The James Logan Courier

By Vicente Marcelo, Courier Sports Writer

The James Logan Colts Varsity Girls Softball Team has had a great season so far. One of the reasons for their success is because of the veterans on the team.

For example, Alex Stange is a senior, and this is her fourth year on the varsity squad. She's expected not only to produce on the field but also to lead the underclassmen. And that includes setting an example both on and off the field.

Alex was chosen by coach Teri Johnson to be one of the team's three captains.

By Samuel Jue, Courier Sports Editor

The Lady Colts rallied late to knock off Newark Memorial Thursday evening 12-2 with a cut-short six inning game.

Logan ace Stephanie Barnes pitched a complete game allowing two earned runs while going 3-5, 1 RBI and 2 Runs scored with the bat.

The Lady Colts jumped out in front early with three runs in the first three innings to take a 3-0 lead entering the fourth. Barnes who had been in cruise control, surrendered a two-run triple to Lady Cougar Julissa Sclafani to see her lead trimmed down to one.

By Samuel Jue, Courier Sports Editor

Many variables swirled in the field Wednesday evening when the Colts hosted the Washington Huskies, but none of it phased Logan enough as they stormed back late to claim a 15‑8 win.

The victory gave Logan it’s 33rd consecutive Mission Valley Athletic League win and also was win number 300 for Logan Coach John Goulding.

By Vicente Marcelo, Courier Sports Writer

The James Logan Colts Boys Varsity Volleyball Team defeated the Moreau Mariners last night at the Guy Emanuele Pavilion.

They beat the Mariners four games to one. The scores were 25-16, 29-27, 27-25, and 25-19. This win moved the Colts to an 8 and 6 overall record.

It also gives the Colts a boost as they head into Thursday night's game against the Mission San Jose Warriors.

By Vicente Marcelo, Courier Sports Writer

The Lady Colts softball team is determined to claim a league crown and go undefeated in MVAL play this year.

Coming off a first-place finish at the Reno tournament, in which Logan went 6-0, the Colts set the tone with a pair of runs in the first inning en route to a 9-0 victory over host Washington in opening MVAL action Tuesday afternoon.

"Getting runs early helps out a lot," Barnes said. "It allows me to relax and gives me room to breathe."

By Cameron Lacson, Courier Sports Writer

The James Logan Colts’ Varsity Boys volleyball team will be playing in a match against the Moreau Mariners on Tuesday. The game will proceed at 6:30 pm in the Logan Pavilion.

Logan’s opposite hitter, Senior Mohammed Lodin said, “I feel nervous because we need to work on some minor things, but excited because we find out where our level of playing is at.”

By Rechie Cruz, Courier Staff Writer

As their season begins, the Logan Badminton team is playing and training for a new head coach and has started the new season off with back-to-back wins, beating Kennedy, 17-0, and Washington, 16-1.

The Colts face the number one team in the league, Mission San Jose, on Thursday.

Kim Van Nguyen, the former assistant coach, this year has been given the chance to lead the Badminton brigade as the head coach. Many new things are expected from this change and positive energy is being spread.


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By Vicente Marcelo, Courier Sports Writer

In order to make the "Wall of Fame" in the James Logan High wrestling room, you have to do one of two things: win a North Coast Section title or place in the top eight at state finals.

It is very difficult to earn a spot on the wall of fame. It is also an award that is not given out every year.

For James Logan Colt Wrestler Lawrence Blanco, a spot will be reserved for him after he won the section title two weeks ago. However, Lawrence wants more than a section title and a spot on the Wall of Fame.

By Samuel Jue, Courier Sports Editor

The Serra Padres scored early and often on their way to a 8-3 win over the Logan Colts Wednesday night at the East Bay Classic tournament.

Serra’s Kevin McAlindon, Tony Renda and Ryan Palermo each drove in a pair of runs for the victorious Pads.

Serra’s first inning rally started with a two-run single from Renda. Kevin McAlindon and David Diapola followed with an RBI each afterwards to chase Logan starting pitcher Roberto Padilla out of the game.

The scoring would not stop there however. Serra continued to onslaught the next inning by pushing across two more runs and taking a 6-0 lead.

By Vicente Marcelo, Courier Sports Writer

Senior Jonathan Laureta‑Revelo finished off his high school wrestling career strong and impressive.

Jonathan has struggled the last three seasons due to injury such as a hyper‑extended elbow and a torn finger. He was unable to finish his first three seasons as a Colt wrestler. “These injuries just made me want to work harder. I didn’t want my last season to be like my freshman, sophomore and junior year," Jonathon said.

By Denay Harris, Courier Staff Writer

As spring sports are beginning to roll around at James Logan, one of the most important of the upcoming spring sports involves the James Logan swim team. The Logan swim team consists of the Junior Varsity Girls team, the Junior Varsity Boys team, the Varsity Girls team and the Varsity Boys team.

Last season in the MVAL championships the varsity girls took sixth place, beating Kennedy, while American High School, Newark Memorial High School, Washington High School and Mission San Jose placed ahead, with Mission San Jose taking first. The varsity boys took fifth place, beating American High School and Kennedy High School, but were beaten by Newark Memorial High School, Irvington high school, Washington High School, and Mission San Jose.