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Bishop Amat High School has seen significant achievements and administrative updates over the last week as the spring semester progresses.

Boys Basketball: The Lancers secured the CIF Southern Section Division 2 championship on February 28, 2026, with a commanding 71-48 victory over Hesperia. This marks the program's first section title since 2002, led by standout performances from sophomore Aiden Shaw and freshman Omar Cox-Labomme.
2026-2027 Registration: The school administration announced that the first installment of the registration fee ($400) for the upcoming school year is due by March 13, 2026. Counselors also visited freshman homerooms on March 4 to distribute course registration forms, which are due later this month.
Social Media Highlights: Prominent sports journalists, including Eric Sondheimer, highlighted the basketball team's 'near-perfect' championship performance on X (formerly Twitter), praising the team's young core and defensive poise.

Lancer athletics have been highly active with league play and playoff tournaments across multiple spring sports.

Baseball: The varsity team extended its home winning streak to four games on March 3, 2026, with a 3-2 victory over St. Bernard. Pitcher Raymond Castro threw a complete game, recording eight strikeouts to lead the Lancers in Del Rey League action.
Softball: On February 28, 2026, the Lady Lancers defeated Alta Loma 11-5. Key contributors included Julyssa Jimenez and Aiyana Perez, who both went perfect at the plate to help the team improve their tournament record.
Girls Soccer: The team competed in the Southern Section Division 2 championship game on February 28, 2026, facing off against Newport Harbor in a high-stakes final.
Boys Volleyball: The team split their recent matches, defeating Cathedral 3-1 on February 26 before falling in a competitive 2-0 set against La Salle on March 2, 2026.
Stunt Team: The Lady Lancers stunt team continues its inaugural season as a CIF-sanctioned sport, with recent student newspaper articles highlighting the team's progress in introducing this high-speed competitive cheer discipline to the campus.

The Bishop Amat community is preparing for several upcoming arts and spiritual events throughout the month of March.

Performing Arts: The Bishop Amat Choir is scheduled to host 'A Spring Concert' on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Tickets have been made available through community event platforms.
Spiritual Retreats: The school has 'saved the date' for the upcoming Junior Emmaus Retreat, scheduled for March 10-12, 2026. This three-day spiritual journey is a cornerstone of the junior year experience at Amat.
Amat Family Night: The school announced the upcoming 'Amat Family Night at Dodger Stadium' for April 13, 2026. The community event will feature the Dodgers taking on the New York Mets.
Parent Education: A virtual college presentation for parents of juniors was held on March 2, 2026, providing guidance on the college search process and summer preparation for the senior year.
Bingo Night: The latest parent newsletter included a call for volunteers and sign-ups for the weekly Bingo fundraiser, which continues to support school programs and student scholarships.