Athletes Profile: Mackenzie Strickland
Wanisha Thomas, Features Editor
February 19, 2019
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Height: 5’4 Softball Position: Second Base College Interest: “I will be attending Coastal Carolina University in the fall and will be majoring in business.” How long have you been playing softball? “Softball’s always been a passion of mine. I’ve been playing ever since I was little ...
Chiefs’ Baseball Player: Jonah Backensto
Gabrielle Villanueva, Staff Writer
February 14, 2019
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Height: 6’1 Baseball Position: Pitcher College Interest: “At the moment I am going to get my Associates Degree in Palm Beach State and probably move up to a university. I am still unsure which university I want to go to after getting my associates. I am thinking of going...
Athlete Profile: Emiah Downie
Melanie Guzman, Staff Writer
February 12, 2019
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GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL Height: 5’4 Position: Poly Guard Number: 4 What are some of your biggest highlights? "When I scored 30 points alone in one game." When did you begin playing? "I began playing sometime in middle school." What motivated you to begin to play? "When...
Chiefs’ Water Polo Player: Jo’Anya Sainval
Zayra Trejo, Opinion Editor
February 7, 2019
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Height: 5’3” Sport: Water Polo Position: Set/Wing College Interests: UCF, UF, or FSU How long have you been playing water polo for? “This is my first year playing. I wanted to play last year but I couldn’t because of schedule issues. I was able to work around my schedule this y...
Chiefs’ Soccer Player: Andy Lanza
Gabrielle Villanueva, Staff Writer
February 5, 2019
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Height: 5’10 Soccer Position: Defender “Center Back” College Interest: “ I am interested in the University of Central Florida. I am still indecisive of what major I would like to study. I was always interested in this university since a lot of people have told me tha...
Athlete Profile: Francesca Dulysse
Alicia DeMar, Staff Writer
January 22, 2019
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Francesca Dulysse is a senior at Santaluces High School who has been on the varsity volleyball team since freshman year. Dulysse plays on both the school team as one of the captains and on a travel volleyball team. Sport: Volleyball Height: 5'3" Position on the court: Defensive Specialist Why did you start playing volleyball? " I start...
Athlete Profile: Jordan Foldy
Melanie Guzman, Staff Writer
January 11, 2019
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SPORT: VARSITY SOFTBALL Height: 5'6 Position on the field: outfielder How many years have you been playing softball? "I have been playing since the fifth grade but didn't take it seriously till ninth grade year." Do you plan on playing for the rest of your high school career? "Yes, I pla...
Chiefs Baseball: Michael Etchells
Hailey Velong, Staff Photographer
January 11, 2019
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Height: 5'9" Baseball Position: Catcher College Interests: UNF, FAU, or FGCU for accounting, business or DEA. How long have you been playing baseball? “Since I was 4.” Why did you start playing baseball? “It looked fun and I was always down to try something new.” Are...
Santaluces Featured Athletes: A Look Back at 2018
The Tribe, Staff Writers
December 21, 2018
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An overview of all featured athletes from the first semester of the 2018-19 school year
Athlete Profile: Alejandro Castaing
Wanisha Thomas, Features Editor
December 6, 2018
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All around, Chief Country is filled with amazing talent. Whether it be in the arts, athletics, or academics, 110% is put in. For varsity soccer player Alejandro Castaing, his efforts have placed him in the position of captain. Height: 5’8 Sport: Soccer Position: Right-Midfielder ...