The Poly Optimist John H. Francis Polytechnic High School Vol. iv 12431 Roscoe blvd. sun valley, california, 91352 April 2007 Renowned Laser Weapon First William Hung, Specialist Visits Poly “Work hard now, or work hard later.” Dr. Jef- now Chels Foster frey Hunt encourages students to aim high. Final Curtain By Camille Ocampo into, it will always be a lot Staff Writer of hard work and studying. Call for Poly Idol His motto is, “You work hard Contestants. aser Weapon Spe- now, or you work hard later.” cialist, Dr. Jeffrey MIT is not only for those By Eric Bejarano & Vilma Diego LHunt, of Boeing majoring in mathematics and Staff Writers Corp., spoke with Mr. Go- engineering. It is for every- mez’s AP Chemistry students one. Other majors they offer The winner of this year’s to motivate them to apply to include careers in architec- Poly Idol was Chels Foster top ranked colleges, such as ture and biological sciences. who sang “Bring Me Life” by Massachusetts Institute of MIT does not have a medical Evanescence. Technology (MIT), of which program, but they do partner The judges Ms. Gabriel, he is an alumni. up with Harvard University Ms. Helbron, Ms. Showal- Photo By Tatiana Tejadwa Hunt said, “My job, as far ter and Mr. Stuckey rated the to give those majoring in the SINGING TO SUCCESS: Chels Foster surprised the crowd as I’m concerned, is to help contestants based on the song medical field the opportunity when she sang her heart out to many students at Poly Idol. to attend MIT. choice and how well the con- “MIT could also be a choice testants sang the piece. on March the 16th sang their was Mr. Anthony Hopkins, B for graduate school because it Ms. Gabriel compliment- hearts out one last time. Fos- track History Teacher, whose is not impossible to transfer ed Foster by saying, “Your ter received 32% of the votes. rendition of “Over the Rain- over,” Hunt said. MIT also voice came out right over the The runner-ups were Roxana bow” brought the audience to has more sports programs than band.” Reyes, Maria Arroyo in third, their feet. any other college in the US. Choir teacher Kevin Pat- Lisa Ortega in fourth, and Foster received an I-pod Hunt said, “There is no terson, Drummer Luis Perez, Carolina Esparza finishing in and had a chance to sing to reason why everyone should Base guitar player John Vi- fifth place. the whole student body during not try to get into MIT, and if randa, and Lead Guitar player Master of Ceremonies, Ja- Poly’s annual Arts Showcase. you don’t get in, then so what, Raul Esquivel, accompanied son Lopez provided relief Ms. Showalter said to Foster, you learn something valuable the singers. Senior Jason Lo- for nervous contestants while “You should definitely try out along the process anyway.” pez hosted the show. providing a professional and for American Idol,” to which Students like Ryan Barnoya The five contestants that entertaining performance Foster replied “I’m only 15.” and Smbat Defterderian, both passed through the semi-finals himself. The surprise singer juniors getting ready to apply Photo By Camille Ocampo for college, were inspired by APPRECIATION IN THE his words, and are now con- P.E. With Children: A Unique Experience SHAPE OF A STAR: Dr. sidering applying to MIT as Jeffrey Hunt with his plaque one of their options. Hector Colon’s surprise, future P.E. teachers in the making. Mrs. Couchois, the Magnet of appreciation. learn how to teach a physical students as teachers , “ A rou- Coordinator, presented Hunt By Mildred Fuentes & Jennifer Rivera education class to elementary tine day for the class is one with a plaque expressing the Staff Writers students get in.” students at Stonehurst and hour of writing lessons plans, gratitude that Poly students Dr. Hunt has inspired many Saticoy Elementary school. another hour playing outdoors, and staff have for the motiva- Hector Colon’s “P.E. with Poly students to meet the high The class is six weeks long, another hour teaching and the tion and time he gives each Children” unfolded in the Fall admission standards at MIT five days a week, four hours last hour is spent writing in a year to students about colleges of 1999 and by all accounts and other top colleges in the a day. journal, reflecting on the stu- and in particular, MIT. has been a great success. country. Hunt stressed the im- “I enjoy seeing the elemen- dents teaching experiences.” “During the past 6 admis- Colon a horticulture teach- portance of students to work tary students get a quality P.E. Some of the lessons planned sion cycles, John H. Francis er, first proposed this program hard the whole semester and program. They are always so for the students include dance Polytechnic has had 7 stu- as an internship for his Multi- do extra