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Winter Sports Scoreboard

February 5, 2018

BY MIKEL ESCOBAR

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Cross country: Alexander Escalante Alexander Escalante is a four year cross-country athlete and current varsity runner and team captain. Cross country is one of the only sports that has a team that trains year round, causing many to shy away. For him, cross country isn't just a sport, it's a test of strength, discipline and heart, and has taught him that although the sport is painful, he can work through its difficulties. "Some things I like to look back on are honestly all the races I've had throughout the years and how I've come to grow from them, learn from them. They're really great experiences," said Escalante.
Senior fall athletes leaving a legacy
The flag football team listens to a pep talk from Head Coach Rebecca Hernandez before their game against San Dimas. Following this was a chant that precedes every Bulldog sporting event,“Bulldogs on me, Bulldogs on three, one, two, three, Bulldogs!”
A first for flag football, a look into the new team’s progression
One of the many gameplay differences that makes girls flag football more distinct from traditional football is the lack of the use of field goals. Due to the high emphasis on passing and running plays, field goals are removed from flag football. CIF rule book rules that a team may only score touchdowns, points after touchdowns, and safeties.
Girls flag football will become an upcoming fall sport
Uruguayan striker, Luiz Suarez, reunited with his former Barcelona teammates. Lionel Messi at the far left with a drink in his hand, Luis Suarez next to him, then Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba. Suarez ended 2023 winning as best player and best striker for his season at Brasileirao after 17 league goals with Gremio. Photo by Jaime Uribarri
The rise of soccer in America
Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes holds the Lombardi Trophy after winning his second Super Bowl Feb. 12, 2023 against the Eagles in Glendale, Ariz. Photo from CNN.
Super Bowl prediction, who's going?
Girls varsity soccer attending their daily practice at thybrig field on Nov. 13 after a consistent winning streak
Exploring the start to girls soccer
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Junior Julia Renteria throws and does tricks with the flags to go with the music of the marching band. She makes sure to focus, have fun, and be in the moment while performing.
Inside look on Color Guard
Monica Flores tumbles to the floor as she and the rest of the players scramble to get the ball and evade the others. “You kinda just have to get used to getting pushed around and not let it affect you or your game,” said Flores. The match had repeated incidents where players would get rowdy and one would fall, each time their respective team helped them up and the match continued.
Queens of the court clash
Senior Salma Valle and the girls water polo team talking to Coach Vincent during halftime at Senior Night on Feb. 2.
Girls water polo’s most awaited game cuts it close with San Dimas
#24, Diego Andrade, kicking the ball to a teammate that was open.
Photo Gallery: Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Chino
Photo Gallery: Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Duarte
Picture taken by CODY TORRES
Player Profile: Adriana Romero