Spring sports in full bloom

As the spring sports season begins, the boys varsity tennis team is ready to steal the spotlight once again. Mr. Ron Marquez, the varsity tennis team coach, has lead the team through seven games so far. Despite taking a close loss of 71-69 in its game against St. Augustine High School, the team continues to move forward. “We have the toughest schedule in the county with our preseason matches ...

Improving with each match and even winning one, CCHS co-ed badminton team hopes to improve and regain confidence led by head coach Mrs. Dawn Roberts, new assistant coach Mr. Tony Ramos, and team captain Nash Greeven ‘18. “New assistant coach Tony Ramos has had badminton experience so we are super excited to learn from him and see how much improvement we can make in our new league,” Mrs. Ro...

After ending last year's season with an overall record of 25-9-0, the varsity baseball team, with its first game of the regular season this week, express its desire to work hard this season and accomplish its goals. “[Our team goals] for the season are to win and obviously win CIF, but more importantly to be a family and have fun with each other,” varsity baseball pitcher Jake Rons ‘19 said....

Coming back after winning a CIF open division championship last year, the varsity softball team, ranked fifth in the nation according to FloSoftball, aims to climb just as high this season. “My biggest goal is to make it back to the CIF Open Division Championship and get the dub,” pitcher and UCLA commit Megan Faraimo ‘18 said. Head coach Ms. Margaret Mauro lead her team to victory in th...

The CCHS girls and boys varsity track squad led by head coach Mr. Dan Geiger is set for an impressive 2018 season, hoping to maintain the momentum established last season. “We expect to have a great and successful track season this year on both the boys and girls side,” Luke Hofrichter ‘18 said. “We have great returning varsity athletes who are now seniors and good young underclassmen as w...

The CCHS boys varsity lacrosse team brought a new face to the program in head coach Mr. Tommy Duerr, who hopes the change in leadership translates to an uptick in wins. “Our expectations for the season are to play more like a team and compete with some of the top programs like Torrey Pines and La Costa Canyon,” Adam Leclair ‘20 said. Last season, the squad posted a 10-10 overall record an...

The boys varsity golf team started off its season by competing at the Glendora Varsity Invitational tournament, where Jack Straza ‘18 tied for first place. “Our coach [Mr. Joe Filippone] encourages us to practice and play as much as we can so we do really well at tournaments,” team member Dylan Vizanko ‘20 said. With standout players such as USC commit Shane French ‘20 and Kasey Cowan ‘18, ...

After losing only two seniors from last year’s squad, CCHS boys varsity volleyball head coach Mr. Paul Ariaza has little room for addition or change, but that will not stop him from leading his team to victory. “This year we are focusing on running a fast offense and being scrappy on defense,” Mr. Araiza said. “Our passing and ball control is always a focus for my teams, but I think this year...

With the 15 returning varsity players at her side, CCHS girls varsity lacrosse coach Ms. Kristen Micho holds many goals for the team’s upcoming season, many of which will be difficult to achieve as the team adjusts to a new coaching staff. “This is my first season as varsity head coach, so I am not able to speak to last year,” Ms. Micho said. “There has always been a lot of talent with...