OCTOBER 2014 VOL. 16 ISSUE 2
FOOTHILL HIGH SCHOOL
An American Dream
Homecoming 2014
Macy’s Parade weeks away | PAGE 4
King/Queen Q & A PAGE 7
Guys in gowns PAGE 11
Haymore takes first in XC | PAGE 15
800 College Drive Henderson, NV 89002 702-799-3500, extension 4060 EDITORS-IN-CHIEF: Jesse Lima and Rachel Leone SPORTS EDITOR: Jesse Lima WEB MASTER: Jack Wagner LAYOUT EDITOR: Billy Clouse PHOTOGRAPHERS: Zach Hayes, Dylan Wylie, Dre Vasquez GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Ian Berry
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his issue has many different things in it, including Homecoming’s “The American Dream,” the marching band’s preparation for the Macy’s Day parade, and a special edition in the sports section. In the sports section, you will see some funny pictures of what would usually be football players, but for one special night, they were definitely not dressed as football
players. Speaking of sports, this is the time of year where they are in league play fighting for playoff spots. Many of the sports stories will be covering key matches and important victories. In the non-sports section, you will find some crazy school spirit from Homecoming week. Homecoming week was a blast here on campus, all leading up to the bigger
STAFF WRITERS: Alexis Bobby, Kayla King, Jack Wagner, Ariana Victoria, Riley Bidwell, Kaden Jesperson, Marissa Panchal, Kaylee Stradling, Skylar Scott
ADVISER: Bill Tobler PRINCIPAL: Joe Caruso
The opinions expressed in the Hillside Hotwire are the author’s and do not represent the opinions of the administration, faculty, staff or students of Foothill High School. The staff reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed inappropriate. Letters to the editor may be edited for content, clarity and brevity.
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events, such as the football game, the assembly, and finally the dance. You will also find a Q&A with the Homecoming royalty on page 7. Without even attending the dance, you will be caught up on what went on with our center spread, with all the great photos and story provided. This will be an issue with lots of different variety, and it should be enjoyable to everybody who picks it up and reads it.
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Band prepares for trip to New York City By Billy Clouse • Layout Editor
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pinning her mace, Drum Major Bailie Rudd practices her routine for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which Foothill’s marching band will be attending in November. “Just talking about New York makes me excited and nervous at the same time,” said Rudd. “I get excited thinking about all of the history and culture we’ll get to experience, but I get nervous thinking about how we have one chance to accomplish things that are otherwise ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.’” On Thanksgiving morning, the band will be broadcast on national
television for 90 seconds. In the parade, they will be performing an original song and drill by Greg Bimm, Director of Bands at Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights, Illinois. The song, titled “Nutcracker a la Vegas,” Bailie Rudd
includes “Overture and Trepak” from The Nutcracker Suite and “Viva Las Vegas” by Elvis Presley. During the parade, a few students will play a solo section. “It’s really overwhelming,” said Bri Albertie. “We’re supposed to be the loudest people, which really freaks me out.” Ashley Gasparac, a member of the Color Guard, is excited to show the country all the work that has gone into the parade. “We’ve been giving it all we got,” said Gasparac. “We hope to represent our school and show everyone exactly what it means to be a student at Foothill.” In addition to performing in the parade, the band has a variety of activities scheduled during their stay in New York. Among them, a group of students will be performing at Carnegie Hall, performing “Fanfare and Hymn of Brotherhood” by Jay Bocook, the world premiere of “Psalm 92” by Anthony LaBounty, and “Pie Jesu” from Requiem by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Marie Osmond will perform this final song with the band. “Words cannot express my excitement for Car-
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“I will remember the New York trip for the rest of my life,” said Rudd. Bri Albertie said she will never forget this experience. “Every Thanksgiving, I’ll think back and I’ll always be thankful for Macy’s,” said Albertie. The band will depart for New York City on November 23.
