By Darius Sims
On October 24, 2014, the Hubbard Greyhounds football team beat Harper High School 34-12 for the first round of city playoffs. Whenever the two teams meet, the game is called “The Big Red Bowl” and the winner receives the trophy. The last time the two teams met was 10 years ago and Harper has held the trophy since then. Winning this game was a great achievement, not only because of the trophy, but because the team had not won a playoff game since 2011. Senior Rashawn Williams said, “It was a spectacular feeling. I was just more than happy to go out and get a victory with my brothers.” The key players of the game were Jacquelle Smith, Brandon Pettis, and Raymond Abraham. Smith threw for 42 yards, rushed for 71 yards, rushed for 1 touchdown, and had 6 tackles. Pettis had 13 carries, rushed for 110 yards, had 2 touchdowns, and recorded 9 tackles. Abraham had 4 carries, rushed for 26 yards, 1 touchdown, 13 receiving yards, 9 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, and 1 fumble recovery. Head Coach Elton Harris said, “The offense did pretty well. We rushed for 450 all-purpose yards. The defense’s performance was much better because we shut down one of the top offenses in the city.”
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The boys soccer team is being coached once again by Mr. Ocampo after a brief absence from last year’s season. “It feels good to be coach once again,” Coach Ocampo said. “I put a lot into the soccer program over the years and it’s nice to be able to continue helping Hubbard be a success.” The team started their pre-season in early August and will be playing during the fall. The team’s goal is to win a state regional plaque, but it’s not going to be easy. They have to work and train hard if they’re going to want to win. This year’s soccer season is important to Coach Ocampo because he said, “we finished 3rd in City and we’ll play in 2A (2A is a group that is based on the population of a school’s enrollment and there are 3 total groups 1A, 2A, and 3A). This means we have a good chance of winning state this year.” However, the boys soccer team’s first state game on October 22, 2014 was a disappointing outing for the Hubbard soccer team. Although they lost 2-1 against Riverside Brookfield, the players gave it their all and never gave up. Even when time was running out, the Greyhounds were trying to score a goal for the tie. There were some good shots by Erick Perez, Div.507, and some great saves by the Hubbard goal keeper, Gerardo Gutierrez, Div.508. Gerardo Gutierrez said, “It was maybe the most intense game of my high school career. I’m sure all my senior teammates can relate. It was sad to realize that a couple mistakes, including mine, led to the loss we didn’t deserve.” After the loss, the team was hurt, but they kept their heads up. As for the younger students that were in the team, this was a learning experience if they want to get another chance to win state next year. Coach Ocampo said the best part of coaching the team is getting to train new players and getting to know the students better outside the classroom. For many of the players, it’s their last year playing and they have mixed feelings. Jose Gomez, Div.511, said “this being my last year at Hubbard and playing for the soccer team, it’s a feeling that can’t be described. Although, we had a great run these past three years, this year is where it counts the most because not only are we trying to win a state regional plaque, but we are also trying to have something to come back to at Hubbard after graduation.” For the seniors, it was a great experience being in the Hubbard boys soccer team. The team had many fun moments, a lot of team bonding, but above all, they played their hearts out in every game. ![]() BY ANGEL ARELLANO Dedication, motivation, and inspiration are what you will find in Hubbard athlete Joshua Land. Land, running back for Hubbard’s successful football team, suffered a violent injury to the right ankle leaving him with a line of stitches. The incident occurred suddenly when players failed to block Joshua leaving him exposed to a tackle. The injury was braced and he was bound to a wheelchair. When he was asked to describe his pain he replied, “On a scale from 1-10 , it was definitely a 10.” Joshua explained that at first he did not feel the injury but when he took a look at the injury, he immediately felt an intense pain that he had never felt before and could not describe. While this caused Joshua to be out of the game for a while, this did not affect Josh’s determination and love for the game. “I do not think this will stop me. I feel confident and ready to get back on the field.” As Joshua Land waited to recover from his ankle injury, he always kept a positive attitude and an inspiring smile. ![]() By Charles Allen The girls softball team has been working hard every day since the beginning of spring. As a result of their hard work they’re 14-0 and are the Conference Champs; the first time the Lady Greyhounds have won Conference in 8 years. Coach Brown said, “It was a great feeling to win the conference.” Alexandra Moreno, Div 