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 By Jolene McGowan    Sports

Rams Basketball Win in Thriller

It was down to the last minute of the game with everyone at the edge of their seats, as the Rams basketball team were down to the wire. With the final seconds counting down and questionable offense by the Hamilton Bobcats, the Rams pulled off the win in the home opener on Nov.... — Updated 11/21/2023

 
 By Jolene McGowan    News

New Reign Begins: 2023 Miss Borrego

As the music built up with tension and the lights shining on stage, the crowd waited in anticipation to hear whom of the seven contestants would be named Miss Borrego 2023 – 24 on Oct. 14, held for the first time at the Borrego Spr... — Updated 11/9/2023

 
 By Jolene McGowan    Sports

Rams Football Kicks Off New Season

Another season of football has kicked off for the Borrego Springs Rams, ready to be electric under those lights showing up for those fans filling up the sidelines. The Rams are in the Manzanita League once again, facing off... — Updated 9/14/2023

 
 By Jolene McGowan    Sports

Baseball Opens Season Against Hamilton

Baseball season was back for Borrego Springs High School on March 10, as the Rams faced off against the Hamilton High School Bobcats for their first game of the season. After completing an impressive triple play to end the bottom... — Updated 3/16/2023

 
 By Jolene McGowan    Sports

Rams Come Up Short Against Dragons

The Borrego Springs Rams basketball team hoped to begin the 2023 year with a win and continue its winning streak, as they faced the San Pasqual Dragons on Jan. 11 at home. However, it seemed that the Dragons had all the momentum... — Updated 1/20/2023

 
 By Jolene McGowan    Sports

Girls Basketball Falls to SPA

It was a low scoring game for the Borrego Springs girl's basketball team against San Pasqual Academy on Jan. 11 at home. The team hoped to start the new year with a win, but the San Pasqual Lady Dragons came out ready to stop the... — Updated 1/20/2023

 
 By Jolene McGowan    Sports

Rams Basketball Score Past West Shores

The Borrego Springs boys' basketball team is off to a solid start to begin the 2022 season. The team earned its first league win, 50 – 30, over West Shores on Dec. 16 at home. They are currently 5 – 2 on the season and 1 – 0 in Man... — Updated 1/4/2023

 
 By Jolene McGowan    Sports

Girls Basketball Earn First League Win

After a slight delay to the start of the game due to transportation issues, the Borrego Springs girl's basketball team was underway to take on West Shores at home for their last game of the 2022-year before resuming play in January... — Updated 1/4/2023

 
 By Jolene McGowan    Sports

Boys Basketball Begins New Season

After a comeback win against the Hamilton Bobcats to begin the new season, the Borrego Springs boys basketball team hoped to bring that fire against the Chula Vista Learning Community Charter at home on Nov. 28. It was much... — Updated 12/13/2022

 
 By Jolene McGowan    Sports

Lady Rams Knock in Win at Home

Under the leadership of new head coach, Vanessa Rodarte, the Borrego Springs girls basketball team opened up the 2022 season with back-to-back away games against Mountain Empire and Hamilton, respectively. Against Mountain Empire,... — Updated 12/13/2022

 
 By Jolene McGowan    Sports

Lady Rams Win on Senior Night, Finish Undefeated in Manzanita League Play

With one more point to go to seal the win in the last set, it was quite the nail biter, having many in the stands on the edge of their seats. The Julian Lady Eagles were not going down without a fight, making way for a comeback to... — Updated 10/25/2022

 
 By Jolene McGowan    Sports

Lady Rams Come Up Big, Top Calexico Mission in 4

owanThe Borrego Springs varsity volleyball team continued to stay hot extending its win streak to seven, coming up with big wins over Calexico Mission and West Shores, respectively, on Oct. 5 and Oct. 7. After dropping the first... — Updated 10/18/2022

 
 By Jolene McGowan    Sports

Dragons Best Rams in First League Game

Riding a three-game win streak, the Borrego Springs Rams football team headed into its first league game at home on Sept. 30 against San Pasqual Academy with solid momentum on its side. The Rams have not had much luck against the... — Updated 10/18/2022

 
 By Jolene McGowan    Sports

Lady Rams Volleyball Face Palo Verde

It has been a back-and-forth season so far for the Borrego Springs Lady Rams volleyball team. Minor mishaps here and there, but the Lady Rams continue to battle it out. Looking to go on a win streak and knock in wins in the win... — Updated 10/4/2022

 
 By Jolene McGowan    Sports

JV Volleyball Short on Comeback

The Lady Rams JV volleyball team looked to bounce back and be on the winning end this time around. However, despite solid performances, Palo Verde went home with the win in two sets, 2 – 0 on Sept. 14. The team also faced West S... — Updated 10/4/2022

 
 By Jolene McGowan    Sports

Football Opens Season, Shut Out Rival Eagles

Borrego Springs High School football has kicked off for another season. Being back in action under those bright gleaming Friday night lights (with the exception of two) and the sideline filled with exhilarated fans, it is go time.... — Updated 9/19/2022

 
 By Jolene McGowan    Sports

Lady Rams Volleyball Defeats Calexico, 3 – 1

The Borrego Springs varsity volleyball team was back at home Sept. 8 to face the Lady Roadrunners of Calexico Mission, looking to ride some momentum going into the rest of the season. Many things were going in favor of the Lady Ram... — Updated 9/19/2022