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1. Bri Albertie is part of a solo at Macy’s. “I’m super excited to represent Foothill and the band in the parade,” said Albertie Photo by Bill Tobler
2. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for both the band and Color Guard,” said Selby Baker. “It’s going to be unforgettable.” Photo by Bill Tobler
3. “Since the beginning of June, we’ve been working hard to be the best we can,” said Ashley Gasparac. Photo by Bill Tobler
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Asking a date to the big dance
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By Wyatt Berndt • Cub Writer
enior Gabby Olivas walks into her second hour class to find a Winnie-the-Pooh bear and flowers on her desk. Smiling, she picks up a card from Poohbear’s short, yellow arms and reads, “Gabby, it would be beary sweet if you would be my honey for Homecoming! –Antonio Edmon.” This is an example of a promposal, which is when a student asks someone to a school-sponsored dance such as Homecoming, Sadie Hawkins or Prom. A promposal can be cute, creative, fun and have a sense of humor, according to senior Maddy Topham. “You can’t just straight-up ask someone,” Topham said. “Like, there’s no creativity there!”
Girls interviewed agreed that noFeature body should ask via text. “You NEVER do that!” said junior Jordyn Meade. “I would probably say no!” To prevent being rejected, guys should get creative. Popular ideas include using signs or banners, using a Starbucks or Sonic cup and writing “Prom?” or “Sadies” etc. on the cup, or decorating your date’s bedroom with balloons, ribbons and glitter. Topham said a promposal needs to be “at least three weeks before the dance.” This allows girls time to find dresses and to get them delivered and altered. Asking at the last minute makes things difficult, especially for the girls trying to find a good dress that is their size. This could cause the girls to become angry with their dates. “I was mad at him!” said one senior girl. “All the good dresses were gone because he asked me so late!” Do not ask too early either (5-6 weeks in advance). This allows too much time for the relationship to go downhill, which means you could wind up date-less. Or, according to Elizabeth Hernandez, “Someone could come along who you really like and want to go with a lot more than the original date.” So, do not ask the week of the dance or six weeks before the dance, do not ask via text, and be sure to use something clever and creative. Most, like Jasey Jeffries, love the signs or cards with clever puns. “I think they are all so cute!” she said.
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Why Falcons are willing to splurge for Homecoming
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By Brandon White • Cub Reporter
revor Humphrey waits in line holding a suave black suit. The cashier shouts out, “I can help whoever is next over here.” Ca-ching goes the cash register; the monitor reads $150.21. Humphrey hands the clerk his debit card, shaking his head in disapproval, and that’s only the tip of the iceberg. “I spent nearly $400 on Saturday, and my date, Brittany White, spent $140,” said Humphrey. “To break it down, I spent $145 on dinner for four at Cheesecake Factory, $150 on a new suit jacket, $50 on the tickets, and another $51 after the dance. We went to GameWorks and played a few games there, and then drove over to Cinedome 12 to watch the new horror movie, Annabelle.” The majority of people stayed at the dance the entire time, which shocked the Foothill faculty and staff. FST News anchor Marques Parker explains, “Everyone seemed to be having a really good time, especially my group of friends. Although the beverage could have been better, the awesome DJ made up for it by playing some great, popular music! We were all just jumping around, having the best of times, and the Conga line really spiced things up!” Some students took their dates somewhere earlier in the day and then accompanied them to the dance later that night. One of those students was Improv team member Jon Underwood. “I took my date, Morgan Hawkins, to lunch at the new Cafe Rio and spent exactly $19.21,” remembered Underwood, “and I don’t know why that number stuck in my head, but it did!”
