Village Christian Appoints Smith Girls’ Basketball Coach

Brent Smith has been named girls’ basketball coach at Village Christian High, Athletic Director Marty Martin said.

Smith replaces John Domke, who led the Crusaders to five consecutive Alpha League titles and two appearances in the Southern Section Division IV-A final.

CYCLING

Strong showing: Thurlow Rogers of Van Nuys and John Wordin of West Hills placed first and second, respectively, for the West Hills-based Colorado Cyclist cycling team in the Lake Piru time trial Sunday at Lake Piru.

WEIGHT LIFTING

He’s strong: Steve Denison of Tarzana lifted the top combined weight of 1,890 pounds to win the 275-pound class in the Central California Open Powerlifting Championships last weekend in San Luis Obispo.