Pepperdine Catches a Big Wave With the Signing of 6-6 Gardner

Jelani Gardner submitted a signed grant-in-aid to Pepperdine on Monday, signaling his intention to transfer to the school, Coach Lorenzo Romar said.

The 6-foot-6 guard, a former high school All-American at St. John Bosco in Bellflower, played the last two seasons at California but became unhappy with Coach Todd Bozeman when his playing time was reduced toward the end of this season.

He will have two years of eligibility remaining after sitting out next season under NCAA rules.

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Senior forward Carrie Dormire of Cal State Northridge was named the Matadors’ most valuable player at a banquet last week.

Pam Karbowski was selected best defensive player, and Sherry Ramirez and Tammie Mills were selected the most improved players.

Football

Ted Iacenda of Hart and Ennis Davis of Reseda have been selected to play in the Shrine California-Texas all-star game at Cal State Fullerton on July 20 at 7 p.m.

Jerry Haflich, a former All-State linebacker at Ventura College, will be inducted Saturday into Sacramento State’s Hall of Fame.

Haflich finished his career at Sacramento State in 1982 as the second-leading tackler in school history.

Contributing: Fernando Dominguez, Rob Fernas, Dana Haddad, Bryan Rodgers, Tris Wykes.