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TOP left to right: Wendy DeLeon, Alex Renda (9), Henry Kendall (10), Charlie Flynn (9), Aiden Kang (11), Theo Lardon (10), Ethan Elleraas (12), Tyler Greene (12), Horry Ren (12), Max Wrolstad (11), Daniel Tsai (11), Praat Maneerat (9), Colton Sallaway (9) and Ryland Wickman. BOTTOM left to right: Santiago Bosch (11), Trey Jacot (10), Ryder Hurtado (11), Andrew Xu (11), Jacob De La Vara (10), Derek Tsai (9), Brendan Qiu (9), Sean Fulkerson (9) and Peter Grimskog (11). Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione..

Boys golf secures NCC Championship win

Claire Zhou, Staff Writer May 28, 2025

The school’s Cardinal boys golf team (20-2) secured another New Coastal League win at the two-day North County Conference Championship, competing against Carlsbad High School, Canyon Crest Academy, La...

Emery Gonzales (10) sprints ahead, finishing off her race. Gonzales was named Aprils female Athlete of the Month. Photo courtesy of Emery Gonzales.

Athlete of the Month: Emery Gonzales

Mari Kradjian, Staff Writer May 20, 2025

After achieving multiple school records in her second season on the varsity track and field team, Emery Gonzales (10) was awarded April’s Female Athlete of the Month. She holds the school records for...

Anna Scipione sits on a field with her camera, smiling for a picture. Scipione founded Scippix about 18 years ago, with photos dating back to 2007 still on her website. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Capturing moments: Anna Scipione

Viki Kiss and Lily Bruch May 19, 2025

With a camera in hand and an eye for the extraordinary, Anna Scipione is a constant presence on the sidelines, capturing the pulse of each game and the raw emotion of sport with every frame. Scipione is...

Principal Rob Coppo works at the computer in his office and handles administrative tasks. In addition to his duties as principal, Coppo began hosting a podcast with former teacher Don  Collins in 2023.

Day in the Life: Rob Coppo

Liv Weaver, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Workflow May 13, 2025

A full hour before the morning bell rings and students mosey to their classes, Principal Rob Coppo already made the journey from his home in East County to hunker down at school until he leaves his job...

The varsity boys volleyball team (30-6) takes a picture with family and friends, celebrating their senior night. On April 29, the Falcons took home a win against Poway High School (23-16). Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Varsity boys volleyball secures a Senior Night win

Viki Kiss, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

Taking home the win in five sets on their Senior Night last Tuesday, the boys varsity volleyball team (30-6) defeated Poway High School (23-16). The evening began with a celebration of the team’s...

Ryder Young (12) sprints to second base. On April 25, the varsity boys baseball team (11-14) lost to San Marcos High School (16-5-1), with a final score of 7-2. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Varsity boys baseball fell to San Marcos High School

Mari Kradjian, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

In a home league game against San Marcos High School (16-5-1), the varsity boys baseball team (11-14) fell to the Knights 7-2 on April 25. The Falcons led 2-0 through the first four innings, with San...

The girls varsity lacrosse team (6-11) team smiles for a picture on Senior Night. The Falcons dominated, defeating Poway High School (6-17) 20-5 on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Varsity girls lacrosse wins big on Senior Night

Viki Kiss, Staff Writer May 5, 2025

In an effortless finish on Tuesday night, the girls varsity lacrosse team (6-11) achieved a 20-5 victory against the Poway High School Titans (6-17).  Before the whistle, the Falcons celebrated Senior...

Sydney Sirinian (12) performs her floor routine in the school's gymnasium. Recently on April 25, the school’s girls varsity gymnastics team competed in a dual meet against Westview High School. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Day in the Life: Gymnastics

Viki Kiss, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

As alarms blare, text messages light up the girls varsity gymnastics team’s phones, reminding them what gear to pack for the meet, what’s on the lunch menu and most importantly, blowing up the group...

Freshman boys basketball head coach, varsity and JV assistant coach, Griffin Jimenez (‘13) walks into the huddle on Feb. 21 against Mission Bay High School (21-10). The varsity boys basketball team (24-7) played their last game on March 6 after losing to Mira Costa (31-5) 44-39 in the second round of the Division II CIF State Championship. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

A look back: Winter season recap

Mari Kradjian and Joanne Liu April 21, 2025

The 2024-25 winter sports season brought historic achievements and new records for the school’s varsity teams. The varsity girls soccer team (17-5) won the CIF Division II State Championship, the varsity...

In Ed Burke Stadium, athletes compete in an intense race. The 31st annual Falcon Relays took place last Saturday. Photo courtesy of Ann Bartsch.

School hosts 31st annual Falcon Relays

Sarina Feng, Feature Editor March 28, 2025

On Saturday, the school hosted the 31st annual Falcon Relays, bringing together 20 Division I and Division II schools from across San Diego to compete. The school emerged as the Division I team champion...

Zain Mehio (12) dribbles down the court in an intense game against La Costa Canyon High School (13-16). Mehio was recently named the North County Conference Student-Athlete of the Year. Photo courtesy of Zain Mehio.

North County Conference Student-Athlete of the Year awarded to Zain Mehio

Makaylah Gerling, Editor-in-Chief March 26, 2025

The North County Conference Student-Athlete of the Year was awarded to forward and center Zain Mehio (12) following the conclusion of the varsity boys basketball season (24-7). “I was pretty shocked,”...

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