Sports

Athlete Profile: Mr. Henri

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By Elle Holland

Mr. Henri has been swimming since adolescence. “It was a long, long time ago,” he said. He started at age fourteen after he broke his ankles in gym class during a dismount from the parallel bars. Mr. Henri began competing a year later, and continued his competitive career after high school and went on to become the national swimming champion of Switzerland. He won first place in the 100–meter freestyle category once and the 100–meter backstroke twice around the years of 1970 and 1971.

Support at Berkeley High Sporting Events is Not at Its Best

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By Alice Contopolous

If you’re looking for some peace and quiet, how about going to one of Berkeley High School’s sporting events? The stands will be empty, I guarantee it. Well, maybe not if the team is playing their rivals or has made it to playoffs, which is not uncommon for BHS’s talented sports teams, but more than likely, the crowd at whatever game you decide to go to will be so miniscule that it can barely qualify as one. Second semester seniors have better attendance to their zero periods than the BHS student body has to school sporting events.

BHS Boys Basketball Looks to Break Out From Early Slump

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By Bowen Johnson

Berkeley High School’s varsity basketball team still has half of their season left to turn things around from a slow start. While they are only 5–7, they have 14 games to go which is more than enough time to earn a winning record. Three of their seven losses have been by less than five points, proving their ability to keep it close until the very end. In contrast, when Berkeley wins it is often by a close margin, eking out multiple victories by less than three points. The Jackets are a team that is going to play close games, so an ability to do this well is essential to their success.

The Sports Guru: 1/20/12

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By Camilo Villaseca

When Joe Frazier took down Muhammad Ali, he shocked the world in a way that it had never been shocked before.
The man who was viewed as unflappable, unbeatable, and generally untouchable was knocked down and didn’t even try to get back up.

The face of boxing was down. Soon though, he was back on his feet and better than ever.

Tiger Woods is in no way a decent husband or father. He cheated on his wife with countless women. I don’t think he deserves the respect of sports fans off the links.

Freshmen Sports Survive Possible Removal

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By Ally Dove

Recently, the freshmen sports teams at Berkeley High School have been in danger of being discontinued. Due to insufficient funds, freshmen sports are one of the first things on the chopping block comes from cuts. Bill Gaebler, the Athletic director at Berkeley High School placed three different grants to get money to pay freshmen coaches; however, they all were rejected and Berkeley was on the verge of cutting the freshmen teams.

Mountain Biking Thrives Despite Recognition

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By Meg McCabe

Adding to the many ways in which Berkeley High is unique and innovative, the Berkeley High Mountain Bike Club is likely the first competitive high school mountain bike team in the nation. The club was founded in 1998 by Matt Fritzinger, a cycling enthusiast and, at the time, a BHS math teacher. The success of the club led to Mr. Fritzinger founding the NorCal High School Mountain Bike Racing League in 2001, so that the BHS club could compete with other Northern California schools. Subsequently, in 2009, Mr.

Athlete Profile: James Losito

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By Tal Litwin

James Losito started playing soccer when he was eight years old, and since then he has gone far. Now he is starting center, mid–fielder, and captain for the Berkeley High School boys’ varsity soccer team. Losito played for Bay Oaks club team for three years before playing for BHS. He was moved up to varsity last season after competing two years on junior varsity. James said that he plans on playing soccer beyond high school and says that he will try to play on the college level. Throughout James’s life soccer had impacted him.

Snowboarders and Skiers Find Winter Haven at Go Ahead Shred

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By Alice Contopolous

Go Ahead Shred is Berkeley High School’s first and only ski and snowboard club. The club is only in its second year, but it’s gaining popularity fast. Members meet twice a month to plan trips to ski resorts and discuss snow sports.

Football Ends Successful Season With Dissapointing Loss

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By Bowen Johnson

Between eccentric personalities and immense talent, the Berkeley High School Yellow Jackets football team was an exciting one to watch this season. After a shaky start, the Jackets quickly steadied the ship, with a string of consecutive victories. Their first three games they went 0–3, but that did not discourage them. They bounced back rattling off seven straight wins to finish their regular season 7–3. BHS won their league and were set to play Pittsburg High School.

The Sports Guru: 12/16/11

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By Camilo Villaseca

The ability to sit down next to a future professional athlete and be treated as an equal is something special. The ability to storm the pantheon of the legends is something special. The ability to represent the exact same community as the heroes of our community and not be looked at as a poser is something special. This culture is what makes college sports so unique.

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