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Spotlight
Athlete: Jarrod Swanson
by Adam Hill

In one of the toughest leagues
in the nation, hardly anything can slow up Jarrod Swanson,
except for rain. Swanson has continued to contribute much offensively
and defensively to this season’s superior varsity baseball team.
Hitting in the heart of the order is an everyday thing for Swanson.
He is hitting over .500 with a skyrocketing on base percentage.
At 6’ 4”, Swanson has earned his name as one of the most feared
hitters in the West Catholic Athletic League. Coach Jeremy
Cunningham will never forget Swanson’s at bat last year
against Jared Lansford of St. Francis, when Swanson
hit a monster shot that cleared the fence with no problem. Swanson
also has a great presence behind the dish when he catches, which
allows his pitchers to stay calm and competitive.
Voted as one of the Puma All-Americans, Swanson has constantly
been receiving offers from various colleges such as Masters, St.
Joseph, UC Riverside and many more.
“Jarrod has been in the varsity program since sophomore year.
We all look up to him to make plays and come up big in clutch
situations. Not only is he a great player, he’s also my best friend,”
said senior outfielder Danny Brassfield. Swanson
is a very hard worker, possesses great leadership skills and is
very well liked by everyone. With a sense of humor, Swanson brings
a smile into the baseball clubhouse everyday. In 2004, Swanson
was part of the second team all-league, and in 2005, the first
team all-league. Swanson looks forward to his next years in college
baseball and has dreams to win a CCS championship for his last
year in high school baseball.
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Battle Cry Calls for
All to Stand
Thousands of people crammed into a crowded stadium with rain pouring
on top their heads. People just outside the wall have banners
and signs protesting the very presence of those inside. A scene
like this is intense.
This was the backdrop for the Battle Cry stadium event in San
Francisco. Among the thousands of teenagers attending the concert/worship
event were dozens of Valley Christian students. Freshmen, sophomores,
juniors, and seniors all came together for two days of meeting
with God.
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The varsity baseball team is continuing their already great season.
With a few tough losses the team is easily recovering. The team
cannot wait to continue their WCAL season.
On Saturday March 25, Valley played Sacred Heart Cathedral at
home. The team was able to easily pull off a 14-1 win. After being
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against the Bells, but in the end, the leading score did not fall
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Imagine trudging through a swamp waist deep with nothing
to guide you but your compass. It is night, and you have to use
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such as this when he joined the army.
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