CHS seniors break the age barrier in adult basketball league
Nick La Bounty, Assistant Editor
May 1, 2012
“Not again!” This phrase was uttered by many players of Hard in da Paint, a basketball team made up of Carlsbad High seniors that plays in the Calavera Hills Adult League every Thursday night. The team, which sports a 1-5 record, leads the league in heart, perseverance and missed... (more...)
Kentucky wins NCAA Basketball Championship
Nick La Bounty, Assistant Editor
April 6, 2012
On April 12, the Kentucky Wildcats defeated the Kansas Jayhawks 67-59 to win the Division I NCAA National Basketball Championship. This was Kentucky’s eighth basketball title, and its first since 1998. Led by freshman center Anthony Davis, the Wildcats finished the season with a 37-2 record. ... (more...)
Dream soccer season comes to an end
Nick La Bounty, Assistant Editor
March 9, 2012
On Thurs., March 8, the CHS girls varsity soccer team fell to Rancho Cucamonga Los Osos 3-2 in the CIF Southern Section Division I regional semifinals. Assisted by juniors Caroline Muoio and Toni Duggan, sophomore Cindy Garcia had a pair of goals for the Lancers, but it was not enough to oust... (more...)
Lancer varsity baseball wins home opener
Nick La Bounty, Assistant Editor
March 7, 2012
On Tues., March 7, the Lancer baseball team improved to a 2-0 record with a 10-2 win over Del Norte. Slater Lee, fresh off a win from Saturday’s opener versus Point Loma, pitched three hitless innings to earn his second win of the season. “It felt good to come away with the win. We played... (more...)
Girls soccer moves on to regional semifinals
Nick La Bounty, Assistant Editor
March 7, 2012
Fresh off a CIF championship and league title, the CHS girls soccer team has moved on to the next round of Southern California Division I Regionals after defeating the Downey Vikings 1-0 on Tues., March 7. With a little over 10 minutes left in the first half, freshman Christina Nixon scored... (more...)
Girls soccer brings home first ever CIF title
Nick La Bounty, Assistant Editor
March 4, 2012
On Sat., March 4, the CHS girls varsity soccer team defeated the San Pasqual Golden Eagles in overtime to win the school’s first ever CIF championship. In the first half, the Lancers controlled possession, but were unlucky not to capitalize on a few great chances. San Pasqual, on the... (more...)
Super Bowl XLVI Preview
Nick La Bounty, Assistant Editor
February 1, 2012
This Sunday, the New England Patriots will take on the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI. Both teams are on impressive win streaks–the Patriots have won their last 10 games, and the Giants have not lost in five. Four years ago, these teams met in Super Bowl XLII, where the Giants... (more...)
Jackson’s physician found guilty
Nick La Bounty, Assistant Editor
November 21, 2011
After over two years of uncertainty, the cause of Michael Jackson’s death has finally been decided. On Nov. 8, Conrad Murray was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter of Jackson. Murray, Jackson’s personal physician, was charged with administering a deathly combination of anesthesia... (more...)
Lancers rout Eagles in playoff opener
Nick La Bounty, Assistant Editor
November 20, 2011
In the first round of the San Diego Section Division I playoffs on Nov. 18, the Lancers trounced the Granite Hills Eagles 49-7. The Eagles were held to 56 rushing yards and didn’t have much luck in their passing game, either. The Lancer defense forced four interceptions—two from Sam Miller... (more...)
Carlsbad football dismantles RBV on senior night
Nick La Bounty, Assistant Editor
November 11, 2011
Thursday night the Lancer varsity football improved to a 6-4 overall record after defeating the Rancho Buena Vista Longhorns 54-14. Carlsbad finished 2-2 in the Avocado West League, while handing the Longhorns their tenth loss of the season. Senior quarterback Tanner Wrisley threw for 225 yards... (more...)
No end in sight to NBA lockout
Nick La Bounty, Assistant Editor
October 24, 2011
With the Major League Baseball season coming to a close, normally the National Basketball Association season would be just around the corner. This year, this is sadly not the case. Thanks to the NBA lockout, the entire preseason and first two weeks of the season have already been canceled. ... (more...)
