As specialization has crept into the fabric of American athletics, many athletes simply aren’t playing multiple sports. At North High School, one athlete is going against the grain and proving that an individual can compete in multiple sports and be successful in all of them. Senior, Hailee Sliter is leaving her mark as one of the best athletes in Kern County and in North High’s history as she has competed in 5 varsity sports this year. It no longer is “Bo Knows” - it now is “Hailee Knows”.

So, what is the overall impact of Moises Medrano and Cade Sakamoto on the athletic landscape of Highland High School? “Together, they have been on 10 SEYL Championship teams, have each one a CIF Central Section Valley Championship, and have accounted for some unbelievably memorable moments,” states a proud Athletic Director, Steve Matney, “Through their success they have definitely helped to steer our culture into an expectation of success of our programs. Our athletic teams go out expect to win at almost any contest and these two have been a big part of this across the board.”

A tough opponent is what the Arvin Bears have become. Entering into today’s game against Shafter High School, the Arvin Bears had a 2018 record of 21-5 with a league record of 9-2. “This current team is just a good group of young men that work together and do everything that they can to benefit the team,” states Lopez, “They are a very tight, close knit group, they call each other family and they are constantly picking each other up, even when things aren’t going our way.” However, little did Coach Lopez and his team know that it would be a classic game for the Arvin Bears against the Shafter Generals, truly showing that this is a team and program that needs to be recognized.

For Stockdale High School, two Mustangs have demonstrated what it means to be “Branded by Excellence." Aaliyah Wilson and Sean Mullen have left an incredible mark as Mustangs on athletics in Kern County. They gallop towards the PAC 12 to play in one of the top conferences in collegiate sports with tenacity, determination, mental toughness, and the ability to compete among the best.