Spring sports take on a new season

High school swimming is scored off of relays, individuals. The higher place in races, the team recieves more points. The team that has more points at the end of the meet wins that day. Although swimming is a team sport, individuals advance to CIF. Jason Lu, senior, has a goal to, “place top 3 in CIF, break the 100 Breaststroke school record and break the VC champs record.” One hurdle this season that the swim team faces is the construction on the pool. One way that the team will overcome this is, “working hard to organize events where people can come together (and swim),” Lu said. Jason Lu/With Permission

A second place finish in Marmonte League, a 21-10 record and having one of the strongest pitching staffs in California are a few of the accolades that the boys’ baseball team boasts of last season. The Panthers are keen on completing their goals for this season, although they lost most of their starting lineup to graduation. “This year (we want) to come together as a team and win some ball games. We have a very strong team this year. We hope to go far into the playoffs and plan to win a CIF title,” Trent Packard, senior, said. Coaching this team with high aspirations is Curtis Scott who is in his second season at the high school. Caitlin Henderson/Prowler

Coming off of a 6-4 season, the Panthers are ready for another tough season of Marmonte League play. Coached by Michael Noble, the lacrosse team has been putting in hard work this season. “I plan on being a key figure on the offensive scene this year. I will also be prepared to snipe corners from farther out, with my offseason training by increasing my range and strength,” Jackson Wells, junior, said. As well, the team is very young because they had many of their players graduate last year. Their loss of seniors seems to not have dismantled the team, because of their athleticism and skill. Jackson Wells/With Permission

The track and field season is approaching for the participants, but for some it has already started. Some boys and girls traveled to race at the University of Washington High School Invitational. The Marmonte League season starts in March, but many athletes have been working throughout the winter. Last year’s Marmonte League 1600 meter champion, Nathaniel Garner, senior, feels he has improved immensely. “This year I’ve spent a lot more time outside of practice on having a better sleep schedule and eating the right foods,” Garner said. Track and field is a team sport, but an athlete must place top three at the Marmonte League Championship meet to advance to CIF. Alexa Bolanos, senior, has been running track all four years of high school and she has extremely improved since her freshman year due to her times being faster. “The goals for this season would be to work our hardest, improve ourselves individually and also as a team,” Bolanos, said, “Individually I am striving to reach new personal bests and encourage each other to work hard so we can continue to build a strong and competitive program for years to come.” The mentality of the team for this season is very positive and everyone is looking forward to racing.