Oxnard District Reverses Field on Lombardo Transfer

The Oxnard Union School District has reversed itself and is trying to block the transfer of quarterback Chris Lombardo of St. Bonaventure High to Newbury Park.

Lombardo, a junior, was given his release by the Oxnard district on Dec. 15. The Conejo Valley Unified School District accepted him on Jan. 7.

But Rafael Gonzales, director of instructional support services for the Oxnard district, sent out a fax Thursday informing the Conejo Valley district that he is reversing his approval after questioning whether Lombardo’s transfer was for athletic reasons.

Lombardo, who lives in Camarillo, passed for 2,427 yards and 26 touchdowns last season at St. Bonaventure, a private school in Ventura.

He requested his release from the Oxnard district, where he lives, citing Newbury Park’s block academic schedule.

BASKETBALL

Charles Madison, a sophomore guard at College of the Canyons, was selected Western State Conference men’s co-player of the week after scoring a total of 50 points in two games last week.

Kameelah Purdom of Canyons, who had a total of 36 points in two games, was picked women’s co-player of the week in the WSC.

FOOTBALL

Greg Hulett, an all-state tackle from Valley College and El Camino Real High, has committed to Nevada Las Vegas.

Hulett, 6 feet 4 and 290 pounds, was a two-time All-Western State Conference selection.

FYI

The San Fernando Valley Officials Assn. needs umpires for the 1999 high school softball season. Information: (818) 904-9050.

Registration for the Conejo Valley Girls Softball Assn. spring season is scheduled for 8 a.m.-noon Saturday at Los Cerritos Intermediate School.

Sign-ups for the Major and Mini Minor divisions are scheduled for 9 a.m.; Minor and Mini division sign-ups will be at 11 a.m. Players in these divisions should bring cleats and a glove. T-ball and Senior division sign-ups will run from 8 a.m.-noon. Information: (805) 493-2101.

Spring sign-ups for Toluca Baseball will be taken Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at North Weddington Park in North Hollywood.

Players should bring a copy of their birth certificate. Information: Ed Wiley, (818) 980-4485.

Open tryouts for the Southern California Diamonds’ 14-and-under girls’ softball team are scheduled for 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday at Oak Park High.

Information: Bob Zappia, (805) 499-3793.