The Sage Publication is the student news site of Sage Creek High School in Carlsbad, CA

The Sage
The Sage Publication is the student news site of Sage Creek High School in Carlsbad, CA

The Sage
The Sage Publication is the student news site of Sage Creek High School in Carlsbad, CA

The Sage
Cooper Hancock

Cooper Hancock, Assistant Web Editor-in-Chief

Cooper Hancock is a senior and is returning to The Sage for his fourth year. Typically, an avid sports writer, he is excited to try new things as Assistant Web Editor-in-Chief this year. You can find him on the soccer field or in the bleachers at an MLB game. He once again hopes to further the quality of The Sage.

All content by Cooper Hancock

The Sage: Special Edition Part 2

Lulu Horne and Cooper Hancock
May 24, 2022
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[Video] The Sage Special Edition: Part 1

Nancie Huang-Ball and Narnia Choi
May 24, 2022
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Class of 2022 Commitment Map

Class of 2022 Commitment Map

Cooper Hancock, Assistant Web-Editor in Chief
May 4, 2022
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[Video] The Sage: May 4, 2022

Nick Cepek and Jacob Fletcher
May 3, 2022
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[Video] The Sage: April 27, 2022

Austin Jew and Holden Kopman
Apr 26, 2022
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[Video] The Sage: April 13, 2022

Isabella Bernabeo and Nadia Razzaq
Apr 12, 2022
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[Video] The Sage: April 6, 2022

Tomiris Gumar and Leah Ertel
Apr 6, 2022
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[Video] The Sage: March 30, 2022

Benz Lopez and Jason Chase
Mar 29, 2022
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[Video] The Sage: March 23, 2022

Austin Jew and Holden Kopman
Mar 22, 2022
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[Video] The Sage: March 16, 2022

Juliette D’Eliseo and Nadia Razzaq
Mar 16, 2022
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[Video] The Sage: March 2, 2022

Kayley Teagle and Nick Cepek
Mar 2, 2022
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[Video] The Sage: February 23, 2022

Jason Chase and Devyn Serrano
Feb 23, 2022
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The Sage: February 16, 2022

Cooper Hancock and Narnia Choi
Feb 16, 2022
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BSN w/ Cooper Hancock – Episode 1

Cooper Hancock, Host
Feb 5, 2022
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Keeping Up With The MLB

Cooper Hancock, Assistant Web-Editor in Chief
Feb 4, 2022
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[Video] The Sage: February 2, 2022

Devyn Serrano and Kayley Teagle
Feb 2, 2022
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[Video] The Sage: January 26, 2022

Leah Ertel and Isabella Bernabeo
Jan 26, 2022
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[Video] The Sage: January 19, 2022

Nancie Huang-Ball and Nick Cepek
Jan 19, 2022
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[Video] The Sage: January 12, 2022

Lana Esquer and Juliette D’Eliseo
Jan 11, 2022
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[Video] The Sage: January 5, 2022

Leah Ertel and Narnia Choi
Jan 5, 2022
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[Video] The Sage: December 1, 2021

Tomiris Gumar and Austin Jew
Dec 1, 2021
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Senior, Vishal Jayanthi walks past his teammates after being subbed out. The boys fought hard in Friday's game with the support of many students and parents watching in the stands.

Fire and Ice Boys Basketball Game

Cooper Hancock, Assistant Web-Editor in Chief
Nov 30, 2021
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The Braves swarm the pitcher’s mound following the final out of the World Series. Astros’ first baseman, Yuli Guerriel grounded out to Braves’ shortstop, Dansby Swanson to ensure their fourth championship as a franchise, their first since 1995.

The Atlanta Braves: A Loss of Playoff Hopes to World Series Champions

Cooper Hancock, Assistant Web-Editor in Chief
Nov 9, 2021
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The Sage: November 3, 2021

Cooper Hancock, Leah Ertel
Nov 3, 2021
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[Video] The Sage: October 27, 2021

Juliette D'Eliseo and Lana Esquer
Oct 26, 2021
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[Video] The Sage: October 13, 2021

Benz Lopez and Narnia Choi
Oct 13, 2021
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[Video] The Sage: September 29, 2021

Nick Cepek and Jacob Fletcher
Sep 28, 2021
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Throughout 2021 Ohtani has been one of the top hitters in the entire MLB. Ohtani currently (at the time of publication) has 44 home runs and 93 RBIs.

