Lady Pointers fall short in CIF volleyball playoffs The resurgent Point Loma High School (PLHS) girls’ volleyball team’s Cinderella season ended with a CIF semifinal playoff loss at Scripps Ranch on Nov. 16. Scores were 25-21, 25-21, 24-26 and 25-19 for a set score of 3-1. The Falcons (Division II) and Cathedral Catholic (Division III), both members of the Pointers’ Eastern League, each won CIF Division titles, proving first-year coach Davis Ransom’s contention PLHS plays in the toughest league in San Diego County. Before being eliminated, the Lady Pointers chased out Hilltop High in the first round (25-15, 27-25 and 25-9) and Steele Canyon (25-23, 25-19 and 25-17) in the quarterfinals, dominating both by scores of 3-0. Under Ransom’s leadership, PLHS won three times as many matches in 2010 and improved markedly as the season progressed. Wear accepts baseball offer from UCSB Pointer baseball standout Campbell Wear has signed a national letter of intent to continue his career next year at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Wear, who will begin his senior season at PLHS in several months, said he is looking forward to his collegiate years. “As a Little Leaguer, my dream was always to make a living playing baseball. I cannot begin to describe what it feels like to know I will play for Santa Barbara,” Wear said. The Gauchos offer a Division I program and compete in the Big West Conference. “UCSB is a great university that has sent many players on to the major leagues like Michael Young and Barry Zito. Santa Barbara meets all the needs. It’s a great academic school with a contending baseball program. I really was drawn to it because it reminds me of San Diego. It allows me to get away but still feel comfortable,” Wear said. “Campbell reminds us so much of (all-Big West choice) Jesse Meaux (a current UCSB star),” said UCSB head coach Bob Brontsema. “Campbell has two ‘plus’ pitches that he commands very well. He’s another young pitcher that throws strikes.” Wear is the son of Byron and Bridget Wear of Point Loma.