LOCAL NOTES

Kristen Thompson of Canyon High has accepted an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy, where she will play soccer, according to former Comanche coach Matt Kinney.

Thompson was a three-time All-Century League player.

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Dan Harrington, an outside hitter at Esperanza High, has signed to play volleyball at Loyola Marymount, according to Aztec Coach Kurt Kersten.

Harrington, 6 feet 3, was selected first-team All-Sunset League this season.

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Vanessa Valenzuela, a two-time All-Empire League player at Katella, signed a letter of intent Tuesday to play softball at Fresno State.

Valenzuela, a first baseman, is batting .285 with two home runs and six RBIs for the Knights.

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Bob Dukus, who coached the Newport Harbor girls’ basketball team to a 34-23 record the past two seasons, has resigned.