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Bronco Baseball, Sports

Bushling, Broncs Blast Bishop

Kern Valley Varsity teams top Bishop Union

April 27, 2016
by Arnie Palu

Rival Kern Valley got the best of the Bishop Broncos Tuesday.  Kern Valley’s varsity baseball and softball teams topped Bishop via the 10-run mercy rule.  Bishop exacted a measure of revenge by winning both JV games.  Bishop Union will continue their home stand Friday hosting Rosamond.  The varsity boys game will be live on AM 1230 KBOV and streamed live here on the listen live link.

Varsity Baseball
Kern Valley 15
Bishop Union 3  (5 innings)

Kern Valley’s Zack Bushling hit a 1st inning breaking ball into the trees outside right field,the rest of his day would be a walk in the park.  Bushling’s 2-run home run started a 3-run first inning and set the stage for a KV win.  After allowing Bushling to rattle the tree limbs in the opening inning the Broncos walked him three times, twice walking Zack intentionally…with the bases loaded.  In a move of ultimate respect, or perhaps fear of property damage, the Broncos choose to walk in a run rather then allow the Kern Valley junior a chance to knock in multiple runs.   Following their 3-run first inning KV scored a single run in the 2nd, three more in the 3rd and blew the game open with a 8-run 4th inning effort.

Statitics
Pitching
Justin Yates, 4 innings pitched, 15 runs, 8 hits, 4 walks, 2 strikeouts.
Zack Deleo, 1 inning pitched, 0 runs, 0 hits, 1 strikeout.

Offense
Patrick Mitton, 1 for 2, single, hit by pitch, run.
Brodie Maloney, 1 for 3, double, RBI, run.
Michael Kubiak, 2 for 3, 2 singles, RBI, 2 run.
Zack Deleo, 1 for 3, single.
Ryan Graves, 1 for 3, single.
Cal Omohundro, 2 for 3, 2 singles, RBI.
Lorenzo Parra, 1 for 2, single.
Peyton Wagoner, hit by pitch.
Aaron Chinzi, walk.

HDL Varsity Baseball Standings
Rosamond 4-0
Kern Valley 3-1
Bishop Union 2-2
California City 1-3
Frazier Mt.  0-4

Varsity Softball
Kern Valley 15
Bishop Union 0 (5 innings)

The Bronco Varsity Girls played with just 9 Tuesday.  Coach Stacy Van Nest indicates the Broncos played well early, but the hard-hitting Broncs pulled away late.

Statistics
Pitching
Little Eva Lent, 5 innings pitched, 10 hits, 2 walks, 5 strikeouts.
Offense
Peyton Tetrick 1 for 2.

Coaches Comments, “We played with 9 again and had three innings of great ball. We were simply out hit today but I know we can adjust and come back stronger the next time we play.  We are now 8-9 overall and 3-1 in league play. Next up Rosamond at home on Friday.”  Stacy Van Nest

JV Softball
Kern Valley 16
Bishop Union 17

Coach Patty Cummings reports that the Bronco JV jumped on top 16-9 and held off a tough KV team 17-16.  Bishop held KV with the potential game tying run on 3rd base.

Winning Pitcher
Selia Amisone
Offensive Statistics
Julie Cepeda,  3 for 3, 2 runs.
Alondra Ojeda,  1 for 2, 2 runs.
Corie Campbell, 1 for 3, 3 runs.
Selia Amisone, 1 for 2, 2 runs.
Drew Dondero, 2 for 3, double, run.
Gracie Soto,  2 runs.
Jasmine Romero, run.
Jenna Andersen, 1 for 1.

Coaches Comments,”It was such a great team effort again by these girls.  Everyone added something to get the win, I’m  so proud of them for their great attitudes and sportsmanship.  The standouts offensively for the day were Julie cepeda going 3 for 3 at the plate and Jenna Andersen driving in the go-ahead run.

JV Baseball
Kern Valley 6
Bishop Union 7

Bishop scored 4 runs in the 5th inning and then the go ahead runs in the 6th.  A Trace Sapp Sacrifice Fly scoring Lukas DiAngelo put the Broncos on top.

