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Erik Boal Ryan Shaw (St. Francis, 2001), junior forward, UC Davis men's soccer -- The most prolific scorer in St. Francis' illustrious history is continuing to score one clutch goal after another for the Aggies, who recorded a pair of ties at the recent Nike Invitational in Miami. Shaw headed in a goal in the 65th minute of Friday's contest against Nova Southeastern University (Fla.) to help UC Davis -- ranked No. 5 in the National Soccer Coaches Assn.

In an effort to keep track of local high school athletes who now compete in college, the News-Press will devote space twice a week, usually Mondays and Thursdays, to an update: Ryan Shaw (St. Francis, 2001) sophomore forward, UC Davis men's soccer -- In just four matches this season, Shaw has almost duplicated his offensive output from his entire freshman campaign -- five goals and 13 points in 20 matches -- and that hasn't been good news for UC Davis' opponents.

Erik Boal In an effort to keep track of local high school athletes who now compete in college, the News-Press will devote space twice a week, usually Mondays and Thursdays, to an update: Kelly Gaudino (La Canada, 2000) junior outside hitter, University of California at Davis women's volleyball -- The 1999 News-Press All-Area Player of the Year has over 800 kills and 850 digs in her two-plus seasons with the Division II Aggies, but despite such lofty statistics, Gaudino had never earned Molten/California Collegiate Athletic Assn.

Erik Boal In an effort to keep track of local high school athletes who now compete in college, the News-Press will devote space twice a week, usually Mondays and Thursdays, to an update: Ryan Shaw (St. Francis, 2001) sophomore forward, University of California at Davis men's soccer -- Although it was the Aggies' defense that shined in Sunday's 2-0 win against Cal State Dominguez Hills -- shutting the Toros out for the first time in 24 matches dating back to last season -- Shaw still did his part, scoring an insurance goal in the 18th minute to hand Cal State Dominguez Hills its first loss in California Collegiate Athletic Assn.

Diana Truong and Chris Powers have announced their engagement and will be married in May. The bride-to-be is the daughter of To Truong and Duong Dinh. She graduated from Norwalk High School, USC and the American Institute of CPA’s. She is a member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants and is employed by Windes & McClaughry Accountancy Corp. The groom-elect is the son of Dennis and Kathleen Powers of Glendale. He graduated from Glendale High School and UC Davis.

Erik Boal It seemed only natural that one of Kirt Kohlmeier's former players would take over the boys' basketball coaching duties at Hoover High after the legendary coach retired June 4. But the Tornadoes didn't secure the services of just any former player to replace Kohlmeier, who stepped down after posting a 304-294 record during his 24 seasons. They hired an individual who not only competed for the Tornadoes, but excelled under Coach Brian Beauchemin at Glendale Community College and Bob Williams -- now the head men's coach at the University of California at Santa Barbara -- at UC Davis.

Erik Boal GLENDALE -- o7 In an attempt to keep track of local high school players who now compete in college, the News-Press will devote space to a weekly update:f7 Eric Henderson (La Canada, 1999) junior sweeper, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps College men's soccer -- The Stags' men's soccer team -- featuring players from Claremont-McKenna, Harvey Mudd and Scripps colleges -- is ranked No. 3 in the National Soccer Coaches Assn. of America/adidas Division III national top 25 poll, thanks to the efforts of the former Spartan and his high school coach.

Alecia Foster DOWNTOWN -- Five high school seniors were recently recognized by the Glendale City Council for their accomplishments. The students, representing the school district's five high schools, were all recipients of the Glendale Hispanic Business and Professional Assn. scholarships. Academic achievement, service to school and community and the potential for leadership are considered. Members of the association also take into account students who have overcome obstacles or who are the first in their families to attend college.