Homecoming attendees will often stress about picking out an outfit for the dance. They wonder where to buy the nicest shirts and dresses and sometimes struggle finding the right size. Luckily for Underwood, that wasn’t the case. “Everything went smoothly,” he said. “I had a great time at the dance, and I already had my outfit planned out, except I needed to go out and buy a belt for another $14. With $83.21 spent, I can say it was definitely worth the money, and it’ll be a night to remember.” Girls have a more difficult time finding a dress that fits them, but according to Morgan Hawkins, she borrowed a dress from a friend and therefore had to spend virtually nothing on Homecoming. Brittany White, on the other hand, spent $70 on a dress and an additional $70 on shoes. She reasoned, “Finding the perfect outfit is vital! If I’m going to have pictures taken of me on a special occasion, I want to look good. It’s well worth money I spent!” Some couples went with a simple approach, and didn’t spend too much at all. Tyler Coon said, “We went to dinner before the dance, and the total cost for dinner and the tickets was about $80. I already had a suit to wear for the dance. It was a simple but fascinating and unique experience.” Taryn Wilcock, who was accompanied to the dance by Tyler Coon, says that she had already owned her dress for a while. The guys spent more prior to and following the dance, and girls focused on what they wore to the dance. Both groups splurged a bit on a special occasion like this, but everyone interviewed agreed that this year’s Homecoming was worth the time and money.
Q & A
An exclusive interview with the Homecoming King and Queen By Rachel Leone • Editor-in-chief
What makes you unique? Michael Killian: My personality and the things I do. I have done all three music ensembles--choir, band and orchestra at one point. I’m not a one-trick pony; I do multiple things. Bobbie Broyles: I’m an overly-caring person. I try hard to make sure everyone is okay. I put others before myself. I’m like a mother to my friends! What is the one piece of advice given to you that you will never forget? Michael: My nana told me to do whatever makes you happy--not for money--for respect or for certain friendships. Bobbie: Never let anyone run your life. Allow yourself to be who you want to be. You don’t want to look back and say you regret not doing what you wanted.
I realized I wanted to become a physical therapist to help people. Name one word that describes you best. Michael: Different Bobbie: Independent What was your favorite high school experience? Michael: Drumline in Dayton behind the curtain. Bobbie: The spirit days, especially the Barbie and Ken one!
with the hammer from a ring-the-bell fair game at Knott’s Berry Farm. Bobbie: In Yes, INC., I went to give a speech, and I ended saying I wanted to live in a barn instead of on a ranch because I was so nervous. What was your favorite year in high school and why? Michael: Freshman year. It was easy and I was able to do
Drumline with my very good friend, Jack Wagner. Bobbie: Junior year. I was finally used to high school. I got the hang of everything, and my grades were great.
through a lot, especially Mr. Satory, Mrs. Nicosia, and Ms. Muniz. They haven’t just helped me through school, they’ve helped me through life, and I couldn’t thank them enough.
What will you miss most about Foothill? Michael: My friends and teachers. Bobbie: My teachers because they’ve helped me
Where is the most unusual place to wear your crown? Michael: I already wore it on the Strip inside the Venetian, so I don’t really know a weirder place. Bobbie: To bed.
What was your most embarrassing high school experience? Michael: My embarrassing moments are too many to count, but one time I hit myself in the face
If you could’ve gone to Homecoming with any celebrity, who would it be and why? Michael: Colbie Caillat. She’s beautiful. Bobbie: Mark Wahlberg What does the title of Homecoming king/ queen mean to you? Michael: It means I am well-liked because I’m there for anyone who needs me. Bobbie: I’m finally a princess, and that’s all I’ve ever wanted!
