March Madness picks
February 29, 2012
The team to put your money on this March is undoubtedly the Kansas Jayhawks. Coach Bill Self had his team flying under the radar throughout the season, but now that Missouri has suffered a third loss in the conference play at the hands of the Jayhawks, Kansas University seems to be the number one choice... Read more »
CHS spring sports previews
Compiled by the Courier Staff
February 29, 2012
Swimming Both the girls and boys varsity swim teams have been training intensely for the past six months and are prepared to dive into the upcoming spring season. The swimmers have spent hours practicing their strokes and perfecting their technique. This year, the combined talent of fast underclassmen... Read more »
CIF changes participation rules for transfer students
Pegah Natanzi - Staff Writer
February 29, 2012
The California Interscholastic Federation plans to make several major changes regarding student athlete transfer rules. In May of 2012, the State Federal Council will be considering CIF’s proposal. Initially, the CIF rule stated that if athletes transfer schools, they must take a year off before... Read more »
New Marmonte rule allows seniors to stay on JV
Julia Shapiro - Staff Writer
February 29, 2012
The Marmonte League Constitution states that if an athlete is a senior, he or she must play for the varsity team or be entirely removed from the program. However, this rule has been revised for the boys tennis team starting in the 2012 spring season. It allows seniors to move up to varsity, if... Read more »
CHS and Agoura High School host first Athletic Extravaganza
Pegah Natanzi - Staff Writer
February 1, 2012
As of Jan. 2012, Agoura High School and CHS altered the game schedule for the boys and girls basketball programs. The Athletic Extravaganza allows rivalry boys and girls varsity basketball teams to compete at the same venue. “We are hoping that [the extravaganza will] bring in a lot of fans, so... Read more »
CHS wrestler places in CIF Divisionals
Alexa Carlucci - Staff Writer
February 1, 2012
Senior John Dehhaghi is the first wrestler at CHS to place in the California Interscholastic Federation Divisional tournament. In the CIF Divisional tournament, Dahhaghi came in fifth place, making him eligible to compete in the CIF Masters tournament. From Masters, which will take place on Feb. 28,... Read more »
Student Super Bowl picks
Yajur Maker - Staff Writer
February 1, 2012
Senior Mark Weiner Q: Why do you expect the Giants to win? A: They are the all around better team. Their defense is a lot better and so is their running game, and the passing game is not far off from the Patriots. The Patriots only have a passing game. Q: Who are the Giants key players? A: The key players... Read more »
Soccer Stars
Pegah Natanzi - Staff Writer
December 15, 2011
Senior Jamie Fink is no stranger to hard work and dedication. She currently plays for the Real So Cal Girls Under 18 soccer club where she was recruited by the University of Southern California. In addition, she played on the Olympic Development Program team (State and Regional Team). “If a college... Read more »
Senior Devon Borjas makes CIF prelims
Yajur Maker - Staff Writer
December 15, 2011
In 2009, senior Devon Borjas came to CHS from Crespi Carmelite High School and was placed on varsity cross country as well as track and field. The following year his teammates elected him team captain. This year, Borjas’ athleticism, sportsmanship and leadership landed him a spot in the CIF preliminaries,... Read more »
Games to watch over winter break
Hunter Morris - Sports Editor
December 15, 2011
NFL: Patriots versus Broncos The Patriots have yet again secured the number one spot in the American Football Conference East. With a healthy Tom Brady and one of the best offenses in the league, the Patriots are a hard team to beat. The Broncos are also first place in their league, AFC West.... Read more »