The James Logan Courier

By Jezza Pimentel, Sports Editor

The James Logan Colts Junior Varsity and Varsity football teams won their first MVAL games of the season, trampling the American Eagles Friday.

The James Logan Girls Varsity Tennis team beat perennial MVAL rival 5-2 Tuesday to keep their season record perfect at 3-0.

By Matt DiPietro, Courier Staff Writer

Matt DiPietro, #5 for the James Logan Varsity football team,is one of the team captains, and the team's quarterback. He's writing a weekly diary of his experiences, exclusively for The Courier

Being a quarterback is the toughest job in football. Critics says that quarterbacks are insubstantial, but not in our offense. I scramble when I get the chance and make the most of bad situations. I am a leader of the team and the players look up to me to make things happen. The players listen to me when I tell them that no matter who the team plays, we still have a chance. I am supposed to stay positive during the games, but those changes when plays aren't going the right way. When I do get into the players face, I do it not to put them down, but to let them know what they re doing wrong.


Matt DiPietro

By Jessica Mutch, Courier staff writer

Fresh off a disappointing defeat at the hands of Cardinal Newman High School in Santa Rosa Saturday with the team took personally, the varsity football Colts are preparing to get back on the winning track against American High School Friday.

The Colts, 1-2 in non-league play, started out with a good drive during the first half, but they fell behind during the second half. They ended the game with a score of 13-31.

"We take this loss personally," said Logan's team captain Keagan Wethington, "We put so much effort into this game, and in the end we just didn't make it."

By Rebecca Soltau, Courier staff writer

The Washington Huskies smashed the Logan Colts at the women's varsity volleyball game last week, with a score of 3 matches to 0.

The Colts started off weak, allowing their opponent to score 7 consecutive points due to Logan's mistakes. It was obvious within a few minutes into the game that this would not be an easy match. Logan coach Danielle Anderson must have sensed it; that's why she quickly called for a time-out. The Colts emerged from time-out with hopes of turning the game around, but they did not prevail. The Huskies continued to block hit after hit from every angle, which put them in the lead 15-8.

Courier Staff Report

Despite an early lead and two touchdowns by Rashad Evans, Logan's varsity football team is now 1-2 in non-league games after a losing to Cardinal Newman in Santa Rosa Saturday, 31-13.

With a 4-2 record, James Logan's Girls Golf team is having its best year ever.

"The girls are having their best season in the short history of the program," said Coach Neal Fromson.

By Diamond Floyd, Courier Staff Writer

As Logan teacher Shane Henderson starts his second year as head coach of the James Logan boys water polo team, he believes the team has a chance to go to th NCS tournament and win the MVAL title.

The team took a step toward that goal Friday night with a thrilling 5-4 defeat of Concord in double overtime. Andres Galvez scored his second goal of the night on a 6 on 5 man up situation with a minute and a half remaining in the second overtime to put us ahead. Also scoring two goals was Michael Ruddick and adding one goal was Morgan Stickney. The boys played excellent defense the whole night through and goalie Mario Esqueda really kept us in the game with some big saves.

"It was an exciting game that came down to the last posession and our team defense allowed us to squeak by with a win against a quality opponent," said Coach Henderson.

By Jezza Pimentel, Sports Editor

The Logan Colts dedicated their huge victory over Skyline during Friday night’s game to Daniel Masaniai, a team mate that passed away early last year.


New Head Coach George Zuber got his first win as a Colt in the regular season, non-league home-opener

The Colt's Junior Varsity and Varsity football squads crushed Skyline in both their games Friday night, after dedicating their seasons to the memory of team mate Daniel Masaniai, who passed away early last year.


The J.V. squad greets the Varsity team as it comes off the field at halftime Friday night

By Jenna Garard, Courier Staff Writer

With the Girls Volleyball season right around the corner—the first being game next Tuesday against Washington High School—the team hopes to get on the winning track after losing its first two pre-season games.

Although they were defeated soundly by the Monte Vista Mustangs Friday night, the players don’t show any sign of giving up on the newborn season.

“This season will go as well as we work at it. “ running back and football captain Keagan Wethington said after the defeat. "Monte Vista is a good team. They played well and put up a good fight. But I think we're going to concentrate on the games at had, take it one game at a time and see what happens."


Colt Quarterback Matt DiPietro drops back to pass against the Mustang defense. DiPietro completed four of eight passes he attempted and lead the team in rushing.Michele Morimoto-Courier photo

The Monte Vista Mustangs corraled the Colts Friday night, handing the visitors a 41-14 defeat to open the non-league high school football season.