Grizzly winter sports make history

Three winter sports teams playing for section championships

Alex Vargas, Senior Staff Writer

February 25, 2025

The Granite Hills girls soccer team is one of three Grizzly teams playing for a section title.

It feels like Spring is in the air, but the Granite Hills High School winter sports season is still going strong.

History was made last week with three Granite Hills winter sports programs advancing to the Central Section championships.

First, the boys soccer team fought for its spot with a 2-1 win over Tranquility on Thursday night. Senior Fabian Ruiz and sophomore Jesus Vasquez each scored goals – assisted by senior William Ruiz and junior Eduardo Avila. Junior Fransue Lopez finished the game with 14 saves as well.
The Granite Hills boys basketball left Friday night standing tall. The Grizzlies faced off against No. 1 seed Exeter and left with a win with a final score of 45-41. Cruz Campos scored 16 points, and Noah Gudino scored 12 points. Sophomore Xavier Fernandez made two late free throws to help seal the win for the Grizzlies.
And finally, the Granite Hills girls soccer team stood victorious against Wonderful College Prep Academy with a final score of 2-0. Goals were scored by seniors Angelique Gonzalez and Angie Torres. Senior Rocio Tecuapa also assisted with one of the goals. Senior goalkeeper Alina Soto saved the ball four times throughout the game as well.

It will be a busy week for the Grizzlies with all three teams playing in their respective championship games. Here is the schedule:

Boys soccer: No. 8 Granite Hills plays at No. 3 Nipomo at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Girls soccer: No. 4 Granite Hills hosts No. 6 Riverdale at 6 p.m. Thursday.

Boys basketball: No. 5 Granite Hills plays No. 7 Strathmore at noon on Saturday at Selland Arena in Fresno.

Message from Mr. Bowker:

Join ASB for a special three-day Spirit Week:

Wednesday: Wear WHITE!
Our boys’ soccer team is traveling to Nipomo. We’ll have a school-wide send-off during the middle of 6th period. More details will follow from Mr. Born.
Thursday: BLACK OUT the stands!
Cheer on our girls’ soccer team as they host the CIF Valley Championship game at 6:30 p.m.
Friday: Show Your GRIZZLY SPIRIT!
Send off our boys’ basketball team as they head to Selland Arena. A rooter bus will be available for a $12 admission fee to the game.

Thank you all for your continuous support. We look forward to celebrating with you at the Pep Rally, Soccer Send-Off, and during Spirit Week. Have a great Grizzly day!

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About the Contributors

Alex Vargas, Senior Staff Writer

Alex David Vargas is a senior at Granite Hills High School. Vargas is the senior class representative and former freshman class vice president. He does it all, waking up every morning to attend school, participating in school events with the Granite Hills ASB class, and going to work. Alex hopes to attend the University of California Santa Barbara after graduating where he hopes to continue to grow as a person. Alex tries to make time for the things he loves throughout his busy schedule. When he is not at school or at work, he is at home doing homework, listening to music, shopping, going to concerts, etc. He also enjoys spending time with his family and friends. When going out with friends, they enjoy going to Cane’s and eating some chicken fingers and fries with toast and Cane’s sauce. “If you have the opportunity to play this game of life, you need to appreciate every moment.” – Kanye West

Noe Campos, Senior Staff Writer

Noe Campos is a senior at Granite Hills High School. He is the senior class president, ASB vice president, a pathway ambassador for the CODE pathway, a yearbook staff member, and a member of the tennis team. He has come a long way from the beginning of high school from not being involved to making the most of his time at Granite Hills. Being involved in different things in his school has allowed him to improve himself academically and personally. His future plans after high school are to attend UC Santa Barbara. He’s looking at majoring in computer science or design. He’s a hard-working student who only strives to do what he can to better himself. He joined the journalism class to expand his interest in the things that he loves doing the most. His current interests are playing video games, going to the gym, playing tennis, and listening to music. His favorite artist of all time is Faye Webster. He loves watching superhero movies and his favorite superhero is Spider-Man. He loves spending time with his family, friends, and dogs. But what he loves doing the most is making his father proud. The quote he loves at the moment is “Work in Silence, Let Your Success be the Noise.”