Chiefs Fall to Top-Ranked Atlantic 37-7
Kevin Fielder, Staff Writer
October 9, 2018
Filed under Boys, Showcase, Sports
In a District 10-A heavyweight matchup, the Chiefs faced off against the undefeated Atlantic Eagles with hopes of extending their win streak to five straight games. Considered the cream of the crop in Palm Beach County, the Eagles have three starters who are top division 1 talent, including one in...
Coach Coe Leading Chiefs to New Heights
September 27, 2018
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Two seasons ago, the Chiefs football team was winless. With multiple big losses, the Chiefs turned to a new head coach with a fresh perspective on how to turn the program around. The coach was Brian Coe, a coaching veteran since 1991, who most recently coached at John I Leonard. "I always thought...
Carnegie Scores Twice, Pushes Chiefs over John I Leonard 21-7
Kevin Fielder, Staff Writer
September 20, 2018
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In a game defined by hard-nosed defense by both Santaluces and John I Leonard, the Chiefs' Val Carnegie made the most out of limited offensive opportunities for either side. Twice the junior running back Carnegie had the ball in John I Leonard territory, both times he walked into the end zone. The...
Chiefs Reverse Losing Streak, Defeat West Boca 19-0
Kevin Fielder, Staff Writer
September 13, 2018
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If the common saying goes defense wins champions but offense wins games, consider Santaluces' 19-0 win over West Boca. Throughout the game, the Chiefs played shutdown defense and forced West Boca quarterback Max Mazur into multiple hurry-ups and at least half a dozen sacks. Just the week before, the...
Changes to Football Games
Kevin Fielder, Staff Writer
August 31, 2018
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Following a shooting at a Palm Beach Central football game, the Palm Beach County School District announced changes that will take effect this week and for the rest of the 2018 season. The changes that affect Santaluces games, including the home opener Friday against Forest Hill include: Games will be...
Football Preview: Chiefs Open Up Season Against Seminole Ridge
Kevin Fielder, Staff Writer
August 26, 2018
After defeating Suncoast in the Kickoff Classic by a final score of 33-0, the Chiefs look to continue their strong start to the season against the Seminole Ridge Hawks. Last season, Seminole Ridge finished the season with a 9-3 (3-1 division) record, earning a spot in the FHSAA State Playoffs. Despite...
Chiefs Reverse Tide, Defeated Suncoast
Kevin Fielder, Staff Writer
August 23, 2018
During the first week of school, the Santaluces Chiefs varsity football team hosted the Suncoast Chargers in a rematch of last season's Kickoff Classic preseason game beating them 33-0. Last season, Suncoast defeated the Chiefs in the Kickoff Classic by a final score of 43-20, setting the tone for the e...
Boys Soccer Strives to Keep Prestige
Ethan Mansdorf, Photo Editor
December 5, 2017
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In the home opener for the 2017-2018 boys soccer season, the Chiefs took on Palm Beach Centrals Broncos in a high scoring match ending in a 4-4 tie. The game began as any other, the Chiefs and Broncos passing back and forth spreading the ball fairly evenly across the field getting a feel for o...
From Chief to Blue Wave
Neiko Megrichian, Sports Editor
November 9, 2017
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This Wednesday proved to be memorable for the Chiefs Baseball family as they commemorated the progression of four-year varsity starting short stop Anthony "A.J." Orrico. A.J. made it official by putting pen to paper, and conclusively became a member of the Florida State College at Jacksonville baseball...
Coach’s Corner: Coach Franco
Matthew Leto, Sports Editor
April 19, 2017
How long have you been coaching at Santaluces? “I have been the head baseball coach at Santaluces for 12 years.” How long have you coached total? “I coached as an assistant at Palm Beach State for 1 season in 2001 before coming to Santaluces in 2002, I have been coaching ever since I was do...