The winter collegiate sports season has seen some strong performances by local graduates, while others are opening up play in spring sports. In women\u2019s water polo, Dana Nelson (University City High) is a junior 2-meter player for the University of California, Davis. Nelsen tallied a pair of goals recently in a 12-5 loss to top-ranked Stanford. Stanford\u2019s roster includes drivers Koree Blyleven (The Bishop\u2019s School) and Chelsea Smith-Carmichael (The Bishop\u2019s School). The Lady Cardinal sports a 15-1 record following recent action. Sarah Van Norman (The Bishop\u2019s School) is a 2-meter player for USC, while freshman teammate Paige Squiller (University City High) is a driver. USC raised its record to 13-1 recently with a win over San Jose State and is ranked second in the nation. In women\u2019s lacrosse action, Lauren Olsen (La Jolla High) is a senior at Columbia University. Olsen, who played in all of the team\u2019s 15 games last season, tallied a goal in the team\u2019s season-opening 14-10 win over Monmouth and also notched a score in a 12-4 triumph over Wagner. Greg Hirshman (La Jolla Country Day School) is a sophomore member of the Stanford University men\u2019s tennis team. Hirshman, who has recorded several singles victories this season, has helped lead the Cardinal to a 12-1 record to date. In women\u2019s basketball, Chelsea Burns (La Jolla Country Day School) is a freshman at Utah State (15-14, 9-7). Burns had eight points in the team\u2019s 67-54 regular-season finale loss to Fresno State. \u2014 If you know of any graduates of The Bishop\u2019s School, La Jolla High, La Jolla Country Day or University City High that are making a mark in college sports this winter or spring season, contact hoopsthomas@yahoo.com.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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