High school football

Hueneme seeks football coach

For the fourth time in this decade, Hueneme High has launched a search for a new head varsity football coach.

Steve Ruedaflores submitted his resignation after one season, confirmed Hueneme athletic director Juan Flores.

Hueneme finished 4-6 during the 2007 season and was fifth in the Pacific View League. The Vikings have made only one playoff appearance in the last seven years.

Reudaflores' decision "was unfortunate and unexpected," said Flores.

"We want to thank Steve for his tremendous effort. Under his leadership, the program took a step in a positive direction. He leaves his successor with a solid foundation to build on."

Ruedaflores was the third football coach that Hueneme hired in the last seven years. Marcus Turner and Ryan Huisenga followed longtime Hueneme coach Larry Miller as Hueneme coaches.

"I am deeply troubled and saddened by the fact that we have been unable to maintain a consistency in our football coaching staff," said Flores. "We want nothing more for our kids than to experience the satisfaction that comes with winning championships."

Applications are now being accepted. Interested persons can contact Flores at 385-2669. Hueneme would like to have its new coach in place in time for spring football, which begins May 12.

Girls' basketball

Murphy resigns at Moorpark

Dave Murphy has resigned as the girls' basketball coach at Moorpark High.

Moorpark finished 16-10 during the 2007-08 school year and lost to Long Beach Poly in the playoffs.

In a career mostly spent at Simi Valley, Murphy's teams won 436 games.

"The main reason I resigned was I was not an on-campus coach," said Murphy. "In my previous 25 years as a head coach, I had been on campus. I found I very much missed the relationships formed on campus with the players as both a teacher and coach.

"I want to thank (athletic director) Rob Dearborn and the entire Moorpark staff for being so supportive of the girls' program."

Boys' basketball

Jackson commits to Pepperdine

Simi Valley High senior Lorne Jackson has signed a letter-of-intent with the Pepperdine men's basketball program.

Jackson made the all-state second team by CalHiSports.com and was an all-section selection. He was named as player of the year by the Ventura County Basketball Coaches Association and The Star as well as being co-MVP of the Marmonte League.

He averaged 23.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 4.2 steals per game for Simi Valley as a senior. Jackson set school season and career records for steals.

baseball

Meyer headed to Cal State Fullerton

Simi Valley High junior shortstop Jonathan Myer has committed to playing at Cal State Fullerton, said Simi Valley coach Matt La Belle. The 6-foot-1, 185-pounder is batting .435 with 29 RBIs and an area best six home runs.

Scioscia to lead youth clinic in T.O.

Mike Scioscia, manager of the Los Angeles Angels, will lead a youth clinic today at the Conejo Creek Ballpark in Thousand Oaks.

Scioscia and his players, including pitcher Jered Weaver of Simi Valley, will give verbal instructions. The event is free and runs from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

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