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Ava Hauer (11) defends an opposing athlete in a home match vs. Bishops High School on Sept. 2, 2025. Hauer has been a key player on the varsity field hockey team for three consecutive years. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Athlete of the Month: Ava Hauer

Talia Rosenthal, Staff Writer September 16, 2025

Whether she is tuning into a complex lecture in one of her multiple Advanced Placement or honors courses, or sprinting up and down Ed Burke during her field hockey games with her best friends, Ava Hauer...

After scoring the final point, the girls' volleyball team rushes together on the court and celebrates their victory. The Falcons beat the Dons (3-0) on Sept. 10 in the Olive Garden. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipone.

Girls’ volleyball makes history by defeating Cathedral Catholic Wednesday night

Viktoria Kiss and Autumn Bowman September 11, 2025

After six years of battle on the volleyball court against Cathedral Catholic High School (8-1) in the California Interscholastic Federation Championships since before 2019, the girls' varsity volleyball...

The school's dance team impresses the crowd every performance, so there was no shock as the crowd went wild. Proven in this captured moment by their facial expressions, neither passion or talent is lacking. Photo Courtesy of Taylor Faassen (12).

First game halftime performance

Lily Bruch, Arts and Entertainment Editor August 29, 2025

At the halftime of the first home varsity football game of the season on Aug. 22 vs. La Jolla High School, the school’s cheerleading and dance team put on a show for fans and players.  The cheerleaders...

Alyssa Ahn (‘25) slams a shot into the court, battling against her opponent for a wild card to the U.S. Open. Ahn won the match 6-1, 6-2 against Maya Lyengar. Photo courtesy of Alyssa Ahn.

Q&A: Alyssa Ahn, alumna U.S. Open Tennis Championships Showcase

Kai Strzelecki and Emily Chao August 27, 2025

Alyssa Ahn graduated from the school in 2025 and competed in the U.S. Open Tennis Championships on Aug. 25, 2025. How long have you been playing tennis for? What led you to decide that this was a passion? Ahn:...

Varsity girls tennis head coach Jan Guevara gives feedback to team members as they play a doubles game. Guevara, who played tennis throughout college, began her coaching journey in 2020.

Varsity girls tennis team hires new head coach

Shayna Dolin and Emerson Koning August 21, 2025

Clipboard in hand, Jan Guevara, the new girls varsity tennis head coach, can be found cheering on her players from the sidelines. Although a new addition to the school's team, Guevara has experience...

Nami Walsh (11) juggles a soccer ball in her new Brown University uniform at a media shoot. Walsh verbally committed to play Division I soccer on August 11th, 2025. Photo courtesy of Nami Walsh.

Commit: Behind sports recruitment

Sage Rosskopf, Staff Writer August 19, 2025

Many Falcons spent this past summer relaxing, with carefree beach days and sleeping late into the day. However, for a handful of student athletes, the word “carefree” could not have been further from...

Members of the badminton team play against another team. The team has been expressing the need for permanent court lines to be painted in the school gym. Photo courtesy of TPHS Badminton Instagram.

Badminton voices need for permanent court lines in gym

April Kato and Claire Zhou June 6, 2025

It was just another Tuesday badminton practice. Six courts were outlined with blue Scotch tape on the gym floor, each a bit worn out from players darting between the corners. Rackets extended, wrists flicked...

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...

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...

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