Who is your biggest inspiration? Michael: Chris Daughtry. I want to become a musician, and he is my favorite. I want to be him, basically. Bobbie: My mom. She was always doing everything for everyone. She put all her needs behind her and focused on helping others. It’s because of her that
Homecoming Royalty, Michael Killian and Bobbie Broyles. Photo by Billy Clouse
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Homecoming activities raise spirit
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By Marissa Panchal • Staff Writer
he strong scent of sliders traveled from the NHS booth as Mr. Ray Ortiz repeated, “Get your sliders here,” while “Brown-Eyed Girl” played continuously at the cake walk station. Some students dressed as robots, tried to drum up business for their booth. Overall, the sound of laughter spread as Falcon fans, dressed in American colors, waited for the big Homecoming game to begin. On October 2, the Homecoming festivities began with the tailgate party, as different clubs hosted games and activities for students and families to participate. “I think the tailgate went very well,” said Ortiz. “NHS had a lot of volunteers show up, and the booth was huge. The smell of the barbequed sliders drew a crowd throughout the entire night, and I thought the coleslaw was a big hit. People were surprised, and the different flavorings brought a smile.” Blue, white and gold filled the stands later that night as the football team battled against the Sun Devils, trouncing them 67-27. “The boys did well,” said Coach Marty Redmond. “It is always fun to win games, and I think it was good for us to win. We have been in some competitive games, so for them to come out on top and win big like that on Homecoming was a good win.” During half-time, Homecoming court was introduced as they rode past the stands in convertibles, waving to the cheering crowd. “Being on Homecoming court was an amazing experience that I will remember forever,” said Kaden Jesperson, Homecoming Duke. “Being able to ride around the track with a great girl by my side was awesome!” On Saturday night, lights twinkled across the courtyard, lighting up the night sky, a humongous American flag with “I’m Proud to be A Falcon” emblazoned across it hung at one end. Glittery stars shone in the trees, adding to the American theme, and red, white and blue Mason jars filled with sunflowers and carnations were nestled in the middle of each table. “The dance was really good,” said senior Rachel Kole. “There were a lot of people dancing, and the atmosphere was really relaxing.” At 8:15, DJ Twist, AKA Mr. Tobler, announced that Michael Killian and Bobbie Broyles had won Homecoming King and Queen. “I was overly excited,” said Broyles. “I didn’t think I would win.”
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water bottles in a game at the assembly. Photo by Thomas Mace 4. Jeron Bodin twists and turns in toilet paper at the assembly. “I didn’t really know what to expect, but it turned out to be a fun time,” said Bodin. Photo by Billy Clouse 5. Michael Killian had two girls on his arms. “It felt pretty cool. I was excited that people cared enough to nominate me,” said Killian. Photo by Bill Tobler 6. Hayden Eighmy dances with his date Jordan Zoine. “My favorite part of the dance was seeing people I know,” said Eighmy. Photo by
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Feature 7. Jonathon Quinones said he “felt like lightning” and was “only focused on winning” during the assembly. Photo by Bill Tobler 8. Emmalynn Pace dances away during the show choir performance at the assembly. Billy Clouse
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An American Dream spirit week By Alexis Bobby • Staff Writer
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The Hill’s annual Homecoming spirit week was an All-American theme. The students showed their school spirit dressing up in red, white and blue. Student Council member Kyla Kwan said picking the Homecoming theme was a hard decision because they had a variety of ideas. “We spent a lot of time trying to figure out what would be different from past Homecoming spirit weeks and themes,” said Kwan. “We usually throw out different themes and vote the ones we like the most, and we all liked America; last year we did Disney, so we thought this year we could go a completely different route, and we decided showing our American spirit would be a cool and different idea.” At the end of spirit week, the Homecoming assembly showcased games, performances from the show choir, dance and cheerleading teams and the Homecoming court was announced. The assembly started with a slideshow showing great American things, and transitioned to the show choir singing the National Anthem. Games were also played, including a tug of war between varsity dance and cheerleading teams, with the dance team victorious, a scavenger hunt where students threw down red shoes and highlighters, and seniors were wrapped in toilet paper. The assembly closed out with a performance from the junior varsity and varsity dance and cheer teams. JV dancer Jenny Chavez said preparing for the performance was a combination of hard work and fun. “Whenever we would rehearse, it was lots of fun,” said Chavez. “We would practice for hours to the point we were sore, but in the end, it was totally fun, and I’m glad I was a part of it. Having all of the JV and varsity girls together was really exciting because we don’t usually get to do that.” The Homecoming week was a success with the spirit week, tailgate and assembly and, of course, the Homecoming dance.
