The Bluffer

Page 7 Sports Varsity The Red Bluff High School JV Softball team is hoping to continue playing well this season, as they currently have a winning record that consists of two wins and one loss. Freshman, Kaitlin Lyford, has been playing the sport of softball for three years and hopes to continue playing throughout the rest of high school. Lyford plays shortstop and explained that her favorite aspect of softball is making plays and getting outs due to the fact that it makes her feel as if she is contributing to the team. When asked how she feels about her team's bond, Lyford replied, "I feel as if we are close to one another; however, I believe we can grow even closer as a team and become more like sisters rather than just teammates." Lyford also explained that her coaching staff is very supportive and motivating, which she believes has a significant impact on her team's performance. Sophomore, Caitlin France, has been playing softball for around ten years and hopes to continue playing the sport for as long as she possibly can. France plays the position of second base and when asked what her favorite part about softball is, France replied, "My favorite part about playing softball would either be the bonds I create with my teammates or hitting dingers." France explained that her team's weakness would most likely be their pitching due to the fact that they don't have many experienced pitchers on the team; she also explained that the team as a whole could improve upon their defense due to the fact that they make a number of mistakes and silly errors that can easily be corrected. Bradyn Klein Staff Writer baseball still Continues bonding JV Softball Boys Golf Emma Hale Staff Writer Emma Hale Staff Writer FOURRRRRR!!! HOLE IN ONE! Yes that is right it is that time of year, boys golf season. Golf is played on a large open-air course, a player strikes a golf ball and tries to get in a designated hole in the least number of attempts. First interviewed was Kaden Cantrell, junior. Cantrell was first asked how he feels about his team this season he replied with, "We are good. I'd say okay so far." Next question was how Cantrell feels about his coaching staff and he said they are good and encouraging. The coach is Ron Kuwata. Cantrell has been playing golf for five years. Cantrell's favorite part about playing golf are the practices. Cantrell's favorite brand is Nike. Cantrell states that his favorite club to play with is a 7 iron. Next interviewed was Kurtis Rodriguez, Freshman. To Rodriguez's first question about how he feels about his team he says, "We've all connected to one another and done well as a team." Rodriguez then says their coach works hard and is dedicated to their team. Rodriguez had been playing for seven years and his favorite club is his putter. Rodriguez says that what their team does best is encouraging each other. As an individual, Rodriguez says he believes he is best at being consistent. Boys golf wants to continue to do well and prosper. Practices for per- fection during play Courtesy Photo Who is your favorite athlete and why? "My favorite athlete is Sevee Johnson because he taught me everything I know and he is literally the best." -Dawson Hopper (11) Boys Golf "My favorite athlete would probably be Carley Hoover because she is a very good softball player and is very inspiring." -Kaitlin Lyford (9) Girls JV Softball It's a swing and a miss, home run, and strikeout. These are all terms of the sport played all around the world, baseball. At Red Bluff the Varsity team has had a good season so far. Tristen Hobart, junior, says that, "We are pretty good as of right now, but we could do better." Next question of Hobart's interview was how he felt about his coaching staff and he explained how he felt they had a really good coaching staff. The varsity baseball coaches are Ryland Sanders, Dan Ackley, Jorge, and Doug Schreter. Hobart says that he believes their greatest competitor will be Pleasant Valley. Hobart has been playing baseball for 13 years. His favorite part about the sport is when they win close games. Hobart plays first base and he says their team's greatest s t r e n g t h is having D o u g S c h r e t e r as a coach and their w e a k n e s s is not playing for each other. H o b a r t says that he believes he is best at batting consistently. Next interviewed was Trenton Coates, senior, and he also said that their team is good but could do better. When Coates was asked about his coaching staff he said they were solid. Next Coates was asked who he thinks their greatest compet itor will be a n d he stated, "I think it will be Chico because we have already lost to them twice." He has been playing for 12 years and plays all over the infield. Coates's favorite part about baseball is the competitiveness. Individually, Coates says he is best at pitching. B o t h boys said that their team is best at trash talk. We interviewed Drew Stacy, s e n i o r , b e l i e v e s they will have a pretty good season but it all depends on their pitcher. When Stacy was asked about his coach he stated, "He is good and knows what he is talking about. He is a motivational coach who is also a section champion." Stacy has been playing for 13 years. His f a v o r i t e t h i n g about baseball is playing defense as second baseman. He believes that their team's greatest strength hitting. Then we interviewed Sevee Johnson, junior, also thinks that their team will do well this year because there is lots of talent on the boy's team. Johnson states, "Our coach is pretty awesome and Coach Schreter is the best." Johnson's favorite thing about baseball is hanging out with fellow teammates. He plays all outfield positions. He is best at running and has been playing since he was five. Both boys say their greatest competitor will be PV or Chico. Both Stacy and Johnson believe that their teamwork perfectly together as one and they're hope for "Dubs." progresses for play Ian Skjegstad (12) Drew Stacy (12) K enny Armstrong coaches the JV Basketball and Freshmen Football. Armstrong's goal is to make sure that the athletes are better prepared for the future seasons to come. He has coached a total of six years throughout life with many more seasons to come. Armstrong's favorite part about coaching is the athletes, camaraderie and most of all the competing. Spartan's Coach of the Issue Kenny Armstrong: Basketball and Football Coach Courtesy Photo "Our coach is pretty awesome and Coach Schreter is the best." -Sevee Johnson (11) Drew Stacy (12) Trenton Coates (12) Courtesy Photos Courtesy Photos April 27, 2018

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