Pitching
Trace Sapp, 3 1/3 innings pitched, 3 runs, 4 strikeouts.
Cade Pascale, 2 and 2/3 innings pitched, 2 runs, 4 strikeouts. (Win)
Hunter Beal, 1 inning pitched. 0 runs. (Save)

Offense
Lukas DiAngelo, walk, reached on error, stolen base, 2 runs.
Matt Rosga, 2 walks, 2 runs.
Trace Sapp, 2 for 3, single, double, sacrifice fly, 2 RBI, 3 stolen bases.
Jalen Watterson, 1 for 4, RBI.
Hunter Beall, reached on error, run.
Cade Pascale, reached on error, run.
Christian Landeverde, 2 walks, 2 stolen bases.
Chance Villar, walk.
Odie DeMoss, run scored.

Bronco Catcher Brady Womack had a great game defensively.

Cover Photo, Kern Valley’s Zack Bushling. Photo by Gary Young.

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Bishop Union hires Palu

Palu accepts teaching position at Bishop High

April 27, 2016

Bishop Unified School District Statement

The Bishop Unified School District is pleased to announce that Mr. Arnie Palu has been hired as a teacher at Bishop Union High School.  Mr. Palu will be working in the Career Technical Education department at BUHS teaching classes related to the Arts, Media and Entertainment and marketing industry sectors.  His position will include journalism, media production, and student leadership.  Mr. Palu will also take the helm as Head Varsity Football Coach for the Broncos. 

Principal Randy Cook believes, “Arnie Palu will have a tremendous positive impact on our students both in the classroom and on the football field for years to come.”

Mr. Palu shared, “”I’m beyond excited for this new opportunity at Bishop Union High School. Covering BUHS athletics for 15 years at KIBS/KBOV and being a part of the Bronco football program has allowed me to build strong relationships with students and now this move will enable me to focus my full attention on working with young people. Leaving KIBS/KBOV is not easy, but joining the staff at BUHS will allow me the opportunity to pass along my passion for journalism. As we begin this new adventure I would like to thank my friends and family for their support.  This transition would not be possible without the love and encouragement of my wife.  Kelliann and I are in this together to help make a positive impact.  We are eager to get started. Go Broncos!”

We are extremely excited to begin working with Arnie Palu here at Bishop Unified and we know he will be a great addition to an already outstanding staff at BUHS.  Go Broncos!

Barry Simpson
Superintendent

Palu, a native of Nebraska, is a graduate of the University of Nebraska, Lincoln and has served as news and sports director at KIBS/KBOV since September of 2001.  Palu has been a member of the JV football staff at Bishop Union for 8 seasons including 5 seasons as head coach.

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Local News

Charter Bus Crashes near Little Lake

BUHS Charter Bus goes off highway 395

April 25th, 2016 (edited at 10:30am to include school statement)
By Arnie Palu

A Charter Bus traveling northbound on Highway 395 drove off the roadway sending the driver and several passengers to area hospitals.  The Charter bus was returning to Bishop after a weekend trip to San Diego.  Bishop Union High School Avid students and chaperons were passengers on the northbound bus.  A total of 9 students and 2 chaperons were transported to medical facilities for treatment.  The driver, 38 year old Edgar Perez of Moreno Valley, was transported to Ridgecrest Regional Hospital with minor injuries.  The collision remains under investigation.

CHP Collision Report
“On April 23, 2016, at approximately 3:38pm, Edgar Perez was driving a charter bus, occupied by five adults and 45 juvenile students, northbound on U.S. 395, approaching Little Lake Road, in the #2 lane at approximately 65 mile per hour.  Due to an unknown reason, Perez allowed the bus to drift to the right, traversing the asphalt shoulder and driving down a dirt embankment.  The bus struck a wooden support beam and a barbed wire fence.  This collision resulted in minor injuries to several of the occupants, who were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.  This collision is still under investigation by the CHP.” 

Statement from BUHS

On Saturday, April 23, 2016 a charter bus carrying approximately 44 BUHS students and five chaperones and staff members was involved in an accident on HWY 395, approximately 10 north of Pearsonville, California near Little Lake. My office has been in contact with representatives from the charter bus company. According to  officials from the Tour Coach Company, the driver of the bus was experiencing a medical emergency and blacked-out. The bus went off the road and eventually came to an abrupt stop after hitting an anchor cable off of the highway. The driver has undergone surgery for issues related to the symptoms he experienced while driving the bus.
Following the accident nine of our students were transported to the Lone Pine and Ridgecrest Hospitals as precautionary measures for minor injuries and were released that evening. Two BUHS employees were also transported to the hospital for treatment one was released that evening and the other was admitted.
The Bishop Unified School District occasionally uses charter bus companies to transport students for special events. The students on this bus were part of the AVID program at BUHS and were returning from an annual trip visiting college campuses in Southern California. The students had fund-raised the money that was used to contract with the charter bus company.
We are extremely grateful that there were no serious student or staff injuries. My office is working directly with the Tour Coach Company which has already set up an accident claim. We will work with each of our families to insure that all claims are filed properly. Again, we are very thankful that all of our students and staff  members are safely home.
Any further questions can be directed to my office at 760-872-3680.
Barry D. Simpson
Superintendent
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Bronco Baseball, Sports

