Boys Basketball

The boys’ basketball team has been working nonstop to have a successful season. The team persevered through many challenges and ended the season in a good spot. The team is currently third in league, with a score of 17-10, and on their way to NCS.

Throughout the season the team has overcome many ups and downs including tough matches and difficult practices. So far, some members have said their hardest game was against Ygnacio Valley High School, where they ended up losing 62-45.

One good strategy they are using to perform well is positive energy. Junior Colby Webster said this entails, “just making sure that we come with energy every game, and that we’re ready.” The team has a close relationship, strengthened by team bonding and activities, which creates a positive community.

One of the more memorable parts of the season was their Montgomery Tournament in December. This tournament was in Santa Rosa, where Campolindo played and won all three games against Tamalpais, Terra Linda, and St. Bernard’s Academy. Other winning matches were against Miramonte with a score of 59-33, Las Lomas with a score of 55-35, and St. Bernards with a score of 52-50.

Overall, the cougars are ending on a positive note as they go into NCS. They are third in the league and stand 194th in the state of California.

Girls Basketball

The women’s basketball team is going strong this season. They are currently standing with a score of 20-7 and a position of second in the league. The team is working towards a spot in NCS this year, something they’ve done in the past and are expected to repeat.

The team has stayed successful, with only a few losses, sustaining their strong reputation. Senior Tori Gilbert said, “we’ve done the best that we have my whole four years being here.”

The team has had numerous solid players who all added to the strength and support they needed in order to win. One strategy the girls have been using that has allowed them to have so many victories is more focus on defense with two bigs in the center and guards on the perimeter.

A memorable match this year was against Benicia High School. Campolindo was initially losing but pulled through at the last second, winning the game with an ending score of 48-47. Others added that their match against Miramonte was a difficult and valuable experience. The team was losing in the beginning, but pulled through. Junior Kyle Pearlstein said, “making sure we came up with energy at the half, like, the first three minutes after the half timer” allowed them to turn the match around.

Another important game was the San Diego tournament over winter break. The team was able to win matches and connect better with one another. The girls also do many spirit days and team dinners, which add to the close-knit environment.

Boys Soccer

After a strong start to the season, the boys’ soccer team has had its ups and downs lately. They currently sit at fifth in league with a 5-7-3 record overall. The Cougars lost their first game against Miramonte and tied their first game against Acalanes.

Despite the team’s ambitions, results haven’t lived up to their preseason expectations. The team has six sophomores who have contributed to the team’s success this year. However, the team has still had some challenges. The team has asked the underclassmen to step up while they struggle with injuries, bugging the seniors. Junior center back Isaac Narito said, “The biggest challenge probably has been scoring, just because we don’t have a lot of power up front with our seniors being hurt.”

The team has taken a small step back this year from last year, but they still have more games remaining to get back on track and make the playoffs. The team is confident they will pull it together and get revenge on their rivals when they meet again. When asked what he was most excited for during the rest of the season, Narido replied, “playing Mira again, trying to beat them.” The team delivered on their goal by winning their second game against Miramonte 3-0.

With a game left and a 1-5-3 league record, the Cougars hope to end the season on a high note and climb in the standings to secure their playoff spot. It has been an up-and-down season for the Cougars but they hope to build on this season for next year.

Girls Soccer

After a long winter season of tough obstacles, good games, and bad games, the girls ended their season with an overall score of 4-8-3. They have had many memorable moments to look back on and reflect on. Overall, the girls put their best foot forward and had an eventful season.

This year, there’s a limited number of seniors on the team, so they’ve pulled up six freshmen to fill the gaps. This change took a toll, but they’ve been working hard to make the best of each game still.

Although the season didn’t match their expectations, they still had good games. The girls started off strong with their first match of the season against Oakland High School, where they won 8-0. They lost the next few games but had a successful match against Freedom High School with a close score of 5-4.

In order to keep motivation up for these tough games, senior Carina Trento said, “We try to keep a high morale and have lots of team bonding events to keep everyone excited about this season, and we try to be encouraging for the freshman and newer players who haven’t played at this level before.” Doing spirit days, pasta feeds, and watching the boys play have been effective ways for the girls to maintain their energy.

Wrestling

The Campo wrestling team has experienced a season full of obstacles and perseverance. The team has had to constantly adapt to injuries and a lack of bodies for competitions. The team is being rebuilt with more youth coming in. Freshman wrestler Elijah Nguyen said, “It’s definitely been a challenge because we don’t have a coach, and our team is really small.”

Without a dedicated coach, the team has to commute to Miramonte for practices. The team sometimes has fewer than five wrestlers, and they are forced to forfeit matches. Despite the small size of the team, the players who show up to tournaments still represent Campo with pride.

The team experienced its best moment of the year during Senior Night at Campolindo on Jan. 27. “That [was] the first time we actually had a wrestling thing at Campo,” said Nguyen. The team competed against Acalanes and beat them, bringing the team a source of pride. Due to the lack of players, freshmen like Nguyen are forced to compete against bigger upperclassmen. However, the team works hard to encourage first-season wrestlers and treat them equally.

Senior Dmitri Drury has struggled with an ankle injury he suffered earlier in the season at a DAL tournament. After a long recovery program, Drury is excited to come back. When asked what excites him most about the rest of the season, he said, “Qualifying for state.”

The team has faced many obstacles this year, but has overcome them and is looking to finish by qualifying for state. The wrestling team is often overlooked, but it remains a strong community of dedicated athletes. Nguyen offers a direct invitation to anyone on the fence: “Join wrestling if you’re out there, it’s a really good beginner sport… I came in there [with] no experience… The coaches are really nice. They taught me everything.” While they often do not have a coach at practices, the experienced upperclassmen help out the freshmen. The coaches, while not always there, do a good job of coaching the students and teaching them the basics.