First time playing for school turns into a championship win
By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Editor in Chief
December 4, 2019
With a successful season and a picture that became popular, center back player Lukas Stary finished his first time playing for the boys varsity soccer team with a championship game full of emotions. “I wanted to cry but I wanted to be really happy. I was kind of sad because the season’s over and ...
Boys varsity soccer wins Class 3A championship
By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Editor in Chief
November 20, 2019
Boys varsity soccer moves on to state tournament for the first time
By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Editor in Chief
November 6, 2019
After a winning streak the entire season, the boys varsity soccer team is moving to the state semifinals for the first time in school history after beating Jacobs 2-0 at the super sectionals on Tuesday. “(I was) elated and proud. Super excited for these boys, the school and the community,” ...
Love for sports turns into a love for coaching for Tyler Belding
By Denise Carreto, Reporter
October 28, 2019
After the resignation of the previous football coach Jack Rustman, special education teacher Tyler Belding has taken the reins as the new head football coach. “Coaching is great, it’s one of the funnest parts about being a teacher being able to work with kids outside the classroom,” Belding...
Boys varsity soccer brings a work ethic to their wins
By Evelyn Aldaco, Reporter
October 9, 2019
Boys soccer is rolling over opponents with their strong work ethic and teamwork. Coach Jose Villa looks toward the work ethic the boys bring to the field as the reason for their success. “I think it’s because of their work ethic. They’re out here working for each other and really putting in the...
Annual triathlon postponed until Monday
By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
May 4, 2019
The 6th annual triathlon was canceled due to bad weather but was rescheduled for Monday. “We really didn’t want to cancel it but because of the cold weather and the rain,” physical education teacher Paul McLeland said. “(We had to take in consideration) the kids in the triathlon but also the p...
Athletic director job comes true for David Pater
By Isabela Casimiro, Perspective Editor
March 12, 2019
Working his way up from being a teacher to director of student services, David Pater will become the new athletic director starting in July. “I’ve always wanted this position and this is a position that even going into college I knew I wanted to do something with sports,” Pater said. “I’m s...
Baseball informational meeting
By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in chief
February 19, 2019
An informational meeting for students interested in playing baseball in the spring will be held Wednesday at 3:15 in room 171. Tryouts will start on Monday at 5:45 a.m for juniors and seniors, and at 6:30 p.m. for freshmen and sophomores. Students must have a yellow card to try out. For q...
Senior moves on from classrooms to battlefields
By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in chief
January 22, 2019
Following in his lifelong dream, senior Mark Perez enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and will head to boot camp after graduation. “I’ve always wanted to do it as a kid and I’ve never changed my mind. Now that I’m age appropriate to join, I just did it,” Perez said. The Marines...
Athletes earn Athlete of the Fall Season award
By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in chief
November 29, 2018
Four fall sports athletes were recognized with the 2018 Fall Season Athlete award for their hard work and success in the field of play in their respective sport. Sophomore Kendall Farm has been playing golf for four years. This year, she advanced to the state tournament. “The best part about...
Senior Shaye Lauro signs Division 1 athletic scholarship
By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
November 16, 2018
Gymnast senior Shaye Lauro signed a division 1 scholarship letter to join the acrobatics and tumbling team at Baylor University Wednesday. Lauro received the scholarship after she was evaluated through videos that she submitted to the university. “(To get the scholarship) you send videos to t...
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This is Leslie’s third year on the team. She is a student ambassador and a junior. She enjoys helping others and hopes to major in film or performing arts.