ESTEBAN RIVERA: Longtime player cherishes final year
Donavin Collins, Entertainment Editor
November 14, 2018
Filed under Sports, Weekly Sports Focus
“It’s my senior year, and probably my last time I’m going to put on a jersey,” said senior Esteban Rivera as he described his excitement for the season. “I want to make the best of it.” Starting from just the age of six years-old, Rivera has grown used to the sport known as basketball....
ANDREW TOBLER: Veteran to newcomer
Brianna Rodriguez, News Editor
November 9, 2018
Filed under Sports, Weekly Sports Focus
From football to wrestling, senior Andrew Tobler takes on a sport he was not previously familiar with. After playing his last football game a couple weeks ago, he was unsure of what he was going to do with his free time. Having close friends on the wrestling team, he decided to give it a try and join. “KG...
ANDREA RAMIREZ: Unexpected interest
Maria Castillo, Editor in Chief
October 31, 2018
Filed under Sports, Student Life, Weekly Sports Focus
Dribbling a ball down a field wasn’t something senior Andrea Ramirez ever thought she would take interest in. Back in El Salvador, Ramirez only played volleyball. When she moved to the United States this year, she heard about the soccer team. She said, “A couple of my friends always talked about ...
2018-2019 Fall Sports
October 25, 2018
Jv/Varsity Football 08/31 Stagg Vs. Tokay 5:00/7:15 09/07 Stagg Vs. Lodi 5:00/7:15 10/05 Stagg Vs. Franklin 5:00/7:15 10/19 Stagg Vs. McNair 5:00/7:15 10/26 Stagg Vs. Chavez 5:00/7:15 Cross Country 10/18 SJAA Center Meet #3 3:30 Water Polo 09/25 Stagg Vs. Edison ...
CHEYANNE GAINES: Life skills taught through volleyball
Oleedia Pemble Harris, Opinion Editor
October 24, 2018
Filed under Weekly Sports Focus
“From the moment I picked up a volleyball, I knew I wasn’t ever going to stop playing.” Senior Cheyanne Gaines has been playing volleyball since she was in the 7th grade and has been on varsity since her freshman year. “Being on varsity since my freshman year has helped me in so many ways.” Ga...
Emanuel Anderson: Improving Performance
Shannon Bradberry, Reporter
October 17, 2018
Filed under Sports
Fall Ball was something sophomore Emanuel Anderson took as an opportunity to improve his play performance for the approaching spring season of baseball. He started playing baseball with his older brother when he was around 8. Baseball is something that falls into his routine. “I can't imagine ...
Standout stats
Krystena Meza and Kevin Gutierrez
October 5, 2018
Filed under Print Edition, Sports
It takes hard work and dedication for athletes to get where they are, and for these two, it shows. Junior Jabarii Pharms and senior Cameron Deville are both ranked nationally for their outstanding performances. Pharms is a linebacker and is ranked No. 9 in the nation for tackling. Deville plays quarter...
How to get recruited to play collegiate sports
October 4, 2018
Filed under Sports
Many high school athletes dream of playing their sport at the next level. What these athletes may not understand is that becoming a collegiate athlete is more than just being good at your sport. Here are some of the steps you can take to get recruited. Let’s start with the most obvious: grades....