Cal “No-No” Omohundro

Bishop Union Freshman Omohundro no-hits Mineral County

by Arnie Palu
April 18, 2016

Bishop Union High School’s Cal Omohundro played in his first JV game Friday.  The Freshman certainly made an impression.  Omohundro drove in 6 runs while tossing a no-hitter.  This spring Cal made the transition from basketball to baseball winning a spot on the varsity roster.  The varsity Broncos were off this past Friday allowing Omonundro to help out the Bronco JV while picking up valuable mound time.  Bishop Union put the game out of reach early scoring 15-runs in the bottom of the 1st inning.   On the day the Broncos pounded out 22 hits.

The JV Broncos are now off until Tuesday, April 26th.  Bishop Union will host rival Kern Valley at the Bishop City Park, field 4.  The Varsity Broncos will be back in actin this week with games at California City Tuesday and home Friday with Frazier Mt.  All Bronco Varsity games are broadcast live on AM 1230 KBOV.

Mineral County 0
Bishop Union 31 (5 innings)

Winning pitcher,  Cal Omohundro, 5 IP, 0 run, 0 hits, 11 strikeouts, 2BB, 1 hit by pitch.

Offense
Mark Mayhugh, 1 for 1, BB,HBP, double, 2 runs.
Brady Womack, 1 for 2, BB, three runs, 2 RBI.
Matt Rosga, 3 for 4, 2 BB, 4 runs, RBI.
Trace Sapp, 4 for 6, 2 triples, 3 RBI, 4 runs.
Jalen Watterson, 4 for 6, 3 RBI, 2 runs.
Hunter Beall, 2 for 3, Double, 2 RBI, 2 runs.
Odie DeMoss, Run.
Cal Omohundro, 3 for 4, 2 BB, 6 RBI, 4 Runs.
Cade Pascale, 1 for 4, 2 BB, 4 runs.
Christian Landaverde, 1 for 1, 4 BB, 3 runs.
Lukas DiAngelo, 1 for 2, BB, 2 RBI, run.
Chance Villar, 1 for 2, RBI, run.

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Trace Sapp avoids a wild pitch. Photo by Lorenzo Parra
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Odie DeMoss. Photo by Lorenzo Parra
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Bronco 2B Christian Landaverde. Photo by Lorenzo Parra
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Bronco 3B Cade Pascale. Photo by Lorenzo Parra
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Bronco Volleyball, Sports

BUHS Volleyball Fundraiser

Bishop Union High School Volleyball Fundraiser

March 28, 2016

Bishop Union High School Volleyball is holding their 5th annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser.  Proceeds benefit the Bishop Union High School Volleyball team.  The Wine Tasting will be held on Friday, April 8th from 6pm to 8pm at the Tri-County Fairgrounds Tallman Pavilion.  For more information or to purchase tickets please call the main office at BUHS 760-873-4275 or coach Linda Frigerio, 760-937-3741.

cover photo by Gary Young

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Community News

BUHS Mathletes win at Trona

Bishop Union Mathletes hold leagues top spot

submitted by BUHS
March 25, 2016

On March 16, 2016 the BUHS Varsity Mathletes competed in Trona in their fifth meet of the season, and won first place. Leading the winning Bronco team was senior Jamie Shultz with seven points, followed by Liam Grah with six points, and Duncan Reid and William Moore with five points each. Sam Hess, Dezert Kiddoo, Makayla McDevit, and Alan Torres also contributed points to the winning team score. Shultz’s score earned her a third place individual finish, and Grah earned a fourth place individual ribbon.

Nine teams and 64 students competed by individually solving difficult math problems in a timed setting to earn points for their team. The following problems, taken from the competition, are typical of the types of questions asked: (1) Joe Kemist has 10 liters of a 35% acid solution. How much water must he add to create a 30% acid solution? (2) From a standard deck of cards, five are picked. Find the probability that if the first card is the Ace of Spades, then the next four cards will be black.