407 said, “it feels amazing winning Conference and also knowing that we will graduate leaving an unforgettable memory behind.” The Lady Greyhounds were prepared go- ing into the city playoffs. The hype for the city playoff game was very high and the girls were excited to play, but the Lady Greyhounds lost to Agricultural Science H.S on Monday, May 19th in the first round of the city playoffs. The team was upset about the loss, but now have now turned their attention to face Washington H.S. The team feels that they should be able to make a deep state playoff run and is hoping that they can bring back a state championship. I interviewed Coach Brown on this season: Q: What made you want to coach girls softball? A: It’s just something I always wanted to do. Q: What is it about this group of girls that make them special? A: The senior leadership on the team is great. Q: What growth have you seen in the girls over the years? A: The team has come more together this over the years and it really paid off this year. Q: What do it mean to you to win Conference after not winning it the past couple years? A: It feels great, but most of all I’m just happy that these group of seniors can graduate being Conference Champs. ![]() By QiXin Liang The Hubbard Math Team is a club sponsored by Ms. Ni who prepares the students to compete in the City of Chicago Math League. This season, the math team took 2nd place for algebra 2 & pre-calculus. Ms. Ni explained, “We work on challenging problems. There are five contests for the entire year. Every other month, the team had to go to University of Illinois at Chicago for a city wide math competition. The problems are difficult and the students are only given 50 minutes to complete them. “For students who want challenge and having something positive to put on the resume when they apply college, they recommend to their peers in their classes.” Math team member Wenzhou Zhang, Div. 505, stated that being in the Math Team “was quite great; I will definitely participate in next year. Ms. Ni taught us a lot of new material that we never covered outside the math team. She gives as CCML practice worksheets to practice and always explains things that I don’t know or confused. Ms. Ni said any students interested in math to come check out the team in room 205 after school Thursdays. ![]() By Alexandra Romo For many years, Hubbard’s J.R.O.T.C. program has been the only Chicago Public Schools to attend the annual All Services National High School Drill Team Championships in Daytona Beach, Florida. Being in the Master’s Division, the drill teams have made an outstanding impression representing our school. They compete against the best high school drill teams in the nation for the chance to be named National Champions. Retired Lieutenant Colonel John Wargo and his cadets dedicate themselves to the many drill teams in the program. They begin practice while visiting a historical Fort in Florida. at 6 in the morning on school days for about 1 to 2 hours. Practice may even take place during vacation days if the building is open. For many seniors, this was an everyday routine for four years. “No one can really do what we do if you think about it. And it’s amazing to think that you’re a part of something different,” comments Regimental Commander, Cadet Colonel Amanda Valencia, Div. 402, about competing at Nationals. With all the beautiful distractions in Daytona Beach, Blacksheep, H-Squad, and Scarlett Griffin members disciplined themselves by practicing in the Florida weather and then enjoying free time after. Those hours of practice did not go to waste for two of our H-Squaders, Cadet Command Sergeant Major David Sanchez, Div. 407, and Cadet Captain Salvador Villareal, Div. 405, placed 5th in the Armed Duet competition. Their accomplishment was even broadcast nationally on DrillNation.net for many to see at home. Considering that drilling takes a vast amount of discipline and practice, 5th place in the Master’s Division of The Nationals is something to be exceptionally proud of. Colonel Wargo has done an exceptional job with the J.R.O.T.C. program. The cadets have proudly represented our school with their hard work and dedication. ![]() By Luis Aguayo HE SHOOTS AND HE SCORES!! On April 18, 2014, Hubbard High School had their very first Students vs. Staff Basket- ball Game. Students signed up quickly leaving the students lineup two sheets long, however, and a few cuts had to be made to shorten the team down to one page. The staff lineup had “The Dream Team” said Mr. Sabanagic. Before the game, Mr. Sabanagic stated, “I am going to take tremendous joy in schooling the student body.”Mr. Benson celebrating after shooing back-to-back 3 pointers. During warm ups before the game, the students started a little trash talk with the staff, but that didn’t stop the staff from going on a 12-0 run 5 minutes into game. The staff continued their hot streak in the beginning of the first quarter, but the students rallied in the beginning of the second quarter. With the score 34-36 during halftime, the staffs had come together and encourage one another. That little