It’s Sho-time in 2021

Cooper Hancock, Assistant Web Editor in Chief
Sep 21, 2021
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[Video] The Sage: September 15, 2021

Leo Ambrogelly and Jason Chase
Sep 15, 2021
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The Sage: September 8, 2021

Cooper Hancock and Madeline Mack
Sep 8, 2021
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[Video] The Sage Sports Update 5/26

Cooper Hancock, Sports Editor
May 26, 2021
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[Video] The Sage: May 26, 2021

Christopher Kathman and Bella Niems
May 26, 2021
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The Sage Sports Updates

The Sage Sports Updates

Cooper Hancock and Nick Cepek
May 26, 2021
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Sage Creek students represented their favorite school or professional sports team last Tuesday. Sports Day was the second day of the “What We Missed Spirit Week”, organized by our very own ASB.

Energy On Campus

Jason Chase, Kyla Smith, Duke Donnelley and Cooper Hancock
May 17, 2021
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[Video] The Sage: May 5, 2021

Miles Huerta, Anchor
May 5, 2021
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[Video] The Sage: April 21, 2021

Madeline Mack, Anchor
Apr 21, 2021
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[Video] The Sage: April 14, 2021

Emma Velchek, Anchor
Apr 14, 2021
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[Video] The Sage: March 31, 2021

Miles Huerta, Staff Reporter
Mar 31, 2021
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The Sage: March 17, 2021

Cooper Hancock, Anchor
Mar 17, 2021
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[Video] The Sage: March 10, 2021

Nadia Razzaq, Anchor
Mar 10, 2021
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Two Tampa Bay Buccaneer fans with masks on are surrounded by cardboard cut-out fans in this year’s Super Bowl. About 22,000 fans were allowed with regulations including masks on, spread-out seating, and temperature checks before entering the stadium.

Tampa Bay Fans

Cooper Hancock, Staff Reporter
Feb 26, 2021
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Super Bowl LV In Photos

Super Bowl LV In Photos

Cooper Hancock, Jason Chase, Christopher Kathman and Maya Chinai
Feb 26, 2021
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The Sage: January 27, 2021

Cooper Hancock, Anchor
Jan 27, 2021
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Some of the biggest names in baseball have become free agents during the 2020-2021 MLB offseason. The players pictured include DJ Lemahieu, Marcus Stroman, Trevor, Bauer, JT Realmuto, and George Springer.

What’s Going on in the MLB? Signing, Trades, and News

Many teams have made minor additions, others trading for some of the game’s top players, and other teams not lifting a finger.
Cooper Hancock, Co-sports editor
Jan 22, 2021
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[Video] The Sage Sportscast Episode 1: Cross Country Runners Break Down Their COVID Experiences

Cooper Hancock and Jason Chase
Jan 7, 2021
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California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), the governing body for high school sports in the U.S. state of California. On Dec. 1 issued an update, delaying the high schools sports once again due to safety precautions regarding COVID-19.

CIF Pushes Back Winter Sports Seasons Once Again

Despite the disheartening news for the student-athletes here at Sage and the rest of California, many understand CIF’s decision to postpone the season with COVID-19 cases continuing to rise.
Cooper Hancock, Co-sports editor
Dec 24, 2020
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The Sage Sports Spotlight: Connor Blough

Jason Chase, Cooper Hancock and Nick Cepek
Dec 2, 2020
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New York Met second basemen, Robinson Canó plays caught before a game without any fans in attendance. For the first time in MLB history, no fans were allowed for the entire 2020 MLB season due to the Covid-19 pandemic, although fans could purchase cardboard cut-out pictures of themselves to be put in certain seats at their desired stadiums.

The 2020 MLB Season: One Like No Other

Baseball fans across the world applaud the efforts of the players, coaches, staff, and officials during this abnormal 2020 season.  
Cooper Hancock, Co-Sports Editor
Nov 16, 2020
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The Sage: November 4th, 2020

Cooper Hancock, Anchor
Nov 4, 2020
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Most MLB stadiums flourished with cardboard cut out pictures of fans throughout the 2020 MLB season. Most teams limited fans one per stadium with select prices depending on the team.

