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Isabel Valles

Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor

Through participating in multiple sports writing competitions, I was able to prove my commitment to the class and was chosen to become sports editor in my second year of journalism. My love for sports writing came around the time my love for sports developed around 6 years ago. Another thing I love about writing about sports is being able to inform and catch up readers about games that they may have missed. Currently I play three sports, flag football, track and field, and basketball. After high school I plan on attending either the University of Pennsylvania or the University of Santa Cruz. My goal for this year as editor is to become a better leader and learn from any mistakes that I might make in the process.

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Shortstop Nate Renard swings his bat against the Kennedy High School pitcher on May 6.

Baseball souring through Division II playoffs

After a 10-10 overall season record, the baseball team has been performing incredibly well in their playoff season, with an inside-the-park homerun and a nailbiting game against the top seed in the division.
By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor
May 17, 2024
YOUNG TALENT Hector Gonzalez is striving towards a professional career in football and only began playing this year.

Starting out strong

Outside linebacker Hector Gonzalez is the only freshman on the team. From being at every summer practice to playing with varsity level players, he proved himself worthy of being captain.
By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor
Mar 11, 2024
Various sports teams are holding tryouts for students who are interested in joining.

Sports teams announce tryout dates

In preparation for brand new sports seasons, coaches are hosting tryouts for an assortment of athletics including girls and boys football, girls and boys tennis, girls softball, girls basketball, boys and girls soccer and for the first time ever, girls flag football. 
By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor
Aug 24, 2023
HEAVE HO Kaisher Barbaran practices
releasing the shot put on the school’s
practice field. Athletes, part of the
track and field team, hurl a 16-pound
metal ball as far as they can.

Giving it their best shot

The sight of shot put athletes in action sparked a passion within him. Encouraged by his teammates, and with Coach Alejandro Becerra's welcome, he joined the team.
By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor
Jun 6, 2023
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