Today is Friday, May 18, 2012
Today is Friday, May 18, 2012
The varsity boys baseball team won its first round CCS game against Leigh High School yesterday, May 17.
With four days of dodgeball down, the tournament has now reached the competitive phase. Games on Wednesday, May 16 and Thursday, May 17 proved that teams are warmed up, competitive and ready to battle it out for the championship.
The varsity softball team crushed Willow Glen High School 5-0 to advance to the second round of CCS today, May 16.
The lacrosse team (currently 11-1 total, 10-0 league) set its sights on going undefeated in league play prior to the start of the season. Rather than achieve this by complicating its strategy, the team has gone undefeated in leagues thus far due to a rigorous practice of fundamentals. The team has found success this year in its practice of sound play, with a particular stress on what appear to be the simplest tasks of all: ball-handling and security.
Already this year, several athletes at the school have been recruited by colleges and have had to make difficult decisions on which school to pick. Student athletes must make several considerations before they make their choice.
Last year’s team made it to the CCS championship games before losing, 1-2, to Monterey by an error in an extra inning. This year, the team is looking for a chance at redemption.
The track and field team competed in the De Anza League trials against Saratoga, Milpitas, Palo Alto, Gunn and Lynbrook yesterday, May 1. Those who placed in their events will advance to the De Anza League Finals tomorrow, May 2.
The diving team finished off its season today, Tuesday May 1 with a strong showing at the league championships. The championships were hosted by LAHS.
The Eagles conceded their second season loss today, Wednesday April 24, in a 3-8 defeat at the hands of the Palo Alto High School Vikings. After starting the game out with three runs in the first three innings, the Eagles could not hold their lead and fell behind after the fourth inning.
Members of the badminton team faced off against Palo Alto in the large gym today, April 24, and defeated their rivals 19-11. Securing this victory against Palo Alto means that the Eagles are now ranked first in the El Camino division.