Wyatt Robb
Staff Writer
Instead of walking five minutes to school each day, former Mira Costa varsity football player Spencer Gilbert will be making a 45 minute bus ride to Bosco.
Gilbert has made an official transfer to Saint John Bosco High School in Bellflower. Even though he was only a sophomore, Gilbert contributed a number of standout performances. In one such instance, he made a key interception to help the Mustangs pull off an upset against La Serna High School.
“Spencer did a great job for us this season, especially being a sophomore,” junior quarterback David Arredondo said. “He was able to contribute a lot to our young team.”
Bosco has become known for its athletic prowess, especially in football. Despite this, Gilbert states the move has nothing to do with sports. According to Gilbert, Costa’s frequent bomb scares played a key role in his decision to move schools.
“A major motivation for my transfer was the security issue at Mira Costa,” Gilbert said. “Having bomb threats occur almost weekly was a big problem for me.”
Even though the move was not athletically motivated, Gilbert still intends to play football in the Fall. Saint John Bosco’s football team is currently ranked fourth in the nation.
“My plans for football at Bosco are really the same as they were at Costa,” Gilbert said. “I am going to continue to work hard and hopefully obtain a football scholarship.”
In order to fill the new hole in Costa’s defense, head coach Don Morrow will have to count on some younger players to step up. Along with Gilbert, the team will lose more than ten seniors to graduation. This hit will be difficult for the Mustangs to recover from as
they relied heavily on their defense this season.
“We have enough talent in my opinion to fill his spot on defense,” Arredondo said. “We have a lot of younger kids coming up and a lot of up and coming seniors who will have to step up next year.”
Leaving a school, even if it is to pursue further interests, can be difficult for students. Many have grown and matured with the help of friends, teachers, and coaches. According to Gilbert, the hardest part about transferring away from Costa will be having to leave behind friends.
“Saying goodbye to Costa is definitely bittersweet,” Gilbert said. “It’s where I came from; the school has been a huge part in my development. I think the thing I will miss most about this school is the friends that I have really bonded with over these past two years.”
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