huddle of encouragement had the staff come out flying from the gates with a 14-3 run 2 minutes in the beginning of the third quarter, but that big lead didn’t get far when the students re-took the lead in the beginning of the fourth quarter. The three point battle began when Mr. Sabanagic shot two back to back 3’s. Julius Ruiz shot a 3 pointer to answer Mr. Sabanagic’s 3 pointers. Mr. Benson, aka The White Mamba, shot 2 back to back 3’s as well replying to Julius Ruiz’s 3 pointer. The game was a close one but the students lost to the staff 58-52 with Mr. Sabanagic voted the Most Valuable Player of the game. After the game, the Cavalier asked Mr. Sabanagic how he felt being voted MVP for the staff. Mr. Sabanagic said, “I felt very confident against the students and next time the staff will play seriously because this time we took it easy on them.” He continued to add insult to injury by stating: “There should be more games with students vs. staff because it’s nice to school the students.” Mr. Sabanagic stated that he practiced to play against the students. “I play basketball ever once or twice a week and I coached basketball at Concordia University for the last 6 years. Basketball is my first love and passion.” ![]() By Willie Clay With water polo season coming fast, the boys’ water polo team practices every day in order to become better. Because of all the returning players, there are big expectations for this upcoming season. In 2012-2013, the team had an even keel year with a 12-12 record. Second year player and defense man, David Ponce, Div.406, said, “It was kind of challenging; we really didn’t know anything about water polo. I’ve watched it on T.V., but the rules are kind of confusing”. Coach Robyn stated, “My players right now are the same players from last year. We are progressing very well and learning the game even better.” A lot of work is being put in by the team, and they expect to have a great turnout this year. ![]() By Alexandra Romo The boys’ volleyball team training has just begun, and they have plenty of spirit for their upcoming season. “We’re communicating better and working harder this year,” says varsity player Michael Ocampo,Div. 404, about the team’s improvement. Such optimism is a great way to start off the season. However, this is a very unique season for them since the lineup is different from previous years and the schedule is shortened. “No season is really ever the same,” says Angel Alicia, Div. 404. As result of the shortened season,our Greyhounds will only be playing each school once, instead of usually competing twice. “It’s good for us because we had issues defeating some teams the second time around,” Angel comments on the upside to having a shortened season. All in all, there is a lot that can happen throughout this season for our Greyhounds. As the season approaches, we can only hope for the best of the boys’ volleyball season. ![]() By Frida Morales Can you imagine acting as an attorney in front of a real judge and having the spotlight on you? Most of us don’t even think of becoming lawyers or going to court. It takes guts to go up and act like you know exactly what you’re doing. Hubbard’s Mock Trial team has won city trial 23 times and county 3 times. This year our team was ready to go into competition. Mr. Fitz said “We have been city champions for twelve years in a row except for last year, but this year we will work harder and do better.” On March 17, Hubbard’s Mock Trial went to the Daley Center to participate in the city trial. The plaintiff side (the party that is suing) went against Jones College Prep High School and the defendant (the party who is being sued) competed against Lake View High School. There is no talking once court begins;it’s up to the attorneys and witnesses to prove their case. After four long hours, the trial was over and all the teammates could do was wait for the results. Finally, the news had arrived that Hubbard’s Mock Trial team lost, but this isn’t the end. The fact that students from a CPS school went to performed a trial at a court and were able to speak up and look up to a real judge takes courage and Hubbard won at heart. Pictures are not allowed in the courtroom! The mock trial takes a lot of preparation. New attorneys have to learn how to present evidence and persuasively argue their case. The judge and fellow evaluators grade each team. Attorneys are being judged on how well you present the case, the way you are dressed, objections and answers, the clarity of voice, and the opening and closing statement. Each person is graded from the scale 1-10, and the team with strongest attorneys and best witnesses win. Since the team lost and the season is over, Mr. Fitz will teach economics instead of law. All of us will have a fake wedding and will have to take care of a rotten egg. If the egg breaks, we will have to go on trial for manslaughter. Despite the stress of the trial, Mr. Fitz tries to make his class feel more confi dent and closer to each other. Mr. Fitz always says, “The only dumb question is the one you don’t ask.” |
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