Sports

Competing among 900 of the best swimmers from throughout the U.S., Santa Clara Swim Club recently sent several members to the 2012 Speedo Winter Junior National Championships in Knoxville, TN. Those qualified for the prestigious swim meet are among the top two percent of all USA Swimming athletes, with the meet serving as the highest-level … Read more

A day that started with elation and the potential to reach nationals, turned into tears as the Santa Clara Panthers Cheerleaders placed third at the Pacific Northwest Regionals Spirit Championships on November 23 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. “Getting to here this season, they’ve gone through so much,” said second year head coach Wendi … Read more

On a night filled with emotion, Chargers’ seniors, Rochelle Ruiz (’12), Lisa Nguyen (’12), Alyssa Chagoya (’12) and Melica Sapon (’12), wrote heart-felt messages prior to the game, thanking their parents, coaches and teammates as they were honored before a boisterous crowd on their senior night—their last game wearing black and yellow at home. After … Read more

In their second year since transitioning from the El Camino Girls Water Polo Division to the higher De Anza Division, the Wilcox Chargers have had a difficult time. In her second year as head coach, April Lujan discussed the evolution of her team after the switch, and the mental preparation needed to compete. “Coming into … Read more

As soon as Santa Clara and Cupertino stepped onto the court, it was easy to see that the Bruins girls’ volleyball team was at a major height disadvantage. Coach Kieu, however, prepared his team just like he would for any other game and would not make the difference in stature an excuse. “I am not … Read more

It has been three years since Wilcox last lost a match to cross-town rival, Santa Clara. Last Tuesday was no different, as The Chargers counterattacked their way to victory. Wilcox led from the get-go, but Santa Clara did not go down without a fight, and were able to exploit some of the Chargers’ flaws. Wilcox … Read more

With 10 returning seniors, the belief among the Santa Clara Bruins boy’s water polo team and its coaching staff has been, if the Bruins were to ever win the El Camino division, this would be the year. Led by captains and first-team all-league recipients, Connor James and Bryce Woodell, the Bruins have a roster that … Read more

As the defending champions of the El Camino Division got set to take on Harker this past Tuesday in a rematch of last year’s water polo league semi-finals, there was a noticeable feeling of confidence flowing amongst the lady Bruins. They had just beaten this year’s Harker team 10-7 at a tournament the previous weekend … Read more

Washington Park is one of Santa Clara’s true gems as it dates back to the early days of baseball. Throughout the years this field has seen many great games, great teams, and even baseball greats like the one and only Babe Ruth. Though many adult teams have come and gone over its 77 year existence, … Read more

The players might be young – ranging in age from a little less than 8 to a little less than 14, but once they gripped their bats, strode into the batter’s box, stared out at the pitcher in anticipation of the next ball that would be grooved in at them, or put on their gloves … Read more