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Woodside High School Athletic Booster Organization Newsletter
October 2015
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Welcome to the first edition of the Wildcat News!
We've taken the liberty of sending you this first issue of our new newsletter. Each month we will feature sport teams and upcoming events. If at any time you wish to unsubscribe, please use the unsubscribe link at the bottom of this and every issue. Make sure you unsubscribe from the Wildcat News only if you wish to keep receiving the Weekly Update.
Any feedback on the newsletters, items of interest, athletic news are most welcome.
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Calendar
- SUN - SAT, OCT. 18-24: Homecoming Week
- WED, OCT. 21: Athletic Boosters Meeting in MUR Conference Room at 7 PM
- FRI, OCT. 23: First Annual Alumni Homecoming BBQ, 5:30 - 7 PM
- FRI, OCT. 23: Homecoming games, JV at 4 PM, varsity at 7 PM
- FRI, OCT. 30: Athletic Registration Deadline for Winter Sports
- MON, NOV. 2: Winter sports practices begin
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ABO Teams Funding for 2015-16
The Athletic Boosters Organization (ABO) has already provided over $46,000 in support of nearly every sport at Woodside High School for this school year. Every coach who made a request for new equipment or uniforms was allocated their needs for 2015-16.
This kind of financial support is only possible through your support of the ABO. If have already joined the ABO or participated as a volunteer, thank you so much. If you haven't, the ABO has a simple request - become a member. Although the ABO could fulfill needs, there are still wants that require more resources. If we all pitch in and join forces we can ensure our student-athletes will have the equipment and resources necessary to be successful on any level. Click here to see how funding was allocated.
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First Annual Alumni Homecoming BBQ
Date: Friday, October 23rd
Time: 5:30-7:00pm
Where: Woodside High School Teacher Parking Lot
Join us for the First Annual Woodside High School Alumni BBQ from 5:30 to 7:00 PM before the Homecoming game on October 23rd. Come by and reconnect with fellow alumni, stay and watch the football game in the alumni section, support junior concessions, buy Woodside spirit wear or just come by and support Woodside athletics!
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Cross Country News
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| | Stanford Invitational Meet Fall 2015 |
For Cross Country, the season is going really well. While we had to adjust and work through some heat waves, runners are progressing well.
We have participated in 3 races (League Meet #1 at Westmoor HS, Stanford Invitational, and Artichoke Invitational at HMB HS).
As students are gaining in fitness and endurance, we are positioning ourselves for a run at PAL Championships in hopes of qualifying for CCS. Since only 7 runners are allowed on the Varsity squad (which can go on to CCS) for PAL Championships, there is a friendly competition for the 7 places. But as we train in Huddart Park, Stulsaft, and around Woodside, up and down hills, on the streets and trails, runners are encouraging each other and working as a team.
A couple of highlights in the year so far include the Varsity squads participating in the Stanford Invitational (one of the elite national races), all runners conquering Cougar Hill at Half Moon Bay's Artichoke Invitational, and the Varsity Girls placing 2nd in the Artichoke as a team.
Outside of running, our students continue to also put the effort in the classroom and being praised for their academics. We have held a Cross Country College Workshop, where the Seniors on the team spent a practice working on their college applications and working one-on-one with Woodside teachers on their personal statements, along with supporting each other in the college application process by helping with applications but also sharing their experiences visiting different campuses.
We look forward to finishing the season with the same commitment and hope to qualify both the girls and boys teams to CCS.
For more Cross Country photos, click here.
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Girls Tennis News
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| | Coach Stan Cartwright with the team |
The Woodside girls' tennis team has been working hard and just started the second half of the season. It's been challenging, with a young team playing some of the best teams in the area. However, the team has been improving significantly and is looking forward to playing teams such as Half Moon Bay, Aragon and Hillsdale for a second time.
Notably, freshman Sophia Longo, playing number one singles, has won nearly all of her matches, including a close match against M-A, the top team.
Click here to see more girls tennis photos.
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Boys Water Polo
Moving up to the Peninsula Athletic League Bay Division this year, after being undefeated in the Ocean Division last fall, the Woodside High School varsity boys water polo team, led by new coach Peter Davis, just secured a spot in the CCS tournament, with a record of 4-0 in league.
Sophomore Giorgio Fatica is leading the varsity team with 43 goals, along with teammates junior Max Untrecht with 39 goals, seniors Oliver Mancebo scoring 22 goals, senior Leo Franco-Munoz contributing 10 goals, junior Ryan Toulouse five, senior Alexander Ochoa four, seniors Ben Loewen and Brian Wheaton making each three goals, and senior Thomas Goldberg one goal.
Both the varsity and the JV team have participated in three tournaments each, Sequoia High School Invitational, Richison Classic Tournament, and the Aptos Tournament for varsity, Aptos Tournament, SHP JV Invitation Tournament, and Monta Vista Tournament for JV - click here to see the scoreboard.
Click here to see more boys water polo photos.
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Volleyball
Come out and support the volleyball teams this week! It's a big week with three significant games:
- Tuesday vs Terra Nova. They are in first place in our division. A win will put us in their spot, but will be a tough game.
- Wednesday vs. Sequoia. This is a rivalry game, but not a divisional game. FREE PIZZA WILL BY SUPPLIED AT 5:45 just before game time. (until the pizza lasts).
- Thursday vs. So. City.
Friday Fun Practice
Click here to see more boys water polo photos.
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Athletes of the Week
Athlete: Mia Montalbano, Senior
Sport: Varsity Water Polo
Coach: Laura Reynolds
Athlete: Marcelous Chester-Riley, Junior
Sport: Varsity Football
Coach: Justin Andrews
Varsity Athlete: Jesse Larkin, Senior
Sport: Volleyball
Coach: Sonja Gavioli
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- Please do not send attachments. Send article content in the body of the email.
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