activities during the eager to see the Poly students and rhythm, integrated games, dents admitted to MIT. There lingual Teacher Career Acad- breaks, such as extra college come to their school and sad gymnastics, lead up games are not more than a handful of emy students. classes or even an internship. to see them leave,” says Colon and sports. high schools in the San Fer- The class was offered dur- “Always keep yourself busy, about his class. The Poly students say they nando Valley region, public ing B-Track’s vacation in the do things to challenge your- Colon explains a day at the gain experience working with or private, which have consis- fall and spring. Poly students self and make yourself look elementary school for Poly children. tently had this many students interesting to the institute be- “When I have my own kids, admitted to The Institute. In cause it is a competition to get you can have flashbacks and fact, since the vast majority into college,” said Hunt. know what it was like,” says of regional high schools do As for being admitted to Coco Chanel, a junior current- not have any MIT applicants, MIT, Hunt said, “They really ly taking the class. it is particularly impressive look hard at the socially, eco- Many of Mr. Colon’s stu- that Poly, whose students with nomically disadvantaged high dents prefer taking the “P.E. socio-economic backgrounds schools and student popula- with Children” class, rather well below the state means, tion coming out of them. They than a normal P.E. class at continues to send its graduates are looking for students who Poly. to one of the most selective prove to the institute that they “This class is fun and we Universities in the country,” are serious about wanting to teach the younger students. said Hunt. do well when they get there. They are cool to spend time As a final message, Dr. There is no reason why any- with,” says David Solano, a Hunt said, “If you are moti- one can’t get in.” 9th grader. Dr. Hunt explains that no vated, that is all you need to Photo By Jose Peralta The students aren’t the only matter what college you get succeed.” SIX PACK ABS: Poly parrots burn calories at Colon’s pace. [See Colon Page 3]  Editorials The Poly Optimist Running for the Money One Through Nine: Sudoku Time! By Joseph Garcia contains each of the numbers 10th Grade Center’s Jog-a-thon Helps Out a Women’s Shelter. Staff Writer 1-9 exactly once. The Math Just as crossword puzzles Department Chair, Sergio Lo- became popular in the 1920s pez, said, “I have used them in By Vilma Diego Staff Writer and the Rubik’s Cube achieved the past as warm-ups, after my its step on the ladder in the students finish their tests- as 1980s, Sudoku is becoming an extra credit assignment.” Jog-a-thon runners raise a wildly popular game loved Representing the best in the money for charity. B Tracker’s by many who play it. Popu- intercontinental cross-culture, Yuritza Mendoza, Adriana An- lar with “math-smart” people, Sudoku has become popular drade, and 10th Grade Coun- Sudoku is a number puzzle from Japan to America to Eu- cil, organized a Jog-a-thon in which consists of a 9x9-square rope. The name “Sudoku” is February to help raise money grid subdivided into nine 3x3 the Japanese abbreviation of for Haven Hills, a battered boxes, some of which already a longer phrase, “sūji wa do- women’s shelter, in Canoga contain numbers to get the kushin ni kagiru,” meaning puzzle-solver started. The ob- “the digits must occur only Park. “It nearly killed me,” Photo By Eric Bejarano said Ari Bennett, 10th Grade ject of the game is to fill in the once.” It is a trademark of the Coordinator, after running 10 MONEY TALKS: Runners’ hard work brings a helpful remaining squares so that ev- puzzle publisher Nikoli Co. laps around the Poly track. $1,471.33 check to Sarah J. Berdine of the Haven Hills Center. ery row, column and 3x3 box Ltd. in Japan. Bennett and Chante Calzada, Angel Aguilar, Ivan Mendez, shelter consists of a 30-day 10th Grade History teacher, and Jonathan Mendoza ran 15 program, which gives women 4 8 2 helped the girls organize the laps each. Emanuel Estrada, time to learn working skills to jog-a-thon. The total amount a B track sophomore, ran 16 be self-supporting, and an 18- collected was $1,032.53. The 5 8 6 laps. Elidia Vasquez, Title 1 month program, for those who 2 runners who raised the most coordinator, ran 7 laps raising need more time. The shelter is money will each receive a $20 4 $147. Bennett ran 10 laps rais- a non – profit corporation that 5 gift card from Staples. ing $550. Chante Calzada, So- has been maintained because The Jog-a-thon was open 9 cial Studies teacher made sure of donations like Poly’s. to all students including the everyone got