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CHAMPIONSHIP SEASONS
Brea’s Pop Warner youth football program lays foundation for varsity football’s undefeated season and Kappa League championship.
November 7, 2024

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Siena Codekas, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Siena Codekas (’27) is eager to continue her high school journey as Co-Editor-In Chief of the Wildcat. As a lifelong sports enthusiast, Siena loves to inform the BOHS community on the latest sports stories.
Beyond the newsroom, you can find Siena competing on the BOHS varsity swim and water polo teams, attending country music concerts, and volunteering at her local church. Even though school and sports take up the majority of her time, Siena always makes time to cheer on her favorite football team—the Raiders—with her family. Every Sunday, she’s dressed head to toe in Raider gear, pacing the living room alongside her dad as they eagerly await kickoff..
Siena plans to pursue a degree in education as she works toward a future career in teaching. For now, she wants to soak in her high school experience through attending Friday night football games, school dances, and participating in numerous school clubs.

Issabella Garcia, Photo Editor
Issabella Garcia (’27) is thrilled for her third year of being a photographer on the Wildcat staff. As Co-Photo Editor, she is passionate about visual storytelling and committed to leading the photography team with creativity, collaboration, and a focus on developing their skills.
Beyond her work behind the lens, Issabella is actively involved in cross country, softball, and community service. During the summer, Issabella dedicates her time to volunteering as a C.I.T. (Counselor in Training) at a summer camp and also helping children learn to read at her local library. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, taking walks, and finding new TV shows.
Looking ahead, Issabella plans to remain engaged in athletics, volunteer work, and extracurricular activities. After graduation, Issabella plans to pursue studies in psychology with the goal of becoming a developmental psychologist, helping young people navigate emotional and developmental challenges.
Scott Speakman • Nov 27, 2024 at 9:29 am
I was captivated reading this article to learn how the journey of these players from Pop Warner built their foundation for their high school success. The article is very well written and tells the story well. What an amazing journey for theses young men.
Joseph Metro • Nov 23, 2024 at 10:43 am
I’ve been reading articles on sports for over 55 years and IMHO this reporter, as a youth, NAILS her articles. Very impressive…
Marilyn Holland • Nov 11, 2024 at 11:47 am
This was an amazing article and encapsulates a history of growth and team development. The bond this team has shared through the years is inspiring and sets an example of hardwork and teamwork that culminated in a season that will go down in history. Thank you to those that helped guide these players. It will prove to enrich their values as they go forward. Thank you to this reporter for providing us with this heartfelt look at history and a guaranteed roadmap for future young athletes.
Mallory Jensen • Nov 8, 2024 at 6:32 pm
This article was extremely well thought out and executed. I really enjoyed learning the history of Brea Pop Warner organization and the acknowledgement of the success it’s had on this season’s high school team. I like that Siena was able to weave her way from the beginning of this teams journey together through Pop Warner, all the way to the strong team they are today. The author also did an amazing job showing the bond and trust the players have devolved over the years with each other and Coach, This article is such a great way to pay tribute to the awesome season these boys have had, while hyping them up for their big CIF match! Looking forward to continuing this journey following the teams successes. Great work on this piece!
Stephanie • Nov 8, 2024 at 9:14 am
What a heartwarming story!! The bond built between coaches and players over the years is beautiful and rare. Based on all of the quotes, I can tell that the bond greatly impacted the team’s success as the article indicated. The photos were so fun to look through as well! Excellent article, 10 out of 10!
Brittany • Nov 8, 2024 at 8:01 am
This is so inspiring! Very grateful for amazing mentors who make such a positive impact in people’s lives. There are great coaches who spend countless hours teaching and training for athletics and life lessons. The current Brea football team has so much going for them and they have worked so hard for years to get where they are today. Well written article and loved the pictures too!
Karen Codekas • Nov 7, 2024 at 8:47 pm
We just finished this fantastic and informative article by Siena. We have followed her articles all year. This one was one of her best. The quality was outstanding. We were blown away with deapth of background information. The level of reporting gives us an indepth view of what this team is all about. We are sure this team is going to make it all the way.