The Bluffer - Red Bluff, CA
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August 30, 2013 Page 5 Sports V. football ready for start of season Ryan Fisher Sports Editor A new school year, a new season for varsity football. The team had a hard time adhusting after losing a huge group of seniors due to last years graduating class. With incoming juniors to the roster the varsity team has a lot to live up to from last years season. Last year's seasons was 6 wins and 5 loss record as they hope to keep up with another good season. Last Friday the Spartans played a scrimmage at Enterprise High School. They played Enterprise High School, Uprep High School, and Eureka High School. At the games the score doesn't really matter, but a test to see how their players can preform after a few months of intense practice. " I did alright I threw two td's but then pulled a muscle in my back but I felt good playing though," said Senior Greg Du- BLUFFER/Garrett Ward Senior,Chase Root, avoiding a tackle at a scrimmage against U-Prep last Friday night at Enterprise High School. four. A lot of the play makers were out for injuries but a lot of effort was put out that game. This year the team has new offense and defense. " We have a better and stron- ger new offense this year and a better defense," said Senior Andrew Clawson. The team has had to rely on different guys this year as every year. " We had a great senior class last year and lost a lot of good people, but this year we have a powerful senior class ," said Clawson. Senior Greg Dufour the new first string quarterback for the new season, is doing well so far. record last season, but they are ready to step up their level of play and close out more games this year. tune any of last season's bad habits. Zumalt says the girls are happy to be back in action and are excited to play on a bigger stage. The Junior Varsity girls also have a new coach this year. The new coach, Josh Frantz, is a doctor and has one daughter who currently attends Red Bluff, Bailey, and one son who graduated last year, Daniel. This will be Josh Frantz's first year as a head coach at Red Bluff High and according to Zumalt is very exciting and knowledgeable of the game. Zumalt says he focuses on the little things that "He is playing well, he is still trying to figure out things I feel though," said Clawson. He also added that Greg is not that experienced but will come through before season actually starts. "I am looking forward for a great season, and I hope to make it to playoffs," said Dufour. With the new season the new to come seniors had to adjust to being the leaders on the team. "We have really good senior leaders, I feel Sean Freeny, Mike Stone, Greg Dufour,Jared Poore, and Andrew Clawson are definitely our team leaders," said junior Walker Dodero. "I am hoping to be a good leader for the team, its a great group of guys not much to worry about but we have a winning mind set and we will see how far we can go," said Dufour. Their first game is September 6 at Oroville High School. S partan ound off What is your favorite fall sport? Julia Brandt (9) "I'm most excited for swimming because I'm in it." JV volleyball gears up for upcoming season Garrett Ward Staff Writer Junior Varsity Volleyball is gearing up for the upcoming season prepared to face off against EAL opponents with a new coach and a fresh start. Last season was a learning experience for the now seasoned athletes who were, at the time, adjusting to high school ball. "Freshman year we learned our strengths and weaknesses. We are no longer a bunch of girls from different schools. We have experience," said middle blocker, Christina Zumalt. According to sophomore Madeline Eicholtz, the team is excited to turn a new leaf and focus on winning more games this season by communicating better and playing with more intensity. Eicholtz continues her belief in her team when saying that the team will win several more games this year. Last year the Freshman Lady Spartans lost several close games and showed plenty of potential throughout the season. Eicholtz explains that their hard work last year was overshadowed by their overall poor record. The inexperienced Spartans may have been disappointed with their 1-9 " Freshman year we learned our strengths and weaknesses. We are no longer a bunch of girls from different schools. We have experience ." -Tayler Zazueta The Junior Varsity will not start league until October so they have plenty of time to girls play will fine add up to help the team get points during games and to win those games. "He has a positive attitude on the season and he is determined to win this year," says Madeline Eicholtz. The Lady Spartans first game will be on Wednesday, September 11th against nonleague opponent Anderson. This will be their only game before heading into the Red Bluff Volleyball Tournament the following weekend. Freshman football hoping for a A whole new opportunity better than previous years' teams awaits girls golf season Grey Grotke Staff Writer It's the beginning of a new sports season again. I don't have to tell you what that means for all the sports teams. But just in case you forgot, I may need to remind you, however, that there is a new group of football players that have are sometimes completely overlooked by everyone else: the freshmen. In all seriousness though, we all want to see our new team do well. Coach Minto described the team as aggressive, willing to learn, and willing to work as a team. He stated that a decent size of the team had experience on football teams already, and that a number of individuals while lacking in experience were naturally talented and quick learners. When asked how he thought this season he said that the teams will do "Definitely better than last year," The only weakness Minto said he saw in the team, was that there weren't many people to fill gaps in the team for injuries or absences for any other reason. Coach Minto says he enjoys coaching, part of the reason he became a teacher was so he could coach, and part of the reason he became a coach was so he could teach. Minto coaches three sports a year, football, wrestling and track, so lets hope all that coaching gives Minto enough experience to help this years Frosh Football do well. We are all looking at you Minto. No stress right? Freshman football player Giovanni Mejia said he enjoyed playing football with other students and friends. He even boldly stated that he believes this years team will "Probably break that freshman streak," Freshman Andre Avila said thus far he thought foot ball here was "great" and that he thought the team was friendly. He hopes they have good season, and believes that they will. The freshman football team's first game is September 5 at Oroville High School. River Mist Staff Writer With the start of the new girls' golf season, a whole new opportunity awaits for improvement. "This year, I'd like to see for our team to qualify for the Northern California Golf Championships, together." said Sofia Frantz, junior golf player. Last year, only a few select players qualified for this elite tournament, so the hope is for the whole team to participate together this year. "My greatest hope for this year's golf season is to see my team win some meets together," said Summer Frantz, another junior golf player. "This year's team seems to be more focused and more eager to improve and play," said Summer Frantz. Hopes are high for their next match, a strenuous 18-hole game which takes place in Sacramento next week. As Sofia Frantz said, "I would like to see myself shoot below my average in this upcoming match." Coach Tomasetti also has high hopes for this upcoming match. This year's season looks promising for the girls' golf team. "Even if we don't win any match, or finish first ant any tournament, my greatest hope is to see the team improving and playing together," said Summer Frantz. The girls next match is September 4 in Rocklin, California. Spartan's Coach of the Issue Wes Hendricks Cross Country One Stop Gas Station Open 5am-11pm RBHS students buy hot food & get a 24oz soda for ONLY 99ยข Your One Stop Convenience Store 714 Walnut St. Red Bluff As Hendrick's says,"Never listen to your weak voice." This is his fourteenth year coaching cross country. "These students are amazing. Who else goes out in this heat and runs up to eight miles for a sport that even parents do not show up to watch." Coach of the Issue/Garrett Ward Zack Howard (10) "Football because I'm ready to win this year." Hailey Reinman (11) "I'm excited to watch football and play volleyball." Caleb Provolt(12) "Football because I like going to the games." Mr. Scott (teacher) "My life is impacted by football because that is where most are the injuries are." Ms. Kennedy (teacher) "Football because I think it's the most exciting sport to watch on TV." Sound Off/Maggie Tallan