Azusa Pacific University

Anomaly art gallery and piercing studio presents "I Know You're Sorry, Now Apologize" a joint exhibit showcasing the paintings of L.A.-based artists Tyler Floren and Ruinsoncemore. This show will feature four new paintings by each artist as well as a few of their older favorites. Ruinsoncemore is a self-taught artist residing in Pasadena. He draws upon his many travels through America and his East Coast upbringing to express a surrealistic sentiment. His use of pop icons and technically decomposed backdrops serve as a critique of our modern society while simultaneously allowing the viewer to see a new world through his skewed vision.

Edgar Melik-Stepanyan Meredith Cervenka (Crescenta Valley, 2001), senior pitcher, Long Beach State softball -- Saturday's doubleheader against Utah State might have reminded Cervenka and former Falcon teammate Melanie McCauley, who also plays for the 49ers, of their days of beating up hapless Pacific League opponents. The 49ers opened their Big West Conference schedule with 4-0 and 19-0 victories against host Utah State. The 19-0 victory tied for the largest margin of victory in school history.

Edgar Melik-Stepanyan Billy Hofman (La Canada, 2003), sophomore guard, Cal Poly Pomona men's basketball -- Hofman and Cal Poly Pomona lost a heartbreaker Wednesday, failing to hold a nine-point lead in the final 4:23 of a 58-56 loss to Tarleston State in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division II Tournament. The Broncos (24-7), who won the West Region, were outscored, 13-2, down the stretch, as they fell to 0-3 in national quarterfinal games. They were making their second trip to the Elite Eight in the past three seasons.

Edgar Melik-Stepanyan Matt Oliver (Crescenta Valley, 2004), freshman guard, Azusa Pacific University men's basketball -- First, they pulled off a thrilling victory in a triple-overtime contest, then, they knocked off the defending national champion. And the Cougars' postseason journey is still going. Azusa Pacific University upset top-ranked Mountain State University, 82-66, in the quarterfinals of the Buffalo Funds-NAIA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo. Oliver did not play in the triumph.

Two home runs by Brian Longpre and Chris Johnson helped the Crescenta Valley boys' varsity baseball team get by California High, 7-6, in the Glendora Tournament on Tuesday at Azusa Pacific University. The Falcons improved to 1-1 to start the season. They played Bonita in a nonleague game yesterday(Thursday) at Henderson Field, but results were not available at press time. CV will host Hoover in a Pacific League game next Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Stengel Field in Glendale. Both homers were two-run shots.

Several local students have graduated from Azusa Pacific University. Cha Wan of Glendale graduated with a master's degree in divinity. Christopher Holder of La Crescenta graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology. Cheryll Kinney of La Crescenta graduated with a master's degree in education with a specialty in teaching. Elizabeth Fox, the daughter of Diane Morrison and David Fox of Glendale, received a bachelor's degree from San Diego State University.

Michael James Doyle, the son of Dennis and Paula Doyle of Glendale, received the rank of Eagle Scout. He is a member of Troop 101 of the Verdugo Hills Council Boy Scouts of America. For his Eagle Scout project, Michael, along with teams of Scouts and parents, scanned and organized thousands of archive pictures from 1927 through 2003 from Incarnation Church. He then burned digital copies onto compact discs and gave copies to the church's library and school and the Special Collections Department at the Glendale Public Library.

Erik Boal Phil Torres' offense might not being displaying the same firepower that resulted in 46 runs in its first six postseason games, but as long as his pitching staff keeps performing at its current level, the North San Gabriel Valley All-Star baseball squad will continue to be a tough team to beat. After battling for 11 innings in Sunday's win against Modesto, Torres' squad was again pushed to the limit late Monday night by Watsonville in the winner's-bracket final of the Pacific Southwest Regional Tournament.

BOYS' TENNIS Fullerton Troy 13, Crescenta Valley 5: Facing the No. 4 seed in the opener of the CIF Southern Section Division II playoffs didn't make life easy for the Falcons, but Sarah Wiggins' squad made things more interesting than one would've thought. In addition to winning five sets against the perennial powerhouse, CV (14-6) lost three others by a 6-4 margin. Ryan Chang won a pair of sets in singles, 7-6 (7-3) and 6-1. No. 2 singles player Eric Ueo also won a set, 6-3, against Troy's No. 3 player.

GIRLS' WATER POLO Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy 6, L.A. Marymount 5: Behind four goals from Analiese DiConti, the Tologs won the first Mission League match in the program's two-year history with Thursday's road triumph. KC Stumbaugh had a goal and two steals, Caitlyn McLoughlin added a goal, and Megan Sauer recorded three steals for the Tologs (5-6, 1-4 in league), who snapped a 14-match league losing streak. Jennifer Westhoff tallied eight saves for Flintridge Sacred Heart, which avenged a 9-7 loss to Marymount on Jan. 8. GIRLS' BASKETBALL Flintridge Prep 58, Arcadia Rio Hondo Prep 25: Behind 17 points, seven rebounds and seven steals from Jami Quan, the Rebels extended their winning streak to nine with Thursday's Prep League home victory.