We “DIG” Coach Tolman
March 19, 2012
By Kristine Anigwe Why do you coach volleyball? “I coach volleyball because it’s a great sport to play and its fun. I have been coaching volleyball for 9 seasons.” Do you like coaching the girls or boys better? “I would have to say the boys because boys are more athletic, stronger, they hit the... Read more »
A true prospect
February 10, 2012
“Jaymee Brugman is currently a senior, she is a remarkable player. I can’t believe shes going to be gone next year, she has made a huge impact to this team ever since her freshman year,” said coach Proudfoot. Q: How many points do you average a game? A: “I average about fourteen points a... Read more »
Water Polo: The Basics
February 9, 2012 • Lotus Rogers, Staff Writer
Out of the many water sports like swimming and diving, only one seems to capture the interests of the few who are aggressive, strong, and love to splash around. Water polo is one of the less recognized sports clubs at DV. There have been record numbers of students who compete in... Read more »
Girls Basketball rising up to their expectations.
January 23, 2012 • Kristine Anigwe, Reporter
Desert vista girls basketball has improved drastically from last year with the current record of 18-4, recently losing to mountain view 70-56. This is a major improvement from last year with the record of 12-16, they have come along way by being dedicated and hardworking. Mesa mountain view game was... Read more »
The Return of Hoopcoming
January 20, 2012 • Amitty Tam, Reporter
Students all over DV thought that Hoopcoming and Prom were going to be the only dances we would have this year. Little did they know, Student Council, led by student body president Julia Thatcher, believed that they could make another dance happen. Hoopcoming is back due efforts of Student Council asking... Read more »
Hoopcoming game sparks excitement across school
January 20, 2012 • Natalie Marsh, Staff Writer
By Natalie Marsh With a record of fourteen wins and seven losses, the Boy’s Varsity Basketball team has been on a role. After winning 58-57 against our biggest rivals, Mountain Pointe, the Boy’s basketball team will be celebrating their next home game with Hoopcoming. The theme for this year’s... Read more »
Chicks with Sticks
January 18, 2012 • Lotus Rogers, Reporter
By:Lotus Rogers Staff Writer For the more aggressive ladies out there, it is the closest sport to football for a girl here on campus. Although it is a popular sport for many boys, don’t underestimate DV Girls Lacrosse. This action-packed sport is perfectly designed for girls who love to be intimidated,... Read more »
Multisport athletes go from one high profile team to the next
December 14, 2011 • Jordan Rydman, Reporter
The season ended with a bang as the varsity football team viciously took victory from the Hamilton Huskies at the state championship. The boys have turned in their uniforms, and put the ball away for now—but for some athletes, they’ve put away the football and taken out the basketball. Thunder struck... Read more »
Courtyard Painted with Spirit
December 6, 2011 • Jordan Rydman, Reporter
Desert Vista fall sports didn’t end quietly as both the varsity football team and the marching band took home victory over the rest of Arizona and many of the other teams came in as runners-up. No season bringing this much victory could go un-noticed, and if won’t be forgotten any time soon. In fact,... Read more »
Grades overwhelming
December 2, 2011
“Playing a sport is like having a job, you have to be responsible, honest and try your best at all times,” said Emily Wolph, a sophmore. Many students are playing sports and it’s important to stay stress free. Staying stress free is eliminating all the stress, for example, studying before a test... Read more »




