High school basketball

Oxnard schedules tryouts for freshmen

All incoming freshmen interested in trying out for the Oxnard High boys' basketball program must attend tryouts Tuesday and Wednesday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the school's gym.

Athletes participating in football or any other fall sport are still required to attend these tryouts. For more information, contact Jeff Staniland at 407-9689.

youth BASEBALL

Conejo Oaks no-hit by Dodgers' Serrano

The Conejo Oaks suffered their third consecutive loss, a 6-0 no-hitter to the East L.A. Dodgers on Thursday at Westwood.

The Oaks fell victims of the rare no-hitter in their first of three round-robin games in the Best of the West Tournament.

Only two days after being shut out for the first time this season, the Oaks managed only two baserunners all day. The perfect game was broken up in the fifth when left fielder Lance Roenicke was hit by a pitch and stranded at first. The only other baserunner came in the eighth when catcher Matt Scioscia reached on an error and was stranded at first.

Dodgers starter Mark Serrano tossed all nine innings, striking out 12.

SOFTBALL

SoCal Diamonds earn ASA National berth

The Southern California Diamonds 18 Gold travel team finished 5-0 in Lancaster in the Amateur Softball Association state qualifying tournament.

The Diamonds defeated the Fresno Force, 9-1, Dynasty Elite Gold, 15-2, San Diego Renegades-Tillett, 6-2, Worth Firecrackers, 7-6, and Socerer, 12-0. The Diamonds will play in the ASA Nationals Aug. 2-10, in Oklahoma City, Okla.

The players are Sara Jane Webster (Alemany and Dickinson State), Caylin Campbell (Westlake), Christine Magee (Westlake), Deianna Russell (Chatsworth), Delaney Willard (Camarillo), Laura King (Camarillo), Elyssa Fox (Cuesta College), Julia Rice (Oak Park), Julie Fernandez (Harvard-Westlake), Julie Lewis (Agoura), Kassy Dunn (Grace Brethren), Keilani Jennings (Newbury Park), Lacey Chesser (Buena), Lindsey Webster (Alemany), Stephanie Cuevas (Alemany), Sabrina Ferguson (Oxnard), Phoebe Johnson (La Reina), Valerie Ortega (Oaks Christian), Tammy Vickers (Environmental Charter) and Stephanie Ziemann (Crescenta Valley). Paul Garziano is the manager. Bob Zappia, Todd Prieto and Jack Willard are the coaches.

The Diamonds were one of four bracket winners in the 106-team tournament. The Socerer and Firecrackers earned national berths from the elimination bracket.

The Diamonds will play Monday through Friday at Boulder, Colo., in a college exposure tournament.

CYCLING

Three Harbors Tour returns July 5

The fourth annual Three Harbors Tour returns July 5 at Ventura Harbor. Cyclists can choose from 25-, 60- or 100-mile routes around Ventura, Channel Islands and Santa Barbara Harbors.

Specially designed courses follow the safest routes possible while staying close to cool coastal temperatures. With six rest stops, picnic lunch and roving support vehicles, families and novice riders are encouraged while veteran cyclists are challenged.

The tour is also an official California Coast Classic Training ride. The $70 fee includes an after-ride barbecue with musical entertainment on the water in Ventura Harbor.

Proceeds will go to the Arthritis Foundation and Ventura Velo's continuing mission promoting bicycling safety. Registration is being accepted at http://www.active.com or day-of-ride registration begins at 8 a.m. Volunteers are needed and community service credit is available.

Information: http://www.venturavelo.org or 815-5258.