Fall sport athlete profiles
Helen Le and Marso Beltran, Editor-in-Chief and Staff Writer
November 28, 2017
Filed under Sports
The volleyball team ended its season 10-0 and first in the SJAA league. Senior Mia Kahler, the setter for the Bruins, shares her thoughts about her final season. “It was a really good team,” Kahler said. “I’m glad I got to play with them for my last year.” She says favorite memor...
Tradition of social injustice movements led by African American athletes
Dejonae Richards, Staff Writer
November 27, 2017
Filed under Sports
African American athletes have a tradition of beginning movements that stand up to racial injustice, from desegregating sports to police brutality. From Jesse Owens to Colin Kaepernick, athletes often help lead social movements through their influence in the sports world. In 1990 NBA pl...
Athletes experience burnout in their senior year
Gabriella Backus, Online Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2017
Filed under Sports
By GABRIELLA BACKUS ONLINE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Joining a sport can be exhilarating the first few years. Senior year, however, seems to hold the test of time for athletes as many choose to quit before their senior year, while others dedicate themselves to one sport and graduate with a four-year award...
Travel leagues expose athletes to high level training and coaching
Kaylanie Saldua, Staff Writer
October 17, 2017
Filed under Sports
For some athletes, playing in a league outside of school just makes sense- extra practices, stronger competition, and more exposure help the athlete excel in the sport. But for others, one league just isn’t enough- they are known as “interleaguing,” those who play in multiple leagues. Youth...
Fall sports highlights
Marino Dominguez and Dannica Chhun
October 17, 2017
Filed under Sports
Volleyball With the kickoff of the fall sports season, volleyball looks to continue last year’s outstanding league success in this season. The volleyball team is currently 1-0 in league, beating Edison in three sets. “We didn’t go far at all last year after the regular season, so we hop...
ASB President kicks off a new school year — and sport
Eric Benitez, Staff Writer
September 15, 2017
Filed under Sports
It isn’t unusual to see high school students take on countless extracurricular activities and sports, either for enjoyment or to add to their college application experiences. With such rigorous schedules and limited time, students aren’t always able to pursue activities they enjoy. Senior Rajan...
Football injuries lead some schools to drop program
Marino Dominguez, Staff Writer
September 15, 2017
Filed under Sports
Before this year, most, if not all, people thought the only football players at risk for brain damage and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) were those in the NFL. A study conducted by the NFL earlier this year refuted that idea: the study revealed that around 21 percent of players who only play...
Money, college — and fishing!
Marino Dominguez, Staff Writer
September 15, 2017
Filed under More than Just a Game, Sports
If you read the headline of this column, you probably are already interested: I imagine you either want to go to college, like to make money, or like the outdoors. So yes, it’s true; you can fish to go to college. Top colleges not only in California, but throughout the entire United States, now...
Athlete grade changes no longer allowed after report cards issued
Benjamin Gyman, Opinion Editor
September 15, 2017
Filed under Sports
Social science teacher Jason Johnson didn’t plan to be athletic director this time last year but now that he has accepted the job, he is enthusiastic to make changes to Bear Creek’s athletic policies. Johnson has been the head coach of the cross country team for 10 years and was the head coach...
Okay — I was wrong, Raider Nation!
Marino Dominguez, Staff Writer
May 9, 2017
Filed under Sports
The Las Vegas Raiders, The Las Vegas Raiders, The Las Vegas Raiders. Got to get used to saying that. I will admit, I was wrong. Prior to Bank of America’s commitment to filling Sheldon Adelson’s funding gap, the majority of people, myself included, thought for sure that the Raiders were staying...
Coaching changes require adjustments, patience
Gian Carlo Baldonado, Staff Writer
May 9, 2017
Filed under Sports
Whether it’s a change of diet or a tryout for a new sport, change can be a hurdle to student athletes –– especially if it’s a transition between two different coaching styles. The 2016-2017 athletic year saw new sport instructors coach Bear Creek girls basketball, swim, and track and field...
Parent volunteers: sports unsung heroes
Gwendolyn Poole, Staff Writer
May 9, 2017
Filed under Sports
Most athletes praise their coaches for their dedication and knowledge that result in the athletes performing their best. However, the unsung heroes of most sports programs are often the parents who patiently perform vital tasks like team fundraising, transportation, and encouragement. Bear Creek’s...
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