The Official Student-Run Newspaper of California High School

The Californian

The Official Student-Run Newspaper of California High School

The Californian

The Official Student-Run Newspaper of California High School

The Californian

Sports

Junior Ben Johnson makes a pitch for the Grizzlies.

Drastic MLB rule changes coming this season

Marcus Chalasani, Assistant Sports Editor March 15, 2023

The Major League Baseball scene has had a notorious problem with game lengths. The root cause stems from professional baseball being played for nine innings or more. Due to the nature of the game, there...

Cal High graduate Ryan Wright celebrates after a succesful punt during his first season with the Minnesota Vikings.

Cal grad kick starts promising NFL career

Carson Pfotenhauer, Sports Editor March 15, 2023

Cal High athletes go on to play sports at the next level every year, but few make it big. Ryan Wright is an exception. The 2018 Cal High graduate recently completed his first season as a NFL player,...

Sophomore Gracie Barco serves the ball during a varsity women’s tennis match last season.

Is being a student-athlete worth it? – YES

Ryan Wang, Staff Writer March 15, 2023

Being a student-athlete can have its benefits and drawbacks But I believe the benefits of being a student-athlete outweigh any negatives that comes with playing a school sport. As a member of Cal’s...

Sophomore Gracie Barco serves the ball during a varsity women’s tennis match last season.

Is being a student-athlete worth it? – NO

Hallie Chong and Anika Choudhary March 15, 2023

High school sports can be some of the most physically and mentally demanding activities. As many students know, participating in school sports allow them to exercise while helping build students’ leadership...

Junior Mia Larson (right) tries to escape her opponent’s grasp duirng Cal High’s senior night.

Cal sees more female wrestlers

Carson Pfotenhauer, Sports Editor February 9, 2023

This generation, men and women coexist in sports at all levels, but especially in high school. This is happening at Cal High and around the EBAL. Last year, there were four girls on Cal’s wrestling...

Grace Dalmada (1604) and Jenna Lightner (1634) lead the pack in this race last year for Cals track team. The team will make cuts for the first time this season.

Cuts coming for this track season

Marcus Chalasani, Assistant Sports Editor February 9, 2023

Cal High’s track and field team has long been seen as one of the most accessible sports to athletes because none were ever cut from the program. But that will change with cuts being introduced this...

Cal High is joining other Bay Area schools such as San Leandro High School, pictured above, by adding a badminton team.

Cal welcomes new badminton team

Ryan Wang, Staff Writer February 9, 2023

This spring, the birdies will fly at Cal High. Cal is fielding a badminton team for the first time in school history. With Cal’s new badminton team, opportunities have opened up and people have the...

What to expect for Super Bowl LVII

KK DeMello, Staff Writer February 9, 2023

Super Bowl LVII will feature the Philadelphia Eagles with center Jason Kelce and quarterback Jalen Hurts against the Kansas City Chiefs’ dynamic duo of quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis...

The championship game feature the undisputed four best teams in the NFL with spots in the Super Bowl on the line.

Could we get a third 49ers-Bengals Super Bowl?

Carson Pfotenhauer, Sports Editor January 29, 2023

Where we currently stand in the championship round, it is a consensus that the teams left are the four best, and I have to agree. These teams deserve to be here. The star power left at all positions is...

49ers kick off Super Wild Card Weekend

49ers kick off Super Wild Card Weekend

Carson Pfotenhauer, Sports Editor January 13, 2023

The 2022-2023 NFL season was filled with drama. With the recent tragedy that occurred with Bills safety Damar Hamlin, players around the league are playing for more than football. With the complications...

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