Football makes CIF

By Emanuel Ruiz

On Saturday October 25, the Saddleback football team beat Calvary Chapel by a score of 59-47 at Segerstrom’s football stadium.  The victory qualified the to advance to CIF competition.

The Roadrunners were ahead throughout the game, never letting Calvary either tie the game or got ahead. In the first quarter, Saddleback scored a three touchdowns while Calvary only cored one. In the second quarter, Saddleback scored two more touchdowns and a field goal while Calvary only scored six points, ending the first half with a score of 38-13.

In the third quarter, Saddleback scored two more touchdowns while Calvary scored two more touchdowns and two field goals, bringing them closer. Finally in the fourth quarter, Saddleback scored one more time. Calvary scored a touchdown with a two point conversion, but it wasn’t enough to bring them ahead.

“I felt accomplished, our first goal to make it it to CIF was achieved. The hard work we put in before the season paid off.” said quarterback Johnny Rojas. He looks forward to, “Passing the first round of CIF and making it into Quarter Finals.”

Linebacker and fullback, Chris Rios said, “I felt great, a feeling that I can’t explain.” He continued with, “I’m looking forward to the competition out there, its going to be a great experience.”

Saddleback Football on a Hot Streak

By Emanuel Ruiz

At our Homecoming game on Friday October 10, the Saddleback varsity football team beat Godinez by a score of 37-21 at the Segerstrom High School stadium. In the first quarter of the game, Godinez scored two touchdowns which, followed by a third in the second quarter. It wasn’t until the third quarter that the Roadrunners answered back with a touchdown of their own. Finally in the fourth and final quarter of the game, Saddleback took scored 30 points to take the win 37-21.

Saddleback’s other amazing win was against Laguna Beach, by a score of 38-31.  In the first quarter the score was 14-7 Saddleback. At halftime the score was 21-10.  After the third quarter it was 27-17, and the game ended with a 38-31 Saddlebacks victory.  It was the first time the Roadrunners have beaten Laguna since joining the Orange Coast League.

Saddleback gets earthquake ready

By Micki Souvannavong

On Thursday, October 16, the state of California participated in the “The Great California Shakeout.” The Shakeout is an annual event that prepares and reminds the residents of California on how to deal with an earthquake in case of emergencies.

Students practiced taking shelter under their desks

Schools, communities and workplaces have registered to practice earthquake safety at http://www.shakeout.org. There are over 10.4 million registered participants in the Shakeout.

Mr. Luis Contreras ensures all students evacuated safley.

To participate in the Shakeout everyone performs the basics of earthquake safety. This includes practicing the “drop, cover and hold” technique and safely evacuating buildings to the outside, where in a real earthquake debris will not be able to fall on anyone.

Mr. Mel Silva and Mr. Steve Plumey with their classes.

Practicing earthquake drills also allows authorities to check up on procedures and to see if any supplies are outdated.