To be the best, you have to beat the best. At least, that’s how the saying goes. And that saying would be tested this past Tuesday when the Coronado High School girls lacrosse team traveled north up the five to take on Torrey Pines High School.

The two teams already have a bit of history this season, as on March 20, the Islanders came into Torrey Pines and beat the number one team in the county by the final of 8-7.

Since then, some things have changed a bit as the Islander’s torrent start to the season slowed down just a touch as they went 8-4 in conference play, while Torrey would go 11-2

Last week the Coronado High School baseball team came into the week with one goal; take two of three games from Christian High School. With those two wins, the Islanders would be conference champions for the first time since 2019.

Last Saturday the Islander Track & Field Team advanced one girl and nine boys to the CIF Finals at Mt. Carmel High School this Saturday. Head Coach Cameron Gary supplies the details below.

For the Coronado High School swim program, there have been many extraordinarily talented and hallmarked names that have cycled through the BBMAC pool over the years.

All eyes were on Niedermeyer Field this past Thursday night when the Coronado High School girls lacrosse team took the field versus La Jolla High School in the opening round of the CIF Open Division Playoffs.

It was always going to be an uphill battle for the Coronado High School boys lacrosse team in the CIF Open Division Playoffs.

Coming in as the number eight overall seed in the bracket and facing one of the best teams in the country in Bishops High School, advancing past the first round was going to be a daunting task. As in the team’s prior meeting this season, the Islanders were taken to school by the final of 18-5.

So how did our boys in green and white fare this time around? Despite a truly valiant effort, the Islanders would fall in their

The CIF Prelims this weekend at Canyon Hills High School is the qualifying event for the CIF Finals to be held on May 20 at Mt. Carmel High School. Head Track & Field coach, Cameron Gary, details last weeks’ League Finals which was the qualifying event for the CIF Prelims.

League Finals:

The Islanders competed in the City League Varsity League Championship Finals at Madison High School on May 4 and Kearny High School on May 5. The Discus Throw, Triple Jump, and 4x800 Meter Relay were contested on the former date at Madison. The remainder of the events were contested at Kearny on the

Coronado High School baseball Head Coach Morgan Cummins called this past week’s conference series versus Clairemont High School the team’s most crucial game of the season.

The final two regular season games of the Coronado girls lacrosse season were critical. While the ladies in green and white could not bring home a league title, with wins in their final two games, they could grab a high seed in the upcoming CIF Playoffs.

And with the way the Islanders had played this season, a 13-5 record coming into the week with a goal differential of +100, Coronado appeared to be heading for a seed in the CIF Open Division Playoffs.

The 2023 regular season was a good one for the Coronado High School boys lacrosse team. Finishing the season with a record above .500 and some key wins down the stretch versus teams like Patrick Henry and La Jolla, the Islanders found themselves in the thick of the playoff chase.

With just nine games total left in Coronado High School baseball’s 2023 season, wins were needed now more than ever.

The Coronado girls lacrosse senior night game versus La Jolla High School had just about everything Islanders fans wanted and could handle. 

First off, and most importantly, pre-game, the Islanders honored their senior group of Marianna Dick, Megan Kurtz, Katie Potter, and Emma Fabiszak for their contributions and accomplishments during their time in the girl’s lacrosse program. 

And what followed was a high-intensity and stress filled 10-9 overtime victory for the Lady Islanders.

For a town full of kids raised by the water, the year in and year out expectations for the Coronado High School swim team are always sky-high. 

But even with those lofty expectations, these Islanders continue to deliver each season, with the 2023 season being no exception. 

In last week’s Conference Swim Finals, the Islanders showcased their talent once again and, as a result, will have 18 athletes compete in this week’s CIF Finals.

There were several strong performances in the pool last Friday night, but perhaps the most dominant

On a senior night, you always want to pick up a win. No matter if it’s ugly, pretty, or thrilling. And for the Coronado High Schools boys lacrosse team, who is in the thick of a CIF playoff chase, getting a win for the seniors was not only wanted but also needed.

Before the Wednesday night game, the Islanders honored their four seniors; Derek Sandie, Charley Kobets, Skye Streighleif, and Fausto Villalobos, for their

The Coronado girls lacrosse team has been on fire this season, something I think we can all agree on.

With a record of 8-3, the girls in green and white had set themselves up in a fantastic spot heading into the conference play portion of their season.

However, in a conference filled with talented squads such as Scripps Ranch, Poway, and Cathedral, the remainder of their season would be filled with tests. Tests that, if played right, would make them better and give them the opportunity to earn one of the top seeds in the CIF playoffs.

As Coronado Islander baseball’s Head Coach Morgan Cummins eluded to last week, the team’s first league series of 2023 would be a dog fight against Scripps Ranch High due to how similar the teams matched up on paper. 

One. Two. Three. Count them; with the Coronado Islander boys volleyball team’s 3-0 victory over West Hills, they extended their winning streak to three games and continued their dominance over the City League.

Last week the track & field teams competed in the final league cluster of the season on Thursday, followed by the country-wide Frosh/Soph meet on Saturday. Head coach Cameron Gary details the performance of the team below. Our league championship meet will be on May 5, but there is a City Conference JV championship meet that several of our athletes who don’t qualify for the league

This past Friday, April 21, the Coronado High School swim team honored their 2023 seniors on Senior Night vs. La Jolla High School.

