Wrestling Revolution
March 12, 2012
The match was almost over by the time junior Matt Merkhofer was up. He was the last wrestler left waiting in the wings, and it was late in the meet. The audience was restless, fidgety.He shook hands with his opponent, and, at the referee’s whistle, launched into his offense. Merkhofer ja...
Wrestling team met with mixed results at CCS
March 3, 2012
Initially, the varsity wrestling team qualified 11 members for CCS. However, only six were able to compete. Personal circumstances beyond their control, including injuries and weight limit issues, prevented five wrestlers from competing. The six who competed — freshman Audie Batsford, juni...
Wrestling: 46-23 victory at Senior Night vs. Homestead
February 13, 2012
Wrestling’s last dual meet provided a fitting end to one of the finest seasons the team has ever had. Its 46-23 victory against Homestead on Feb. 9 brought the season record up to an undefeated 6-0. The match itself showcased the talents of the wrestlers, three of them seniors who were celebrated during th...
Wrestling: Varsity wins decisive 63-6 victory on Jan. 12
January 14, 2012
After winning their first league wrestling match against Wilcox last week, the Matadors were left wondering if they could repeat their success against Santa Clara on Jan. 12. They did so in decisive fashion: 9 of 10 individual matches ended in victory, with 8 of the victors pulling off pins against t...
Throwdown with Coach Klemm
December 7, 2011
Wrestling has long been stereotyped as a brutal sport. In the minds of many, it is reserved for those of great macho and belligerence. After all, the whole point is to pin the other guy down. The irony, therefore, is that new wrestling coach Kevin Klemm's true passion for coaching comes from an almost...
California government argues video games make minors violent
October 5, 2010
Schwarzenegger v. EMA goes before the Supreme Court to establish restrictions on video-gaming minors Read More »...
Football team kicks off season with a win
September 8, 2010
Junior Jordan Sheade scored two touchdowns in a 20-13 win against Overfelt High School Read More »...
