SCHOOL CLOSURE EXTENDED. The Irvine Unified School District Board of Education and Superintendent Walker have extended the closure of our schools through Friday, May 1.
SPRING BREAK NEXT WEEK. March 30 — April 3
QUARTER 4 & 6TH PERIOD ATHLETICS. If you/your student is a spring sport athlete or participates in a 6th period off-season program, please be sure to touch base with your Coach to learn more about your distance learning program for fourth quarter.
PARENT NIGHT. Originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 15th, this will now be a virtual event. Stay tuned for more information.
University’s first year baseball coach Steve Hindman has started up the Uni Coaches Challenge to communicate with his players, who like many others, have seen their seasons put on hold.
“The Uni Coaches Challenge is just my way to hold the players accountable for what they should be doing minimum on a daily basis,” Hindman said in an Email Thursday.
“I know they are starting a new challenge with doing the distance learning. I wanted the players to be able to challenge each other to better themselves. I feel that we started to build a healthy and competitive culture. I really loved the way this team was coming together and was starting to understand each other as teammates and individuals.”
“I know every coach has their way of communicating to the players. Mine was done through social media. High schoolers love their social media do why not take advantage of it. There will be a challenge for the players every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Each challenge will last two days each, giving them Sundays off which is a CIF rule anyway.”
Hindman said he has another way to communicate.
“I also have a group text going with the coaches and players to all communicate,” he said. “I have told the players that they can ask me questions or send me videos of what they are doing and I can comment on them as well. Plus baseball is a sixth period class and this is what they are assigned to do, us coaches were just trying to find a way to make it as fun as possible.”
After careful deliberation, the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) has made the decision to close all IUSD schools and facilities effective Monday, March 16 with an anticipated return date of Monday, April 6.
All athletic practices, contests, games, matches, and events will be postponed until the Distrit re-opens the school.
Santa Margarita’s girls swimming team and University’s boys raced to titles at the Capistrano Valley Relays on Saturday.
The two-time defending state champion Eagles won three of the seven races en route to their 12th title at the prestigious, early-season meet.
Santa Margarita highlighted its effort by touching first in the 200-yard backstroke in a meet and school record time of 1 minute, 44.09 seconds.
University’s boys won the meet-ending 400-yard free and 200 medley relays to capture their team title.
The Trojans play host to Santa Margarita on Thursday in one of the best meets of the week […]
4×100 Free —1. University (C. Ng, H. Kroll, M. Wallin, B. Lou)3:08.66; 2. St. Margarita 3:10.70; 3. Tesoro 3:13.10; 4. Mater Dei 3:13.75; 5. JSerra 3:14.33; 6. Northwood 3:14.60; 7. Corona del Mar 3:17.94; 8. Portola 3:21.06; 9. San Clemente 3:20.50; 10. Edison 3:21.86; 11. Capo Valley 3:24.87; 12. Irvine 3:26.42; 13. Lutheran/Orange 3:27.47; 14. Fountain Valley 3:28.90; 15. Aliso Niguel 3:30.16; 16. Dana Hills 3:31.78
4×50 Medley —1. University (C. Ng, M. Lou, B. Lou, M. Wallin)1:34.56; 2. Aliso Niguel 1:36.16; 3. St. Margarita 1:38.58; 4. Mater Dei 1:38.89; 5. Edison 1:40.17; 6. Fountain Valley 1:40.38; 7. JSerra 1:40.87; 8. San Clemente 1:42.99; 9. Foothill 1:41.55; 10. San Juan Hills 1:41.62; 11. Capo Valley 1:43.09; 12. Tesoro 1:43.23; 13. Portola 1:43.57; 14. Corona del Mar 1:44.72; 15. Dana Hills 1:45.66; 16. Crean Lutheran No Show
Uni Track and Field had their second preseason meet against Huntington Beach High School last Thursday. The Girls Varsity came up short losing to Huntington by 7 points while the Boys Varsity beat Huntington. Some notable performances on the girls side came from a win in the Girls 4 x 100 , Collette Lowengrub and Alissa Kopylova in the 1600, Gwen Sanders in the 100m Hurdles, Vani Tankain the 400m, Jenna Kim, Rebecca Liu, and Genesis Bolton in the 100m, Lowengrub and Klauke in the 800m, Sandersin the 300m Hurdles, Boltonand Karina Panurangaduin the 200m, Sarah Chang,Katherine Hanssler, Tankaand Lowengrubin the 4 x 400 relay, Amber Quiroga in the Long, Triple and high Jump.
