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

Senior Colton Rettig, on top, wrestles junior Ryan Hurcombe in an early season practice.

Wrestling program poised for another successful year

Rhea Saini, Staff Writer December 20, 2016

Grab your sunglasses and head on over to an upcoming Cal High wrestling tournament. Why the sunglasses you may ask?  Well, as predicted by Cal wrestling Coach Chris Chamberlin, “[This season’s]...

Women’s soccer welcomes new coaches

Haya Haidari, Staff Writer December 20, 2016

After more than 20 years of dedication to the women’s soccer teams, coaches Fred Munson and his son, Lee Munson, are not returning for the 2016 season.  Former men’s JV coach and current history...

The 49ers continue to crumble on the field, while ownsership reaps the benefits of their shiny, new stadium in Santa Clara.

Dysfunctional 49ers have hit rock bottom

Ashley Mosbacher, Staff Writer December 15, 2016

The San Francisco 49ers are in the midst of one of the worst seasons in the franchise’s history. With a horrifying record of 1-12 so far this season, the team and organization as a whole continue...

Raiders gearing up for playoffs as they enter final weeks

Kimberlee Saxer, Staff Writer December 15, 2016

The 2016 NFL season has turned the tables on Bay Area football fans, with one side of the bay in the limelight for the first time in quite a few years. The Oakland Raiders clinched their first winning...

Kayla Neumann races down a mountain bike trail in Mammoth Lakes over the summer.

Neumann takes biking head on

Kallie Sedrel, Staff Writer November 7, 2016

Halfway down Follow Me, a mountain bike trail in Mammoth Lakes, California, junior Kayla Neumann hit a root with her front tire coming off a drop. She flipped over the handlebars, which jammed into her...

Junior Tommy Salisbury winds up to score against Bishop O’Dowd on Oct. 25. The boys earned the No. 15 seed in NCS.

Cal roars into NCS

Marley Fernandes, Brendan Ogburn, and Kimberlee Saxer November 7, 2016

The women’s water polo team worked hard this year, came together as teammates, and earned the No. 8 seed in the NCS playoffs. Cal (15-10 overall, 3-5 EBAL) beat No. 9 Clayton Valley Charter 9-4 in...

Grizzlies finally have a rival with DV joining EBAL

Ashley Mosbacher, Staff Writer November 7, 2016

With the first rain of the season came the first true rivalry football game between Cal High and Dougherty Valley. The Wildcats, which joined the EBAL this year when the league expanded to 11 schools,...

Expectations sky high for new look Warriors

Kallie Sedrel, Staff Writer November 7, 2016

After losing in devastating fashion in an intense seven-game NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers in June, the Golden State Warriors decided to make some extreme changes, including signing the top...

Former Grizzly soccer star David Bingham shines in goal

Haya Haidari, Staff Writer October 4, 2016

Former Grizzly David Bingham seems to be hitting his stride these days. The 2007 Cal High alumnus is the goalie for the San Jose Earthquakes and the US Men’s National team, and he made his first appearance...

The Grizzlies defense led by Omar Khattab (48) and Evan Potter (58) has swarmed the opposition so far, holding teams to an average of 15.2 points per game.

Grizzlies off to 4-1 start

Siena Sharpe, Staff Writer September 29, 2016

The crisp, inviting September air, spirit-filled rallies and Friday night lights have resurfaced yet again. You know what that means! Football season is back and better than ever for the Grizzlies,...

Load More Stories