Large Field Expected for Newport Triathlon

More than 700 athletes are expected to compete Sunday in the 21st Newport Beach Triathlon.

It is the oldest continually running triathlon in the United States, and, up until this year, was called the Human Race.

Sunday’s competition will begin at 6:45 a.m. at the Newport Dunes with a half-mile swim in the Back Bay, followed by 13 miles of cycling through Newport Beach and Irvine, and conclude with a three-mile run around the Back Bay area.

Late registration takes place today from 10-4 in conjunction with a multi-sport Fitness Expo at the Newport Beach Marriott Suites Hotel.

There is age-group competition, a sprint race, an elite wave and team relays. The race also features a corporate relay. Awards will be presented to the top three finishers in each division.

Proceeds benefit the Corona del Mar High School Athletic Foundation and the Orange County Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Assn.

For further information, call (714) 978-1528 or visit the event’s website: www.pacificLLC.com

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The Vigilantes’ game against the Chico Heat was rained out Friday and rescheduled for noon Sunday in Chico. The two teams will play again at 7 p.m. Sunday in a regularly scheduled game.

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Two players from the Irvine Valley College men’s basketball team have committed to play at four-year schools.

Robert Griffin has signed a letter of intent with Division I New Orleans and Mike Scaglione has committed to play at Division II UC Riverside.

Griffin, a 6-foot point guard, averaged 11 points to lead the Lasers and was named first-team All-Orange Empire Conference. He played at Tustin High.

Scaglione, a 6-3 guard, averaged eight points and five rebounds last season. He played at Laguna Hills High.

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Huntington Beach’s Freddy Chemberlen has signed to play soccer at San Francisco State, Coach Shawn Bruckler said. Chemberlen, a striker, was an All-Sunset League selection who had nine goals and 11 assists last season.