Among the seven seniors honored on the team were Kylie Guess, Jake Finch, Tayah Bubulka, Alexis Hammond, Olivia Parr, Samuel Quarles, and Zoe Searles.

The group of seven has made up a strong core for the Coronado Swim team since their arrival on campus back in 2019.

With yet another strong season here in 2023 and the conference preliminaries and CIF meets right around the corner, several

The Coronado boys lacrosse team came into this past week of games continuing to ride the wave of “win-loss” like they had for most of the 2023 season.

Last Thursday, the Track & Field team competed in their penultimate league match-up with a dual meet at Madison High School. Then, on Saturday, several Islanders qualified for our largest (and last) Invitational meet of the year, the Jim Cerveny Invite at Mission Bay High School. Our head coach, Cameron Gary, chronicles the details of both events below.

Next Thursday, our final cluster meet with Christian and Crawford will be the last outing for many of the JV kids. One of the most challenging events of the local season to

The Coronado Islanders and the Point Loma Pointers. They’re like oil and water; they don’t go together and certainly don’t seem to enjoy one another’s company.

Coronado Athletics has a long, storied history of Championships. In almost every sport, a CIF banner hangs in the Islander’s gym. But no sport may be more iconic and synonymous with the City and Coronado High School than the water polo program.

From producing a bundle of CIF Championships and multiple Olympic athletes, there is little debate that it is the most dominant and iconic sport in Coronado High School history.

And now, perhaps the program’s most recognized and accomplished player will be back with the program, this time as a head coach. This past week, Coronado High School Alum, five-time Olympian, 2008 Olympic Silver Medalist, and Former Team USA Water Polo Captain Jesse Smith was named the new Coronado High School boys and girls water polo coach.

It seems recently that every game the Coronado High School girls lacrosse team plays in is a dog fight, as three of their last four games have been decided by less than three goals each time.

And with the number 11 team in the state, Marin Catholic High School, coming into town on Wednesday night the Islanders were yet again tested, but yet again fell just short as they lost to the visiting Cougars 14-13 in overtime.

In the first half, both teams would get off to hot starts offensively, with Coronado netting

If you read along in last week’s edition of the Eagle & Journal, you would have seen or taken note of the hot start the Islanders girls lacrosse team was off to this season.

A 6-0 team, a top 25 team in the county by MaxPreps, and boasting some of the best talent in San Diego County. It seemed as if nothing could stop them.

Well, sometimes hot streaks hit a bump in the road, which was something this team showed briefly as they dropped their opening two matches of the week to Sacred Heart Academy and Cathedral. A writer’s jinx? Maybe.

Head Coach, Cameron Gary, details the adventures of our athletes at the second league cluster with Crawford, Kearny, and Lincoln. Last week I jumped ahead a month and gave the wrong dates for our upcoming meets; they’re in April, not May. We have a dual meet with Madison on April 13, the Cerveny Invite on April 15, another league Cluster on April 22, and the Frosh/Soph Championships on April 22. Beginning in May, we’ll be in the League and CIF championship meets. For a full calendar and photos of all our meets, visit our public website at IslanderTrack.com.

Meet Recap From Head Coach Cameron Gary:

This week the Islanders participated in a cluster meet with

The Coronado Islander boys volleyball season has been one of peaks and valleys. At different times the Islanders have been able to string together two winning streaks of at least three games.

Coming into Friday night’s game versus Carlsbad High School, the Islander boys lacrosse team was in need of a win. A pick-me-up, if you will.

After falling to Poway 14-8 earlier in the week, the Islander’s record sat at 5-4; thus, with a win, they would climb back to two games above .500. Or with a loss, drop

In recent years, the term “Championship Hangover” has become common in the world of sports.

Head Coach Cameron Gary details the performances of the Islanders’ skeleton crew at the UC invite last Saturday. Our next two meets will be league competitions on May 6 and 13, followed by the Jim Cervany Invite on May 15. For photos of all of our meets as well as a schedule of competitions, visit our public website at IslanderTrack.com.

The Islander baseball game this past Monday marked the first of the storied Lions Tournament. For those who may be unaware of the tourney, it was founded in 1951 and is the oldest and largest high school tournament in the United States.

Look, folks, it’s no secret that the Coronado High School girls lacrosse team has been hot to start the 2023 season.

Entering the week, the Islanders held a 5-0 record and a goal differential of +33. In those wins, the Islanders have also shown the ability to win in numerous ways.

They’ve shown to be comfortable in slow grinding games with their 8-7 victories over top county teams like Torrey Pines in San Marcos High School. But have also displayed the ability to boat race teams, exemplified by their double-digit wins over Del Norte and Santa Fe Christian High School.

Another week and yet another win for the Coronado Islanders baseball team. No, it wasn’t an undefeated week as many Islander fans have become used to, but it was still a strong 1-1 week thanks to the Islanders win over Olympian High School by the final of 11-4.

The Coronado High School boys lacrosse team came into this past week looking to build on their momentum.