Written by CATS Students for CATS Students
By Axel G. What did the soccer team think about this year’s season and senior night? Josue C., a JV soccer player and senior at Green Design, said, “My senior night was good.” He shared that “I felt supported by my peers and how they made a nice poster for me. I did see a lot of people watching us play and it felt good.” Even though the team lost, he felt as if there was nothing they could have done differently. Josue F., a varsity soccer player and senior at Green Design shared that he
By Jade S. Student-athletes face many challenges, from missing out on important classes to the accumulation of stress. Can CATS offer them a better support system? During a student’s four years of high school, numerous students participate in extracurriculars such as sports, clubs, and after-school programs to make themselves stand out to universities or colleges. Student-athletes often have to leave class early to participate in their games, resulting in missing their classes. In addition, according to students, some teachers make it extra difficult by ignoring their struggles. Jazmine G., an 11th grader, said, “This year’s academics
By Arely V. and Angel T. The boys’ JV Basketball team has made history at Diego Rivera with an undefeated season. Mr. Escobedo, the team’s coach, proudly stated, “I’m Diego Rivera History.” The team faced 0 losses, 16-0. No team in Diego Rivera history has ever been undefeated. Mr. Escobedo said he was proud of coaching the team through the season. It was his first year coaching basketball, but getting to know his players wasn’t as hard as it may be for other coaches. “A lot of the players I already knew from last year when
LA Marathon finish line: Avenue of the Stars Photos by Angel T.
With the Los Angeles Marathon right around the corner, students and teachers who are part of Students, Run, Los Angeles (SRLA) are getting ready for their longest and most challenging run yet.
Huskies played their senior night game, and last home game, against Los Angeles High School on October 21. J
By Erick B. “If I never got into running, I could definitely see my life being different than what it is now because a lot of the friends I’ve made, I wouldn’t know them.” ALAN C., CATS JUNIOR 11th grader Alan C. completed the Los Angeles Marathon on March 20, finishing it in 6 hours and 16 minutes. “It was exciting and definitely nerve racking,” Alan said. “I think the most challenging part would be the hills.” He said the weather was nice and that lots of people were cheering, but he wishes he had performed
Photos by Helbert L. and Mr. Brian Dinh
By Alexis A., Kevin H. and Jesus C. With school back in session, sports at Diego Rivera Learning Complex have started back up as well. But soccer and basketball players say they have experienced some difficulties returning. Soccer player Arturo G. said it wasn’t easy to keep up with COVID and classes. “It’s very hard to keep up. Sometimes I won’t see my classes for two days.” He said this isn’t exactly great, but as long as he can do the make-up work it should be fine. Players have also had to deal with playing back-to-back
Meet a soccer player, our baseball coach and a softball player.