Cross Country season review
Josh Ambre, Copy Editor
November 23, 2011
As the fall sport season came to a close, the cross country team had to endure its final test of the season, the annual Cross Country State Meet. Hosted this year at the Cave Creek Golf Course, the race was comprised of a variety of different schools, including Corona. In the end, the Corona boys team... Read more »
Golf season review
Liz Cheney, Staff Writer
November 9, 2011
Corona’s golf teams finished up their seasons at the end of October. “I feel that the season went OK,” sophomore Halie Carpenter said. The girls’ team had a fairly successful season with a record of 12-5. The girls played well during the season, but the team as a whole didn’t make state. However,... Read more »
Students coach for youth teams
Liz Cheney, Staff writer
October 27, 2011
Many Corona students have a job, but it’s a rare occasion to find students who coach a team outside of school. However, seniors Gabe Encinas and Michelle McKay are two students who do just that. “The program is run under the City of Tempe and I coach for Fees Preparatory Middle School,” said Encinas,... Read more »
Barnes receives Discus Award
Josh Ambre, Copy Editor
October 27, 2011
Talent is a gift that is difficult to come by. Though it comes in a variety of forms, a multitude of degrees and to a wealth of different people, even rarer still is the possession of a talent that is not only unique but profitable as well. But for Corona del Sol senior Brandi Barnes, her talent in cheerleading... Read more »
Avery Moss
Audrey Wheeless, Sports Editor
October 27, 2011
Talented athletes around this time of year are starting to make big decisions about where they will play college ball. Most, however, are not choosing which sport they’ll be playing. Senior basketball and football player Avery Moss is being recruited for both of his sports. Moss has played basketball... Read more »
Freshman girl tackles challenge football field
Audrey Wheeless, Sports Editor
October 27, 2011
High school is often the first time for students to play sports competitively, especially for freshman. This is no different for freshman Haley Langille. Langille is the only girl on the freshman football team. She plays wide receiver and kicker and it is her first year playing competitive football. “I... Read more »
Weekly football recap
Omar Soussi, Online Sports Editor
October 17, 2011
With three wins for the Corona football program this week, that put varsity at 4 – 4, freshman at 3 – 4 and JV is 5 – 2. Both freshmen and JV played on Thursday and the freshman won 31 to 8. Freshmen Colin Freeland scores three touchdowns giving his team the win and adding his total touchdown... Read more »
Football themes review
Omar Soussi, Online Sports Editor
October 17, 2011
With football attracting so many students, the Corona del Sol Student Council decided to theme the home varsity football games to create more school pride. “I think they’re encouraging school spirit,” Student Body President Robbie Choueiri said. Student Council member senior Audrey Wheeless gave... Read more »
Peat catches national spotlight
Audrey Wheeless, Sports Editor
September 30, 2011
Talent is defined by natural aptitude and skill. At 6-foot-7 and 300 pounds, senior left tackle Andrus Peat is talented, to say the least. With more than 30 full-ride offers from schools nationwide and one of the top recruits in the country, Peat is in high demand in the football world. “I’m No.... Read more »
Robinson prepares for fourth varsity, first ASU season
Audrey Wheeless, Sports Editor
September 29, 2011
As the year progresses, more and more athletes are feeling the pressure of receiving offers and committing to schools. For senior point guard and shooting guard, Calaen Robinson, that pressure is over. Not only has Robinson played on varsity for all four years, but also he has been playing basketball... Read more »