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Football team earns Homecoming Game victory
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By Jesse Lima • Editor-in-Chief
he Battle for the Bell has been a tradition for the Silverado versus Foothill football games every year just to make the game a little bit more interesting. Last year, Foothill won the bell back from Silverado with a score of 48-43. This year, in what could be the last ’Bell’ game for quite some time, the varsity football team traveled to Silverado and put everything on the line to keep the bell at Foothill. The team beat Silverado 22-18 and kept the bell at The Hill. “Since Silverado is no longer in our division, which they haven’t been for a while now, this could be the last time we play them in the preseason for a while,” senior Tony Mehanna said. “They also are sick of losing to us and probably don’t want to play us anymore.” “Winning the bell and keeping it is a
big deal to the football players and the alumni,” quarterback Devon Mueller said. “It’s a tradition, and hopefully, we still get to play for it in the upcoming years.” Not only did the football team come away with ‘The Bell’ once again, but they also beat Silverado on their Homecoming night, a big game and night for Silverado all ruined by the Falcons. As for the weekend before ‘The Bell’ game, Foothill faced off against Eldorado in their very own Homecoming game beating Eldorado 66-27. “Winning the Homecoming game was huge for us because this was the biggest game of the year when you refer to the crowd,” Mueller said. “Everyone shows up for this game, and it doesn’t hurt that it helped us in the standings as well.”
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2. Devon Mueller jukes out an Eldorado defender and breaks down the field. Photo by Thomas Mace 3. Senior Nick Shinn bursts through the poster to lead the team out on the field. Photo by Bill Tobler 4. The bell stays at The Hill Photo by Alex Miller
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By Kaylee Stradling • Staff Writer
erforming the scene from for. “It took a while to shop because Napolean Dynamite, Ian everything was too small. I bought my Bodendorfer danced to tank top from JC Penny’s and my red “Canned Heat,” by Jamiroquai in his skirt from Ever in the mall,” said glasses and suspenders. Hagen. “All the cashiers looked On Sept. 26, the varsity football at me weird, but I was like ‘Yo, team performed and danced for hit me up and make me look their fans and made just over good.’” $2,500 to pay for equipment Aedan Bartolowits and Nick and end-of-the-year gifts during Shinn performed to Dirty the annual Line 6 Pageant. Dancing, together. “I had never J.D. Reynolds and Wade Ray seen the movie it came from, but got the crowd going with their I knew there was a sick leap in it, performance to Frozen’s s “Love and I just had to do it,” said Nick is an Open Door.” Shinn. “Athletic trainer, Brianna Front and center stage, senior McElroy taught us the dance,” Bobby Merritt started off the said Reynolds. “It took us a week first dance for his last pageant. to learn. I got the privilege to “It’s a shame I didn’t win. be Anna.” His performance They told me I couldn’t win was Jenny Chavez’s personal everything, but I secretly favorite. “It made me feel know I won,” said Merritt. like dancing, “I’m going to miss football Ian Bodendorfer a lot. It’s been a big part of and like I was my high school experience, watching the movie. It but I’m also excited to move on and play really pumped up the in college.” crowd,” said Chavez. The boys would tell you that they James Hagen prepared almost as much for the performed in his red pageant as they would for games. skirt and black tank “It takes a lot of work to get on stage, top, an outfit that and the outfits are a lot of work too,” he personally shopped Coach Redmond said. “Some of the boys
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seem to enjoy their outfits, probably more than they should. They seem to get way more nervous for the pageant than an actual game. I’d like to give a special thank you to Andrea Martin, our booster mom, for organizing everything, and to Mary Etta Weasa for donating some of the outfits. I’d like to thank the dance team for teaching the boys the routines and Mrs. Riddle for letting them practice in her house. Also a special thank you to the judges and MC’s.” Ian Bodendorfer was crowned winner. “It feels good to know that I’m the prettiest guy on the team,” said Bodendorfer.