The boys started of the meet with a win in the 4 x 100 followed by outstanding performances in the 1600 by Dylan Munizand Adam Gish, Henry Feuerborn and Ben Chi in the 110 High Hurdles, Yaseen Sattarin the 400, Nicholas Weaverand Anthony Bonfa in the 100, Ryan Duffy and Munizin the 800, Feuerbornand Chiin the 300 hurdles, Bonfaand Sattar in the 200, Raja Batra in the 3200, Henry Wilkens-Huff in the long and triple jump, Luca Flick-Kaiser and Wilkens-Huffin the high jump, NoahPowellin the shot and discus and the boys finished off the meet with a win in the 4 x4oo. The Boys and Girls will compete in the Irvine Invitational this weekend and begin league against Northwood next Thursday.
Go Trojan Track and Field!
GIRLS LACROSSE
The Girls Lacrosse team has been busy ramping up for League play. Last week, the team suffered their worst loss of the season, 16-5, against Edison. The game started close, ending the first half with a one goal differential. However, Edison came out on top and demonstrated why they are one of the best teams in the county. The Ladies rebounded at the Rosebowl Tournament in Pasadena over the weekend. They controlled their first game against Northern California’s Sequoia High School, 10-0. The next two games were much more closely contested, and the Trojans fell to Mira Costa and Agoura, in very close games. Pre-season resumed yesterday with an away match against El Dorado high school. In a very intense game, the Trojans ended up losing in the last few minutes 12-11. The ladies had the last possession but the remaining few seconds on the clock was not enough time to score the tying goal. It was a very exciting match and the girls played a very strong second half to almost take the game to overtime. Your Girls Lacrosse program is back in action tomorrow night in an away match against Santiago High School. Wish these amazing athletes luck as they ride out a tough pre-season!
BOYS GOLF
The boys golf team did not get off a good start to the season. They lost their 1st match of the season to Huntington Beach at SeaCliff Country Club 191-195. It was a match that was close and could have easily gone Uni’s way as well. But all in all, for an away match at a very tough course, the team did well, averaging over par 39 per player thanks to the contributions from deep into the roster. We will welcome Huntington Beach at home next week for the payback match!
Also last week, the boys team traveled to the Servite Invitational at Western Hills Country Club. This is most likely one of the most difficult courses the team will play this year. It was good that the team only plays here once this year because we played very poorly. Unfortunately, this year’s Individuals CIF 1st Round will also be held here. It was a rude wake up call for the entire team. Each and everyone will need to pick up their game for them to be successful this year.
Today, we host Dana Hills at Strawberry Farms Golf Course. It will be the team’s 1st home match and lets hope some home cooking will right the ship and set the tone for rest of the season!
BOYS TENNIS
CIF-SS boys tennis polls: Monday, March 9
The CIF-SS boys tennis polls released Monday, March 9 and our Trojans are right up there!
DIVISION 1
1. Harvard-Westlake
2. University
3. Peninsula
4. Northwood
5. Ventura
Orange County boys tennis preview: Top players to watch in 2020
THREE Trojans make the list of Orange County’s top players to watch this season!
Conrad Brown, University, So.
Brown, the No. 10 sophomore in the state by Tennis Recruiting Network, is part of the Trojans’ Big 3 with Rithvik Krishna and Soomin Lee.
Rithvik Krishna, University, Jr.
Krishna, the No. 14 junior in the state according to Tennis Recruiting Network, went 19-1 against county opponents last season, only losing to Irvine’s Daniel Wei.
Soomin Lee, University, Sr.
Lee, a key contributor to the team that won the CIF-SS Open Divison title last season, has committed to Wesleyan in Connecticut
Tennis coach John Kessler returns to University humble and grateful after health scare
John Kessler is easing back into coaching the University boys tennis team after a near-fatal brain ailment during the fall. (Photo by Dan Albano/Orange County Register/SCNG)
IRVINE — John Kessler pauses as his voice begins to tremble. He takes a deep breath and tries to recount the inspiration he found while sitting in the ambulance that fateful day.
