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Bishop Amat High School has seen a surge of activity and achievements in both academics and athletics over the past week.
- CIF Championships: Social media activity on X (formerly Twitter) peaked this week as the Bishop Amat community celebrated a historic "double" in section titles. The boys basketball and soccer programs were highlighted by local sports reporters for their recent championship successes.
- College Counseling: The Bishop Amat Counseling and College Center departments have been highly active on Instagram (@bishop.amat.counseling), providing daily updates on college application deadlines and financial aid resources for the senior class.
- Scholarship Webinar: On March 4, the school hosted a successful "Secrets to Winning a Scholarship" webinar led by expert Dan Levy, offering students and parents strategies for securing college funding.
- Student Journalism: The school's student newspaper, "The Lance," published new reports this week covering the latest campus ministry visits and the soccer team's deep playoff run.
Sports
The Lancers have been competing at a high level across multiple spring and winter sports programs.
- Boys Basketball: After winning the CIF Southern Section Division 2 title on February 28, the Lancers fell to Crespi 83-66 in the first round of the CIF State Division I Championships on March 3.
- Boys Soccer: The team secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Godinez Fundamental in the state playoffs on March 3. However, their season concluded on March 7 with a 2-1 loss to Los Alamitos in the Southern California Regional Division III final.
- Softball: The Lady Lancers continued their hot streak with an 11-5 victory over Agoura on March 5. The team is currently preparing for a high-profile matchup against St. Joseph later this month.
- Baseball: The varsity baseball team earned a 3-2 victory over St. Bernard on March 3, showcasing strong pitching and defensive play early in the league season.
- Track and Field: Bishop Amat hosted La Salle for a dual meet on March 4. Notable performances included Miguel Tellez and Anthony Cano, who recorded top times in the 100-meter dash.
- Wrestling: Recent school reports confirmed a dominant season for the wrestling program, with the boys team securing the Mission League title and the girls team winning the Almont League title.
Community
Bishop Amat continues to foster a strong sense of service and "Amat Family" spirit through upcoming events and retreats.
- Footprints Walk: The annual Bishop David O'Connell Memorial Footprints Walk is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, at Kiefer Stadium. The event will raise funds for Catholic Charities of Los Angeles to support those experiencing homelessness.
- Junior Emmaus Retreat: Campus Ministry finalized preparations this week for the Junior Emmaus retreat, which will take place from March 10 to March 12 in Silverado, California.
- Mini College Fair: A specialized college fair for students will be held in the school library on Tuesday, March 10, featuring representatives from several regional universities.
- Dodger Stadium Night: The school has officially announced "Amat Family Night" at Dodger Stadium for April 13, where the community will gather to watch the Dodgers face the New York Mets.
- Performing Arts: The drama department has begun promoting its upcoming spring production of "Frozen," with tickets expected to go on sale in the coming weeks.