San Diego State fell behind early in the NCAA men’s basketball championship game on Monday against Connecticut and could never close the gap in a
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Jim Nantz bids a fond farewell to March Madness
Certainly, Jim Nantz could fill an evening weaving tales of the great games and buzzer-beaters he’s had the privilege to see, and call, over a storytelling career that made his the voice of March Madness for nearly four decades.
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Well-traveled Naval twins are playing big for Islanders softball
Although 60 feet typically separates them on the diamond, sisters and Coronado softballers Lucy and Sophie Kenny were born just 20 minutes apart.
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March madness title game a chance for SDSU to double its championships
The number of San Diego State teams that have won an NCAA Division I championship can be counted on one finger. Monday night could be monumental.
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Buzzer Beater! San Diego State’s magical season heads to NCAA title game Monday
San Diego State overcomes a big second half deficit to win it at the buzzer and will play Monday night for the NCAA men’s basketball title.
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Op-Ed: Why are some Islanders sports teams not in The Coronado News?
A few parents have asked us why we haven’t covered other sports teams at Coronado High School.
Simple answer: A few Coronado High School coaches have declined to give us access to them or their players, citing a loyalty to other publications in town.
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San Diego State in Final Four with stifling defense
The Mountain West Conference’s first Final Four participant, the Aztecs will face FAU on Saturday. The game tips off at 3:09 p.m. on CBS 8. A victory would put the Aztecs in the championship game Monday.
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Aztecs on to historic Final Four after thriller over Creighton
The experienced Aztecs, in their sixth season under coach Brian Dutcher, will play the surprising East Region champion, ninth-seeded Florida Atlantic, on Saturday in Houston for a spot in the national title game.
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Padres no longer little brother to Dodgers
The Padres are poised to make a run at the NL West title as well as a World Series crown that has always been out of reach.
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“Mother Maddie” Cannon leads Islanders softball
Senior Madison Cannon’s leadership abilities on the softball field are so valuable, she’s like another coach, according to Coronado Coach Tom Dull.
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Coronado High track and field passing the coaching torch
As George Green looks to wind down his track and field coaching career at Coronado High School, the coaching torch has been passed to Cameron Gary.
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Aztecs roll Tide 71-64, makes history with Elite Eight
San Diego State makes history by rolling Alabama 71-64 in men’s NCAA tournament, advancing to Elite Eight for first time in school history.
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Lindsey Balsley has hurdled to the top of San Diego track
Junior Lindsey Balsley, a returning City League and Division 3 CIF champion, is looking for another outstanding season for the Islanders.
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San Diego State dominates Furman 75-52 to reach Sweet 16
San Diego State had little trouble ending the run of March Madness darling Furman and will advance to the Sweet 16.
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Coronado boys volleyball season underway
The Islanders are 5-10 as of March 18, with wins over Christian (twice), Olympian and Montgomery (twice), according to MaxPreps.
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Coronado’s baseball season begins
The Islanders play Otay Ranch on Monday, after starting the season 3-2. Coronado got a big win on March 8, when the Islanders beat Mater Dei Catholic High School 11-1. That gave the the Islanders their third win in four games, after losing the season opener 7-4 to Eastlake, according to MaxPreps.