Male Athlete of the Month: Senior Kolter Knapp
Reid Atkins, Staff Writer
April 19, 2013
• Outside hitter and Captain of UC High’s Volleyball Team • Also plays for the UC High Water Polo Team • Has been playing volleyball since he was a young boy • Started playing beach volleyball with his dad when he was young • Favorite part about playing volleyball is being out in the sun... Read more »
Female Athlete of the Month: Senior Pascale Aruta
Kate Atkins, Staff Writer
April 19, 2013
• Swimmer on UC High’s Varsity Swim Team • Swims the 50 yard freestyle, 100-yard freestyle, and 100-yard breaststroke, as well as the 4×50 medley relay, 4×50 freestyle relay, and 4×100 relay • Has been swimming for 13 years, since she was in kindergarten • Has made Varsity Swim... Read more »
Sports Editorial: Athletes No Longer Earning PE Credit Compromises Sports Teams
Joshua Bender, Sports Editor
April 19, 2013
Due to recent modifications in course scheduling, sixth period athletics will no longer be available to students at UC High. While this may be beneficial for many incoming juniors and seniors, freshmen and sophomores will find the transition rather difficult. The termination of sixth period athletics... Read more »
Badminton Determined to Succeed
Emily McIntyre, Staff Writer
April 19, 2013
With a great start to its season, the UC High Badminton Team is ready to take its young, hard-working team above and beyond. The season has just begun, but there is much to come. Many of the team members are ready for the competition ahead. According to Junior Patrick Du, “We’re doing very well despite... Read more »
UC High Track and Field Team Shows Promise with Victories Early in 2013 Season
Hata Velic, Staff Writer
April 19, 2013
Winter has come to an end, and track and field has begun with a bang. Sophomore Ann Kelly, Junior Kyle Leblanc, Senior Daniel Tsai, and Junior Christina Cromer lead UC High’s Track and Field Team with superior motivation. Kelly explained, “We probably take about two hours practicing [each day]. For... Read more »
New Coach Rivera Prepared to Help UC High Baseball to Repeat Success
Taylor Vinzant, Staff Writer
April 19, 2013
The UC High Boys Baseball Team is off to a rocky start, but is expected to have a great season. Its current record stands at 4-12. The boys have been working hard to stay in shape by going to the weight room four days a week, starting at six in the morning. Pitcher Ray Rodriguez said, “I believe the... Read more »
UC High Softball Attempting Comeback After a Rocky Start
Karyssa Newsome, Staff Writer
April 19, 2013
UC High’s Girls Softball Team is back from yet another successful season. Last season the team not only won Western League, but also advanced to semifinals in CIF. The girls on the team worked hard and played very well, finishing off the season with a record of 16-12-1. They are back again for another... Read more »
Male Athlete of the Month: Senior Aaron Fortes
Reid Atkins, Staff Writer
March 8, 2013
• Shooting Guard on UC High’s Boys Basketball Team • Has been playing basketball since he was eight years old, but didn’t enjoy the sport at first • Fortes’ dad introduced him to basketball at a young age and he grew up with it. He began by playing with his friends and family • His favorite... Read more »
Female Athlete of the Month: Senior Brishann Scott
Kimberly Fitchmun, Sports Editor
March 8, 2013
• Co-captain of the Girls Varsity Basketball Team • Point guard • Has played basketball since she was seven • Fourth year on UC High’s Varsity Team • Became interested in basketball through her father, who also played the sport and encouraged her to play • Has also played travel softball... Read more »
UC High Girls Basketball Works Hard, Plays Hard, and it Pays Off With Wins
Karyssa Newsome, Staff Writer
March 8, 2013
This season, the UC High Girls Basketball Team has been doing exceptionally well. Kicking off the season with a great start by winning many games and getting into league, the team impressively well throughout the season. They made playoffs and beat Montgomery High before losing to Cathedral Catholic... Read more »
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