Somewhere in California tonight, an administrator might worry about the CIF's new transfer rule, and somewhere a coach might plot. Somewhere a fan might dream of super-teams, and somewhere another might worry about players his team will lose.

But in Bakersfield, most will just get a good night's rest.

Somewhere in California tonight, an administrator might worry about the CIF's new transfer rule, and somewhere a coach might plot. Somewhere a fan might dream of super-teams, and somewhere another might worry about players his team will lose.

But in Bakersfield, most will just get a good night's rest.

Stockdale Country Club head tennis pro Hank Pfister and notable local player Mike Noel will play an exhibition mixed doubles match at 11:30 a.m. Saturday with two notable female players: Hilary Barte, the former No. 1 player at Stanford, and Mayo Hibi, a 16-year-old who ranks No. 1 in Southern California and No. 5 in the nation.

Noel was a top junior player in the 1980s who later played tennis at Fresno State and on the ATP Satellite Tour. He's a civil engineer working for Swanson Engineering.

Stockdale Country Club head tennis pro Hank Pfister and notable local player Mike Noel will play an exhibition mixed doubles match at 11:30 a.m. Saturday with two notable female players: Hilary Barte, the former No. 1 player at Stanford, and Mayo Hibi, a 16-year-old who ranks No. 1 in Southern California and No. 5 in the nation.

Noel was a top junior player in the 1980s who later played tennis at Fresno State and on the ATP Satellite Tour. He's a civil engineer working for Swanson Engineering.

EL SEGUNDO -- Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace was suspended seven games by the NBA on Tuesday for elbowing James Harden, meaning he could miss at least six playoff games.

World Peace, formerly known as Ron Artest, was ejected from Sunday's game against Oklahoma City for throwing an elbow that struck Harden in the back of the head, giving him a concussion.

EL SEGUNDO -- Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace was suspended seven games by the NBA on Tuesday for elbowing James Harden, meaning he could miss at least six playoff games.

World Peace, formerly known as Ron Artest, was ejected from Sunday's game against Oklahoma City for throwing an elbow that struck Harden in the back of the head, giving him a concussion.

Baseball

Porterville 7, Delano 3

Baseball

Porterville 7, Delano 3

Baseball

The Bombers are holding open tryouts for 8-year-olds, 1:30-3:30 p.m May 13 at the Dave Frye Baseball Complex.

Baseball

The Bombers are holding open tryouts for 8-year-olds, 1:30-3:30 p.m May 13 at the Dave Frye Baseball Complex.

The Neil Bautista and Matt Deford each shot a 1-over-par 73 to lead the Bakersfield college golf team, which placed fifth among seven teams Monday in a tightly-contested Western State Conference mini tournament at Santa Maria Country Club.

Kevin Antongiovanni shot a 75 and Travis Millwee shot a 78 for the Renegades, who totaled 379 strokes and were in a pack behind winner Glendale (365), Canyons (366), Allan Hancock (377) and Ventura (378).

The Neil Bautista and Matt Deford each shot a 1-over-par 73 to lead the Bakersfield college golf team, which placed fifth among seven teams Monday in a tightly-contested Western State Conference mini tournament at Santa Maria Country Club.

Kevin Antongiovanni shot a 75 and Travis Millwee shot a 78 for the Renegades, who totaled 379 strokes and were in a pack behind winner Glendale (365), Canyons (366), Allan Hancock (377) and Ventura (378).

A group of Bakersfield youth bowlers recently bowled well in the Pepsi District Finals and will compete in the Pepsi State Finals May 5-6 at Fountain Valley Bowl.

They are Danielle Looney, Tyler Samora, Paul St. Laurent, Nicole Tweedy and Adam Waybright. Looney and Samora, both seniors, are the oldest of the group going.

A group of Bakersfield youth bowlers recently bowled well in the Pepsi District Finals and will compete in the Pepsi State Finals May 5-6 at Fountain Valley Bowl.

They are Danielle Looney, Tyler Samora, Paul St. Laurent, Nicole Tweedy and Adam Waybright. Looney and Samora, both seniors, are the oldest of the group going.

SACRAMENTO -- Sacramento State rallied for eight runs in the final two innings to beat the Cal State Bakersfield softball team 12-4 on Sunday to complete a doubleheader sweep.

The Hornets won the first game 7-1 and took three of four games in the weekend series. The Roadrunners have lost 11 of their last 12 games overall.

SACRAMENTO -- Sacramento State rallied for eight runs in the final two innings to beat the Cal State Bakersfield softball team 12-4 on Sunday to complete a doubleheader sweep.

The Hornets won the first game 7-1 and took three of four games in the weekend series. The Roadrunners have lost 11 of their last 12 games overall.

It's a fact that Bakersfield speed freaks love their hot rods and vintage race machines.

And taking into account the popularity of the quarter-mile nitro-burning madness that goes down every year at the legendary March Meet, along with the annual NHRA California Hot Rod Reunion at nearby Auto Club Famoso Raceway, it's no surprise Bakersfield would be the likely choice for the Fifth Annual Bakersfield Vintage Kart Shootout.

It's a fact that Bakersfield speed freaks love their hot rods and vintage race machines.

And taking into account the popularity of the quarter-mile nitro-burning madness that goes down every year at the legendary March Meet, along with the annual NHRA California Hot Rod Reunion at nearby Auto Club Famoso Raceway, it's no surprise Bakersfield would be the likely choice for the Fifth Annual Bakersfield Vintage Kart Shootout.

It's going to take more than this country can offer to stop Jake Varner. And he doesn't plan on letting anyone else do it, either.

The Bakersfield High graduate saw his wrestling career reach dizzying new heights Saturday night: He won his weight division at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Iowa City, Iowa, and is off to London in August for his first Olympic Games.

It's going to take more than this country can offer to stop Jake Varner. And he doesn't plan on letting anyone else do it, either.

The Bakersfield High graduate saw his wrestling career reach dizzying new heights Saturday night: He won his weight division at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Iowa City, Iowa, and is off to London in August for his first Olympic Games.