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Athletes to keep an eye on

by Brighton Garrett, Sports Co Editor and Phoebe Corgiat, Sports Co Editor

The sun rises out from behind the rain clouds and the shot of the start gun, splash of the pool, ding of a bat, squeak on the volleyball court, and echo of a tennis ball vibrates through the air, signaling the return of spring athletics. Throughout the season games are played, friendships are made, and records are broken, all with the help of Bearcat athletes. Ten athletes were chosen that positively influence their teams outcome in league results and being a leader within the team.

Volleyball

Hector Arteaga

Senior middle and right side hitter, Hector Arteaga, started playing volleyball his freshman year and is concluding his fourth year on varsity. He keeps playing because of the intensity and fun volleyball brings. He has over 100 kills this season. Arteaga plans to attend Monterey Peninsula College to continue his football career.

“My goal for the team this year is to win league and I think we have a good chance.”

Softball

Sophie Prieto

Junior third baseman Sophie Prieto has been playing softball for eight years with three of them being on the Varsity Softball team at PRHS. She started playing because her brother played baseball and it intrigued her. Prieto’s hopes to play in college keep her motivated while playing. Prieto has an on base percentage of .316 for the current season.

“My goal with my team is to always have a good attitude, stay positive, work hard and put others first. I think it is really important that as a team we have a solid foundation, because if we don’t then the game is not going to go as well as we think.”

Swim

Elijah Mathisen

Senior Elijah Mathisen started swim in seventh grade and is now in his last of two years on varsity at PRHS. His specialty is distance swimming the 200m and 500m which he has recently broke five minutes in. This year Mathisen is proud of the competition among other teams as a result of their hard work in practice.

“We have a good team this year and I am trying to not let them down this year as team captain. We are having some good performances and it’s just great to see everyone working hard and getting the results they have been wanting.”

Swim

Holly DiSimone

Freshman varsity swimmer Holly DiSimone’s career began five years ago when her love for the water drove her to compete. She was intrigued by the team and individual aspect of the sport. DiSimone usually swims the 100m butterfly and freestyle in high school meets. She has recently broken the 100m butterfly school record with a 57.76.

“My goal for the team is to just do really well in league and CIF and place well and for everyone to have a good fun time.”

Track

Kendall Caruana

Senior Kendall Caruana started running in sixth grade as a get away and is now a fourth year varsity track and field athlete. Practicing six days a week, 25 plus hours, Caruana tries to keep her eyes on the finish line and running a faster time to keep her going. Her favorite event is the 800 with a personal record of 2.18. She is continuing her running career at Fresno State Pacific next school year.

“I run track because it’s a great sport to be in with a great team mentality.”

Track

Jordan Summers

Senior Jordan Summers started running after an injury halted his soccer career. He spends most of his time, in and out of season, practicing at the track dedicating about six days a week to the sport. Summers has a recorded time of 48.96 seconds for the 400m almost beating the unofficial current school record. He has hopes to continue running in college but no plans have been set in place.

“What keeps me going is everyone on the team and watching my numbers get better and better.”

Stunt

Madeline Hanauer

Senior Madeline Hanauer has been doing stunt for the three years PRHS has offered it. She started stunting because she participated in cheer for five years and liked the athletic side of stunt. The Bearcats are currently undefeated this season with hopes to get first in league. Hanauer has committed to Alma College in Michigan to continue her cheer and stunt career.

“The reason I play stunt is because of how it’s growing and it’s more of a smaller sport. I feel like cheerleaders and stunters have to continue to prove themselves as a sport to other athletes.”

Baseball

Lucas Climer

Senior Lucas Climer started playing baseball when he was three years old (14 years total) and has been on varsity for three years playing pitcher, first base, and outfield. His favorite position is pitcher and has the most strikeouts, 62, in the Mountain League. Climer’s role model is his dad because he has been there his whole career. He plans to play baseball at Cuesta College after high school.

“My goal with the team is going all the way: winning CIF, winning league or taking first in the season.”

Golf

Colby Calloway Goodwin

Senior Colby Goodwin began playing golf as a junior because family members enjoy the sport, as well as his friend Logan Burns. The competitive aspect keeps Goodwin participating in varsity golf with a final goal of qualifying for CIF. Goodwin has shot an 80 in a recent match.

“Hopefully we can make it to CIF as a team with five people as well as individually.”

tennis

Bryson Presenti

Junior Bryson Presenti began playing tennis six years ago with his dad at a private tennis court. Presenti currently takes lessons in Avila and Paso Robles and is now a third year varsity player. He hopes to compete far in CIF this season.

“I really enjoy tennis, I like to play with friends because most of them are on the team. It’s fun to get to know different people. You play a lot of people in the sport so you meet a lot of different people which is fun.”

Photos by Garrett, Salas, Rangel, Cano, DeLerosa, DiMatteo, Gomez, Treerise, Burke, Keller

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