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Lady Falcons tied for second place through first half of league play By Jesse Lima • Editor-in-Chief
“It feels good to be leading the team in stats because I know that I am contributing to the team,” Ballou added. “I am always happy to be benefiting the team, but leading the team also shows that my hard work and dedication is paying off.” Not only is Ballou stepping up and performing, but senior Marisa Milne has also played a key role. After last year’s
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starting keeper, Rachel Kole, suffered an injury in preseason, Milne filled in at keeper and recorded over five shutouts, which not only leads the team but also leads all keepers in the Sunrise Conference. With playoffs looming, the team has to keep fighting to try and secure at least a second seed in the division, right behind Coronado.
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Boy’s snap Eldorado’s 34-game unbeaten streak By Jesse Lima • Editor-in-Chief
After a triumphant win on October 13 against Basic High School, the boys soccer team won their twelfth game, breaking a previous school record of 11 wins in a season and still had a lot of games left to play. “We knew that this should be another record-setting year for the team,” Coach Andrew Risheg said. “ We just didn’t realize it would come so soon.” Up to this point none of the victories were more valuable than the 2-1 victory over defending state champions Eldorado High School. Not only did the Falcons win, but they also snapped Eldorado’s 34-game unbeaten streak. “Honestly, the victory over Eldorado could be one of the biggest victories in the history of this soccer team,” Coach Risheg said. “Snapping their 34-game unbeaten streak just shows how talented this group is, and doing it with only 10 guys on the field is
even more impressive.” In the first half of the Eldorado game, senior Mason Reid received a red card, which made him miss the remainder of the game and forced the team to play a man short. That put the Falcons in a bit of trouble, but they prevailed in the end with two second-half goals from seniors Aaryn Coroneos and Robert Cowan. “Scoring against Eldorado to tie it up and assisting the go-ahead goal was one of the best feelings I’ve ever had playing soccer,” Coroneos said. “The moment we went ahead, I knew we were going to win that game, and it was definitely the most meaningful win I’ve experienced so far in all four years I have played for Foothill.” “It was crazy to believe that we won,” senior Matt Pablico said. “All that matters is that we did it, and there is much more history to be made this season with this team.” October 2014 • 12 • Hillside Hotwire
Robert Cowan hunts down the ball against Canyon Springs. Photo by Dylan Wylie
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By Jesse Lima • Editor-in-Chief
In the only meet hosted by Foothill before Southeast league finals, the boys and girl’s cross country teams had a lot of top ten finishers in the race, including three of the top five girls crossing the finish line. On the girl’s side, sophomore Karina Haymore finished first in the race, sophomore Erica Williams finished second, and senior Morgan Dennett finished fifth in the race. It was basically a match between Coronado and Foothill because the top 17 runners came from both schools, even though there were six other schools competing as well. “It was bittersweet racing in my last Falcon Meet,” senior Morgan Dennett said. “I remember all the things I have
overcome to get up to where I am today, and now my matches at Foothill are done. I’m going to miss running on ‘The Dream Course’ so much.” As for the boy’s, they posted three runners in the top ten of the Falcon Meet. Junior Mitchell Anderson finished in fourth place, sophomore Mikael Gammett finished in seventh place, and junior Andrew Babikitis finished in ninth place. “Finishing ninth was not what I planned, but it wasn’t too bad either,” junior Andrew Babikitis said. “I wanted to show the other teams that we weren’t a team to be reckoned with. I came off of a bad race and definitely improved. With that race, I think it helped myself and the team in the contention for state.”