Nov. 22, 2019 has changed University’s highly-successful boys tennis coach. The nine-time CIF-SS champion can more easily access his emotions but he has a lot more feelings to sort out.
The words don’t only return to his lips. They spring from his heart.
“I’m just grateful to be alive,” said Kessler, wearing a flannel shirt and a light beard as he stands outside the tennis courts. “It’s emotional. … (and) it’s hard to process.”
Kessler, 59, is back at University after suffering a near-fatal, subarachnoid hemorrhage in his brain — or a brain bleed — while coaching University’s girls tennis team at the CIF USTA SoCal regionals in Claremont in the fall.
After undergoing brain surgery and having a drain removed from his skull, Kessler is again teaching Advanced Placement U.S. History and coaching the Trojans’ top-ranked boys tennis team, the reigning CIF-SS Open Division champion.
His coaching has been mostly behind the scenes this spring as he eases back into work. Co-coach Kevin Garrett has handled most of the game-day duties while Kessler attends practices and handles scheduling and administrative duties.
Kessler’s mind remains sharp but he is cautious to avoid stressful situations that regularly accompany high school athletics.
He said he was overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support he received from the Southern California tennis community and University High. He was thankful for the care he received while at Pomona Valley Hospital.
The high school communities quickly mobilized for Kessler, donating almost $91,000 to his gofundme page and showering him with letters, food and hugs.
Kessler was especially touched by the generosity from his Pacific Coast League rivals and programs such as Corona del Mar, San Clemente, Harvard-Westlake, Peninsula and the CIF-Southern Section.
Santa Margarita’s girls soccer team even remembered him with a banner when they played host to University in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 1 playoffs last month. Kessler’s daughter, Mollie, is a junior on the Trojans’ soccer team and knows many of the Eagles’ players from the Southern California Blues club team.
“I have a renewed faith in humanity just because people were unbelievable,” Kessler said.
“I’m just a tennis coach and a teacher, and all these people reached out. It’s just incredible. … People didn’t have to do it and they did. It’s humbling.”
Perhaps they knew how much Kessler has given — even on his worst day — since taking over the boys program in 2002.
On Nov. 22, he had an “unbelievably painful” headache while coaching the University girls at The Claremont Club.
He began sweating profusely. But despite his ailing health, Kessler said he didn’t want to upset his players so he slipped away quietly to ask the club’s front office to call him an ambulance.
“They put a lot of work in,” he said of his players, “let them accomplish this.”
Kessler remembers sitting in the ambulance and looking through a window at the concerned faces of players Kate Kwon and Yumiko Lewis. He knew what he needed to do.
“At that point, I said to myself, ‘I am really a lucky person to be able to interact with these young people … and I got to fight,’ ” Kessler said.
“I’ll never be the same. There’s a piece of me that’s just different.”
Read this article online at OC Regsiter Varsity Sports
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Steve Hindman is University High’s new baseball coach. (Photo Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone)
Steve Hindman excited about first head coaching job with Uni High baseball
By Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone; timburt@ocportszone.com
University High’s new baseball coach Steve Hindman seems excited about his first head coaching job.
“It’s very exciting, the first thing I did was thank the boys for my first win,” Hindman said after the Trojans opening game 7-4 victory over Savanna Thursday. “I’ve always had my eye on here, it’s an amazing place. The facilities and everything are awesome.”
Hindman has had a few stints as an assistant coach, including the last three years at Tustin High, where he continues to teach full-time.
Before that, he was an assistant coach at Loyola High in Los Angeles and prior to that, he was an assistant coach at Valley Christian in Cerritos.
“Before that, I was two years over at Cal State Dominguez Hills,” Hindman said.”
Hindman has set some goals for his new team, which won its first two games in the Newport Elks Tournament.
“We’re trying to compete every game,” he said. “We’re learning how to control the game a little bit and let them have fun.”
Hindman is expecting big seasons from shortstop-pitcher Jackson LoBianco, utility player Adam Axtell, catcher Alex Qu, third baseman Beckett Kreter, left fielder Jackson Zambo and outfielder Noah Sperling.
“Those are the guys we’re going to lean on,” he said.
Hindman said he’s looking forward to leading University into Pacific Coast League play this month. The Trojans, who were 10-16 overall last season, are trying to bounce back from a 5-10 record in PCL play last year.