lunch and water. The shelter has developed a Cross Country and Track & Poly Leadership provided mu- teen program designed specif- 7 1 3 4 Field teams. Students ran for sic. ically to help teens who have various amounts of money Bennett, Calzada, Andrade, experienced domestic vio- 8 2 9 5 7 depending on their sponsors’ and Mendoza delivered the lence, have witnessed it them- commitments. Track & Field’s check to Haven Hills’ execu- selves or know someone ex- 6 8 2 tive director, Sara J. Berdine, periencing it. “We want to see The Poly Optimist on March 29th. Founded in domestic violence go away,” 8 5 1 1977, Haven Hills has been said Berdine. Berdine wants 7 3 Editor-In-Chief around for 30 years. The shel- people to know that “domestic Jose Peralta ter helps battered women who violence is not a private situa- 7 4 Assistant Editor are victims of domestic vio- tion, police are often involved, Jennifer Rivera lence. The shelter’s address Special Editor and so are we.” Mother Nature is Just Warming Fernando Marquez and the identities of its resi- “Events like this one help Sports Editor dents remain completely con- students be leaders and teach- Up: The Worst is Yet to Come fidential in order to keep their es them to give back to their Daniel Jimenez By Mildred Fuentes & Jennifer Page Editors staff and residents safe. The community,” said Bennett. heat waves are expected to kill Griselda Lopez Rivera 300,000 people in the course Camille Ocampo Seniors Search for Right College Staff Writers of 25 years. These people will Photo Editor die because these same heat Erick Robles The human race is kill- waves will cause a drought By Eric Bejarano & Vilma Diego said, “I’m still deciding on Cartoonist Staff Writers ing Mother Nature. We have leaving many without water. what to do.” Sicairos was ac- Raymond Carillo abused our stay here on earth. Drought has already begun in cepted to Darthmouth. Kristal Optimist Advisor Choosing a college can be Factories around the world are the United States. Ethel Matlen Pacheco, also a senior, was ac- a difficult process for a senior. destroying the earth’s atmo- Cases of malaria have risen Writers: cepted to UC Davis, UC Santa Certain factors may keep them sphere. Fossil fuels continue in countries like Columbia as Eric Bejarano, Vilma Barbara, UC Riverside, and away from the college of their to deplete our ozone layer. a cause of rising temperatures. Diego, Mildred Fuentes, UC Merced, but an opportuni- dreams. People have ignored the signs About 279 species of animals Joseph Garcia, Evelyn ty for a full 4-year scholarship Factors include family is- of global warming and now are migrating towards the Lemus, Marlene Men- is what is driving her towards doza, Stephanie Sepul- sues. There are those parents they are starting to worry. The “poles” because of the heat. UC Merced. veda, Tatiana Tejada who just don’t want to let their effects can’t be ignored any Unfortunately some species Sicairos said, “Money is kids go on to college, because longer. aren’t able to migrate and Letters never the issue. There are Letters to the Editor are ac- they are afraid of losing their Former Vice President Al can’t adapt to the changes and many ways to get money.” cepted and encouraged for topics children. Crystal Sicairos’ Gore’s documentary “The because of this will become relevant to our readers. Submit- There are loans, scholarships main issue when choosing a Inconvenient Truth” shows extinct. The same thing will ted letters must be typed or neatly as well as part time jobs. printed in ink and must have the college was her family. She how we are affecting our at- happen to the human race. signature of the writer. Editors re- mosphere. This documentary We are not going to be able serve the right to determine which issue the letter will published in, explains how our weather gets to adapt to the changes of the and the right to edit the letter for colder in the winter and hot- world and we will slowly but grammar, length, and structure. ter in the summer. We have surely become extinct. Corrections published in the following issue of the newspaper. thickened our atmosphere thus The earth, our home, keeps causing the suns heat to stay us alive with oxygen and natu- Editorial Policy trapped within the earth. The Poly Optimist adheres to ral resources. Modern society the responsibility of a Free Student The sun’s effect on the has not learned the lessons Press. It serves as a voice for the earth is causing the polar ice from those who lived before student body and the community. caps to melt. It is expected the This newspaper accepts all the us and believed in harmony responsibilities inherent in being earth’s sea will grow 20 feet, and were supportive of nature