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Girls’ Varsity Softball Nearing Season’s End, District Competitions in Progress
Recap of Recent Softball Games, Tournaments
by Tristan Perez
In a race to get in the playoffs, the varsity softball team is competing in district games while currently in third place, and off of previous tournaments against Edinburg North, Seguin, Laredo United, Weslaco, the team won the first round in district games over Judson and Steele.
“Being there for your teammates is important, and showing them how everything is supposed to be done,” Dunkley (12) said. “If you’re not working together, it can affect the whole game.”
With the first round already completed and a record of 2-3, the team is moving to the second round starting with two run-rules. The team took a score of 16-2 over San Marcos and a sweep of Judson 18-5. Their record improved from 2-3 to 5-4, and they are currently in third place with an overall record of 17-8-1.
Tessara Harrison plays catcher for the varsity team.
“If we’re not all giving it 100 percent then we’re going to come up short in the end, especially if the other team is giving it their 100 percent, so teamwork is a really important factor when it comes to actually winning,” Harrison (10) said. “In terms of traits, I think I would say that assertiveness with the rest of the team and staying positive is important.”
In the preseason tournament at Northside Stadium, Clemens’ varsity finished 3-1-1 and outscored their opponents 50-19 points. Alexus Worthy (10) earned All-Tournament Honors.
“Leadership in softball is pretty much making sure that when your team is down that you’re there to pick them up no matter what’s happening,” Worthy said. “Important leadership traits are pretty much like even if you’re friends with someone, whenever you’re on the field, you’re not friends, you’re teammates. So if you see someone doing bad or messing up, then you tell them what they need to fix.”
Competing in the preseason Northeast tournament, the team achieved a 3-1 record and outscored opponents 31-9. In the preseason tournament hosted by Seguin High School, the team outscored opponents 60-15 in six games, and were named tournament champions. Harrison (10), Worthy (10) and Aubry Willmann (09) earned All-Tournament Honors as well.
“Leadership means always being there to support everyone else even if you’re not doing so well,” Harrison said. “It also means to lead by example, show everyone what you’re supposed to be doing, and staying positive.”
The team is charging through the competition with their current district stats. The team batting average is 0.377, with 95 hits consisting of 15 doubles, two triples, and three home runs. Finally, these hits add up to a grand total of 65 runs in competing in district games. There is one game left, and the team is looking to finish in the top four to advance to playoffs.
“I would say determination, leadership for sure, and teamwork is a big factor, especially softball-wise. So, if we’re not all working together as a team, then it’s not going to work,” Cara Penaloza (12) said.
Some players on the team are preparing to pursue softball in their college years. Dunkley to Temple College, Penaloza is going to Texas A&M, San Antonio, and Harrison has Baylor University and Duke University interested in recruiting her as a softball athlete.
“I’ve learned a lot of discipline, knowing how to support and look out for others, and respect towards others,” Dunkley said. “I’ve been playing my whole life and knowing the friendships that I’ve gotten from it, and wanting to play in college, I just knew I wanted to play in high school from the beginning.”
On Friday, April 14, the team will compete with Steele to determine seeding, and the results of the game will be released when available.
“Being there for your teammates is important, and showing them how everything is supposed to be done,” Dunkley (12) said. “If you’re not working together, it can affect the whole game.”
With the first round already completed and a record of 2-3, the team is moving to the second round starting with two run-rules. The team took a score of 16-2 over San Marcos and a sweep of Judson 18-5. Their record improved from 2-3 to 5-4, and they are currently in third place with an overall record of 17-8-1.
Tessara Harrison plays catcher for the varsity team.
“If we’re not all giving it 100 percent then we’re going to come up short in the end, especially if the other team is giving it their 100 percent, so teamwork is a really important factor when it comes to actually winning,” Harrison (10) said. “In terms of traits, I think I would say that assertiveness with the rest of the team and staying positive is important.”
In the preseason tournament at Northside Stadium, Clemens’ varsity finished 3-1-1 and outscored their opponents 50-19 points. Alexus Worthy (10) earned All-Tournament Honors.
“Leadership in softball is pretty much making sure that when your team is down that you’re there to pick them up no matter what’s happening,” Worthy said. “Important leadership traits are pretty much like even if you’re friends with someone, whenever you’re on the field, you’re not friends, you’re teammates. So if you see someone doing bad or messing up, then you tell them what they need to fix.”
Competing in the preseason Northeast tournament, the team achieved a 3-1 record and outscored opponents 31-9. In the preseason tournament hosted by Seguin High School, the team outscored opponents 60-15 in six games, and were named tournament champions. Harrison (10), Worthy (10) and Aubry Willmann (09) earned All-Tournament Honors as well.