“It’s going to be fun, it’s always tough and everyone competes in that league, that’s what I love about it,” Hindman said.
UNI Baseball plays their home league opener tomorrow afternoon against Northwood at 3:15 p.m. See you there!
SOFTBALL
Overall Record:4-1-0 League Record:0-0-0
Our lady trojans had a 22-1 win over Estancia on this week after 16-7 win over La Quinta last week! On Monday, it was open season in the hitting department. Doubles , triples and even in the park home run with senior speedster Christina Denlinger! These girls are amazing and working hard towards victory.
4-1 thus far with three more games this week!
The Ladies hit the road today agasint Artesia and Saturday against Orange HS and Loara.
BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Uni Boys Volleyball hosted some familiar faces on Feb. 20 at their Alumni game.
By NIMA MOVAHEDI Staff Writer Boys Volleyball went against 4 teams in their inaugural tournament at Tesoro High School, winning one match, and losing three. Though the results did not turn out […] Read the full Sword & Shield article here.
By ALEX MILLER Staff Writer Boys lacrosse lost their first preseason game against Canyon by a score of 5-7 Throughout the game, the team was struggling to keep up, but decreased the […] Read the full Sword & Shield article here.
GIRLS LACROSSE
Overall Record:3-1-0 League Record:0-0-0
SWIM & DIVE
Your 2020 Trojan Swim & Dive Team
These boys and gals have been getting plenty of strokes in thanks to an Intersquad Meet, Irvine Realys, and Capo Valley Prelims and Finals, happening today, tomorrow, and Saturday at Capo Valley High School. We’ll host Santa Margarita in a dual meet here at home on Thursday, March 12 followed by the kick off of league competition on March 18 against Northwood.
TRACK & FIELD
With nearly 150 athletes competing, we’re looking forward to following the action this season.
BOYS GOLF
We’re looking forward to a report from boys golf after their contest against Huntington Beach today @ Sea Cliff Country Club and Monday’s Servite Invitational at Western Hills Country Club.
BOYS TENNIS
Overall Record:1-1-0 League Record:0-0-0Boys tennis takes on San Clemente today and San Marino at home on Tuesday, March 10.
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University High’s new baseball coach, Steve Hindman, has his team off to a 3-0 start.
The Trojans captured an 8-6 victory over Estancia High on Feb. 24 in the Newport Elks Tournament. Rahul Pal had two hits and two RBI, Ryan Shaw had two RBI and Adam Axtell scored three runs to lead the Trojans offensively.
University opened the season with a 7-4 tournament victory over Savanna High on Feb. 20 before defeating La Quinta 9-0 on Feb. 22.
“It’s very exciting, the first thing I did was thank the boys for my first win,” Hindman said after the opening win against Savanna. “I’ve always had my eye on here, it’s an amazing place. The facilities and everything are awesome.”
Hindman has had a few stints as an assistant coach, including the last three years at Tustin High, where he continues to teach full-time.
Before that, he was an assistant coach at Loyola High in Los Angeles and prior to that, he was an assistant coach at Valley Christian High School in Cerritos.
“Before that, I was two years over at Cal State Dominguez Hills,” Hindman said.
Hindman said he has set some goals for his new team, which wraps up tournament play this week.
“We’re trying to compete every game,” he said. “We’re learning how to control the game a little bit and let them have fun.”
Hindman is expecting big seasons from shortstop-pitcher Jackson LoBianco, utility player Adam Axtell, catcher Alex Qu, third baseman Beckett Kreter, left fielder Jackson Zambo and outfielder Noah Sperling.
“Those are the guys we’re going to lean on,” he said.
So far, Hindman said the players have been eager to learn.
“It’s been awesome, these guys are buying into everything and they’re trying to build a culture here,” Hindman said.
He believes that his squad has the ability to battle back in games.
“All fall, we’ve been playing games and they’ve been a team that comes back late in the games,” Hindman said.
Read this article online The OC Register – Irvine.
UNI Baseball plays in the Newprt Elks OC Division championship game tomorrow (Friday, 2/28), here at home against Warren High School at 3PM. Come out and help keep their season-opening streak going!
