Medal-Compa Title Fight Is Sold Out Tonight in Valencia

Rodger Medal of Pasadena and Felipe Compa of Oxnard fight tonight for the California junior-lightweight boxing title at the Valencia Hyatt grand ballroom before a sold-out crowd of 600.

The 10-round championship match headlines a five-bout card. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the first bell is set for 7:15.

Medal is 11-2 with three knockouts and Compa is 7-1-1.

“We sold out a week ago and we have 75 people on a waiting list,” said Ron Williams, president of RW Promotions. “We’re still waiting to see if we’re going to sign a contract for more events, but in terms of revenue to the community and the Hyatt, this will be a tremendous success.”

Compa is stepping in for La Colonia Boxing Club teammate Israel Corea (9-2), who became ill during training.

“When you’re training to go 10, 12 rounds, you can’t get sick and expect to compete,” said Ruben Juarez, one of the La Colonia coaches. “We knew Israel could take [Medal], and when he got the flu, we said, ‘Hey, Felipe can take him, too.’ ”

Other bouts will include Alex Virgen (3-2-1) of Palmdale against Joe Johnson (2-3) of Lancaster in a four-round light-heavyweight match.

The card includes Rolando Reyes of Oxnard and Joe Shadarwich of Costa Mesa, both 3-0, in a four-round lightweight bout.

BASKETBALL

* Guard Russell Lakey of Harvard-Westlake was selected player of the year in the Mission League.

On the all-league team are Cody Pearson and Michael Luderer of Notre Dame, Andrew Moore of Crespi, Scott Borchart of Chaminade, Eric Geffner of Harvard-Westlake, Reny Maynard of Alemany and Michael Jenkins of St. Francis.

FOOTBALL

* Westlake High named Mike Leibin as defensive coordinator. Leibin, a sophomore coach last season, replaces Troy Thomas, who left to become a graduate assistant at Fresno State.

BASEBALL

* Former players are invited to participate in the Grant High alumni game on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Grant.

Information: (805) 522-7588 or (818) 781-1400 ext. 270.

FYI

* Sessions of the Future Stars of America All-Star Pitching and Catching Camp are scheduled for 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Westlake High.

Information: Will Ohman, (818) 415-3035.

(BEGIN TEXT OF INFOBOX / INFOGRAPHIC)

Fight Night

Tonight’s boxing card at the Hyatt Valencia

* Felipe Compa (7-1-1) of Oxnard vs. Rodger Medal (11-2) of Pasadena, junior-lightweights, 10 rounds.

* Alex Virgen (3-2-1) of Palmdale vs. Joe Johnson (2-3) of Lancaster, light-heavyweights, four rounds.

* Rolando Reyes (3-0) of Oxnard vs. Joe Shadarwich (3-0) of Costa Mesa, lightweights, four rounds.

* Joe Ortega (0-0) of Nipomo vs. De Angelo Smith (0-0) of Lancaster, welterweights, four rounds.

* Marcos Arauz (0-1) of Lancaster vs. Joe Juarez (2-2) of Pomona, junior-lightweights, four rounds.

* First bell at 7:15 p.m.