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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,”...

Left to right: Anita Qian (10), Grace Xu (10), Isabel Do (10) and Jade MacInnis (9) smile for the camera in their parkas while waiting for the meet to begin. They attended the Del Norte High School dual meet on March 13. Photo courtesy of Layne Lozano.

Day in the Life: Swimming & diving

Claire Zhou, Staff Writer • March 25, 2025

Varsity girls swim team member Katerina Wietfeldt (11) begins her day at 4:40 a.m., when her first alarm, “Style” by Taylor Swift, “jolts” her awake. She has three more alarms, five minutes in...

March male Athlete of the Month Jacob Cava (12) points at the camera as he lifts his opponent in the air. Cava has been apart of the wrestling program at the school since freshman year. Photo courtesy of Jacob Cava.

Athlete of the Month: Jacob Cava

Viki Kiss, Staff Writer • March 24, 2025

Jacob Cava (12) cemented his legacy on the school’s varsity wrestling team with an impressive season. Named the March male Athlete of the Month, Cava’s hard work and dedication to the sport earned...

The varsity girls soccer team (17-5) holds up 'W's' as they are crowned Division II CIF State Champions. They beat Orange Lutheran High School (13-6-1) 1-0 on March 8. Top left to right: Martyn Hansford, Pamela Kalinoski, Makaylah Gerling (12), Isabella Forrester (9), Madison Harrell (11), Sami Huyghe (11), Lauren Golafshan (10), Annika Pallia (12), Kate Bezdek (12), Coral Diaz (12), Lauren Johnson (11), Gianna Cho (11), Kasey Suhar (9), Jaslyn Cumberland (10), Nami Walsh (10), Alexa Avila (11), Resse Rogowski (9), Matthew Rosendo and Jay Romo. Bottom left to right: Kylie Okumara (11), Claire Thompson (12), McKenzie Brown (10), Lila Wagner (11), Edra Bello (12), Ashley O'Regan (12), Sydney Henderek (12), Ava Guimond (9), Brooklyn Schwartzberg (9), Kate Conway (10), Sophia Bastidos (11), Maya Washington (11), Alexandra David (12) and Natalie Cohen (11). Photo courtesy of Makaylah Gerling.

Varsity girls soccer wins first Division II CIF State Championship

Joy Ma, Asst. Editor-in-Chief, Longform • March 19, 2025

The school’s varsity girls soccer team (17-5) secured the Division II CIF State Championship on March 8, against Orange Lutheran High School (13-6-1), marking their first CIF State Championship win in...

Surrounded by laughter and energy, the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo swim and diving team radiates pure joy, celebrating their accomplishments. On March 7, the Mustangs cut the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams, effective immediately. Photo courtesy of Eyasu B.

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo swimming and diving team cut, effective immediately

Viki Kiss, Staff Writer • March 18, 2025

The sound of the final ring lingers through the natatorium. But this time, it wasn't signaling the end of a race — it was signaling the end of an era. For the athletes of the California Polytechnic...

The varsity wrestling team stands together for a photo at the CIF State Wrestling Championship. This was the first time the team had five wrestlers qualify for state, the most in program history. Left to right: Jake Sakofsky (12), Michael Bigrigg, Jacob Cava (12), Mahiro Okazaki (12), Ruby Julien-Newsom (12), Carter Bolt (11), Cory Brennan, Paulo Dominice and Adan Pacheco. Photo courtesy of Jacob Cava.

Varsity wrestling finishes record breaking season at CIF State Wrestling Championship

April Kato, News Editor • March 14, 2025

With a nearly undefeated record (16-1), the varsity wrestling team finished their season at the CIF State Wrestling Championship held from Feb. 27 to March 1. “It was a really cool experience, it...

Ruby Julien-Newsom (12), March female Athlete of the Month, stands triumphant as the referee presents her as the winner. At the CIF State Championship on Feb. 6, Julien-Newsom was ranked the No. 2 wrestler in the state and No. 22 in the country. Photo courtesy of Ruby Julien-Newsom.

Athlete of the Month: Ruby Julien-Newsom

Joy Ma, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Longform • March 10, 2025

Ruby Julien-Newsom (12) solidified her legacy on the school’s varsity wrestling team with a historic season. Awarded March’s female Athlete of the Month, Julien-Newsom’s relentless drive and perseverance...

The varsity girls water polo team (18-12) holds up a big 'W' after making program history. Defeating Grossmont High School (18-9) on Feb. 18, this was the first time in girls and boys program history that a team won a CIF Open Division playoff game. Left to right top row: Brandon Carman, Madeline James (10), Lily Greene (9), Ryland Smith (12), Finn McNamara (11), Madeline Fletcher (10), Brianna Warren (10) and Taylor Arnett. Left to right bottom row: Eva Petroski (9), Jazmyn Modir (10), Audrey Kormylo (12), Campbell Bushh (12), Kaiah Smith (10) and Ella Gataric (10). Photo courtesy of Ella Gataric.

Varsity girls water polo secures first CIF Open Division win in program history

Makaylah Gerling, Editor-in-Chief • March 4, 2025

This season, the varsity girls water polo team (18-12) made history by securing their first CIF Open Division playoff win in girls and boys program history against Grossmont High School (18-9) on Feb....

Falcons Rugby holds the SoCal Championship trophy after a well deserved win. The Falcons defeated Loyola High School Saturday night, resulting in a final score of 41-12. Left to right: Shay Farkash (11), Samuel Violett (12), Bryce Simon (12), Carson Palmberg (12), Will S (12), James Curtis (12), Matty Sandoval, Gabe Gonzalez (11) Will Barrett (12), Jacob Herman (12), Sadha Nagaram (12), Gunnar Paul (12) and Finn Johnson (11). Photo courtesy of James Curtis.

Falcons Rugby wins sixth SoCal Championship in program history

Makaylah Gerling, Editor-in-Chief • March 4, 2025

Saturday night, Falcons Rugby extended their undefeated season with a 41-12 victory over Loyola High School, securing the SoCal Championship title — their sixth in program history.  “This is the...

February Athlete of the Month, Jack Bottini (12), applauds his fans after a game. This was Bottini's second year being crowned as Athlete of the Month. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Athlete of the Month: Jack Bottini

Lily Bruch, Staff Writer • February 28, 2025

Jack Bottini's (12) dedication and leadership on the field earned him a second Athlete of the Month title. As a starting forward and captain of the boys varsity soccer team (8-12-3, Bottini’s hard work...

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