GIRLS LACROSSE
Girls Lacrosse is off to a red-hot start for the 2020 season! The girls are undefeated, two games in. Last week, the Lady Trojans played Segerstrom winning 16-3. Led by Mya Wang (Jr.), with five goals, the offense produced with Zoe Saito (So.) and Grace Colunga (Sr.) each adding three. Seven different goal scorers helped the offense apply pressure from everywhere and from everyone on the field. Goalie Madison Beltran (Sr.) had 100% save average – a tremendous accomplishment.
On Tuesday, the team played a very physical game against El Dorado, securing a 10-6 win. Grace Colunga led the scoring with 4 goals, and an additional 5 players found the back of the net. Defensively, Caroline Mumm (Jr.) and Jade Blinstrub (So.) made it difficult for El Dorado to even find looks at goal, and the whole defensee worked together to keep El Dorado from looking too dangerous. Emilia Carrion (So.) scooped up five groundballs and Sydney Field (Jr.) picked up nine off the pitch to help control the midfield and keep Uni in the attacking third of the field.
The Ladies are back on the pitch tonight at Mission Viejo. As you see these athletes around campus, congratulate them on the great start to the season!
BOYS GOLF
The Uni Boys Golf team sets out to defend the Pacific Coast League title and the CIF title next week against Huntington Beach at Sea Cliff Country Club. With the loss of Connor O’Brien to graduation, the rest of the team will step up a notch to keep the success going from last year. With new players Adi Kwatra (So.), David Chen (Fr.), Chris Lee (So.), and Teddy Hur (Jr.) adding depth, the team has been practicing hard and is looking forward to another successful season!
BOYS TENNIS
Uni’s highly-successful tennis coach John Kessler back teaching after being hospitalized
University High’s highly-successful and popular long-time boys and girls tennis coach John Kessler is back teaching after being hospitalized with a brain hemorrhage in November but will take some time off from coaching.
Kessler was hospitalized while his girls team was playing in the Southern California Regional championships. The team went on to win without its head coach.
“I had a subarachnoid hemorrhage,” Kessler said in an E-mail Monday to OC Sports Zone. “They still don’t know exactly what caused it.
“I spent four weeks in the ICU and one week in the general hospital. I was sent home and was on bed rest for the month of January.
“The neurosurgeon gave me the green light to return to work on Feb 3. Apparently this was a lot earlier then what was thought by just about everybody involved. I have been back at Uni teaching my classes.”
Kevin Garrett has been named the interim coach, Kessler said. Kessler has led University to the CIF finals 18 times (11 for the boys and seven for the girls) and led the teams to 12 CIF titles.
“I hope to assist the tennis team in some capacity but Kevin Garrett will assume head coaching duties, Kessler said.
Kessler said he has not been back on the tennis courts since his return to school.
“I have to be careful with overstimulation and how animated I can get in any situation,” he said. “I still get very fatigued and have to monitor my recovery.”
Kessler said he has received plenty of support.
“I have been so touched by the support, prayers and generosity that so many people have shown during this experience,” he said. “I am truly appreciative and grateful for everything. One particular moment came last Thursday at Santa Margarita High School. My daughter and the Uni Trojans were there for a CIF soccer playoff game.
“Before the game the Santa Margarita soccer team walked out with a banner welcoming me back. Very classy and very touching.
“This has been a humbling experience. I am grateful to be alive, very appreciative and have a renewed faith in humanity.”
By BROOKE BAXTER Staff Writer Current University High School sprinters Senior Lance Deolden, Junior Yaseen Sattar, Junior Anthony Bonfa and former sprinter and long-distance runner, Junior Michael Blinstrub competed under University to […]
By JOSHUA NGUYEN Staff Writer Wrestling season came to a close this past Friday, February 14th, after nine UHS wrestlers competed in the first round of C.I.F.. Sophomore Patrick Bassily and Junior […]
By LUKE CURTIS Staff Writer On January 16th, 2020, University’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing football team won its first league championship, and received a television presentation by Fox 11 to receive […]
By ARUSH MEHROTRA Staff Writer After defeating Mira Costa for their first ever division 1 victory, Boys Soccer defeated the number one ranked team in the state: San Clemente. After a scoreless […]
5 WAYS TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
Attend games
Wear UNI clothing or colors to games
Attend GOWs
Support the Trojan Army so we can put on events and give-aways at big games
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2/21 Friday 4PM VR Girls Lacrosse vs. Segerstrom @ Uni
2/21 Friday 5:15PM JV Girls Lacrosse vs. Segerstrom @ Uni
And Next Week…
Date
Day
Time From
Level
Sport
Opponent/Title
2/24
Mon.
