Athletics
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Herald History

At Whittier Christian High School, athletics is more than competition. It is a stage where students develop resilience, leadership, and a deeper understanding of who they are called to be. For over six decades, our student-athletes have trained hard, played with integrity, and grown in character, all under the banner of Christ. Whether on the field, court, track, or mat, Herald athletes pursue excellence with humility and heart.

Our legacy is rich and deeply rooted. From CIF titles in football, volleyball, softball, and basketball to league championships across nearly every sport, the Heralds have been a consistent presence in Southern California athletics. Players from our school have gone on to compete in the NFL, Major League Baseball, the NCAA Final Four, and other major collegiate and professional arenas. But our true measure of success is not found in trophies. It is found in how our students walk forward, more disciplined, more confident, and more Christ-centered than when they began.

We proudly honor those who helped shape this tradition through the Herald Athletics Hall of Fame. This recognition celebrates athletes, coaches, and teams who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and achievement while embodying the values of Whittier Christian. Their stories reflect courage, teamwork, and the pursuit of something greater than themselves.

You can explore the full list of CIF titles, players of the year, and college-bound athletes at HeraldAthletics.com. Every season brings new stories. But each one continues the mission to raise up young men and women who compete with joy, lead with strength, and glorify God in all they do.

Colossians 3:23

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.

2 State Championships

Football: 1984
Football: 1990

19 CIF Championships

Football: 1979, 1983, 1984, 1990, 2022
Baseball: 1987
Boys Basketball: 1989
Girls Basketball: 2007, 2008
Boys Volleyball: 1991, 1992, 1993
Girls Volleyball: 2000, 2009, 2012, 2013
Softball: 2005, 2009, 2010

CIF Finalists

Boys Basketball: 1981, 1986 & 1987
Football: 2009
Football: 2010
Girls Soccer: 2024
 

120 League Championships

CIF Players of the Year

1974 Richard Gebbard – Football
1975 Craig Johnston – Football
1983 Tom Gabriel – Football
1984 Mark Ortega – Football
1984 Jenna Johnson – Swimming
1985 Jenna Johnson – Swimming
1985 David Murrane – Track and Field
1988 Timothy Nichol – Wrestling
1989 Robert Thayer – Soccer
1991 Aaron Sohegian – Boys Volleyball
1992 Derek Beard – Boys Volleyball
1993 Jon Habben – Boys Volleyball
1993 Derek Beard – Boys Volleyball
1996 Leslie Hoyler – Track and Field
1999 Steve Holland – Track and Field
2000 Amy Fisher – Girls Volleyball
2005 Trina McGee – Softball
2006 Esteban Camarillo – Football
2007 Whitley Brown – Girls Basketball
2008 Kyle Clark – Track and Field
2008 Elissa Ronquillo – Girls Basketball
2008 Jacqueline Joseph – Girls Basketball
2009 Stephanie Sinohui – Girls Volleyball
2010 Courtney McGee – Softball
2012 Deanna Blaine – Girls Volleyball
2013 Kylee Wolfe – Girls Volleyball
2021 Brooklyn Carreon – Softball
2022 Jake Martinez – Football
2023 Johnny Rojas – Football
Whittier Christian High School is a Christ-centered academic community where students are taught, inspired and prepared to be critical thinkers and authentic Christians, equipping them to honor God through academic achievement, humble service and courageous leadership.
We are recognized for our Christian commitment, academic achievement, and focus on athletics and the arts. For more than 65 years, Whittier Christian High School has been equipping young men and women to honor God as critical thinkers and authentic Christians.