a free press. The Optimist staff eventually taking out the coast like The Indians, Aztecs and strives to follow the Code of Eth- of Malibu, California. Wild Mayans. ics for the Society of Professional Journalists. Editorials are the opin- fires will continue to increase, Global warming is a threat ion of individual staff writers, and hurricanes will also increase the world has to face togeth- not presented as news facts. in number and velocity, and er. The Poly Optimist Features  Watching Out for Parrots Prepare for Glory “Improve Something In Your Life” – Glen Lamos when he was five. Lamos grad- stroyed. Lamos decided to be- By Eric Bejarano,Vilma Diego & uated from Chatsworth High come a teacher while working Stephanie Sepulveda Staff Writers School in 1985. He earned at a woodshop in Northridge. his degree in Geography from There he worked with many “Good Morning, I’m glad CSUN. kids who came straight out you came to school today,” of prison. He is proud to say said Glen Lamos, as he greets that not one of them was im- Poly’s students entering Poly’s prisoned again. Lamos was as front gate. It’s hard not to no- much of an inspiration to these tice Lamos, he’s one of the kids as they were to him. This tallest, happiest teachers on experience had a profound im- Warner Bro. Pictures Poly’s campus and he’s every- pact on Lamos’ life. One thing By Eric Bejarano and fight together against the where! Lamos is the B track that Lamos learned from this Staff Writer evil, self-proclaimed Persian experience was that, “Every- Woodshop teacher who helps “Glory, War, Mystical beast God Xerxes (Rodrigo Santo- one has a history and a chance in the Dean’s office and with what more can you want? War- ro). The king of Sparta, Leoni- to succeed.” security. ner Brothers Pictures presents das (Gerard Butler) leads his The greatest obstacle Lamos During lunch he can be an epic movie in which 300 of fellow comrades into the war. had to overcome was a learn- found on the Polygon and is the best Spartans soldiers bat- Not just does the film have ing disability discovered in the constantly looking out for the tle against millions of Persian war but, also romance between 11th grade by his high school safety of Parrots. When the fi- soldiers. Producer Zack Sny- Leonidas and his wife. “300” Chemistry teacher. Overcom- nal bell rings at the end of the Photo By Tatiana Tejada der has given us other suspense comes with computer-gener- ing this obstacle made him day Lamos will be there letting and bloody movies, such as ated beast, settings, soldiers MORNING GREETING: realize that there is nothing kids out and making sure that “Dawn of the Dead”. The film and is filled with extraordinary Mr. Lamos starts students too hard to overcome. Lamos they get onto the bus safely. “300” is based on the graphic visual effects. The film is rated day off the right way. says, “Each day try to improve Lamos was born in Santa novel named “300” written by R for graphic battle sequences something in your life, don’t Monica, California and lived Lamos has worked at many Frank Miller and is based on and some nudity. settle for keeping things the in Wiesbaden, West Germany jobs. At the age of 14 he be- the battle of Thermopylae. Leonidas and his small army same, and never stop trying to for the first five years of his gan working with his uncle For those violence lovers, leave Sparta in order to defend educate yourselves.” Lamos is life, where his father worked in construction. After Hur- the film has constant war, their laws of Glory, freedom very proud of Poly Students for the U.S government as an ricane Andrew hit Florida bloodshed and body parts go- and never turning back. The because of their will to succeed Intelligence Agency Engineer. Lamos was hired to help re- ing left and right. The plot is film is mostly about Leonidas against all odds. He is always He moved back to California build homes that had been de- simple: The film takes place in and his comrades holding back here for students at Poly. the time of ancient Greece in many of Xerxes foot soldiers, which the Barbaric Spartans beast, and archers. “300” is Results Are In For AcaDeca ‘07 and the intellectual Athenians based on a magnificent battle will set aside their differences that makes you appreciate an- Poly Wins Record Number Medals First Time. cient history. and preparation in order to be fully ready for the competi- Colon Teaches Fitness tion. “What is most amazing [Colon from Page 1] ementary students are not get- to me is that the students that ting a good P.E. program and have a GPA between 3.0 and ones who like this program. high school students can pro- 3.75 won three medals and the The elementary students also vide that service while