03:00PM
VR
Baseball
Estancia – Newport Elks Tourney
2/25
Tues.
03:15PM
VR
Softball
Corona Del Mar
2/27
Thurs.
02:30PM
VR
B. Tennis
Peninsula @ RCI
2/27
Thurs.
03:00PM
FS
B. Tennis
Peninsula @ UNI
2/27
Thurs.
03:00PM
VR
G. Track & Field
El Modena
2/27
Thurs.
03:00PM
VR
B. Track & Field
El Modena
2/28
Fri.
03:00PM
JV
Baseball
Artesia
2/28
Sat
04:00PM
JV
B. Lacrosse
Canyon/Anaheim
2/28
Sun
06:00PM
VR
B. Lacrosse
Canyon/Anaheim
CONGRATULATIONS WINTER SPORTS!
A Message from your ASB Sports Commissioners:
We were very lucky to have five of our six winter sports team qualify for CIF: G Water Polo, G Basketball, G Soccer, Wrestling, and B Soccer. Unfortunately, G WP, Basketball, and Soccer lost in the first round of CIF, however, we are still very proud of them for qualifying!
Also, a HUGE congratulations to Rowan Corpus (Junior) for placing on the podium at CIF wrestling individuals. He finished in sixth place.
Last Friday, Boys Soccer defeated the #1 team in D1, San Clemente, to advance to CIF quarterfinals.
Despite a 1-3 loss to Servite on Tuesday (2/18), we’re incredbly proud of our Division 1 Quarterfinalist Boys Soccer Team and all our winter athletes!
By ALEX MILLER Staff Writer Girl’s water polo’s successful season came to an end after a 10-16 loss in the first round against Glendora. However, with an overall 14-11 record, and CIF […]
By NIMA MOVAHEDI Staff Writer Boys Soccer defeated Mira Costa 2-1 in their Division 1 CIF round of 32 match, giving the team their first D1 CIF victory in program history. This […]
By BROOKE BAXTER Staff Writer Boy’s Basketball took a tough loss in their second game against Northwood High School with a final score of 53-76 at their home game on Friday, January […]
By BROOKE BAXTER Staff Writer Boys Basketball won another league game against the Irvine Vaqueros at home on Friday, January 31st with a score of 70-52. The 28-point win put the […]
Check back next week for our Spring Season kick-off post!
General Admission ……………………………………………….$10.00
High School Student with current HS ID……………….$5.00
Child (13 years – 5 years) ………………………………………..$5.00
WRESTLING: Friday (2/14) & Saturday (2/15) at 8AM
Inland Division-CIFSS Individuals @ Etiwanda HS
BOYS SOCCER Friday (2/14) at 5PM
vs. San Clemente @ Home!
Our boys had an exciting 1st round 2-1 victory over Mira Costa in golden goal overtime to advance.
Onward to championships!!!!
CELEBRATING
GIRLS WATER POLO
…on a great season with many hard-fought wins and a CIF 1st Round Playoff Showing!
JANUARY ATHLETES OF THE MONTH
Claire Kawata
#11 Senior Guard
UNI All-Time Record Holder for 3-Point Shots Girls Basketball
Arjun Gill
#25 Senior Guard
Boys Basketball
NEXT WEEK
Home Games
Date
Day
Time From
Sport
Opponent/Title
2/18
Tuesday
02:30PM
VR
Tennis, Boys
San Marino @ Racquet Club of Irvine (RCI)
2/18
Tuesday
03:00PM
JV
Tennis, Boys
San Marino
2/18
Tuesday
03:00PM
JV
Baseball
Rancho Alamitos
2/18
Tuesday
03:15PM
VR
Softball
Crean Lutheran
2/20
Thurs.
02:30PM
VR
Tennis, Boys
Harvard-Westlake @ RCI
2/20
Thurs.
03:00PM
VR
Baseball
Savanna – Newport Elks Tourney
2/20
Thurs.
