Aztecs’ Pugmire Commits to Brigham Young

Esperanza’s Courtney Pugmire, The Times Orange County girls’ cross-country runner of the year this past fall, has signed a letter of intent to attend Brigham Young, Aztec Coach Al Britt said Tuesday.

Known primarily as a middle-distance specialist, Pugmire was the Southern Section Division II champion at 800 and 1,600 meters last spring. She selected BYU over Alabama and Villanova.

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Richard Smith has resigned as boys’ basketball coach at Newport Harbor, according to Athletic Director Eric Tweit.

Smith coached at Newport Harbor for two seasons, compiling a 21-30 record. He also coached at Servite, leading the Friars to the State Division III championship in 1990 and the Southern Section Division III-A title in 1991.