Athletes work through different faiths
December 13, 2011 • Marissa A. Gonzalez, Jagwire Staff
Filed under Sports
The JV girls basketball team joins in moments of silence before each game. But because of the variety of faiths the girls don’t conduct group prayers. “I believe in the power of prayer”, said JV coach Lora Batt. “But I also respect that the girls have different faiths so for games... Read more »
Young team begins struggle against senior squads
December 13, 2011 • Marissa A. Gonzalez, Jagwire Staff
Filed under Sports
Varsity boy’s basketball opened their season with a 47-53 loss to Manteca High School. There is no doubt that this season is going to be tough, but the players are keeping their heads up, and working towards a victory. That first victory came on Friday at the Atwater Tourney as the Jags defeated Oakdale... Read more »
Challenged Athletes
December 13, 2011 • Morgan Lewis, Jagwire Staff
Filed under News, Sports
Gregori High School’s challenged athletes claimed the league title thanks to a victory at the Johansen event on December 1. This is the second year in a row that Gregori’s challenged athletes have claimed the trophy, and special education teacher Desirree Abshire couldn’t be more proud. “The... Read more »
Freshman runners finish season with varsity team
December 13, 2011 • Marisa Ferreira, Apex Staff
Filed under Sports
As the bell rings at two o’clock and most students scramble to the buses and parking lot, the cross-country team heads upstairs to C 210, head coach Matt Soderlund’s room. They come in one by one talking for the next 20 minutes about their day, each other, or arguing about whether Prescott or Salida... Read more »
Third MCS stadium approved at Gregori
December 13, 2011 • Ezra Ruiz, Jagwire Staff
Filed under News, Sports
We got it. The Modesto City Schools Board voted October 24th in favor of building a stadium at Gregori, with 4 members voting in favor and 2 saying no. It’s surely a moment that ranks among the most memorable in Gregori’s short history; this will change the course of not only the school’s future,... Read more »
San Francisco proves themselves to competition
December 13, 2011 • Ezra Ruiz, Jagwire Staff
Filed under Opinions, Sports
Read closely; rarely will you see me saying something positive about the San Francisco 49ers. With the Niners at 10-2 on the season, however, I will give them the respect that is due to them. After nearly a decade of mediocrity, San Francisco now has a competitive football team. Actually, they are more... Read more »
Wrestlers optimistic for upcoming season
December 13, 2011 • Morgan Lewis, Jagwire Staff
Filed under Sports
Last year’s wrestling section qualifiers are returning to the ring with renewed vigor and are ready for the new season. Head Coach Mike Cantwell is looking forward to what he says is going to be a strong year full of development. “We want to compete for league title but we’re still all juniors,... Read more »
Clearing the course for his players
October 23, 2011 • Alexandra Gonzalez, Apex Staff
Filed under Sports
The girl’s golf team arrived in the parking lot of Modesto Municipal Golf Course at 3 p.m., unloaded their golf bags, and gathered water and snacks for the grueling practice to come. They began their walk from the parking lot to the first hole, heavy equipment on their backs, and the merciless rays... Read more »
McGill Advances to win World Female Featherweight Championship
October 23, 2011 • Marissa R. Gonzalez, Jagwire Staff
Filed under Sports
It was a Saturday afternoon and her stomach was turning. She wore her Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu uniform with her long dark brown hair tied into a bun on top of her head. Junior fighter Kelly McGill stepped on the scale for her final weigh-in before she could set foot on the mat. For the next 30 seconds,... Read more »
Coach pressures players toward success
October 23, 2011 • Lisa Davis, Entertainment Editor
Filed under Sports
The steady chatter from the volleyball players faded at the sound of the volleyball bin being wheeled across the hard wood floor of the gym, the sure sign that varsity volleyball Coach Ron Silva had arrived to practice. “Practice is scheduled to start at 3:15, but if he gets here at 3 o’clock and... Read more »