The typical sounds of roaring engines on Venice streets were replaced over the weekend with music and good conversation, with a biker’s paradise taking over the area.
On April 21, over five miles of Venice Blvd. were transformed into car-free open streets thanks to nonprofit organization CicLAvia, encouraging transportation like biking, skating and walking through Venice, Mar Vista and Palms. Working alongside Metro Los Angeles to clear the streets, the CicLAvia event had locals connecting with businesses and activity hubs along the route, including special pop-up booths, carnival games and musical performances.
The event was inspired by the weekly “ciclovía” in Bogotá, Columbia, and CicLAvia has been temporarily closing streets for the gatherings since 2010.
“It’s always a thrill to return to Venice Blvd, where the diversity of neighborhoods is celebrated on this [route] between National [Blvd] and the beach … we encourage participants to learn about and experience local gems along the way,” CicLAvia Executive Director Romel Pascual said. Pascual added that the protected bike lanes along Venice Blvd are available year-round, and hopes that people will use and revisit the area after participating in the car-free streets event.
CicLAvia events will continue throughout the year, with the next event in the Wilmington neighborhood of South Los Angeles on May 19. For more information, visit ciclavia.org
Sports Scores
Santa Monica Baseball
Wednesday, April 17: Vikings at Mira Costa, Mira Costa win 10-0
Batting: Jacob Myrow (Senior): 0-2, K. Sage Douglass (Senior): 0-2, 2 K. Bobby Munoz (Senior): 1-2. Spencer Levin (Senior): 0-1, BB, K. Blue Hunter (Junior): 0-1, BB, K. Isaac Liberman (Junior): 0-3, 3 K. Jackson Myrow (Junior): 1-1, HBP. Brady Satinover (Junior): 0-3, K. Manny Lares (Junior): 0-2
Pitching: Gavin Kirtley (Junior): 1.2 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 0.00 ERA. Eddie Jennings (Junior): 1.1 IP, L, 6 H, 7 R, 6 ER, 5 BB, 31.50 ERA. Aaron Heirigs (Sophomore): 1.0 IP, 0.00 ERA
Friday, April 19: Vikings vs Mira Costa, Vikings win 2-1 (10 innings)
Batting: Jacob Myrow (Senior): 0-3, SH/B, K. Sage Douglass (Senior): 1-4, BB, 3 K. Bobby Munoz (Senior): 0-1, R, SH/B, 2 BB, K. Spencer Levin (Senior): 0-2, SH/B, K. Blue Hunter (Junior): 1-5, K. Isaac Liberman (Junior): 1-3, R, RBI, SF, HBP. Jackson Myrow (Junior): 1-4, BB, 2 K. Theo Smith (Senior): 1-1. Brady Satinover (Junior): 1-5, 2 K. Manny Lares (Junior): 1-3, BB
Pitching: Jackson Klein (Senior): 6.1 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, 1.11 ERA. Tony Ponce (Senior): 3.2 IP, W, 3 H, 4 K, 0.00 ERA
Vikings Record: 17-5 (6-2 Bay League), Next Game: Tuesday vs Culver City, 3pm.
Santa Monica Softball
Wednesday, April 17: Lady Vikings at Peninsula, Lady Vikings win 16-3
Batting: Savannah Lopez: 0-0, R. Cienna Burgos: 1-3, 2 RBI, SF, SH/B. Avey Thompson: 0-0, R. Maya Paysinger: 2-4, 2 R, FC. Jasmine Arana: 0-2, 3 R, 3 BB. Drew Vudmaska: 2-4, 2B, 5 RBI. Haley Riehl: 1-4, 2 R, RBI, K, HBP. Debbie Amezquita: 3-4, 2 R, K. Sakura Krohn: 3-4, 2B, 3 R, 4 RBI. Talia Yermian: 1-2, R, 3 BB. Bella Myers: 0-1, R, RBI. Brooke Meshekow: 0-2, BB, K
Pitching: Drew Vudmaska: 6.0 IP, W, 3 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 3.50 ERA
Friday, April 19: Lady Vikings vs Redondo Union, Redondo Union win 4-3 (8 innings)
Batting: Ava Waterstone: 0-0, R. Cienna Burgos: 0-3, K. Avey Thompson: 1-1, R, RBI. Maya Paysinger: 1-3, R, K. Jasmine Arana: 1-4, 2 K. Drew Vudmaska: 1-2, 2B, BB. Haley Riehl: 1-4, 2B, 2 RBI, K. Debbie Amezquita: 0-2, SH/B. Sakura Krohn: 0-4, K. Talia Yermian: 0-3, HBP. Bella Myers: 1-3, 2B, BB, K
Pitching: Drew Vudmaska: 8.0 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0.88 ERA
Lady Vikings Record: 13-10-1 (4-4 Bay League) Next Game: Wednesday vs Culver City, 3:30pm.
Santa Monica Boys Lacrosse
Monday, April 15: Vikings vs Palisades, Palisades win 16-8
Wednesday, April 17: Vikings vs Beverly Hills, Vikings win 15-0
Friday, April 19: Vikings at El Segundo, Vikings win 7-3
Vikings Record: 9-6 (5-0 Ocean League) Next Game: Wednesday vs Culver City, 3:15pm.
Santa Monica Girls Lacrosse
Friday, April 19: Lady Vikings vs El Segundo, El Segundo win 12-11
Lady Vikings Record: 5-10-1 (1-3 Ocean League) Next Game: Wednesday vs Culver City, 5pm.
