Sports – Frontline

Annaliese Ryan: El Mo’s Water Polo Standout

March 12, 2020

Playing water polo since she started as a freshman in 2017, Junior Annaliese Ryan plays like an experienced veteran. Ryan has helped the team get to CIF Semi-Finals this year and go 2-1 in the North Hills league, and have an overall record of 19-5. Ryan plays set which is one of the main shooters, ...

A Wrestler’s Role Model

Jacob Boyd, Staff Writer

February 3, 2020

Frontline: Who is your role model and why? Andrew Boyd: “My role model is definitely my dad. He inspires me to try my best at everything, including wrestling. My dad also wrestled in high school and loved it. In the beginning, he taught me some moves and that’s when I realized that I wanted to wres...

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A Coach’s Successful Season

Jacob Boyd, Staff Writer

February 3, 2020

Frontline: Who has really shown off their skills this year? Coach Biagini: “Everyone has stood out this year, but there’s a core group of guys who really help lead the team. That’s sophomore Kameron Gardner, sophomore Jack Simons, senior Joseph Palacios, junior Sal Muñoz, and senior Zack Du...

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Boys Wrestling Victory

Jacob Boyd, Staff Writer

February 3, 2020

On Wednesday, January 22nd, El Modena’s Boys Wrestling team earned the title of North Hills League Champions. Through tremendous effort and maintaining a positive attitude throughout the season, the boys went on to win League for the first time in seven years. According to the boys’ coa...

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A Hooper’s Hero

Joshua Pongco, Staff Writer

February 3, 2020

Frontline: Who is your role model and why? Dimitri Pilafas: “My role model is Mel Gibson. He is just an everyday guy who defies all odds by being a great actor and making some of the best movies. I look up to him everyday.

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A Basketball Coach and His Ballers

Joshua Pongco, Staff Writer

February 3, 2020

Frontline: Who has really shown off their skills this year? Coach Henderson: “Our two offensive leaders this season have been Senior Kyle Rasmussen and Senior Jacob Stock. Rasmussen can score from anywhere on the floor and he’s the guy we go to when we need a bucket. Stock has really stepped into t...

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Abel Mejia in the Silver Gloves Tournament

Dulce Jurado, Staff Writer

February 3, 2020

Junior, Abel Mejia, is not only a student but a boxer. Mejia is self motivated and determined to give it his all out on the ring. Mejia started boxing at the age of seven and wanted to find a way to stay active. He found love in boxing since it kept him disciplined and out of the streets. �...

Isabel Martinez: Stud of the Month

Jacob Boyd, Staff Writer

February 3, 2020

Sophomore Isabel Martinez, a member of the talented El Modena Pom team, embodies the hard-working cheerleader and always takes her duties seriously on and off the field. Martinez has plenty of experience, having been on the Pom team since freshman year and dancing since she was three ye...

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Wrestling in the Past

Jacob Boyd, Staff Writer

February 3, 2020

The El Modena Girls Wrestling team has put up quite the fight over the years, especially this season. So far, the girls have both a winning league record as well as a winning overall record. The girls have defeated various high schools, such as Brea Olinda and El Dorado, creating many memorie...

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Boys Soccer Role Model Interview

Brady Charette, Staff Writer

February 3, 2020

Boys Soccer Role Model Interview Brady Charette Staff Writer Frontline: Who is your role model? Brandon Moreno: “My role model is a Mexican soccer player named Uriel Antuna.” FL: Why is he your role model and what does he do to inspire you? BM: “He is my role model because he plays the s...

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Soccer Coach Interview

Brady Charette, Staff Writer

February 3, 2020

Boys Soccer Coach Interview What did Coach Snyder have to say about boys soccer? Brady Charette Staff Writer Frontline: Who has really shown off their skills this year so far? Coach Snyder: “In the games he has played senior Lucas Donnelly has done very well.” FL: What moment during this...

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Lucas Donnelly: Stud of the Month

Abby Capra, Style Editor

January 28, 2020

Senior Lucas Donnelly has been a major asset to the boys varsity soccer team here at El Modena for the past four years. He has been a varsity starter since his freshman year. Donnelly has played soccer for 15 years now, and his experiences shows on the field. Averaging 1.5 goals per game, Donnelly leads ...