learn- students with a 3.0 and less think the same, Tanya, a 3rd ing about more physical edu- won two medals, so the A+ grader thought so. She would cation, its importance at the students are not actually the rather have a Poly student elementary level and about the ones that are winning all the teacher than a professional teaching profession,” says Co- time” said Block. teacher. lon. Medal winners for 2007 are This Service Learning proj- The “P.E. for Children” class as follows: Betty Suravech- ect fits in perfectly with this has been going on for years Gold -Super Quiz Relay; class. Since there is no longer and Colon strongly wants to Photo provided by Brian Block Bronze for Speech; Crys- a Teaching Academy, the class keep the class going. tal Sicairos –Gold for Inter- is offered to anyone at Poly. It BRAIN POWER: Aca Deca contributes teamwork to their “I would like to see it be- view (perfect score platinum) is an alternative to taking a reg- success ing offered on all tracks and Bronze - speech, and a certifi- ular P.E. class. The class also to include more elementary and share techniques that help cate for Social Science. Miguel offers an opportunity to com- By Evelyn Lemus schools,” says Colon. As for them prepare for the competi- Macias - Silver medal for In- plete the high school require- Staff Writer what he wants his students and tions, allowing them to study terview and a Certificate for ment of a Service Learning take with them, “My hope is at their own paces and make Essay. Omar Plascencia – Sil- Project which is now required he Poly AcaDeca that they get an appreciation their own decisions. “She has ver - Interview and a Bronze for all seniors to graduate. team won 8 medals for teaching,” says Colon. for Speech. Michelle Aguila “It was a natural fit. El- in this year’s de- been vital to team success,” T says Block. “She has made me also took the Bronze medal for cathlon, with 31,000 points, Speech. a 4,000- point increase from a better teacher.” “Please accept the congratulations Block reminds students that last year, becoming the high- The subjects for the tourna- the Academic Decathlon team of everyone here at Polytechnic High est scoring decathlon team in ment included Language, Eco- requires students of all GPA Poly history. nomics, Mathematics, Super levels. Students that are dedi- School on your accomplishments in Brian Block, the Academic Quiz (on China), Science (per- cated and willing are welcome Decathlon team’s coach said, taining to global warming), Academic Decathlon. The eight medals to join the team. Block said, “Much of the success was Art Music, Speech, Interview, “Even though the season is you won in the different events was the owed to Rochelle Kronstadt, and one for Super Quiz. over, the new year will begin the AP Coordinator and former The Team established a new highest number of medals ever won by at the end of April, and we’re Academic Decathlon coach at record by earning four metals looking for a few good men Poly students. You and your coaches Reseda High School.” Kro- for Speech, three for Interview and women.” If you are up to nstadt advised Block to allow and one for Super Quiz. are an inspiration to all of us.” the challenge see Mr. Block in his students the opportunity The Decathlon team’s success room 405. -Dr. Janis Fries-Martinez, Principal to work together to develop came after months of studying  Sports The Poly Optimist Shooting For The Stars Total Domination Ashley Burch, Senior All-Star Varsity Basketball Player Marlene Mendoza Girls Softball domi- Staff Writer nating the field this season. Ashley Burch finishes her senior year as an All-Star ath- lete, moving on to the Cali- By Eric Bejarano fornia State University North- Staff Writer ridge “Battle of the Valley,” for the All-Star basketball Poly’s Girl Softball Var- tournament April 21, 2007. sity team dominated the game Burch also made it to the Los against the Van Nuys Wolves, Angeles City Girls Basketball starting with a seven run first Team where all coaches from inning. Poly went on to score the LA City Staff chose the seven more in the third, and best players. Reflecting on her four in the fourth to win con- season Burch said, “It’s a good Photo By Effrain Rodriguez vincingly 18-1. feeling, I worked really hard Jessica Trinidad pitched a for it. I am surprised some- ALL-STAR PLAYER: Ash- one noticed how well I could one run complete game, struck Photo By Marlene Mendoza ley Burch chosen for League out four and walked only one. play.” Allstar team. Kristine Bautista defends home. Aside from dominating the op- CATCH IT IF YOU CAN: Burch has been on Poly’s basketball team for four years, position, Trinidad hit 2-3, with year she played point guard, largest since