Surf Event Starts Today in Huntington

The 18th Katin Team Challenge, which begins today just south of the pier in Huntington Beach, is considered one of the mainland’s oldest surfing events.

Four-member teams will compete head to head, rotating all four members within a one-hour period. After catching three waves, each surfer must tag a teammate to take his place.

This year, Lisa Andersen, the defending women’s world champion, will compete on a men’s team. Competition concludes Sunday.

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Scott Ferry, boys’ swimming coach at Costa Mesa High, has been named girls’ water polo coach, Athletic Director Jerry Howell said.

Ferry replaces Crystal Whitmore, who was the Mustangs’ coach the past two seasons but will take this year off to work on her teaching credential.

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Michelle Chambers, a 6-foot swing hitter from the Laguna Beach Volleyball Club and Dana Hills High, has orally committed to Stanford, according to Michael Soylular, head coach of Laguna Beach Volleyball Club.

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The ninth Jack Errion Memorial Basketball Tournament, featuring alumni of Corona del Mar, will take place on campus Saturday, beginning at 8 a.m. with pool play games.

Graduating classes from Corona del Mar are represented in the 18-team event, which will raise money for the school’s special education group and the boys’ basketball team through a silent auction throughout the day. The championship game is set for 6:10 p.m.