Happ Shoots for Three: Calculus, Algebra and Boys Basketball
December 17, 2011 • Ali Madurowicz, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
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
December 16, 2011 • Alex Condos, Staff Writer
Filed under Featured Athlete, Sports
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
December 16, 2011 • Shanoah Souza, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
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
December 16, 2011 • Karlee Fuller, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
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
November 30, 2011 • Ana Diaz, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
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
November 30, 2011 • Rikki Backus, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
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
May 27, 2011 • Tanner Taguchi, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
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
May 27, 2011 • Nicholas Theriault, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
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 »
Winter Sports Wrap Up
May 12, 2011 • Steven Fahy, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
Soccer The girls soccer team made it through the end of their season with their heads held high. The team made it to the finals of the San Diego section, coming in with a 15-3-2 record. The team had a total of 58 goals and only gave up 19 goals this season. The boys reached the first round of the CIF... Read more »
The Human Wall
May 12, 2011 • Tara McQueen, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
Senior Eric Sanschagrin has committed to playing lacrosse as a goalie for Princeton University next year. Sanschagrin’s hard work and can-do attitude has set him apart as a dedicated student and leader both on and off the field. His passion for the sport began in sixth grade; with an athletic background,... Read more »