Posard makes the most of every minute
Nick La Bounty, Assistant Editor
October 12, 2011
It would be a challenge to find a teenager involved in more extra curricular activities than senior Camille Posard. Along with being captain of the varsity dance team, Posard is a producer for CHSTV, a member of ASB and an officer of the school’s Stand Up For Kids Club. Along with having... (more...)
Football team wins third straight
Nick La Bounty, Assistant Editor
October 3, 2011
On Friday night, the Lancers kept their win streak alive by defeating the Torrey Pines Falcons 14-10. Sophomore quarterback Christian Chapman impressed in his first start for the Lancers, covering for injured senior Tanner Wrisley. Chapman passed for 137 yards and a touchdown. Without... (more...)
Libya enters post-Gaddafi era
Nick La Bounty, Assistant Editor
September 20, 2011
After nearly 42 years in charge, Muammar Gaddafi’s blood-stained reign of terror has come to a screeching halt. Gaddafi took control of Libya through a military coup back in 1969, making him the longest-ruling Arab leader. Thanks to the recent Libyan civil war and creation of the National... (more...)
Spring sports roundup
Nick La Bounty, staff writer
June 3, 2011
Men’s Volleyball The Lancers Volleyball squad made a deep run into the CIF Playoffs, just falling short to Torrey Pines in the semifinals . The team flew under the radar throughout the earlier portion of the season, which was just fine by them. They ended up with an impressive 27-6 overall... (more...)
College size does matter for CHS seniors
Nick La Bounty, Staff Writer
March 30, 2011
Many Carlsbad seniors are in the process of getting their letters of admission, but how did they pick their respective schools? A popular topic of debate is whether to go to the big time, distinguished university or the small, more personal school. “I love meeting new people so I went with... (more...)
March Madness winds down
Nick La Bounty, Staff Writer
March 30, 2011
As the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship enters its closing stage, only four teams remain. Butler, Virginia Commonwealth, Connecticut and Kentucky make up the Final Four. The Butler Bulldogs from Indianapolis, Indiana have been the ‘Cinderella’ team of the tournament, upsetting top... (more...)
Eight steps to achieve full happiness
Nick La Bounty, Staff Writer
February 17, 2011
Balancing school, work and extra curricular activities can be tough. The stress can be overwhelming and cause you to become a Negative Nancy. However there is no reason to live an unhappy lifes, just follow these tips and you will be eternally joyous! 1. Smile It takes forty six muscles to... (more...)
Ruben Gonzalez juggles two sports and school
Nick La Bounty, staff writer
January 27, 2011
Sophomore Ruben Gonzalez is an integral part of both the varsity soccer and basketball teams. He made both teams as a freshman, a rare feat in high school sports. It is already uncommon for a student to letter in multiple sports, but two sports in the same season is a scheduling dilemma. Balancing... (more...)
Harvard bound student excels in the classroom and on the field
Nick La Bounty, Staff Writer
December 23, 2010
Throughout the first two and a half years of his time at Carlsbad, Senior Jason Floyd had no idea what he wanted to do after high school. Halfway through Junior year, he made an early decision. “I never thought I would be going to Harvard. I have the good grades and all but it is so prestigious... (more...)
Runners chase balls…and their dreams on the tennis court
Nick La Bounty, staff writer
November 17, 2010
Last week, Carlsbad High Juniors Austin Avan and Ryan Black went to the JV tennis match to cheer on their close friend Shannon Caulfield. Little did they know they would find a new passion that triumphs all their past experiences. While Caulfield faced her La Costa Canyon counterpart, Avan... (more...)
How to pass your driver’s test
Nick La Bounty, staff writer
October 21, 2010
Tired of waiting at your friend’s house for your parents to pick you up or at the back gate trying to hitch a ride to lunch? When the day of your driver’s test arrives, you want to be prepared. Here’s some tips to help you pass. Prepare Practice with a qualified driver for the required... (more...)
Student receives opportunity of a lifetime at local concert
Nick La Bounty, staff writer
September 21, 2010
Junior Peter Schrupp attended the 94.9 Independence Jam in Oceanside with a sign and a dream. On August 29, Schrupp went with a few friends to enjoy the local concert, but unexpectedly his musical career reached new heights. While cheering on one of his favorite bands, the Whigs, Schrupp held... (more...)
