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The Lancer

The student news site for Thousand Oaks High School

The Lancer

The student news site for Thousand Oaks High School

The Lancer

Jacob Bradley

Jacob Bradley, Sports Editor

Jake Bradley is a member of the Class of 2025 and serves as the Sports Editor. He began journalism in the 2023-24 school year and that’s where he began his role as the Sports Editor as a junior. Outside all things journalism, he enjoys going to baseball games, listening to music, and hanging out with his friends and family. Additionally, he spent his first three years at Thousand Oaks High School in the football program.

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Lancers fend off familiar foe El Modena

Lancers fend off familiar foe El Modena

Jacob Bradley, Sports Editor | Nov 16, 2024

The Thousand Oaks football team couldn’t get it going in the opening half, with long stalled out drives resulting in failed scoring attempts, often turning the ball over on downs.  But after a hard...

Photo of  Anthony Melia in his Thousand Oaks Lancer football jersey.

The Number Six

Jake Bradley, Sports Editor | Sep 15, 2024

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif - The Lancers won their first home game of the season on Sept. 13, but that wasn’t close to the most important part of the night. Half an hour before kickoff, the jersey retirement...

The Thousand Oaks offensive line blocks for junior running back Justin Lewis as he finds a gap on his opening rush against the El Modena Vanguards on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Thousand Oaks Calif. The Lancers were defeated at home 41-34 in overtime by the Vanguards. (The Lancer/Alan Ko)

Lancers Dealt Crushing Overtime Loss in Season Opener

Alan Ko and Jake Bradley | Aug 24, 2024

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – The Lancers sideline video board showed less than five percent remaining as there were under five minutes remaining in regulation, as TO nursed a one-score lead over the El Modena...

INTRAMUR-ALL-STARS

INTRAMUR-ALL-STARS

Jake Bradley, Sports Editor | Jun 6, 2024

It was April 23, and Gabriel Torreblanca hit the shot of his life. It was not CIF-sanctioned and did not count for any competitive league, but the enormous crowd that filled the TO football field erupted...

SWIM WINS FIRST C.I.F. TITLE

SWIM WINS FIRST C.I.F. TITLE

Jake Bradley, Sports Editor | Jun 6, 2024

The TO swim team was down six points with one event left in the CIF championships, and the pressure was on. With one relay race to go, the goal was simple: All they had to do was not get disqualified. “If...

Papavasiliou sets record pace

Jake Bradley, Sports Editor | Jun 6, 2024

With one lap to go in the most important mile race of his career, Liam Papavasilou wasn’t sure if fate was in the cards. “We came through at 3:07 or so, and I was like we got this, so at that point...

Chin bids goodbye with trifecta of records

Chin bids goodbye with trifecta of records

Jake Bradley, Sports Editor | Jun 6, 2024

Elias Chin will be honored for years to come for his Lancer school records in points, rebounds and assists. But what about for speaking Greek? “He’s a nerd, that’s the best way I can put it,”...

TO Acorn With Permission

Lancers lose a forever friend

Jake Bradley, Sports Editor | Mar 27, 2024

Bill Gemberling has worn many hats at Thousand Oaks High: student, teacher, coach, sports announcer. But taxi driver? “I was one of (Brett Taylor’s) many taxi cab service people, because essentially,...

In Fastbreak Fashion

Jake Bradley, Sports Editor | Feb 14, 2024

Lancers lead the way in the second half. The Great Oak Wolfpack came into Thousand Oaks Tuesday night for the CIF quarterfinals and with them came the heat as the Wolfpack had the lead at the end of the...

Perserving in Penalty’s

Jake Bradley, Sports Editor | Feb 14, 2024

The Lady Lancers traveled to a neutral site in Anaheim to take on the Katella Knights in the second round of the CIF-SS girls soccer playoffs. Freshman Maddy Lineville was able to find home in the first...

Advancing Again

Jake Bradley, Sports Editor | Feb 12, 2024

The Lancers left campus during lunch to travel to Temecula for their round two playoff game, and the ride wasn’t enough to stop the Lancers. Ball runs in the family, as sophomore Santiago Diaz scores...

Double-Double Galore

Jake Bradley, Sports Editor | Feb 12, 2024

The Lancers once again came out of a playoff game as a victor, behind a powerful Trent Maclean performance nonetheless. Maclean powered his way up and down the court all night with a final tally of 13...

Avid Attack

Jake Bradley, Sports Editor | Feb 9, 2024

A massive performance from standout freshman led the way for the Lancers at Ventura College, freshman Maddie Linville started the game off strong with the opening goal of the match for an early lead, her...

Advancing at last!

Jake Bradley, Sports Editor | Feb 8, 2024

Fast start, with no slowing down, your Lancers took down the Chaffey Tigers 3-1. A very early goal from junior attacker Gabriel Torreblanca gave the Lancers a quick 1-0 lead, but that would not be all...

Elias Chin ready to take a shot

Onto the Next

Jake Bradley, Sports Editor | Feb 8, 2024

Advancing at last!  Despite a close score after each of the first two quarters, stars Elias Chin and Trent Maclean were able to help the Lancers to a huge second half. Record breaker Elias Chin was able...

Ready to Rebound

Jake Bradley, Sports Editor | Feb 7, 2024

The Lancers’ path to the playoffs started all the way back in November and December, bonding as a team at road tournaments.    Now almost four months later, TO finds itself with a playoff...

Boys Soccer 1/30

Boys Soccer 1/30

Jake Bradley, Sports Editor | Jan 30, 2024

Champions at last! With their last home game, and second to last regular season game, being against the two-time reigning league champions, the Lancers knew they had a tall task ahead against the Agoura...

TO Football has best finish since ‘15

TO Football has best finish since ‘15

Jake Bradley, Sports Editor | Dec 20, 2023

Year One under new head football coach Ben McEnroe, did not disappoint, culminating in its deepest playoff run in almost a decade. The Lancers made it to the CIF semifinals for the first time in eight...

Lakers Preview: Title No. 18?

Lakers Preview: Title No. 18?

Jake Bradley, Sports Editor | Oct 28, 2023

With LeBron James entering his 21st season in the NBA, he only has his eyes on winning his fifth championship and, for the Lakers, their 18th title. The Lakers brought in some additional firepower...

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