03:00PM
JV
Tennis, Boys
Harvard-Westlake
2/20
Thurs.
06:00PM
VR
Volleyball, Boys
Alumni Game
2/21
Friday
04:00PM
VR
Lacrosse, Girls
Segerstrom
2/21
Friday
05:15PM
JV
Lacrosse, Girls
Segerstrom
5 WAYS TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
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Woodbridge is just down the road…Come on out and support girls & boys basketball!
Sport
When
Opponent/
JV Basketball, Boys
Tonight! 03:15PM
vs. Woodbridge
JV Basketball, Girls
Tonight! 03:45PM
@ Woodbridge
FS Basketball, Boys
Tonight! 04:30PM
vs. Woodbridge
VR Basketball, Girls
Tonight! 05:30PM
@ Woodbridge
VR Basketball, Boys
Tonight! 07:00PM
@ Woodbridge
CIF Playoff Contests
CONGRATULATIONS to our winter sports teams!
….all of whom have or are very near qualifying for CIF playoff contests! Official playoff brackets including times, locations, and opponents will be released this weekend. Check UNI’s Athletic Homepage [universityhigh.iusd.org/athletics] for updates on Monday!
Here’s a schedule of potential and confirmed games:
Date
Sport
Location
Notes
Tues., Feb. 11
Boys Basketball D3AA
Likely Away
Possible Wild Card Game IF NHS wins & UNI gets a At-Large Bid
Tues., Feb. 11
Girls Water Polo D4
Likely Away
Possible Wild Card Game IF UNI gets an At-Large Bid
Wed., Feb. 12
Boys Soccer D1
Likely Home
1st Round Game
Thurs., Feb. 13
Girls Soccer D1
Likely Home
1st Round Game
Thurs., Feb. 13
Girls Basketball D2A
Home
1st Round Game
Fri, Feb. 14 Sat., Feb. 15
Wrestling Individuals
Etiwanda HS
7 Boys Qualified
Sat., Feb. 15
Girls Basketball D2A
TBD
2nd Round Game IF UNI wins on Thursday
UPCOMING TRYOUTS
Athletes must have “Cleared” status for the 2019-2020 school year on www.athleticclearance.comin order to participate in tryouts (see below).
REMINDER: Do not wait until the day of a tryout to get cleared; the athletic office is open from 7AM to 3:30PM every day to answer questions and process clearance forms and physicals.
GIRLS LACROSSE Open Tryout
Monday, Feb. 10 at 3pm on JV Field $5
BOYS VOLLEYBALL Open Tryout (with JV team)
Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 3pm in the Main Gym
WINTER SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Uni girls basketball team celebrates after winning third consecutive PCL title
University’s girls basketball team poses for a picture after winning the PCL title Tuesday night. (Photo courtesy University basketball, For OC Sports Zone)
University’s girls basketball team captured its third consecutive Pacific Coast League title Tuesday night, defeating Beckman 58-48 at University.
University (13-14, 8-1) has a two-game lead over Portola and Woodbridge, who are tied for second place with 6-3 records. Beckman is in fourth place with a 5-4 mark.
“We’re extremely proud of the girls,” said University Coach Fidel Vargas. “They’ve come a long way since preseason, working hard to implement a new system and culture.
“It was a team effort with Claire Kawata and Aryn Press leading the way. We still have some work to do. The girls are not done. Tremendously thankful and blessed to be part of this team.”