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3 1. Seniors Maria Tomczak and Summer Stallman race during the Falcon Meet. Photo by Thomas Mace
2. The leading runner for Foothill during the race, Mitchell Anderson, crosses the finish line, finishing fourth overall. Photo by Thomas Mace
3. Senior Austin Thummel passes a Coronado runner during the meet. Photo by Thomas Mace
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By Kaden Jesperson • Staff Writer
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Glaring down the ball as it zooms over the net, Abby Wilson prepares to return the ball back to her opponent. Photo by Dylan Wylie
nding the season 6-4, the girl’s tennis team went into regionals ranked third. “We did great this season,” said Coach Matt Iglitz. “We qualified for regionals, which was our goal, and now we just have to play team and individual regionals.” Going into regionals ranked third, they only had Green Valley and Coronado in front of them. “We have played a lot better this season,” said junior Breanna Derflinger. “We normally get fourth, but this season we did one spot better.” The team had lots of new
faces this year, but according to players, it didn’t affect the team. “Our coach mixed the new and the returning players together, so new players were able to play with returning and have an example of how to play the game,” said sophomore Abby Wilson. First year player, junior Kylie Maldonado said, “It’s my first year on the team, and it was super fun, and I was just glad I was able to play.” “Its been a fun season!” said Iglitz. Having only lost to Green Valley and Coronado, players are saying that they are gunning for them going into regionals.
By Riley Bidwell • Staff Writer
Lukas Werle walks onto the tennis court, sweat on his brow, ready to prepare for the final match of the season. At the beginning of the season, the boy’s tennis team was 0-3. Later in the season, the boys stepped up their game and finished the season second in their division. Boys' tennis coach Mark Richards said, "I think what makes this season different from others is our improvement. We won five of our last seven matches." Coach Richards said that one of the most interesting matches was against Liberty High School in the semifinals
for regional championships. The boys lost 8-10, but Richards said, “The game could have gone either way. Based on the way they structured their team and the way we structured our team, it was pretty close.” Nine boys competed in regional championships the week of October 13. If the boys win in regional championships, they will go to state the following week. “My favorite part of the season was just hanging out with my teammates at the matches and at practice. I am looking forward to next season!”
Lukas Werle awaits the ball for a forehand return. Photo by Paola Epler
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By Jesse Lima • Editor-in-Chief
Jourden Brown practices with her teammates at the Black Mountain Country Club driving range. Photo by Dre Vasquez
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With a third place finish, the Falcon’s golf team played well against golf powerhouses Green Valley and Coronado, and they are also doing all of this under a new coach, Richard Salemme. The team finished second last year behind Coronado but did not have Green Valley in their division, so to say that the team went down this year is a hard judgment considering last year’s divi-
sion was not as talented as this year’s. The team still has three returning varsity golfers from last year, including senior Jourden Brown, who has finished in the top ten in a couple of matches. As for the rest of the season, the team will still have a tough draw in regionals and will look for a good finish but also to still “have fun” according to Coach Salemme.
By Kayla King • Staff Writer
he varsity volleyball team is in the midst of their season and so far has been taking down all of their competitors. Since defeating Centennial and Liberty, the girls have beaten Las Vegas, Basic and Green Valley. Since Foothill opened in 1999, the team has never defeated the Gators. On October 1, that all changed. The girls sent the Gators home scoreless. “The main reason that we finally defeated the Gators was because we stayed focused for the whole game and also remained disciplined,” said sophomore Aysia Maybre. She added that, even though they were beyond excited about defeating the Gators for the first time, they didn’t want to show it too much after the game because they still wanted to respect the Gators.
“It felt nice knowing that we were prepared to defeat a team that we have never defeated before,” said Coach Ortiz. “It’s another step forward toward achieving the goals we set out to accomplish this season.” Many of the players said that the main reason that the team is excelling this season is because all of the girls get along and because they work extremely well together on the court. “I can trust these girls with anything,” said sophomore Kiley McCall. “I have met people that I will be friends with for life.” With half the season over, the girls can’t get too comfortable because there are still many games to come. “I’m proud to lead such a dynamic team,” said Coach Ortiz. October 2014 • 16 • Hillside Hotwire
Tessa Michalosky goes for a spike. Photo by Bill Tobler