Varsity Football
Working Overtime In a close game with O’Connor the Hawks played into overtime, the Hawks trailed 3 points behind with an end score of 27-30; leaving the team with an overall record of 1-3 so far. “We have not tapped into our potential yet but when we do it will be scary,” Senior Hamidou Diallo said. The next game will be against Stevens, on Nov. 6 at Gustafson stadium. Photo credit- Senior Harlee Ortiz
Varsity Volleyball
Team effort In an intense game with the Taft Raiders, the lady Hawks were victorious with a score of 3-0, and have had a good season despite the challenges of COVID-19 with a 11-3 record so far. “My season has gone amazingly well, I love my team. They have been really welcoming toward me,” Sophomore Liya Darby said. Photo credit- Aracely Pizana
Fall Softball
Batter up! Getting ready to bat against Churchill, Senior Makayla McGinnis focuses on the pitcher, keeping her eye on the ball. The team won the game with a score of —–, leaving them with a record of —. “I’m proud of my team every outing we have, it might not have been the best one (game) we have had and there is still so much we have to work on but we are coming together so much better as a team,” McGinnis said. Photo Credit- Sophomore Ashley Neve
XC
Grit Junior Sydney Holmes runs a 5k at Gustafson stadium, leading the pack of girls. Holmes went on later to get second place in the 6a district meet with a time of 19:53 earning her a spot in the regional meet along with Senior Hannah Gager Evans. “Although we weren’t necessarily in our tiptop shape, we were prepared and ready. It was difficult not having those vital months of training when other districts and schools could, but I’ve always took pride in this teams grit and resilience,” Holmes said.
Tennis
Backswing Playing against Taft, Throwing the ball up and pulling her racket back, Sophomore Emily Clemments prepares to serve. Clemments unfortunately lost her singles match but came back and was victorious in her doubles match. “Before the match I run through how I want the match to go, and how I plan to win. During the match, I think about the unforced errors I have made and how I could improve how I’m playing for the rest of the match,” Clemments said. Photo credit Aracely Pizana.