“Leadership means always being there to support everyone else even if you’re not doing so well,” Harrison said. “It also means to lead by example, show everyone what you’re supposed to be doing, and staying positive.”
The team is charging through the competition with their current district stats. The team batting average is 0.377, with 95 hits consisting of 15 doubles, two triples, and three home runs. Finally, these hits add up to a grand total of 65 runs in competing in district games. There is one game left, and the team is looking to finish in the top four to advance to playoffs.
“I would say determination, leadership for sure, and teamwork is a big factor, especially softball-wise. So, if we’re not all working together as a team, then it’s not going to work,” Cara Penaloza (12) said.
Some players on the team are preparing to pursue softball in their college years. Dunkley to Temple College, Penaloza is going to Texas A&M, San Antonio, and Harrison has Baylor University and Duke University interested in recruiting her as a softball athlete.
“I’ve learned a lot of discipline, knowing how to support and look out for others, and respect towards others,” Dunkley said. “I’ve been playing my whole life and knowing the friendships that I’ve gotten from it, and wanting to play in college, I just knew I wanted to play in high school from the beginning.”
On Friday, April 14, the team will compete with Steele to determine seeding, and the results of the game will be released when available.
Mom and Pop Versus The Hand of Development
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A once rural area, Cibolo Valley Drive has steadily developed throughout years with the construction of Walmart, HEB, a few fast food restaurants, and a strip mall. New plans approved by the Cibolo city council are set to bring in two new strip malls and multiple fast food restaurants including a Chick-Fil-A, Whataburger, Chipotle, Dutch Bros Coffee and more. Less than a mile away from the developments sits Main Street Cibolo with multiple 'mom and pop shops' that have been in business for years, where they will face high competition with new businesses on Cibolo Valley Drive. Many fear the closing of these beloved stores such as the closing of Emily’s Place Coffee Shop, but others anticipate the opening of new fast food restaurants. We believe that there should be a healthy mix between the sit-down mom and pop shops and drive-ins that people use.
It’s clear that fast food is the cheapest and easiest way to get food on the run, making the new businesses with drive-throughs a big convenience for the average suburban family who lives life on the fly. Some people also just can’t resist the delicious food these places have to offer. Occasionally, eating at a fast food restaurant brings no harm to anyone, but when busy families start to use these businesses as a meal everyday, it becomes a problem. From three to seven, this “calm” area becomes a crammed nightmare. With elementary kids crossing the road and leaving Wiederstein Elementary, kids from Steele driving home, and adults driving home from work, the introduction of new restaurants in this area will draw more people in for dinner, which takes place from around five to seven p.m.
Combining tired adults and teens, angry children and tired and angry stay at home parents off to get food with their own children is a recipe for disaster, so if you or a loved one is at risk of entering the “Zone Of No Return”, we suggest taking a break from fast food. Taking a break from the numerous drive-ins around the Schertz-Cibolo area, and supporting a small business could quite possibly solve many problems, including the anticipated traffic on Cibolo Valley Drive. No one has to necessarily support those on Main Street -though these businesses are most likely to be affected by the new developments-, but people could support any local businesses in the area.
Mom and Pop shops have been around for centuries, and will probably never go away, so why support Chick-Fil-A when an old lady cooks the same chicken sandwich? She’ll never go out of style.
It’s clear that fast food is the cheapest and easiest way to get food on the run, making the new businesses with drive-throughs a big convenience for the average suburban family who lives life on the fly. Some people also just can’t resist the delicious food these places have to offer. Occasionally, eating at a fast food restaurant brings no harm to anyone, but when busy families start to use these businesses as a meal everyday, it becomes a problem. From three to seven, this “calm” area becomes a crammed nightmare. With elementary kids crossing the road and leaving Wiederstein Elementary, kids from Steele driving home, and adults driving home from work, the introduction of new restaurants in this area will draw more people in for dinner, which takes place from around five to seven p.m.
Combining tired adults and teens, angry children and tired and angry stay at home parents off to get food with their own children is a recipe for disaster, so if you or a loved one is at risk of entering the “Zone Of No Return”, we suggest taking a break from fast food. Taking a break from the numerous drive-ins around the Schertz-Cibolo area, and supporting a small business could quite possibly solve many problems, including the anticipated traffic on Cibolo Valley Drive. No one has to necessarily support those on Main Street -though these businesses are most likely to be affected by the new developments-, but people could support any local businesses in the area.
Mom and Pop shops have been around for centuries, and will probably never go away, so why support Chick-Fil-A when an old lady cooks the same chicken sandwich? She’ll never go out of style.
The national anthem commemorated the 2023 Texas DECA Conference. Over 11 districts across the state of Texas competed in business events such as innovation plan. Photo by Hailey Gorzell.
