Girls Water Polo Players Shred in the Water
Shanoah Souza, Staff Writer
February 29, 2012
Athletes balance aggression and power in a physical sport A faint whiff of chlorine fills the lungs of fans eagerly staring into the pool, as water splashes and fourteen girls fight for a waterproof ball. What they don’t see, however, is the kicking, scratching, punching, and pushing that the water... Read more »
Ducking, Diving, and Dodging to the Championship
Anthony Fregoso, Staff Writer
February 21, 2012
ASB hosts second annual dodgeball tournament As the famous line from the movie “Dodgeball” goes, “Dodge, duck, dip, dive, DODGE!” During the month of January, ASB hosted the second annual school wide dodge ball tournament. Students rushed to gather a team of eight students with the required four... Read more »
Happ Shoots for Three: Calculus, Algebra and Boys Basketball
Ali Madurowicz, Staff Writer
December 17, 2011
New teacher Garrett Happ to assist varsity coaching staff The Varsity boys basketball team gained more than the juniors who moved up from JV this year. They also gained a new assistant coach, Garrett Happ. Students may know Happ as an Honors Pre-Calculus or Algebra I teacher, but his skills on the court... Read more »
Academic and Aquatic Success
Alex Condos, Staff Writer
December 16, 2011
Senior Jamey Lyon to swim at UC Berkeley An incredible swimmer, student and band member, senior Jamey Lyon is definitely someone to watch. As one of the school’s most talented athletes, Lyon brings a lot to the table. He has consistently maintained a 4.15 GPA, leaving him to make a daunting decision... Read more »
Girls Kick it in Gear for Soccer Tryouts
Shanoah Souza, Staff Writer
December 16, 2011
It takes a lot of motivation and perseverance to become part of the athletic program at La Costa Canyon. Soccer is one of the more challenging sports to join because of the extreme competition; it takes a lot of extra practice and dedication to be considered one of the best. While trying out for soccer,... Read more »
Runners Set the Pace
Karlee Fuller, Staff Writer
December 16, 2011
The girls cross country team is winning races and breaking records Some students find running to be tedious and boring, but for this year’s girls cross country team, it’s just the opposite. “Cross country is harder than other sports because it’s all running,” sophomore Emma Abrahamson, a second... Read more »
Cross Country Nationally Recognized
Ana Diaz, Staff Writer
November 30, 2011
With successes in both CIF and the California State meet last season, the cross country team has started this year off strong. The girls are ranked second in the nation and first in California according to Coach Bill Vice. This is an accomplishment that has marked the strength of the team this year.... Read more »
JV Field Hockey Team Focuses on Unity
Rikki Backus, Staff Writer
November 30, 2011
Scoring goals is just one talent of the junior varsity field hockey team. The team has improved this season with the support from teammates on and off the field having made a conscious effort to bring the team together to establish a successful season. The team practices for to five days per week, but... Read more »
Absolutely Perfect
Tanner Taguchi, Staff Writer
May 27, 2011
Where were you the day that Trent Swart, senior, pitched the first perfect baseball game in our school’s history? Most major league pitchers never achieve what was accomplished by Trent Swart against Oceanside on April 13, 2011 around 5:00. “I just came into that game just like any other, warmed... Read more »
Strokes of Glory
Nicholas Theriault, Staff Writer
May 27, 2011
Mickey Mackle may only be a junior, but his work ethic and skills have catapulted him to being one of the leading members of the varsity swim team. Mackle started his swimming career simply because his parents wanted him to try it, yet it has been his personal passion and inner drive that has taken him... Read more »