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Dorsey Dons Head To Open Division Playoffs

Amanda Scurlock, Sports WriterFebruary 17, 2016

The efforts of the Dorsey Dons boys basketball team (23-6 overall, 12-0 Coliseum) earned them a number 4 seed in the Open Division playoffs. The Dons are 60th in the state and will face the Taft Toreadors (25-5 overall, 10-0 West Valley League) on Saturday. Dorsey has 10 players than returned from last season; the entire team consists of seven seniors and seven juniors. The Dons also had a strong campaign during the 2014-2015 season, according to head coach Kevin Gibson. “We had a good year last year, but we got crushed by Westchester in the semi-finals last year, so

Basketball Sports

Hawkins Girls Basketball Flaunt Chemistry and Talent

Amanda Scurlock, Sports WriterJanuary 27, 2016

After only playing in the Coliseum League for one season, the Augustus Hawkins Hawks Girls Basketball team (9-3 overall, 4-2 Coliseum League) have been excelling among their league opponents. The Hawks recently endured their third loss of the season after playing against View Park (11-4 overall, 4-0 Coliseum League). A steady chemistry among the players both on and off the court has made the Hawks a contending team in the Coliseum league. Senior co-captain Teresa Becerra recalled her sophomore year when the team was taught to vent their troubles to one another. “We were all together, like if something happens

High School Sports

Hawkins Girls Volleyball Competes in Coliseum League

Amanda Scurlock, Sports WriterOctober 29, 2015

The Augustus Hawkins Varsity women’s volleyball team found itself fighting for redemption during the second round of the Coliseum League games. “Our record doesn’t necessarily show the abilities of the team,” said head coach Cheylinel Gaston. Gaston has been coaching the team since the inception of the program. The team consists of 12 players, six of whom are seniors. Six members played under the tutelage of Gaston during the previous season. Communication skills are strong among the team, according to senior setter Ciera King. “We know how to help each other because of last year,” said King. During the games