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The Dangers Of Food Industries and Customer Service
By Keyla Ruiz
The food and service industries have been a horrible experience for over three years now, making waiters, waitresses and workers want to quit more than ever. With the rising numbers of rude customers making work stressful for most workers, many employees would rather not work than take the abuse in various work environments.
“ I worked at Popeyes at the time, and there was this one man who wanted his order really fast and he went through the drive through. We gave him his order correctly. My manager even checked it. He came and yelled at us saying he didn’t have two of his sandwiches even though he didn’t order it and then proceeded to order a thing of shrimp. He threw he sandwiches at me because he said that the sandwich had pickles even though we told him it had pickles. I would feel safer if my work got better security cameras,'' B. Valles (10) said.
According to 11 News, at a Starbucks an “attempted kidnapping of a barista at drive-thru window was caught on camera.” Surveillance video released by the Auburn Police Department shows a man in a truck pull up to the drive-thru window in the early morning hours while it was still dark outside. He can be seen handing the barista cash, but then he grabs her wrist and attempts to use what police describe as “a looped zip-tie device” to capture her. A struggle ensues, and the barista manages to escape the man’s grasp.
The hospitality industry can be anywhere from amazing to terrifying, but workers are exhausted of being treated horribly from customers and managers, barely minimum wage, and working over 40 hours for tips workers have to split with other coworkers.
“This older man came into Mattenga's and asked me if I eat a lot of pizza and I said no not really and then he was like 'that's good you have such a nice body and you need to keep it that way which is really weird and it was really creepy,’’ G. Cain (12) said.
The work industry has pushed people to its limit especially during Covid. In reality it is not the worker's fault at all; sometimes it is the workers are understaffed and it is rush hour.
“ I worked at Popeyes at the time, and there was this one man who wanted his order really fast and he went through the drive through. We gave him his order correctly. My manager even checked it. He came and yelled at us saying he didn’t have two of his sandwiches even though he didn’t order it and then proceeded to order a thing of shrimp. He threw he sandwiches at me because he said that the sandwich had pickles even though we told him it had pickles. I would feel safer if my work got better security cameras,'' B. Valles (10) said.
According to 11 News, at a Starbucks an “attempted kidnapping of a barista at drive-thru window was caught on camera.” Surveillance video released by the Auburn Police Department shows a man in a truck pull up to the drive-thru window in the early morning hours while it was still dark outside. He can be seen handing the barista cash, but then he grabs her wrist and attempts to use what police describe as “a looped zip-tie device” to capture her. A struggle ensues, and the barista manages to escape the man’s grasp.
The hospitality industry can be anywhere from amazing to terrifying, but workers are exhausted of being treated horribly from customers and managers, barely minimum wage, and working over 40 hours for tips workers have to split with other coworkers.
“This older man came into Mattenga's and asked me if I eat a lot of pizza and I said no not really and then he was like 'that's good you have such a nice body and you need to keep it that way which is really weird and it was really creepy,’’ G. Cain (12) said.
The work industry has pushed people to its limit especially during Covid. In reality it is not the worker's fault at all; sometimes it is the workers are understaffed and it is rush hour.
Dear Cupid
By Rocco Moneterdi
How do you know if you are into someone?
Dear Love Bird,
Knowing if you are into someone is different for everyone. If there is someone who you might suspect you have feelings for, chances are you have feelings for them. However, if you’re afraid of taking the next step and want reassurance, try seeing how you feel around them. Are you nervous around this person? Do you seem happier than usual around them? If you feel different around this person than you do around normal friends, you could have feelings for them.
Shooting you with an arrow,
Cupid
Knowing if you are into someone is different for everyone. If there is someone who you might suspect you have feelings for, chances are you have feelings for them. However, if you’re afraid of taking the next step and want reassurance, try seeing how you feel around them. Are you nervous around this person? Do you seem happier than usual around them? If you feel different around this person than you do around normal friends, you could have feelings for them.
Shooting you with an arrow,
Cupid
What do you do in a relationship?
Dear Romantic,
Relationships vary for everyone. I recommend identifying you and your partner’s love languages. Giving hugs to someone who isn’t comfortable with physical touch might not be your best bet, so finding out how you both feel loved is essential to a healthy relationship. Remember that dates don’t have to involve spending money, you could go on walks together, watch movies at home, the options are endless. As long as you can have honesty, trust and communication, I guarantee you both will be happy.
All my love,
Cupid
Relationships vary for everyone. I recommend identifying you and your partner’s love languages. Giving hugs to someone who isn’t comfortable with physical touch might not be your best bet, so finding out how you both feel loved is essential to a healthy relationship. Remember that dates don’t have to involve spending money, you could go on walks together, watch movies at home, the options are endless. As long as you can have honesty, trust and communication, I guarantee you both will be happy.
All my love,
Cupid
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