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  Considering the dynamics that go into sports, most people do not acknowledge the fact that there are certain guidelines that apply to the players themselves.    At every high school, there are stu full story > ]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:32:30 GMT <![CDATA[Sacrificing well-being for the love of the game]]> By Jamie Cologna
 Countless athletes push themselves for the sake of reaping the rewards of their efforts. They even risk their health to become better players, stopping at nothing to be the best they can be.    Ath full story > ]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:31:24 GMT <![CDATA[Stress of varsity sports sacrifices fun for reward]]> By R Slater McLaughlin


Maggie Louis

   Varsity athletics seem to have a sort of conundrum about them.    The higher the level of competition, the greater the reward for success is.    But with this reward also comes stress and commi full story > ]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:21:36 GMT <![CDATA[Athletes can be hit hard by the heat]]> By Franklin Zhuang
   In the heat of the summer, the football team is hard at practice, training for another successful season. The triple digit heat is the reason the coaches give water breaks every 15 minutes to re-hy full story > ]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:14:46 GMT <![CDATA[Following greatness, GBHS teams defend section titles]]> By Christine Zavesky


Maggie Louis
Varsity soccer players Lucas Schorer and Ryan Hollingshead both jump for a header during a game in the 2008/2009 season.

It’s Tuesday, October 13 at 3:30 p.m. on the Granite Bay High School campus. A whistle blows, triggering the start of the varsity boys’ soccer game against Rocklin. Across campus at Ronald Feist Park full story > ]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:10:19 GMT <![CDATA[Grizzlies: A pack mentality]]> By Katie Zingheim


R Slater McLaughlin
GBHS varsity football faced Vacaville for a 31-13 Victory. GBHS senior Andrew Knapp returns a punt.

   The tension on the sideline builds as the varsity football game against Vacaville heads into the fourth quarter. The score is 13-12, Vacaville.    Coach Ernie Cooper paces back and forth, jaw c full story > ]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:58:46 GMT <![CDATA[Out of season, not out of tune]]> By Jessica Reese
 As Granite Bay High School fall sports get underway, it is easy to get swept up in their successes and forget about the other set of sports and athletes coming in the spring.    Don’t be fooled th full story > ]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:34:38 GMT <![CDATA[Sexist or snafu?]]> By Jonathan Beach


Sharonya shrivastava
The latest fall sports poster, featuring the varsity football and girls’ water polo teams, has been accused of being sexistly swayed.

 It’s hard to miss the fall sports posters displayed in various classrooms around campus.    Traditionally, they have been made to illustrate Granite Bay High School fall sports teams, and the sched full story > ]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:19:57 GMT <![CDATA[A grizzly experience]]> By Monica Hower


Franklin Zhuang
Monica Hower, dressed as the mascot, cheers with fans during the Burbank game. The younger children embrace the mascot with delight and excitement, while older children often show animosity toward the bear.

   Editor’s note: Ever wonder what it’s like to wear a hot heavy bear suit in front of a crowd of several thousand at a football game? Gazette reporter Monica Hower was given the chance to try i full story > ]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:49:00 GMT <![CDATA[Getting to know the players]]> By Katie Zingheim


R Slater McLaughlin
Gavin Andrews blocks a Vacaville player during their 31-13 victory

   Granite Bay High Schools’ varsity football team is dominated by some new talent this year.    Sophomores Brendan Keeney and Gavin Andrews are making their varsity debut as the only sophomores. full story > ]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:25:45 GMT