Fans Believe it’s Time to Return Back to Sporting Events

“People love sports, they want to be able to go back to sporting events, so as long as they can remain healthy, it seems like the positives will outweigh the negatives.”
Cooper Hancock, Co-sports editor
Oct 30, 2020
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[Video] The Sage: October 28, 2020

Kayley Teagle, Anchor
Oct 28, 2020
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[Video] The Sage: October 14, 2020

Christopher Kathman, Anchor
Oct 13, 2020
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[Video] The Sage: October 7, 2020

Malea Williams, Anchor
Oct 7, 2020
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[Video] The Sage: September 30, 2020

Nick Cepek, Anchor
Sep 30, 2020
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[Video] The Sage: September 23, 2020

Nadia Razzaq, Staff Reporter
Sep 23, 2020
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[Video] The Sage: September 16, 2020

Leo Ambrogelly, Anchor
Sep 16, 2020
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Madsen leans against the fence at Rancho Buena Vista High School observing the Sage Creek JV team at a preseason game. Sage Creek played several teams in “Winter Ball” to prepare for the regular season of Divison 1 baseball.

“We’re Just A Bunch of Bros”

Coach Ryan Madsen's role in another CIF Championship
Cooper Hancock, Staff Reporter
Feb 11, 2020
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Sage Creek claims the ball and runs through Coronado’s defense to gain the advantage. Sage Creek and Coronado were on the move as both teams tie up the points.

12/2/19-12/6/19: Week In Photos

Leo Ambrogelly, Cooper Hancock, Kyle Ayson and Nadia Razzaq
Dec 10, 2019
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MLB Playoffs Recap 2019

MLB Playoffs Recap 2019

Cooper Hancock, Staff Reporter
Nov 6, 2019
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The Sage: October 2, 2019

Cooper Hancock and Nick Cepek
Oct 2, 2019
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The friendship among golfers (left to right) Kristian Wilmes, Joleen Wobby, Natalia Fanucchi, and Sarina Doss is on another level. The Varsity golfers head over to the driving range to practice the day before their league match versus Oceanside.

Girls Golf is Soaring High Like a Birdie

Leo Ambrogelly, Benz Lopez and Cooper Hancock
Oct 1, 2019
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On Wednesday, Mrs. Olivia was awarded District Employee Of the Month. She has been working as an Office Assistant for Sage Creek for a few years now.

5/13/19-5/17/19: Week in Photos

Drew Winkler, Christopher Kathman, Cooper Hancock and Gabriel Teymourian
May 23, 2019
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[Video] Wrestling CIF 2019 Recap

Madisyn Goerlitz and Cooper Hancock
Mar 6, 2019
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Dear Santa…

Cooper Hancock, Zach Metzger and Gavyn Townsend
Dec 19, 2018
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Captain Cole Kirby is pictured side by side with teammates warming up for practice. Keeping your muscles warm and ready for practice is a necessity when trying to prevent injuries.

Wrestling is Ready to Pin The Season

Madisyn Goerlitz and Cooper Hancock
Dec 12, 2018
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The Crazy Ride of the 2018 MLB Playoffs

The Crazy Ride of the 2018 MLB Playoffs

Cooper Hancock, Staff Reporter
Nov 8, 2018
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The Dance Team rocks the Sage Creek students during their first Pep Rally Performance. This performance showcased how these dancers are determined and know how to bust a move.

The Sage Creek Dance Company, More Than Just a Group

Cooper Hancock, Staff Reporter
Nov 8, 2018
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Sage Creek’s Officer Valentine’s police car parked in front of the new PAC. This is Officer Valentine’s first year at Sage Creek and he hopes he can do whatever he can to protect the campus.

Is One On-Campus School Police Officer Enough?

Cooper Hancock, Staff Reporter
Sep 25, 2018
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English teacher Shannon Alberts welcomes parents and presents a curriculum overview. Parents took this time to ask questions regarding course information and structure.

A Tour of Back to School Night

Cooper Hancock, Staff Reporter
Sep 20, 2018
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