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The boys varsity basketball team (14-5) huddles up before their game. Through sports, friendships across different grade levels fostered deeper bonds. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Falcon family beyond the court

Jamie Crowley, Staff Writer January 17, 2025

Sports teams do more than develop athletes; they create connections that cross grade levels and bring students together in unique ways.  Whether on the basketball court or in the dance studio, friendships...

The Lady Falcons huddle up for their cheer before their first league game at home. The girls varsity soccer team (4-3) beat Canyon Crest Academy (1-9) last night after a score of 5-0. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Girls varsity soccer clinches first league win

Cass Love, Staff Writer January 16, 2025

The girls varsity soccer team (4-3) defeated Canyon Crest Academy (1-9) at home in their first league game of the season with a final score of 5-0 yesterday, paving the way for the rest of the season....

Zoe Jiamanukoonkit (11) watches her ball fly out of the bunker. Jiamanukoonkit was named the November female Athlete of the Month. Photo courtesy of Zoe Jiamanukoonkit.

Athlete of the Month: Zoe Jiamanukoonkit

Kai Strzelecki, Staff Writer January 15, 2025

Driver in hand, Zoe Jiamanukoonkit (11) swings her way to November’s female Athlete of the Month. As a prominent athlete on the school’s varsity girls golf team, Jiamanukoonkit makes waves. “I...

Lily Oliva (12) has her eye on the ball, moving on her feet. Oliva was named the December female Athlete of the Month. Photo courtesy of Lily Oliva.

Athlete of the Month: Lily Oliva

Makaylah Gerling, Editor-in-Chief January 9, 2025

In the chaos of the Olive Garden, December female Athlete of the Month, point guard Lily Oliva (12), hustles down the court, leading the Falcons to victory. “It felt good,” Oliva said. “I think...

From left to right: Catherine Tonelli (12), Lauren Mills (12), Audrey Davidson (12), Lauren Johnson (12), Charlie O'Connell (12), Brett Ward, Ryland Wickman, Kelly Whelihan (12), Harper Kelley (12), Audra Clark (12), Presley Garcia (12).
Flag football players stand with Coach Ryland Wickman. Wickman received the San Diego Flag Football Coach of the Year award from the Los Angeles Chargers. Photo courtesy of Ryland Wickman.

Ryland Wickman named San Diego Flag Football Coach of the Year

Eric Lee and Liv Weaver January 8, 2025

After 16 years teaching and coaching at the school, Ryland Wickman, a Special Education teacher, as well as football, softball and varsity flag football head coach, was named the San Diego Flag Football...

The boys varsity tennis team huddles up before a match. After the 2024 season, complaints were filed against TPHS administrators and certain CIF officials. Photo courtesy of Robert Freedman.

Boys varsity tennis team files complaints following last season

Makaylah Gerling, Eric Lee, and Sophia Gorba December 19, 2024

Editor’s Note: Rebecca Gallow, Charlenne Falcis-Stevens, Brian Seymour, Ronald Marquez, Kevin Brown, Ron Nocetti, Holly Haggerty, Bryan Marcus, John Kessler and Michael Hoeger were all contacted via...

The Falcons Rugby Club lines up for the next play. During the 2023 season, the team won the All-American state championship. Photo courtesy of James Curtis.

Falcons Rugby Club struggles to gain recognition

Lily Bruch, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

The Falcons Rugby Club started accumulating titles since its establishment at the school in 2010 and was ranked among the top five teams nationally during their 2022-23 season. Whether or not it is an...

Hundreds of CIF and state championship titles line this ceiling of the Olive Garden. Dating back to the schools establishment over 50 years ago, the school has been known to have one of the most successful athletic programs.

Athletic history behind cardinal, gold

Jamie Crowley, Lily Bruch, and Isabel Ji December 11, 2024

Since its establishment over 50 years ago, the school gained a reputation for its athletics, raising questions about when and how this tradition began. Is it the immense amount of goals scored and winning...

The varsity football team (5-7) puts up a fight against Granite Hills High School on Nov. 15. The team lost in the CIF Division I quarterfinals this year. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

2024 fall sports season look back

Eric Lee, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Design December 6, 2024

The 2024 fall sports season was full of intense competition, resulting in two CIF state champions and five league champions. The varsity girls golf team won the CIF Division I state championship while...

Top row (Left to right): Chloe Kappes (9), Nicole Simon (12), Emilia Caballero (12), Ava DeSanti (12), Soraya Siry (12), Danielle Cohen (10), Elle Eisenbeis (11), Coco Wehrli (10) and Angie Sun (10).

Bottom row (Left to right): Giuliana Ponomarev (9), Ruby Resch (10), Bradey Taub (12), Ella Burchell (11), Alden Mubarak (12), Tessa Koff (9), Jordan Stack (9), Rainey Keegan (12), Elizabeth Conover (12), Elise Minyard (12) and Don Chu.

The varsity girls tennis team poses after their 2024 season. The team finished with a record of 8-8.  Photo courtesy Ella Burchell.

Varsity girls tennis season wrap up

Isabel Ji, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

In the 2024 varsity girls tennis season (8-8), the season recently ended with a loss to Francis Parker in the CIF Open Division Quarterfinals eight to 10 on Oct. 30. Team captain Bradey Taub (12), commented...

Left to right: Chris Drake, Tynaa Jacot, Alice Koontz, Zoe Salinas, Kate Hu, Zoe Jiamanukonnkit, Sehee Sim and Joe Rokoszewski pose after winning the CIF Division I State Championship. The last time the team won states was 11 years ago. Photo courtesy of SCGA.

Varsity girls golf clinches state title

Claire Zhou, Staff Writer December 2, 2024

The school’s varsity girls golf team won its sixth CIF Division I state championship by three strokes at San Gabriel Country Club on Nov. 20, after tying for first place with Santa Margarita High School...

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,...

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