February INDEPTH 2011 - Hillcrest Christian School

8 HILLCREST IN-DEPTHThe Saints came marching into this basketballseason with a full line-up of studentathletes ready to play for His glory! Theupper elementary girls, led by Coach Julie Dimas,stand with a 2-2 record with 7 games yet to play.Their line-up includes 6th graders Carlie Magallanesand Chigo Chukwu, and 5th graders CatherineSpach, Kira Matsuo, Hannah Dimas, Izzy Ochoa,and Ashley Massell.Upper elementary boys are blazing a trail witha 4-1 record in the middle of the season. CoachDrogosch leads the way for the talented youngmen including Zac Hawkins, Nicholas Kovan,Chris Alballat, Oscar Medrano, Evan Lasher, GrantDrogosch, Ryan Hagge, and Sean Turner.Middle school boys showed up in force, creatingthe opportunity for two middle school teams.The competition is fierce with the 7th grade boysteam led by Coach Bruce Matsuo. This talentedteam goes up against 8th grade teams with nofear and plays hard until the end. Student athletesWeston Quiroz, Kobe Matsuo, Christian Bradley,Jackson Lane, Michael Abraham, Jack Hill, and DavidCisi are checking in with a midseason record of2-2 and never a dull moment!Our future varsity Saints led by the outstandingexample of Coach Brock MacPherson are atthe half way point with a 2-3 record. Losing severalplayers early in the season gives these student athletesplenty of play time and experience that theywill need for their high school careers. Our futurevarsity Saints are Sammy Rettinger, Dante Shane,Lucas Vieira, Cullen Madden, Chase Thurman, andMinsoo Kang.Lady Saints have battled their way with an impressive6-3 record nearing the end of the regularseason. Coach Burke has taken charge of this youngteam with great results. Topping the roster are juniorclass leaders Meagan Jones, Madelyn Harris,and Bailey Pickard. Hardworking sophomore BrieHawkins does double duty playing basketball andperforming on the cheer squad. Rounding out thisdazzling team is the spirited freshmen Alison Burke,Alexa Hermasillo, and Allison Kramer.Boys varsity basketball will finish their seasonthis week with a bright outlook for next year. Also ayoung team, they are led by Coach Tim Dominguezwith a 7-6 record. Leading the team are returningjuniors Don Chen, Gio Hernandez, and Logan Baltau.Stepping up for the sophomore class is AustinOchoa, and our young talent from the freshmenclass includes Teddy Rettinger, Blake Dundas, andJohn Groh. With a short bench, freshmen were givenreal varsity game experience which will help boostthe team for the 2012 season. The real success inall these teams is the opportunity provided theseyoung Christian athletes to use their God givengifts, while juggling practice and school workwithout compromising either. The goal is not justto win, but to do all things for His glory! •PICTUREDBailey Pickard, Alexa Hermosillo, Meagan Jones, Madelyn Harris,Brie Hawkins, Allison KramerPhotographer: Bonnie JonesCOACH “D”ATHLETIC DIRECTOR