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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,...

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...

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