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The varsity girls volleyball team (28-8) kicks off their match with their huddle and cheer. They competed in the CIF Open Division Championship on Saturday against Cathedral Catholic High School. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Girls volleyball falls short of CIF Open Division title

Jamie Crowley, Staff Writer November 14, 2024

In the CIF Open Division Championship at Southwestern Community College, the girls varsity volleyball team (28-8) faced Cathedral Catholic on Saturday, ultimately falling in a straight three-set loss,...

Presley Garcia (11) jukes out the El Camino defense. Garcia was named the November female Athlete of the Month. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Athlete of the Month: Presley Garcia

Mari Kradjian, Staff Writer November 8, 2024

With the flag belt tied around her waist, confidence and dedication carry wide receiver Presley Garcia (11) all the way to the end zone. As a wide receiver for the varsity flag football team, reaching...

Will Schreckengaust (12) plays against Carlsbad High School (7-3) on Oct. 18. He was named the November male Athlete of the Month. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Athlete of the Month: Will Schreckengaust

April Kato, News Editor November 8, 2024

Under the Friday night lights, students can find the October male Athlete of the Month Will Schreckengaust (12) dominating the defensive line at Ed Burke Field, the number 50 gleaming on his uniform. On...

During halftime, the varsity football team (4-6) runs out ready to compete. The varsity football team (4-6) lost to the Mavericks after a score of 28-0.

Varsity football team competes against long time rival

Jamie Crowley, Staff Writer November 6, 2024

The energy was palpable on Friday night as the varsity football team (4-6) faced off against longtime rivals La Costa Canyon High School (10-0). With a packed stadium and spirited cheers from both schools,...

The varsity football team (4-6) lines up for a play against La Costa Canyon High School (10-0). The Falcons fell to their long standing rivals, the Mavericks, on Friday night with a final score of 28-0.

Photo Gallery: FNL against La Costa Canyon High School

Makaylah Gerling, Ellie Koff, and Kai Strzelecki November 4, 2024
The varsity football team (4-6) lines up for a play against La Costa Canyon High School (10-0). The Falcons fell to their long standing rivals, the Mavericks, on Friday night with a final score of 28-0.
Varsity girls soccer captain, Natalie Cohen (11), will be affected by the recent NCAA rules modifications. Cohen recently verbally committed to the University of Virginia. Photo courtesy of Natalie Cohen.

NCAA rule changes

Viki Kiss, Staff Writer November 1, 2024

The National Collegiate Athletics Association made recent changes to its Division I Collegiate sports rules and regulations. Starting next school year, constraints will be implemented that will change...

The sound of the starting horn kicks off the 76th Mt. SAC Cross Country invitational. The school's cross country teams competed Saturday in Walnut, Calif. Photo courtesy of Jessica Mendez.

2024 Mt. SAC recap

Makaylah Gerling, Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2024

The 76th annual Mt. SAC Cross Country Invitational took place on Saturday, where the school’s freshman, JV and varsity girls and boys teams competed.  According to assistant varsity coach Colin Cornforth,...

The varsity baseball team is one of the 12 teams part of the new San Diego County record of 12 CIF titles during a school year. They defeated Rancho Bernardo High School 7-1 last season to secure the CIF Open Division title. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

No.1 San Diego County athletic program

April Kato, News Editor October 30, 2024

In an annual ceremony hosted by the San Diego High School Sports Association on Oct. 7, the school was ranked the No. 1 public high school for athletics in San Diego County. Last school year, the school...

Kate Hu (10) prepares to tee off on the course. Hu was recently ranked No. 55 in the nation and No. 13 in her class for the American Junior Amateur event. Photo courtesy of Kate Hu.

1 in 3000: Kate Hu

Jessie Chen, Staff Writer October 28, 2024

After being introduced to the sport by a good friend, Kate Hu (10) found her passion for golf when she was 6 years old. Her junior golf scoreboard is currently ranked No. 55 in the nation and No. 13 in...

Left to right: Teachers Julie Neubauer and Catherine Mintz smile at the camera as they cheer on the Padres at Petco Park. The Padres ended their regular season 93 - 69, defeated by the Los Angeles Dodgers 3 - 2 in the National League Division Series. Photo courtesy of Catherine Mintz.

Padres season wrap up

Mari Kradjian and April Kato October 24, 2024

Since entering the Major League Baseball franchise in 1969, the San Diego Padres have been bringing heat and excitement  to Petco Park and the coastal city. While the team has had periods of extensive...

Blaire Fleming, a 6’1” outside hitter,  identifies as a transgender female and plays volleyball for San José State University. SJSU covered up the truth about Fleming's gender until reports surfaced in April. Photo courtesy of San José State University through Creative Commons.

San José State University transgender volleyball player, Blaire Fleming, raises concern

Viki Kiss, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

How would you feel if you had to compete and share a locker room with the opposite gender in your Division I sport? To protect the safety and ethical integrity of women’s sports, transgender athletes...

According to a study published in Health Psychology Research, around 60% of high school athletes are often pushed to burnout. Athletes like Annika Pallia (12), Adriana Adatiya (10) and Evan Liu (10) played their sport all their life and experienced the start of athlete burnout in their teenage years.

Reality of athlete burnout

Claire Zhou, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

For elite athletes, sports are a 24/7 commitment. Passion for the game — whether keeping up with recruitment or honing drills — follows them the little time they have off field. With increasing pressure...

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