Behind the scenes at the ITV taping of
three varsity NCAL matches on March 6, 2007...

Match #1: La Costa Canyon vs Torrey Pines

The Falcons are ready...

...and so are the Mavericks.

ITV's "Academic League" host, Clark Anthony, gets ready to roll,
as NCAL Moderator Chair, George Roswell, reviews the questions.


Friendly rivals, TP coach Nona Killmar
and LCC coach Joe McCormick wait
to be introduced.

An "overhead" shot, as the match begins.

Timeout... and substitutions...


Falcons and Mavericks relax after a fun match.

Torrey Pines defeated La Costa Canyon.
ITV airtimes:
Friday, March 23 @ 11pm
Sunday, March 25 @ 2pm & 8pm

Match #2: Santa Fe Christian vs Carlsbad

The Lancers listen to the floor director as they prepare
to tape a promo;
coach Lori Clevenger looks on.

The Eagles study their lines for their promo taping.

Timeout: Substitutions are made, including by SFC coach,
Katie Berry.

Carlsbad defeated Santa Fe Christian.
ITV airtimes:
Thursday, March 29 @ 7pm
Friday, March 30 @ 11pm
Sunday, April 1 @ 2pm & 8pm

Match #3: Valley Center vs Escondido

The Cougars psyche themselves up, as Mr. Roswell
gives a warning to Mr. Anthony!?!?


The Jaguars are ready for action.

Escondido coach Susan Crandall encourages her team
during a timeout...

...while Valley Center coach Jeff Tuttle fills in
some substitutions.

As with all NCAL matches, good sportsmanship
and handshakes follow the match.

Escondido defeated Valley Center.
ITV airtimes:
Thursday, April 5 @ 7pm
Friday, April 6 @ 11pm
Sunday, April 8 @ 2pm & 8pm

Thanks to the players and coaches of Torrey Pines, La Costa Canyon, Santa Fe Christian, Carlsbad, Valley Center, and Escondido for representing the NCAL.

Special thanks to NCAL Moderator Chair George Roswell for his yeoman's work through three varsity matches.

Special thanks to ITV producer Richard Harrison and his fine crew, and the SDCOE for its support of academic leagues.