By Fred J. Robledo, Staff Writer for San Sabriel Valley Tribune

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You won't find anyone working harder or cheering harder than Bonita High School's Chole W.. The lefty turned herself from ordinary into one of the elite pitchers in the CIF-Southern Section in just a few years, earning a scholarship to West Texas A&M after leading the Bearcats to the Miramonte League title, and the CIF-Southern Section Division 3 semifinals. Wurst threw consecutive no-hitters in victories over Los Altos and Diamond Ranch, striking out a combined 25 in the process.

She allowed two hits or less in eight games, threw three one-hitters and struck out 10 or more 17 times, including a season-high 19 strikeout performance against St. Lucy's.
Wurst finished 19-4 with a 0.82 ERA and 277 strikeouts, and also was a big contributor offensively, batting clean-up and hitting .357.
She was selected the Miramonte League player of the year, was named to the CIF-SS Division 3 first team and for her efforts, has been selected the 2010 Tribune softball player of the year.
"She was the heartbeat of our team," Bonita coach Ken Carlson said. "The growth she experienced from last year to this year was tremendous.
"It wasn't just her pitching but her total leadership on and off the field. When we were down she was the one that brought everyone back up. She was a great vocal leader and leader by example, a rare combination these days."

Congratulations to Breeanna and Jacki for making First and Second team players of the year.

Player of the Year: Chloe W, Bonita, Sr.

First Team: Outfield: Breeanna S, Bonita, Jr.

Second Team: Infield: Jacki C, Bonita, Sr.

Congratulations to John Knott who was named “Coach of the Year” by the Progress Bulletin.  Great job John!

John Knott - Coach of the Year

Bonita greats were unable to do what Knott's team accomplished this year

Clay Fowler, Staff Writer

Created: 06/23/2010 10:15:36 PM PDT

LA VERNE - Bonita High School baseball coach John Knott listed their names and accomplishments with rapid fluidity.

Jiovanni Mier was an easy one; the Houston Astros made the shortstop the 21st pick of the 2009 draft. Center fielder Jeff Gelalich just started his 22nd game for a UCLA baseball team going strong in the College World Series.

First baseman Jason Plowman hit nine home runs as a freshman at Azusa Pacific University. And 2009 Miramonte League MVP Nico Calderaro was a first-team all-league pitcher at Mt. San Antonio College.

All were members of the Bonita class of 2009. Thus, none were members of the Bearcats baseball team Knott led to the school's first CIF final in 36 years.

Though a 2-1 loss to Huntington Beach Ocean View on June 5 left Bonita a couple runs short of its first CIF championship since 1951, a surging Bearcats program exceeded expectations after sustaining heavy losses, making Knott the Daily Bulletin's Coach of the Year.

After posting a 21-6 record and claiming his first league title at Bonita, Knott's fifth year at the helm was supposed to be a rebuilding one. Four games into the season, the apparent confirmation of that was achieved in the form of a 19-3 loss to Claremont, the eventual last-place team in the Baseline League.

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            Baseball falls to Ocean View 2-1 in CIF Title Game

The Boys baseball team ended their highly successful season on Saturday falling short in their bid to win a CIF Title. The boys lost to Ocean View High School 2-1 to finish the year 24-5-1. Congratulations to Coach Knott and his team for an entertaining and exciting season and we wish them luck next year as they seek to replicate what they accomplished this season.

To wrap up the year in Bonita Athletics, the Bearcats had 19 of a possible 21 teams qualify for CIF playoffs either as a team or for individual performances.

 Volleyball – Won Miramonte league and was a CIF Division 3 Finalist. They reached the first round of state playoffs.

Football – Made the first round of CIF playoffs

Cross Country – Both Boys and Girls won Miramonte league and Freshman Marissa Scott made it to State Finals

Girls Tennis – Won Miramonte league and had several girls compete in CIF prelims and finals

Field Hockey – Continues to grow with a young team returning next year

Boys Water Polo – Won Miramonte League and reached CIF Quarterfinals

Boys Basketball – Won Miramonte League and reached the CIF Quarterfinals

Girls Basketball – Second in Miramonte League and reached CIF Semifinals

Wrestling - Wrestling had 11 students qualify for CIF Prelims and Finals.

Girls Soccer – Made the First Round of CIF Playoffs

Boys Soccer – Finished fourth in Miramonte league missing playoffs by one goal

Girls Water Polo – Reached CIF Semifinals (and lost the best water polo game I have ever seen, falling short in 6 overtimes.)

Golf – Won Miramonte League and Senior Alex Eaton made it to CIF Masters

Boys Tennis – Finished 2^nd in Miramonte league and had several players compete in CIF Prelims and Finals

Boys Track – Finished 2^nd in Miramonte League, had several students compete at CIF Prelims and Finals; Junior Jabre Millon was CIF Champion in the Triple Jump

Girls Track – Finished 2^nd in Miramonte League and had several students compete in CIF Prelims and Finals

Softball – Won Miramonte League and reached CIF Semifinals

Baseball – Won Miramonte League and reached CIF Finals

So all totaled BHS won 9 Miramonte League Titles, had 2 CIF Team Finalists, 1 CIF Individual Champion, 2 students compete at State Level playoffs, and 2 Teams reached the CIF Semifinals. Not a bad year if I do say so myself.