Sports

Crew Team Doesn’t Meet Expectations, but Has Hopeful Future

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By Tal Litwin

For the Berkeley High crew team, the entire season of exhausting practice and endless work all leads up to the ultimate goal of competing in the USRowing Southwest Junior District Championships, better known as California Juniors (CJs). In this annual race, crew teams from all over California, Arizona and Utah compete in an attempt to advance to the National Championships.

Athlete Profile: James Traylor

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By Jesse Barber

When it comes to the Berkeley High School track team, there is one runner that stands out: senior James Traylor.James has been running ever since fourth grade. Now, he is one of the most talented athletes at Berkeley High and has a scholarship to Boise State University for track and field. James got recruited by Boise State for his success in the 110 meter hurdles event. When asked about the scholarship, he excitedly explained, “I signed my scholarship to Boise State and am ready to bring the competition to them. I’m ready to go.”

Sixth Annual Ceremony Honors BHS Hall of Fame Inductees

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By Celia Alter

On May 4, the Berkeley High School Donahue Gym was crowded with athletes, families, and fans, excited to be a part of Berkeley High Athletic Department’s sixth annual Hall of Fame induction. Nineteen BHS alumni were recognized for their athletic achievements, as well as three special inductees, honored for their coaching and dedication to BHS athletics.

Sports Stop: 5/17/13

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By Miguel de Laveaga

The last two weeks in sports have been centered on the NBA playoffs, which have offered great entertainment for both the avid fan and the off and on type. The Golden State Warriors are in the midst of a second round battle with the San Antonio Spurs that will dictate who will play in the Western Conference Finals. Other series have also been intriguing, but the Warriors are definitely the most fun to watch.

Champions League Soccer Is Popular Worldwide

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By Sophie Craypo

The sound of roaring stands filled with a hundred thousand face-painted, chanting fans echoes off the walls of the tunnel. The players from both teams stand side by side, sizing each other up, and preparing to step out onto the field where a champion will be determined. The atmosphere inside the tunnel is tense, and the players’ minds are on the kickoff. As they emerge, the stadium erupts into cheers and screeching vuvuzelas. Welcome to the Champions League.

Many Teams to Compete in NCS This Season

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By Mindy Ng

Every athletic season, Berkeley High School athletic coaches work daily to train and cultivate successful athletes and teams. With the large amount of athletic talent present in its student body, it’s no surprise that Berkeley High is sending participants from five different sports to the North Coast Section (NCS) playoffs this spring.

This year, many talented representatives from the baseball, swimming, diving, track and field, and girls’ lacrosse teams will be participating in their respective NCS tournaments.

Athlete Profile: Tucker McPhaul & Ondrej Sebek

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By Kevin Flood-Bryzman

This year, we all should be on the edge of our seats watching the Berkeley High varsity baseball team, currently holding a record of 11-8. Seniors Ondrej Sebek and Tucker McPhaul have taken on a big responsibility as they are the lead players of this team. McPhaul and Sebek have played baseball for nearly their entire life; McPhaul has played for 12 years and Sebek for 10 years. They will both attend division one colleges to play baseball. Sebek is headed off to be a pitcher at Cal Poly and McPhaul is going to be going to McNeese to pitch as well.

Giants and A’s Both Bound Toward MLB Playoff Birth

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By Michael McCabe

An important note about early baseball review: everybody plays 162 games a year — all predictions or ideas are pretty much void in the first 30 or so games.

Assassin to Enliven Tired Student Body Once Again This Spring

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By Jesse Barber

Every year, at the end of April, Berkeley High students walk about BHS frantically looking over their shoulders. This can only mean one thing: Assassin has started once again.

Assassin is a game organized and played by BHS juniors and seniors. The game is similar to “Hide and Go Seek,” but with teams of three that pursue one another over the course of a few weeks.

Sports Stop: 5/3/13

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By Miguel de Laveaga

The NBA playoffs are in full swing and so far they have excited fans across the league. The Los Angeles Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks were both swept in four games by the Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs, respectively. At the moment, it seems as if nobody can stop the Miami Heat and their star–studded lineup. Will they march all the way to another NBA title?

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