Athletics
Thanks for your interest in Garfield Middle School (GMS) Athletics and Activities. We look to provide a variety of extracurricular activities for our students. Any student-athlete MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL FORM ON FILE WITH THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO PARTICIPATION. Below, you will find a variety of information to assist you in getting involved with GMS Athletics and Activities. For any additional information, you may contact the GMS Athletic Director.
Athletic Seasons
FALL
Flag Football:
Coaches - Andrew Malone
Below you will find TENTATIVE information about the upcoming season:
Season Schedule:
Aug. 22nd-26th - Open Gym/Pre-Season Practice (3:15pm - 5:15pm)
Aug. 29th & 30th - Tryouts (3:15pm - 5:15pm)
Sept 12th - First Game ("B" Team 4:15pm/"A" Team 5:30pm)
Girls Volleyball:
Coaches - Andreas Steinmetz & Tracey Taylor
The Girls Volleyball "A" team finished their 2021-22 regular season with a record of 3-4 and will be returning 2 of those team members for the 2022-23 season. The "B" Team finished with a record of 6-1 and will have a new look in 2022-2023 as nearly 70% have moved away, or progressed to 8th grade, and are now ineligible for "B" Team. Below you will find TENTATIVE information about the upcoming season:
Season Schedule:
Aug. 15th-19th - Open Gym/Pre-Season Practice (3:15pm - 5:15pm)
Aug. 22nd & 23rd - Tryouts (3:15pm - 5:15pm)
| Date | Day | Opponent | Start Time (B Team/A Team) | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/1 | Thur. | A Team vs. B Team Scrimmage | 4:15 pm | |
| 9/7 | Wed. | vs. Wilson MS | 5:00 pm / approx. 5:45 pm | White Out |
| 9/9 | Fri. | @ Kennedy MS | 5:00 pm / approx. 5:45 pm | |
| 9/12 | Mon. | vs. Taylor MS | 5:00 pm / approx. 5:45 pm | Purple Out |
| 9/14 | Wed | vs. Taft MS | 5:00 pm / approx. 5:45 pm | White Out |
| 9/19 | Mon. | @ Harrison MS | 5:00 pm / approx. 5:45 pm | |
| 9/21 | Wed. | @ Roosevelt MS | 5:00 pm / approx. 5:45 pm | |
| 9/26 | Mon. | vs. Hayes MS | 5:00 pm / approx. 5:45 pm | 8th Grade Night |
| 9/28 | Wed. | @ Polk MS | 5:00 pm / approx. 5:45 pm | |
| 10/15 | Sat. | TBA A Team Tournament | TBA |
Golf:
Coaches - John Fraschilla & Melanie Lucero
Below you will find TENTATIVE information about the upcoming season:
Season Schedule:
Aug. 22nd-26th - Open Gym/Pre-Season Practice (3:15pm - 5:15pm)
Aug. 29th & 30th - Tryouts (3:15pm - 5:15pm)
Sept 12th - First Meet (4:30pm)
Tennis:
Coaches - Lee Byers
Below you will find TENTATIVE information about the upcoming season:
Season Schedule:
Aug. 22nd-26th - Open Gym/Pre-Season Practice (3:15pm - 5:15pm)
Aug. 29th & 30th - Tryouts (3:15pm - 5:15pm)
Sept 12th - First Match (4:15pm)
WINTER
Boys Basketball:
Coaches - Ed Tafoya & Tim Gonzales
The Boys Basketball "A" team finished their 2021-22 regular season with a record of 5-2 and will be returning only one player from that team for the 2022-23 season. The "B" Team finished with a record of 6-1 and look to have a good season in 2022-2023. Below you will find TENTATIVE information about the upcoming season:
Season Schedule:
Oct. 11th-14th - Open Gym/Pre-Season Practice (3:15pm - 5:15pm)
Oct. 17th & 18th - Tryouts (3:15pm - 5:15pm)
Oct. 31st - First Game ("B" Team 4:30pm/"A" Team 5:30pm)
Girls Basketball:
Coaches - Andrew Malone & Mark Jaquez
The Girls Basketball "A" team finished their 2021-22 regular season undefeated with a record of 7-0 and all members are moving on to play for their respective High Schools. The "B" Team finished with a record of 3-4 and will have big shoes to fill in 2022-2023. Below you will find TENTATIVE information about the upcoming season:
Season Schedule:
Dec. 12th-16th - Open Gym/Pre-Season Practice (3:15pm - 5:15pm)
Jan. 9th & 10th - Tryouts (3:15pm - 5:15pm)
Jan 23rd - First Game ("B" Team 4:30pm/"A" Team 5:30pm)
SPRING
Soccer:
Coaches: TBD
Below you will find TENTATIVE information about the upcoming season
Season Schedule:
Feb. 6th-10th - Open Gym/Pre-Season Practice (3:15pm - 5:15pm)
Feb. 13th-14th - Tryouts (3:15pm - 5:15pm)
Mar. 13th - First Match (4:30pm)
Track & Field:
Coaches - Andrew Malone & Mark Jaquez
Below you will find TENTATIVE information about the upcoming season
Season Schedule:
Feb. 20th-24th - Open Gym/Pre-Season Practice (3:15pm - 5:15pm)
Feb. 27th-28th - Tryouts (3:15pm - 5:15pm)
Mar. 13th - First Meet (4:15pm)
