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CDM’S SMITH PICKS UCLA

Corona del Mar High senior Adam Smith, a 6-foot standout on the Sea Kings’ boys’ volleyball team, has committed to continue his career at UCLA.

Becoming a Bruin seemed inevitable for Smith, who will become the eighth member of his family to attend the school.

He said he plans to sign his national letter of intent in April. Smith, a second-team All-CIF Southern Section Division II performer last year, is projected to be a libero for the Bruins, the defending national champions.

Smith said he was told he could become a difference-maker in the future.

Smith was also second-team All-CIF in Division II in 2005 when the Sea Kings won the section championship. He said he wanted to keep the family tradition going at UCLA.

His older sister, Morgan, played for the Bruins and graduated from UCLA in 2005. His other older sister, Jordan, is a sophomore and competes on the women’s team.

Smith’s father, Scott, and his two uncles, Steve and Stuart, also attended UCLA. Smith’s has two other uncles and an aunt who were also Bruins.

— Steve Virgen

LIONS’ RICHTER RECOGNIZED

Vanguard University junior Jessica Richter has been named Golden State Athletic Conference Player of the Week in women’s basketball.

The 5-foot-10 guard averaged 26 points and 4.5 steals per game while helping the top-ranked Lions (20-0, 15-0 in conference) defeat Concordia, 95-60, on Tuesday, then top Westmont, 75-48, Saturday.

For the week, Richter made 20 of 30 field-goal attempts, including five of 10 from three-point range, and was seven for seven from the foul line.

UCI MEN FACE CHIVAS USA

The UC Irvine men’s soccer team will play an exhibition match against Chivas USA of Major League Soccer Saturday at 7:00 p.m. at Anteater Stadium.

UCI is led by Big West Midfielder of the Year Matt Murphy. Murphy led the ‘Eaters in scoring in 2006 with 25 points (10 goals and five assists).

Chivas USA defeated Loyola Marymount, 1-0, Sunday as former Anteater Anthony Hamilton scored in the 68th minute.

Former Anteater Cameron Dunn also plays for Chivas USA and started the match against LMU.

Tickets for Saturday’s match are $12 for adults and children. For information: (949) 824-6202.

UCI will play host to the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer March 16 at 7:30 p.m.

Former Anteater All-American Brad Evans and the rest of the Crew will hold a youth clinic beginning at 9:30 a.m. at UCI.