Kawata scored 21 points and Press had 15 points to lead the Trojans, who led 32-21 at halftime. Kawata has also broken the career 3-point record, surpassing Malia Goldsmith’s total of 143. She has 160 in her career with one more game remaining Thursday vs. Woodbridge
STATS & RECORDS
Boys Basketball Overall 9-15 League 4-5 National Rank 8005State (CA) Rank 584
*LEAGUE CHAMPS* Girls Basketball Overall 13-14 League 8-1 National Rank 4728State (CA) Rank 391
*LEAGUE CHAMPS* Boys Soccer Overall Record:15-5-2 League Record:7-2-1
*2nd PLACE in LEAGUE* Girls Soccer Overall Record:7-7-1 League Record:4-1-0
Girls Water Polo Overall Record:14-9-0 League Record:5-4-0
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By NIMA MOVAHEDI Staff Writer Boys soccer won 2-0 in a league match against Beckman High School, securing 2nd place in league and C.I.F. qualification for their fourth straight year. However, due […]
By ARUSH MEHROTA and ELEANOR HANSSLER Staff Writer and Section Editor Girl’s Soccer finished second in League today following their 5-1 loss against Woodbridge, resulting in an overall season record of 7-3 […]
By ELEANOR HANSSLER Sports Editor Boy’s Basketball suffered a tough loss against Beckman in their game this past Tuesday, ending with an overall score of 72-79. The team is currently fourth in […]
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SPRING SEASON PREVIEW
Spring Sports Season is nearly here. Get ready to show your support for:
Baseball
Softball
Boys Golf
Boys Lacrosse
Girls Lacrosse
Swimming & Diving
Intrasquad Meet next Thursday, 2/13
Track & Field
Boys Volleyball
Alumni Match coming up…
NEXT WEEK IN SPORTS
Visit the Uni website’s ATHLETIC CALENDAR for the full weekly schedule and live updates. You’ll find it by hovering over “ATHLETICS” in the main header, then click “Athletics Calendar.”
5 WAYS TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
Attend games
Wear UNI clothing or colors to games
Attend GOWs
Support the Trojan Army so we can put on events and give-aways at big games
Contribute to & spread the word about Trojan Thursday. If someone is interested in receiving Trojan Thursday send them the link – https://unitrojanthursday.wordpress.com
GoGOLDENTrojans!
Did we miss something? Send your athletic update to meredithkohl@iusd.org.
Athletes must have “Cleared” status for the 2019-2020 school year on www.athleticclearance.comin order to participate in tryouts (see below).
REMINDER: Do not wait until the day of a tryout to get cleared; the athletic office is open from 7AM to 3:30PM every day to answer questions and process clearance forms and physicals.
GIRLS LACROSSE Open Tryout
Monday, Feb. 10 at 3pm
BOYS VOLLEYBALL Open Tryout (with JV team)
Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 3pm in the Main Gym
WINTER SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS
WRESTLING
UNI had 7 wrestlers qualify for CIF after Saturday’s Pacific Coast League Finals. Congratulations to the following wrestlers, 9 of whom will compete on Feb. 14-15 in the Divisional Championships meets to determine the 2019-20 CIF Southern Section Individual Wrestling Champions.
Varsity (1st-3rd placers qualify for CIF)
2nd Place – Dylan Ohashi (11thG) 120lbs
2nd Place – Taran Birk (10thG) 126lbs
2nd Place – Justin Andre (11thG) 132lbs
3rd Place – Jair Betancourth (12thG) 152lbs
2nd Place – Rowan Corpus (11thG) 160lbs
3rd Place – Patrick Bassily (10thG) 182lbs
1st Place – Zach Haughey (10thG) Heavyweight
4th Place – Amin Derakhshan (10thG) 138lbs, Alternate
4th Place – Daniel Mattar (9thG) 145lbs, Alternate
FROSH & JV
1st Place – Tate Morse (9thG) FS Level
1st Place – Jaekob Heard (10thG) JV Level
2nd Place – Nathan Suh (9thG) FS Level
2nd Place – Luc Nguyen (10thG) JV Level
2nd Place – Kevin Conley (9thG) FS Level
3rd Place – Henry Wilkens-Huff (10thG) JV Level
3rd Place – Arturo Hernandez (10thG) FS Level
3rd Place – Kallen Lynskey (9thG) FS Level
STATS & RECORDS
Boys Basketball Overall 8-14 League 3-4 National Rank 7720State (CA) Rank 576
Girls Basketball Overall 11-14 League 6-1 National Rank 5244State (CA) Rank 417
Boys Soccer Overall Record:13-4-2 League Record:5-1-1
Girls Soccer Overall Record:7-7-1 League Record:4-1-0
Girls Water Polo Overall Record:13-9-0 League Record:4-4-0
So many! Vist the Uni website’s ATHLETIC CALENDAR for the full weekly schedule and live updates. You’ll find it by hovering over “ATHLETICS” in the main header, then click “Athletics Calendar”
5 WAYS TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
Attend games
Wear UNI clothing or colors to games
Attend GOWs
Support the Trojan Army so we can put on events and give-aways at big games