Edgar Melik-Stepanyan and Erik Boal Kelly Gaudino (La Canada, 2000), senior outside hitter, UC Davis women's volleyball -- Gaudino had no problem putting her name in the record books at La Canada, posting the mark for most kills in a match (34) and highest kill output in a season (310), before Vanessa Young broke her mark in the 2000 campaign with 336. But in Friday night's four-game win against Sonoma State, the 1999 News-Press All-Area Player of the Year might have achieved her greatest career milestone.

Erik Boal GLENDALE -- o7 In an effort to keep track of local high school players who now compete in college, the News-Press will devote space to a weekly update:f7 Kelly Gaudino (La Canada, 2000) sophomore outside hitter, UC Davis women's volleyball -- Although every California Collegiate Athletic Assn. match is important for Gaudino and the Aggies (11-8, 7-6 in conference) entering their regular-season stretch run, Saturday's contest, scheduled for 7 p.m. at Cal Poly Pomona, holds a little extra significance.

Diana Truong and Chris Powers have announced their engagement and will be married in May. The bride-to-be is the daughter of To Truong and Duong Dinh. She graduated from Norwalk High School, USC and the American Institute of CPA’s. She is a member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants and is employed by Windes & McClaughry Accountancy Corp. The groom-elect is the son of Dennis and Kathleen Powers of Glendale. He graduated from Glendale High School and UC Davis.

GLENDALE — The following are updates on area athletes at the collegiate level. Baillie Kirker (Crescenta Valley High, 2009) freshman infielder, University of Arizona softball: Over the course of the 2010 Women's College World Series, Arizona Coach Mike Candrea had remained committed to penciling Kirker into the lineup at first base for each of the team's first six games in the tournament. But the former Falcons great's struggles at the plate only deepened as the Wildcats advanced deeper, finally forcing Candrea's hand into benching Kirker for the most important game of the season.

GLENDALE — The following are updates on area athletes at the collegiate level. Christian Bergman (St. Francis High, 2006) UC Irvine baseball : With the Anteaters pushing toward the postseason, Bergman is rounding into top form. He displayed it on Friday, twirling eight shutout innings in leading Irvine to a 5-0 home win against UC Riverside. Bergman allowed six hits and two walks, while striking out five. It also continued a scoreless innings streak that now sits at 15 1/3 . Bergman owns a 7-3 record with a 4.21 earned-run average over 18 appearances and 14 starts.

GLENDALE — The following are updates on area athletes at the collegiate level.   Zareh Zargaryan (Hoover High, 2007) junior forward, Cal State men’s basketball: The former All-Area first-team and All-Pacific League member recently turned in a double-double effort Saturday. He finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds in the Toros’ 72-59 nonconference home loss to Dixie State College. Zargaryan, who also played at Glendale Community College and Citrus College before transferring to Dominguez Hills, earlier collected nine points and six rebounds in a 51-43 nonconference road loss to The Master’s College on Dec. 8. He also registered two assists and three steals.

ALUMNAE PANHELLENIC PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIPS The Glendale Area Alumnae Panhellenic members recently presented scholarships to graduating high school seniors. The nonprofit organization serves Glendale, Burbank, La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta, Sunland and Tujunga areas and there are 26 sororities recognized by the National Panhellenic Conference. Volunteers raise money through a benefit luncheon each spring to provide scholarships for area high school girls going to a four-year college or university, as well as to eligible college undergraduates who are members in good standing of one of the 26 National Panhellenic sororities.

BURBANK ? Presumed Republican nominee Sen. John McCain touched down in Burbank on Monday en route to an appearance on ?The Tonight Show? with Jay Leno and a $1,000-per-plate evening fundraiser at the Beverly Hills Hilton. McCain?s jumbo jet landed at 2:27 p.m on a small strip of runway near the Million Air aviation company, which is tucked behind Bob Hope Airport and is reserved for private jets that have in the past carried presidents, first ladies and other dignitaries, said Ron Reynolds, manager of operations for Million Air. The dignitary on Monday was the Arizona senator whose 737-400 arrived in Burbank about the same time Democrats began their convention in Denver, during which Sen. Barack Obama is set to be formally chosen as the Democratic nominee for president.