the 40-7 slaugh- and now as a senior is the 4 RBI’s, three of those coming The game was another victory but she said, “I liked playing ter of the Hollywood Sheiks league’s leading scorer. She from a base clearing triple. for the Lady Parrots who are shooting guard because it was last season. started playing basketball after The 17-point margin of vic- (team’s record) the City Invi- easier. Someone else brings First Baseman Samantha a few of her friends decided to tory is the largest for the Lady tational defending champions. the ball down and all you have Scott batted 2-3, with 3 RBI’s. play in a league at Ritchie Va- Parrots this season, and the to do is shoot.” lance Park. After that she fell After playing all four years in love with the game. “I like at Poly, Burch is averaging to block and score, and also 14.2 points a game, she is A New, Younger Look the compliments I get from quick aggressive, and very people,” she said. hard to guard. She maintained Christian Jimenez and She started playing as a for- a 3.7 grade point average and Cesar Amador just ward in 9th and 10th grade then plans to play basketball at Col- moved on to shooting guard in two of the new players lege of the Canyons next year. making a big contribu- her junior year. For her senior tion to Schwal’s varsi- ty team. Parrots Defeat Wolves

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Poly’s very own Boy’s Var- After an incident involving sity Volleyball team brought three varsity baseball players home a glorious victory, when that led to their suspension Photo By Erick Robles they defeated the Van Nuys from the team, coach Chuck Wolves on April 9, 2007. Poly Schwal was forced to bring up UPS AND DOWNS: Varsity Boys Baseball suit up and show up lost the first game with a score five players from his “farm sys- for daily practice to be in perfect form. of 25 to 21, but that didn’t tem” or JV, Freshman Chris- stop star player Erin Sanchez tian Jimenez 1B, and Sopho- from making an extraordi- mores Thomas Cruz 2B, Cesar the team and themselves,” short 8-7. nary comeback. With excel- Amador 3B, Frank Yanez OF, said Schwal about the lineup Schwal and company got lent passes and amazing sets, and Marco Manriquez 2B. changes. “The matter will stay their revenge Thursday, how- the team was able to turn the “The players were released in the clubhouse and it is just ever, as they coasted at home tables on the Wolves with an for conduct detrimental to disappointing and upsetting 8-2. ending score of 25 to 23. With that this happened.” Sophomore Carlos Lopez great strides and consistent Schwal said his new players pitched four innings, struck teamwork, the Poly team won Photo By Erick Robles have stepped up to the plate out five, and allowed two runs. the last two games, both with SPIKED: Parrots defend net. and held their own in the var- The Parrots scored six runs in the same score of 25 to 17. sity squad. the bottom of the 6th inning “They’re all playing great, and senior Julio Rodriguez, they haven’t backed down,” who entered in the top of the All Stars Award Night said Schwal. “The coaching 5th, got the win. staff is excited for these young After an 8-4 loss to Cleve- Coaches congratulate the students about the impor- guys. They’ve been playing land (Reseda) on Saturday, hard-working athletes. tance of teamwork and to nev- hard and we believe in them. Canoga on the road was an er give up on their dreams. They just have to believe in easy task for the Parrots. Ro- By Jennifer Rivera After Cardenas spoke, themselves too.” driguez pitched another gem, Staff Writer Coach Batiste handed her JV The Parrots showed off allowing just two hits and one and Varsity team awards. At their new look at Verdugo, run in five innings and Poly Boys and Girls Basketball the end of their presentation, splitting a two game series. won 11-1. The Parrots are 2-2 teams went out in style Friday the Varsity girls gave their The Dons took the first game, since the addition of the new night. Their annual banquet Coach gifts and thanked her Photo By Effrain Rodriguez scoring their eight runs in the players. was held at the Odyssey Res- for her motivation and care. first three innings. Poly was Poly is now 8-9 on the sea- taurant in Granada Hills Fri- PRACTICE MAKES PER- Coach Katz showed a video close to making a comeback son and 5-1 in league play, day April 13th. FECT: Poly parrot lauches made by one of his Varsity after putting up five runs in the ranking second in the Sunset Special guest speaker at the outstanding throw to get the banquet was Councilman Tony players and presented awards out. 5th and one in the 7th but fell Six league behind Verdugo Hills 6-1 record. Cardenas. Cardenas spoke to and jerseys to his team.