The Kings Stay in Sac but What Does it Mean for Us?
Ryan Burns, Sports Editor
May 10, 2013
Sacramento, after all of its fighting to prevent its NBA team, the Kings, from moving to Seattle, has finally been assured that its team will not be moving this offseason. Mayor Kevin Johnson entered office with one primary goal. To keep the city’s only major professional sports team in the City of... Read more »
Softball Season Heads Towards Home
Brianna Smith, Sports Editor
April 12, 2013
There’s nothing soft about the performance of this season’s varsity women’s softball team. Whether they are catching, batting, or pitching a ball, the women are sure not to disappoint. The team is composed of two freshmen, two sophomores, four juniors and seven seniors. Many of the seniors on the... Read more »
Ryan Burns: Brackets Ruin NCAA Tournament
Ryan Burns, Sport Editor
April 12, 2013
March has always been the time of year that we can expect David to slay Goliath. We all look forward to March for the, well, Madness. The NCAA Tournament guarantees excitement and rightfully gets its month in the spotlight in the sports world, but for the wrong reason. The problem is ESPN and the Bracket... Read more »
Track Season Nears Finish Line
Alyssa Campbell, Staff Writer
April 12, 2013
This year Rio’s track team is ready to hurdle their way into a league title this season. With a strong team made of returning runners from last years team and with the addition of several newcomers this year, the team has high hopes for their upcoming meets. “Compared to last season, this season... Read more »
Women’s Raiders Soccer rank No. 2 in U.S.
Ryan Burns, Sports Editor
April 12, 2013
Rio’s women’s soccer team is ranked second in the nation. In the entire country, the Lady Raiders are the second best team. The national praise is nothing new for the two-time reigning section champions, though. They finished last year in the top ten teams after defeating fellow CAL competitor Antelope. Coming... Read more »
Victory over Buchanan highlights season
Brianna Smith, Sports Editor
April 12, 2013
The varsity boys baseball team hits off their season with hopes it will end in a home run. In the Boras Classic baseball tournament which took place over spring break, the boys came out with a 2-2 record. However, this record could not reflect perhaps one of the most victorious wins of the season. The... Read more »
Participating in Sports Improves Teen Health
Ashton Nazeri, Staff Writer
April 12, 2013
It is no surprise that teens today are far more obese than teens in the past. Teens today are more unhealthy and fat then they have ever been. There are many things that can be blamed. Many teens don’t exercise. Many only eat fattening and unhealthy foods and some teens don’t eat enough. Skipping... Read more »
Swimming Dominates League; Ready for Sections
Maddie Jang, Staff Writer
April 12, 2013
The swim teams are known as some of the best sports teams at Rio and are some of the best swim teams in Sacramento, as they dominate year after year. The team has won all of their dual meets from McClatchy to Jesuit, El Camino and more. The team has high hopes for the few meets ahead. “We are hoping... Read more »
Volleyball Spikes Way Through League
Zach Sampo, Sports Editor
April 12, 2013
With the mens volleyball season well underway and the team dominated in pre-season and is currently sitting in fourth in their league. They brushed aside teams such as Placer, Roseville and Folsom. The new coach Eric Houston, is coaching the team to win. He has practice everyday of the week, except on... Read more »
Bowler Kevin O’Connor Achieves Perfection
Ryan Burns, Sports Editor
March 11, 2013
None of Rio’s sports teams have gone undefeated this year, and none probably will. Despite the lack of school wide publicity of his feat, Kevin O’Connor is perfect. More perfect than anyone else on campus. In bowling that is. The Rio senior has been aiming for the gold standard of bowling – a 300... Read more »
NBA Season Kicks into High Gear
Ryan Burns, Sports Editor
March 11, 2013
Good news for all you NBA fans: basketball season is about to get interesting. The season is at that point where no team is going to be able to jump four spots in the standings. That being said, there isn’t a shortage of major storylines by any means. Players like Chris Paul and Kevin Durant have to... Read more »
Women’s Soccer Takes the Field
Ryan Burns, Sports Editor
March 11, 2013
With last year’s varsity women’s soccer team winning it all, this year’s team hopes to match their accomplishments. However, winning the third straight section title. The three-peat would be crucial, as it would guarantee promotion to Division II for next season. Three-year varsity starters Emily... Read more »
The Dishonest World of Sports
Ryan Burns, Sports Editor
February 1, 2013
This month has been one of the most lie-filled months in sports history. Lance Armstrong was proven a cheater and admitted his PED use shortly after. Zero baseball players were inducted into the Hall of Fame, including home run record holder Barry Bonds. Last but not least, there is Manti Te’o, the... Read more »
Study: Dancing Relieves Stress in Teenage Girls
Rachel Moseley, Staff Writter
February 1, 2013
Teenage girls struggling with mental health problems should look into dance classes. Recent studies suggests it can increase self-esteem and reduce psychiatric complaints. A recently published Swedish study found that teen girls in that country who take dance are less likely to continue with mental health... Read more »
Protein and Steroids are ‘unnecessary’
Zachary Sampo, Sports Editor
February 1, 2013
Teens these day are placing a premium on building muscle and making their physical presence perfect. On average, teens these days are working out and building muscle more than previous generations. Working out is a good way to relieve stress and improve your quality of life. Some people take it more... Read more »
Kathryn Heath’s ‘Stable’ Hobby
Madeline Jang, Staff Writter
February 1, 2013
Many students are involved in extracurricular activities, but freshman Kathryn Heath’s is certainly one of the most interesting: equestrian. Heath has been riding horses since she was four years old in kindergarten. “I ride a Warmblood horse. His name is Noah,” Heath said. “I have had three horses... Read more »
The Raiders Defeat El Camino
Ryan Burns, Sports Editor
February 1, 2013
The anticipation leading up to the rematch of the Rio-El Camino game was built out of the heart wrenching game in Rio’s gym only two and a half weeks ago. The first time around, El Camino, with the help of some questionable calls, got the better the Raiders in double overtime. In both games Rio had... Read more »
Lady Basketball Freshman Twins are Double Trouble for Opponents
Alexis Bates and Hannah Thompson-Davis
February 1, 2013
Whether it’s shooting baskets or scoring goals, twins Emily and Jamie are sure not to disappoint. Freshman twins, Emily and Jamie Gomes, have been playing basketball for four years. After playing for Mission Oaks and then their middle school team at Arden, they moved onto high school basketball. Both... Read more »
Proximity to Sierra Ski and Board Resorts Draws Students to Slopes For Winter Fun
Derek Popple, Features Editor
February 1, 2013
As snow begins to line the majestic peaks of the Sierra Nevada, students rush to get their own piece of the gnar. With the heavy snowfall at the beginning of the season, Tahoe is well prepared for a long snow season. A free skier, junior Sebastian Buras is stoked to go ride Heavenly which has received... Read more »
Wrestling Team Gets Prepared for League Finals
Maddie Jang, Staff Writter
February 1, 2013
With a team of 21 students, the wrestling team is getting the workout of a lifetime. The team is captained by senior Peter Cardinale and sophomore Ramona Young. The team’s athleticism is proven by all the other sports that the wrestlers play: football, soccer and Young is even a cheerleader. It requires... Read more »