racine, Wisconsin.

In 1972 Elaine, James and her two boys came back to Santa Barbara, calling it home for the rest of her life. Elaine enjoyed the Santa Barbara weather and being able to play tennis year round. She was very active in the tennis community and served on the board of directors for the Santa Barbara Tennis Patrons.

Elaine was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, James. She is survived by her sister Edie, two sons, James Jr and John and 4 grandchildren, Stephen, Matthew, Emily and Christopher. The family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers, especially Aires for her loving attention, at the Casa Naomi where she spent the last three years of her life.

A private funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 29, at 10am at the Santa Barbara Cemetery.

BOLLI, Christine

May 26, 1977 - March 5, 2023

Santa Barbara --- We lost our beloved Christine Maree Bolli on March 5, 2023. She was born on May 26, 1977, to Arthur and Suzanne Bolli, shortly after her family moved to Eureka, California. As the youngest of three girls, Christine had her work cut out for her with two bossy older sisters, but she was up to the task. By elementary school, she was constantly surrounded by friends. Her ability to make - and keep - friends was a constant throughout her life. Although Christine loved to be part of a group, she also loved to curl up on her own with a good book, whether it was Shakespeare or Agatha Christie. By high school, made sense she would eventually major in art history at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

After completing her bachelor’s degree, she went on to pursue both a Master’s degree and Ph.D. in art history. During this time, Christine traveled extensively throughout Europe while writing her thesis and later her dissertation on Cistercian architecture in Provence. Her constant companion throughout this time was her husband, Nathan Todoroff. Together, they lived in Germany, spent long summers in France, and then returned to the Santa Barbara area they both loved and embraced as home. During her career, Christine taught art history at UCSB and Cal State Channel Islands. She authored numerous articles on the subject that were not only informative, but really interesting to read.

In 2010, Christine and Nathan welcomed their daughter, Veronica, a beautiful mix of her mother and father, yet totally her own wonderful person.

Her loss leaves us overwhelmed with sadness. However, we are truly grateful for the time we had with her and her unique and wonderful way of seeing the world. We are happy she is reunited with her father, Arthur.

She is survived by her daughter Veronica and her husband Nathan; her mother, Suzanne Bolli; her sisters, Natalie Bolli and Andrea Villarreal; her four nieces and nephews; and her huge circle of friends that never stopped growing. We all love you so much Christine!

TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2023