PLHS grapplers drop disappointing match Point Loma High’s wrestling team suffered a blow to its aspirations for a league championship with a loss to Mira Mesa last week. The Pointers, who haven’t won a league title for nearly 20 years, needed to defeat the Marauders to wrap up the elusive Eastern League crown, but fell short by a 32-24 score on their home mat. With one league match remaining, the Pointers must hope the Marauders drop their match to two-time defending champion Patrick Henry. The Pointers had already defeated the Patriots 37-30 in a big match three weeks ago, setting the stage for the Mira Mesa match. Pointer head wrestling coach Phil Moore was disappointed by last week’s defeat but remained optimistic his team may still claim a portion of the championship if the Patriots defeat Mira Mesa. Surf team rides to victory The Pointers’ Surf Team defeated Canyon Crest Academy recently by a 69-64 score. Individual top performances were turned in by Cody Sherman (first place in shortboard competition), Joe Diamond (second place, shortboard), Josh Larocco (second place, longboard), Zack Clark (fifth place, klongboard), and Diamond (sixth place, bodyboard). Feb. 16 basketball game key to championship The Pointers’ final basketball game Feb. 16 at home against Christian High could determine this season’s Central League championship. The Dogs (6-2 league, 12-7 overall) are locked in a tight race with Christian (7-2), Coronado (6-3) and Kearny (6-3). The Patrick Henry High Patriots defeated the Pointers 51-48 in their first meeting last month in East County. Kohl Meyer (15.6 points per game) and Dillon Fitzmorris (12.5) led the Pointers in scoring. Football team earns accolades for 2011 Following another successful season, Point Loma High School (PLHS) football team members gathered for one final time last Saturday at Phil’s BBQ to celebrate their accomplishments and to present special awards. Head coach Mike Hastings praised his players following a buffet lunch and thanked his coaches, boosters and other parents for their continued support. The following awards were presented by coaching staff members: • Team captains: Tevin Heyward, Jaivon Griffin and Eric Bueno. • Scout Team Players of the Year: offense, Mike Lombardi; defense, Michael Solia. • Special Teams Player of the Year: Felipe Soares. • Coach Bill Hastings Specialist Award: Ruben Diaz. • Bob Hammes Most-Improved Academic Award: Morris Mathews. • Steven Horrow Memorial Award: Edmond Tucker. • Coach Bennie Edens Pointer Pride Award: Bueno and Heyward. • Most Inspirational Player:  Ikeem Wright. • Jimmy Howard “Semper Fi” Award: Kevin Desta. • First Team All-Western League: Tucker, Heyward, Wright, Griffin, Bueno and Matt Magers. • Second Team All-Western League: Mathews, Desta, Steven Arreola, Jake Wambaugh, Aaron Watkins and Greg Verdugo. • Western League Kicker of the Year: Soares. • Western League Co-Defensive Player of the Year: Heyward. The Pointers finished in a first-place tie with Madison for the league title following a hard-fought 13-13 tie played in the rain at Madison in early November.