Santa Monica Boys Volleyball
Monday, April 15: Vikings at Mira Costa, Mira Costa win 3-0
Wednesday, April 17: Vikings vs Culver City, Vikings win 3-0
Friday, April 19: Vikings vs Sanger, Vikings win 2-0
Vikings vs Woodrow Wilson, Woodrow Wilson win 2-1
Vikings vs Canyon Crest Academy, Vikings win 2-0
Vikings vs Valencia, Vikings win 2-1
Vikings Final Regular Season Record: 15-12 (3-7 Bay League)
Santa Monica Boys and Girls Track and Field
Friday-Saturday, April 19-20: 64th Mt. SAC Relays at Mt. San Antonio College
Women’s 4×800 Relay Invitational Finals: 6- Matilde Martinez (Senior), Maeko Gross (Junior), Phoebe Benun (Junior), Cleo Topp (Junior); 9:28.49
Women’s Shot Put Invitational Finals: 14- Reign Snowden (Senior), 35-8.25
Women’s Shot Put Seeded Finals: 1- Reign Snowden (Senior), 38-6
Next Meet: Thursday, Bay League Championships at Mira Costa
Saint Monica Baseball
Tuesday, April 16: Mariners vs St. Bernard, St. Bernard win 1-0
Thursday, April 18: Mariners at Cathedral, Cathedral win 7-4
Friday, April 19: Mariners at St. Bernard, St. Bernard win 5-1
Mariners Record: 10-10 (3-7 Camino Real League) Next Game: Wednesday vs Salesian
Saint Monica Softball
Tuesday, April 16: Lady Mariners vs Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary, Lady Mariners win 9-3
Batting: Bella Lopez: 1-4. Savanna Hernandez: 3-4, 3 R. Sophia Lopez: 0-4, 4 K. Bella Urbina: 2-4, RBI, K. Bella Hernandez: 3-3, 2 R, 5 RBI, BB. Ali Vogler: 0-2, 2 BB. Katrina Olmedo: 1-4, 3B, 3 RBI. Dylan Smith: 0-3, 2 R, BB, FC. Annie Lu Rios: 1-2, 2 R, HBP
Pitching: Bella Urbina: 7.0 IP, W, 11 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 4 BB, 7 K, 3.00 ERA
Thursday, April 18: Lady Mariners vs Immaculate Heart, Lady Mariners win 17-7
Batting/Baserunning: Bella Lopez: 2-4, 3B, 4 RBI, 2 K. Savanna Hernandez: 3-4, 2 2B, 3 R, 2 SB. Bella Urbina: 2-4, 2 R, 2 RBI. Bella Hernandez: 1-3, 2 R, RBI, BB. Ali Vogler: 3-4, HR, 4 R, 4 RBI. Katrina Olmedo: 2-4, 2B, 2 R, RBI. Dylan Smith: 3-4, 2 R, 2 RBI. Annie Lu Rios: 0-2, R, BB. Megan Garcia: 3-4, 2B, 2 R, 2 RBI
Pitching: Bella Lopez: 2.0 IP, W, 1 H, 1 K, 0.00 ERA. Sophia Lopez: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 1 K, 21.00 ERA. Katrina Olmedo: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 3 R, 1 BB, 1 K, 0.00 ERA
Lady Mariners Final Regular Season Record: 7-10 (4-6 Camino Real League)
Saint Monica Boys Volleyball
Tuesday, April 16: Mariners vs Bishop Amat, Bishop Amat win 3-1
Austin Keough (Freshman): 5 Kills, 1 Assist. Cooper North (Senior): 8 Kills, 1 Assist. Charlie Meehan (Senior): 1 Ace. Garrett Robertson (Sophomore): 16 Kills, 4 Aces, 1 Assist. Ivie O’Brien (Sophomore): 2 Kills. Brody Bentzler (Freshman): 3 Aces, 25 Assists
Thursday, April 18: Mariners at St. Genevieve, St. Genevieve win 3-2
Austin Keough (Freshman): 11 Kills. Juliam Dowd (Sophomore): 2 Aces. Cooper North (Senior): 10 Kills, 1 Ace. Garrett Robertson (Sophomore): 13 Kills, 2 Aces. Ivie O’Brien (Sophomore): 3 Kills, 1 Ace. Brody Bentzler (Freshman): 1 Kill, 2 Aces, 30 Assists
Mariners Final Regular Season Record: 13-24 (6-5 Camino Real League)
Saint Monica Boys and Girls Track and Field
Wednesday, April 17: Camino Real League Prelims at St. Paul, Men’s 100 Meter Varsity Prelims: 3- Joshua Barnes (Senior), 11.12 seconds. 5- Anthony Mason (Freshman), 11.35 seconds. 7- Mason Collier (Junior), 11.43 seconds
Men’s 200 Meter Varsity Prelims: 3- Joshua Barnes (Senior), 22.99 seconds. 6- Anthony Mason (Freshman), 23.44 seconds. 9- Elijah Wilson (Freshman), 23.97 seconds
Men’s 400 Meter Varsity Prelims: 5- Jack Milligan (Sophomore), 54.74 seconds. 9- Isaac Nuno (Senior), 1:02.30
Men’s 800 Meter Varsity Prelims: 5- Jack Milligan (Sophomore), 2:14.31
Men’s 1,600 Meter Varsity Prelims: 19- Nicco Osti (Junior), 5:31.36
Women’s 100 Meter Varsity Prelims: 2- Sanaa Pitter (Junior), 12.87 seconds. 5- Nina Meraz (Junior), 13.41 seconds. 7- Serenity Furbert (Senior), 13.62 seconds
Women’s 200 Meter Varsity Prelims: 4- Nina Meraz (Junior), 28.16 seconds. 6- Serenity Furbert (Senior), 28.74 seconds
Women’s 800 Meter Varsity Prelims: 15- Ellie Perkins (Junior), 3:18.56