By Courtney Stump

On Wednesday May 8, Cathedral City High School’s softball team hosted their annual Dinner at the Diamond event on the varsity softball field. The softball program hosts this dinner every year to help fundraise to cover the costs of the program. The dinner is a great way for families and players to bond and have fun.

This year’s dinner featured baked ziti, salad, and cupcakes. Not only was dinner provided, but there was also a raffle with a wide variety of prizes. Winners received Subway gift cards, Starbucks gift cards, complementary MAC makeup makeovers, T- shirts, and softball gear.

By Austin Veal

It has been 27 years since Louisville won their last NCAA championship. The top-ranked Cardinals triumphed 82–76 over Michigan to win the championship in New Orleans on Monday night after a tournament filled with upsets, and a particularly heartbreaking injury for Kevin Ware. The Cardinals wore his No. 5 during warm-up, with “Ri5e to the Occasion” written on the front. Ware watched the game on the sidelines. Luke Hancock, named the Most Outstanding Player after scoring 22 points, led Louisville to victory. Other high scorers from the Cardinals were Peyton Siva, who scored 18, and Chane Behanan, who chipped in 15.

By Moises Murillo

On Friday, February 8th, 2013, the Lions will have two big home games. Soccer and basketball will both face off against Palm Springs High School.

Boys basketball will need to beat Palm Springs to earn 2nd place in DVL, and for the chance of a possible home game in the first round of California Interscholastic Federation (CIF). If they lose, they will earn 3rd place, but are still guaranteed a spot in CIF. Last time around, Palm Springs defeated the Lions 80-65 in an away game. This time around, the Lions will have a huge home crowd to support them. Students wearing black will get in for $2, as well as students who are wearing the new “CC Mob” shirts.

Boys soccer will also need a win against Palm Springs to clinch the 4th position for CIF, but to guarantee it, Coachella Valley High School will need to lose against Indio High School.

Both teams will need crowd support Friday night. Lions supporters can watch both games because the basketball game will start at 6:30pm, leaving room beforehand to attend the soccer game. Be sure to wear black and blue to support the Lions.

By Lorenzo Peña and Chris Gutierrez

Today, January 11th, 2013 the Cathedral City Lions soccer teams, both junior varsity and varsity (boys and girls), will play their 3rd match of the 2012-2013 DVL season. They will be facing La Quinta. The “Leones” will play at the stadium while the Lady Lions will face the Blackhawks at the La Quinta stadium. The boys varsity has a record of 1-0-1, they beat Palm Desert 2-0 and tied Xavier 1-1. The boys junior varsity’ has a record of 1-1-0, they lost to Palm Desert 1-0 and beat Xavier 6-0. The girls varsity also has a record of 1-0-1, they tied Palm Desert 2-2 and beat Xavier 5-0. The girls junior varsity has a record of 2-0-0, they beat Palm Desert 2-1 and also beat Xavier in a shut out.

Today will be a difficult task for all 4 teams, because La Quinta’s record in DVL is similar to that of the Lions. “It’s going to be a very tough match, but we are going to give it all we got,” said boys varsity player Antonio Garcia. “We are really excited and looking forward for next week’s matches but we have to keep our focus on today’s game for now,” said fellow varsity teammate Lorenzo Pena. “We are ready to give it our all,” said girls varsity player Clarissa Cisneros.
Next week is also going to be very important to the Lions because they will be facing their rivals and hit the midpoint of DVL. On Monday the 14th, the boys will face  Indio away, while the girls will play home. On Wednesday the 16th, the boys will face Coachella here in the stadium, while the girls will travel to Arab territory. And on Friday the 18th, the Lions will face their rivals, Palm Springs. The girls will play here in the “jungle” while the boys will play at Palm Springs.

By Lorenzo Peña, Gerardo Islas, and Isaac Perezchica

Cathedral City High School’s boys and girls varsity soccer teams have finally wrapped up their 2012-2013 pre-season. What comes next? Desert Valley League (DVL) began Wednesday, December 18th for the Lions. This is the annual league played by the majority of the high schools in the Coachella Valley. Last season, Indio won for the boys and Palm Springs won for girls. This season, the Lions will be looking to improve and possibly qualify for CIF, while the Lady Lions will attempt to qualify for CIF for the second season in a row.

The boys team is under the coaching of Rafael Ruiz, the new head coach. The Lady Lions have also been assigned a new head coach, Monica Bradley, last year’s junior varsity coach. The Lions faced Palm Desert in the Aztecs’ stadium. The Lady Lions faced Palm Desert as well, here in the “jungle.” The game ended 2-0 in favor of the Lions, with goals by senior Alexander Lopez and an own-goal by one of the Aztecs defenders. The Lady Lions’ game ended 2-2 in overtime, with goals from Cynthia Chavez and a late goal in overtime by Clarissa Cisneros. Tomorrow, December 21st, the Lions have their second DVL match against Xavier Prep. The Lions will face the Saints away while the Lady Lions will play at home.

By Natalie Navarro

Friday’s match was an overall success for the Lions. They will continue to keep working hard for their next duel meet against Desert Mirage on Tuesday, so make sure to come out and show your support for our CCHS wrestlers!

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By Moises Murillo

Yesterday, the Lions were able to win both their home and away games.
Girls soccer won their home game against San Gregorio High School. Girls water polo also won their home game against Perris High School.

Boys basketball is still undefeated with their fifth straight win. The Lions were able to get the win against the Shadow Hills Knights.

Girls soccer. W vs. San Gregorio HS. 3-0.
Girls water polo. W vs. Perris HS. 16-3.
Boys basketball. W vs. Shadow Hills HS. 78-70.

Tonight, the Lions wrestling team will face up against Shadow Hills at an away game.

By Moises Murillo

Yesterday, December 11th, was an excellent day for Lions sports. Lions got wins all across the board. Girls water polo and soccer both won their home games. Boys basketball had a huge crowd for their home game against Desert Mirage. Everyone from family and friends to Tim Bradley was there to support the boys basketball team.

Girls Water Polo: W vs. Canyon Springs. 18-6
Girls Soccer: W vs. Shadow Hills. 3-1
Boys Basketball: W vs. Desert Mirage. 111-24

Tonight is Fall Sports Award Night at the gym at 7pm. Awards Night opens in the gym and teams will then spread to individual classes for individual awards.