Lassen County offers vast opportunities for student athletes Students in Lassen County have a wide variety of options when it comes to playing sports. Regardless of your student’s grade level or which area of the county they attend school in, student-athletes can compete and train in a wide variety of athletic activities year-round. Lassen High School The Lassen High School athletics department prides itself on providing an athletic program that is a dynamic, integral part of a student’s educational experience. The Lassen High School mascot is the Grizzly and its colors are purple and gold. The Lassen High School football, baseball, golf, track and field, and soccer teams compete in Division II of the Northern Athletic League. Basketball, softball and volleyball compete in Division IV of the Northern Athletic League and field hockey competes in the Eastern Athletic League. Lassen’s wrestling team competes in the North Section and its cross-country team competes in the Northern Athletic League. Lassen High School also has cheerleading and drill teams that perform at athletic events and participate in competitions. For more information on the Lassen High School athletic program and sports schedules, visit lassenuhsd.schoolfusion.us/modules/ cms/pages.phtml?pageid=286267. Westwood High School According to its website, the Westwood High School Lumberjacks and Lady Jacks have won 70 league and/or section championships since 1979. The school colors are red, black and white. Westwood athletics play in the Pioneer League, Mountain Division along with Herlong, Loyalton Greenville, American Christian and Downieville high schools. Westwood’s basketball, football, softball and volleyball teams compete in Division VI of the Northern Section and CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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