The California Department of Public Health released guidance for youth sports activities to re-open including school-based, club and recreational programs. The guidance document may be found here. Youth sports and physical education are permitted only outdoors, and tournaments, events and competitions are not allowed. Physical distancing of at least 6 feet must be maintained at…
The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) has determined, in collaboration with its 10 Sections, that education-based athletics for the 2020-2021 school year will begin with a modified season of sport schedule. The calendar reflects the season for each CIF sport and the last date for Section Championships and Regional/State Championships in those sports where a Regional/State…
By Terry Miller We heard late last week that the beloved head football coach for Arcadia has tendered his resignation, effective immediately. He remains a teacher at the high school. While there has been much speculation about Policky’s decision, Arcadia Weekly requested comment from Ryan Foran, Arcadia Unified School District’s public information officer for comment:…
By Nathan Foster The Arcadia High School varsity volleyball teams had an up and down week to open their season. Both the JV and varsity squads defeated San Marino but dropped their contests against Flintridge Sacred Heart. The Apaches varsity team dominated the San Marino Titans 3-0 (25-12, 25-8, 25-16) on Tuesday at home. The…
By Nathan Foster School is back in session and with it, Arcadia High School athletics will soon be in full swing. Here is a preview for the fall sports at Arcadia. Football The Aztecs 2018 season ended in heartbreak as they lost in the CIF-SS D8 Championship to Kaiser, 35-38. While the season didn’t end…
The league is organized to provide a fun, non-competitive, learning experience. All skill levels are encouraged to participate. Arcadia Girls Volleyball will consist of three combined division teams from all AUSD schools. “A” Division is for participants in grades 7 and 8, the “B” Division is for participants in grades 5 and 6, and “C”…
By Nathan Foster Senior outfielder Dustin Allen is a leader on and off the field for the Arcadia Apaches varsity baseball team. Allen leads by example with his play where he led the team with a .410 batting average last year. “Last season went really well for me, although it started out rough. I struggled…
By Nathan Foster Mikey Easter wants to play professional baseball one day for his favorite club, the New York Yankees. For now, he’s content tearing it up at the high school level for Arcadia. Easter started playing when he was five years old. His whole family, from his grandparents to his parents, are all huge…
By Nathan Foster Preston Howey has video game numbers. The staff ace of Arcadia High School’s baseball team won 13 games last year and lost just one. Howey began playing baseball when he was just 4 years old. After 13 years, he has developed elite pitching skills that culminated last season in a 0.75 ERA,…
By Nathan Foster Arcadia High School had lots of strong action through their springs sports teams. Baseball, boys’ tennis, boys’ volleyball, softball and badminton each notched more than 20 wins during the season. On the diamond, both the baseball and softball teams saw huge numbers from their players. Baseball went 25-2 on the year, falling…