Only one meet of the year remains, with Bishop currently in first place for the league. Coach Buchholz said, “I believe this group of kids can definitely bring home a league victory for BUHS. This team wants to win and they have tremendous drive. I am really proud of them.” The final meet will take place at BUHS on April 20, 2016.

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Left to right: Alan Torres, Liam Grah, Dezert Kiddoo, William Moore, Duncan Reid, Sam Hess, Makayla McDevit, and Jamie Shultz
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Bishop Unified raises money, awareness

Bishop Unified School District raises $13,000

By Arnie Palu
March 21, 2016

Students and staff at Bishop Unified School District are still adding up the totals, but preliminary numbers are showing just over $13,000 has been raised for the “Students Supporting Cancer Awareness Campaign”.  A majority of the funds will be donated to the Eastern Sierra Cancer Alliance.  The local Cancer support group is slated to receive approximately $10,000 with the remainder going to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.

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Home Streets Pat Twomey and Bishop Elementary Schools Heather Carr open the Luminary Walk.

The Bishop schools two-week campaign wrapped up Friday evening with the “Shine on the Sierra Luminary Walk”.  The walk was held at Bishop Union High Schools John Schwab Field.  The emotional night included the Survivors and Fighters walk and the closing ceremony where the individual school sites announced their fundraising totals.   Heather Carr of Bishop Elementary school reported a total of $4,400.  Home Streets Pat Twomey reported $4,347 and Dave Kalk reported $3,315 for Bishop Union High School.   Eastern Sierra Cancer Alliance board secretary Sherry Nostrant accepted a check from Bishop School officials at Friday nights closing ceremony.

The night included laps around the Bishop Union high school track that was lined with luminary bags decorated to honor those lost to cancer.  Bags and signs also included messages of hope and encouragement for those currently battling cancer.

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BUSD officials present a check to representatives of ESCA.

photos by Arnie Palu

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Bishop Union JV Mathletes

Bishop Union Mathletes finish their season at Boron

March 18, 2016

On February 24, 2016 the BUHS JV Mathletes traveled to Boron for their last meet of the year, and brought home a second place team win. Out of the eight schools competing, Desert won first place win with 33 points, followed by Bishop with 24 points, and Tehachapi finished third with 20 points. Sixty students competed in total, individually solving difficult math problems in a timed setting to earn points for their team.

BUHS was led be a strong performance from Carter Silva, who earned seven points to take home second place in the overall meet. He was followed by Jim Tomasek with six points and a third place overall meet finish, and Nathan Gardea with 5 points and a fourth place in the meet. Dylan Fitt and Arianna Pope each scored four points for a fifth place meet finish. Also contributing points for the team were Jeanine Lomaintewa, Jake Graves, Tami Lee, and Joey Proeger.

The Broncos are coached by BUHS math instructor Mrs. DeeDee Buchholz, who said, “What I am most proud of is that every individual Mathlete tried his or her best.  They work great under pressure and are willing to put in the effort to improve.  This team has really bonded over the season which makes me look forward to what this team will be like in the future.”

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Left to right: Joey Proger, Nathan Gardea, Dylan Fitt, Jim Tomasek, Arianna Pope, Jake Graves, Tami Lee, Jeanine Lomaintewa, and Carter Silva
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BUHS Spirit Squad finishing 2016 and looking to 2017

Bishop Union Spirit Squad sets Finale and Meeting for next year

by Arnie Palu
March 4, 2016

The Bishop Union High School Spirit Squad is putting a wrap on their year with an eye toward 2017.  Bishop Union’s Spirit Squad is hosting their Season Finale on Thursday, March 10th at Bishop Union’s Gus Klekas Gym.  Performances will begin at 6:30pm featuring the Bronco Dance Team, Cheerleaders, and Song Leaders.  Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students.

