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Over 100 members of both the schools junior varsity and varsity dance teams performed at the homecoming football game on Oct. 17. It's made quite clear that the theme was “Neon Out,” considering the bright accessories that the team wore. 
Photo courtesy of Taylor Faassen (12).

Day on the Team: Hip-hop dance

Lily Bruch, Arts and Entertainment Editor October 24, 2025

The school's varsity dance team prepared for their homecoming football game halftime show, arguably the biggest performance of the season, on Oct. 17. After a day filled with classes and practice, over...

Erik Greene (11) throws the waterpolo ball mid-match to a fellow teammate. Greene started on varsity his freshman year. Photo courtesy of Erik Greene.

Athlete of the Month: Erik Greene

Lana Weber, Feature Editor October 22, 2025

After dedicating countless hours in the pool to become the water polo player he is today, Erik Greene (11) was named September’s male athlete of the month.  “I started [playing] in eighth grade,...

Girls cross country athletes run around the track during their 3 mile coastal varsity race. The team took second in mens and women varsity races at the  The North County Conference Coastal. Photo courtesy of Torrey Pines Cross Country Team.

Varsity cross country takes on North County Conference Coastal League meet

Sarina Feng, Editor-in-Chief October 21, 2025

The North County Conference Coastal/Palomar League Cluster 2 took place last Saturday, with the school placing second in the men and women three miles coastal varsity races. Varsity, junior varsity and...

Ruby Resch (11) smiles for a picture to commemorate the start of the girls varsity tennis season. Resch joined the varsity team her freshmen year. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Athlete of the Month: Ruby Resch

Joanne Liu, Opinion Editor October 21, 2025

Deep breath in, deep breath out. With a racket in hand, girls varsity tennis captain and September’s female athlete of the month Ruby Resch (11) steps out onto the tennis court, intent on securing another...

The girls are performing their second-quarter sideline cheers. The cheer team did not stop working throughout the game as they were focused on energizing the crowd.

Day on the Team: Cheer

Christopher Bacon, Staff Writer October 17, 2025

It is a home game day; early in the morning, the cheerleaders are perfecting their chants that will be heard all around Ed Burke Field. They begin to rally up the student body for the football game by...

Chris Rosskopf, varsity head coach, looks at players as they play against Westview opponents. The Falcons defeated the Wolverines 4-1 in the game on Oct. 9.

Varsity boys beach volleyball defeats Westview Wolverines 4-1

Gabriela Morillo Dal Piccol, Staff Writer October 16, 2025

The varsity boys beach volleyball team (2-4) defeated Westview (1-4) during their game at Carmel Valley Middle School on Oct. 9. With four of the five seeds winning their matches, the Falcons demonstrated...

The varsity football team makes its way onto the field after winning against Poway High School 40-22. This was the team's fourth win of the season. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Varsity boys football defeats Poway Titans Friday night

Autumn Bowman, Staff Writer October 15, 2025

The varsity boys football team (4-3) defeated the Poway High School Titans (3-4) in a 40-22 sweep last Friday night, bringing the team’s energy and spirited student section back onto the field for another...

Padres warm up to play the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sept. 27. The Padres ended their season with a final record of 90 wins and 72 losses.

San Diego Padres: 2025 season review

Tylor Shin, Staff Writer October 14, 2025

The Padres ended with a final record of 90 wins and 72 losses, making it their sixth-best season in franchise history. The 2025 season began with a historic start, with the team going 13-3 through their...

(Left to right:) Annabelle Liao (9), Maria Gutierrez Prieto (11), Elle Eisenbeis (12), Chloe Kappes  (10), Lulu Li (9), Giuliana Ponomarev (10), Ruby Resch (11), Ella Burchell (12), Jordan Stack (10), Sophie Yang (9), Sophia Yu (9), Tessa Koff (10), Coco Wehrli (11), Angie Sun (11) and varsity head coach Jan Guevara smile arm-in-arm for a team photo. They won 11-7 against Rancho Bernardo High School last Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Varsity girls tennis defeats Rancho Bernardo High School

Jessie Chen, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Workflow October 11, 2025

In a home game against Rancho Bernardo High School, the girls varsity tennis team defeated the Broncos in an 11-7 victory on Tuesday.  Out of the 18 total games, the team had three rounds of three...

Varsity flag football players cheer after a successful play. The players celebrated Senior Night on Oct. 6. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Varsity flag football secures victory against San Dieguito Academy on Senior Night

Sage Rosskopf, Staff Writer October 9, 2025

The varsity flag football team (3-1) took to the Ed Burke Stadium to battle San Dieguito Academy (1-3) on Monday evening. Spirits were high and energy was up, as it was also the team’s Senior Night,...

Seniors pose on Ed Burke Field to commemorate their last home game. (Left to right) Marlo Roberts (12), Bridget Kenney (12), Greta Rucks (12), Stella Philips (12), Morgan Christie (12), Kara Dunlop (12), Amelia Simmonds (12), Sophie Bryson (12), Piper Fortuna (12) play their last home game. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Varsity field hockey battles against the Ravens in overtime shootout on Senior Night

Viktoria Kiss, Sports Editor October 6, 2025

In a defense-driven battle, the varsity field hockey team (13-3) fell to the Canyon Crest Academy Ravens (8-5-1) on Friday night.  Before the whistle, the Falcons celebrated Senior Night, honoring nine...

Sam Boyles (11) runs at a track and field meet vs. Mt. Carmel on March 12. Boyles has been unable to compete in his varsity cross country meets due to various injuries. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Athlete of the Month: Sam Boyles

Riley Gunn, Staff Writer October 2, 2025

Editor's note: Athlete of the month is released by ASB a week after the month ends. Stories on each athlete are delayed for this reason.  Sprinting his way into the school year, varsity cross country...

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