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FHS athletic teams have high achievers in classroom

Rick Monroe

Special to the Village News

Pat Walker, athletic director at Fallbrook High School, reported about the success of the winter athletic teams at the March 14 board meeting of the Fallbrook Union High School District. He shared that not only were the win-loss records impressive, but also their GPAs. Each team’s average was a B or higher.

The girls water polo team had a 6-15 record and their GPA was 3.31, thanks in part, Walker said, to coaches offering opportunities for tutoring.

Girls basketball capped an extraordinary season with 19 consecutive wins to close the season, undefeated in league and winning the CIF championship in its division. The team GPA was 3.21.

The girls soccer team posted a 7-3-7 record and had a 3.42 GPA.

Boys soccer went 11-4-5 but didn’t make the playoffs, a CIF decision Walker said was disappointing. Their GPA was 3.17.

The wrestling team went 3-5 but posted the highest GPA at 3.65.

Trustee Oscar Caralampio asked how frequently the grades of athletes are checked and Walker said weekly. The CIF establishes eligibility requirements, and a C average (2.0) is the minimum for each 6-week grading period. Students also can’t have more than two classes with a F grade.

Walker also announced the hiring of Ross Johnson as head football coach for the Warriors. He was defensive coordinator at Escondido High School the last seven years.

“He understands the Fallbrook culture and is buying a home here now,” Walker said. “I really like coaches living in town.”

Eddie Jones, board president, said he appreciated leveraging coaches in the community.

 

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