As the hype of the fall football season dies down, school spirit begins to revolve around what winter at CHS is all about: basketball. Boys varsity basketball stole the show last season by becoming California Interscholastic Federation champions for the first time in CHS history and girls varsity basketball has shown great focus and determination to win this year.
“I have an opportunity to change the perception of our program,” said girls basketball head coach Jamie Rauchwarger. “What the girls lack in height, we will make up for in speed, endurance and accuracy. We are going to take ourselves very seriously in order to be taken seriously by others.”
By ending last season with such a prestigious title, boys varsity basketball learned that victory comes with benefits as well as disadvantages. While this important win boosted the team’s morale and pride, the boys now have a reputation to uphold. On Nov. 26, the 2012-2013 season began with a win against Hoover High School.
“We take pride in last year’s accomplishments and feel confident that we know how to win, but this is an entirely new year,” said boys basketball head coach Jon Palarz. “We have to understand that all of our opponents are now even more motivated to play us.”
Every year, the teams both lose and gain players, and although these changes are sometimes difficult to adjust to, every player is dedicated to working hard. As ambition grows with every win, both teams are sure to have strong seasons.
Photos courtesy of Lauren Sloan – Photo Editor and Rauchwarger