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Selena Duenas. Photo by Gary Young

Planning is underway for the 2016-2017 Spirit Squad.  Adviser Sheri Nolan is asking anyone interested in trying out for net year’s cheer, dance or song teams to attend a meeting Monday, March 7th in the Bishop Union High School Library.  The meeting will begin at 7pm.  Informational packets will be handed out, clinic dates and tryout dates will also be announced.  Nolan is encouraging students to get involved.  “If you like to dance, perform, and be in front of the crowd leading the way, then Spirit Squad is the place for you!”  Adviser Sheri Nolan

cover photo by Gary Young

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Local Scores, Sports

Bronco Golfers Win HDL opener

Bishop Union High School Golf wins 1st HDL meet

by Arnie Palu
March 3, 2016

The Bishop Union High School Golf team has picked up right where they left off.  The Broncos won the High Desert League title last year and started the 2016 campaign with a strong  win at Rosamond.  The HDL opened play at the 9-hole, par 35 Rancho Sierra Golf Course.  Bishop was led by Freshman Troy Erickson who shot a 4 over par 74.  The Broncos had 4 golfers turn in scores of 80 or under.  Next up for the Broncos is a home HDL meet at Bishop Country Club Wednesday, March 9th. The Broncos golf team is coached by Ken Dutton.

Individual Results at Rosamond
Troy Erickson 74
Carter Silva 76
Brian Jones 78
Nick Orrill 80
Kade Wagoner 85
Chet Shultz 89

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BUHS Boys Soccer drops playoff match

Bishop Union Boys Soccer falls to Fowler

by Arnie Palu
February 17, 2016

Bishop Union High School boys soccer team made the long road trip to the Fresno area Tuesday for the opening round of the CIF Central Section Les Schwab Division 5 boys soccer championships.  #6 seed Fowler High school played host to the #11 Bishop Broncos.  Fowler started strong with 2 quick goals in route to a 8-1 victory.  Fowler advances to the second round Thursday hosting Rosamond.  Rosamond, champs of the High Desert League, had a bye into the second round.

Coach’s Comments
” Fowler scored two quick goals within the first five minutes of the match. Bishop settled down and held Fowler scoreless for the rest of the opening half.  At the 30 minute mark of the first half senior captain Brian Lemus scored on a nice arching ball to pull Bishop to within one goal.  The second half of the match was a very different story. Fowler scored 6 unanswered goals.”  Coach Peter Thomsen

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Big Day for Bishop Union HS Soccer

Bronco Soccer drills rival Kern Valley

By Arnie Palu
February 12, 2016

Bishop Union High School Soccer put the wraps on a successful regular season Thursday.  The Bronco Girls completing a undefeated High Desert league championship and the Bronco boys securing a playoff birth.  The Bronco girls scored in the opening seconds of their match with Kern Valley in route to a 5-1 win.  The Bronco Boys controlled their match with rival KV cruising to a 7-0 win.  The boys victory locking up a third place HDL finish.

Bronco Varsity Girls
Kern Valley 1
Bishop Union 5

Coach Manny Terrasas credits his teams overall strong play from Thursday afternoon.  ” The girls played really well. After scoring within the first 30 seconds we slowed a little taking a 2 to 1 lead into halftime.  Once we put in our 3rd goal about 10 minutes into the second half,  we shut down Kern Valley with strong defense and quality passing.”  Bishop coach also praised the strong defense of Ritz Garcia, Emeli Mora, Kori Boxley and Karla Castilla. 

Individual Statistics
Katie Dohnel, 1 goal and 2 assists.
Kailyn Boxley,  1 goal 2 assists.
Jaden Piper 1 goal.
Shelby McKinley 1 goal. 

Game Photos by Gary Young

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Ritz Garcia
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Pregame team huddle.
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#9 Kailyn Boxley
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#7 Katie Dohnel, #9 Kailyn Boxley
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#7 Katie Dohnel
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#13 Captain Shelby Mckinley
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Mckinley
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#7 Katie Dohnel
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#3 Sara Voss, #19 Isabel Munoz
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#19 Munoz
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#9 Kailyn Boxley
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Soccer Fans, Arnie Palu and BUHS football coach Tom Carter

Bishop Union Varsity Boys
Kern Valley 0
Bishop Union 7

Submitted by Coach Peter Thomsen
Landon Harper opened the scoring at the 37 minute mark. Gage Garcia scored off a header one minute later. The first half ended with Bishop leading 2-0.

Second half goals were scored by Tony Sears, Landon Harper, Mario Velasco, and 2 goals from Ethan Lamb (his first goal coming off a penalty kick). Ethan normally a defender scored his first goals in his high school career.

In goal for the shutout was Jerry Mendez.

Bishop concluded league play with a 4-4 record and third place.
Our next match will be an away CIF playoff game on Tuesday, Feb. 16.

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